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01 Aug 2025 - SEATRADE CRUISE
SEATRADE CRUISE
The new cruise terminals at Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, inaugurated in 2025, reflect GPH’s commitment to sustainable and passenger-centric design. Both terminals feature modern, modular facilities constructed using recycled and ecological materials, setting a lower environmental footprint from day one.
Accessibility was a priority, with layouts and infrastructure designed to be fully barrier-free and passenger-friendly. These terminals also emphasise scalability, allowing operations to adjust efficiently to seasonal cruise traffic without excess resource use.
Their success has laid the groundwork for future developments like Las Palmas Cruise Port, opening later in 2025, which builds on this model with features such as solar panels covering 45–50% of its energy needs, a dual-level terminal, three boarding bridges, and the ability to handle four cruise ships simultaneously – both transit and homeport.
Together, these projects represent a new generation of cruise terminals that balance sustainability, efficiency, and experience, forming the blueprint for GPH’s future infrastructure strategy.
The fully automated gangways at Las Palmas will significantly improve both efficiency and passenger comfort. They enable faster, safer docking with minimal manual handling, reducing turnaround times. For passengers, the experience is smoother, more accessible, and weather protected. These systems are part of Milan Port Equipment, our strategic alliance with Talleres Milan, focused on four pillars: security, passenger experience, eco-efficiency, and health & safety. Together, we’re delivering next-generation port equipment that reflects GPH’s commitment to innovation.
Solar power is a strategic choice for our ports because it delivers substantial energy cost savings, reduces carbon emissions, and enhances energy security by generating clean power on-site. By transforming underutilized rooftop and land areas into productive solar hubs, we optimize asset use while supporting compliance with environmental regulations and strengthening our ESG profile.
The first phase of our solar energy investment at Ege Port Kusadasi was an important milestone in our sustainability roadmap which also provided valuable insights for our wider portfolio.
One of the biggest takeaways has been the importance of green financing. From the outset, we explored sustainability-linked funding options to support the investment, aligning our environmental goals with long-term financial planning.
Another lesson is the need for strong cross-functional collaboration. Delivering a project like this touches multiple parts of the business – from finance and operations to technical and legal teams. Early coordination helped us integrate the system smoothly into a busy cruise terminal without disrupting daily operations.
We also learned the value of flexibility. Cruise terminals are complex environments, and accounting for evolving regulations, supplier logistics, and seasonal traffic patterns is critical to maintaining momentum.
Finally, data has proven to be a key enabler. By closely tracking system performance, we’ve been able to monitor environmental impact and operational savings, strengthening the business case for expanding renewable energy projects across our network.
These learnings are directly informing our future developments – not just in terms of solar implementation, but in how we approach sustainability at scale.
At Global Ports Holding, sustainability is a core part of how we design, develop, and operate our cruise ports. While solar power is a key pillar of our renewable energy strategy, we’re implementing a much broader range of sustainable practices across our global network.
Our new terminals, such as those in Tarragona and Alicante, also feature rooftop solar panel installations that generate clean energy on-site, helping reduce reliance on non-renewable power. We also have ongoing projects at other ports including Antigua, Málaga, Lisbon and Las Palmas. We’re also incorporating smart energy management systems, LED lighting, and motion sensors to optimize energy efficiency.
We have implemented water-saving fixtures and greywater recycling systems in terminal facilities. We also provide waste segregation and recycling stations tailored for cruise ship offloads, and collaborate with local authorities and NGOs to support biodiversity protection and marine conservation efforts around our port areas.
Shore power is a key component of our long-term sustainability vision. We’re taking a strategic approach across the network – conducting feasibility studies, integrating shore power readiness into new terminal designs, and staying closely aligned with cruise line demand and ship readiness.
At Valletta Cruise Port, a €49.9 million shore power system is in operation, delivered by the Government of Malta, a collaboration between the Maltese Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects, Infrastructure Malta, and Transport Malta. This system powers cruise ships at the five main quays of Valletta’s Grand Harbour, allowing vessels to shut down onboard generators, significantly reducing emissions and improving air quality. We will continue exploring opportunities to expand this capability where feasible, in line with our broader decarbonisation goals.
We’ve implemented an AI-powered camera system across several terminals that allows us to track passenger movements in real time – helping us manage crowd flow, adjust staffing, and ensure smooth operations. These systems are critical for optimising key touchpoints like security checks, baggage areas, and boarding zones.
With to GDPR regulations, we do not use facial recognition technology. However, the AI system allows us to maintain a high level of operational awareness without collecting personal data. Our focus remains on creating seamless, efficient, and safe passenger journeys through smart infrastructure and real-time responsiveness.
Looking ahead, we’re particularly excited about technologies that drive automation, sustainability, and realtime operational intelligence. AI-driven systems for crowd management, predictive analytics for berth and resource planning to simulate terminal operations will transform how ports operate.
On the environmental side, we see strong potential in advanced energy management systems, smart building technologies and shore power integration to reduce emissions and improve efficiency. Ultimately, it’s about building resilient, adaptive, and passenger-focused terminals that can meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry.
01 Aug 2025
SEATRADE CRUISE
The new cruise terminals at Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, inaugurated in 2025, reflect GPH’s commitment to sustainable and passenger-centric design. Both terminals feature modern, modular facilities constructed using recycled and ecological materials, setting a lower environmental footprint from day one.
Accessibility was a priority, with layouts and infrastructure designed to be fully barrier-free and passenger-friendly. These terminals also emphasise scalability, allowing operations to adjust efficiently to seasonal cruise traffic without excess resource use.
Their success has laid the groundwork for future developments like Las Palmas Cruise Port, opening later in 2025, which builds on this model with features such as solar panels covering 45–50% of its energy needs, a dual-level terminal, three boarding bridges, and the ability to handle four cruise ships simultaneously – both transit and homeport.
Together, these projects represent a new generation of cruise terminals that balance sustainability, efficiency, and experience, forming the blueprint for GPH’s future infrastructure strategy.
The fully automated gangways at Las Palmas will significantly improve both efficiency and passenger comfort. They enable faster, safer docking with minimal manual handling, reducing turnaround times. For passengers, the experience is smoother, more accessible, and weather protected. These systems are part of Milan Port Equipment, our strategic alliance with Talleres Milan, focused on four pillars: security, passenger experience, eco-efficiency, and health & safety. Together, we’re delivering next-generation port equipment that reflects GPH’s commitment to innovation.
Solar power is a strategic choice for our ports because it delivers substantial energy cost savings, reduces carbon emissions, and enhances energy security by generating clean power on-site. By transforming underutilized rooftop and land areas into productive solar hubs, we optimize asset use while supporting compliance with environmental regulations and strengthening our ESG profile.
The first phase of our solar energy investment at Ege Port Kusadasi was an important milestone in our sustainability roadmap which also provided valuable insights for our wider portfolio.
One of the biggest takeaways has been the importance of green financing. From the outset, we explored sustainability-linked funding options to support the investment, aligning our environmental goals with long-term financial planning.
Another lesson is the need for strong cross-functional collaboration. Delivering a project like this touches multiple parts of the business – from finance and operations to technical and legal teams. Early coordination helped us integrate the system smoothly into a busy cruise terminal without disrupting daily operations.
We also learned the value of flexibility. Cruise terminals are complex environments, and accounting for evolving regulations, supplier logistics, and seasonal traffic patterns is critical to maintaining momentum.
Finally, data has proven to be a key enabler. By closely tracking system performance, we’ve been able to monitor environmental impact and operational savings, strengthening the business case for expanding renewable energy projects across our network.
These learnings are directly informing our future developments – not just in terms of solar implementation, but in how we approach sustainability at scale.
At Global Ports Holding, sustainability is a core part of how we design, develop, and operate our cruise ports. While solar power is a key pillar of our renewable energy strategy, we’re implementing a much broader range of sustainable practices across our global network.
Our new terminals, such as those in Tarragona and Alicante, also feature rooftop solar panel installations that generate clean energy on-site, helping reduce reliance on non-renewable power. We also have ongoing projects at other ports including Antigua, Málaga, Lisbon and Las Palmas. We’re also incorporating smart energy management systems, LED lighting, and motion sensors to optimize energy efficiency.
We have implemented water-saving fixtures and greywater recycling systems in terminal facilities. We also provide waste segregation and recycling stations tailored for cruise ship offloads, and collaborate with local authorities and NGOs to support biodiversity protection and marine conservation efforts around our port areas.
Shore power is a key component of our long-term sustainability vision. We’re taking a strategic approach across the network – conducting feasibility studies, integrating shore power readiness into new terminal designs, and staying closely aligned with cruise line demand and ship readiness.
At Valletta Cruise Port, a €49.9 million shore power system is in operation, delivered by the Government of Malta, a collaboration between the Maltese Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects, Infrastructure Malta, and Transport Malta. This system powers cruise ships at the five main quays of Valletta’s Grand Harbour, allowing vessels to shut down onboard generators, significantly reducing emissions and improving air quality. We will continue exploring opportunities to expand this capability where feasible, in line with our broader decarbonisation goals.
We’ve implemented an AI-powered camera system across several terminals that allows us to track passenger movements in real time – helping us manage crowd flow, adjust staffing, and ensure smooth operations. These systems are critical for optimising key touchpoints like security checks, baggage areas, and boarding zones.
With to GDPR regulations, we do not use facial recognition technology. However, the AI system allows us to maintain a high level of operational awareness without collecting personal data. Our focus remains on creating seamless, efficient, and safe passenger journeys through smart infrastructure and real-time responsiveness.
Looking ahead, we’re particularly excited about technologies that drive automation, sustainability, and realtime operational intelligence. AI-driven systems for crowd management, predictive analytics for berth and resource planning to simulate terminal operations will transform how ports operate.
On the environmental side, we see strong potential in advanced energy management systems, smart building technologies and shore power integration to reduce emissions and improve efficiency. Ultimately, it’s about building resilient, adaptive, and passenger-focused terminals that can meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry.
