Fifth cruise terminal for Port of Southampton

摘要

A fifth cruise terminal at Southampton will open in 2013. The new terminal is expected to cost GBP30 million (US$46.31 million), but according to estimates by Associated British Ports (ABP), which operates the port, it could boost the economy by GBP150 million (US$231.57 million) a year. With work commencing in 2011, the new structure is designed to handle the biggest ships afloat. The new terminal will face tough competition. Portsmouth, close to Southampton, is attracting niche cruise lines like Swan Hellenic to its own new terminal, while Liverpool is campaigning hard for more cruise ship turnarounds.