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Global Ports Holding is the world's largest cruise port operator with an established presence in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Asia-Pacific regions, including extensive commercial port operations in Montenegro.

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Global Ports Holding (GPH) was established in 2004 as an international port operator and is the world’s largest independent cruise port operator. The group holds a unique position in the cruise port landscape, positioning itself as the world’s leading cruise port brand, with an integrated network of cruise ports serving cruise liners, ferries, yachts and mega-yachts. 

GPH operates 32 cruise ports in 19 countries and continues to grow steadily. GPH provides services for over 20 million passengers. 

The group also has a commercial port operation which specialises in container and general cargo handling.

A network of award-winning ports and terminals allows GPH to transfer best practices to its subsidiaries. With a strong focus on operational excellence, enhanced security practices and customer-oriented services, GPH aims to contribute to the development of the cruise industry.


Global Ports Holding (GPH) was established in 2004 as an international port operator and is the world’s largest independent cruise port operator. The group holds a unique position in the cruise port landscape, positioning itself as the world’s leading cruise port brand, with an integrated network of cruise ports serving cruise liners, ferries, yachts and mega-yachts. 

GPH operates 32 cruise ports in 19 countries and continues to grow steadily. GPH provides services for over 20 million passengers. 

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GPH Key Figures

The World's Largest Cruise Port Operator

32
ports
19
countries
5400
calls
20 million
passengers
%15
market share Worldwide
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Milestones
GPH's history is full of bold steps, successful initiatives and firsts of the industry.
2024

Global Ports Holding goes private.

2024

Signed a concession agreement for Liverpool Cruise Port.

2024

Awarded concession for Casablanca Cruise Port.

2023

Signed a concession agreement for Saint Lucia Cruise Port.

2023

Signed a concession agreement for Alicante Cruise Port.

2022

Signed a concession agreement for Prince Rupert Cruise Port.

2022

Signed a concession agreement for Las Palmas, Fuerteventura & Lanzarote Cruise Ports.

2022

Signed a concession agreement for Tarragona Cruise Port

2022

Signed a concession agreement for Crotone Cruise Port

2021

Signed a lease agreement for Kalundborg Cruise Port

2021

Signed a concession agreement for Taranto Cruise Port

2020

Signed a concession agreement for La Goulette Cruise Port

2019

Signed a management service agreement for Ha Long International Cruise Port, Vietnam

2019

Signed a port operation and lease agreement for Nassau Cruise Port

2019

Signed a concession agreement for Antigua Cruise Port

2019

Awarded Nassau Cruise Port tender

2018

Acquired concession rights for Zadar Cruise Port

2017

Global Ports Holding Plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange

2016

Acquired a minority stake in Venice Cruise Port through a consortium

2016

Acquired 70.9% indirect stakes in Cagliari Cruise Port

2016

Acquired 62.2% indirect stakes in Catania Cruise Port

2016

Acquired 53.7% indirect stakes in Ravenna Cruise Port

2015

Acquired a 55.6% stake in Valletta Cruise Port

2015

EBRD acquired 10.84% stake in GPH

2014

Acquired remaining stake in Creuers (GPH stake 62%)

2014

Signed a concession agreement for Lisbon Cruise Terminals (GPH’s effective stake: 46%)

2013

Acquired a minority stake in Creuers (Barcelona, Malaga and Singapore Cruise Ports)

2013

Acquired 62% stake in Port of Adria-Bar

2010

Acquired the remaining 59.8% stake in Port Akdeniz-Antalya

2008

Acquired 60% stake in Bodrum Cruise Port

2006

Acquired 40% stake in Port Akdeniz-Antalya

2004

Establishment of GPH

2003

Commenced operations in Kuşadası Cruise Port