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A Coastal Comeback: Reimagining the Port of Los Angeles

Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, aims to partner with the Port of Los Angeles to lead the revitalization of the cruise terminals, responding to the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department’s Request for Proposals to develop the inner and outer harbor terminals and manage their operations. With a focus on sustainability, community engagement, and creating a distinctive sense of place, Global Ports Holding envisions transforming the port into a world-class destination that benefits both travelers and the local community.

What we do

Global Ports Holding is the world’s largest cruise port operator and a world-class developer of some of the most exciting waterfronts in the world.

Community Partnerships

Creating Value

Sustainable Solutions

Safety & Enviroment

Operational Excellence

Award-winning Model​
Shared Prosperity

Excellence, sustainability, and community at the heart of our partnership.

We embody a commitment to operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and community collaboration. Our award-winning business model ensures smooth and efficient operations, while our dedication to sustainability drives innovative solutions to protect the environment. By fostering meaningful partnerships with local stakeholders, we create lasting value and shared prosperity for the community, ensuring every voyage contributes to a brighter future.

We’ve worked with GPH for many years…and at many ports that we call on already in the Americas and in Europe.  By working with the leading cruise port operator in the world, it helps to create synergy between us the ports where we do business worldwide. Having a partner like GPH helps to strategically position us for growth as we plan our future deployment. We’re excited about supporting a company that has proven that they can get the job done time and time again.

Juan Kuryla

Juan Kuryla

SVP of Port Development & Construction Management, Norwegian Cruise Line

Our vessels regularly call at ports around the world operated by GPH. We find GPH to be a reliable, professional partner that strives to provide an excellent experience to our vessels and our guests. We also note the commitment that GPH has exhibited to the local communities and their careful stewardship of the environment. We also note that their open port philosophy provides access to all cruise brands, maximizing the use of available berths. Having one entity with such a large network of destinations makes our deployment planning easier, knowing that we will experience consistent, high levels of customer service around the world. Virgin Voyages looks forward to experiencing the same, high-quality operation at The Port of Los Angeles.

Juan C. Trescastro

Juan C. Trescastro

VP of Global Destinations, Virgin Voyages

GPH’s proven track record, innovative approach, commitment to sustainability, and strong community integration make them an ideal partner for any port authority. The Port Authority of Puerto Rico is proud of our successful partnership and looks forward to continuing this collaboration for many years to come.

Joel Piza

Joel Piza

Executive Director, Puerto Rico Ports Authority

We tasked GPH with transforming Nassau Cruise Port into a world-class facility—one that embodies the authenticity we want for downtown Nassau, drives economic growth for the country, delivers benefits to all stakeholders, and enhances the surrounding environment.  GPH has demonstrated the ability to navigate this challenge, blending innovation and creativity to achieve desired outcomes. Our guests consistently provide positive feedback, and the retail, restaurant, and vendor operators have expressed satisfaction with the environment GPH has created. Most importantly, the people of The Bahamas take great pride in the transformed Nassau Cruise Port.

We are extremely pleased with the growth of cruise tourism in The Bahamas. In 2023, the Nassau Cruise Port welcomed 4.3 million visitors, with steady growth expected in the years ahead. This success is not only due to the physical scale and presence of the new facilities but also the efficient management of traffic flows, cruise calls, retail, restaurants, and the overall visitor experience. GPH has successfully integrated all these elements to support the port’s ongoing growth and the country’s economic objectives.

The Ministry of Tourism continues to work closely with GPH management, and we are committed to maintaining and strengthening our productive, forward-thinking relationship with their team.

Hon. I. Chester Cooper

Hon. I. Chester Cooper

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation

Viking is a globally recognized brand, consistently honored with awards for delivering  unparalleled cruise experiences. As a leader in the luxury and expedition cruise industry, we meticulously design our itineraries to meet the high expectations of our discerning guests, striving to provide them with a seamless and exceptional journey.

To maintain this high standard, it is crucial that our passengers’ exceptional experiences continue seamlessly from ship to shore. Global Ports Holding manages many of our  destinations worldwide, and we have been consistently impressed by their  professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to guest satisfaction. Their extensive network of premium ports simplifies our deployment planning and ensures that our guests enjoy a cohesive and memorable experience at every destination.

For these reasons, we are pleased to recommend Global Ports Holding as the new operator and developer of the Port of Los Angeles cruise terminals.

Jeffrey Dash

Jeffrey Dash

Director, Viking Ocean Cruises Ltd
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We welcome your thoughts about the changes that the Port of Los Angeles needs and what we can do to work with the San Pedro community to create an exciting, world-class waterfront destination that truly represents the community.

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Global Ports Holding Ltd.3rd Floor, 35 Albemarle Street
London, UK, Q1S 4JD

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