GLOBAL PORTS HOLDING AGAIN IN THE INTERNATIONAL CRUISE ARENA WITH FCCA
“GLOBAL PORTS HOLDING (“GPH”) RECEIVED AN HONOURABLE INVITATION FROM FCCA TO START A NEW COOPERATION”

Global Ports Holding is a unique port group and operator in Turkey, currently managing three leading cruise and commercial ports in its portfolio; respectively Ege Ports – The Port of Kusadasi, Bodrum Cruise Port and Port Akdeniz – The Port of Antalya.

For many years the company has pursued active international marketing campaigns and is proud to be the only Turkish port operator member of leading and prominent international associations, such as Medcruise, Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) and European Cruise Council (ECC). Moreover, the marketing director of Global Ports Holding, Ms. Figen Ayan is the board member of Medcruise Association.

The target of the management has always been to play an even more active role in the global arena of the cruise industry and represent, on international waters, Turkey with the best standards.

In addition to three key cruise associations, GPH becomes an associate member of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) who sees the port operator as a pioneer in the cruise industry in Turkey.

The Marketing Director of Global Ports Holding, Ms. Figen Ayan shared her pride to see her company considered as a member to this esteem association. Ayan believes that this will be the beginning of a fruitful cooperation.

“The most well-established entity in Turkey”

The Chairman of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association stated that they considered GPH to be the most well-established entity as it pertains to the cruise industry. The chairman added: “Global Ports Holding is of great interest to the FCCA because of the business opportunities we could develop together. We are expanding into new regions to attract more cruise tourism to their ports. Therefore, being a pioneer in Turkey would be of great benefit when joining the FCCA. Together we can develop new strategies and create a solid networking base with our cruise executives and partners in the major geographical parts of the industry to lead your business into top revenue markets in the Caribbean, Central and Latin America.

An Esteemed Association in the Cruise Industry:
FCCA is formed by the most important cruise lines of the Floridian, Caribbean and Latin American waters. FCCA aims to choose the companies, which can have a pioneering role for the growth of the sector with its vision and contribution to the international cruise arena. It aims to build cooperative relationships and develop productive bilateral partnerships between the member cruise lines and the Platinum members.

In this respect, Global Ports Holding is proud to be part of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) since August 2012.

FCCA provides a forum for discussion on tourism development, ports, tour operations, safety, security and other cruise industry issues.

The association is composed of 14 Member Cruise Lines operating more than 100 vessels in Floridian, Caribbean and Latin American waters.

About the FCCA ( Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association)

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) is a not-for-profit trade organization composed of 14 Member Cruise Lines operating more than 100 vessels in Floridian, Caribbean and Latin American waters. Created in 1972, the FCCA’s mandate is to provide a forum for discussion on tourism development, ports, tour operations, safety, security and other cruise industry issues. By fostering an understanding of the cruise industry and its operating practices, the FCCA seeks to build cooperative relationships with its partner destinations and to develop productive bilateral partnerships with every sector. The FCCA works with governments, ports and all private/public sector representatives to maximize cruise passenger, cruise line and cruise line employee spending, as well as enhancing the destination experience and the amount of cruise passengers returning as stay-over visitors.

About Global Ports Holding:

Global Ports Holding (Global Port) was established to utilize the commercial opportunities in Turkey and Mediterranean area and opportunities in cruise ports.
Global Ports Holding is a unique port group and operator in Turkey, currently managing three leading cruise and commercial ports in its portfolio. Since 2003, the Global Ports Group has developed a portfolio of strategically located ports in Turkey, each providing exceptional hinterland access with strong market demand fundamentals. Global Port is the largest port operator having %50 of cruise port sector of Turkey on the basis of number of cruise passengers received in 2011.

Ports under the roof of Global Ports Holding:

Ege Ports
The Port of Kuşadası (“Ege Ports-Kuşadası”) is a cruise and ferry port located on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Ege Ports – Kuşadası has a location having close proximity to important historical sites such as the ancient city of Ephesus, which was the city of ancient Greek and then of Rome, and the House of the Blessed Virgin Mary where Virgin Mary is believed to live and which is a holly place for Christians. In 2011 Ege Ports – Kuşadası with a total of more than 657,000 cruise passengers was the busiest cruise port in Turkey on the navigation basis and the 15th most visited port of call in the Mediterranean according to G.P. Wild International. Share Percentage of Global Ports in Ege Ports-Kuşadası is 72,5 %.

Port Akdeniz

Antalya Commercial and Cruise Port (“Port Akdeniz-Antalya”) is a port providing both commercial and cruise services.

Commercial Port Operations: Port Akdeniz – Antalya is located on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast that is a mineral-rich region where commercial products such as marble, chromium, cement and so on are produced. Port Akdeniz – Antalya has 10 berths that can accommodate container, dry bulk cargo and general cargo vessels. The Port’s dry bulk and general cargo handling capacity is 5.0 million tonnes per year and its container handling capacity is 400,000 TEU per year. According to data of Undersecretariat of Maritime Affairs of Turkey (UMA), approximately 4.3 percent of Turkey’s maritime exports in 2009 was shipped through Port Akdeniz – Antalya.

Cruise Port Operations: Port Akdeniz – Antalya provides service as cruise port with three berths for cruise vessels, a marina with 250 berths and a 150-yacht dry-dock capacity. Global Ports Management aims at making Port Akdeniz – Antalya one of the most important cruise port of Mediterranean with its proximity to Antalya Airport that is an important international airport, and to valuable archeological structures. Share percentage of Global Ports in Port Akdeniz – Antalya is 100%.

Bodrum Cruise Port

Bodrum Cruise Port, which is located in Bodrum on Aegean coast of Turkey, is a cruise, ferry and mega yacht port that began operations in the second quarter of 2008. Bodrum, which originated as an ancient Carian fishing village, is home to one of the best-preserved medieval Crusader castles and is the most popular sea holiday region. Since commencing operations in 2008, Bodrum Cruise Port has quickly become a popular stopover for super and mega yachts, providing fresh water, power, duty-free fuel and provisions to yachting patrons. Bodrum also provides service to foreign military ships. Share percentage of Global Ports in Bodrum Cruise Port is 60%.

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