Port Akdeniz – The Port of Antalya, run by Global Ports Holding; Global Investment Holdings’ unique commercial and cruise port operator owning 3 major ports of Turkey, has broken a record by succeeding to double its cargo traffic and to increase its cruise passenger traffic 10 times within the last 5 years. Port Akdeniz, who has handled 40% more containers in January 2013 compared to the previous year, continues to grow rapidly.

Global Ports Holding, aiming to realize its targets concerning the future of Antalya, said: “While until the year 2012 only 3 major shipping lines’ containers were handled by Port Akdeniz, today the number of shipping lines served has raised to 7. ARKAS Kabotaj, ARKAS Line, CMA CGM, CSAV Norasia, MAERSK, MSC and ZIM are among the shipping lines calling at Port Akdeniz. We are expecting this number to keep growing in 2013, as we are continuing our negotiations with new shipping lines.”
“Differently from almost all the other ports in Turkey, as Port Akdeniz – The Port of Antalya, we are providing port services in the proper sense. While today’s ports are handling monotype cargo on finger pier, Port Akdeniz offers all type of port services including cruise, bulk and general cargo, liquid and container cargo and also storage services.”

Port Akdeniz – The Port of Antalya, thanks to its success and increasing service quality at its cruise terminal, is the only Turkish port achieving a great success by getting to the finals in the World Segment for the “Port of Year” category at Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards, which is one of the most prestigious annual awards of cruise sector.

Equally, in March 2011, Port Akdeniz received “The Most Improved Terminal Facilities” award, by Dream World Cruise Destinations Magazine among hundreds of other ports in 15 different categories. To be aligned with the future needs of the sector, Port Akdeniz will continue its investments, but also continue creating employment and developing the city of Antalya.

About Global Ports Holding:
Global Ports Holding (Global Ports) was founded in the aim of utilizing the opportunities in both commercial and cruise ports in Turkey and the Mediterranean Region.
Global Ports is currently the only port group and operator in Turkey operating three leading cruise and commercial ports. Since 2003, Global Ports group has developed a portfolio offering hinterland access with strong market demand basis and comprised of strategically located ports of Turkey. Global Ports is the biggest port operator of Turkey based on the number of incoming vessels in 2008 by enjoying a share of 57 percent in the cruise port sector.

The ports under Global Ports:
Port Akdeniz
Port Akdeniz – The Port of Antalya focuses on commercial operations and also conducts cruise operations.

Port Akdeniz – The Port of Antalya is situated at the Kemer junction at the westernmost end of Antalya province and is linked to its hinterland by high-quality highways that connect to such major centers of tourism, industry, and commerce as Alanya, Mersin, Konya, Akşehir, Afyon, Burdur, and Denizli. The port plays a complementary role along with the high-capacity domestic and international Antalya airport nearby in making the region an important transportation hub.The Global Ports Group has a 100% interest in Port Akdeniz – The Port of Antalya.
Ege Ports

Kuşadası Port (“Ege Ports – The Port of Kuşadası”) is a cruise and ferry port on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Ege Ports – The Port of Kuşadası is located near Ephesus, an important and well preserved ancient Greek and, later, Roman city that is a major tourist attraction. Ege Ports – The Port of Kuşadası is also near the House of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a shrine reputed to be the final home of the Virgin Mary. According to the UMA, in 2009 Kuşadası was the most heavily-visited cruise port in Turkey in terms of vessels called-in and, according to G.P. Wild International Limited, it was the sixteenth most heavily-visited cruise port of call in the Mediterranean with a total of more than 568,000 cruise passengers. The Global Ports Group has a 72.5% interest in Ege Ports – The Port of Kuşadası.

Bodrum Cruise Port
Bodrum Cruise Port is a cruise, ferry and mega-yacht port located on Turkey’s Aegean coast near the town of Bodrum. The port commenced operations in the second quarter of 2008. First established as a fishing village in ancient Caria, Bodrum has one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Europe, and is one of Turkey’s most popular seaside resorts. Since commencing operations in 2008, Bodrum Cruise Port has quickly become a popular stop-over for super and mega-yachts, providing fresh water, power, duty-free fuel and provisions to the yachts. Bodrum Port also offers service to foreign military ships. The Global Ports Group has a 60% interest in Bodrum Cruise Port.

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