35 Investing in sustainable growth Ports and tour providers from around the world highlight what key actions they are taking to decarbonise operations, improve infrastructure and enhance the onshore experience for visiting cruise guests Flåm Port, Norway Flåm, which is one of Norway’s most-visited cruise destinations, has set clear priorities for the next two years. The port aims to enhance facilities that improve passenger flow and strengthen collaboration with cruise operators. Another of the port’s key goals is to become more environmentally sustainable, so it is preparing to introduce shore power infrastructure in 2027 and enable large cruise ships to connect to clean energy and reduce emissions while docked. By combining infrastructure upgrades with improved environmental measures, Flåm Port seeks to secure its reputation as a leader in sustainable fjord tourism while supporting the local economy. Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium The Port of Antwerp-Bruges operates a cruise terminal in Zeebrugge, which has 725 metres of quay space and can accommodate two cruise ships simultaneously. Zeebrugge currently welcomes 180 ships and 500,000 passengers per year, mainly during transit calls. However, it can also offer turnarounds for ships with up to 1,000 passengers. The port aims to begin operating the first of two shore power installations in early 2027 and open a new terminal with three passenger boarding bridges in 2030. Located 20 minutes away is Bruges, a Unesco World Heritage Site, that is the most popular destination for cruise passengers berthing in Zeebrugge. Other excursions take guests to Ghent, Brussels, Ypres and nearby seaside resorts. Photo: Norwaysbest.com/Photographer: Sverre Hjørnevik
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