SCH Secures Cruise Contract with Portsmouth International Port!

21/02/2025

SCH Secures Cruise Contract with Portsmouth International Port!

SCH is delighted to announce the renewal of its Cruise Services contract with Portsmouth International Port, securing operations for up to the next 10 years. This continued partnership highlights SCH’s commitment to delivering professional stevedoring services and supporting Portsmouth’s growing cruise ambitions. With 94 cruise ship calls scheduled for 2025—including 34 transit calls—Portsmouth is on track for a record-breaking year. The port will welcome an exciting mix of maiden calls and returning favourites, reinforcing its position as a key port in the UK cruise industry. As a leading stevedoring provider across major UK ports, SCH is proud to extend its collaboration with Portsmouth International Port. This contract renewal reflects the strong partnership and trust between SCH and the port, and we look forward to playing a role in its continued success. Portsmouth International Port, commented: "The port faces its busiest cruise season to date, with a record number of calls coming to Portsmouth. We are looking forward to continuing working with SCH as our cruise service partner to deliver the best experience for our customers and their guests." SCH remains dedicated to driving efficiency in cruise operations and looks forward to supporting Portsmouth International Port as it reaches new heights.

05/09/2018

SCH SUPPORTS CHRISTENING AND OFFICIAL MAIDEN VOYAGE OF AZAMARA PURSUIT

SCH pulled out all the stops to ensure that the visit to Southampton of Azamara Club Cruises’ new ship for her official christening ceremony was a success. Having handled the Azamara Pursuit on two previous visits to Southampton earlier this summer, SCH was on hand to ensure a smooth disembark for hundreds of passengers as they left the ship after a voyage to Iceland via ports in the UK and Ireland. Then came the preparations for a spectacular christening ceremony in Southampton before the ship, which can accommodate over 700, made a short Channel cruise for specially invited guests. Once Azamara Pursuit returned to port, SCH swung into action to get the ship ready for her final UK-based voyage of the season with baggage and stores needing to be loaded before she sailed from Southampton for a cruise to the Iberian Peninsula. With a hectic three days of moves within the port and a short cruise before the wide range of preparations needed for her departure for Western Europe, it was a case of three days of intense activity for the SCH teams. Cruise Operations Manager Paulo Oliveira explained: “It was a demanding series of operations but a great opportunity for Azamara to highlight the qualities of their new ship and we were delighted to support Azamara Pursuit for this special call in Southampton .” http://www.schltd.com