| CMP
is the leading Northern European cruise ship port and is the ideal
home port for cruises in the Baltic Sea and along the western
coastline of Norway
Every year
CMP is servicing more than 320 calls of cruise ships. Over 150
calls are turnarounds. This makes CMP the biggest and most important
cruise destination in Northern Europe.
Despite the
financial crisis, Copenhagen is experiencing an increase in the
number of cruise visitors and a growing number of calls by cruise
ships. In 2009, CMP can again look forward to a record season,
with 330 calls and approximately 620,000 cruise passengers. In
2008, the number of cruise passengers (including turnarounds)
in Copenhagen rose by 10% compared to 2007, a total of 560,000
passengers spread over 301 calls. In 2004, the number of passengers
was 362,000. Cruise-ship tonnage has also increased steadily,
from 10 million tons in 2004 to 15.5 million in 2008.
CMP receives
cruise ships in Copenhagen and Malmö and has a market position
based on:
- Short distance
to Copenhagen Airport
- Interesting
sights and attractions
- Copenhagen
and Malmö are well organized and safe cities
- Established
home port in the Baltic Sea Region
The twin ports
are located opposite each other about 26 km apart and connected
via a toll bridge - the Øresund Bridge. Copenhagen Airport
(Kastrup) is located near the Bridge on the Danish side. The distance
to the cruise terminals is 12 km to Copenhagen and 30 km to Malmö.
In order to
have sufficient capacity for future growth, CMP has started construction
work on a new 1,100-metre cruise-ship quay, which is scheduled
to come into use for the 2012 season.
The new cruise-ship
quay is going to be built in Copenhagen and will be taken into
use in spring 2012. The new quay will mainly be used for turnaround
ships that change passengers and crew in Copenhagen. The quay
will be right next to Øresund and 1,100 meters. The southernmost
part will be built on the existing coastline, while the remainder
will require landfill. Total investment: approximately SEK 500
million. CMP currently has two quays for cruise ships in Malmö.
Moving the Ro-ro traffic bound for Germany out of the city centre
at the start of 2011 will provide cruise ships with access to
additional ferry berths.
Europe's
best destination
The positive conditions for companies and customers have led to
Copenhagen being named "Europe's Leading Cruise Destination"
at the World Travel Awards five times since 2004. In 2005, Copenhagen
was also named "World's Leading Cruise Destination".
The most
popular destinations for cruises that start from Copenhagen are
the Baltic Sea and the Norwegian coast. The Baltic States are
the fastest-growing destination for cruises in Northern Europe
– and their appeal is not based on palm trees and sandy
beaches, but history and culture. Copenhagen and St Petersburg
are the "jewels in the Baltic crown".
As many cruise
visitors have discovered, Copenhagen is an attractive and inspiring
city, one that charms tourists with its blend of modern and classical
architecture. The number of cruises that start in or call at Copenhagen
is on the rise, which means that one in four visitors to the city
arrives as part of a cruise holiday. Advantages for tourists include
the short distance from the ships to the city centre, the quality
of the city's attractions, and the plentiful shopping opportunities.
In short, Copenhagen is a world-class city.
More and
more companies choose Copenhagen as a base for transferring passengers
between cruises and taking on supplies, operations that require
a high level of customer service and smooth, well organized logistics
at every stage. CMP has developed a close working partnership
with the airport, airlines, hotels and other tourist operators
for the benefit of its cruise guests.
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