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Cruise Ship Industry Update. What is the Cruise Industry COVID-19 impact? What logistics services are in place to support the cruise industry to get back to the open seas?
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- Jul 30, 2021
- By Crane Worldwide Logistics
Cruise Ship Industry Update. What is the Cruise Industry COVID-19 impact? What logistics services are in place to support the cruise industry to get back to the open seas?
2020 proved to be a challenging year for the cruise industry around the world with many setbacks that prevented the cruise ships from sailing the high seas. Much media attention surrounded the issue of COVID-19 cases testing positive onboard vessels at sea and the industry shut down with many cruise ships at ports awaiting their next voyage due to concerns for the health and safety of passengers.
With broader COVID-19 testing capabilities, including rapid tests now widely available on the market, as well as positive reports that the COVID vaccines are making an impact across the world to diminish the severity of the pandemic, is it now time for the cruise line industry to set sail?
Are cruise ship supply chains ready for a kickstart to commence safe operations? Consumer demand for vacations is expected to increase, recovering from a 2020 that in some places had a stay at home order. Will the cruise industry be ready for passengers later this year? Keeping crew and passengers safe is a priority at this time yet the economic impact on the cruise industry is undeniable.
Cruise Vaccination Passports
As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues, many cruise lines have announced vaccination requirements for future passengers in line with many operators in the travel industry. Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean have been the latest to announce that a COVID-19 vaccine will be necessary for future guests. They join Crystal cruises, Virgin voyages, American Steamboat and Victory Cruise lines, according toConde Nast Traveler. The new normal for cruising begins with safety of passengers as a priority and international cruise lines around the world are working with health authorities to plan ahead for disease control and prevention.
Framework for Conditional Sailing Order
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control issued aFramework for Conditional Sailing Orderin November, providing requirements for resuming Cruise ship operations in U.S. ports and it is expected that the majority of the cruise lines won't start their cruise schedules until late spring further to the suspension of cruise operations. Operational readiness will be key to success to build consumer confidence in taking cruise vacations. As the world begins to open up from the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the time to start cruise operational planning and forecasting, if it isn’t underway already.
Is your Cruise Ship Supply Chain ready?
It’s an exciting time after a difficult year for the cruise industry, for passengers and crew, particularly in Miami, which is undisputedly the Cruise capital of the world. Many cruise companies in the United States based in Miami are awaiting the green light to set sail in the long term. Global connections via Miami International Airport (MIA), connected directly to Miami port via tunnel access, enables the city to be a key hub for cruise transportation to the Caribbean Islands, Mexico and beyond. In fact, Miami is now ranked as the third in the US for international passengers.
Supply chain planning for a successful relaunch in cruise operations later this year will be key to success and Crane Worldwide Logistics is ready to support the cruise line operations and cruise ship logistics for a safe and timely come back and a successful future in the ‘new normal’ environment.
In Miami, Crane Worldwide Logistics has invested in a state-of-the-art warehouse that now supports its global freight forwarding connectivity.Learn more...
Thenew Miami bonded warehouseis strategically located with access to US 27, Florida’s Turnpike, SR 826 and I-75 via NW 138th Street, in Northwest Miami-Dade County. Stretching at over120,000 sq.ft.With its secured yard and high security, operations such pick, pack, kitting and fulfilment are all available as well as vendor management offering end to end visibility with our state of the art Purchase order management system Pinpoint.
As a reknowned cruise destination, Miami offers cruise passengers a top notch hospitality industry with an array of activities such as theme parks, sporting activities, entertainment and beaches. With the Miami warehouse in position anda global network of officesto support international freight needs, we can support both local and international cruise lines and cruise ship supply companies get back to market safely and with full operational effectiveness.
If you want to learn more about the logistics partnership opportunities we can provide to support your cruise operations in Miami and around the world, get in touch and speak to ourCruise logisticsexperts at Crane Worldwide.
Interested in learning more about the current state of Cruise Logistics?Read the latest article featuring Maxine Krajniak, Vice President Cruise, Marine and Hospitality in the Loadstarhere
July 6th, 2020
Cruise, Marine and Hospitality Logistics - The COVID-19 Pandemic
Maxine Krajniakrecently joined Crane Worldwide Logistics to lead theindustry verticalfocusing on our logistics experience in the global cruise, marine and hospitality industries.
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