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Pilots' strike in Oslo turns many ships to Gothenburg
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- Category: Ports & Destinations
- Published on Friday, 01 June 2012 14:52
- Written by Teijo Niemelä
A pilots' strike in Oslofjorden has caused major disruptions for cruise traffic in Oslofjorden. Several of the cruise ships that were due to visit destinations in Oslofjorden have chosen Gothenburg instead.
"This is an indication that Gothenburg is a good alternative as a cruise destination and it gives us a chance to present the port and the city to cruise companies that haven't been here before," said Sara Eriksson, who is responsible for cruise operations at Göteborg & Co.
Four new cruise ships have already called at the Port of Gothenburg and a further eight are expected over the next two weeks. Around 22,000 cruise tourists will have the opportunity to experience Gothenburg.
"Several vessels have announced their arrival and we are doing everything we can to take care of the cruise ships in the region. It is of course positive that we have the capacity to receive several new calls at such short notice," said Jill Söderwall, head of cruise operations at the Port of Gothenburg.
The Port of Gothenburg has two cruise terminals, one in the centrally located Free Port and one at Arendal, beside the Volvo Museum, for the very largest cruise vessels that are too tall to sail under the Älvsborg Bridge. At Arendal, the guests are welcomed at a completely new cruise terminal.
Jill Södervall continues: "The passengers' first experience when they disembark is an extremely important part of their overall impression of their visit to Gothenburg. The new terminal gives everyone who works at the quayside an excellent basis for providing a warm welcome."
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