| New MSC Miami terminal

MSC Cruises and Fincantieri have partnered for the construction of a new terminal at PortMiami (render pictured).

The new facility will be capable of hosting as many as three of MSC’s latest-generation and most environmentally friendly ships at the same time, handling up to 36,000 passenger movements per day.

The project is due to be completed by Dec 2023, and reflects an investment of approximately 350 million.

It will be made up of a multi-level central body and three berths, and will include state-of-the-art facilities for passenger services, multi-level parking for at least 2,400 vehicles, and a new road connection.

“Thanks to the Italian flair that Fincantieri will undoubtedly contribute to this project just like they do to many of our ships, this new state-of-the-art terminal will become a Miami landmark of style as well as comfort for passengers passing through what’s considered the cruise capital of the world,” said MSC Cruises Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago.

“Moreover, it will serve as a platform to support and sustain the expansion of our cruise division across the region and in the Caribbean for years to come.

“It will also allow us to deploy there some of our most modern and environmentally high-performing vessels, representing together with our other investments in the US our commitment to the local market, our trade partners and guests.”