The Port System Authority of the Strait closes its participation in the Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, the main international fair dedicated to the cruise sector. Present within the “Cruise Italy” stand organized by Assoporti, the body has recorded a strong interest from the companies in the sector, confirming the growing appeal of the destinations served by the ports of the Strait in the Mediterranean context.
The port of Messina is consolidated as well as the sixth Italian cruise scaling, with 257 landings and 785,000 passengers scheduled for 2025, marking a 27% increase compared to the previous year. The cruise season, already started, includes arrivals in all the months of the year, from the first ship of January 4th to the last scheduled on December 30th.
Already projecting himself towards the future, For the next year, the port authority announces a further growth of 13% of the number of airports in Messina, which will rise to 290. But also the other ports of the system, Reggio and Milazzo, show encouraging signals, with the number of landings more than tripled. This trend reflects the interest of the companies to diversify their routes, responding to the needs of an increasingly eager cruise audience of new experiences.
The feedback collected during international meetings in Miami will be decisive to guide the future strategies of the authority, also involving local authorities and managers of tourist-cultural heritage. The goal is to ensure that investments concretely respond to demands of the global market.
Among the priorities of the ADSP of the Strait there is the strengthening of the competitiveness of the port system through a strategic approach Focused on efficiency, safety and innovation, even digital, with the imminent activation of the modules of the Port Community System dedicated to cruise traffic. The authority reiterates its commitment to contribute to the economic and tourist development of the area, enhancing the natural, cultural and historical heritage that makes the Strait region in the heart of the Mediterranean unique.