Global Ports Holding Limited (GPH) has announced that the Port Authority of Ferrol-San Cibrao has granted Global Ports Ferrol S.L. a 30-year concession for the construction and operation of the cruise terminal at the Port of Ferrol.

The concession follows GPH’s award of a 30-year concession for Ferrol Cruise Port in November 2025, marking a milestone in the group’s continued expansion across Spain and the Atlantic region.

Mehmet Kutman, chairman and CEO of Global Ports Holding, said: “Ferrol represents another important milestone in our continued growth across Spain and the Atlantic region.”

Francesc Grau, GPH regional director West Med, said: “Ferrol holds strong potential as an emerging cruise destination in Northern Spain, with a unique combination of maritime heritage, cultural appeal, and access to the wider Galicia region.”

“This concession marks an important step in our commitment to developing modern, efficient and sustainable cruise infrastructure that will support the port’s long-term growth.”

GPH said in a statement that the concession covers a total area of 960 square meters on the Outer Breakwater Wharf and will be developed in two phases.

The first phase will include construction of a 480-square-meter terminal building, with a second phase planned once the wharf is fully operational to accommodate larger cruise vessels.

A mobile facility will also be available to support calls berthed further from the main terminal, enabling the port to handle multiple cruise calls simultaneously.

Following the concession award, Global Ports Holding will submit the construction project for the first phase within three months, with works expected to begin within six months, subject to the necessary approvals from the Port Authority.

The new terminal will provide services for cruise lines, shipping agents, passengers and port service providers, including passenger guidance, baggage control, gangway operations and related services.

According to GPH, the development will be carried out in line with energy-efficiency and environmental sustainability criteria.

The Ferrol Cruise Port is located on Spain’s northwest coast along key Atlantic cruise routes.

GPH stated that by leveraging its global operating expertise and cruise line relationships, annual passenger volumes are projected to increase from approximately 23,000 in 2026 to around 80,000 by 2034.