Every cruise ship is different and planning a passenger and stores operation for a new vessel involves a careful assessment to ensure that a turnaround operation is completed in the most efficient way. Planning and assessment starts weeks in advance of a ship’s first...

It all sounds so simple when ro-ro cargo is loaded on a ship in Southampton and heads off around the world but the process of preparing the shipment, planning the loading and putting everything in the right place often starts at least three weeks before the ship...