MSC Cruises inaugurates new cruise terminal in Miami

MSC has inaugurated its new US terminal in Miami. Measuring 632 meters long and covering approximately 46,000 m², the terminal can accommodate three large ships simultaneously and handle up to 36,000 passengers per day.

Built for MSC Cruises, the world’s third-largest cruise company, and for Explora Journeys, the luxury brand of MSC’s cruise division, the facility was built by Fincantieri Infrastructure, a Fincantieri subsidiary.

Piers equipped with shore-to-ship power connections allow ships to switch off their engines and eliminate emissions while in port.

The terminal features a new baggage handling system developed by Leonardo, designed to optimize logistics operations and improve the efficiency in baggage movement and sorting.

For the first time in the cruise sector, the system incorporates cross-belt technology, widely used in airports. The system can handle luggage from three cruise ships docked simultaneously, enhancing boarding operations.

Designed by Arquitectonica, the new terminal required over two million work hours, approximately 5,300 tons of steel, and more than 1.1 million meters of electrical cables.

The main building includes four levels and facilities for passenger services, along with numerous office spaces.