Seattle based SSA Marine has launched a new cruise division and appointed Stefano Borzone as president, aiming to meet the growing needs of cruise lines and their customers.
With a background in port operations and development, Borzone brings experience from senior roles at Carnival Corporation and president of Metro Cruise Services. He will oversee all SSA Marine cruise operations and work closely with partners and port authorities.
The new division will focus on expanding partnerships with major cruise lines, developing innovative solutions for cruise, port, and destination partners, and prioritizing safety, labor relations, and sustainability initiatives.
Uffe Ostergaard, CEO of Carrix, the parent company of SSA Marine, said: “Establishing a standalone cruise division is a unique opportunity to build on the strong foundation that our talented team of terminal operators from SSA Marine and Ceres have established with our cruise line customers and port authorities. Adding Stefano’s deep industry experience and leadership to the team will be instrumental as we accelerate the growth of this significant line of business in the years ahead.”
Stefano Borzone said: “Joining SSA Marine at this pivotal time is incredibly motivating. SSA Marine is well known for their diverse operational network, their decades-long partnerships, and their collaborative approach to the development, investment, and operation of cruise terminal locations. I am looking forward to working alongside our partners to deliver exceptional port operations, and to leading critical sustainability programs in support of the broader goals set by the cruise industry.”
