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TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL PORTS CORPORATION
Author／John Wang Photo／Travel Rich
“2016 and the past few years have undoubtedly been fruitful
for the cruise tourism industry. New cruises now larger in sizes
are capable of providing a better overall experience, leading
to a higher demand. Statistical evidences have shown that the
number of cruise tourists, in average, increases steadily at an
annual rate of 8%. In particular, cruise tourism in Asia shows
great promises. Annual cruise demands in not only Taiwan but
Greater China in general continue to refresh their previous all-
time high year after year and show no signs of slowing down.
Specifically in Taiwan’s cruise tourism industry,Taiwan
International Ports Corporation(TIPC) plays a vital role behind
the scene by constantly updating its port facilities and perfecting
its services. With innovation as its core value, TIPC strives to
become one of the best in the global port industry.”
Taiwan International Ports Corporation Strives to Create
the Ideal Cruise Destination.
Alongside Taiwan’s geographic advantages, high quality ports with well-rounded services
can well likely attract international cruise liners to stop by Taiwan. While port upgrades are
underway, TIPC is prepared to take up the challenge of creating Taiwan’s new cruise era.
Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) is in charge of seven the discussion starting next year.
commercial ports in Taiwan: Port of Keelung, Taipei, Suao, Taichung, TIPC plans to set Port of Keelung and Port of Kaohsiung as Taiwan’s dual
Anping, Kaohsiung, and Hualien. Besides its core of providing port services, homeports to further declare their importances. Located in the north and south
TIPC continues to diversify its business model through asset development, end of Taiwan, Port of Keelung can easily connect up north to Shanghai,
reinvestment, and internationalization. Korea, and Japan, while Port of Kaohsiung can link down to Vietnam and the
Philippines.
Building the Ideal Cruise Destination In regard to tourist attractions, TIPC did not overlook this crucial factor. As the
Under Multi-Angled Strategies leading port in volume of commercial cargos, Port of Keelung relatively lacks
tourist advantages. TIPC has counteracted with a phase one completion of the
Solid port facilities, abundance of tourist resources, well-organized coastal project “Smiling Trail,” which will eventually integrate local tourist attractions.
tourist attractions, and easily-obtained visa are the four key factors of an ideal In Port of Taichung, an outlet construction is well under discussion; in Port of
cruise destination. With these in mind, TIPC have made several adjustments. Suao, open auctions of both commercial and tourist developments are underway;
Due to the rising demand of cruise tourism in Asia and the increased average in Port of Hualien, proposals of further developing Port 1 through 4 have been
size of cruises, TIPC has been proactively upgrading port facilities to meet the made.
trend. Until now, four ports in Taiwan (Port of Keelung, Taichung, Kaohsiung, With various efforts being made simultaneously, TIPC attempts to improve the
and Hualien) are capable of accommodating large cruises up to 140,000-160,000 overall standard of ports in Taiwan, providing more options for international
tons. In specific, with recent renovations, Port of Keelung will be able to cruise lines to choose from. Up until this point, TIPC has come a long way
accommodate 220,000 tons mega-sized cruise in the near future. TIPC has also making significant progress, bringing Taiwan one step closer to its vision made
been in touch with a renowned international cruise liner, planning to develop during Asia Cruise Forum in 2016, “The Wonderful Cruiseland Taiwan.”
Penghu’s Jinlongtou Cruise Terminal into a port with 225,000 tons capacity with
51vol.406 旅 奇 週 刊
Author／John Wang Photo／Travel Rich
“2016 and the past few years have undoubtedly been fruitful
for the cruise tourism industry. New cruises now larger in sizes
are capable of providing a better overall experience, leading
to a higher demand. Statistical evidences have shown that the
number of cruise tourists, in average, increases steadily at an
annual rate of 8%. In particular, cruise tourism in Asia shows
great promises. Annual cruise demands in not only Taiwan but
Greater China in general continue to refresh their previous all-
time high year after year and show no signs of slowing down.
Specifically in Taiwan’s cruise tourism industry,Taiwan
International Ports Corporation(TIPC) plays a vital role behind
the scene by constantly updating its port facilities and perfecting
its services. With innovation as its core value, TIPC strives to
become one of the best in the global port industry.”
Taiwan International Ports Corporation Strives to Create
the Ideal Cruise Destination.
Alongside Taiwan’s geographic advantages, high quality ports with well-rounded services
can well likely attract international cruise liners to stop by Taiwan. While port upgrades are
underway, TIPC is prepared to take up the challenge of creating Taiwan’s new cruise era.
Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) is in charge of seven the discussion starting next year.
commercial ports in Taiwan: Port of Keelung, Taipei, Suao, Taichung, TIPC plans to set Port of Keelung and Port of Kaohsiung as Taiwan’s dual
Anping, Kaohsiung, and Hualien. Besides its core of providing port services, homeports to further declare their importances. Located in the north and south
TIPC continues to diversify its business model through asset development, end of Taiwan, Port of Keelung can easily connect up north to Shanghai,
reinvestment, and internationalization. Korea, and Japan, while Port of Kaohsiung can link down to Vietnam and the
Philippines.
Building the Ideal Cruise Destination In regard to tourist attractions, TIPC did not overlook this crucial factor. As the
Under Multi-Angled Strategies leading port in volume of commercial cargos, Port of Keelung relatively lacks
tourist advantages. TIPC has counteracted with a phase one completion of the
Solid port facilities, abundance of tourist resources, well-organized coastal project “Smiling Trail,” which will eventually integrate local tourist attractions.
tourist attractions, and easily-obtained visa are the four key factors of an ideal In Port of Taichung, an outlet construction is well under discussion; in Port of
cruise destination. With these in mind, TIPC have made several adjustments. Suao, open auctions of both commercial and tourist developments are underway;
Due to the rising demand of cruise tourism in Asia and the increased average in Port of Hualien, proposals of further developing Port 1 through 4 have been
size of cruises, TIPC has been proactively upgrading port facilities to meet the made.
trend. Until now, four ports in Taiwan (Port of Keelung, Taichung, Kaohsiung, With various efforts being made simultaneously, TIPC attempts to improve the
and Hualien) are capable of accommodating large cruises up to 140,000-160,000 overall standard of ports in Taiwan, providing more options for international
tons. In specific, with recent renovations, Port of Keelung will be able to cruise lines to choose from. Up until this point, TIPC has come a long way
accommodate 220,000 tons mega-sized cruise in the near future. TIPC has also making significant progress, bringing Taiwan one step closer to its vision made
been in touch with a renowned international cruise liner, planning to develop during Asia Cruise Forum in 2016, “The Wonderful Cruiseland Taiwan.”
Penghu’s Jinlongtou Cruise Terminal into a port with 225,000 tons capacity with
51vol.406 旅 奇 週 刊
