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BA translates demand and financial planning into effective solutions for the movement of cargo.
As part of our strategic master planning practice, BA has led multiple efforts to translate cargo type forecasts into facilities that meet the needs of the Port, Operator, Stakeholders and Community. Understanding not only current operational practices, but future trends in technology, supply chain, cargo handling capabilities, capacity & intermodal movements of container and other cargo types is critical to future financial and physical port planning – both on and off dock.
Luis Ajamil, PE
PRINCIPAL
Mark Ittel
DIRECTOR OF PORTS & MARITIME
Scott Bakos
DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE BROWARD COUNTY
Daniel Ramos, PE, WEDG
DIRECTOR OF MARINE ENGINEERING
Jim Rowe, AIA
SENIOR ARCHITECT / PROJECT MANAGER
Leah McKenny
SR. MARITIME ANALYST, PROJECT MANAGER
BA Perspectives
Q3 2025 Earnings Review and Outlook
With Q3 earnings now in, the cruise industry’s momentum remains strong, reflected in solid bookings and continued growth in both capacity and revenue.
IMO’s New Net-Zero Framework
Repurposing an existing marine terminal can be a cost-effective and efficient way to provide cruise facilities in new markets and accommodate growing demand. Our previous BA Perspectives have highlighted the anticipated continued growth of global cruise passengers, which is driving the need for both new destinations and the expansion of existing terminals to handle the latest and largest cruise vessels.
How Cruise is Faring in an Uncertain Macroeconomic Climate: Q1 2025 Earnings Review and Outlook
Repurposing an existing marine terminal can be a cost-effective and efficient way to provide cruise facilities in new markets and accommodate growing demand. Our previous BA Perspectives have highlighted the anticipated continued growth of global cruise passengers, which is driving the need for both new destinations and the expansion of existing terminals to handle the latest and largest cruise vessels.
Q3 2024 Earnings Report Highlights
Repurposing an existing marine terminal can be a cost-effective and efficient way to provide cruise facilities in new markets and accommodate growing demand. Our previous BA Perspectives have highlighted the anticipated continued growth of global cruise passengers, which is driving the need for both new destinations and the expansion of existing terminals to handle the latest and largest cruise vessels.
Seaports and Airports: Comparing the Efficiency & Growth of International Travel Hubs
Repurposing an existing marine terminal can be a cost-effective and efficient way to provide cruise facilities in new markets and accommodate growing demand. Our previous BA Perspectives have highlighted the anticipated continued growth of global cruise passengers, which is driving the need for both new destinations and the expansion of existing terminals to handle the latest and largest cruise vessels.
Repurposing & Expanding Existing Marine Terminals
Repurposing an existing marine terminal can be a cost-effective and efficient way to provide cruise facilities in new markets and accommodate growing demand. Our previous BA Perspectives have highlighted the anticipated continued growth of global cruise passengers, which is driving the need for both new destinations and the expansion of existing terminals to handle the latest and largest cruise vessels.
Q2 2024 Earnings Report Summary
BA’s latest perspective takes a detailed look at the region and provides our outlook on what Alaska cruising looks like today and what the latest developments may mean for the future of the region in the years to come.
BA Perspectives Spotlight: Alaska Cruise Region
BA’s latest perspective takes a detailed look at the region and provides our outlook on what Alaska cruising looks like today and what the latest developments may mean for the future of the region in the years to come.
Viking Cruises is joining the list of Publicly Traded Cruise Corporations… What does it mean for their future?
Viking Cruises, founded by Torstein Hagen in 1997, is a premier cruise line renowned for its luxury river and ocean cruises. Initially focusing on river cruises in Europe, Viking expanded into…
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Galveston’s fourth cruise terminal on track for autumn opening
Port of Galveston’s fourth cruise terminal is on track to open as scheduled this fall, according to CEO/Port Director Rodger Rees. The $156m Terminal 16 facility is to be ready for MSC Cruises’ inaugurating service from Texas with MSC Seascape in November. The terminal will also handle Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships.
How MSC Cruises Turned an Industrial Wasteland Into an Island Paradise | WSJ Booked
Miami-based Bermello Ajamil & Partners is behind the design development, including cruise terminal and parking garage design, as well as planning marine structure and civil improvements such as surface parking, access roads and utilities.
Port of Galveston unveiled renderings of its new fourth cruise terminal, coming to Pier 16.
Miami-based Bermello Ajamil & Partners is behind the design development, including cruise terminal and parking garage design, as well as planning marine structure and civil improvements such as surface parking, access roads and utilities.
An Icon in Galveston? ‘Big things are coming, baby!’
In a recent ‘Common Ground’ session with travel partners, Michael Bayley, the president of Royal Caribbean, hinted at significant future plans for the company’s presence in Galveston.
Port of Galveston to add a fourth Cruise Terminal
Growth continues at the country’s fourth-busiest cruise port as Galveston Wharves decides to move forward with a new cruise terminal, confirming their support for expanding the port’s cruise business and aligned with the port’s 20-Year Strategic Master plan.
Galveston Cruise Terminal 10 has won Landmark Award from HBJ
Galveston Cruise Terminal 10 has won the Houston Business Journal Landmark #Award in the Special Projects category! Congrats to all the project teams involved!
PIANC America 2023 Conference
BA’s Director of Ports and Marine Engineering Daniel Ramos is looking forward to the PIANC America conference and BA supporting this important event as a Silver Sponsor…
Nassau Cruise Port opens May 2023
Nassau Cruise Port set to open in May 2023. BA’s scope includes master planning, urban design, architectural design, landscape architecture, civil engineering, and marine engineering services…
Inside the dynamic design of Royal Caribbean’s new Galveston cruise terminal
Royal Caribbean’s new $125m Galveston terminal, opening today, is not only designed as a world-first zero-energy cruise terminal, it’s a beauty of flow and efficiency…
BA works to translate demand and financial planning into effective solutions for the movement of cargo.
As part of our strategic master planning practice, BA has led multiple efforts to translate cargo type forecasts into facilities that meet the needs of the Port, Operator, Stakeholders and Community. Understanding not only current operational practices, but future trends in technology, supply chain, cargo handling capabilities, capacity & intermodal movements of container and other cargo types is critical to future financial and physical port planning – both on and off dock.
Luis Ajamil, PE
PRINCIPAL
Mark Ittel
DIRECTOR OF PORTS & MARITIME
Daniel Ramos, PE, WEDG
DIRECTOR OF MARINE ENGINEERING
Leah McKenny
SR. MARITIME ANALYST, PROJECT MANAGER
Jim Rowe, AIA
SENIOR ARCHITECT / PROJECT MANAGER
Scott Bakos
DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE BROWARD COUNTY
