Royal Caribbean partners with Shanghai port operator

Royal Caribbean and the operator of Shanghai's cruise port have agreed to jointly promote cruising in China.
Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) and Royal Caribbean signed a memorandum of understanding in Shanghai on Monday.
SIPG is developing an international cruise terminal in Shanghai. As part of the new commercial partnership, Royal Caribbean will act as a consultant in the areas of operations, port infrastructure and staff training.
Royal Caribbean expects that the partnership will help it increase penetration in the Chinese cruise market. It anticipates that the port will operate as a one-stop boarding and clearance service for Royal Caribbean customers.
"Together, Royal Caribbean and SIPG are working to ensure that Shanghai firmly establishes itself as a world-class port of call," Royal Caribbean said in a statement.