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The future of the shipping industry remains bleak as the coronavirus pandemic has forced ships to cancel voyages, but the CEO of Carnival Corporation said this week that he is moving forward.
CEO Arnold Donald said during a webinar to travel workers that he expects brands owned by Carnival to re-employ their ships by the end of the year, Travel Pulse reports.
“I think by the end of this year most of our fleet, even if I am optimistic, will be in action,” Donald said according to the report. “I think there’s a high probability that everyone will come back early next year if things continue as they are.”
| Ticker | Safety | Last | Alter | Alter% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCL | CARNIVAL CORP. | 24.59 | +1.70 | + 7.43% |
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Donald pointed to the increasing availability of COVID-19 tests, vaccines and treatments for his optimistic outlook.
“The combination of everything that promises very well and puts us in a good position,” he said. “You do see the light here. The conversation is changing. The knowledge about COVID has changed. The ability to manage COVID has changed. All of this has moved in a positive direction. ‘
Two carnival brands – the German AIDA and the Italian Costa – have already planned to start sailing again next month with extra health and safety protocols.
Costa Cruises plans to resume its flagship Costa Smeralda in March. (AP Photo / Andrew Medichini)
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In the US, cruise lines, including Carnival brands such as Carnival, Princess and Holland America, are working to meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requirements to transport passengers again. Donald said the company is working with the agency and other health experts to ensure it can function safely, pointing to the success of European cruises as proof that this can be done, according to the report.
“I think the determining factor for the future of travel, including a cruise, will be if society feels that the risks associated with COVID-19 at a low level are enough to feel comfortable with social gatherings,” he said. , for Travel Pulse.
Carnival brands such as Carnival, Princess and Holland America are working to meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requirements to transport passengers again. (Princess Cruises)
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According to the report, Donald will be a gradual “imported shipping” if more cruise lines operate normally again. Ships will not sail at full capacity to take off, and not all destinations will be ready for ships full of visitors.
“It’s not going to be a light switch,” he said.