About Us

Balearic & Shore handling is a full-service ground operations group offering its services to all types of vessels in the maritime sector. The first of the group’s companies, Balearic Handling, was formed in 2010 carrying out it’s first operations in 2011 with TUI Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line & MSC Cruises. In 2012 Balearic Handling’s sister company, Shore Handling was formed to support the Cruise Lines in the Canary Islands.

After building up a strong rapport with some of the cruise industries biggest names, Balearic and Shore Handling ventured into new waters winning the right to manage the second cruise terminal in Vigo, Atlantic Vigo Cruise Terminal. During its first year in operation, the terminal with Balearic & Shore Handling’s expertise in turnaround operations, successfully managed two turnaround operations for the former ‘Pullmantur Cruise Lines’ a rare sight in what is not known as a turnaround port. Despite what were challenging times for all involved in the cruise industry during the pandemic of 2020/21 Balearic & Shore Handling remained resilient and returned with full operations in 2022 in what was a successful year for the group.

Quality & Environmental Control: Balearic & Shore Handling take great pride in the time and constant effort invested in its quality & environmental control systems, adhering at all times to the guidelines established and understanding the importance that following these has on reducing our emissions and carbon footprint as well as maintaining the high standards expected to us from our many clients. As a group we are dedicated to sharing these standards to all of our clients, suppliers and employees to make sure that these are followed rigorously in our day-to-day activities.

Our mission and Values: To go out of our way to represent our clients and facilitate all ground operations to the best of our ability from the moment the vessel arrives to the moment of its departure. Throughout all operations / services we provide as a group we look to keep these as precise and to the point as possible without cutting any corners, understanding at all times the tight time restrictions and attention to detail of our clients.