Piraeus Port Authority S.A.
Piraeus Port Authority SA (PPA) is a Greece-based company which manages and operates Piraeus port. The main activities of PPA are ships’ anchoring services, handling cargo, loading and unloading services as well as goods storage and car transportation. Under a 2016 Greek privatisation deal, COSCO Shipping Ports Ltd bought a 51% stake in PPA for €280 million ($328 million). It then committed to mandatory investments worth about €294 million over five years to purchase an additional 16% stake for €88 million.
COSCO Shipping Ports’ overseas terminals see 12.5% rise in July 2019 traffic
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) August 28, 2019 – In July 2019, the overseas terminals of China’s COSCO Shipping Ports Limited saw container throughout...
Bank of China to open branch in Greece
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) August 25, 2019 – At a meeting with the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, President of the Bank of China...
COSCO plans further Piraeus port container capacity expansion
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) August 14, 2019 – Local sources have reported that COSCO Shipping Ports Ltd is planning a fourth port terminal in Piraeus...
Greece presents maritime priorities, including ports strategy
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) August 9, 2019 – The Ministry of Maritime and Island Policy has announced the five “pillars” of its priorities...
ECG Maritime & Ports WG meeting in Piraeus port
News – ECG Maritime & Ports WG meeting in the Port of Piraeus – July 10, 2019 On June 27-28, the latest ECG Maritime & Ports Working Group...
New Greek government plans to unblock Chinese Piraeus port investment
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) July 22, 2019 – Following the election of a new Greek government, the Maritime Ministry has said it is a top priority to...
New Minister of Shipping and Island Policy comments on Piraeus Port Authority Master Plan
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) July 12, 2019 – Following the change in government, Yiannis Plakiotakis, the new Minister of Shipping and Island Policy,...
The decision of the ESAF on Piraeus port-COSCO Master Plan
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) July 3, 2019 – The Port Planning and Development Committee (ESAF) has met to discuss the Master Plan of Piraeus Port...
Piraeus Port Authority AGM approves 2018 financials
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) July 2, 2019 – The Annual General Assembly of Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA) shareholders took place on 28 June 2019...
Piraeus Port Authority’s car terminal receives award
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) June 28, 2019 – Piraeus Port Authority SA (PPA) has reported that the European Safe Cargo Working Promotion Committee...
Piraeus Port Authority presents its Corporate Responsibility Report 2018
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) June 25, 2019 – Piraeus Port Authority SA (PPA) has presented its Corporate Responsibility Report 2018 which details all...
Piraeus Port Authority issues tender for wireless network solution
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) June 24, 2019 – Piraeus Port Authority SA (PPA) is seeking proposals from companies to provide and implement campus...
COSCO Shipping Ports’ overseas terminals see 13.5% rise in May 2019 traffic
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) June 16, 2019 – In May 2019, the overseas terminals of China’s COSCO Shipping Ports Limited saw container throughout increase...
Piraeus Port Authority signs new agreement with the Dockworkers’ Union
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) June 13, 2019 – Piraeus Port Authority SA has signed a new three-year Collective Labour Agreement with the representatives...
Piraeus Port Authority highlights pro-environment activities
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) June 12, 2019 – The World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 and for 2019 the day is devoted to the theme of air...
UK Maritime and Transport Minister visits Piraeus port
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) June 7, 2019 – The United Kingdom Maritime and Transport Minister Nusrat Ghani has visited the port of Piraeus and met with...
Analysis – Chinese investment in Piraeus port facing local challenges
Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) April 30, 2019 – Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has visited China and attended the Second Forum of the Silk...