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.
Deputy minister meets with Piraeus Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) March 12, 2021 – The Deputy Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Costas Katsafados met with the President of Piraeus...
President of Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry comments on business opportunities
Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) March 8, 2021 – Vassilis Korkidis, President of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has given an interview to...
Piraeus Port Users’ Council holds first meeting of 2021
Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) March 1, 2021 – Last Thursday, the first meeting of 2021 of the Piraeus Port Users’ Council was held via teleconference,...
Piraeus Port Authority sees turnover down over 10% in 2020
News Release – Piraeus Port Authority SA – Annual Financial Results 2020 – February 23, 2021 Turnover amounted to €132.9 million, compared...
Towage workers prepared to strike at Piraeus port next week
Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) February 19, 2021 -The Panhellenic Crew Union of Towage & Salvage is planning to launch a 48-hour strike for...
Greek prime minister sings praises of COSCO
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) February 11, 2021 – Speaking by teleconference to the so-called “17+1 summit” organized by China and including leaders...
Who wants what in Greek ports’ privatisation
Athens, Greece (PortSEurope) February 8, 2020 – Greece’s ports are becoming a geopolitical and financial playground that has drawn interest from all...
Piraeus Port Authority reports reduced revenues in quarter three
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) December 24, 2020 – In the period January-September 2020, Piraeus Port Authority has reported revenues amounted to...
Rina opens office in Piraeus port
Rina has today inaugurated the Fleet Operating Center (FOC) in its new offices in Piraeus, with which the classification society will manage its fleet of...
Piraeus Port Authority awarded three ISO management system certificates
Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA) has been awarded with three ISO management system certificates by Lloyd’s Register (LR) in a virtual ceremony on 9th...
Piraeus Port Authority to proceed with ship repair facility development
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) December 9, 2020 – Piraeus Port Authority SA (PPA) has announced the signing of the agreement to proceed with the project:...
COSCO claims further 16% of Piraeus Port Authority
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) November 29, 2020 – COSCO Shipping Ports Limited has sent an official letter to the Greek government requesting a further...
Piraeus Port Authority signs labour agreement
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) November 24, 2020 – Piraeus Port Authority SA has announced the successful completion of the negotiations between its...
Greek prime minister praises COSCO investment in Piraeus port
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) November 16, 2020 – The investment of the Chinese COSCO Shipping in the largest Greek port is a mutually beneficial...
A digital presentation of Piraeus Port Authority at the China International Import Expo (CIIE)
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) November 6, 2020 – A digital meeting of the management of Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) with representatives of Chinese and...
Piraeus Port Authority signs agreement with Attica region
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) November 3, 2020 – Following a meeting with the Governor of Attica Region Giorgos Patoulis, Piraeus Port Authority (PPA)...
Piraeus Port Authority obtains authorized economic operator license
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) October 15, 2020 – Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has reported that it has obtained from the Independent Public Revenue...