Greece
Greece is a republic in Southern Europe at the end of the Balkan Peninsula; it borders the Mediterranean, Ionian and Aegean Seas; member of the European Union (EU); the port scene is dominated by the Port of Piraeus, the port of capital city Athens; under a 2016 privatisation deal, COSCO Shipping Ports bought a 51% stake in Piraeus Port Authority for €280 million and committed to mandatory investments worth about €294 million over five years to later buy an additional 16% stake. It now holds a 67% stake.
Thessaloniki port names CEO
Thessaloniki, Greece (PortSEurope) June 19, 2019 – Thessaloniki Port Authority SA (ThPA) has appointed Franco Nicola Cupolo as Director with delegate...
Igoumenitsa port signs €1 mln contract for passenger building construction
Igoumenitsa, Greece (PortSEurope) June 17, 2019 – The Port Authority of Igoumenitsa has signed a contract with an unnamed company for the project called...
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...
Thessaloniki Port Authority presents improved 2018 financial figures to analysts
Thessaloniki, Greece (PortSEurope) June 5, 2019 – The Management Company of Thessaloniki Port Authority SA has presented to financial analysts the...
Greece’s cruising prospects positive despite of regional geopolitical challenges the key message at the 5th Posidonia Sea Tourism forum
News Release – Greece’s cruising prospects positive despite of regional geopolitical challenges the key message at the 5th Posidonia Sea Tourism forum...
Major cruise lines call for improved infrastructure and new destinations in East Med
News Release – The 5th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum has been held in Athens 28-29 May 2019, and major cruise lines companies have called for improved...
Greece’s Med Tugs signs agreement with MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag Lloyd
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) May 29, 2019 – Greek tugboat owners consortium Med Tugs has signed a contract to provide services to the Mediterranean...
COSCO Shipping Ports Limited reports higher April throughput at container terminals
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) May 28, 2019 – In April 2019, the overseas terminals of China’s COSCO Shipping Ports Limited saw container throughout...
COSCO asks Greek government for further 16% of Piraeus Port Authority.
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) May 26, 2019 – As part of the 2016 agreement between the Greek government and China’s COSCO Shipping Ports Limited, COSCO...
Analysis – Thessaloniki port seeks exit from Piraeus shadow; Chinese and Russian interests
Thessaloniki, Greece (PortSEurope) May 19, 2019 – After acquiring 67% of the second largest Greek port of Thessaloniki in March 2018, the consortium of new...
Greek ports sign cooperation agreements with Kenya counterparts
Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) May 3, 2019 – The Greek ports of Piraeus and Alexandropouli are yet to sign cooperation agreements with Kenya’s...
Thessaloniki Port Authority reports financial results for 2018
On April 30, 2019 the Board of Directors of Thessaloniki Port Authority SA (ThPA) has approved the Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year 2018. The annual...
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kenya visits Piraeus Port Authority
Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) April 24, 2019 – The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kenya, Ababu Namwamba, has visited Piraeus Port Authority SA...
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, New Democracy politician visits Piraeus Port Authority
Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) April 18, 2019 – Kyriakos Mitsotakis, President of the New Democracy political party and Leader of the Opposition, has...