Piraeus
The Port of Piraeus is the main sea port of Athens, Greece, located on the Saronic Gulf on the western coasts of the Aegean Sea, the largest port in Greece and one of the largest in Europe. It is owned by Piraeus Port Authority which is operated by China’s COSCO Shipping Ports Limited.
New Greek government to update the National Ports Strategy
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) July 22, 2019 – The new Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Yiannis Plakotakakis, has said that the government will...
Ranking – Top cargo ports in the Europe 2016-2017
Brussels, Belgium (PortSEurope) July 18, 2019 – The European Statistical Agency, Eurostat, has published statistics for the top cargo ports in Europe for...
COSCO Shipping Ports’ overseas terminals see 15.5% rise in June 2019 traffic
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) July 16, 2019 – In June 2019, the overseas terminals of China’s COSCO Shipping Ports Limited saw container throughout...
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,...
Cyprus looks at reviving Greece ferry connections
Limassol, Cyprus (PortSEurope) July 10, 2019 – Deputy Minister for Shipping Natasa Pilides has said that the Cypriot government is considering reviving...
MedCruise awards Piraeus port “Best Port from the East Med Region of MedCruise”
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) July 4, 2019 – Piraeus port has been awarded the best cruise port in the Eastern Mediterranean by MedCruise. It is the...
Greek and Turkish officials inaugurate new Lavrio-Cesme ferry line
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) July 3, 2019 – Greek Minister of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks Christos Spirtzis and Turkish Ambassador to Greece,...
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...
GMC to acquire Zouros group, a Greek towage company
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) June 20, 2019 – A letter of intent has been signed for GMC to acquire 80% of the assets and operational interests in Zouros...
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...
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...