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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.

Greek minister comments on COSCO’s increased stake in PPA

Giannis Plakiotakis: The agreement amending the contract with Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) also ensures the implementation of a large investment and the...

Piraeus Port Authority reports +8.3% rise in first half turnover

Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) September 29, 2021 – Piraeus Port Authority SA (PPA) has reported first half turnover of €72 million ($83.97 million),...

COSCO Shipping Ports Limited to acquire further 16% stake in Piraeus Port Authority

Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) August 26, 2021 – The Greek Court of Audit has approved the sale of a further 16% stake, currently held by the state, in...

Piraeus port receives new super post panamax quay crane

Τhe new Super Post Panamax Quay Crane capable of handling large mega-vessels with a capacity of 20.000 TEUs has arrived at the Port of Piraeus and will be...

Piraeus Port Authority says positive performance in 2020 despite the pandemic

Today, Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA) conducted the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders which had the necessary quorum of shareholders with a...

Japan’s Ambassador to Greece visits port of Piraeus

Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) July 14, 2021 – Japan’s Ambassador to Greece, Îťakayama Yasunori, has visited the Piraeus Port Authority (PPA). The...

Cyprus and Greece discuss ferry link

Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) July 7, 2021 – Cyprus Deputy Minister of Shipping, Vasilis Demetriades and the Director General at Cyprus Shipping Deputy...

Piraeus Port Authority meets with ACAT diplomats delegation

Piraeus Port is developing into a maritime hub of global attraction Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  Captain Weng Lin, Deputy CEO of Piraeus Port Authority S.A. met...

Piraeus Port Authority joins in “Bravo Sustainability Week 2021”

Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has participated in “Bravo Sustainability Week 2021”, organized by the QualityNet Foundation, which presents initiatives to...

Port of Piraeus welcomed the first cruise ship of the season

Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) May 18, 2021 – Piraeus Port Authority SA (PPA) has announced the arrival of Mein Schiff 5, the first cruise ship in...

Piraeus Port Authority at the Delphi Forum – a source of prosperity and a gateway to Europe

Captain Weng Lin, Deputy CEO of Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA) speaking at the Delphi Forum, referred to the great importance of Authority and also the...

Portuguese minister visits Port of Piraeus

Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) May 13, 2021 – The Portuguese Minister of Maritime Affairs, Ricardo SerrĂŁo Santos, has visited Piraeus port. Together...

The annual briefing of Piraeus Port Authority to the Hellenic Fund and Asset Management Association took place via teleconference

  The annual briefing to the Hellenic Fund and Asset Management Association (HDRAF) for the results of Piraeus Port Authority for the year 2020 took place via...

Piraeus Port Authority to add electric crane bridges to container terminal

Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) April 14, 2021 – Piraeus Port Authority has announced the signing of a new contract for the supply of five (E-RTG) cranes...

Piraeus Port Authority continues investments in Ship Repair Zone in Perama

Piraeus Port Authority has announced the approval of the tender evaluation regarding the “Supply of two (2) double level luffing jib cranes for the...

Piraeus Port Authority creates a new modern playground park and a bike lane for the municipality of Piraeus

PPA S.A./ COSCO SHIPPING creates a new modern Playground Park and a bike lane for the Municipality of Piraeus Piraeus, March 31st 2021 JOINT PRESS RELEASE PPA...

Elstat: Greek ship repairing industry – 2020

The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) announces data of the survey on the activities of the Greek Ship Repairing Industry in 2020 – March 25, 2021...

Vodafone Greece delivers private mobile network to Piraeus Port

Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) March 23, 2021 – Vodafone Greece has delivered a private mobile network to Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) and Piraeus...

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...

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