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.
Elefsina Port Authority and DESFA sign agreement to develop LNG capabilities
Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) April 7, 2021 – A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Elefsina Port Authority (O.L.E. SA)and the...
Greece launches tender process for the development of the port of Heraklion, Crete
The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) is launching an international public tender for the development of the port of Heraklion, Crete, within...
Attica Group announces financial results for 2020
The Board of Directors of Attica Group, a subsidiary of the Marfin Investment Group (MIG), announces the Group’s financial results for the year 2020, which...
Gastrade to cooperate with regional energy companies on the Alexandroupolis LNG Terminal
Alexandroupolis, Greece (Ports Europe) March 31, 2021 – Greek company Gastrade SA has signed an agreement for the cooperation of National Energy...
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...
HRADF pre-qualifies interested parties for the next phase of the tenders of Alexandroupolis and Kavala ports
News Release – Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) – March 30, 2021 The Board of Directors of the Hellenic Republic Asset Development...
COSCO SHIPPING Ports announces FY2020 results
COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, the world’s leading ports operator, today announced full-year results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) for...
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...
Port Authority of Volos holds user council
Volos, Greece (Ports Europe) March 23, 2021 – The Port of Volos Users Council, chaired by the Managing Director of the Port of Volos Socrates Anagnostos,...
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...
COSCO Shipping Ports – Overseas Terminals throughput – February 2021
Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) March 18, 2021 – In February 2021, COSCO Shipping Ports Ltd has reported global container traffic of over 7.19 million TEU, an...
Greece: Cargo and passenger numbers for Q3 2020
Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) announces data on traffic of passengers, goods and mobile units in the Greek ports for Q3 2020 – March 17, 2021...
Statement by Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs following meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Croatia
Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, following his meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Croatia, Gordan Grlić Radman,...
Greece starts revision of Code of Private Maritime Law
The Code of Private Maritime Law is reformed after 63 years – First meeting of the Legislative Drafting Committee – March 12, 2021 Under the...
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...
Thessaloniki Port Authority: First Greek port certified with ISO 45001:2018
Thessaloniki, March 8, 2021 Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA) has received the certification of compliance with the international standard ISO 45001:2018 for...
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...
U.S. Ambassador to Greece highlights importance of Alexandroupoli
Alexandroupolis, Greece (Ports Europe) March 5, 2021 – Speaking at an “On the record” event to journalists, U.S. Ambassador to Greece,...
Thessaloniki Port Users’ Council meeting takes place
News Release – Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA) – March 3, 2021 The Thessaloniki Port Users’ Council meeting took place today, March 3, 2021...
Greek Ambassador Pyatt’s remarks at the George C. Marshall Center’s seminar on countering malign influence
Athens, Greece (Ports Europe) March 3, 2021 – Speaking at George C. Marshall Center’s Virtual Seminar on Countering Malign Influence, U.S. Ambassador...