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.
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...
Visit of the Executive Chairman of the TAIFA, Mr. Aris Xenofou in Volos
Volos, Greece (Ports Europe) April 23, 2019 – Aris Xenofos, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund...
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...
Aktor Concessions declared preferred investor for Alimos marina
Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) April 17, 2019 – Aktor Concessions SA has been nominated as the preferred bidder for the contract to operate the marina of...
COSCO’s European container terminals see improved performance in Q1 2019
Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) April 17, 2019 – In the first three months of 2019, the overseas terminals of China’s COSCO Shipping Ports Limited saw...
COSCO hotel proposal for Piraeus port hotels approved
Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) April 16, 2019 – The Greek Culture Ministry’s Central Council for Modern Monuments has approved a proposal submitted by...
Greece joins China’s ”16+1” Partnership With Central and Eastern Europe
Athens, Greece (Ports Europe) April 16, 2019 – Greece has officially joined the ”Cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European...
Ambassadors visit Piraeus Port Authority
Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) April 11, 2019 – In the presence of China Ambassador to Greece Zhang Qiyue, ambassadors of approximately 30 countries made...
HRADF requests improved financial offers from the three eligible investors for the Alimos marina
PRESS RELEASE – HRADF requests improved financial offers from the three eligible investors for the Alimos marina – April 5, 2019 The Board of...
Piraeus Port Authority presents 2018 financial results to the Hellenic Fund and Asset Management Association
Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) April 5, 2019 – The annual briefing to the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) of the results of Piraeus Port...
Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum to highlight opportunities in East Mediterranean
Athens, Greece (Ports Europe) March 28, 2019 – The 5th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum will take place in Athens May 28-29, 2019, aims to showcase new...
COSCO Shipping Ports announces FY2018 financial results
Hong Kong, China (Ports Europe) March 28, 2019 – COSCO Shipping Ports Limited, a leading global leading ports operator, has announced full year results...