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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.

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...

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...

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...

Analysis – Chinese investment in Piraeus port facing local challenges

Piraeus, Greece (Ports Europe) April 30, 2019 – Greece’s Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has visited China and attended the Second Forum of the Silk...

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...

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...

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...

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