Government
News about the involvement of government in port activities. Includes government laws applicable to ports, state-owned ports including European Union issues with national government implications. Also includes inter-government meetings, agreements and visits of government officials.
Malta trade deficit reduces in January 2021
Provisional figures for registered trade in goods in Malta recorded a deficit of €102.1 million during January 2021, compared to a deficit of €280.8...
Ukraine seeks to solve port fee issues
Odessa, Ukraine (Ports Europe) March 9, 2021 – During a meeting with the European Business Association (EBA), Minister of Infrastructure Vladyslav...
EBRD & IFC to fund work on the Chernomorsk port ferry concession project
Representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have agreed to fund the...
Ukraine open for the implementation of joint concession projects in the maritime sector with Denmark
Kiev, Ukraine (Ports Europe) March 9, 2021 – Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Vladyslav Krykliy met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and...
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,...
Italian government meets unions to discuss transport sector concerns
News Release – Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (Italy) – March 1, 2021 The Minister of Sustainable Infrastructure and Mobility, Enrico...
Ukraine invites French business to take part in construction and privatization
Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba during his working visit to France held a meeting of the business council with representatives of large and...
DT World offers cooperation with Ukraine
Representatives of the Emirati company DT World, which belongs to one the world’s largest port operators DP World and specializes in trade facilitation...
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Pyatt speaks at Athens Energy Dialogues
Athens, Greece (Ports Europe) February 17, 2021 – Speaking at the recent Athens Energy Dialogues conference, U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey R....
Bulgaria: Pre-election rush for port concessions at heavily discounted prices
Varna, Bulgaria (Ports Europe) February 19, 2021 – Eight concessions for large and smaller ports in Bulgaria are to be announced in 2021, according to a new...
Joint Statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Egypt and Cyprus
Joint Statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Cyprus – February 11, 2021...
Statement by Greek minister of Foreign Affairs after meeting of the ministers of foreign affairs “Philia Forum”
Statement by the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias after the end of the meeting of the Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs “Philia...
Press Statement by U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim, Durres port visit
Press Statement – U.S. Ambassador to Albania Yuri Kim visits Durres port – February 11, 2021 Ambassador Yuri Kim:Â As you know, I often talk about...
U.S. ambassador to Greece sees investment in local ports
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) February 12, 2021 – Speaking at a 2021 New Year’s Reception, U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey R. Pyatt, said that...
Signing of the CAP Agreement and implementation of EU legislation in the field of transport remain priorities for Ukraine
The signing of the Common Aviation Area Agreement between Ukraine and the EU and the implementation of European legislation in the field of transport remain...
Ukraine discusses cooperation with the Belgian port of Ghent
The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine is interested in cooperation with the Belgian port of Ghent in the field of concession projects in the port industry,...
Georgia and Uzbekistan discuss joint transport devlopments
The Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Natia Turnava, and the Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Minister of Investment and Trade Sardor...
New support for coastal shipping of €12 million announced by Greek government
New support, amounting to €12 million ($14.5 million), was provided by the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy for coastal shipping companies, recognizing...
Statement by the Greek Prime Minister after his meeting with the President of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiadis, in Nicosia
Statement by the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis after his meeting with the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiadis, in Nicosia –...
Greek Prime Minister meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem
Statements by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis following his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem – February 8, 2021...