Tag: Port of Piraeus

Piraeus Port Authority announced that a new floating dock is expected to begin operations for ships, starting from November 2017. The dock supplements the existing infrastructure, aiming to attract more ships to the Perama Ship Repair Zone from the wider Mediterranean region and to create new working positions.

On June 12th 2017, the Cosco-managed Piraeus Port signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shanghai International Port Group, the biggest commercial port of the world, exploring cooperation in project studies, staff training, information exchange, technical assistance, etc.

On October 3, COSCO Shipping, inaugurated a new cruise project, Pier Saint Nikolaos in the Greek port of Piraeus. The project provides an extra cruise berth over 250 meters.

The Greek-flagged ferry boat 'Panaghia Tinou' is taking on water and sinking at Piraeus Port. The 5,122-gt ferry, built 1972, has lost its stability and tugboats are currently at the port.

Greece is to sell its biggest port Piraeus Port Authority to shipping group China COSCO Shipping Corporation, marking the second major privatisation for the country since late last year.

China’s port operator Cosco Group (Hong Kong) Limited has been confirmed as the sole bidder for Greek Piraeus Port Authority SA as APM Terminals and International Container Terminal Services didn’t submit binding bids

Alarm at the Port of Piraeus for a possible Ebola outbreak

On 28 March, ESPO congratulated the ports of Piraeus, Bremen/Bremerhaven and Aqaba for achieving the Port Environmental Review System (PERS) certification

European Commission approves 114 million aid for extension of Greek Piraeus port

Port of Piraeus and COSCO Group Talk Collaboration