Piraeus port

Messina in Italy retained its position as the EU's busiest passenger port, with 11.3 million passengers, followed by Reggio di Calabria in Italy with 11.1 million and Piraeus in Greece with 9.6 million.

All indices rise in third quarter of 2024 compared to corresponding period of 2023

Total revenues for the January-June 2024 period reached 107.1 million euros, compared to 102.4 million euros in the corresponding period of 2023

According to the Plan, cruise ship passengers will be transported by shuttle boats from Piraeus port to the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF), so that they can then travel to Athens

This strategic shift has diminished Piraeus's standing as a prominent Mediterranean port and a key transshipment hub post-Suez Canal.

The illicit shipment was destined for the Netherlands and the United Kingdom

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) on Friday released 2023 results, which showed revenue and profits reaching record levels during the year, while passenger traffic emanating from both cruises and coastal shipping were also higher, year-to-year. Specifically, the Cosco-controlled and majority owned PPA said revenues reached 219.8 million euros, up 12.9% from 2022 (194.6 million euros). […]

MSC Cruises, a subsidiary of international shipping line Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A, will be sailing to Greek ports as of this month, expanding operations in the region year-round

The estimates reflect a rise of about 10% in arrivals and about a 15% increase in the number of passengers expected at our ports this year

Some pundits estimate the cost of transporting a container from Asia to Piraeus had almost tripled, from €2,000 to €6,000-€7,000, since the crisis with the Houthis broke out at the end of November 2023.

The fall impacted two piers at the port of Piraeus managed by Cosco Shipping Ports (piers II and III)

The restriction is for ferries heading to the Cyclades and is at least for this morning due to winds ranging from 8-10 beaufort in the Aegean

Provisional data for 2023 reveals record-breaking figures in total cruise passengers served, as approximately 1.5 million passengers were accommodated, compared with 880,000 in 2022.

Christmas in Piraeus means the "Village of Elves"

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA), which manages the largest and busiest port in Greece, this week announced the first five shore power connection slots for ferry boats. Another four slots at the nearby cruise ship terminal in Piraeus are also on the drawing board, part of the PPA’s promised efforts at “energy transition” and reducing carbon emissions. […]

Another four spots at the nearby cruise ship terminal are also on the drawing board

The Elefsina shipyard will be rehabilitated and play a critical role in reducing reliance on Russian energy

Passengers planning to travel today are advised to contact local port authorities before their departure