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The Heart of European Shipping Beats in Piraeus

Maritime industry representatives, the officials who formulate maritime policy in Europe's ports, will arrive at the port of Piraeus from May 28 to 31, to celebrate the European Maritime Day 2015. The Municipality of Piraeus, the host city for this year’s European Maritime Day...

'Quantum of the Seas' Arrives in Piraeus, Greece

The third largest cruise ship in the world, measuring 347 meters in length, which can host up to 4,905 passengers in 2090 cabins and 1,500 crew members, arrived at the port of Piraeus on Monday, May 18, at 11 am. The Quantum of...

Greek State Unblocks Piraeus Port Sale

A senior Greek official involved in the privatization process of the Piraeus port revealed to Reuters that Greece has asked three firms to submit binding bids by September 2015 for a 51% majority stake. The agency reports that unblocking the...

Greek PM Tsipras: 'We Welcome Chinese Investments'

We support the present Chinese investments in Greece, including COSCO's, and want to make a name for the port of Piraeus as a top hub in transport and commerce globally, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on board the...

Two Greek Ministries Disagree Over Port Authorities Privatization

The issue of the privatization of the port authorities of Piraeus and Thessaloniki has been the subject of disagreement between the ministries of finance and shipping. A senior finance ministry official said on Monday that the ministry is in favor...

New Hope on the Horizon

Newly elected Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' visit to Cyprus was an overwhelming success. One that offered hope that things are about to change for the better. He has given hope but not only to the Hellenes across the...

SYRIZA's Intention to Renegotiate Privatization Deals Angers New Democracy

Ruling New Democracy party in Greece immediately responded and condemned suggestions expressed by main opposition SYRIZA representatives, who suggested that the country should renegotiate several privatization deals signed with foreign investors. Among the projects that SYRIZA intents to renegotiate...

Greek PM Communicates Via Telephone with Chinese Premier

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras communicated via telephone with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang. Sources said that the Chinese prime minister expressed satisfaction over the amicable settlement reached between Piraeus Port Authority S.A. and Cosco that leads to additional investments...

Chinese Cosco Breaking Records at Piraeus Port

Official data released by Cosco Pacific show the reason behind the Chinese company’s decision to invest in the Piraeus port. According to the data, over the last 11 months, from January to November, 2014, 2.73 million containers were handled at...

Piraeus Port Authority OKs Agreement with Chinese COSCO

After a Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) general meeting green-lighted the agreement with Chinese company Cosco regarding the latter's new 230-million-euro investment in Piraeus, Greece, the way is now open for Beijing to move ahead with its export plans in...