High Court Decision Stops Key Investments at Piraeus Port

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© Piraeus Port Authority A decision by Greece’s highest court has temporarily halted important investments at the country’s largest port in Piraeus, including a highly anticipated upgrade of a cruise terminal affecting at the same time other key projects at smaller ports. The ruling by Greece Council of State not only stops landmark investments at […]

Greece Coastal Shipping Faced with Challenges Despite Tourism Growth

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Increasing tourism flows to Greece this year helped boost coastal shipping activities, but much more needs to be done, said Michael Sakellis, the president of the Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN), which this year marks its 100-year anniversary. In an interview to the Athens News Agency (ANA-MPA), Sakellis said that compared to 2020,

Covid-19 Costs Greek Ferry Operators €200m in Losses

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Greek ferry operators are calling for immediate support measures and compensation to cover 200 million euros in losses suffered as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020-2021. More specifically, the Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN) is demanding that the government proceed with the immediate payment of dues exceeding 50 million euros for

Greek Shipowners Call for Support in View of ‘Tough Year’ Ahead

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The coronavirus pandemic has cost Greek passenger shipping more than 25 million euros a month, which can only be covered if current Covid-19 contracts increase by 75 percent while incoming tourism forecasts for summer 2021 are estimated at 50 percent of 2019, said the Greek Shipowners Association For Passenger Ships (SEEN) during its annual general […]

Covid-19: Greek Shipping Minister Says Safety at Sea Effective

By admin 3 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis (center). 2.5 million people traveled by ferry from the ports of Piraeus and Rafina between June 1-August 31 Safety at sea has been effective thanks to the implementation of health protocols for protection against Covid-19, said Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis on Wednesday. Plakiotakis said Greece was moving in the

Piraeus’ Landmark Tower to Get New Lease on Life

By admin 7 Ιουλίου 2020 No comment

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Photo Source: Pila Studio / Konstantinos Koudounis An abandoned tower in the heart of Piraeus will get a new lease on life after the Piraeus Municipality signed a concession deal this week – under Piraeus Tower SA – with Prodea Investments, Dimand SA – European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (aka Cante Holdings Ltd), and […]