Press releases

The port of Piraeus in 2020 handled 5,437,477 TEU

The Piraeus Port Authority S.A. announces that in 2020 all three container piers handled a total of 5,437,477 million TEU, maintaining Piraeus at the 4th place in Europe.

PPA S.A. acquired a passenger disembarkation platform for emergency circumstances.

PPA S.A. proceeded to the study and procurement of a new passenger disembarkation platform, which was constructed taking into consideration the dimensions of the ships of Coastal Shipping as well as cruise ships which operate in the wider area and will be used in cases of inability to use the ship's own means. The new platform can be used safely on ships of various sizes calling at the port of Piraeus and it improves the operational capacity of the port to deal with emergencies.

The Piraeus Port Users’ Council convened

The 1st meeting for this year of the Piraeus Port Users’ Council was held via teleconference, on Thursday 25.02.2021, as provided by the article 104 of Law 4504/2017, under the chairmanship of the Deputy CEO of PPA S.A. Mr. Angelos Karakostas. The meeting attended 20 representatives from 16 institutions - users of port activities (cruise, coastal shipping, ship repair, etc.), professional and trade unions and also the Deputy Regional Governor of Piraeus Ms. Stavroula Antonakou.

PPA S.A. Financial Results 2020

PPA S.A. announces the Annual Financial Results 2020, according to which:

PPA S.A.: Free docking of the Antipollution Vessel PLS-420

The Piraeus Port Authority, meeting a relevant request of the Ministry of Shipping & Insular Policy, approved the docking of the Antipollution Vessel PLS-420 of the Hellenic Coast Guard, without any financial charge, in order the ship to remain operationally compatible and to continue its important work in the protection of the marine environment.

PPA S.A. offered 4000 gifts to the children of the neighboring Municipalities - Christmas Activities of Corporate Social Responsibility from PPA S.A.

PPA S.A. provided again this year 4000 gifts to the children of financially weak families of the neighboring Municipalities (Piraeus, Perama, Salamis), while in cooperation with the social structures of the grocery stores, food was distributed to families. The gift cards delivered today by the Chairman Mr. YU Zenggang and the Top Management team of PPA S.A. On behalf of the Municipalities presented: Mr. Yiannis Moralis, Mayor of Piraeus, Mr. Giannis Lagoudakis, Mayor of Perama and Mr. Pantelis Dioletis, Vice Mayor for Culture of Salamis.

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. awarded with three ISO management system certificates by Lloyd’s Register (LR).

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA S.A.) awarded with three ISO management system certificates by Lloyd's Register (LR) in a virtual ceremony on 9th December, showcasing PPA’s commitment to best practice in quality, environment and energy management processes and systems.

A new investment of PPA S.A. at the Ship Repair Zone in Perama

PPA S.A. announces the signing of the agreement for the implementation of the project: “Infrastructure Improvement of Ship Repair Zone in Perama – Phase Β”, on a budget of approximately € 20,000,000, which is part of the Mandatory Investments, agreed with the Greek State.

A cloud attendance of PPA S.A. at the China International Import Expo (CIIE)

A cloud attendance and presentation at the third China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, was held on Thursday, November 5th 2020 with use of internet technological means by P.P.A. S.A., as the company’s executives couldn’t t physically attend this year because of COVID-19 measures.

Cooperation Agreement between Piraeus Port Authority S.A. and Region of Attika - P.E. Piraeus and Islands

The Administration of PPA S.A. welcomed today the Governor of Attica Region Mr. Giorgos Patoulis and signed a Cooperation Agreement on the basis of the relevant Circulars of the Ministry of Health:

Participation of PPA S.A. in the digital Roadshow of the Athens Stock Exchange

PPA S.A. participated in the ATHEX Mid Cap Conference Roadshow organized by Athens Stock Exchange, on Thursday, October 15th. Due to the current conditions, the Roadshow took place in digital form with the participation of 11 listed Companies, including PPA S.A.

PPA S.A. obtained the Authorized Economic Operator License

PPA S.A. announces that it has obtained from the Independent Public Revenue Authority, the Authorized Economic Operator License (AEOF), at the highest level of the Institution "Customs Simplifications / Security & Protection".

Financial Results for the First Half 2020

The BoD of PPA S.A. approved the financial statements for the first semester of 2020. The basic figures are the following:

PPA continues the development of Perama Ship Repair Zone

During last four years, Piraeus Port Authority S.A. is punctually investing in the ship repair infrastructure with prime aim to develop the industry's competitiveness in Perama ship repair zone, as a matter of priority of the port’s development plan. From 2016, a series of investments and achievements have been materialized.

Official visit of the Ambassador of Italy to PPA S.A.

A delegation team from the Embassy of Italy in Athens visited the PPA on September 23rd, 2020. The Ambassador of Italy H.E. Patricia Falcinelli had a meeting with the BoD Chairman of PPA S.A. Mr. YU Zenggang and the PPA Deputy CEO Capt. Weng Lin at the headquarters of the Company.

Participation of PPA S.A. in the Annual Greek Roadshow

PPA S.A. announces that it participated for one more year in the Annual Greek Roadshow organized by Athens Stock Exchange, which, because of the current conditions, took place virtually with the participation of a large number of listed companies and investors.

Welcome of the cruise ship “Mein Schiff 6” at the port of Piraeus

The cruise ship “Mein Schiff 6” departed from Piraeus last night and the disembarkation/ embarkation of the passengers was successfully completed under strict safety measures, in compliance with all the relevant protocols.

Port of Piraeus vehicle logistics goes digital with INFORM

To further expand the strategic importance of its port for the international vehicle trade, the Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) S.A., member of COSCO SHIPPING group, has decided to invest into end-to-end digitization and optimization. The company has awarded a project to the well-known optimization specialist INFORM from Aachen, Germany, to improve the efficiency and transparency of vehicle handling at the port's car terminal.

Acceptance of the resignation of the PPA SA CEO Capt. FU Chengqiu

Acceptance of the resignation of the PPA SA CEO Capt. FU Chengqiu -Nomination of Mr. Zhang Anming as executive PPA SA BoD member - Assignment of PPA SA CEO duties -Reconstitution of the PPA SA Board of Directors.    

Docking of the floating museum “Thalis o Milissios”

Piraeus Port Authority, meeting a relevant request of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, approved the docking of the museum ship "Thalis o Milissios" without any finance charge, in order this historic ship to remain navigable and visitable.