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Airport To Connect With Piraeus Port Via Metro

The contract for the 7.6 kilometer extension of Metro line 3 on the Haidari-Piraeus section that will include six brand new stations was signed last month, according to Attiko Metro S.A.

Revamp Planned For Piraeus Port

The Piraeus Port Authority will proceed to a full upgrade of its services in 2011 in order for international cruise companies to respond in 2012 to the lifting of the cabotage restrictions for non-European Union-flag cruise ships, the port’s president and CEO, Yiorgos Anomeritis,...

Piraeus Port Records Drop in Cruise Passenger Figures

Piraeus Port saw a 24 percent decrease in passenger traffic as recent data showed that 84,274 cruise passengers boarded from Piraues Port during the first five months of 2009 against 111,559 passengers in 2008.

Piraeus Port Authority Signs Concession Agreement

Chinese-based Cosco Pacific recently signed a concession agreement with Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) to develop and operate Piers 2 and 3 of the port of Piraeus.

No Rise in Piraeus Port Rates

The administration of the Piraeus Port Authority recently announced that the port would maintain its current prices for at least the first half of 2009 given that any attempted adjustment will burden the market due to the economic crisis.

Piraeus Port Improves Services

The Piraeus Port Authority has upgraded its website www.olp.gr with useful information for passengers. Information includes a map of the Piraeus streets, access points to the port and links to weather forecasts in Piraeus and the Aegean.

Piraeus Port Expects 300 Million From Private Sector

The Piraeus Port Authority says it expects to attract some 300 million euros in private investment funds when it allows the private sector, through a tender, to renovate and take over the management of its passenger harbor properties. The port regions open to renovation include...

Piraeus Port Improvements Phenomenal

Ioannis Tzoannos, general secretary for the ministry of merchant marine, told guests during an Athens Business Club 2004 seminar on nautical tourism that he would like to see a close cooperation with the new tourism ministry. In particular he said he would like the simplification...

Celebrity Cruises Chooses Piraeus, Greece, as Homeport for ‘Infinity’ Ship

Celebrity Cruises has chosen Piraeus, Greece, as the homeport for its revamped "Infinity" vessel, which will offer seven to 11-night sailings until October.

Piraeus, Rafina, Lavrio Ports See Passenger Traffic Up in July

The Greek ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio handled more than 2 million passengers this July, recording a 7.85% increase.

Upgraded Ports of Patra and Piraeus to Enhance Greece’s Transport

Upgraded infrastructure and planning at Patra and Piraeus ports are expected to boost Greek economy.

Royal Caribbean to Start Homeport Operations in Piraeus, Greece

Miami-based premium cruise line Royal Caribbean has announced plans to homeport in Piraeus, Greece, during 2023 and 2024.

Almost 800 Cruise Ships to Make Port Calls at Piraeus

Greece’s largest port, Piraeus, will be welcoming nearly 800 cruise ship arrivals in 2023.

Sustainable Cruise Ship ‘Costa Toscana’ Brings its Italian Flair to Piraeus, Greece – Photo Report

The environmentally conscious Costa Toscana, the flagship of Costa Cruise Lines, recently visited Piraeus, as part of its repositioning cruise to Dubai.

Piraeus Among Top 10 Global Ports in 2022 Shipping Index

Τhe Port of Piraeus ranked 9th internationally on the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development (ISCD) Index.

MSC Lirica Cruise Ship to Homeport in Piraeus for Summer 2022

MSC Cruises will deploy its MSC Lirica cruise ship to the Eastern Mediterranean market for the summer 2022 and homeport in Piraeus, Greece, during the entire season.

Port Authority Takes Actions to Make Piraeus Sustainable

The Piraeus Port Authority is aiming to implement a series of actions that will upgrade the country’s largest port bringing it in line with “green” policies.

Greek Vacationers Screened for Covid-19 at Piraeus, Rafina Ports

The Athens Medical Association and Attica Region health experts on Sunday conducted over 300 Covid-19 tests at the ports of Piraeus and Rafina.

Norwegian Spirit Cruise Ship to Homeport in Piraeus, Greece, for First Time

Norwegian Cruise Line will homeport its all-new Norwegian Spirit ship for the first time in Piraeus, Greece, beginning in April.

Piraeus Mayor Takes Initiative to Redefine Port City

As investments to upgrade Piraeus port increase, Mayor Yiannis Moralis is looking to redefine the city and improve the standard of living for residents.