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Minoan Lines Cancels Itineraries due to 4-day Strike by Greek Seamen

Greek ferry company Minoan Lines has announced the cancellation of the Heraklion – Piraeus and Patras – Igoumenitsa - Ancona routes due to the four-day strike called by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association (PNO) from May 6 until May 10.

Minoan Lines Announces Extra Itineraries on Friday, April 22

Due to increased passenger and commercial traffic a few days before the Holy Week of the Greek Orthodox Easter, ferry company Minoan Lines has announced extra itineraries on the Heraklion – Piraeus route on Friday, April 22.

Dropping Fuel Costs Boost Minoan Lines’ 2015 Profit

Greece-based shipping company Minoan Lines said recently, that its profit for 2015 had risen to 17.7 million euros primarily due to falling fuel prices.

Greece @ ITB 2016 – Photo Report by GTP

Greece received positive and optimistic messages from the German market at the leading trade fair for the worldwide travel industry, ITB Berlin, which marked 50 years.

Minoan’s Clout in Hellenic Seaways Grows

Aiming to boost its presence in the Aegean transportation sector by gaining a majority stake in Hellenic SeaWays (HSW), Greek shipping giant Minoan Lines acquired over 4.5 million euros, or 3.91 percent, of total share capital in HSW, which formerly belonged to Interamerican Group.

Minoan Lines Honored by Hellenic Cycling Federation

The Hellenic Cycling Federation (EOP) recently presented an honorary plaque to Greek passenger ferry company Minoan Lines for its ongoing support.

Minoan Lines: Change of Itineraries Due to 48-hour Strike on Feb 4-5

Minoan Lines informs its passengers that due to the announced 48-hour strike in Greece by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association (PNO) on February 4-5, itineraries on the Heraklion – Piraeus line and Patras – Igoumenitsa – Ancona/Trieste line will be amended.

Minoan Lines: Change of Itineraries Due to 48-hour Strike on Jan 20-22

Minoan Lines informs its passengers that due to the announced 48-hour strike in Greece by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association (PNO) as of Wednesday, January 20 at 6am up to Friday, January 22 at 6am, itineraries on the Heraklion – Piraeus line and Patras – Igoumenitsa –...

Minoan Lines: Change of Itineraries Due to 24-hour Strike on Dec 3

Minoan Lines informs its passengers that its itineraries will be amended, due to the announced 24-hour general Panhellenic strike in Greece on Thursday, December 3.

Minoan Lines: Change of Itineraries Due to 24-hour Strike on Thursday

Due to the announced 24-hour general strike in Greece on Thursday, November 12, Minoan Lines informs its passengers that itineraries on the Heraklion – Piraeus line and Patras – Igoumenitsa - Ancona/Trieste line will be amended.

Hellenic Seaways Has Sights Set on Own Terminal at Piraeus Port

Greek coastal ferry operator Hellenic Seaways expressed its interest in operating out of its own terminal at the Port of Piraeus once its privatization is completed.

Minoan Lines Announces Itinerary Cancellations Due to Severe Weather Conditions

Greek passenger ferry company Minoan Lines informed on Thursday that sailing has been prohibited by the port authorities of Piraeus and Heraklion respectively, due to adverse weather and sea conditions in the Aegean Sea. Thus, the scheduled itineraries on the route Heraklion –...

Greece’s Minoan Lines Posts Profit for 2014

Passenger ferry company Minoan Lines announced on Tuesday, improved financial results for 2014 with a 3.5 percent increase in turnover.

Minoan Lines to Intensify Passenger ID Checks Upon Embarkation

Greek shipping company Minoan Lines announced on Friday that it will intensify identification checks on all passengers boarding its ships as of April 1.

Best of Greece Honored at ‘Tourism Awards 2015’

Greek tourism’s best practices and the most innovative initiatives launched by the country’s enterprises were rewarded last week at the Tourism Awards 2015 ceremony in Athens.

Grimaldi Group Further Strengthens Italy-Greece Connections

Naples-based Grimaldi Group will boost its Italy-Greece service by resuming the connection between Ravenna, Igoumenitsa and Patras, with extension to Trieste.

Minoan Lines: Τροποποιήσεις δρομολογίων λόγω δυσμενών καιρικών συνθηκών

Η MINOAN LINES γνωστοποιεί στο επιβατικό κοινό ότι, λόγω των θυελλωδών ανέμων που επικρατούν στο Αιγαίο και της απαγόρευσης απόπλου που έχει επιβληθεί από τα Λιμεναρχεία Πειραιά και Ηρακλείου, τα πλοία της εταιρείας δεν θα αποπλεύσουν σήμερα Τρίτη 10 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 ...

Greece’s Minoan Lines Posts Profit

Passenger ferry company Minoan Lines announced last week growth with a 5.6 percent increase in turnover for the first nine months of 2014.

Minoan Lines: Τροποποίηση δρομολογίων την Πέμπτη 27 Νοεμβρίου

Η MINOAN LINES γνωστοποιεί στο επιβατικό κοινό ότι, λόγω της εξαγγελθείσας 24ωρης απεργίας της Π.N.O, το πλοίο της εταιρείας δεν θα πραγματοποιήσει κανένα από τα προγραμματισμένα δρομολόγιά του από τα λιμάνια του Ηρακλείου ...

Igoumenitsa Port in Greece Ranked ‘Strategic’ by Grimaldi Group

The connections offered by the Egnatia Highway in northern Greece are considered a strong incentive for activity at the port of Igoumenitsa, according to Italy's Grimaldi Group. Igoumenitsa is a coastal city in northwestern Greece.