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Piraeus Port Welcomes Over 1.5 Million Cruise Passengers in 2023

Piraeus Port in Greece achieved a historical record in 2023 by welcoming some 1.5 million cruise passengers in total, compared to 880,000 in 2022.

CLIA Navigates Greek Maritime Students Through World of Cruising

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) organized an educational cruise ship visit for postgraduate students of the University of Piraeus onboard the MSC Splendida in Piraeus.

Piraeus Port: Cruise Business Back to Normal, 2022 Best Year of Revenue

2022 was the best year ever for Piraeus Port in both revenue and profitability with the cruise segment leading the way.

Posidonia Forum 2023: Expectations High for Cruise Tourism in Greece

Greece is as an important cruise hub in the Mediterranean with great potential for further growth, according to Cruise Lines International Association.

Piraeus Port Sees 2022 Revenue Soar, Cruise Arrivals Rise

Greece’s largest port Piraeus reported strong turnover and more cruise ship arrivals in 2022.

Cruise Industry Leaders to Converge at 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Thessaloniki

Top executives and leaders from the international cruise sector will come together at the 7th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum to discuss the industry's challenges and potential.

Greece’s Tourism Ministry Honors Key Figures for Contribution to Industry

The Greek Tourism Ministry honored key figures of the industry for their efforts and contribution to tourism over the past years.

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.

Greece Takes First Step to Create Museum of Underwater Antiquities in Piraeus

The Piraeus Port Authority has handed over a 1934 silo to the Greek Culture Ministry so that it may be converted into a Museum of Underwater Antiquities.

Piraeus Port Authority Achieves Highest Level of Profitability of All Time

The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has released its financial results for 2021 and stated that its profitability last year reached its highest level ever.

Piraeus Port Authority Among Most Sustainable Companies in Greece for 2022

The Piraeus Port Authority is included on the list of the “Most Sustainable Companies in Greece for 2022” released by the QualityNet Foundation.

Piraeus to Welcome More than 700 Cruise Ships in 2022

More than 700 cruise ships are expected at the port of Piraeus in 2022 with more than 60 percent concerning homeport arrivals.

Cruise Segment Gives Boost to Piraeus Port’s Revenue

The cruise, car handling and coastal shipping segments gave a boost to the Piraeus Port Authority's revenue in the first half of 2021.

Piraeus Port Authority to Create New Park, Bike Lane

The Piraeus Port Authority has announced plans to create a new playground and bicycle lane at the city’s port for residents and visitors.

Piraeus Port Authority and Attica Region Partner to Safeguard Cruise Travel

The Piraeus Port Authority and the Region of Attica have partnered to ensure and protect the health of all visitors and employees at the port of Piraeus.

Celestyal Launches ‘Eclectic Aegean’ Winter Cruise

Celestyal Cruises' winter “Eclectic Aegean” cruise has launched and includes stops to popular Greek destinations such as Santorini and Mykonos.

Piraeus Port to Transform with €140m Backing from EIB

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has formally agreed to provide 140 million euros to support expansion and upgrading of Piraeus Port, Greece's main port.

Piraeus Port Development Project Approved

Greece’s Port Planning and Development Committee has approved a 611.8-million-euro investment plan for the modernization and upgrade of Piraeus Port.

Piraeus Port Upgrade Blueprint Gets Green Light

A revised master plan for the upgrade of Piraeus Port has been approved by Greece’s Port Planning and Development Committee.

Piraeus Port Master Plan Provisionally Approved

Greece’s Port Planning and Development Committee provisionally approved the master plan for the upgrade of the port of Piraeus, which includes the creation of four hotels.