Greek ports

Greece Advances Accessibility for Disabled Passengers in Shipping and Ports

The Greek Ministry of Shipping has unveiled comprehensive initiatives to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities in maritime transport. Announced…

2 months ago

Seamen's Strike Grounds Ships in Greek Ports

Coastal shipping vessels in Greece are grounded as a 48-hour warning strike by seamen's unions takes effect. The strike, which…

3 months ago

€1 Billion Rail Projects to Transform Northern Greece into Key Transport Hub

Northern Greece will undergo a significant upgrade with €1 billion in new rail projects, improving 370 km of tracks. These…

4 months ago

Significant Growth in Passenger Traffic and Mobile Unit Movement at Greek Ports in Q1 2024

Significant Growth in Passenger Traffic and Mobile Unit Movement at Greek Ports in Q1 2024

4 months ago

Greek Ferry Faces New Safety Concerns After Boarding Incident in Andros

The ship "SAONISOS" encountered its second major incident this summer, raising a catapult during boarding in Andros, causing damage to…

5 months ago

Greek Ports Deemed Inadequate by Merchant Marine Masters, Urgent Investments Needed

Greece's ports are facing serious safety and infrastructure challenges, with many deemed inadequate by the Panhellenic Union of Merchant Marine…

6 months ago

MSC Cruises to Make Over 400 Visits to 9 Greek Ports

MSC Cruises has announced plans to have six cruise ships travel to Greek destinations this year, making over 400 visits…

10 months ago

Which destinations do cruise passengers prefer in Greece?

Estimated 15% increase in passenger numbers in 2024, after last year's all-time record Promising forecasts for cruise ship arrivals and…

11 months ago

Ships stay docked in several Greek ports due to high winds on Saturday

Ships in several Greek ports are docked on Saturday due to strong northerly winds that have registered as high as…

1 year ago

"We welcome India's interest in Greek ports," says head of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Greece welcomes the investment interest in Greek ports to serve as a gateway for Indian products to enter the European…

1 year ago

The busiest ports in Greece in 2022

The total arrivals of cruise ships in Greek ports in 2022 amounted to 4,614 and the number of passengers to…

2 years ago

Piraeus Port plans on track

Work on the further development and upgrade of the Port of Piraeus, Greece's largest harbour, is proceeding smoothly as planned despite COVID-19, Greek Shipping and…

5 years ago

Greece’s civil protection services on high alert as tropical-like cyclone is expected

Greek civil protection services are on high alert as the country is in threat of a cyclone, this comes as…

6 years ago

Gail force winds cause havoc on the Aegean Sea

Port authorities in Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio have extended the ban on sailing due to gale-force winds in the Aegean…

6 years ago

Greek ports hit busy peak season as locals begin their summer getaways

August is the month where most Greek locals begin their summer vacation and Athenians make their way out of the…

7 years ago