Piraeus Port Authority S.A.





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	Strategy - Vision Piraeus, the biggest port in Greece and one of the biggest in the Mediterranean, acts as a lever of development of international trade and the local and national economy. With a history starting in 1924 when the beginning of major civil works took place, Piraeus Port today has multiple activities in reference to the commercial port, the central port, ship services and real estate development and exploitation. Piraeus Port is the hub for the connection of continental Greece with the islands, an international cruise center and a commercial hub for the Mediterranean, providing services to ships of any type and size. Today P.P.A. S.A. employs more than 1500 people and annually provides services to more than 24,000 ships. P.P.A. S.A contributes to the local and national economic growth and continues its development by upgrading infrastructure and services provided. P.P.A. is developing into a modern and dynamic business that will offer high quality services, will keep investors satisfi ed, will ensure longterm job security and serve commercial transactions in Greece for the advantage of the national economy and the consumers in the most efficient way and within the context of the global port industry. PIRAEUS, AN INTERNATIONAL HUB Piraeus Port offers unique advantages because of its strategic position and infrastructure. Situated in the outskirts of Athens and only 10 km away, acts as the main gate for Hellenic imports and exports. Situated close to the international trade routes, the port is a hub of international trade being the only European port in the East Mediterranean providing the necessary infrastructure for the accommodation of transshipment cargo. PIRAEUS PORT COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Strategic geographical position at the crossroads of Asia - Africa - Europe Adequate infrastructure and natural depths for the accommodation of even the largest modern container ships Operation under a free zone type II status 24 hours - 365 days operation of the Container and Car Terminal Scaled tariff s with reductions in case of increased transshipped quantities for container and cars Competitive storage fees Extended feeder services connecting the port with almost all the important ports in the Mediterranean Integrated information system supporting port operations Operational and safety standards according to international regulations

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