Press releases

Docking of the floating museum “Thalis o Milissios”

Piraeus Port Authority, meeting a relevant request of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, approved the docking of the museum ship "Thalis o Milissios" without any finance charge, in order this historic ship to remain navigable and visitable.

International Award for Green C Ports Project implemented with the participation of the port of Piraeus

The Green C Ports European Project has been awarded the 2020 World Port Sustainability Award of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) in the ceremony which took place online on June 24, with the participation of port authorities from around the world and representatives of the European Commission and of the project itself. Specifically, Green C Ports was distinguished in the category of “Resilient Infrastructure”.

Extension of validity of PPA S.A. Collective Labor Agreement

P.P.A. S.A. announces that today, Friday, on the 26th of June of 2020, the BoD Chairman Mr. YU Zenggang signed with the representatives of the PPA S.A.’s employees the prolongation of the validity of the company’s Collective Labor Agreement. Both parties agreed to continue with the negotiations during summer and to reach an agreement about the new CLA the soonest possible.

Announcement regarding the negotiations for the new Collective Labor Agreement of the PPA S.A.

Following the press articles regarding the signing of the new Collective Labor Agreement of the PPA S.A. employees, replacing the existing one which expires on June, 30th 2020 after the extension that was given by the Government, PPA S.A. announces as follows:

PPA S.A. donation of sanitary material to the programme of the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals “KETHEA EN DRASI” (KETHEA IN ACTION)

PPA S.A. in the framework of actions of Corporate and Social Responsibility proceeded to one more donation of sanitary material (protective masks and antiseptics) to the programme of the Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals “KETHEA EN DRASI” (KETHEA IN ACTION).

Contractor declaration for the project “Repairs of Pavements and Rails for RMG Cranes of Pier I Container Terminal”

The PPA S.A. announces that the tender regarding the project “Repairs of Pavements and Rails for RMG Cranes of Pier I Container Terminal” within the framework of Mandatory Education 02 has been completed and the Contractor awarded is “UNION OF COMPANIES DAMON A.T.E. - TECHNIKI ERGON S.A. – S. TSAKOUMAGKOS A.T.E.” for the amount of € 6,800,474.91 (plus VAT).

PPA S.A. donation of sanitary material to Municipalities of the Western Sector of Athens

PPA S.A. in the framework of actions of Corporate and Social Responsibility proceeded to the donation of sanitary material (protective masks and gloves) to the Municipalities of the Western Sector of Athens and specifically to the following Municipalities: Peristeri, Petroupoli, Ilion, Egaleo, Agia Varvara, Haidari, Agioi Anargyroi-Kamatero. These are areas where many PPA employees’ families reside. The material is intended for the needs and protection of the Municipalities employees in the cleaning sector, who are continuing their important work under difficult conditions.

The financial results for the year 2019 of PPA S.A. were presented to the Hellenic Fund and Asset Management Association

The annual briefing to the Hellenic Fund and Asset Management Association for the results of PPA S.A. for the year 2019 took place via teleconference in the presence of the CEO of PPA S.A. Captain Fu Chengqiu, Mr. Angelos Karakostas, Deputy CEO, and Mr. Tian Chao, Assistant CEO & CFO. The most important financial data of 2019 are as follows:

Cruise Terminal Expansion Project (Southern Zone, Phase A)

In response to the articles released and refer to supposedly licensing deficiencies in the investment plan implementation of PPA S.A., the Management of the Company, strictly applying the laws of Greece and the EU as well as the provisions for the listed companies, informs about the following:

PPA S.A. donation of sanitary material to the surrounding Municipalities

The PPA S.A. took the initiative for the donation of protective masks and antiseptics to the local authorities and specifically to the surrounding Municipalities of the port, namely Piraeus, Keratsini - Drapetsona, Salamis and Perama.

Projects for the improvement of the working conditions in the Ship Repair Zone of Perama (NEZ) by the PPA S.A.

Regarding the announcement released on the subject of the operation of sanitary facilities in the Ship Repair Zone of Perama, PPA S.A. would like to clarify that in addition to existing infrastructure, the company has already installed two more chemical toilets for the employees in NEZ during this period of the epidemic outbreak and has also planned the construction of bigger sanitary areas.

PPA reply to OMYLE and the Unions regarding the agreement for the provision of project management services for the operation of Pier I between PPA S.A. and PCT S.A.

The Management of PPA S.A., following the Press Release of OMYLE and the PPA Unions dated 6/4/2020, which we read with surprise, would like to inform about the following:

Donation of PPA S.A. to the “METAXA” Hospital of Piraeus

The PPA S.A, responding to the urgent request of the Management of the “METAXA” Cancer Hospital of Piraeus, searched in the market and offered 4,000 surgical masks for the direct operational needs of the hospital.

Open Letter from the Chairman of the PPA / BoD Yu Zenggang to all employees of the Company

PPA S.A. financial facilities for Passenger Shipping Companies

The PPA S.A. announces that in the context of Corporate Social Responsibility and in consultation with the Minister of Shipping and Insular Policy Mr. Ioannis Plakiotakis, considered positively the request of the Association of Passenger Shipping Companies BoD and decided the duration extension of the temporary designated berthing repair positions, as well as the reduced charges applied for the coastal vessels in the passenger port of Piraeus until April 30th 2020.

Donation of PPA S.A. to the TZANEIO Hospital in Piraeus

PPA S.A. offered a donation of sanitary material to the "TZANEIO" General Hospital in Piraeus in order to support the new beds operation in the new ICU (Intensive Care Unit) for patients with COVID-19.  

Donation of the PPA S.A. to the Hellenic Coast Guard

The Piraeus Port Authority, recognizing the great contribution of the Hellenic Coast Guard and the valuable services that provides in Greece, especially during this difficult period, proceeded to the donation of equipment (special protective suits, single-use gloves and protective glasses) for the special protection needs of the Hellenic Coast Guard officers.

Protection measures for PPA S.A. employees

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. in the context of its social responsibility, having as top priority to ensure the health of both its employees and customers and in order to contribute reducing the spread of COVID – 19, has proceeded to the following actions:

LNG; A compass for sustainable shipping in the Eastern Mediterranean.The first post ΙΜΟ 2020 Sulphur Cap Poseidon Med II conference in Piraeus successfully concluded

The potential use of LNG as fuel for maritime transports in Eastern Mediterranean sea was on the spotlight of the first post-Sulphur conference organized by the Poseidon Med II project partners, which was held in Piraeus Port Authority Conference Hall on Wednesday 26th of February 2020, attracting over 200 delegates mainly from the shipping and energy sector.

Inauguration ceremony of the “Cruise Terminal Expansion” project

The inauguration ceremony of the Cruise Terminal Expansion project was held today at the cruise terminal of Piraeus. It is a project with initial budget € 120 million, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through Priority Axis 7 of the Regional Operational Program Attica 2014-2020.