Press releases

CALL OF TENDER FOR THE AWARD OF SERVICES OF INDEPENDENT ENGINEER

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC (HR) AND PIRAEUS PORT AUTHORITY SA (PPA S.A), REGARDING THE USE AND EXPLOITATION OF CERTAIN AREAS AND ASSETS WITHIN THE PORT OF PIRAEUS

A courtesy visit in the PPA S.A. held by the Commanding Officer of the American navy ship USS CARNEY (DDG 64).

A courtesy visit in the PPA S.A. held today Thursday, November 10th 2016 by the Commanding Officer of the American navy ship USS CARNEY (DDG 64), CDR Peter Halvorsen accompanied by navy officers.

Courtesy visit of the CDR C. Gilbertson, Commanding Officer of the U.S. Navy destroyer USS MASON (DDG 87) in the PPA.

The CEO Captain Fu Chengqiu and senior executives of the PPA S.A. welcomed today Monday, October 24th 2016 in a courtesy visit in the headquarters of the company, the CDR Christopher Gilbertson, Commanding Officer of the United States Navy destroyer USS MASON (DDG 87) and the Assistant Naval Attache, LTCDR Alexi Cuca. 

The Management of PPA S.A. welcome the President of the Republic Mr. P. Pavlopoulos during the Piraeus Bar Association conference.

The 9th International Conference of Maritime Law was organized by the Piraeus Bar Association, hosted in the Piraeus Port Authority S.A. congress hall, with its kind sponsorship.

Piraeus Port Authority SA Management executives welcome the newly built cruise ship "SEVEN SEAS EXPLORER".

Piraeus Port Authority SA Management executives welcome the newly built cruise ship "SEVEN SEAS EXPLORER" on Wednesday 12.10.2016 and handed an honorary plaque to the Italian master Vasta Rosario Giovanni and books for the ship’s library as well.

A major cruise project was inaugurated in the port of Piraeus.

In the presence of Mrs. Elena Kountoura, Alternate Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism and Captain Xu Lirong, Chairman of China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, inaugurated the new cruise Pier Saint Nikolaos in the port of Piraeus. Also present were: Mr. I. Moralis, Mayor of Piraeus, Mr. Pitsiorlas S., Chairman of Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund, Mr. G. Gavrilis, Regional vice Governor of Piraeus, Members of Parliament, General Secretaries and other official guests.

Profitability for the first half despite the long strike

The Board of PPA SA approved the financial statements for the first half 2016, important aspect of which is to maintain the profitability of the Company, despite the long lasting strike of staff in May - June (total 28 days). 

In his first interview since taking office as CEO of PPA, Captain Fu Chengqiu declared to Reuters that the target of COSCO Shipping is to emerge Piraeus in one of the largest ports by 2018.

In his first interview since taking office as CEO of PPA, Captain Fu Chengqiu declared to Reuters that the target of COSCO Shipping is to emerge Piraeus in one of the largest ports by 2018.

An "alternative welcome" awaited the passengers of the cruise ship "Carnival Vista".

  An "alternative welcome", pleasant surprise awaited 5000 passengers and 1600 crew members of the cruise ship "Carnival Vista". This time the PPA Management held a cultural event with a performance from the Piraeus Municipal Theatre and traditional dances from the Keratsini cultural club dance team, called "THYMAITADAI".

Presentation of PPA SA annual results of 2015 for the Hellenic Fund and Asset Management Association.

Ιn the Athens Exchange was held the Presentation of PPA SA annual results of 2015 for the Hellenic Fund and Asset Management Association. The briefing to the members of the Association was made from the General Manager Mr. St. Hatzakos, Financial Director Ms. Aik. Venardou and Investor Relations Officer Mr. N. Demenopoulos.

One of the largest and most luxurious cruise ships in the world that sailed into the port of Piraeus, the "Ovation of the Seas" welcomed the PPA Management

One of the largest and most luxurious cruise ships in the world that sailed into the port of Piraeus, the "Ovation of the Seas" welcomed the PPA Management presence of the Secretary General of Greek National Tourism Organisation Mr. Dimitris Trifonopoulos, representative of Royal Caribbean in Greece Mr. Andreas Stylianopoulos and other cruise stakeholders.

Management and executives of PPA welcomed in the port of Piraeus the newly built cruise ship "CARNIVAL VISTA"

Management and executives of PPA headed by the General Manager Mr. Stavros Hatzakos, welcomed in the port of Piraeus, the newly built cruise ship "CARNIVAL VISTA" and handed honorary gifts to the captain Rocco Lubrano and books for the library board. In a formal ceremony attended by Secretary General of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Mr. Christos Lampridis, representatives of Customs, Shipowners Union of Cruise & Maritime Institutions, maritime agencies and others, while the Carnival was represented by Vice-President Michel Nestour.

24% increase in profit after tax in 2015 for the PPA

The Board of PPA SA approved the annual financial statements of 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015 period according to which the main figures are the following:               

The port of Piraeus has been awarded the certification ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 for the Provision of Port Cruise and Car Terminal Services.

The port of Piraeus has been awarded the certification ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 for the Provision of Port Cruise and Car Terminal Services. The Provision of Port Cruise Terminal Services has been re-certified for the second time, while the Provision of Port Car Terminal Services has been certified for the first time, demonstrating the continual improvement of the port services provided.

The first cruise ship of 2016, "Costa Neoclassica",welcomed the management of PPA SA in the port of Piraeus

The first cruise ship of 2016, "Costa Neoclassica", welcomed today Saturday, January 2, the management of PPA SA in the port of Piraeus, handing the master cpt. Mario Moretta the commemorative plaque of the port, books for him and the library on board and Christmas sweets for the passengers.

Increase of 47% in Earnings Before Taxes for 9M 2015

The financial statements for the 9 month period of 2015 approved by the Board of  PPA SA at today's meeting according to which:

Payment of dividend 2014

Further to the Announcement dated 29.06.2015 regarding the payment suspension of the dividend financial year 2014 Piraeus Port Authority S.A. announces that the payment date of the dividend will be 5th August 2015 by EUROBANK Ergasias bank S.A., as follows:

PPA S.A. informs the investors community for the ex-dividend and payment of dividend for the year 2014

PPA S.A. informs the investors community that, due to the postponement of all the items of the Annual General Meeting on Monday 22/06/2015 the ex-dividend and payment of dividend for the year 2014 will not take place on dates announced (17/06/2015 and 23/6/ 2015 respectively).

Lawfully convened under the chairmanship of the Chairman Mr. George Anomeritis the Ordinary General Meeting of the organization in the conference hall of PPA S.A.

Lawfully convened under the chairmanship of the Chairman Mr. George Anomeritis the Ordinary General Meeting of the organization in the conference hall of PPA S.A. The General Meeting was attended by shareholders holding 20.257.349 shares of a total of 25,000,000 shares or percentage of 81,03% of the share capital

Comments concerning press articles

In response to some comments of electronic Press, PPA SA informs its shareholders and the investors’ community that the contract with MSC concluded in 2010 for containers handling in Pier I of the Container Terminal, remains fully valid and the liabilities of M.S.C. are absolutely respected.