The new five-year business plan of the port of Piraeus focuses on the utilization of more financial tools, its strengthening as a key transit center and the development of the logistics park, the president of Piraeus Port Authority S.A., Han Chao, stated.
During the scholarship award ceremony for first-year students from neighboring municipalities, which he held at Piraeus Port Authority, Mr. Han presented the main axes of the strategy that will determine the course of the port until 2030, focusing on the technological and environmental transformation of the largest Greek port.
As he stated, “Piraeus is in the process of transitioning to a world-class port” and to achieve this goal, he said, two pillars are being promoted: the creation of a digital and smart port and the construction of a green, low-carbon port.
He added that, in this context, PPA will proceed with investments, with the aim of strengthening its infrastructure, services and competitiveness in the international maritime environment.
Referring to the first award of the “Kunpeng” scholarship, he noted that PPA “deeply values cultural exchanges and close relations with neighboring cities”, emphasizing that supporting education “is part of the port’s mission to the community.”
Jobs
On his part, the Chinese Ambassador to Greece, Fang Qiu, who attended the event, expressed his warm congratulations to the scholars. He also referred to the strategic cooperation between Greece and China and the steady investment presence of COSCO Shipping for the transformation of the port of Piraeus into a “strong driving force for regional development.”
As he noted, the investment has created over 4,000 jobs, adding that the company contributes “consistently to the upgrading of infrastructure, environmental care, community actions and support for education.”
Fang stressed that the “tangible results of this cooperation” reflect the bridge of friendship that has developed between the two peoples. Speaking about the new Chinese development plan, he said that it sets priorities such as opening up markets, extroversion, green transformation and strengthening the maritime economy, while he reiterated that China “is ready to work with Greece to deepen bilateral relations, upgrade cooperation and provide mutual benefits to the two peoples.”
What the plan foresees
According to information, the new five-year business plan for the port of Piraeus foresees the acceleration and completion of the remaining mandatory investments that have been agreed with the Greek State.
These interventions are considered critical for the upgrading of infrastructure, strengthening of competitiveness and the digital and green transformation of the port. After the completion, in 2024, of the Expansion of the Car Terminal, a project that significantly upgraded the car terminal infrastructure, the Underground Road Connection of the Port takes its turn. The project is expected to be delivered in the coming months, offering significant facilitation in the movement of cargo to and from the port’s logistics area, while reducing traffic congestion in the urban fabric.
Piraeus is also ready to welcome the largest new generation cruise ships. The two new piers – each 400 meters long – will be able to serve cruise ships of up to 5,000 passengers, which will primarily use Piraeus as a homeport.
Source: Naftemporiki