PPA S.A.: Port of Piraeus honored as Ferry Shipping Port of the Year 2024
12 November 2024. The Port of Piraeus has once again been recognized for excellence in passenger transport, receiving the prestigious “Ferry Shipping Port of the Year 2024” award at a special ceremony during the European Ferry Shipping Summit.
This award highlights Piraeus’ commitment to strategic development, ongoing investments, and comprehensive modernization, resulting in consistently positive upward trajectory across all sectors of port operations. In particular in recent years, passenger transport is noteworthy, meaning ferry shipping and cruise sector. The port of Piraeus, now serving approximately 20 million passengers annually, is the largest port in Europe and one of the largest in the world. By providing high level services, Piraeus port is acting as a critical transportation hub, connecting mainland Greece with the Aegean islands and Crete, while also functioning as a primary gateway from Europe to its southeastern borders.
The CEO of PPA S.A. Mr. Su Xudong shared his pride in this accomplishment, stating: “At PPA S.A., we are delighted and deeply proud of the continuous recognition the port receives. The dedicated and systematic efforts of our team combined with their extensive experience and expertise are key to Piraeus’ success as a model port, exemplifying efficiency and responsible operations.”
Held in Greece for the first time, this year’s European Ferry Shipping Summit took place in early November, bringing together industry leaders across Europe, with the participation of approximately 200 delegates from almost all European countries. During the conference, a tour was held at the Piraeus Port facilities and were presented the port services at the passenger and cargo piers.
About PPA S.A.
Piraeus Port Authority SA is an Athens Stock Exchange listed company engaged in the management and operation of Piraeus port, Greece’s largest port and one of the largest integrated harbours in Europe, providing a complete range of services. Some of the company’s activities involve cruise, coastal (ferry/passenger), container and car terminal services, as well as general cargo, ship repair, logistic and free zone services. The main shareholder of Piraeus Port Authority S.A., with a stake of 67 percent, is COSCO SHIPPING, one of the largest maritime companies in the world.
Over the last decade the company has experienced a remarkable growth in all port activities, which is still underway, largely contributing to the country’s economy, while driven by green development and increased digitalization, alongside a people-first approach and a spirit of giving back to the society.
PPA is a member of “ECO PORTS”, holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2018 Certifications, is included in the Athens Stock Exchange ESG index and is one of the “Most Sustainable Companies in Greece 2024”.
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