Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA S.A.) and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), launching a strategic collaboration in the fields of research, technological advancement, and sustainable port development.<\/p>\n
The Memorandum aims to strengthen cooperation between the academic community and the port industry through joint initiatives in areas such as smart port technologies, digital transformation, environmental sustainability, maritime safety, and logistics. It also establishes a framework for collaborative research, knowledge exchange, and educational activities, fostering the development of advanced solutions for the maritime sector.<\/p>\n
On the signing, the Chairman of PPA S.A., Mr. Han Chao<\/strong> stated:<\/p>\n “Our cooperation with the National Technical University of Athens marks an important step in strengthening the connection between academia and the port industry. By leveraging NTUA’s scientific expertise alongside PPA’s operational experience, we are creating the conditions to develop advanced solutions that will support the sustainable development of the Port of Piraeus.<\/em>”<\/p>\n The rector of the National Technical University of Athens, Mr. Ioannis Chatzigeorgiou<\/strong> also stated:<\/p>\n As a member of the COSCO SHIPPING Group, PPA S.A. remains committed to the continuous modernisation of the Port of Piraeus by fostering strategic partnerships that strengthen competitiveness, promote sustainable growth, and create long-term value for the Greek maritime sector and the national economy.<\/p>\n The National Technical University of Athens, Greece’s leading technological institution, leverages its long-standing scientific tradition and the high-level expertise of its academic community to contribute to the development of innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of the port industry and the Greek economy.<\/p>\n The signing of the Memorandum marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between PPA S.A. and NTUA, with the shared objective of advancing research, technology, and expertise for the benefit of the Port of Piraeus, the Greek maritime industry, and Greece’s broader economic development.<\/p>\n About PPA S.A. Over the last decade the company has experienced a remarkable growth in all port activities, which is still underway, largely contributing to the country\u2019s economy, while driven by green development and increased digitalization, alongside a people-first approach and a spirit of giving back to society.<\/p>\n PPA holds the ”ECO PORT” PERS status, is included in the Euronext Athens ESG index and is one of the \u201cMost Sustainable Companies in Greece 2026\u201d.<\/p>\n For more information please visit https:\/\/olp.gr<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA S.A.) and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) signed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":282209,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[273,298],"tags":[307],"class_list":["post-282213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-maritimes-news","category-seagoing-maritimes-news","tag-featured-en"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nPiraeus Port Authority SA<\/strong>, a Euronext Athens listed company, is engaged in the management and operation of Piraeus Port, Greece\u2019s largest port and one of the largest integrated harbours in Europe, providing a complete range of services. Some of the company\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n