Greek transport hub expands north‑south integration

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Zakynthos Port Developments Move Forward After Ministerial Visit

   Greek Minister of Shipping Vasilis Kikilias visited Zakynthos, where DEEP president Stelios Gouliaris said port dredging, asphalt paving, lighting upgrades and a new master plan are moving from planning to real

2. 5 days ago

   [POLITICS] 15 sources

   Greek Minister Vasilis Kikilias announces first Zakynthos port projects since 1999

   Minister Vasilis Kikilias affirmed that Zakynthos will see its first port works since 1999, with a master‑plan, harbour deepening, beach restoration and a floating ambulance, aiming to boost local economy and t

3. 13 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Greek Shipping Minister Visits Chalkida Shipyards to Discuss Expansion

   Greek Shipping Minister Vasilis Kikilis toured Chalkida Shipyards, stressing its economic role for 600 families and outlining plans to link the yard with a new commercial port for long‑term expansion.

4. 21 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   Northern Greece positioned as maritime and logistics hub at 7th Balkan Forum

   The 7th Balkan Forum in Thessaloniki highlighted Northern Greece’s potential as a maritime and logistics hub, urging port upgrades, better rail‑road links and new cruise routes.

5. 22 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Thessaloniki Port’s Project 6 reaches first construction milestone

   Thessaloniki Port installed the first of 21 caissons for Project 6, expanding the quay and draft to boost capacity and regional trade, officials say it’s a historic national investment.

6. 24 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Thessaloniki Port expands Provalta 6, doubling capacity and creating thousands of jobs

   The Provalta 6 berth at Thessaloniki Port has been enlarged, raising depth to 16.8 m, length to 1,081 m and capacity to 1.5 M TEU, projecting €1.4 bn added value and up to 52 k jobs.

7. 24 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Greek Shipping Minister Vasilis Kikilias unveils €200 m expansion of Thessaloniki’s 6th Pier

   Greek minister Vasilis Kikilias announces a €200 m expansion of Thessaloniki’s 6th Pier, aiming to add 500 m of quay, create ~20,000 jobs and support a booming cruise sector.

8. 25 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Northern Greece positioned as maritime hub to boost the blue economy

   Greek officials promote a maritime cluster in Northern Greece, linking ports such as Thessaloniki, Kavala and Alexandroupoli with shipbuilding, logistics and green technologies to boost the country's blue‑water

9. 26 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Greek Shipping Leaders Promote North‑South Integration at Balkan Forum

   At the Balkan Forum, Greek shipping leaders urged north‑south cooperation, stressing ports, logistics and export opportunities to drive national economic growth.

10. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Greece targets economic boost by linking shipping sector with shipbuilding industry

    A Bank of Greece study says tighter links between Greek shipping and shipbuilding could lift domestic value added, boost high‑spec exports and modernise shipyards, with the fleet contributing 8.2 % of GDP and €

11. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Thessaloniki launches new ferry service to Sporades islands

    A new SeaJets ferry line connects Thessaloniki to the Sporades islands, running five times weekly with high initial demand and state‑funded €3.41 million support.

12. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Kalamata Airport awarded 40‑year concession to Fraport‑Delta‑Pilea consortium

    Greece signs a 40‑year concession for Kalamata Airport to a Fraport‑led consortium, pledging €28 million in upgrades and a €45 million purchase price to modernise the regional hub.

13. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Greek Innovation Fund targets over €1 billion in investments by 2029

    Greece's Innovation and Infrastructure Fund aims to raise €1 billion in the next three years, with its first digital‑infrastructure investment imminent and a new airport concession signed, signaling a broader经济

14. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Island Minister Vasilis Kikilias pledges local solutions during Lesbos visit

    Minister Vasilis Kikilias visited Lesbos, stressing locally‑driven island upgrades, port and water projects, and a new Aegean policy chief.

15. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Greek Minister Basilis Kikilias visits Lefkada to boost island infrastructure

    Greek Minister Basilis Kikilias visited Lefkada, pledging port upgrades, desalination projects and a new General Secretary to address island needs, emphasizing local solutions.

16. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Manolis Koutoulakis visits Volos port to discuss upgrades and Egypt link

    New Shipping Secretary Manolis Koutoulakis visits Volos port, addressing berth repairs, investment needs, Green Fund aid, and a proposed link with Egypt’s Alexandria port.

17. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Shipping Minister Vasili Kikilias announces port upgrades in Nafpaktos, Mesologgi and Astakos

    Greek Shipping Minister Vasili Kikilias visited Nafpaktos, Mesologgi and Astakos, pledging accelerated port upgrades and investment in the maritime sector to boost regional jobs and tourism.

18. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greek Deputy Minister Stephanos Gikas backs Thessaloniki port expansion and island ferry upgrades

    Greek Deputy Minister Stephanos Gikas inspected the Thessaloniki port’s Problyta 6 expansion and, at a Corfu forum, unveiled higher subsidies for loss‑making ferry routes and new Ionian island port upgrades.

19. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Greece invests €180 million to modernize island ports and foster green maritime growth

    Greece has earmarked €180 million to upgrade about 30 island and regional ports, boost ferry subsidies, launch a four‑year tender for non‑scheduled routes, and add green infrastructure like shore‑power, aiming

20. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Greece approves 45‑million‑euro contract for Kalamata International Airport

    Greece’s cabinet approved a 40‑year, €45 million concession for Kalamata International Airport, granting a FRAPORT‑led consortium the right to operate and invest €28.3 million in upgrades to boost regional tour

21. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Greek Cabinet Approves 40‑Year Concession of Kalamata International Airport to FRAPORT Consortium

    Greek cabinet approved a 40‑year concession for Kalamata Airport to a FRAPORT‑led consortium, with a €45.2 m investment and €28.3 m slated for upgrades in the first three years.

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