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Seized titanium reportedly bound for Iran
Titanium rods and high-tech lathes, which are raw materials that can have civilian, commercial, but also military use, have been seized by customs officers at the port of Piraeus. They were loaded at the port of Shanghai in China and, according to information from a foreign agency that reached the Money Laundering Authority, were destined for Iran.
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Piraeus Port has matched Valencia
Piraeus Port Authority Chairman Zenggang Yu described last year as one of the most successful in the history of the port of Piraeus, speaking at the 8th Delphi Economic Forum on Friday.
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Davelor to make its Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum debut
Davelor Ships Services will participate as an exhibitor at the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum for the first time this month, aiming to promote its wide range of services that include crew handling, spare forwarding and logistics, technical & repair support and medical services.
Cruise tourism set for significant growth
As the international cruise industry prepares for the highly anticipated Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum on April 25-26 in Thessaloniki, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) predicts that the sector will attract up to 33 million passengers in 2023, significantly exceeding the 29.7 million recorded in 2019, the last year before the pandemic.
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The West’s new interest in infrastructure
How things have changed in 15 years! In 2008, a Chinese state company, Cosco, bought the port of Piraeus, outbidding a Hong Kong-based multinational. No Western firm showed an interest in Greece's biggest port.
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Strong winds keeping ferries tied up at port
Ferries scheduled to depart from Piraeus port this morning will be delayed due to strong winds.
Passengers who are planning to travel are advised to contact the local port authorities or the shipping companies for further information.
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Greek ports see big increase in passenger traffic
Passenger traffic at Greek ports grew 19.2% in the third quarter of 2022 compared with the same period of 2021, after rising by 34.3% in the corresponding periods in 2021/2020, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) reported on Thursday.
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Ship with Military Equipment for Training NATO Forces in Bulgaria and Romania arrived from the US in Alexandroupolis
An American ship with military equipment intended for NATO forces stationed in Bulgaria and Romania has arrived at the port of Alexandroupolis, Greece, reported ANA-MPA, quoted by BTA. The cargo is intended for military training in the Black Sea in Southeast Europe.
Trabzon port welcomes first cruise ship this year
The province of Trabzon, on Türkiye's Black Sea coast, has welcomed this year's first cruise ship.
The 195-meters long "Astoria Grande" arrived at the city's port with 505 Russians on board.
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Over 1 mln cruise passengers visit Türkiye last year
The number of cruise ships visiting Türkiye and cruise passengers increased significantly in 2022 from the previous month, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Adil Karaismailoğlu has announced.