The President of Piraeus Port (OLP)Yu Zenggang spoke of the economic and strategic position of Piraeus port which has turned into a significant international hub in all sectors in an interview with Athens- Macedonian News Agency.
Zenggang noted that in 2022 750 cruise ships are expected, 66% of which will be homeported at the Port of Piraeus, while arrivals of new companies are also scheduled for 2022. The expansion of the Cruise Terminal is part of PPA’s mandatory investment plan. It is of great significance for the Port of Piraeus, but also for Greek tourism and the economy. It aims at turning the Port of Piraeus into a Homeport destination on the map of international cruises, where large cruise ships can launch and end their journey and not just use it as an intermediate stoppage. Being a home port is a significant income generator for the local and national economy since ships spend more time in the country and increase the consumption of services and products by all involved actors including the cruise company, the vessel, the crew, the passengers, etc.
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