Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Shipping Vassilis Demetriades said on Tuesday that the goal of establishing a Cyprus-Piraeus ferry link next May is attainable, adding that the Deputy Ministry is about to launch a tender in October, CNA reports.
“The May deadline is attainable since with the launching of tenders we aim to provide a period of 2 to 2,5 months for candidates to study the proposals,” he noted adding that terms will provide that the ferry link commences in early May, ahead of the summer season.
Speaking before the House Committee on Energy, Commerce, Industry, and Tourism, Demetriades said that several issues are still under discussion with the Greek authorities and the port of Piraeus, including the fact that this will be the first arrival from a non-Schengen destination, and they talk about issues that have to do with the passenger terminal and customs.
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