The Port of Piraeus has once again been recognized for excellence in passenger transport, receiving the prestigious “Ferry Shipping Port of the Year 2024” award at a special ceremony during the European Ferry Shipping Summit.

This award highlights Piraeus’ commitment to strategic development, ongoing investments, and comprehensive modernization, resulting in consistently positive upward trajectory across all sectors of port operations. In particular in recent years, passenger transport is noteworthy, meaning ferry shipping and cruise sector. The port of Piraeus, now serving approximately 20 million passengers annually, is the largest port in Europe and one of the largest in the world. By providing high level services, Piraeus port is acting as a critical transportation hub, connecting mainland Greece with the Aegean islands and Crete, while also functioning as a primary gateway from Europe to its southeastern borders.

The CEO of PPA S.A. Mr. Su Xudong shared his pride in this accomplishment, stating: “At PPA S.A., we are delighted and deeply proud of the continuous recognition the port receives. The dedicated and systematic efforts of our team combined with their extensive experience and expertise are key to Piraeus’ success as a model port, exemplifying efficiency and responsible operations.”

Held in Greece for the first time, this year’s European Ferry Shipping Summit took place in early November, bringing together industry leaders across Europe, with the participation of approximately 200 delegates from almost all European countries. During the conference, a tour was held at the Piraeus Port facilities and were presented the port services at the passenger and cargo piers.