A new era for the upgrading and development of the port of Thessaloniki is marked by the issuance of the Presidential Decree, which approved its master plan, as pointed out by the Executive President of OLTH SA, Athanasios Liagos.

The Presidential Decree paves the way for the rapid promotion of the long -awaited project of the expansion of the 6th pier of the port, for which the procedures will be initiated immediately by obtaining all the required licenses within the following months.

More specifically, the issuance of the Presidential Decree is an important milestone for the port of Thessaloniki, as the company now has the opportunity to fully implement its development planning through specific projects and investments: “With the approval of the updated Master Plan and the Strategic Environmental Impact Study, OLTH SA It is able to fully implement the compulsory investments related to the upgrading and modernization of the port, “the company said in a statement today.

Among the significant investments that will further promote OLTH SA, the project of expansion of the pier 6 plays a major role. allowing it to receive main lines of main lines up to 24,000 TEUS (container measurement unit). Following the issuance of the Presidential Decree for the Master Plan, the procedures for investment in pier 6 will move immediately, by obtaining all the licenses necessary for the relevant construction projects, a development expected within the next few months. ” It is also recalled that the Compulsory Investment Program includes the restoration and utilization of the old customs station, as well as projects to improve, repair, upgrade and reconstruct existing infrastructure of the port.

These investments, in conjunction with the completion of the port interconnection with the rail and road network (PATHE and Egnatia Odos), as well as with additional non -compulsory investment, will cultivate – under the administration of OLTH – cross -border synergies and further enhance the Its competitive advantages, contributing significantly to the development of Thessaloniki and the wider region.

“The issuance of the Presidential Decree marks a new era for the upgrading and development of the port of Thessaloniki, through important infrastructure and large investment projects. Having made mandatory and non -compulsory investments of more than 71.3 million euros since March 2018, OLTH SA. It is fully prepared for the implementation of its development planning and the works of the Master Plan, which will make a significant contribution and a multiplier impact on the economy and society at local and national level. For our part, we would like to thank all the competent government and government bodies, with whom we have worked harmoniously all this time for the approval and promotion of the port’s master plan, “Mr Liagos said.
The important projects launched through the Master Plan will give further impetus to the successful development course recorded by OLTH SA. Since its privatization until today, the administration estimates. The company has recorded strong performance in the areas of containers and bulk cargo, on the cruise, as well as its expansion to the combined transport industry. “The investments to be implemented in the coming period have a look at the future and will create multiple benefits and positive synergies for the company itself and the port, for the national and local economy, as well as for the city of Thessaloniki and society as a whole The announcement concludes.