With the aim of radically changing the image of the port of Piraeus – whose passenger traffic amounts to 11.5 million passengers – and to upgrade its operation for the benefit of travelers, Minister of Maritime and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, held this afternoon and a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer. Angel Karakosta.

The Ministry and the PPA Administration have agreed to a common framework for direct interventions, focusing on the traveler – Greek or foreign – aimed at enhancing the security, accessibility and quality of services.

Interventions agreed include:

• ⁠ Security and controlled access: Following fencing and loading spaces, high resolution cameras installation, lighting enhancement and more.

• Outpassing passenger service: Create passenger stations and roofs with cooling systems, WC installation, free drinking water supply, first aid station operation.

• ⁠ ⁠ Accessibility and disabled: Construction of access ramps, shuttle buses low -footing, etc.

• ⁠ ⁠ DIABLE Information: Real -time display installation for gates, itineraries and transfers, etc.

• ⁠ Framework and cleanliness: More bins, oil painting, pavements, wells and sidewalks etc.

The implementation begins immediately and the aim is, already in the summer, that a new picture of Piraeus, worthy of its importance, be begun to be captured as a national gateway to the islands of the country.

Following are the statements by the Minister of Maritime and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilia and PPA Managing Director SA, Su Xudong.

V. Kikilias: ‘First of all, I would like to thank Mr. SU and the administration of PPA for their continued presence and cooperation. We would like to announce that in the coming weeks and by mid -June, we will proceed with the following investments related to the port part of the ferry and therefore, the 11.5 million Greek visitors and foreign tourists visiting the country’s largest port. They will concern specific areas inside the port, which can park cars and trucks to board the ships and land. And all the security rules in the port of Piraeus. Free fresh water, in chillers for visitors and travelers. Chemical toilets. A special trash sorting and collection system, in terms of recycling and cleaning in the port. Copras, which have already begun and are placed, along with special benches and dew systems for those waiting for the ships. And everything else needed and required in times, in “waves”, so that our visitors to the port of Piraeus – where COSCO and PPA have made very significant investments – to feel and see these investments in the port of the port. “

Su Xudong: ‘PPA SA It always follows the guidelines of the Ministry of Maritime and Island Policy. After this meeting, I received very clear goals from the Minister, Vassilis Kikilia. And we are committed to continuing efforts in the common interest of Greek citizens. Thank you very much for the cooperation. “