Piraeus Port

Piraeus Port is the busiest passenger port in Europe and the third most active in the world, located in Piraeus, Greece. Major towns near Piraeus Port are Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Irakleion, Volos, Larissa, Kavala, Alexandroupoli, Chania and Heraklion. Piraeus is Greece’s largest and busiest port, handling over 20 million passengers and 3 million TEUs annually. The port is also a central hub for cruise ships in the Mediterranean, with over 500,000 cruise passengers passing through the port each year. Piraeus has a long history, dating back to the ancient Greek city of Athens. The port was used as the main port of Athens during the Classical and Hellenistic periods and was greatly expanded during the Roman period. In the Byzantine period, the port was known as the Port of Constantinople and was the main entry point for trade and travel between Constantinople and the West. The modern port of Piraeus was developed in the late 19th century when Greece began to industrialize and grow as a nation. The port was expanded and modernized in the early 20th century and became the main port of Athens after the city was awarded the hosting rights for the 1896 Summer Olympics. Today, Piraeus is a thriving commercial and passenger port with many facilities and services for visitors and residents alike. The port is home to several restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, a museum, an aquarium, and many parks and open spaces. Piraeus is also well-connected to Athens, with a regular ferry service operating between the port and the city center.

The Port of Piraeus does not have any specific export or import requirements. However, all shipments must comply with the applicable laws and regulations of Greece, the European Union, and the country of origin or destination. The following documents are required for all shipments: commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin (if required), packing list, insurance certificate, and other documents as required by the laws and regulations of Greece, the European Union, and the country of origin or destination. In addition, all shipments must be labeled and packaged by international standards.