Ports of Katakolo and Patras will become pivotal hubs for tourism and economic growth in Greece
More Opportunities and plans to enhance cruise and maritime tourism in the 2 ports of Greece ( Kataolo and Patras )
In this context Authorities have issued a tender to hire legal, financial, and technical consultants to determine whether the management of specific services will be handled by a single investor, separately, or through a hybrid approach.
Where The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) is reportedly proceeding with the sub-concession of port activities for cruises and pleasure boats in the ports of Patras and Katakolo, according to Ν
The two ports are important hubs for the tourism industry with access to the Ionian corridor. According to the plans, the two ports will operate complementary in the cruise and marine tourism sectors, without being competitive. The goal is to better manage cruise and marine tourism visitors in both ports
The strategic positioning of these ports could elevate them as prominent players in the global cruise and maritime tourism market.
Experts point to the Port of Thessaloniki as a successful model, where strong collaboration between port authorities and local stakeholders, combined with effective international promotion, has driven a surge in cruise activity. Katakolo and Patras could achieve similar results with coordinated strategies.
According to port executives, the distance between them is expected to be significantly reduced after the completion of the Patras-Pyrgos road axis.
It is noteworthy that in 2023, the Port of Patras handled over 365,000 international ferry passengers and 176,000 domestic travelers. It also facilitated the movement of nearly 90,000 vehicles and 83,000 trucks abroad, along with significant domestic traffic. Container throughput reached 12,622 units, while bulk dry cargo volumes totaled 302,117 tons.
With these ambitious developments, the ports of Katakolo and Patras are set to become pivotal hubs for tourism and economic growth, offering significant benefits to local communities and international investors alike.
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