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Piraeus Port Authority was main sponsor of the Athens Ferry Shipping Summit
Piraeus Port Authority says the Ferry Shipping Summit 2026 was held in Athens on 8–9 October with more than 200 delegates from several European countries, and that the authority was the main sponsor.
Source: Piraeus Port Authority (opens in a new tab)
Piraeus Port Authority said on 14 October 2026 that the Ferry Shipping Summit 2026 took place in Athens on 8 and 9 October, with more than 200 delegates from several European countries. The authority was the event’s main sponsor. The theme was “Ferries and Ports – Connecting People and Business.” The authority said the summit was a platform for the ferry and port sectors, and pointed to their role in connectivity, tourism, trade and the development of local communities.
The authority said the topics included the digitalization of port operations, the energy transition, enhanced operational efficiency, and the development of modern and sustainable port infrastructure and services. It said closer cooperation between ports and ferry operators was emphasised. Delegates toured the Port of Piraeus.