Captain Weng Ling, Deputy CEO of PPA SA., speaking at the Delphi Forum, reffered to the importance of Piraeus Port, as it is a gateway to Europe.

He noted that PPA has €300 million investment plans in progress, which aim not only to improve the existing infrastructure and facilities but to create new ones, that will contribute to increasing the port's competitiveness.

Apart from that, he mentioned that today the port has combined all activities and means of the supply chain, providing quality logistics services and he added that "Cosco is working in the direction of improving the connection of the railway network to the port and has been succesful in recent years.

In the last few years, through the distribution of profits and the increase in the volume of services provided, the port of Piraeus has effectively contributed to social welfare, creating thousands of working positions, he added.

Also, Captain Weng Ling, said that "All of the above advantages have given the port maximum acceptance by the markets, not just as a local gateway, but also as a gateway to Europe".

Finally, he reminded that COSCO from the beginning recognized the strategic importance of the port, which is also provided due to its proximity to the Suez Canal, and highlighted that, "as a global shipping industry, strongly believed in Piraeus port value since 2009".