International Tender for Port of Elefsina

Greece’s Shipping and Island Policy Minister Vasilis Kikilias said an international tender would be held to upgrade the port of Elefsina. Kikilias added the aim was to boost development and deliver “multiple added value” to western Attica.

Kikilias stated that the tender is required by European legislation for port concessions, in order to upgrade the port, enable commercial use, and potentially even military use. He also highlighted the strategic location of the Elefsina port, underlining that the area could host a high-end marina for superyachts, while the coastal zone could be redeveloped.

The Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations (Growthfund) is accelerating procedures for the Elefsina port project and is preparing to appoint the necessary advisers to launch the sub-concession tender for the “new commercial port of Elefsina.” According to the current timetable, the call for expressions of interest is expected to be issued by the end of March.