Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA S.A.) and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), launching a strategic collaboration in the fields of research, technological advancement, and sustainable port development.
The Memorandum aims to strengthen cooperation between the academic community and the port industry through joint initiatives in areas such as smart port technologies, digital transformation, environmental sustainability, maritime safety, and logistics. It also establishes a framework for collaborative research, knowledge exchange, and educational activities, fostering the development of advanced solutions for the maritime sector.
On the signing, the Chairman of PPA S.A., Mr. Han Chao stated:
“Our cooperation with the National Technical University of Athens marks an important step in strengthening the connection between academia and the port industry. By leveraging NTUA’s scientific expertise alongside PPA’s operational experience, we are creating the conditions to develop advanced solutions that will support the sustainable development of the Port of Piraeus.”
The rector of the National Technical University of Athens, Mr. Ioannis Chatzigeorgiou also stated:
As a member of the COSCO SHIPPING Group, PPA S.A. remains committed to the continuous modernisation of the Port of Piraeus by fostering strategic partnerships that strengthen competitiveness, promote sustainable growth, and create long-term value for the Greek maritime sector and the national economy.
The National Technical University of Athens, Greece’s leading technological institution, leverages its long-standing scientific tradition and the high-level expertise of its academic community to contribute to the development of innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of the port industry and the Greek economy.
The signing of the Memorandum marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between PPA S.A. and NTUA, with the shared objective of advancing research, technology, and expertise for the benefit of the Port of Piraeus, the Greek maritime industry, and Greece’s broader economic development.
