Lavrio Port on Track for Future Development and Upgrading

Photo source: Shipping Ministry

The Greek government’s strategic plan to enhance key port infrastructure includes the development of the port of Lavrio, Attica’s third-largest port, as confirmed by Deputy Minister for Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Stefanos Gikas.

During a recent visit to the port, Gikas met with Lavrio Port Authority CEO Giorgos Vakondios, who briefed him on the port’s financial progress, growing popularity, and upcoming investment plans.

Located at the southern tip of Attica and serving as a gateway from mainland Greece to the Aegean Sea, Lavrio is currently in the second phase of its privatization process, with 50 percent of its shares set to be sold through a tender managed by the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF).

Photo source: HRADF

“The port of Lavrion is entering a new development and upgrading stage,” Gikas said while discussing with Vakondios.

He expressed confidence that the port’s privatization and planned investments will bring extensive benefits to the region. “The involvement of capable investors, who will also contribute a substantial sum to the state, will generate numerous jobs and business opportunities, benefiting the local community and business landscape.”

Gikas: Cooperative relationships are key

The deputy minister also attended a conference titled “The Privatization of the Port of Lavrio – Present and Future of Sea Tourism,” organized by the Association of Professional Yacht Owners without Crew, known as Ippokampos, with support from the Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Bareboat Association, known as SITESAP.

Deputy Shipping Minister Stefanos Gikas. Photo source: SITESAP

In his address, Gikas emphasized the importance of cooperative relationships between the incoming investors, local authorities, the community, and stakeholders in the port. “I am confident this will be the case in Lavrio,” he said.

On his part, the port authority’s CEO, Giorgos Vakondios, highlighted the installation of floating docks as part of Lavrio’s development plans and outlined additional investments required from the future port operator, who will also oversee port management. He assured stakeholders that fostering tourism at the port remains a priority.

At the same conference, Ippokampos President Haris Hatziveroglou and SITESAP President Efthimis Bibis stressed the need for expanded berthing facilities across Greece and proposed a new marina for professional tourist vessels in Attica.

SITESAP President Efthimis Bibis

They called for assurances that 80 percent of the new docking slots at Lavrio will be allocated to professional tourist boats, and for the retention of the planned floating docks post-privatization.

The associations also requested improved infrastructure at Lavrio’s marina, supporting the installation of floating docks and ensuring organized land facilities for boat storage during winter months.