Location Piraeus, Greece
Client Piraeus Port Authority S.A.
Services Advisory, Independent Engineer
Project Value €350 Million
Covering an area of more than 5 million SM along an approximately 24 KM coastline, the Port of Piraeus is the largest seaport in Greece. As a gateway to the Greek islands, it is one of the busiest passenger ports in Europe. The port is also a vital commercial hub and the first major port of call on the Asia–Europe trade route after the Suez Canal, linking the Mediterranean with the Balkans, the countries surrounding the Black Sea, and Northern Europe. As part of a concession agreement with the Hellenic Republic, the Piraeus Port Authority (PPA), the port’s operator, is undertaking a capital expenditure program to maintain and enhance port infrastructure and facilities. In addition to maintenance works and reconstruction, the program includes new construction and expansion projects, the procurement of equipment, and engineering studies. The program will contribute to safer and more efficient operations at the port while enhancing the passenger experience.
One of the program’s most notable projects is the €136 million expansion of the existing passenger port. The project comprises the reclamation of 134,000 SM of land, the construction of an approximately 1,500-meter quay wall, and the delivery of a pair of dedicated cruise berths measuring 390 and 350 meters in length with depths ranging from 19 to 29 meters. The new berths will accommodate vessels more than 300 meters long. The project is expected to conclude in late 2028.
Other projects include the expansion of the existing roll-on/roll-off terminal, the construction of a new pier for petroleum, the conversion of warehouse space into a cruise terminal, dredging works, the repair and upgrade of a variety of port infrastructure and equipment, and multiple engineering studies.
The PPA selected Hill to provide independent engineering services for the capital expenditure program. Hill’s scope includes reviewing the PPA’s Master Plan and Port Development Plan to help ensure compliance with the requirements of the concession agreement. Our team also reviews design and procurement documents and supervises construction to verify compliance with approved designs, standards, regulations, budgets, and schedules. Additionally, Hill is monitoring the delivery and acceptance of equipment and other assets throughout the program. By coordinating with the PPA, the Hellenic Republic, and other stakeholders and making recommendations grounded in the concession agreement, Hill has helped PPA overcome challenges and keep projects moving forward while maintaining operations throughout the program’s life cycle.
