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Greek Ports Board Advances Green and Digital Transition Strategy

Friday, 10 July 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

The Board of Directors of the Union of Ports of Greece held an official meeting in Heraklion, hosted at the headquarters of the Heraklion Port Authority. The session brought together port representatives from across Greece, with local port president Manolis Koutoulakis in attendance. The central agenda focused on Greece's green and digital transition strategy for its port network, covering plans to modernize infrastructure, reduce environmental impact, and improve digital services across Greek ports. For visitors arriving in Crete by ferry, this signals ongoing investment in Heraklion's port facilities and operations. Heraklion Port is one of the busiest in Greece, serving frequent ferry connections to Athens (Piraeus), the Cyclades, and other Aegean islands. Travelers planning to use ferry services should check current schedules directly with operators, as port modernization works can occasionally affect terminal access and boarding procedures.

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