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Crete Poised to Become Mediterranean Trade Crossroads

Tuesday, 30 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

The President of the Heraklion Chamber of Commerce, Vangelis Karkanakis, spoke on CRETAONE 102.3 radio about Crete's potential to become a major trade and transport hub in the Eastern Mediterranean. Business leaders are calling on policymakers to adopt a new strategy that would strengthen Crete's commercial infrastructure and logistics capacity, taking advantage of the island's geographic position at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The business community is pushing for specific interventions, including improvements to port facilities and freight networks. For visitors, this signals ongoing investment in Crete's connectivity and infrastructure. Enhanced transport links could mean better flight routes, improved ferry services, and smoother travel logistics across the island in the coming years, particularly as the new Kastelli International Airport near Heraklion is projected to open around 2028.

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