Port of Piraeus

Global Times: Fujian-based 'Silk Road Maritime' association expands shipping routes to 116, reaching 131 harbors in the world

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Monday, September 11, 2023
China Meteorological Administration, BRI, Single-mode optical fiber, Maritime Silk Road, Committee, History, Port of Piraeus, Forecasting, Belt and Road Initiative, Congress, Meteorological Administration, Weather, Belt, Silk Road, Shipbuilding

In the past five years, the total number of "Silk Road Maritime" members has risen to 317.

Key Points: 
  • In the past five years, the total number of "Silk Road Maritime" members has risen to 317.
  • The number of ship routes operated by the association hit 116, reaching 131 harbors in 43 countries.
  • As of August 31 this year, shipping routes making up the "Silk Road Maritime" have operated 12,096 freight vessels, facilitating over 14 million standard containers, the association said.
  • Chen pledged that the "Silk Road Maritime" will continue to cooperate with all association members, in a bid to further upgrade cooperation throughout the association, to accelerate shipping industry development.

JinkoSolar Signs Agreement with COSCO to Use Port of Piraeus as a Distribution Hub for Europe

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Companies of China, Companies, Port operating companies, Economy of China, Jinko Solar, COSCO, Port of Piraeus, Piraeus, Port

"The Port of Piraeus is the ideal distribution hub to strategically expand JinkoSolar's logistics and distribution network in Europe," said Mr. Frank Niendorf, General Manager of JinkoSolar Europe.

Key Points: 
  • "The Port of Piraeus is the ideal distribution hub to strategically expand JinkoSolar's logistics and distribution network in Europe," said Mr. Frank Niendorf, General Manager of JinkoSolar Europe.
  • Mr. Xudong Su, Managing Director of COSCO SHIPPING Lines (Greece) commented, "Today's agreement is an important milestone for COSCO.
  • This partnership reflects the trust JinkoSolar has in our experienced team and operations to provide the highest quality E2E Supply Chain Solutions through the distribution hub in the Port of Piraeus.
  • JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world.