THE GREEK LOGISTICS MARKET

Having presented on previous pages all the data of the most recent surveys regarding the development of the wider supply chain market in Greece, we asked the representatives of the collective bodies of the wider sector of

Freight Transport & Logistics in Greece “why would they suggest someone to invest in the Greek market”.

Below are their detailed answers or the presentation of actions they have developed themselves to promote Greek logistics.

HELLENIC FEDERATION OF ROAD TRANSPORTS & LOGO & PHOTO KENANIDIS

Greece’s geographical position as a gateway between East and West, has played an important role in global trade during the last decades. In addition, more than 25 important commercial seaports currently operate in Greece, five of them have been identified by the EU as ports of strategic interest. The increasing dynamics of the Greek ports that are strategically located and could easily be transformed into regional logistics hubs for goods traveling from Asia to Europe, create a great opportunity for investments in logistics and transport to take advantage of the increasing trade flows in an efficient way.

In terms of transport, the ongoing investments in road infrastructure have turned Greece into an important corridor connecting both sea and road networks, and thus facilitating intermodal transport of goods. Meanwhile, transport services provided by Greek transport operators are the synonym to safety, efficiency, and speed. Although, national road transport has faced with several challenges during the last decade, the increasing volume of cargo transiting Greece, is expected to boost road transport activity in the coming years.

The Greek transport and logistics market is reaching a turning point with great opportunities for growth and improvement, and a huge potential to develop the country’s position as a global logistics hub. Timing for investment in the Greek Logistics Market has never been more appropriate than it is today.