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Holidaymakers return from long weekend as ports and roads brace for heavy traffic

The return of holidaymakers from the Holy Spirit long weekend is expected to peak on Monday afternoon and evening, with authorities on alert at ports and across the road network.

Holy Saturday exodus: More than 5,800 passengers to depart from Attica ports

The Easter getaway has been in full swing over the past 24 hours – 51 routes departing from Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio before Easter Sunday

Holiday exodus peaks: Traffic at a standstill on Kifissos and Athens–Corinth motorway, 45-minute delays on Attiki Odos – Congestion at ports and bus stations

The Easter travel exodus is in full swing, with heavy traffic across major roads, ports, and intercity bus stations in the Attica region

Increase of 11.7% in cruise ship arrivals at Greek ports in 2025

Ports that have long been key hubs for the international cruise market include Piraeus, Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu, Heraklion and Rhodes

Code “Port Arc”: The US plan that is redrawing the map of Greece from North to South

Energy, defense, and logistics are connected in a broader geopolitical strategy - Which ports are involved and what is being discussed behind the scenes

Greek ports led maritime transport in the EU in 2024, according to Eurostat

Greece increased its passenger numbers by 7.1 million – Piraeus among the busiest ports

Greek ports in the spotlight: Why Greece is evolving into a key commercial and a geopolitical gateway for Europe

The gradual opening of the Suez Canal to larger ships is further increasing the cargo directed toward Greek ports - The new port entering the map and Cosco’s presence in Piraeus

Ports, tunnels, and infrastructure in the EU being prepared for military use – Which ones are in Greece

In cooperation with NATO, Europe is set to adapt civil infrastructure for Euro-defense purposes – 500 "hotspots" identified

BlackRock bought the ports of Hutchison Ports for $22.8 billion – Including the ports in the Panama Canal

Trump's pressure is paying off - A consortium led by BlackRock has agreed with CK Hutchison

5.8% drop in container traffic from Piraeus due to the Houthis

For the full year, Cosco handled 112 million TEUs

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