What Piraeus Container Terminal does

Piraeus Container Terminal (PCT) is a Greek container terminal operator providing container handling, storage, loading, and unloading services for international shipping lines, regional feeder operators, and logistics providers. Founded in 2009, PCT is located in Perama within the Port of Piraeus and operates 24/7 across three shifts. It currently ranks 4th in Europe and 1st in the Mediterranean by container throughput, processing over 5.5 million TEUs annually, and serves as a strategic gateway between Asia and Europe.

The terminal operates an integrated technology platform including the Web IP system (an encrypted VPN-based information system providing real-time port operation data to shipping line agents), the Auto-Gate Process System with Driver ID cards (automated gate control with photo identification, plate detection, and four control checkpoints), the Container Discharge Info System for cargo tracking, and an AIS App integrated with MarineTraffic for near real-time vessel positioning. Beyond core handling services, PCT offers short-sea feeder connections to other Mediterranean ports, intermodal rail services to inland European destinations (with capacity quadrupled in recent years), PCDC warehouse storage, and an e-Services Portal for customer self-service. The facility holds Free Zone Type I status, AEO certification, and ISPS Code compliance.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based fees across container handling, feeder shipping, intermodal rail, and warehouse services under multi-year contracts with shipping lines; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. PCT is a wholly-owned subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, the port-operating arm of China COSCO Shipping Corporation, and represents the first major Chinese port investment in Greece. The company has executed over EUR 600 million in capital investment across 14 years, contributed EUR 961 million in fiscal benefits to Greece from 2009 to 2023, and signed EUR 255 million in supplier contracts during 2023-2024 with more than 600 suppliers, primarily from the local community. Managing Director is Capt. Wang Jihang.

Name

Piraeus Container Terminal

Legal name

Σταθμός Εμπορευματοκιβωτίων Πειραιά Μονοπρόσωπη Α.Ε. (Piraeus Container Terminal Single Member S.A.)

Website

https://pct.com.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Piraeus Container Terminal (PCT) is a Greek container terminal operator serving international shipping lines and logistics providers, ranked 4th in Europe and 1st in the Mediterranean with over 5.5 million TEUs of annual throughput.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Container Terminal Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Container Terminal Operating Services & Management (Terminal Operator / Concessionaire) (TLAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gateway Container Terminals (Import/Export) (TLAHAAAB), Feeder & Short-Sea Container Terminals (TLAHAAAC), Intermodal Terminal Operations (Rail–Truck) (TLAJAFAA)

Keywords

• Container terminal services
• Port logistics operations
• Intermodal rail transport
• Vessel stowage planning
• Shipping line handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Pérama

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Container Terminal Handling Services: Core container handling operations including vessel berthing, cargo discharge/loading, and terminal storage services for shipping lines.
2. Feeder Services: Short-sea shipping connections to other Mediterranean ports.
3. Intermodal Train Services: Rail connections connecting the port to inland European destinations for combined transport operations.
4. PCDC Warehouse Services: Warehouse storage and logistics services at the PCDC facility within the terminal.
5. Unclaimed Cargo Auctions: Sale of unclaimed/abandoned cargo through competitive bidding auctions, generating revenue from auction proceeds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Piraeus Container Terminal operates the container terminal at the port of Piraeus, providing vessel berthing, container discharge and loading, terminal storage, and intermodal connections for import and export containers. It runs a 24/7 three-shift operation supporting international shipping lines, regional feeder operators, and inland logistics providers with throughput exceeding 5.5 million TEUs. Services are coordinated through integrated digital systems including the Web IP information platform, the Auto-Gate Process System, the Container Discharge Info System, the AIS App, and an e-Services Portal.

Product overview

Piraeus Container Terminal (PCT) operates as a single, unified container terminal handling facility offering world-class port services. The core product portfolio centers on container terminal operations including vessel stowage planning, container handling, and cargo management. Key technology products include the Container Discharge Info System for cargo tracking, Web IP for real-time port operations information via VPN, and the Driver's ID Auto-Gate Process System for automated gate control with photo identification and weighing. Additional offerings include the AIS App integrating MarineTraffic for vessel tracking, PCDC Warehouse for storage services, and an e-Services Portal for customer self-service. The terminal also provides intermodal train services and feeder connections as part of its integrated port operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Terminal Handling Services Core container handling operations for international shipping lines, including vessel berthing, container discharge and loading, and terminal storage at the Piraeus facility. Operates 24/7 across three shifts with throughput capacity exceeding 5.5 million TEUs.
• Feeder Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 23.19% increase in turnover and 43.18% increase in EBITDA in 2022
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PCT HPCS (Hellenic Port Services)minorOthersPCT HPCS is referenced as a related entity providing port services, operating from the same terminal location. The relationship appears to be operational synergy within the port ecosystem.
• Piraeus Port Authority (OLP/PPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe concession agreement between Piraeus Port Authority and COSCO/PCT, signed in November 2008, forms the basis for PCT's terminal operations. PPA retains ownership of the port infrastructure while PCT operates the container terminal under the concession agreement.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Port of Algeciras Bay (APBA): Spanish port authority operating one of the Mediterranean's largest container hubs, directly competing with Piraeus for transshipment traffic and Mediterranean hub status. Comparable in operating model as a multipurpose port with major container terminal concession operators.
• APM Terminals: Maersk's global container terminal operating division with major facilities across Europe, the Mediterranean, and globally. Direct peer in container handling, with overlapping Mediterranean presence and similar vessel turnaround and intermodal service offerings as PCT.
• ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services Inc.): Philippines-headquartered global container terminal operator with significant European footprint (e.g., Manila International Container Terminal, ICTSI operations in multiple continents). Direct comparable as a publicly-listed global terminal operator with similar throughput scale and Asian trade orientation.
• Hutchison Ports: CK Hutchison's global container terminal operating arm with significant European presence (e.g., Piraeus terminals III, Barcelona, Rotterdam). Direct competitor in Greek container handling and operates with similar concession-based model in Mediterranean hubs.
• Tanger Med Port Authority: Morocco's flagship Mediterranean hub port, currently the largest container port in Africa and a direct competitor to PCT for Asia-Europe transshipment volumes. Highly comparable as a Mediterranean hub competing for the same ocean carrier alliances and hub-port selections.
• EUROGATE GmbH: German-headquartered container terminal operator running major facilities in Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Mediterranean (La Spezia, Cagliari). Direct European peer with comparable Mediterranean presence and competing for similar transshipment and feeder cargo volumes as PCT.

Broad incumbents

• PSA International: Singapore-based global port operator operating flagship terminals in Singapore, Antwerp, and major hubs worldwide. Comparable to PCT as a top-tier container terminal operator with global network and similar concession-based operating model.
• DP World: UAE-headquartered global port operator with major terminals across Europe (London Gateway, Le Havre, Antwerp) and globally. Comparable to PCT as a large diversified terminal operator serving similar ocean carrier customers with overlapping Europe-Asia trade flows.
• COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited: Parent company of PCT and the principal listed terminal operating arm of China COSCO Shipping Corporation. Operates ~360 berths across ~38 ports globally, making it the closest direct parent-peer with identical operating model and global scale context for benchmarking PCT's economics.

Emerging players

• Yilport Holding: Turkish-headquartered emerging global port operator expanding across Europe (Spain, Portugal, Italy, Sweden). Comparable as an actively expanding container terminal operator in Mediterranean and European markets competing for similar cargo flows and intermodal connections.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/PiraeusContainerTerminalSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pct-coscoshippingports
• Xx.com/PCT_SM_SA

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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