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their headquarters. 60% of imports - exports of the country move

through the port of Piraeus. The set of huge facilities (infrastructure

and equipment) were constructed with public funds, PPA own

funds and community resources.

4. European Port System.

The PPA is one of the 265 main port managers of the European

port industry. It is a member of the Hellenic Ports Association

(Elime), the European Sea Ports Association (ESPO) and the

Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports (MedCruise).

The PPA is part of the European port system and any

decisions taken or to be taken should be consistent with the

principles of the acquis communautaire. The principle of efficiency,

competition, transparency and protection of the environment are

the essence of the principles of the European port system.

According to the, to be voted during the Greek Presidency, new

market regulation on port operations, in every major port an

Independent Port Authority (or on country level) should be

created, a Supervisory Board Users and at least two

managers and many users should be active. It is

inconceivable, to operate as state monopoly or as private

monopoly.

The ports in the European Union have various legal forms, but
mainly that of the company. In terms of shareholding structure:

• 90% of public character
• 7% fully state ownership

• 3% completely private.

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