China/Greece. A Decade of Transformation – The Rebirth of the Piraeus Port (Global Times)

The Piraeus Port

The Piraeus Port

Over a decade ago however, Greece was hit hard by the European debt crisis. Piraeus was struggling to stay afloat, with only 12 aged, yellow quay cranes in operation. Many ships chose to dock at other ports. Locals had to leave their home to find jobs in other countries. At the time, few countries saw Greece as an ideal place for investment. Nevertheless, Chinese enterprises made the bold decision to invest in Greece’s infrastructure, which helped revitalize the port. Since a Chinese company obtained the franchise rights of two terminals in 2008, Piraeus has been gradually turned around.

A Decade of Transformation – The Rebirth of the Piraeus Port – Global Times

Marco Emanuele
Marco Emanuele è appassionato di cultura della complessità, cultura della tecnologia e relazioni internazionali. Approfondisce il pensiero di Hannah Arendt, Edgar Morin, Raimon Panikkar. Marco ha insegnato Evoluzione della Democrazia e Totalitarismi, è l’editor di The Global Eye e scrive per The Science of Where Magazine. Marco Emanuele is passionate about complexity culture, technology culture and international relations. He delves into the thought of Hannah Arendt, Edgar Morin, Raimon Panikkar. He has taught Evolution of Democracy and Totalitarianisms. Marco is editor of The Global Eye and writes for The Science of Where Magazine.

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