In the way the government attempts to absorb increases in ferry tickets, expected from May 1st was reported by Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in His weekly review.
More specifically, one of the issues that analyzes government violations, and Ministry of Maritime and Island Policy, – In this case – it is that of increases in ferry companies, which will be implemented from 1 May 2025, in the wake of new EU regulations that impose additional costs on the ferry due to the transition to more environmentally friendly fuel.
The Greek government intervenes at this point, and with amendment by the Ministry of Shipping, for one year the port fees are reduced for one year by 50%, which reduces the total cost of companies for the use of ports and thus absorbing the increase.
More specifically in his post, CY. Mitsotakis noted: “Let’s go to the issue of ferry tickets and I will first explain what’s going on. From 1/5/2025 new EU regulations are implemented that impose additional costs on the ferry due to the transition to more environmentally friendly fuel. This means that ferry companies will pay more for fuel, which is expected to raise ticket prices. The government is therefore interfering with this part and by an amendment by the Ministry of Shipping, the port fees are reduced by 50%for one year. Therefore, this reduces the total costs paid by the ferry for the use of ports and thus will be able to contain the cost of tickets, despite increases imposed by the new EU regulations. Funding this initiative – that is, covering the losses of the Port Authorities – will be funded.
What does the relevant amendment provide for
OR Related amendment provides that fifty percent is reduced by percentage (50%) from 1st.5.2025 and for a period of one year:
- The special payroll for the port use in favor of the administration and exploitation of boarding and landing ports for passengers of all passenger, passenger – ferries and interior ships.
- The fee for the use of vehicles boarded or landed on a ship or by off domestic lines, without affecting the passenger fees.
- The mentioned reciprocal rights. Parable, sorting and mooring of passenger ships, except cruise ships.
B. Kikilias: Reduction 50% of port fees contribute to the attempt to retention prices in the ferry
It is worth noting that in government interventions A few days ago, the responsible Minister, Vassilis Kikilias, had been reported a few days ago. In his speech to the House, saying that “the government and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis are making every effort to support the citizens, the average Greek family, and in this context amendment has been tabled that has been tabled that has been tabled that has been filed amendment that has been filed with amendment that has been tabled by amendment and in this context. Provides a 50% reduction in port fees, traffic which is expected to contain the prices of ferry tickets. “
“Community legislation from 1/5/2025 imposes, unfortunately, on shipping all over Europe special fees and additional costs in terms of turning to green fuel. This creates a cost of costs in the industry in the industry.
With this amendment the Government restricts for one year the Ports of 50% (except cruise) For the benefit of passengers because it provides an additional opportunity for ferry companies to contain their pricing policy in a period of difficult economic conditions, “the minister explained.
Mr Kikilias emphasized that “the equation, in order to find a way to support our compatriots and fellow citizens was not an easy task” and would not be solved without the excellent cooperation with the Deputy Prime Minister, Kostis Hatzidakis, who also had the responsibility Lebane
Finally, in terms of compensation for the reduction of port fees, He emphasized that this will be achieved by equal support given through the Green Fund for the implementation of green and environmental actions with the aim of environmental upgrading of ports.