‘The government and the prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakisthey make every effort to support the citizens, the average Greek family, and in this context an amendment has been filed with a 50% reduction in port fees, which is expected to contain the prices of ferry tickets, “said the Minister of Maritime and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias In his speech in the House.
“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 is limiting a 50% (except cruise) port for one year for the benefit of passengers because it has an additional opportunity for ferry companies to hold 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 compensating for the reduction of port fees, he stressed that it will be achieved by equal support given through the Green Fund to implement green and environmental actions with the aim of environmentally upgrading ports.