
Greece’s privatization fund, the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), on Wednesday announced that six interested parties submitted an expression of interest for the concession of the Kalamaria marina (Aretsou district), on the east side of greater Thessaloniki.
Expressions of interest were submitted by: AKTOR CONCESSIONS S.A.; AVAX S.A.; EMMA ALPHA HOLDING LTD.; PORTO CARRAS MARINA S.A.; TECHNICAL OLYMPIC S.A., and TEKAL S.A.
According to a press release by HRADF, its advisers will evaluate expressions of interest and submit to the Fund’s Board of Directors their recommendation regarding the candidates who qualify for the tender’s next phase (binding offers phase).
HRADF’s tender process refers to the concession of port operation services (berthing and other services) and of the right to use, operate, manage and exploit the movable and/or fixed assets within the upland area and/or the sea area of the marina of Kalamaria for at least 35 years.
The marina lies within the boundaries of the municipality of Kalamaria. According to the fund, it can accommodate more than 380 craft of up to 50 meters in length. The upland area of the marina covers approximately 78,000 square meters.


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