The model of a container transport ship was offered by COSCO SHIPPING to the Maritime Museum of Chios during a visit of the Chairman of the Management of PPA SA. to the island.
The gift was handed over to the Maritime Museum by the President of PPA SA. Mr. Yu Zenggang, following an initiative taken by the former Ambassador of China to Greece, Ms. Zhang Qiyue.
The President Mr. Yu Zenggang after being given a tour of the Museum halls by the President Mr. Costa Lo, addressed a greeting where he pointed out the great maritime tradition, history and heritage of Chios but also the obvious great contribution of the island to this day in the field of shipping in Greece and the whole world. At the same time, he stressed that Greece and China have been pioneers for a long time and know maritime issues in depth and that is why they must together lead the developments for the future of shipping worldwide.
The President of the Nautical Museum of Chios Mr. Konstantinos Los, the President of PPA SA Mr. Yu Zenggang and Mr. Fafalios Dimitrios, member of the Board. of the Maritime Museum of Chios.
Finally, he referred to the large investments and the upgrade of the Port of Piraeus by COSCO SHIPPING and PPA SA. saying the following: “PPA and COSCO SHIPPING have been doing important work in recent years in the Port of Piraeus. We have developed excellent cooperation and close relations with Greece, we have already implemented significant investments and we continue our dynamic investment course, with the aim of the port becoming one of the largest freight centers in Europe and worldwide. The Port of Piraeus provides high quality cruise and coastal shipping services – with the port now in the top positions in Europe in passenger traffic and cargo service “.
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