PCT, a 100% subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd., was honored with the Excellence in Social and Economic Impact Award as part of the prestigious “Heroes of the Greek Economy” awards, organized by Direction. Meanwhile, PCT has been recognized by QualityNet as one of Greece’s sustainable competitive leaders and forms part of the leading group of Greece’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026.
• Excellence Award in Social and Economic Impact
This distinction recognizes the PCT’s long-standing contribution to Greece’s economic development and social prosperity through the combined impact of its investments, operational activities and responsible corporate presence.
Since commencing operations in Piraeus, PCT has invested more than €600 million, playing a pivotal role in transforming the Port of Piraeus into one of the leading shipping hubs in Europe and the Mediterranean. The company has created more than 2,500 jobs, collaborates with hundreds of Greek companies and suppliers, and continues to make a significant contribution to the Greek economy through its operations and the value it generates across the entire supply chain.
At the same time, its growth has been accompanied by a comprehensive and constantly evolving CSR programme. With education, social care, healthcare, sports and the environment as its core pillars, the company constantly implements meaningful initiatives that benefit the local community by supporting educational institutions, charities, non-profit organizations and vulnerable social groups.
• The most sustainable companies in Greece 2026
This organization recognizes organizations that demonstrate the highest performance in sustainability. This year, PCT was selected as one of 57 companies in Greece recognized through an independent evaluation framework, representing organizations that are leading the transformation towards a new model of sustainable business development. Through their performance and practices, these companies demonstrate that sustainability has become a key strategic factor that promotes innovation, flexibility and long-term value creation.
Through its decarbonisation strategy, the PCT precisely identifies the environmental measures that have the greatest impact in relation to its ambitious trade targets, achieving emissions reductions of more than 38% compared to the base year. Furthermore, through the SMART Microclimate Forecasting Network, the company has enhanced workplace resilience and safety by providing real-time forecasts and early warnings regarding local weather conditions.
As part of its ongoing commitment to responsible and sustainable development, the PCT implements a comprehensive environmental, social and governance strategy, which is integrated into all aspects of its operations. With a focus on sustainable growth, environmental responsibility, employee health and safety, transparency and responsible corporate governance, the company implements initiatives that create long-term value for its employees, partners and community.
Through targeted actions and continuous improvement of its environmental, social and governance performance, the PCT actively contributes to promoting sustainable development, resilience and responsible entrepreneurship.
Commenting on the two PCT distinctions, Mr. Chen Dong, Director General of the PCT, said:
“These two important distinctions are a great honor for the PCT and represent a meaningful recognition of our long-term strategic commitment to responsible development, creating value for the Greek economy and society as well as for the environment. The Social and Economic Footprint Award, together with our recognition among the Most Sustainable Companies of Greece 2026, confirms that our investments in the Piraeus Port infrastructure, our sustainable development strategy and our community initiatives generate a measurable and lasting positive impact. At the same time, these The distinctions highlight the importance of a business model that combines economic growth, environmental responsibility and social contribution, creating long-term value for all stakeholders. These achievements are primarily due to our people and encourage us to continue investing responsibly in the development of the port, the economy and society.
Piraeus Container Terminal, one of the leading container terminals in the Mediterranean region, is a company incorporated in Greece and a wholly controlled subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited (a leading container terminal operator ranked #1 in the world). Effective 1 October 2009, PCT SA has for 35 years been implementing the concession agreement for Berths II and III, which, after an international tender process, PPA SA has assigned to COSCO Pacific Limited (currently known as COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited), to which the tender has been awarded. PCT SA’s main activities are to provide loading, unloading and warehousing services for imported and exported containers moving through the Port of Piraeus, including shipments that use Piraeus only as a transit station (transshipment cargo). The strategic location of Piraeus, being the first European port after the Suez Canal with direct connection to the EU road and rail network, makes it not only an ideal port for destinations in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, but a sustainable partner for all distribution and logistics stakeholders in EMEA.
Source: Piraeus Container Terminal
