Greek Ports See Sharp Drop in Cargo Traffic

Passenger and cargo traffic at Greek ports declined in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Total passenger traffic fell 1% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. The corresponding comparison between the first quarters of 2025 and 2024 recorded a 1.1% decline.

Cargo traffic recorded a sharper fall. Total cargo handled at Greek ports decreased 9% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the first quarter of 2025. In the corresponding 2025-to-2024 comparison, cargo traffic had increased 1.4%.

Traffic in mobile units, including wheeled vehicles, also declined. ELSTAT recorded a 2.1% decrease in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same quarter in 2025, following a 3% increase in the corresponding comparison between 2025 and 2024.

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