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with mixed results. Reforms are very promising in
regard to maritime infrastructures (cruises and con-
tainer ports), following the successful partial privati-
sation of the port of Piraeus (2009). However, there
is still room for the development of port operations
as a gateway to the land transportation network, not
only for Greece, but for the entire region.
Logistics
Greece’s position in the field of logistics has been
deteriorating since 2007, giving good cause for
worry.
In this context, the improved utilisation of public
land through concession or privatisation agree-
ments will be instrumental in boosting investment
in the logistics chain and infrastructure. It will also
help tourism and export activity at large.
The approval of the OECD’s general Master Plan
for transportation and logistics, which will cover all
modes of transport, together with the privatisation
of the ports of Piraeus and Thessaloniki, as well
as the regional airports, will reduce costs and
increase efficiency.
Recommendations for improving the opera-
tion of markets
Expediting the privatisation programme, especial-
ly in energy, railways, regional airports, ports, and
real estate. This will have to be accompanied by
fast progress in regard to market liberalisation, in
order to prevent the emergence of private monop-
olies and boost efficiency and growth.
The development of Pireaus through COSCO
The OECD makes specific mention to the port of
Piraeus. More specifically, the reports says that:
The privatisation of part of the port of Piraeus in
2009 (concession of pier II to Cosco) has sub-
stantially raised traffic.
Container traffic more-than-tripled between 2010
