Changes afoot to tax laws and a booming cruise sector in Greece reports Nick Mavrikos, President of the Panhellenic Ship Supplies and Exporters Association
Positive news from Greek Customs which is considering a change to the law that will allow exemption from duties and tax on supplies to non-NATO warships departing Greece for a foreign port.
Further good news that Greek Customs are committed to submitting a proposal to law makers in a bid to exempt supplies delivered to professional tourist ships that make round trips in the Aegean islands and end up in Turkish ports.
Finally, in Greece, there is no exemption granted for supplies sold to persons other than the shipowner. Customs have agreed to the Association’s request to look at this with a view to changing the law.
Meanwhile in the Greek Cruise Sector there was an increase last year in total passengers of 85% compared to 2022.
The remarkable growth of cruising in recent years in Greece and the subsequent increase in cruise visitors is a positive development with significant economic benefit for the country.
The Port of Piraeus is an important destination for cruise ships sailing the Mediterranean Sea.
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"Further good news that Greek Customs are committed to submitting a proposal to law makers in a bid to exempt supplies delivered to professional tourist ships that make round trips in the Aegean islands."
According to the Piraeus Port Authority, this year 2024 seems to be even more dynamic for the cruise industry, as reservations have been made for 1,042 arrivals with a large increase and a new expected record for homeport ship arrivals (around 800 reservations). A Meeting was staged with the President of Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Vassilis Korkidis, the President of P.S.S.E.A. and the Vice-President of the Chamber, Nikolaos Mavrikos, during the official visit to the PCCI , by the General Director of CLIA, Marie-Caroline Laurent, who was accompanied by the Director Eastern Mediterranean of CLIA, Ms. Maria Deligianni, and CEO of Celestyal, Chris Theofilidis. The P.C.C.I. and the P.S.S.E.A. set the framework to implement an outward-looking policy. This Group is going to participate in Cruise Week Europe, Inno-Expo which will be held from 12th to 14th March in Genoa All the companies that launch their cruise ships to European destinations will be present.
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