Thessaloniki, May 19, 2026
A delegation from the Republic of Moldova and Romania visited ThPA S.A. today, in the context of strengthening cooperation in the field of transport and connectivity in the wider region of Southeastern Europe. The delegation consisted of Mr. Vladimir Bolea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Moldova, Mr. Andrei Popov, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Greece, as well as Mr. Giorgos Palazis, Honorary Consul of Moldova in Thessaloniki. The meeting was attended by Dr. Ioannis Tsaras, CEO of ThPA S.A. and company executives.
During the meeting, the prospects for developing synergies aimed at strengthening and strengthening the resilience of supply chains serving the wider Balkan region were discussed, as well as the exploitation of Moldova's geographical position as an emerging interconnection hub with European networks, in combination with the role of the Port of Thessaloniki as a gateway to Southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean. In the same context, the opportunities for the development of logistics and transport infrastructure in Moldova were highlighted, as well as the role of international investments and know-how in accelerating the modernization of networks.
Particular emphasis was placed on the need to accelerate critical infrastructure projects, to strengthen the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), as well as to improve rail and cross-border connections, as common priorities for faster and more efficient service to the markets of the wider region. In this context, the possibilities of promoting combined transport were examined, with the aim of reducing transit times and developing competitive transport solutions.
The delegation was given a tour of the port facility and was informed about the investments that are being implemented and strategically upgrading the port, with the flagship project being the expansion of Pier 6. With the completion of the project, the Port of Thessaloniki will significantly enhance its cargo handling capacity, further consolidating its role as a critical hub for Southeastern Europe and a reliable partner in supporting regional supply chains.
The meeting reaffirmed the importance of strengthening regional cooperation and developing modern, resilient infrastructure as key prerequisites for improving connectivity and promoting economic development in the wider region.
