Transportation of goods to Greece. Rules for ordering export and import shipments from Greece

Greece is a country occupying part of the Balkan Peninsula and adjacent islands. Greece has an ancient history and many monuments of past eras, however, the economic situation in the country is not brilliant. The level of industrial and agricultural development is average, and among EU countries, it is even weak. The main industries include: textile production, chemical and petrochemical production, tobacco and food production, metallurgy, and cement production.

Greece's infrastructure for importing and exporting goods

The economy of Greece is weak only by the standards of highly developed countries. All modern infrastructure for cargo transportation in Greece and for exporting its goods to external markets has been created. All types of modern transport: road, rail, water, and air are present in Greece. Trucks in Greece carry out the majority of domestic transportation. They account for 60% of the movement of goods across the country. Rail transport exists, but it is not very well developed. Maritime transport accounts for 30% of domestic transportation and 90% of the country's international cargo flows. Greece has created modern infrastructure for receiving and sending aircraft worldwide.

Greek roads

The condition of the roads in Greece is good. The density of the road network is lower than in the leading countries of the European Union, but goods can be delivered to any settlement by road without significant problems. Naturally, there must be a road between these points. A significant part of the country's territory consists of islands, and if a specific island does not have a bridge, a vehicle cannot reach it on its own. Bridges are being gradually built, but it cannot be said that the entire territory of Greece is accessible by roads.

The total length of Greek roads is 17,000 km. Of these, 107.5 thousand km have a solid surface. The length of highways is about 2,500 km. The use of roads in Greece is toll-based in certain sections. The amount of payment depends on the distance traveled on the road. Different sections of the roads are serviced by different operators, and payment is made before entering the section.

Aviation infrastructure of Greece

Greece has about 80 active airports serving various destinations and different types of aircraft. 22 airports are international and can handle significant passenger and cargo flows. By the 2004 Olympics, the aviation infrastructure was modernized and now meets modern global requirements. The most well-known international airports in Greece are located in:

• Athens.
• Thessaloniki.
• Alexandroupolis.
• Zakynthos.
• Heraklion.

Cargo transportation by water transport

The length of navigable sections of rivers capable of accommodating vessels with a deadweight of over 500 tons is 6 km. In addition, there is a six-kilometer Corinth Canal that allows vessels to shorten their route around the Peloponnese Peninsula. However, maritime transport has developed significantly in Greece, providing both the delivery of goods across Greek territory and connections with the rest of the world. The main ports are located in:

• Asporpirgos.
• Pachi.
• Alexandroupolis.
• Elefsina.
• Heraklion.
• Kavala.
• Corfu.
• Chalkida.
• Igoumenitsa.
• Lavrio.
• Patras.
• Piraeus.
• Thessaloniki.
• Volos.
• Mytilene.
• Rhodes.
• Kalamata.
• Ierapetra.
• Nafplio.

Rail transport in Greece

The total length of railways in Greece is 2,548 km, of which 961 km are narrow-gauge railways. The standard gauge of Greek railways is narrower than that accepted in CIS countries and is 1,435 mm.

What is exported from Greece

Greece supplies the international market with: bauxite, nickel, manganese, tobacco, textiles, olive oil, as well as vegetables, fruits, and canned goods made from them.