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Greece: sanctions and trade risk
As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 16 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Greece.Lists last checked .
Logistics profile: ports, airports, customs, documents, holidays, news ↓
No elevated country indicator for Greece in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Greece may still be on a list.
On the sanctions lists
16 entries on the official lists name Greece — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.
| List | Entries | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) | 16 | 16 | — | — |
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No new listings or removals naming Greece recorded yet.
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Greece: logistics and trade
Maritime hub and gateway of Southeast Europe
Greece is a parliamentary republic in south-eastern Europe on the Balkan peninsula, with thousands of islands in the Aegean and Ionian Seas. As an EU and eurozone member it is fully integrated into the EU single market and customs union, using the euro (EUR). Its economy centres on services, tourism, shipping, agriculture and manufacturing. Strategically located between Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, Greece is a key Mediterranean logistics hub: the port of Piraeus is one of Europe's largest container gateways, while Thessaloniki connects the Balkan hinterland. A developed road and rail network supports its transit and supply-chain role.
- Capital
- Athens
- Population
- 10,375,764
- Area
- 131,957 km²
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Southeast Europe / EU
- Economic area
- EU / Eurozone
- Religions
- Greek Orthodox, Islam, Catholicism, Judaism
- Access to the sea
- Yes
Transport modes Sea · Road · Rail · Air
- Current situation
- Piraeus container handling 2025 approx. 3,65 million TEU Jan–Nov (minus 5,6 percent, Red Sea crisis). July 2026: ferry peak season with capacity peaks and isolated strike actions at the port of Piraeus (incl. 14.–16.7.), no nationwide disruption effect for container cargo verified. Truck seasonal driving bans newly regulated from 2026 (Fri/Sat/Sun in the season period, >3,5 t). (Status 2026-07-23)
- Seasonal conditions
- Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Meltemi winds in the Aegean, as well as heavy rain and flooding in autumn.
Main seaports
- Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki (GR SKG): Greece's second container port and Balkans gateway. 566,000 TEU (2024); Pier 6 expansion to 1.5M TEU by 2029; Corridor X rail.
- Volos
Volos (GR VOL): Greece's third-largest cargo port, around 4.8 million tonnes, for steel, cement and farm goods plus Sporades ferries. Cargo, customs, alternatives.
- Piraievs
Piraeus (GR PIR): COSCO's Mediterranean hub, 1.995M TEU in H1 2026. 10 years of COSCO investment (Aug 2026), Piers I-III, 5.7M TEU capacity.
- Alexandroupoli
Alexandroupoli (GR AXD): NE Greek port for timber, grain, dry bulk and RoRo. Limited container capacity; route deep-sea boxes via Thessaloniki.
- Iraklion
Heraklion (GR HER), Crete: passenger, ferry and Ro-Ro port with general cargo and limited containers (~22,000 TEU). Piraeus is the alternative for box volume.
- Soudha
Souda (GR SDH) on Crete: ferry port to Piraeus and multipurpose terminal for olive oil, citrus and bulk. Larger container volumes route via Heraklion.
Main cargo airports
- Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International AirportATH
Athens International Airport (ATH/LGAV): around 125,000 t of air cargo in 2024, strong e-commerce growth, Goldair and Skyserv handling – key facts for freight forwarders.
- Thessaloniki Macedonia International AirportSKG
Thessaloniki Makedonia Airport (SKG/LGTS): about 4,640 t of air cargo in 2025, Fraport concession, Balkan hinterland, RFS via Athens – an honest overview for forwarders.
Road corridors
- A1 PATHE (Athens–Thessaloniki–Evzoni)
- A2 Egnatia Odos (Igoumenitsa–Kipoi)
Rail corridors
- Piraeus–Thessaloniki–Idomeni
- Thessaloniki–Belgrade (TEN-T Orient/East-Med)
Main trade lanes
- Asia–Europe transshipment via Piraeus
- Intra-EU (DE, IT)
- Balkan hinterland
Customs and import
Customs authority Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE)Official website ↗
- Import customs system
- EU customs union under the UCC; electronic import declaration via ICISnet (AADE), supported by TARIC. Third-country goods are released for free circulation, with a pre-arrival ENS filing before arrival.
- Export customs system
- Export via ICISnet/ECS (AADE) under UCC Art. 269; export declaration mandatory for Union goods leaving the EU customs territory.
- Import VAT
- Import VAT (FPA) 24 percent standard; reduced rates 13 and 6 percent; reduced rates for 24 small islands from January 2026.
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- EU preferential origin proofs: movement certificate EUR.1, origin declaration or registered exporter (REX).
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- EU-wide prohibitions and restrictions: weapons, dual-use goods, cultural goods, CITES species, certain foodstuffs and animal products.
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Transport document (CMR/B-L/AWB)
- Import declaration (ICISnet)
- if applicable, preference proof
- if applicable, import licences
Typical export documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Export declaration (ICISnet/ECS, MRN)
- Transport document
- Proof of origin (EUR.1/REX)
- if applicable, export licence
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- Medium
- Customs delays
- Medium
- Port congestion
- Medium
- Dangerous goods relevance
- Medium to high
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- Medium
- E-commerce relevance
- Medium
Trade
Top import partners
Top export partners
Top import goods
- Crude oil
- Machinery
- Vehicles
- Chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
Top export goods
- Petroleum products
- Foodstuffs
- Chemicals
- Textiles
- Metals
Typical cargo
- Container transshipment
- Crude oil and refinery products
- Foodstuffs and agricultural goods
- Machinery
- Pharmaceuticals
Upcoming public holidays
- Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
- Synaxis of the Mother of GodSat, 26 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
- New Year's DayFri, 1 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
- EpiphanyWed, 6 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
- Clean MondayMon, 15 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
- Independence DayThu, 25 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
- Good Friday (Orthodox)Fri, 30 Apr 2027 · businesses closed
- Easter Sunday (Orthodox)Sun, 2 May 2027 · businesses closed
Latest logistics news
- High Diesel Prices: IRU Calls for Targeted Support for Transport Operators2 Nov 2026
The IRU demands relief measures due to high diesel prices. An association's demand does not yet replace a government decision on state aid.
- EU Parliament Wants to Relieve Small Businesses of Packaging Representative Obligations28 Oct 2026
The EU Parliament wants to relieve certain small companies of the authorized representative requirement. The position is not yet a valid exception.
- EU Parliament Approves New Limits for Truck Toll Discounts14 Oct 2026
The EU Parliament approves new rules for truck toll discounts. Fleets should factor in the threshold as of July 2031 in long-term billing.
- ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) Becomes a Billion-Euro Project: EU Names Up to €85 Billion12 Oct 2026
ERTMS is intended to standardize European rail transport. To date, only around 10 percent of the TEN-T network has been equipped. Further expansion will be costly.
- EU Customs Reform in Effect: What Freight Forwarders Really Need to Know7 Oct 2026
The EU customs reform has been decided and is now in force. For freight forwarders, not everything will change immediately, but customs clearance will gradually become more centralized and data-driven.
Logistics questions
What import VAT applies in Greece?
The standard VAT (FPA) rate is 24 percent. Reduced rates of 13 and 6 percent apply to certain goods; from January 2026 lower rates apply on 24 small islands.
Do I need a customs declaration for EU shipments?
No. Greece is part of the EU single market and customs union; goods from other EU states move duty-free. A customs declaration is only required for trade with non-EU countries.
Which system handles customs clearance?
Customs are processed electronically via ICISnet, run by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), covering import, export (ECS) and entry summary (ENS) declarations.
What is Greece's most important port?
Piraeus is the largest port and one of Europe's biggest container transshipment hubs, operated by PCT/COSCO. Thessaloniki is the second-largest port and gateway to the Balkans.
What currency is used in Greece?
Greece is a eurozone member; the legal tender is the euro (EUR).
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