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Port of Piraeus (GRPIR)

Track any container moving through Piraeus and see the port's real activity: carriers calling, scheduled connections, and a measured congestion signal. Four independent lenses on every shipment.

The fastest way to follow a container through Piraeus is to enter your reference at trackingmcp.com/ports/grpir. TrackingMCP detects the carrier and format, then shows carrier milestones, live vessel position, the published schedule, and a forecast ETA on one screen; DCSA-normalised across 241+ ocean lines.

Any carrier calling Piraeus: we detect the line and format automatically.

Piraeus port activity & congestion signal

observed 2 October 2026
Signal level
Mild
AIS port-call signal
7-day throughput
91.2%
of typical baseline
Port calls
88
last 7 days
Daily port-call activity vs baseline

Daily signal, 9 July 2026 to 7 October 2026; dashed line marks the port's typical baseline.

As of 2 October 2026, port-call throughput at Piraeus was 9% below its typical baseline, on 88 calls in the trailing 7 days. Derived from AIS port-call observations; inside the tracker this signal refreshes continuously and feeds each shipment's ETA-at-risk flag.

Carriers calling at Piraeus

14 lines

Piraeus appears in 9,380 scheduled port calls in TrackingMCP's sailing database (January 2025 to March 2028 schedule window), with 14 carriers we track calling the port. Track any of them by container, bill of lading, or booking number.

Ports connected with Piraeus

by scheduled sailings

Port of Piraeus: facts & infrastructure

public registries
  • Annual throughput5,000,000 TEU
  • Terminal operatorsPiraeus Container Terminal (COSCO Shipping Ports)
  • Port authorityPiraeus Port Authority (PPA)
  • CPPI rank#104 (World Bank / S&P Global CPPI 2023)
  • Connectivity (PLSCI)433.5 (UNCTAD, 2026Q2)
Terminals
Pier IPier IIPier III

Port reference facts last reviewed 10 July 2026.

Demurrage & detention free time in Greece

free-time clock
Every import container discharged at Piraeus starts a free-time clock: the calendar days before demurrage (box still in the terminal) or detention (box kept out too long) charges begin. Free days are set by each carrier's tariff for Greece. Look up the published figures on the Greece free-time reference →, and TrackingMCP alerts you before the clock runs out.

Port of Piraeus FAQ

7 questions
What is the UN/LOCODE for the Port of Piraeus?

GRPIR. The five-character UN/LOCODE (GR for Greece, plus PIR) identifies Piraeus in carrier schedules, booking confirmations, and tracking feeds worldwide.

How do I track a container through Piraeus?

Enter your container number, bill of lading, or booking reference in the search box above. TrackingMCP auto-detects the carrier and format, then returns live carrier events, the vessel's AIS position, and a forecast ETA. Your first shipment is free, no account needed to start.

Which shipping lines call at Piraeus?

OOCL, CMA CGM, HMM lead the 14 carriers with scheduled sailings calling Piraeus in TrackingMCP's sailing database. Each line links to its own tracking page below.

Is the Port of Piraeus congested right now?

As of 2 October 2026, AIS port-call data put Piraeus's 7-day throughput 9% below its typical baseline, on 88 port calls in 7 days; the signal level reads mild. Signals refresh continuously inside the tracker; this page shows the snapshot from its last build.

Which ports connect with Piraeus?

Ningbo, Shanghai, Qingdao, Busan, Xiamen, Kaohsiung see the most scheduled sailings to and from Piraeus in TrackingMCP's sailing database.

How big is the Port of Piraeus?

Piraeus handles around 5,000,000 TEU a year, according to the port's published statistics and public registries.

How much demurrage and detention free time applies at Piraeus?

Free time is set by each carrier's tariff for Greece, not by the port. The TrackingMCP free-time reference lists published demurrage and detention free days for Greece by carrier, and the tracker watches the free-time clock on every shipment.

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