PCT (Piraeus Container Terminal) received another important distinction, during the ICAP CRIF TRUE LEADERS 2023 awards that took place on Tuesday, 19.12.2023, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel Athens. ICAP CRIF, through the Business Award Institution “True Leaders”, rewards for the 13th year in Greece, 87 Companies and 8 Groups-among 80.000 companies that were examined- that have managed to stand out in Greece, based on objective criteria sourced via published data.
In more detail, PCT has met all four criteria established by the award institution including: profitability (EBITDA), staff growth, distinguished position in its industry, high ICAP CRIF Credit Score, and has been recognized as one of the best companies - leaders in the Greek market. Due to the company's investment in human resources, PCT has created more than 2,500 direct employment opportunities, which makes PCT together with its subsidiaries among the largest employers in Greece and the Balkans. In total, PCT has allocated since 2011 over 600,000 euros to support educational and charitable institutions, non-profit organizations and vulnerable groups of the population in the wider area of Piraeus and local communities.
Captain Wang Jihang, Managing Director of PCT received the award from the President of the Administrative Board Council of the Society of Chief Executives of Business (EACE), Mr. Vassilis Rabat. Regarding this year’s award, Captain Wang Jihang commented: "The presence of PCT in the list of the leader companies of the Greek economy for the 8th consecutive year truly honors all of us at PCT and makes us very proud. Our recognition as a "True Leader" is the result of the harmonious and mutually beneficial cooperation with both our customers as well as shipping agencies, and the common vision combined with collective efforts of our people. At PCT we strategically invest in human resources, the local community, the Environment and sustainability, infrastructure and technology, because these are the very pillars on which a modern, attractive and competitive port is based upon. Our priority is to continue exceeding the expectations of our customers, providing high standard services with security, efficiency and immediate service as our key features. Today we have more than one reasons to be proud of the result that our joint efforts have brought to global trade and shipping over the past 13 years. A warm "Thank you" to all those who actively contributed to the success of PCT".
