Company Profile
The Piraeus Container Distribution and Management Centre – PCDC is a modern storage facility within the Piraeus Free Zone. The ideal geostrategic location of the port of Piraeus, as the closest port after the Suez Canal, which combines all available modes of transport (sea, road, rail and air), provides the optimal solution for cargo management in the shortest possible time and with the greatest possible flexibility to and from Central Europe. PCDC’s location is ideal for companies interested in establishing a transit hub at this point, with the aim of serving the wider EMEA geographic area (Europe, Middle East, Africa) and enhancing transit trade through our country.
PCDC is fully aligned with the port’s operating hours and is able to serve with extended hours (24 hours a day & 7 days a week) based on the needs of its customers. It has areas with different storage conditions that allow the handling of general/dry cargo, maintenance and frozen products, flammables & chemicals. All services are provided within the port which is ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code) certified, whose special measures guarantee the safety of the port facilities and the cargo handled.
PCDC is a member of the COSCO Shipping Group. The group, with a presence in more than 160 countries, places Greece and Piraeus as its strategic development centre. The aim of continuous and innovative investments in solutions and infrastructure is to strengthen transit trade through our country and to make Piraeus a pioneering port to and from the wider EMEA region.
- The emergence of Greece as an international transit hub through the enhancement of trade flows to/from the port of Piraeus
- The utilization and optimization of existing logistics flows in the wider region, in order to create synergies and competitive advantages
- The high level of services through innovative solutions, utilising and highlighting at the same time the strategic position of the port of Piraeus and the advantages of the Free Zone
- Competitive service costs, using both conventional and innovative ways of handling goods
- Continuous investment in human resources in order to provide optimal service
- Adherence to strict safety rules that guarantee the security of cargo and port facilities
- At PCDC we recognise that our People are the primary factor in achieving our strategic objectives in the provision of supply chain services
- At PCDC we care for the benefit of our People, investing in their ongoing training and education
- At PCDC we rely on our People, their enthusiasm, their commitment and provide them with equal opportunities for growth and development in an environment that promotes meritocracy, dignity, safe working conditions and supports creativity
- Teamwork: the way the company operates is based on constructive cooperation, mutual respect and team spirit among employees.
- Integrity: our way of operating is governed by transparent and reliable processes, respecting ethical business practices
- Customer focus: our primary interest is to anticipate and satisfy our customers’ needs by providing high quality services and developing innovative – tailored made solutions
- Corporate Social Responsibility: our main priority is workplace safety, support for local communities, social solidarity, respect for our employees and their families
PCDC views Business Continuity as a strategic priority in order to:
- ensure the continuation of critical operations in the event of a disruption,
- limit any damage to the Company’s reputation and credibility in the event of a disruption,
- protect the interests of the Company, its shareholders, partners and customers,
- facilitate the return to normal operating levels as soon as possible,
- reduce the risk of disruptive incidents and increase the Company’s overall operational availability.
To achieve the aforementioned purposes, PCDC maintains a documented process with the following objectives:
- Safeguarding the health and safety of the Company’s employees, as a top priority
- Implementation of appropriate methods to assess the impact of disruptions and determine recovery requirements,
- Establishment of recovery strategies and workable plans designed to address disruptions
- Effective handling of business disruption incidents,
- Continuous updating of management and employees in matters of business continuity,
- Commitment of management and employees to the continuous improvement.
The Business Continuity Management Officer is responsible for the control, monitoring and proper operation of the BCMS, as well as for informing all Company personnel about the Business Continuity Policy. All Company personnel involved in Business Continuity activities and processes are responsible for implementing the Business Continuity Policy in their area of responsibility. The Management and all PCDC employees arecommitted to ensuring the Company’s business continuity capability.
