I have read recently on the Skifia forum of a subject that was originally raised on our forum in January by Shinaria, then followed up by Beachcombers, Leen and others.
I have looked further on the net to confirm the story and took the following cutting from the "Athens News"
"China Shipping wants as well to develop an international port and base in south Crete which would be able to accommodate mammoth ships of 8,500-container capacity with large feeder ships of 4,500-container capacity using the facility to serve North Africa, the Mediterranean and Europe".
So the story does seem to stand up.
Whilst on the beach at Amoudi in May we were very surprised to see a very large container ship pass by only a few miles off shore. Was this a trial run to test the practicalities and feasibilities of such a large ship in the coastal waters ?
It was certainly a glimpse of the future!!
Whilst this subject is not really of concern to us as visitors to Crete, it is not our business; it is an isssue that only concerns the local people, after all it is "their" country, they have to decide what is best for them.
As lovers of Greece and Crete in particular, the construction of this container port will have far reaching consequences for the southern Crete region. None of which I feel would be good. As visitors we shall just vote with our feet. The recent new development outside Plaskias, a new hotel here, a container port there... the region will never be the same. It's a place I love and care about as much as our leafy lanes of England.
However, I am surprised that the subject raised recently by Janm and earlier in the year by Shinaria has not promoted more discussion..... It's now autumn, we are all just returned from Plak, the quiet season is over... Over to you folks, are you concerned??
Although speaking personally I do hope that a majority of Cretans will stop these plans!
If you wish to voice a protest please look at the following.
http://www.timbakiprotest.net/
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