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Anek has taken over the following companies DANE (Piraeus - Thessaloniki & Dodecanese Islands with Ialissos, Patmos, Rodos, Candia) NEL (Piraeus - Chios - Lesvos, Lesvos - Lemnos - Thessaloniki, Lesvos - Lemnos - Kavala, Kavala/Thessaloniki - Lemnos - Lesvos - Chios - Samos - Patmos, Rafina - Skyros - Sigri - Ag. Efstratios - Lemnos - Kavala with Sappho, Alkeos, Ag. Raphael, Mythilene, Theofilos) RETHIMNIAKI (Piraeus - Rethymnon with Arcadi, Preveli)LANE (Piraeus - Milos - Ag. Nikolaos - Sitia - Kasos - Karpathos - Rodos with V. Kornaros Anek is a ferry company incorporated in Greece, which operates in the Adriatic and the Aegean Seas. The company is based on the island Of Kriti. Originally established as a mutually owned concern, ANEK has evolved into a modern, international, public company with a market Capitalisation of :SYMBOL DATE CLOSE B/S VOLUME HIGH LOW VALUE TRANS OPEN ANEK 15/06/2000 3380 - 45809 3465 3320 155321630 148 3370
ANEP 15/06/2000 4800 - 130 4825 4790 623700 5 4795
ANEPO 15/06/2000 3570 - 530 3600 3410 1884550 7 3410 
Greece's ANEK Lines has taken delivery of its newest acquisition, the 'Olympic Champion', from the Norwegian shipyard Fosen. It is the first of two vessels ordered from Fosen, the total cost of which is 205 million euros, a sum being financed through a consortium of financial institutions headed by Chase Manhattan Bank. The 204m-long ship, which has a 1,850 passenger capacity and can carry 120 trucks and 120 cars, operates at a maximum speed of 32 miles an hour. It features luxurious lounge areas, bars, a casino and pools. The second vessel is expected to be delivered in May 2001 in line with the Crete-based company's fleet expansion. (As per what I was told, Option 3 & 4 are not yet secured and Anek is facing huge problem with its capital increase... so maybe someone else... Grimaldi might enjoy it)
Greek shipping firms ANEK, ANEN, DANE, LANE and NEL have agreed to sail under the common flag of cooperation in the Aegean. The lines, whose representatives met recently, aim to establish new routes in the Aegean, strengthen their position regarding the services they currently operate and increase profits through economies of scale. Their plan involves proposals for docking at Turkish ports and establishing new links via sea travel between Turkey and the Greek islands. The five firms hope to set up a unified computerised booking system whereby one type of ticket is issued through a central body, likely to be based in Piraeus, possibly by next year. They also intend to stage joint promotions at international travel fairs and undertake common sales campaigns. Furthermore, the lines plan to expand their existing services. ANEK and NEL are set to work together in the Adriatic, especially considering the latter's recent buyout of Med Link Lines. The firms operate a combined fleet of 25, though this number is set to rise to 31 next year, and serve 35 ports.
ANEK tempts with lower fares ANEK Lines has introduced discounted fares hot on the heels of Minoan Lines, which recently dropped its prices in response to a request from a Cretan association based in Athens. ANEK has cut its ticket prices by up to 50% for travel to Chania, Rethymno, Iraklio, Ios, Santorini, Amorgos and Astypalea while its fares for Crete-Italy have also dropped. Minoan, meanwhile, is offering a reduction of up to 50% for trips within Greece and abroad. It has also discounted by 30% the summer fares for passengers and vehicles on the Iraklio-Piraeus-Iraklio route. Tickets on ANEK vessels have fallen by 25% for two return fares with cabin and vehicle; 30% for individuals with a passenger vehicle; 10% for passenger vehicles; 25% for group bookings of 25 people or more, excluding the months of July and August; 20% for passengers travelling between Crete and Italy (10% in July and August); 25% for pre-paid, multiple-trip tickets held by travellers with passenger cars; 50% for B-class cabins on the "Rethymno" and "Candia"; 10% for family tickets (four or more persons); and 30-50% for sports associations. Further reductions are available for those travelling between Piraeus and Iraklion.
ANEK reports improved figures |
