The numbers of arrivals and transit passage of tourists at the Piraeus Port have increased by a whopping 24,69% in the first quarter of 2013, and according to officials this is just the beginning! Piraeus Port is finally moving forward and with two new passenger stations by the end of the year, Greece's major port is finally moving forward. According to data presented by Piraeus Port Organisation Chief, George Anomeritis, on May 15, the number of home porting passengers rose by 22.05% compared to the first quarter of 2012, reaching 8,120 passengers, while transit passengers have increased by 24,94%, amounting to a total of 88,948. Anomeritis also announced that by the end of the year, Pireaus passengers served by three stations: the second, 60,800 square feet station will be inaugurated on May 27, while a third station measuring 37,680 square feet are going to be ready by the end of 2013.