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Core Points - The Greek parliament approved amendments allowing Onex to expand its operations at Elefsina Port, which is strategically located near China's largest port in Greece, Piraeus, as part of the U.S. effort to counter Chinese influence in the region [1][2] - Onex, which acquired the Elefsina shipyard in 2020, received $125 million in financing from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation in 2023, and the new amendments will enable Onex to acquire an additional 40 hectares of land and expand into various sectors beyond shipbuilding [1][2] - The U.S. government views Elefsina Port as a critical investment opportunity due to its proximity to military bases and logistics centers, aiming to use it for transporting sensitive goods and military equipment [1][2] Industry Insights - The Elefsina Port is expected to complement rather than compete directly with Piraeus Port, which has an annual revenue of €235 million compared to Elefsina's €5 million, highlighting the significant scale difference between the two ports [4] - Piraeus Port, operated by COSCO since 2016, has become a vital hub for international trade and logistics in the Mediterranean, significantly enhancing the efficiency of trade between Central Europe and the region [4] - The U.S. is also interested in other Greek ports, such as Volos and Alexandroupolis, with the latter serving as a strategic point for competing with Russian gas supplies in the Balkans [2][3]