Greece 2025
Greece remains as strongly as ever a ship-owning community, one that is pragmatically investing in the future with increasingly fuel-efficient vessels and a major expansion in gas carriers. Our report also reflects that Greece is becoming a more well-rounded maritime centre, with shipyards, ports, banks, marine equipment and maritime technology among the sectors on an upward curve.
Steady as she goes: UGS president Melina Travlos
Union of Greek Shipowners’ president Melina Travlos has made the case for shipping whenever and wherever the opportunity has arisen — from powerful international fora, to mountain villages and rural communities in Greece
50 years without Onassis
This year marks half a century since the death of Aristotle Onassis. While belonging to another era, his personality became so much a part of Greek shipping’s DNA, you could argue he never entirely went away
Greek cluster puzzle starts to come together
There are plenty of reasons to be cheerful about the trajectory of the Greek maritime cluster, but plenty of work remains to be done, say backers
Hemexpo: What a difference a decade makes
Marine equipment manufacturing and maritime tech are two segments of the Greek cluster that have conspicuously taken strides forward in recent years, yet the potential is even greater
‘We’re back in business...’ say Greek yards
Against the odds, Greece’s three largest shipyards are all under dynamic management and are looking to grow — but they face plenty of challenges, too
Allegiant aims to make a bigger splash
Six-year-old firm quietly established its reputation with clients but is already one of the largest Greek shipbroking houses — and one with international scope and vision
Hubs in a hurry
Greek ports are finally attracting attention for their strategic location, as well as commercial potential
Cultivating the crew for a future fleet
The Eugenides Foundation has a road map for reforming maritime education in Greece, but attracting and retaining a new generation of seafarers is a multi-layered challenge
Global Greeks gear themselves for the long haul
With an ingrained resilience built up over decades of experience, Greeks are backing themselves to keep their ship steady in an era of increased political turbulence
Greece-owned merchant fleet navigates shifting trade lanes
Latest Lloyd’s List Intelligence vessel-tracking data shows how Greece-owned tonnage has traded during 2024
Greek banks gallop on
Bank lending to Greek shipowners grew by 5% last year, but Greece’s own banking sector expanded its exposure to the industry at a much faster pace
More than 20% of US voyages made by Greek fleet exposed to port fees
Although the US Trade Representative proposal has been watered down, it still has significant implications for US-calling vessels
A measure of Greek shipping’s mastery and mass
The world’s most popular shipping awards event was launched by Lloyd’s List more than two decades ago and is still going strong
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