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
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Everything you need to know about the Strait of Hormuz
With the conflict between Israel and Iran escalating by the hour, many fear disruption to the Strait of Hormuz would seriously affect global oil trades. Here’s a handy data guide to this invaluable waterway
Electrification’s place in maritime decarbonisation
Expanding fleet electrification technologies will propel shipping’s sustainability drive, with prioritised safety and standardisation
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Brace yourselves for faster change and rising costs of compliance, summit told
Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit in Athens leans towards optimism regarding industry’s decarbonisation prospects, but questions abound
EU price cap plan could force shadow fleet changes but enforcement questions remain
It remains unclear whether a lowered price cap would be a G7 plan or a solo EU move, but its effectiveness depends on whether the new price cap would be enforced, oil price fluctuations and how a realignment of sanctioned tankers vs shadow fleet and mainstream tankers plays out
How to find a commercial carbon advantage in shipping
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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 the fact 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. Click here to view the full report
‘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
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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
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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
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