Laskaridis Shipping is advancing strong investments across three key pillars: a dynamic entry into the tanker segment, the renewal of its bulk carrier fleet—traditionally managed by the group owned by Panos Laskaridis—and the adoption of “green” technologies.
The Greek shipowner, who in early 2026 invested for the first time in orders for large tankers—specifically two Suezmax vessels—is now, according to market sources, expanding this program by exercising the first of two options it holds at DH Shipbuilding.
In addition to a series of smaller-capacity chemical tankers, the group has traditionally focused its investments on bulk carriers and reefer vessels. However, in 2024 it made its initial move into the tanker segment through the acquisition of three Medium Range 2 (MR2) tankers from the second-hand market. It is also noted that in 2025, following Laskaridis Shipping and Lavinia Bulkers, Laskaridis established Lavinia Tankers.
Wind-assisted propulsion
As part of its strategy to adopt new technologies aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of its fleet, Laskaridis Shipping has signed a Joint Development Programme (JDP) agreement with bound4blue and classification society Bureau Veritas to assess the integration of eSAIL® systems across its fleet.
The agreement was signed on Wednesday, March 18, at the company’s offices in Athens, in the presence of representatives from all three parties.
The objective of the JDP is to establish a reliable, transparent and technically robust framework for evaluating the integration of this technology across Laskaridis Shipping’s fleet.
Fleet renewal initiatives
According to data from Equasis, the group operates a fleet of 65 vessels (including bulk carriers, reefers and small tankers), in addition to the three MR2 tankers.
In late 2025, the group received the “Pafsanias,” a Kamsarmax bulk carrier with a capacity of 82,500 dwt, as well as the “Saronic Wind,” an MR2 chemical/product tanker.
The MV Pafsanias was built at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Yangzhou, while the MT Saronic Wind was constructed at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard.
Both vessels have been designed with a strong focus on energy efficiency and environmental performance, reflecting the group’s commitment to sustainable development in the shipping industry.
It is also noted that the group’s shipbuilding programme for bulk carriers includes three Kamsarmax vessels from COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Yangzhou), four Kamsarmaxes from CMI Qingdao Shipyard, and one Kamsarmax from Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry.
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