Amid uncertainty due to developments in the Middle East and expectations that the European Central Bank will probably raise its key interest rate next Thursday, Greece is set to proceed…
The Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA S.A)., led by Chief Executive Officer Ioannis Tsaras, is investing in the digital transformation of port operations through its participation in the “Internet of Containers”…
Having reduced direct CO₂ emissions from electricity generation by 58% in 2025 compared with 2019 levels, and planning to invest more than 24 billion euros by 2030 in Renewable Energy…
Posidonia 2026 concluded with record-breaking participation and visitor numbers, once again reaffirming its position as the world’s leading international platform for maritime business transactions and strategic dialogue within the shipping…
The landmark gathering of the global maritime industry taking place in Athens brought together leaders from across the international shipping sector, placing Greek ports at the center of discussions on…
The need for a new transatlantic strategy aimed at rebuilding Western shipbuilding capacity, advancing breakthrough technologies through Project NEXUS, and utilizing revenues generated by the European Union’s Emissions Trading System…
The strategic importance of the Port of Corfu as a major gateway to the Adriatic region was highlighted by the Corfu Port Authority during its participation in Posidonia 2026, the…
Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of the Hellenic Republic, and Philippe Tabarot, Minister for Transport of the French Republic, co-chaired a bilateral meeting in Athens focused…
The strengthening of Greek-Chinese cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence dominated a forum hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Athens.
The forum brought together business leaders and media representatives…
Speaking to Naftemporiki on the sidelines of the international maritime exhibition Posidonia 2026, Leonidas Dimitriadis-Eugenides, President of the Eugenides Foundation, highlighted the Foundation’s role in preparing the next generation of…
Qu Shengbin, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA), participated in the conference entitled “Delivering the EU Ports Strategy: Requirements, Investment Needs & Funding Pathways,” held as…
Posidonia 2026 has once again reaffirmed its status as a global benchmark event for the maritime industry.
In this context, Gibraltar’s Minister for Maritime Affairs, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, spoke to Naftemporiki…
ONEX Elefsis Port & Logistics Center and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International have signed a strategic alliance agreement aimed at developing critical port infrastructure and related logistics facilities.
The signing…
A message of cautious optimism regarding the progress of negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was delivered from Athens by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, at a time when criticism…
A message of optimism regarding the future of global shipping was delivered by the Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Thomas Kazakos, during his keynote address at…
The launch of Hyperion GR1, the first of seven satellites being manufactured in Greece by Open Cosmos Aegean under the National Small Satellites Programme, is scheduled for July.
Hyperion GR1…
Greek shipping company Thenamaris, owned by Nikolas Martinos, has entered into a new round of shipbuilding agreements, further strengthening its presence at Chinese shipyards and, according to market sources, returning…
Speaking at the conference “Greece – South Africa: Cooperation – Investment – Growth,” the President of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Vassilis Korkidis, highlighted the prospects for strengthening…
The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, referred to the enduring strength of Greek shipping, the strategic importance of Piraeus as an international maritime hub, and the…
The Norwegian shipping group Astrup Fearnley announced the opening of new offices in Athens, continuing its international expansion following another year of strong performance.
The new Greek office represents the…
The approximately 9 billion euros generated annually in Europe through maritime emissions trading schemes should be directed not to national budgets, but toward the development of sustainable fuels and clean…
Greek-owned shipping continues to lead internationally, placing innovation and applied scientific research at the core of its development strategy.
Lavinia Corporation actively contributes to this trajectory by leveraging digitalization and…
Navios Maritime Partners L.P., led by Angeliki Frangou, received a special distinction from the international classification society DNV during a dedicated ceremony held in Piraeus.
DNV Group President and Chief…
S&P Global Ratings upgraded Hellenic Telecommunications Organization’s (OTE) credit rating to “A-” from “BBB+”, making OTE the only company in Greece with an A-level rating.
According to S&P, the upgrade…
“Shipping is deeply rooted in Greece’s history,” Melina Travlos, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, stated when asked about the secret behind the success of Greek shipping.
Greek shipping—and,…
The European Commission’s report on Greece, prepared within the framework of the European Semester, combines positive assessments of the Greek economy with 20 critical findings highlighting persistent structural weaknesses and…
The Hellenic Centre for Defence Innovation (HCDI) has taken another step toward facilitating access for Greek innovative defence companies to the European investment community through a partnership with Bpifrance, the…
Amid an environment of geopolitical turmoil, regulatory uncertainty and heightened business risk, the shipping industry is once again being called upon to demonstrate its resilience and adaptability. This was the…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Skaramangas Shipyards and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. during the Posidonia 2026 International Maritime Exhibition.
The MoU establishes a framework for…
Lloyd’s Register, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for floating data centers, taking another step forward focused on artificial intelligence in…
