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Thursday, 04 June 2026

Strategic partnership between Skaramangas Shipyards and HD Hyundai for naval vessel construction

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…

LR, Samsung Heavy Industries, and CCEC form strategic alliance for floating data centers

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…

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Kikilias: Agreement for the construction of pollution control vessels at ONEX shipyards-Aiming at the revival of the Greek shipbuilding industry

The revival of the Greek shipbuilding industry through the collaboration of Greek maritime and shipbuilding enterprises was highlighted by Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Minister Vassilis Kikilias, on the occasion…

ONEX: Strategic agreement with Antipollution for 4+4 eco vessels

ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group announced its strategic agreement with Antipollution (a member of the V Group). The agreement concerns the design and construction of four state-of-the-art eco vessels, with…

HELMEPA House initiative is taking shape through cooperation with Piraeus Port Authority

The plan of the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA) for the creation of the “HELMEPA House” is taking shape. HELMEPA President Semiramis Paliou had announced the Association’s plan at…

Xenokostas to “N”: Laying foundations to help Greek shipbuilding move onto its next phase

The President of the Hellenic Shipyards Association and Head of ONEX Shipyards and Technologies, Panos Xenokostas, spoke to “Naftemporiki” on the role of the Elefsis and Syros Shipyards. On the…

Safe Bulkers rang the bell at Euronext Athens, marking dual listing

Safe Bulkers CEO Poly V. Hajioannou rang the opening bell at Euronext Athens on Tuesday, marking the commencement of the company’s secondary listing on the Greek stock exchange. The move…

PPA: Dynamic presence at Posidonia 2026

At the opening ceremony of the prestigious “Posidonia 2026” international shipping exhibition, Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, the Ambassador of China to…

Fleetwork presents next generation of digital tools for maritime industry

Greek technology company Fleetwork will showcase the next generation of digital tools for the maritime industry at Posidonia 2026, taking place from June 1 to June 5 at the Athens…

Greece on European research and innovation map

Total funding exceeded 644 million euros and approved projects were more than 829 over the last years, marking a record of Greek participation in European research programmes, according to data…

Patras’ strategic role in European port policy

The role that regional ports can play in the emerging European geo-economic landscape was highlighted by Panagiotis Anastasopoulos, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Patras Port Authority (OLPA), during…

Theon: New orders of 42 million euros

THEON has announced new orders of 42 million euros, with an additional 27 million euros in purchase options. Since the beginning of the year, the value of new orders and…

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

Lavinia Innovation Centre: A New Hub for Maritime Research and Innovation

Greek-owned shipping continues to lead the way internationally by placing innovation and applied scientific research at the core of its development. Lavinia Corporation actively contributes to this effort by leveraging …

Motor Oil acquires 60% of ENACT – Expands into the circular economy sector

Motor Oil has announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in ENACT, strengthening its presence in the Circular Economy. As announced by the listed company, its subsidiary IREON INVESTMENTS LTD…

DryDel: Three new ship orders at Japanese shipyards

DryDel Shipping has announced a further expansion of its newbuilding investment programme ahead of the international shipping exhibition Posidonia 2026, signing agreements for the construction of three new dry bulk…

Travlou at Posidonia: There is no resilient economy without strong shipping

“There can be no global prosperity without freedom of navigation,” stated Melina Travlou, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, during her address at Posidonia 2026, where she underscored the…

Charting a course together: A new era in US – Greece maritime partnership

As the global maritime community gathers in Athens for Posidonia, I am reminded of Greece’s enduring legacy as a maritime power, from ancient times to today’s modern merchant fleet. This…

Odysseas Laskaridis: Alimia Group: Investing in 37 ships within five years

Within the span of five years, the Alimia Group has built a modern fleet comprising both bulk carriers and tankers, investing primarily in newbuild orders. With Odysseas Laskaridis at the…

Hoisting the sails of China and Greece’s timeless wisdom

With peaceful development as our guide, let us sail together toward a common destiny for all humanity, and establish a world of lasting peace and prosperity. Τhe sea, with its…

Greece is a highly attractive market for floating nuclear power plants

A new debate over the role of nuclear energy in Greece’s energy mix is being sparked by the first feasibility study on Floating Nuclear Power Plants (FNPPs) focused on Greece,…

Mitsotakis at Posidonia: Greek-owned shipping is a national and European strategic asset

“The Greek-owned shipping industry is a national and European strategic asset that must be safeguarded, particularly at a time when its strategic and geopolitical importance is being highlighted more clearly…

Aegean Shipping Management enters new growth phase

Aegean Shipping Management is entering a new phase of growth, marked by a strategic expansion into the large crude oil tanker market while further strengthening its LR2/Aframax fleet portfolio. On…

Kikilias: Greece is the leading maritime power in the world

Greece is the leading maritime power in the world, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, said during his opening address at the 10th Capital Link Maritime Leaders…

“Project Trident”: The US plan that leads Greece to the top of global shipbuilding power

One of the most significant agreements in recent years for the Greek shipbuilding industry was signed in Athens, as ONEX Shipyards & Technologies and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean announced a…

Chinese Ambassador to Naftemporiki: Piraeus becoming a world-class port; enhancing maritime cooperation

Investments in the Port of Piraeus have exceeded 10 billion RMB over the last ten years that the port has been under the exclusive management of COSCO SHIPPING, while the…

Monday, 01 June 2026

Vasilis Kikilias: Current challenges and prospects of Greek shipping

By Vasilis Kikilias, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Greek shipping has always been one of Greece’s strongest assets, both geostrategically and economically. Over time, the shipping industry has…

Friday, 29 May 2026

Cenergy Holdings: Energy, AI, and data centers drive demand for cables and pipes – Emphasis on the US

Cenergy Holdings’ management outlined the significant opportunities ahead in both the energy and technology projects markets across Europe and the United States, during the presentation of the group’s Q1 2026…

Revolut surpasses the milestone of 2 million customers in Greece

The global fintech Revolut has surpassed the milestone of 2 million customers in Greece. According to an official announcement, this development marks its dramatic transition from a travel payments and…

Travlos: Greek shipping is a pillar of unity and leadership

From insurance and risk management to the energy transition, digitalization and maritime safety, the Posidonia 2026 conference programme highlights an industry undergoing active transformation in response to geopolitical instability and…

Celestyal focuses on the Mediterranean; pulls out of Arabian Gulf

Celestyal, led by CEO Chris Theophilides, is strengthening its Mediterranean programme for the 2026/27 winter season, announcing additional departures across its two-ship fleet and a new itinerary programme in the…