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Wednesday, 03 June 2026

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…

TAP Air Portugal launches new Lisbon–Athens route on July 1

TAP Air Portugal is launching a new route between Lisbon and Athens, starting July 1, with five flights a week. From Humberto Delgado Airport, flights will depart at 9:30pm every…

New digital strategy for the international promotion of Greek agri-food

Greek agrifood is turning a new page and gaining new tools to position itself more dynamically in international markets. This was the key message of the two events held in…

Marlink – Metis: Partnership for smart digital solutions in shipping

Marlink, a provider of managed services for mission-critical digital solutions, and Metis, a specialized provider of maritime data collection and advanced analytics, are entering into a strategic partnership aimed at…

Premia to invest in tourist real estate market

Premia REIC plans to strengthen its newly established subsidiary, Premia HotelInvest, through new acquisitions of tourism-related properties valued at between 250-300 million euros, further expanding its presence in the hotel…

Cenergy Holdings: Net profits surge in Q1

Cenergy Holdings’ management confirmed its guidance for adjusted EBITDA to 370-400 million euros in 2026. The Group’s backlog stood at approximately 3.3 billion euros on March 31, 2026, providing clear…

AB Vassilopoulos accelerates asset-light model with franchising as a strategic growth driver

AB Vassilopoulos is moving ahead with a rapid strategic realignment aimed at safeguarding its market share against the upcoming wave of consolidation in the retail sector, spearheaded by the Masoutis–Kritikos…

Alpha Bank: Public offer for Alpha Trust – Price set at 20.20 euros per share

The acquisition of Alpha Trust by Alpha Bank is underway, following the approval of the information memorandum by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission and the launch of the acceptance period…

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Hydrocarbons: New step for exploration in Greece – Chevron enters Block 10

A new chapter is opening for hydrocarbon exploration in Greece with Chevron’s entry into the “Area 10” (Block 10) concession, offshore the Kyparissiakos Gulf in the Southern Ionian Sea. The…

Motor Oil: Net profits surge 293% in Q1 – Turnover up 25%

Motor Oil Group announced strong financial results in the first quarter of the year. Specifically, group revenues increased by 25% to 3.36 billion euros, EBITDA rose by 171% to 546…

Qualco Group joins the “Euronext Tech Leaders”

Qualco Group has joined the Euronext Tech Leaders segment and, as Qualco Group Executive Chairman Orestis Tsakalotos stated, “this marks a milestone for the Group. It is recognition of 25…