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Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Intracom Defense awarded NATO project on the standardisation of unmanned vessels

Intracom Defense (IDE) has been selected as the implementing agency and prime contractor for the NATO project on the standardization of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). The project, entitled “Unmanned Surface…

Hyperion Systems Engineering consolidates its position in the Greek market

The Cypriot Hyperion Systems Engineering seeks to strengthen its presence in the Greek market, with cutting-edge projects that concern, among other things, operational and technical processes in the hydrocarbon industry…

Recognition for Safe Bulkers’ performance

Α significant recognition for the performance of Safety Management Overseas S.A. and Safe Bulkers Management Ltd., interests of Polys V. Hadjioannou, was the publication of the 6th edition of Top…

Atlas Maritime: Dynamic return to Suezmax

Atlas Maritime, owned by Leo Patitsas, is making a strong return to the Suezmax market, ordering two newbuilding tankers from DH Shipbuilding of South Korea, with an option for two…

PCTC deliveries accelerate, new orders subdued in 2025

The Pure Car Truck Carrier (PCTC) market has reached a turning point, after strong activity in 2021-2024. In this four-year period, more than 280 new orders were placed, while 2025…

Alternative fuels looking ahead to 2026

The message that so-called alternative fuels, such as LNG, methanol, ammonia, and even wind propulsion, remain in the “game” of the energy transition, with no clear winner, was sent by…

Monday, 09 February 2026

Exports: The leaders of 2025 and the sectors with the biggest decline

Greek exports registered a negative sign in 2025, but excluding petroleum products, they showed resilience. According to data announced by ELSTAT, exports recorded a 2.8% drop. Specifically, their total value…

Rebrain Greece on May 9 in London

The Ministry of Labor and Social Security invites business groups and companies seeking highly qualified executives to express their interest in participating in the upcoming extroversion event to attract Greeks…

Obstacles and solutions for the Vertical Corridor

The US, the Commission and other parties involved in the Vertical Corridor project are seeking the best recipe to “marry” politics with the economy, with the data so far confirming…

TERNA wins 1 billion euro rail contracts in Romania

TERNA, the construction arm of GEK TERNA Group, was declared by Căile Ferate Române (CFR) as the final contractor for two railway projects with a total budget of 1 billion…

GEK TERNA is a critical infrastructure group

GEK Terna has evolved into a leading infrastructure group, with a portfolio of concessions lasting at least 25 years, capable of generating total cash flows of 11 billion euros. Starting…

Servicers’ settlement total almost 4 billion out of 80 billion euros in bad loans

Servicers settled total debts of around 4.09 billion euros in 2025, according to official data. The largest share of 90% of non-performing loans is held by the three major servicers…

MSC: New port rotation Trade NWC UK – Greece and Turkey

Gianluigi Aponte’s MSC has announced a further enhancement of its NWC UK service to and from Greece and Turkey, with the aim of improving the reliability of its routes and…

Vodafone Greece: Higher revenue in the third quarter of the year

Vodafone Greece recorded a 5.5% increase in revenue in the third quarter, according to data announced by the telecommunications group. Specifically, Vodafone Greece’s service revenue amounted to 247 million euros…

LNG carriers: Greek shipowners lead the way

The global LNG carrier market is entering a new period of intense activity, with 2026 set to be a year of explosive growth in orders. Market estimates indicate that more…

AKTOR: New organizational structure and vertically integrated operating model

AKTOR Group is implementing its new organizational structure, inaugurating a vertically integrated operating model aimed at strengthening corporate governance, simplifying processes and accelerating its business development, as announced by the…

Container ships: The market is heading for a “structural reset”

Dark clouds are gathering over the containership market as pressure on rates and massive new capacity push major players back into losses. MAERSK said its ocean division recorded an EBIT…

Friday, 06 February 2026

The future of LNG shipping in a changing landscape

Key aspects for the future of LNG shipping were highlighted by Panos Mitrou, Senior Vice President – Shipping Strategy at Lloyd’s Register, during the “Seas of Change” panel at the…

Box Now to invest 10 million in 2026 – Plans for expansion into new markets

Box Now is launching investments of 10 million euros for 2026, while also setting the stage for its geographical expansion, amidst growing consumer interest in the use of automatic parcel…

Intercargo: Green transition and geopolitical challenges

Intercargo president Yannis Xylas sent a clear message about the need to take specific and clear measures ahead of the resumption of the IMO debate on the roadmap for the…

Greek-owned tanker carries first cargo of Venezuelan oil to Europe

A Greek-owned tanker is carrying the first cargo of Venezuelan fuel to Europe in almost two years, marking a significant resurgence of flows from the Latin American country to European…

Mytilineos: Stricter implementation of competitiveness strategy needed

The need for stricter implementation of the competitiveness strategy in the EU was emphasized by the president of European Metals and METLEN, Evangelos Mytilineos, during his speech at the event…

Guilfoyle at Propeller Club: Shipping a stable pillar of understanding and joint initiatives between Greece and the US

The central role of shipping in the modern strategic relationship between Greece and the United States was highlighted by the United States Ambassador to Greece and Honorary President of Propeller…

Construction Arm METKA in the BOAK Concession Project

METLEN  announced that it has agreed to participate in the Concessionaire DIKTAION PARACHORISEIS Single-Member S.A. (until now wholly owned by GEK TERNA S.A.) for the “Northern Road Axis of Crete…

Foreign investments in EU ports under strict control

The European Union is considering implementing a stricter framework for foreign investment in ports. As part of the new European strategy for ports, which is expected to be presented by…

Metals: Greece’s leading position in perlite, bentonite, bauxite, marble

2024 was a profitable year and a good basis for the next financial years, including 2026, for the mining sector. According to the Environment and Energy Ministry’s report on Mineral…

Hydrogen production in Greece’s Amyntaio: One more “suitor” for the project

After the French fund, a new “suitor” of similar status is reportedly approaching Hellenic Hydrogen for a minority stake in the green hydrogen production unit under development in Amyntaio, the…

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Travlou: Greek shipping, a force of stability in the face of global rifts

“Shipping must be preserved as the guardian of international trade and global prosperity,” the president of the Union of Greek Shipowners, Melina Travlou, said in her speech during the annual…

ONEX joins Hellenic Ports Association

ONEX Shipyards & Technologies officially joined the Hellenic Ports Association, while also participating in its Board of Directors, as decided by the Extraordinary General Assembly. This development is of particular…

Athens International Airport: Passenger traffic up 8.6%

Passenger traffic at the Athens International Airport “El. Venizelos” increased by 8.6% in January compared to the same month in 2025. According to statistics from Athens International Airport (AIA), travelers…