Greek interests account for 30% of the fleet classed by RINA, according to George Youroukos, Chairman of RINA’s Greek Advisory Committee and head of shipping companies Technomar and Global Ship…
Snacking is increasingly becoming a dominant dietary habit worldwide, reshaping consumer choices and fueling a multi-billion-euro market.
The so-called “snackification” trend is changing the way consumers eat, with traditional meals…
Greek shipowners currently hold the world’s largest orderbook for high-tech, advanced-specification vessels being built at Japanese, South Korean and Chinese shipyards.
The observation was made by Haralambos Fafalios during the…
The importance of the human factor in shaping the future of shipping was highlighted by Elpi Petraki, President of WISTA International and Secretary General of the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association,…
Greek tourism is demonstrating strong performance and resilience amid heightened geopolitical disruptions, according to data released today by the Bank of Greece.
In the first four months of the year,…
The success rate that, under current conditions, could “unlock” an exploration drilling in Greece is estimated at 15%–20%, given that the lack of recent drilling data lowers the acceptable risk…
The Independent Power Transmission Operator’s (IPTO) share capital increase was oversubscribed 14 times.
The total capital increase amounted to 1 billion euros. Of this, 510 million euros was contributed by…
GENESIS Pharma is expanding its partnership with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals by adding four Nordic markets — Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden — to the 13 Southeast European markets already covered by…
Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) S.A. held its inaugural Compliance Brainstorming Forum, titled “Alliance for Compliance – United We Evolve”, organised by the company’s Compliance Unit.
The event focused on collaboration,…
S&P Global Ratings upgraded Public Power Corporation (PPC) from BB- to BB, with a stable outlook, citing the recent capital increase and revision of the company’s business plan.
In its…
Challenges and prospects for Greek shipping, cruise, and port sectors were outlined by Nikos Mavrikos, President of the Panhellenic Association of Ship Suppliers and Exporters, during an event held aboard…
The strong recovery in the dry bulk freight market has brought Capesize vessels back into focus, with shipowners increasing their exposure to both newbuildings and secondhand tonnage.
Αs earnings have…
Greece remained in 50th place in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking in 2026, according to the latest edition of the World Competitiveness Yearbook, the detailed results of which were released…
In total, passenger traffic (arrivals and departures, domestic and international) reached 2,946,699 passengers in January-May 2026, up from 2,715,790 in the corresponding period of 2025, according to official statistics.
The…
Revenue generated from the implementation of the EU’s FuelEU Maritime regulation will be channelled into financing the green transition of Greece’s shipping sector and port infrastructure.
The provision is included…
Greece’s defence industry has emerged as a key focus of investment interest for the Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC).
This marks the second time the Canadian business accelerator has targeted…
Volos Port Authority successfully participated in Cyber Europe 2026, Europe’s largest cyber crisis simulation exercise, further strengthening its operational readiness against evolving digital threats.
The exercise, organised by the European…
“A new era of digital reforms in shipping has started, through initiatives that respond to the sector’s real needs and upgrade services for our seafarers,” Minister of Maritime Affairs and…
Theon International Plc (THEON) announced that it has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Carlyle for the acquisition of SAS Stéropès, the holding company of SAS HGH Systèmes Infrarouges (HGH)…
Greece must move beyond digitization and enter the era of artificial intelligence by investing in research and AI-powered public services, Konstantinos Daskalakis, Professor of Computer Science in the Department of…
Euroseas Ltd. is expanding its shipbuilding programme after signing an agreement for the construction of two additional container vessels with a capacity of 1,800 TEUs.
The two vessels will be…
Diana Shipping has submitted an enhanced takeover proposal for Genco Shipping & Trading, valuing the U.S.-listed dry bulk owner at 27.34 dollars per share and urging Genco to postpone its…
METLEN and KNDS jointly unveiled the VBCI PHILOCTETES, France’s most advanced 8×8 infantry fighting vehicle, during Eurosatory international defense exhibition in Paris.
According to METLEN, the presentation took place at…
Signs of recovery are being recorded in container traffic at the port of Piraeus Port, as the prospect of easing tensions in the Middle East is generating cautious optimism for…
Northern Greece-based defence company EODH S.A. has entered into a new strategic partnership with KNDS, marking its entry into the Franco-German group’s land platform manufacturing ecosystem.
The agreement was signed…
Progress in the development of onshore power supply (OPS) infrastructure at Italian ports was reviewed by representatives of the cruise industry, the Italian government and the energy sector during a…
Greek-owned tanker operator IONIC is adopting a cautious stance on further fleet expansion despite the highly favorable conditions in the tanker market.
Speaking to Maritime Bridge Japan, the company’s Chief…
The School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) hosted a delegation from Piraeus Port Authority (PPA), led by Chairman Han Chao and…
Greek shipping’s challenges and prospects as well as Greece’s role in the evolving global landscape were at the centre of discussions during a meeting of the Board of Directors of…
The strong growth prospects of the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) after the 1.0-billion-euro share capital increase were outlined at a joint press conference by IPTO Chairman and CEO Manos…
