Ships may be becoming increasingly complex, automated, and energy-efficient, but the long-term safety and sustainability of the energy transition in shipping will ultimately depend on the industry's ability to produce seafarers who can understand, manage, and respond effectively to increasingly complex operational systems under real-world operating conditions.
Piraeus—the city of seamanship and sailors, shipowners and major shipping corporations—has played a decisive role in the exponential growth of the Posidonia International Shipping Exhibition, particularly during the event’s formative decades
The strategic exploration of partnerships, such as the recent addition of Drydocks World, further reinforces this approach, bringing in specialized expertise from the retrofitting and shipbuilding sectors
European Shipowners have repeatedly called for the €9 billion generated by the shipping industry through the EU ETS to be reinvested in producing clean fuels within Europe and making them available across the continent.
The Greece-China partnership lies at the heart of developments.
Greek shipping is being called upon to play a leading role in this transition, leveraging its vast experience and deep expertise. The challenge posed by the green transition isn’t only environmental—it is fundamentally economic, too
Maritime shipping is fundamental to the global economy, transporting more than 80% of global trade by volume, yet shipbuilding has lagged behind in adopting digital manufacturing technologies
AI is poised to transform shipping, an industry that moves about 90 percent of the world’s goods. The opportunity is enormous, but so are the design, operational, and human challenges involved
Recent years have underscored global shipping’s vulnerability to disruptions. From geopolitical tensions and regional conflicts to trade restrictions, bulk carrier operators face a broad spectrum of challenges.
Greek shipping is suffering as a result of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime artery handling 25% of the global trade in seaborne oil and nearly 20% of the world's liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Shipping supports almost every aspect of modern life - from the energy that drives economies and the food that sustains populations, to the materials and products that shape daily life. Its presence is often invisible, yet it is the system that ensures continuity and flow on a global scale
The competition was officially supported by the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission.
Our success, as well as the smooth uninterrupted flow of global commerce, is due to our collaboration and steadfast commitment to a sustainable and efficient future for the maritime industry.
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Four defendants accused in the 2024 death of a 19-year-old at an amusement park denied criminal responsibility, with the court expected to hear the prosecutor’s recommendation next month.
The court found the 39-year-old guilty of intentional murder committed in a calm state of mind, rejecting claims that the crime was carried out in a moment of extreme emotional distress
A 38-year-old suspect remains in custody after prosecutors filed charges in connection with the death of a 67-year-old man, while additional drug-related charges have also been brought.
Greece’s proposed tourism spatial planning framework has triggered disputes over destination capacity limits, short-term rentals and development rules, as industry groups call for more flexible, data-driven policies.
Police say a 24-year-old woman, a minor and an alleged accomplice were involved in a series of thefts from the same store over the past two months, with stolen goods valued at around €12,000.