The fleet of LNG and LPG carriers of Greek shipowners will expand rapidly in the coming years, as they continue to invest in new tonnage, reaching, in fact, a record number during last year, with the data showing that the record for this year as well. Geopolitical developments seem to have found the top Greek […]
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German Press: Greek shipowners and Russian oil
FAZ is mentioned in the lucrative contracts of Greek shipowners for the transport of Russian oil. Central bankers’ estimates of inflation in Handelsblatt. Her extensive reporting Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) in Athens begins by describing the difficulties of the German journalist in obtaining official information, for example from the Angelikousis group. As the publication states, […]
Criticism in the EU for the sanctions against Russia by Greek shipowners
Criticism of the European Union policy on the way it manages the existing need for independence from Russian oil and gas was exerted yesterday by some of the largest Greek shipowners, in the context of the 8th Capital Link Maritime Leaders Summit. The shipowner Vangelis Marinakis and George Prokopiou expressed their opposition to the speed […]
Hellenic Shipowners Association: 17 billion euros contribution to the country’s GDP in 2021
LAST UPDATE 15:15 By Anastasia Vamvaka Greece remains the leading shipping country in the world as Greek shipowners with 5,514 ships currently control about 21% of the world fleet, in terms of tonnage (dwt). The annual report of the Hellenic Shipowners’ Association records the increase in the total capacity of the Greek-owned fleet by 45.8% […]
The Greek ambassador is in the sights of the Ukrainian ambassador
Diplomatic courtesy abounded, but so did the peaks in today’s briefing by Ukrainian Ambassador to Athens Serhiy Sutenko, as the role of Greek shipowners in transporting Russian oil has come to the fore. The Ukrainian ambassador appeared optimistic about the developments in the business field, claiming that life returns to many Ukrainian cities, hence many […]
How the new construction market started in 2021
of Anastasia Vamvaka Container carriers and gas are the big winners in shipyard order books, reflecting what the shipping and global industries experienced in 2021. The unprecedented demand for 2021 containers has led to large investments in ship orders, trying to fill the supply gap. Similarly, environmental pressures and the ongoing energy crisis in Europe […]
FAZ: ‘On a tightrope’ Erdogan
The gas crisis in Europe, Erdogan’s visit to Kiev and the political dimensions of the Olympic Games starting today in Beijing in the press. Post in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Commenting on the Turkish president’s sixth visit to Kiev since 2019 and Turkey’s efforts to prevent a military conflict between Ukraine and Russia: “Erdogan pledged his […]
Investment Rally on Used Ships: The Costamare Deal and the τη Mysterious Buyer
Of George Georgiou The prices of used bulk carriers are falling from the record levels of the previous months, in line with the correction finally recorded by the freight market, a fact that further strengthens the buying interest in a “hot” sector in deals. Analysis of the VesselsValue data house indicates that during November, reductions […]
These are the Greek shipowners with the greatest influence internationally
By George George Important personalities of the Greek shipping community are included in the list of the 100 most influential people in the global shipping industry, which is published annually by Lloyd’s List. Specifically, in 9th place is Maria Angelikoussi, head of one of the largest shipping groups in the world (Maran Tankers, Maran Dry, […]
Shipowners make $ 100,000 a day in containerships
Of George Georgiou Charters with daily profits that “stun” continue and are secured by Greek shipowners with a fleet of container vessels, taking advantage of high market demand. Most types of containerships are “sold out” at the moment and all ships that leave charter are closed immediately under new agreements. In fact, since the new […]