By Anastasia Vamvaka As the global consumer goods boom appears to be winding down and freight rates are on the decline, the global shipbuilding and shipping community is experiencing a paradox: orders for containerships outnumber tankers and freighters. in terms of capacity. In particular, orders in the tanker and barge sectors, which together account for […]
Tag: Shipping news
Record profits and increased capacity for liner companies – giants
By Anastasia Vamvaka The carrying capacity of the global container fleet has increased, along with the huge increase and maintenance of high freight rates throughout the first half of 2022. According to the data, about 25×5 million boxes can be transported from the increase of the fleet, corresponding to a 1.7% increase. Shipping brokers estimate […]
A new shipping bond is coming to A.A.
By Haris Fludopoulos In recent months, the Athens Stock Exchange has entered a difficult downward cycle and is going through strong turbulences. In order for A.A. to get out of this condition, the General Index should immediately rise above 800-810 units, but also be driven with increased turnover towards the zone of 850 units. However, […]
A new shipping bond is coming to the Athens Stock Exchange
By Haris Fludopoulos In recent months, the Athens Stock Exchange has entered a difficult downward cycle and is going through strong turbulences. In order for A.A. to get out of this condition, the General Index should immediately rise above 800-810 units, but also be driven with increased turnover towards the zone of 850 units. However, […]
Ev. Marinakis – Eng. Franc on the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on shipping
The consequences for the global economy after the Russian invasion of Ukraine were at the center of the 26th round table meeting of the Economist, in Lagonisi. The president and CEO of Navios Maritime Partners, Angeliki Fragou, said that now the costs and freight rates of the ships will be higher as the energy supplies […]
Event for the shipping industry by Wilhelmsen Ship Management
Wilhelmsen Ship Management, one of the largest ship management companies worldwide, organized for the first time in Greece, in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy, ​​a specialized seminar on Ship Management. The event was attended by a large number of executives from the Greek shipping community, who had the opportunity to learn about all the […]
Mediterranean ports are less competitive than the ETC application
By Anastasia Vamvaka Concerns arise in the Greek port industry from the implementation of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (ETC). As part of the “Fit for 55” Legislative Package, the European Commission has proposed the inclusion of marine emissions in the European Emissions Trading Scheme, aiming at the contribution of merchant shipping to the […]
Attica Group announced the receipt of the new catamaran Aero 2 Highspeed
Attica Group, a member of the Marfin Investment Group, announced the receipt of the newly built catamaran Aero 2 Highspeed, which was built at the Brødrene Aa shipyards in Norway. According to the relevant announcement of the company, the Aero 2 Highspeed is the second of the order of three state-of-the-art Aero Catamaran type ships, […]
N. Martinou’s Thenamaris acquired the Tanker with the number 100 of its fleet
By Anastasia Vamvaka The tanker “Seapromise” cut the ribbon of 100 ships in the water of the company Thenamaris which belongs to the family of Dinos Martinos and is managed by Nicolas Martinos. Within three weeks the company received two ships, and out of the 98 its fleet numbered, it now belongs to the very […]
Hellenic Shipping: Attractive opportunities for banks
By Ted Petropoulos With minimal losses on its assets, Greek shipping offers attractive opportunities for banks, which increases banking competition. Banking shipping financing has increased as the Greek fleet is on the rise, especially in the last four decades. The support comes from Greek banks, but the international banks, whether operating from Greece or outside […]