By Fotis Fotinos Transport was the category with the biggest price increases, according to the statistics published yesterday by ELSTAT. As ELSTAT announced, from the comparison of the General CPI of July 2022 with the corresponding Index of July 2021, an increase of 11.6% resulted. In relation to June, a de-escalation was observed, as the […]
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The departure of the July excursions has begun – Up to 90% occupancy of the ships
With ship occupancy ranging from 70% to 90% in many cases, the departure of the summer excursions from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio began. The destinations that have the most demand from Friday July 1 are the Cyclades and Crete where the occupancy reaches 70% while for some destinations such as Paros, Naxos […]
EAEE: Insurance policies increased in 2021 and so did the declared losses to cover ship crews
“Although there was a small increase in the number of insurance policies to cover ship crews, in 2021, there was a considerable increase (+14.9%) in the industry’s declared losses. But the increase was greater in both the compensations paid (+80, 0%) as well as in the stock of outstanding compensation at the end of the […]
Russian Navy exercises in the Baltic at the same time as NATO Baltops 22 exercise
Dozens of Russian Navy ships are taking part in military exercises in the Baltic, amid growing tensions in the region where NATO military exercises are being conducted simultaneously. “As part of the exercise, tactical naval teams of the Baltic Fleet have sailed from their bases and have been deployed in predetermined zones,” the Russian Defense […]
Greek shipping in a historical record of more than 5,000 seagoing ships
His George Lampiris For the first time in its history, Greece surpassed the landmark point of 5,000 seagoing ships. The specific event was announced by the Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Giannis Plakiotakis, in the context of information on the bilateral relations between Greece and Panama organized by the Network for Reform in Greece […]
ELSTAT: There are 58 ships on public holiday in December
The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) announces data regarding the delayed merchant ships 100 GRT (Total Tonnage) and more in Greek ports. In more detail: The ships which in December 2021 were on holiday amounted to 58 of which 22 had a Greek flag and 36 foreign. The total number of slow vessels decreased by 21.6% […]
ELSTAT: Increased by 11% the number of repaired ships in 2021
The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) announces research data on the activity of the Greek Ship Repair Industry. According to these data: The number of repaired ships in the year 2021 reached 597 with a total tonnage of 7,972,207 GRT (Total Tonnage), recording an increase of 11.0% in the number of ships and 30.4% in the […]
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 […]
Pressure on the freight market – Another bad week for tankers
of Anastasia Vamvaka With the exception of the Capesize sector, almost all ship categories faced pressure in the Atlantic with weak demand translating into weaker profits. According to a report by the analyst firm Intermodal, slowdowns in activity were also observed in the Pacific market. The BDI closed at 1,503 points on Tuesday, up 63 […]