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Sailing ban lifted as ferries resume from Rafina and Lavrio: extra services for raised passenger numbers
Gale-force winds reaching force 9 continue across much of the Aegean, with severe weather bulletins still in force in the Kafireas Strait, Evia Strait and Kythira Sea, and passengers urged to confirm sailings with operators
Athens empties out: More than 43,600 passengers departing from Piraeus for the August 15 holiday – 194 ferry sailings through Sunday
The largest travel exodus is taking place today, Friday, with 30,526 passengers. Figures for the weekend may change due to severe weather conditions
Hormuz: The puzzle of 9 million barrels – How much oil is really passing through, and the role of the “invisible” tankers
Washington's estimate is significantly higher than those of companies that monitor global energy flows. The widespread deactivation of AIS transponders is widening the information gap
From ‘shadow fleet’ to ship seizures: where does Russia’s new threat lead for Greece
Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation against European vessels if Russian ships are targeted, as Pacific Fleet commander Viktor Liina says his forces stand ready to inspect and hold foreign shipping, raising risk for Greek owners
The War of the Straits: 3+1 chokepoints are reshaping the map of global shipping
Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, Suez and the Black Sea are increasing distances for ships, fuel costs, insurance premiums and freight rates, and are altering the geography of energy flows
Three maritime flashpoints on high alert: Explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, new attacks in Yemen, and commercial ships hit near Odesa
The risk remains at the highest level for vessels linked to Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, while two merchant ships were struck near Odesa. Explosions on Iran's Qeshm Island have once again heightened uncertainty over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Holiday getaway peaks as more than 129,000 passengers depart from Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio
Passenger traffic surges at Attica’s three main ports from Friday through Sunday, with Piraeus handling the largest share. Figures for Saronic Gulf routes have yet to be included
GENCO wins shareholder vote against Diana shipping, but takeover battle continues
Shareholders overwhelmingly backed the management of Genco Shipping & Trading, rejecting board nominees put forward by Diana Shipping. However, Diana Shipping CEO Semiramis Paliou says the company remains committed to acquiring its U.S.-based dry bulk rival
First major summer getaway: More than 101,000 passengers and 243 ferry departures over the weekend from Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio
The peak of the summer holiday exodus is reflected in passenger traffic during the July 17–19 weekend, with Piraeus handling the largest number of travelers and the busiest day expected to be Sunday
