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Crew abandonment a scourge: Record in 2025 with 6,223 sailors and the “shadow fleet” in focus

Ships with opaque ownership structures, inadequate insurance, and flags of convenience are increasingly involved in cases of crew abandonment, leaving seafarers unpaid and stranded for months

Three countries hold the helm of global shipping

Greece, China, and Japan control over 40% of global shipping capacity and influence international trade

The three women from Chios who are shaking up the shipping industry

Three female figures of Greek shipping who are at the helm of extremely powerful deep-sea fleets stand out for their boldness, operational stability, and their careful, visionary planning of their next moves

The Greeks take center stage again in 2025 – Targeted acquisitions and “smart” vessel sales

Record liquidity, calculated moves, and bulk carrier acquisitions that point to market shifts – How 2025 is shaping up in the SnP dry bulk market according to the shipbrokers of Xclusiv Shipbrokers

Greek ports led maritime transport in the EU in 2024, according to Eurostat

Greece increased its passenger numbers by 7.1 million – Piraeus among the busiest ports

Ministry of Maritime Affairs: Unemployment benefit for seafarers doubled, beneficiaries expanded

“We are correcting an injustice that burdened our seafarers for many years and substantially strengthening their social protection,” said Vasilis Kikilias

Hellenic Chamber of Shipping brings the new generation closer to the maritime sector

Through a nationwide campaign, informative leaflets and TikTok videos, the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping is opening new horizons for young people in the world of the sea

Black Friday: Greeks plan to buy clothing and tech products this year – 87.9% will shop online

A large share of respondents will take advantage of Black Friday deals and discounts to purchase Christmas gifts

Greek–Chinese cooperation: New prospects in shipping and investments

Wu Jincheng, head of the People’s Government of Pudong in Shanghai, highlighted the strategic importance of Greece–China cooperation on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Hellenic–Chinese Chamber of Commerce and presented the opportunities that Pudong offers for investment and development

Kimberly Guilfoyle: “Strengthening cooperation with Greece is President Trump’s personal commitment”

The U.S. Ambassador becomes honorary president of the Propeller Club Piraeus – An institution, an alliance, a decisive message for Greek-American relations and for shipping

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