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Red Sea: Of the 83 ships hit by the Houthis, 24 are of Greek interest

Chinese and Russian ships get permission from the Houthis to transit the Red Sea

Greeks shipowners lead globally with 543 “green” ships built

They have a carrying capacity of 52,331,130 dwt compared to 532 ships of 42,825,520 dwt for China and 474 ships of 34,775,883 dwt for the Japanese

The government is considering measures to “decongest” cruise ports

Wide-ranging meeting on how to manage growing demand more effectively

Greeks have placed 163 orders for shipbuilding in 2024

Most of them, i.e. 88 tankers, 53.9%.

Chinese shipyards manufacture 60% of the world’s orders

Last year alone in 2023, Greek shipowners ordered 162 new ships in China

Greek shipowners have ordered the construction of 121 ships in the first half of 2024

The activity of Greek shipping companies in the shipbuilding sector is intense

11 ships are trapped behind the Key Bridge, including 4 considered critical to the US’s defense

Although efforts are underway to clear the wreckage, including temporary channels for smaller vessels, stormy conditions have complicated the cleanup

Ferries: Fares soar again this year despite lower fuel prices

The ferry tickets are still very expensive, especially on the inner-Cyclades routes, where for example the route Milos - Koufonisi costs €108! The second obstacle for passengers is the VAT, which was reduced due to the pandemic to 13% and this year it is to return to 24% - An Extension is requested by the shipping companies

Six ships of Greek interests have been hit in the Red Sea by the Houthis

Demand for the immediate signing of a Special Repatriation Agreement

Amid Houthi escalation in the Red Sea shipping firms call for vessels to have armed guards

The Red Sea is a critically important route for companies that are shipping goods from Asia to Europe

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