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Low-cost Air Travel Taking a Bite Out of Greek Ferry Share

Greek ferry service providers have repeatedly warned that the emergence of low-cost airlines will have an irreversible impact on the sector. Now, a European Parliament study has come to back that up.

Thessaloniki Port Sale Priority for New Shipping Minister

Ensuring the sale of a 67 percent stake in the Thessaloniki port authority moves ahead swiftly and trouble free tops the agenda of new incoming shipping minister Panagiotis Kouroumblis.

ANEK Lines Supports Actions for Greek Coastal Shipping Upgrade

ANEK Lines expressed its support to actions and initiatives that will improve and strengthen the future of coastal shipping in Greece during an event on “Designing the Coastal Shipping Network” held recently at the company’s conference center in Chania, Crete.

Hellenic Seaways Up for Grabs, Let the Bidding Begin

A 40.4 percent stake in ferry services provider Hellenic Seaways (HSW) is up for sale after Piraeus Bank launched an open international tender for the company this week.

Hellenic Seaways Launches New Ferry ‘Nissos Samos’ with Friendly Rates

A new ferry operated by Hellenic Seaways is set to hit Greek waters on Friday, serving Piraeus - Mesta Chios - Mytilini - Limnos - Thessaloniki the company said this week. With a capacity of 2,200 passengers, the Nissos Samos’ first voyage will be inaugurated later today by...

Greek Shipowners Have Clout on the Seas, 16% Global Market in their Hands

Despite the trials and tribulations facing Greece with the ongoing debt crisis taking its toll, the country’s shipping sector is demonstrating impressive resilience, boosting its hold in the international market as the largest player.

Air France-KLM Teams Up with Argo Travel Group at Posidonia 2016

The Air France - KLM Group and the Argo Travel Group will present their products at this year’s Posidonia 2016 shipping exhibition to open on June 6 and run through to June 10 at the Metropolitan Expo Center in Athens.

Greece’s ‘East Med Yacht Show’ Paves Way for Sea Days 2016 in Piraeus

It was all about sea and sailing at this year’s East Med Yacht Show held at Piraeus’ Zea Marina, featuring some of the finest boats on the market and attracting experts of the field to share experiences paving the way for the “Sea Days 2016, Go Piraeus!” events which kick off on...

Piraeus’ East Med Yacht Show Sails Away with Best Impressions

Featuring the latest trends, products and some of the finest boats on the market, the 15th East Med Yacht Show, currently on at the popular Zea Marina in Piraeus, got off to an impressive start.

Piraeus’ East Med Yacht Show to Whet Appetite of Sailing in Greece

Featuring some of the finest boats on the market, the 15th East Med Yacht Show, to be held at the popular Zea Marina in Piraeus, on May 13-18, promises to get you on a boat and fast, sailing the Greek islands.

Hellenic Seaways Sets Pace for 2016 with New Ship, Routes

At the eastern Attica port of Rafina, Greek coastal ferry operator Hellenic Seaways recently welcomed the Hellenic Highspeed, which is ready to serve the Rafina - Tinos - Mykonos - Paros - Ios - Santorini route this summer season.

Dropping Fuel Costs Boost Minoan Lines’ 2015 Profit

Greece-based shipping company Minoan Lines said recently, that its profit for 2015 had risen to 17.7 million euros primarily due to falling fuel prices.

Minoan’s Clout in Hellenic Seaways Grows

Aiming to boost its presence in the Aegean transportation sector by gaining a majority stake in Hellenic SeaWays (HSW), Greek shipping giant Minoan Lines acquired over 4.5 million euros, or 3.91 percent, of total share capital in HSW, which formerly belonged to Interamerican Group.

Athens Shipping Meet to Take Up the Challenge

Employment, environment, financing and Piraeus’ growth are the challenges to be explored at the 2nd Naftemporiki Shipping Conference which kicks off on Tuesday, January 26, at the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso resort in Vouliagmeni.

ICAP Names Attica Group ‘True Leader’

Listed Greek company Attica Group was named ‘True Leader’ during the ICAP Group Awards held recently, placing the company among the country’s 200 most profitable business entities.

Resilient Greece Still World’s Leading Ship-owning Country

Greece may be facing political and economic turbulence, but it continues to be the world’s leading ship-owning country, with Greek companies accounting for more than 16 percent of the world industry, according to the UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2015.

‘Greek Shipping Miracle’ – An Online Museum

In efforts to safeguard a longstanding tradition and promote the contribution of Greek shipping to both the local economy and culture, members of the Greek shipping community joined forces to create the “Greek Shipping Miracle”.

Piraeus Power Port: Among World’s Best

The Port of Piraeus is among the world’s 40 leading container ports, according to Lloyds List annual report released on Monday.

Greek Shipping Fleet World’s Most Valuable

Greece’s shipping fleet continues to be the most valuable in the world, estimated at 108.8 billion dollars, according to London-based online evaluation site VesselsValue.com.

XRTC Report: VAT Hike on Greek Coastal Shipping to Have Opposite Effect

According to the 14th XRTC report, a tax increase translates into higher travel costs, inevitably leading to a drop in demand and thus directly affecting companies’ revenue and ability to operate, with a potential “grexit” still looming.