Global Greeks gear themselves for the long haul
With an ingrained resilience built up over decades of experience, Greeks are backing themselves to keep their ship steady in an era of increased political turbulence
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Daily Briefing 5 August 2025
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Panama pledges not to register tankers and bulkers over 15 years old
Having delisted over 200 ships already, Panama is now closing the door to older ships and introducing tighter vetting procedures in a bid to rid itself of sanctions pressure from the US
SeaLead loses one third of fleet after terminating charters of 16 sanctioned boxships
US sanctions on Iran have had a major effect on tanker shipping during recent years. The latest wave of sanctions have ensnared Singapore-based SeaLead, a rising player in container shipping
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Greece 2025
Greece remains as strongly as ever a ship-owning community, one that is pragmatically investing in the future with increasingly fuel-efficient vessels and a major expansion in gas carriers. Our report also reflects the fact that Greece is becoming a more well-rounded maritime centre, with shipyards, ports, banks, marine equipment and maritime technology among the sectors on an upward curve. Click here to view the full report
‘We’re back in business...’ say Greek yards
Against the odds, Greece’s three largest shipyards are all under dynamic management and are looking to grow — but they face plenty of challenges, too
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Steady as she goes: UGS president Melina Travlos
Union of Greek Shipowners’ president Melina Travlos has made the case for shipping whenever and wherever the opportunity has arisen — from powerful international fora, to mountain villages and rural communities in Greece
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50 years without Onassis
This year marks half a century since the death of Aristotle Onassis. While belonging to another era, his personality became so much a part of Greek shipping’s DNA, you could argue he never entirely went away
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