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First established in 1916, the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) represents Greek-owned vessels over 3,000 gt under Greek and other European and third country flags. Greek shipowners are primarily active in the bulk / tramp sector (i.e. bulk carriers, tankers, LNG / LPG carriers) and have a growing presence in liner trades through containerships which […]

The transition from the 20th to the 21st century has been sealed by both the global opening, not only maritime, economy and the entry of new big “players” into the world chessboard. This has happened so strongly after the fall and/or transformation of political systems that have reformed international balance, such as the transition from […]

This text appeared in Naftika Chronika on 1128/997 on June 1, 1982, p. 41 With the impressive participation of 600 exhibitors from 46 countries Posidonia ’82 takes place, which is the biggest, in terms of the number of exhibitors, shipping exhibition in the world. Having as their main objective to be a direct form of […]

By Kostas Antonopoulos Excerpt from the text of Costas Antonopoulos “And the historical road continues”, “Naftika Chronika”, issue 710/467, 1.1.1965. Ship crews: the psychic bond Everyone acknowledges the contribution of Greek seamen to the creation and development of Greek Shipping. It has been valuable. There has been a constant close psychological and professional cooperation between shipowners […]

By Andreas G. Laimos (Naftika Chronika 1033/792, 15 June 1978, p. 14.) During a crisis that has already lasted three years, with half of the ships superannuated, shipping receipts reached one and a half billion US dollars. The foreign press, in order to depict the dynamism of our Merchant Marine, highlights the importance of Posidonia […]

Naftika Chronika June 1, 1976 The Posidonia have been established. A Marine Exhibition of global impact. The participation of both countries and exhibitors has been constantly increasing. The good results of previous events guarantee the success of Posidonia ’76. The Exhibition contributes positively to the promotion of Greek Shipping. This year more than 400 exhibitors […]

Statement by Mr. Theodoros Vokos, Executive Director of Posidonia Exhibitions SA

In 2019 “Posidonia” will celebrate the first half century of its history. It is about the offer of the people who -on time and with open mind- struggled during historical times and with vision and consistency managed to built during them on an international level. Therefore, “Posidonia” is now an institution started as a pioneering […]

Excerpt of the conclusions of the 2013 report: The contribution of ocean-going shipping to the greek economy: Performance and Outlook

In 1939 began the severest conflict in history. By 1940, the war hit Greece as well. The country resisted by all means achieving the first victories of the free world. But, a few months later Greece, such as the rest of Europe, had been defeated. Only a few used to believe back then that there […]

Although not established to the modern greek associated emotion like the great land battles during WWII, the greek fights on sea where equally severe and important. Under simultaneous triple occupation -the only country around the who suffered triple occupation-  Greece kept on fighting where the conquers could not intervene; Seas and oceans. That was a […]

How were laid the foundation of the Greek Shipment Miracle at a time of incomparable difficulties and destruction after WWI. The foundation of the Greek Shipowners Union, the Middle-war markets and the valuable contribution of mariners.

Last year, although there were many fluctuations in freight markets, the long-standing shipping recession seemed to be coming to an end. The beginning of 2018 finds our shipping industry maintaining the highest position internationally, controlling about 20% of the global fleet in dwt tonnage (including a 30% share of tankers and 22% of bulk carriers) […]

Pavlos Kountouriotis, the liberator of Easter Aegean and first President of the Democracy ion Greece, talks in 1916 to the newspapes “Sfera” about the importance of shipment. Since the first great geopolitical conflict of the world history, the Persian Wars and the “Wooden Wall”, that saved Greece, the West and their civilization, built by General […]

By John Paloubis Vice Admiral (ret.) from the Hellenic Maritime Museum in Piraeus, Greece No one who has not travelled professionally at sea can imagine what a tough occupation being a sailor is in peacetime. Dreary and cruel, it keeps you far from family and loved ones. Sea voyages demand hard work; they require mettle and courage. The work itself […]

Piraeus, 15.5.2018 We are particularly proud that, amidst significant challenges both for the shipping industry and for Greece, Posidonia 2018 is once again here, manifesting the resilience, commitment and potential of our industry and our country. The achievements of Greek shipping are important, not only for Greece but also for Europe and for the welfare […]

The post-war reconstruction of the Greek shipping industry had one thing in common with efforts to transit from sail to steam some 70 years earlier. It had to start all over again, from scratch. With the exception of a few shipowners, who had accumulated substantial capital in US dollars by operating vessels under the Panamanian […]

By Yannis Marinos Most are multi-millionaires, yet they are people of ceaseless hard work, with a palpable love of country, who came in numbers to this venerable meeting hall of the Laskaridis Foundation in Piraeus. They welcomed the invitation of the emblematic magazine Naftika Chronika and of the Bissias family, which has continued in the […]

By George P. Malouchos The history of Greek shipping cannot be measured in years, or in decades, or even in centuries. It is measured truly in millennia. It would not, therefore, be possible in the framework of this special, historical edition, to go back to its beginnings. Hence, we focused on the 20th century, which […]

It was the Harvard’s conference closing, an event sponsored by Olympiacos; discussions were comprehensive and constructive, whereas Karembeu’s words moved everyone