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Gigantic Greek Container Ship is Largest Vessel to Pass Through Panama Canal
The enormous container ship called the "Neopanamax TRITON," owned by the Greek shipping company Costamare, is now the largest vessel to transit the Panama Canal since its expansion in 2016.
The container ship is 51.2 meters (168 feet) wide, and...
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Greece's Shipping Dominates in Europe, in High Demand Worldwide
Greek shipping dominates in the European Union with 53 percent of vessels belonging to Greek tycoons, while at the same time Greek ships account for 21 percent of the global fleet, according to Naftemporiki newspaper.
The figures come from the...
Greece
Greece’s Piraeus Bank Explores Asian Pacific Partner for Shipping Financing
Piraeus Bank, Greece's largest lender, announced last week that it is exploring a potential strategic partnership opportunity with a major Asian Pacific financial conglomerate, to provide financing solutions for Greek shipping companies.
“This pioneering initiative forms part of Piraeus Bank’s...
Greece
Greece's Port of Piraeus Records Stunning 147% Increase in Profits for 2018
The Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) announced on Friday that the company's net profit for 2018 was 147 percent higher than what it had earned in 2017.
The Authority noted in a statement that its profits before tax amounted €42.3 million...
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Greek Archaeological Council Derails Cosco’s Investment Plan for Piraeus
Greece's Central Archaeological Council (KAS) derailed the multi-million euro investment program of China’s Cosco Shipping consortium on Tuesday, ruling that some proposed projects at the port of Piraeus would affect archaeological sites.
In a marathon discussion lasting until midnight, KAS, in a...
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Greek Fleet Slightly Reduced in Size During 2018, Data Reveals
The Greek-owned fleet and the number of vessels under the Greek flag were slightly reduced during the last twelve months, according to data included in the 32nd report of the Greek Shipping Cooperation Committee, published earlier this week.
As of...
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Key Players in Shipping Gather in Greece for Capital Link Forum
The tenth annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum held in Athens last week attracted 1,200 key players in the shipping industry, including influential members of the financial community.
The Forum, established in cooperation with the New York Stock Exchange and...
Greece
Athens Hosts Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum
The 10th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum opens in Athens on Friday at the Hilton Athens Hotel.
The Forum was established in cooperation with the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. It connects 1000 key players in the shipping industry,...
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Greek Shipping is First in The World in Vessel Value
The Greek shipping has risen to first place in the world as measured by the value of its vessels, the ''VesselsValue'' data company announced earlier this week.
Shipping vessels owned by Greek companies reached $105 billion (€92 billion) in value in...
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Shipping Magnate Pericles Panagopoulos Dies at 83
Pericles Panagopoulos, the 83-year old Greek shipping magnate, died in the early hours of Tuesday, according to a social media post made by a member of his family.
Panagopoulos was born in 1935 and is considered one of the most...