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Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Alpha Omega Marine renews its fleet with four new bulk carriers

Alpha Omega Marine is advancing its own fleet renewal and expansion strategy, having secured contracts for the construction of four handysize dry bulk carriers. These vessels, of the Green Dolphin-40…

Minerva Gas receives LNG carrier “Minerva Roxanne”

Minerva Gas Inc., owned by Andreas A. Martinos, has further strengthened its fleet with the delivery of an additional state-of-the-art liquefied natural gas (LNG) Greek-flagged carrier. The vessel, Minerva Roxanne,…

THEON International: Opening of the THEON Belgium subsidiary in Zaventem

THEON International inaugurated its subsidiary, THEON Belgium, headquartered in Zaventem, in the presence of Belgian Minister of Defence Theo Francken, marking a significant step in THEON’s European expansion and enhancing…

Xiradakis: Anti-pollution in practice with exercises, realism and the need for institutional support

Paul Xiradakis, President of the Hellenic Shipowners Association of Tugs, Salvage, Antipollution and OSVs, has positively assessed the recent anti-pollution exercise conducted in the maritime area of Elefsina, while emphasizing…

Interest from five investment schemes in the tender for Kalamaria Marina development

Growthfund announced that five (5) investment schemes have submitted expressions of interest in the international tender for the concession of the right to use, operate, manage and commercially exploit the…

PPA: Strong resilience and new all-time highs in 2025

The Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA) demonstrated strong resilience and reached new all-time highs in 2025, reaffirming the port’s pivotal role as a key pillar of the Greek economy and…

MSCI to upgrade Greece to developed market in May 2027

Greek ⁠stocks will return to MSCI’s developed ⁠markets index in May 2027, ⁠according to Morgan Stanley’s announcement. “Greece’s path from Emerging Market back to Developed Market status reflects both the…

AMVER certificate for Pioneer Marine fleet

Pioneer Marine has received a significant distinction, as all vessels in its fleet were awarded Certificates of Merit by the Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER), in recognition of…

Asia Pacific Maritime 2026: Strong Greek presence at the International Shipbuilding and Marine Equipment Exhibition

Enterprise Greece organized the largest national participation to date, featuring 15 Greek companies actively engaged in the maritime sector, at the 19th Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2026, held on March …

Greek shipowners score double wins in tankers

Greek shipowners – widely regarded as the “masters of the seas” – are once again demonstrating their superior command of the “asset play” strategy. At a time when both freight…

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Former US Ambassador Tsunis to “N”: The optimal outcome is to reach an agreement

The former US Ambassador to Athens, George Tsunis, emphasized in the Naftemporiki vidcast with Michalis Psilos that the Strait of Hormuz should be opened up. “These are international waters, and…

EU Commission gives green light to 1.5 bln euro defence funds

The European Commission has given the “green light” for the financing of defence industrial production. The Commission approved the implementation framework for the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), with a…

David Chour to “N”: Long-term investment commitment with EAS in Lavrio

The Hellenic Ammunition S.A. joint venture is now poised to move into its next phase following its establishment. The company is owned 51% by Hellenic Defence Systems (EAS) and 49%…

Athens Stock Market: Middle East conflict takes a heavy toll on 23 stocks

The General Index on the Athens Stock Exchange fell by more than 11.8% in March amid the military, energy, and geopolitical conflict in the Middle East. At least 23 listed…

RINA: Ship Energy Efficiency 2026 conference held in Athens

The Ship Energy Efficiency 2026 conference was hosted in Athens this year, marking a first-of-its-kind event that brought together shipowners, technology providers and shipbuilders with the aim of exchanging practical…

Kimberly Guilfoyle: Increasing US LNG flows through Greece to Southeast Europe and Ukraine

Under President Donald Trump’s bold energy agenda, we are delivering results by increasing U.S. LNG flows through Greece to Southeast Europe and Ukraine, diversifying supply, and reinforcing that energy security…

Mediterra Global: New company for the relaunch of Tupperware products in Greece, Cyprus and Bulgaria

The newly established Mediterra Global is moving forward with the relaunch of the products of the international food storage and kitchenware company Tupperware. Speaking to “Ν”, the company’s CEO, Vlassis…

High-tech goods flows are a counterweight to the Middle East crisis

New trade routes, evolving trade patterns and emerging cargo segments are expected to underpin the container shipping sector in 2026 and 2027, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and…

Monday, 30 March 2026

Thrace Plastics acquires BHA Holdings

Thrace Plastics Group has announced the acquisition of 100% of BHA Holdings Pty Ltd (Bulk Handling Australia), a company with a strong presence in Australia and New Zealand. Through its…

Pilot implementation of the European SMAUG project in Heraklion

The pilot implementation of the European SMAUG project was successfully completed at the Port of Heraklion. SMAUG is an innovative programme funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe and…

Greek Supermarket Association: Adequate product availability and price stability

The Greek Supermarket Association has reassured consumers of adequate product availability and price stability in a statement issued against the backdrop of concerns arising from the ongoing conflict in the…

Freight rates in container shipping extend upward momentum

The container shipping market is entering a new phase of rate increases, with the Drewry benchmark index rising for a fourth consecutive week, driven by the crisis in the Middle…

Delegation from the Japanese Embassy visits the Piraeus Port Authority

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. welcomed a delegation from the Embassy of Japan in Greece to its headquarters, led by Shu Tamaura, Director of the Second European Affairs Division at Japan’s…

OceanPal: Fleet restructuring and shift to digital assets

OceanPal Inc., owned by Semiramis Paliou, announced its financial results for 2025 and forecasts for 2026, marking a year of strategic restructuring and diversification of activities. During the year, it…

Pierrakakis: We will support citizens, workers, businesses, for as long as necessary

“Crises show the value and capabilities of political leadership. Governments are not judged in easy times; they are judged in difficult ones. To put it more plainly: they are not…

ELVO eyes participation in “Achilles Shield” defence program

ELVO has expressed interest in participating in the “Achilles Shield” defence program. According to sources, ELVO has sent a letter to the political and military leadership of the Ministry of…

United Group expands its footprint in Greece

United Group, the parent company of Nova, is expanding its footprint in the Greek market through the establishment of United Group Greece. This new entity will focus on providing consulting…

Friday, 27 March 2026

Logistics market a catalyst for new investments

Investment interest in the Athens logistics market strengthened further in 2025, with approximately 800,000 sq.m. of new, modern warehouse space expected to be delivered over the next two years. Institutional…

Corfu ports: Green shift through the Argonaut project

The Corfu Port Authority S.A. (OLKE) is advancing targeted investments in electrification and “green” port services as part of its participation in the Argonaut initiative, which promotes sustainable maritime tourism…

Dynamic entry of Motor Oil and Alter Ego on ANT1+

Antenna Greece announced an agreement for a subscription-based streaming platform with a Motor Oil Hellas Group company and Alter Ego Media, with the latter two joining its subsidiary ANT1+ as…