Piraeus 2030: A Port That Breathes, or a City Slowly Suffocating Under Its Own Choices

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant - Chartering Executive

Piraeus is not merely a port. It is a pressure point. A space where economy, shipping, daily life, and the environment constantly collide within a few square kilometers of land and sea.

Dry Bulk Orderbook Accelerates as Greek Owners Lead Newbuilding Momentum

Dry Bulk Orderbook Accelerates as Greek Owners Lead Newbuilding Momentum:

New study reveals ETS revenues per country breaking down shipping’s EUR 9 billion contribution

A new study by European Shipowners | ECSA quantifies for the first time how much revenues shipping contributes to the national budget of EU Member States. European Shipowners urge for a requirement to reinvest these revenues in clean fuel availability and clean tech projects for the energy transition of shipping.

Positive Initial Reactions of the Dry Bulk Market to Geopolitical Developments

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant - Chartering Executive & TMC Shipping  Commercial Director

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Dr. Fotios-Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive & Shipping Consultant

 The dry bulk freight market is showing positive signs, mainly for the larger vessel sizes, Capes and Panamaxes, which recorded weekly increases compared to the previous week.

Ultramax & Handysize : Atlantic Holds the Helm While the Pacific Loses Steam

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant - Chartering Executive & TMC Shipping  Commercial Director

Limited vessel supply—not booming cargo demand—continues to define the freight market heading into the second half of July.

The dry bulk market closed the first week of July with a clear geographical divide.

ICS Publications releases sixth edition of ‘Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications launches the sixth edition of Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance, offering an expanded and accessible overview of how shipping relates to environmental protection and global regulation.