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PPA S.A.: Targeted infrastructure interventions and upgrade works in full progress to enhance operational readiness of the Port of Piraeus in view of the upcoming summer season

Upgrade works are progressing at a rapid pace at the central passenger port of Piraeus in anticipation of the summer season and the expected surge in passenger traffic.

Weekly Market Report & Predictions: Handy and Ultramax Sectors 16th May 2025

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

TMC Commercial Director

Handysize & Ultramax Market Update: Calm Waters Hide Subtle Undercurrents

As the shipping world gathered in Copenhagen for shipbrokers week—and with Breakbulk Europe 2025 taking place in Rotterdam—several regional freight markets experienced a temporary lull.

New rise in Capes, stability in other sizes

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Commercial Director TMC MARITIME CO.

Dr. Fotios –Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive and Consultant

The dry bulk cargo market showed an increase due to Capes whose weekly gains approached 20%.

Szczecin Declaration: Competitiveness of European shipping at the centre of EU maritime industrial strategy

European Shipowners welcome the adoption of the Szczecin Declaration on the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy. At a time of rising protectionism across the world, the Declaration sends a strong signal that Europe does not need protectionist measures, but investments to bridge the innovation gap and to make the maritime industrial cluster more competitive.

Official Visit of a High-Level Kazakh Delegation to PPA S.A. premises

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA S.A.) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Republic of Kazakhstan to its headquarters, as part of an official scheduled visit with senior members of the Management.