Career day at sea: University of Patras students discover the world of cruising aboard MSC FANTASIA

Around 70 students and faculty members from the Department of Tourism Management of the University of Patras visited MSC Fantasia at the port of Piraeus on Thursday, 15 October.

Celestyal announces new onboard offering for Western Mediterranean sailings

Celestyal has unveiled a new onboard programme for Celestyal Discovery’s first dedicated Western Mediterranean season, featuring new shows, regionally inspired menus and destination-focused activities.

The Giants Lose Ground: Another Week of Losses in the Dry Bulk Market

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 market sailed into another week of declining rates, with the steep retreat of Capesize vessels weighing heavily on overall performance, while Panamax-sized tonnage followed suit, albeit with more contained, single-digit weekly losses.

THE FREIGHT MARKET’S DIVIDING LINE: FIRM RATES, SELECTIVE OPPORTUNITIES

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant – Chartering Executive & TMC Shipping Commercial Director

Ultramax & Handysize | Week ending 16 October 2026

The dry bulk market closed the week on a firm but increasingly selective footing, with tight prompt tonnage and sustained cargo demand supporting the South Atlantic, Far East and selected Indian Ocean routes, while weaker paper sentiment, limited fresh enquiry and growing vessel availability elsewhere began to restrain further gains.

Two gold awards for PCT S.A. at Environmental Awards 2026

PCT S.A. (Piraeus Container Terminal S.A.), a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Ports, has received two Gold Awards at the Environmental Awards 2026, in recognition of its implementation of innovative environmental management practices and the development of technology-driven solutions that enhance the sustainability and resilience of port infrastructure.

Piraeus Port Authority (PPA S.A.) Main Sponsor of Ferry Shipping Summit 2026

With the participation of more than 200 delegates from several European countries, the Ferry Shipping Summit 2026 took place on 8–9 October 2026 in Athens, with Piraeus Port Authority (PPA S.A.) as the event’s main sponsor.