CLIA’s high-level Policy Event in Greece Highlights Cruise Growth, Island Communities, Economic Impact and Sustainability

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise community, hosted a high-level Policy Event in Greece, in collaboration with the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Foreign Minister Harry Theoharis, responsible for Economic Diplomacy and Extroversion.

PPA S.A.: Meeting of the Chairman with the Rector of the National Technical University of Athens

The Chairman of PPA S.A., Mr. Han Chao, and the company’s Deputy CEO, Mr. Angelos Karakostas, welcomed at the headquarters of PPA S.A. the Rector of the National Technical University of Athens, Professor Ioannis Chatjigeorgiou, as well as Professor Nikolaos Ventikos from the School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering of NTUA.

MarTecMA Forum at Posidonia to examine the commercial future of Onboard Carbon Capture

As the maritime sector accelerates efforts to meet tightening decarbonization targets, a forum at Posidonia 2026 will focus on one of the most promising emerging solutions: Onboard Carbon Capture Systems (OCCS).

“The Missing Day That Didn’t Free Anyone”

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

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

Once, the week did not have five pulses. It had six. Saturday was not a breath; it was a continuation.

European shipping key for Europe’s security with 34.5% of global fleet, study finds

Ahead of an event at the European Parliament on the strategic role of European Shipping to Europe’s security and competitiveness, European Shipowners release today a study on the economic value of European shipping.

MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys Receive Triple Distinction at Tourism Awards 2026

MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, the Cruise Division of the MSC Group, were honored with three major distinctions at the Tourism Awards 2026, reaffirming their leading role in shaping a new development model for cruise tourism and the Greek travel industry.