“Learning to work successfully by developing a growth mind-set”

Project Connect, committed to offering opportunities of work experience in the shipping industry to Greece's youth, held its 10th youth empowerment professional self-development workshop called WORK-SHIP, a full-day event at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, Greece, on Saturday, April 26th. Over 100 youth, aged 17 to 29, attended, eager to learn how to gain work experience and what to expect from it.

In dry bulk shipping, seasonal cycles often play a significant role in shaping rate behavior

In dry bulk shipping, seasonal cycles often play a significant role in shaping rate behavior. The period between April and May, in particular, is frequently viewed as a transition phase—sandwiched between the winter-driven energy demand and the agricultural and industrial uptick of summer.

PPA S.A.: Arrival of first COSCO SHIPPING vehicle carrier at the Port of Piraeus

The Port of Piraeus took a significant step in expanding its role as a key vehicle transshipment hub in the Eastern Mediterranean with the arrival of the MV COSCO SHENG SHI, from COSCO Shipping Car Carriers to call at the Greek port, marking the launch of a new regular monthly service by China’s largest maritime vehicle transport provider.

Celestyal Discovery becomes first ship in Greece to receive marine biofuel blend

Celestyal Discovery has become the first vessel in Greek waters to be refuelled using a marine biofuel blend.

Waiting for the sentiment change due to USTR

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Commercial Director TMC MARITIME CO.

Dr. Fotios –Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive and Consultant

The dry bulk cargo market showed improvements, mainly driven by Panamaxes, which showed a double-digit increase compared to the week before Easter (11/4), followed by Capes and Ultramaxes. Handies recorded marginal losses.

Weekly Market Report & Predictions: Handy and Ultramax Sectors 25th April 2025

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis