Today, the Deputy Minister of Shipping, Mrs. Marina Chatzimanoli, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Minister of Transport of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, on the sidelines of the “Shipping Cyprus 2025” Conference.
An important meeting in the context of a working lunch took place on Wednesday, October 1st, between the Union of Banking & Financial Executives of Greek Shipping and the Bank of China on the occasion of the
Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, announced the successful signing of a US$55.0 million six-year secured term loan facility with National Bank of Greece S.A. on September 29, 2025.
The reduction of energy costs in industry and manufacturing, as well as customs issues focusing on the Issuance of the Approved Economic Operator license, were discussed at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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The US-China trade front is once again testing shipping markets, with Washington’s planned port fees on Chinese-linked tonnage due to come into effect on October 14.
During the late hours yesterday, the Port Authority of Alonnisos was informed by members of the Alonnisos Fire Brigade about an incident of a fire breaking out on a sailing vessel (S/V) of Greek flag in the “STENI VALA” area of Alonnisos.
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new direct call at Vung Tau, Vietnam in our own Gemalink Terminal on our MEX1 service, providing you with an exclusive and unique solution on the market.
