Veson Nautical (Veson), the global market leader of maritime freight management solutions, is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of ONCOURSE 2023, a conference hosted in the historic maritime hub of Athens, Greece. The event held on the 19 – 20 September marked the company’s 20th...
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WFW enhances Athens maritime offering with new partner and team hire
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) is pleased to announce that maritime expert and asset finance lawyer Konstantinos (Dinos) Mexias has joined the firm as Partner in Athens. He was previously a Senior Associate at WFW before joining Ince & Co. as a Partner. He brings with him a team of five asset...
Ship Recycling Activity Enters “Slow Season”
The ship recycling market hasn’t shown any signs of vibrancy over the past week, apart from, perhaps Indian recyclers, who’ve been more active. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas said that “as we enter the Autumnal season which is classed as the hardest season when...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/ship-recycling-activity-enters-slow-season-2/
OSV Market In Complete Turnaround of Fortunes
The OSV (Offshore Support Vessel) is in a state of complete recovery from the lows of the past couple of years. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “the OSV market has turned from an all-time low to great earnings in the past 2 years, as investments in the North Sea’s Oil...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/osv-market-in-complete-turnaround-of-fortunes/
Net Zero Emissions Targets Will be a Challenge
The road ahead towards a net zero emissions future is faced with big challenges. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “last week the IEA published its Net Zero 2050 report, which lays out the steps the world needs to take in order to reach net zero emissions (NZE) by 2050. It is...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/net-zero-emissions-targets-will-be-a-challenge/
Brazil’s Iron Ore Exports on the Rise in 2023
The Brazilian iron ore market has improved during 2023, with exports on the rise, much to the delight of the dry bulk market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “2023 has been so far a positive year for global iron ore trade. In Jan-Aug 2023, global loadings of iron...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/brazils-iron-ore-exports-on-the-rise-in-2023/
“The repercussions of the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the Shipping companies earnings and War risks insurance”
The prolonged war between Ukraine and Russia has notably impacted the shipping industry with substantial disruptions in maritime trade routes, leading to an alteration in shipping patterns and fluctuations in shipping companies’ earnings. Black Sea and its strategic importance The Black Sea is of...
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Direct Continuation of Time Charter Contract for m/v Seattle With Solebay
Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Solebay Shipping Cape Company Limited, Hong Kong, for one of...
ThPA S.A: First Underwater Cleaning at the Port of Thessaloniki
In the framework of its initiatives for the protection of the marine environment and the advancement of sustainable development, ThPA S.A. organized an Underwater Cleaning Action at the Port of Thessaloniki today. The action was implemented in cooperation with the Hellenic Marine Environment...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/thpa-s-a-first-underwater-cleaning-at-the-port-of-thessaloniki/
Greece names Thessaloniki port operator preferred bidder for Volos port
Greece’s privatisation agency has named the operator of Thessaloniki port as the preferred bidder for acquiring a 67% stake in the port of Volos, it said on Thursday. Thessaloniki Port Authority OLTr.AT has offered 51 million euros ($53.74 million) for the stake, the agency said in a statement. The...