In the week of 19–25 October 2025, the global shipping market defied logic: tankers roared, containers sank, and Trump’s port fees drew $74 million in pain. Greek owners, meanwhile, raised a glass to the IMO’s latest postponement
Global shipping entered uncharted waters between 12–18 October 2025, as U.S.–China port fees ignited a $3.2 billion shockwave, European strikes choked key terminals, and the IMO’s carbon framework imploded under political crossfire
Global shipping rates crashed 16 weeks straight whilst Houthis torched Dutch vessels and Greek shipping titans Diana and Genco eye merger talks during September 28–October 4 period
Athens-Piraeus maintains eighth position among global shipping centres in 2025 ISCDI rankings, demonstrating remarkable resilience through strategic investments, technological innovation, and steady performance across cargo, cruise, and vehicle segments despite challenging market conditions
Echoes of the 1980s Tanker War resurface as tensions grip the Strait of Hormuz in 2025, with shipping companies deploying historical lessons to navigate new threats in the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used the UN Security Council to sketch six hard truths about maritime security—arguably making the boldest case yet for global coordination in seas that grow more lawless
The strategic Aramco-Sinopec partnership boosts global demand for oil and chemical transport, opening new prospects for Greek shipping
The Panama Maritime Authority is cracking down on vessels linked to sanctions, potentially impacting even Greek shipowners who use its registry. Immediate deregistration awaits those flagged by international sanctions lists like OFAC and the EU