Vsltec Secures €540K Pre-Seed Funding from Greece’s Top Shipping Executives

Vsltec, a digital marketplace transforming how shipping companies procure technical services, today announced the successful close of its €540,000 pre-seed funding round.

PPA S.A.: Welcoming Ceremony of “Yuan Hai Kou”

The Port of Piraeus hosted a high-level ceremony on 24 June, 2025, to mark the arrival of the “Yuan Hai Kou,” one of the world’s largest and most advanced vehicle carriers, operated by COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers, is 199.9 m long, has a capacity of 7,000 ceu and will be used on a regular line connecting China with the Mediterranean.

Marco Med Forum 2025: The Future of Ports is Green, Smart, and AI-Driven

The Marco Med Forum 2025 was well received at the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation in Piraeus, under the theme: “Smarter Coordination. Greener Shipping. AI-Powered Ports.”

Japan is considering bold measures to revive its once-dominant shipbuilding industry

Japan is considering bold measures to revive its once-dominant shipbuilding industry, including the creation of a government-supported national shipyard, as part of a broader plan to rebuild its maritime manufacturing capabilities vital to national security.

PCT Celebrates 15 Years of a Defining Presence in Piraeus

Piraeus Container Terminal S.A. (PCT), a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, celebrates 15 years of dynamic and successful operations in Piraeus.

Middle East on Edge: U.S.–Iran Tensions Surge as Global Shipping Faces New Risks

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis,
Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant & Chartering Executive
&
TMC Commercial Director

Following precision U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, the region is sliding into a dangerous cycle.