New Unified Container Inspection & Repair Criteria address contaminating pests

The international supply chain is probably one of the most complex networks man has created, carrying 250 million containers every year. It’s safe and smooth functioning relies on everyone in the chain taking responsibility for the integrity and cleanliness of the container when in their care.

One of the most discussed EU measures against Russia

One of the most discussed EU measures against Russia is the sanction of Crude oil and products along with the price cap. In June 2022, the EU adopted a sixth package of sanctions that, among others, prohibits the purchase, import or transfer of seaborne crude oil and certain petroleum products from Russia to the EU.

Improvements in the Dry Bulk Cargo Market

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Commercial Manager TMC MARITIME CO.

Dr. Fotios-Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive and Consultant

The dry bulk cargo market progressed with a small increase as all the largest sizes showed an increase.

The first week of July has come to an end, and the dry market is still in shallow waters

The first week of July has come to an end, and the dry market is still in shallow waters, prolonging the anxiety of many analysts and shipowners who believed that after the opening of the Chinese economy, a very good summer would come for dry trade and freight rates.

In a special event, PCT welcomes OOCL PIRAEUS, one of the largest container vessels in the world

PCT (Piraeus Container Terminal), in a landmark moment in its history, welcomes one of the largest container vessels worldwide (mega container vessels), on its maiden voyage. OOCL PIRAEUS - owned by Orient Overseas Container Line Europe, a subsidiary of COSCO S HIPPING Group - received its name in recognition of the important role played by Piraeus container terminal as a hub for international freight transport.

Eletson Founders and Rethymnis Brothers inducted into Greek Shipping Hall of Fame on historic night

Three of the Founder-Directors of Eletson Corporation and the Rethymnis Brothers, Nikolaos and Minas have become the latest historic industry personalities to be inducted into the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame.