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PSTF Panels Ponder on Ports, People, and Pressure as Cruise Industry Heavyweights Call for More Data From and Dialogue with Destination Authorities
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- Δημοσιεύτηκε στις Τετάρτη, 07 Μαΐου 2025 17:41
How can ports built for a bygone era keep up with 21st-century cruise ships - and the millions of tourists they bring? That question dominated the second day of the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Heraklion, Crete, as industry leaders, port operators, and local authorities tackled a trio of challenges: infrastructure bottlenecks, community pressures, and the urgent need for better alignment between cruise lines and destinations.
Athens to host high level ‘Shaping the Future of Shipping’ Summit in June
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- Δημοσιεύτηκε στις Τετάρτη, 07 Μαΐου 2025 15:51
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of the Hellenic Republic, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) are pleased to announce their commitment to co-host a high-level summit in Athens, Greece.
PSTF 2025 Drops Anchor in Heraklion as Cruise Industry Charts a Sustainable Course
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- Δημοσιεύτηκε στις Τρίτη, 06 Μαΐου 2025 17:51
The 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) opened today in the port city of Heraklion, Crete, marking a pivotal moment in the Mediterranean’s cruise tourism landscape.
As of April 2025, the global merchant fleet is navigating a pivotal crossroad
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- Δημοσιεύτηκε στις Δευτέρα, 05 Μαΐου 2025 20:48
As of April 2025, the global merchant fleet is navigating a pivotal crossroad. Across bulkers, tankers, containers, LNG and LPG carriers, operators face the twin challenges of ageing tonnage and a surge of newbuilds set to reshape market capacity. Here’s a closer look at each segment and what lies ahead.
Weekly Market Report & Predictions: Handy and Ultramax Sectors 2nd May 2025
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- Δημοσιεύτηκε στις Δευτέρα, 05 Μαΐου 2025 12:43
Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
TMC Commercial Director
Handysize and Ultramax Market Overview: Navigating Uncertainty and Emerging Opportunities
The dry bulk shipping market is currently a blend of fluctuating fortunes and cautious optimism.
Capes kept the BDI on an upward trajectory
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- Δημοσιεύτηκε στις Δευτέρα, 05 Μαΐου 2025 06:30
Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Commercial Director TMC MARITIME CO.
Dr. Fotios –Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive and Consultant
The dry bulk cargo market showed a slight increase, mainly driven by Capes, which showed a double-digit increase compared to the previous week, while the other sizes moved marginally in the red. In detail, Capes rose by 10.06%, Kamsarmaxes -1.73%, Ultramaxes (63) -2.25% and Handies -1.38%, compared to the previous week.
Five ships, 71 voyages, 95 destinations: SILVERSEA kicks off its largest-ever Mediterranean season
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- Δημοσιεύτηκε στις Τετάρτη, 30 Απριλίου 2025 16:47
With the departure of Silver Ray from Lisbon on April 15th, Silversea — the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand — kicked off its largest-ever Mediterranean season.
