If you’ve ever spent time on a Greek ferry, especially the old-school boats where you can stand on deck and enjoy the scent of the salt and sea, you begin to understand why Greece, shaped by a long history...
Greece has firmly established itself as one of the world's leading cruise destinations, welcoming millions of passengers each year to its legendary islands, historic ports, and breathtaking coastlines. According to the latest official figures from the Hellenic Ports Association,...
The US Coast Guard has renewed Greece’s participation in its QUALSHIP 21 initiative for the 2026–2027 period, recognizing the country’s continued compliance with high international shipping standards.
The decision keeps Greece among the flag states eligible for the program from...
Piraeus rose to second place among the Mediterranean’s leading cruise home ports in 2025, strengthening its position as one of the region’s most important passenger gateways.
The Greek port recorded 1,091,364 home-porting passenger movements during the year, according to the...
A passenger ferry and a cargo vessel collided inside Souda Port near Chania, Crete, on Tuesday, prompting authorities to investigate the circumstances.
The passenger ferry Elyros came into contact with a cargo ship while maneuvering within the port area, according...
Greece has emerged as one of the main opponents of a proposed European Union ban on the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to third countries, arguing that the measure would disproportionately damage Greek shipping interests and strand...
Hydrogen-powered innovation and long-range exploration took center stage at the 2026 World Superyacht Awards, where Feadship's 118.8-meter (390-foot) Breakthrough was named Motor Yacht of the Year.
Organized by BOAT International, the annual awards are among the yacht industry's highest honors,...
Greek shipping companies reportedly earned at least $3.8 billion from transporting Russian oil over the past three years, despite G7 efforts to curb the Kremlin’s energy revenues, according to a Financial Times analysis based on freight costs, tanker movements,...
The Corinth Canal, one of the most important infrastructure works of the modern Greek State, was inaugurated on July 25, 1893. Many believe that the canal changed maritime activity forever. It connects the Ionian and Aegean seas, making cargo...
The Corinth Canal reopened to shipping on Wednesday, slightly ahead of schedule, after more than six months of work to address landslides and rockfalls along the historic Greek waterway.
The canal, which separates the Peloponnese from southern mainland Greece, had...
The legendary yacht Christina O has departed Greece for Cagliari, Italy, where restoration and upgrade work will continue on one of the world’s most famous luxury vessels.
Strongly associated with Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis, the yacht remains one of...
Greece’s shipping industry has rejected claims linking Greek-owned vessels to the so-called “dark fleet,” warning that the network of shadow tankers used by Russia and Iran poses a direct threat to global shipping.
Melina Travlos, president of the Union of...
Piraeus Port Authority S.A., operator of Greece’s largest port, recorded the strongest financial results in its history in 2025, supported by higher revenue, record EBITDA, and strong activity in cruise and container operations.
The results underline the continued importance of...
A major rescue operation was launched by port authorities in Greece early this morning after a Vanuatu-flagged cargo ship ran aground on a rocky area north of the island of Andros and subsequently sank.
The vessel, which was en route from...
