Liberty Ships, first built during World War II, transformed the Greek shipping industry.
By Lia Mageira
“Your safety altogether depends upon the sea.”
Xenophon, 4th century BC, Greek historian and philosopher.
During World War II, between 1941 and 1945, a total of 2,711...
For decades, Christina Onassis has been remembered mainly as the troubled heiress who inherited one of the greatest fortunes of the 20th century. Her marriages, personal struggles and tragic death at 37 have often overshadowed another important part of...
Greece's ports are becoming some of the most closely watched pieces of infrastructure in the Eastern Mediterranean. But the ownership map is more complicated than the simple idea that Greece has “sold its ports” to foreign companies.
At Piraeus, Chinese shipping...
Most Greeks have substantial familiarity with the graphically gorgeous island of Hydra due to the island's protagonist role in the epic struggle of the Greek War of Independence.
Most non-Greeks familiar with the island know it as a place of...
A Greek-owned oil tanker was struck by a projectile off the coast of Oman, damaging its engine room and leaving the vessel without propulsion near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The vessel has been identified as the Metro...
Ten years after COSCO became the controlling shareholder of the Port of Piraeus, the Chinese shipping giant can point to a transformation that has helped make Greece’s largest port one of the Mediterranean’s most important maritime hubs.
However, the anniversary...
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,...
