The East Med in the Spotlight at PSTF

As the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) opens its doors in Heraklion this May, the spotlight is firmly on the Eastern Mediterranean, where the cruise industry faces multiple challenges potentially slowing its growth.

The U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) recent proposal...

The U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) recent proposal to impose steep port fees—up to $1.5 million per call—on vessels built in or operated by China has ignited a fierce debate across global industries and trade blocs.

PPA S.A.: Financial Results for the Fiscal Year 2024 – New increase in Revenues and Profits – Proposed dividend up 43,7%

Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA) reported financial results for the fiscal year 2024, posting record-high net profit and dividend distribution, along with strong performance across its core business segments.

Maritime Industry Associations launch consolidated BMP Maritime Security publication

The Industry Associations of BIMCO, ICS, IMCA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO & OCIMF supported by over forty maritime stakeholders, have today released a consolidated and enhanced publication Best Management Practices (BMP) for Maritime Security (MS).

Minor corrections for the dry bulk cargo market

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Commercial Director TMC MARITIME CO.

Dr. Fotios –Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive and Consultant

The dry bulk cargo market once again showed marginal losses, only -2.5%, with all sectors showing single-digit weekly losses.

Weekly Market Report & Predictions: Handy and Ultramax Sectors 28th March 2025

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis