Marina Hadjimanolis: Global challenges, such the ones that shipping faces, require global solutions
Marina Hadjimanolis, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President of the Republic of Cyprus As another year comes to an end, international shipping continues to face complex and unpredictable challenges mainly due to its nature, being vulnerable to the volatile geopolitical climate…
Emanuele Grimaldi: Maritime is going to be a key enabler of the green energy transition for the entire world
Emanuele Grimaldi, Chairman, International Chamber of Shipping The entire world has become increasingly aware of the importance of the shipping industry, and the past few years in particular have put shipping on the map of governments around the world. Shipping…
Marie Caroline Laurent: Cruise Industry Rebounding with a Focus on Sustainability
Marie Caroline Laurent, Director General, CLIA Europe After three years of reduced operations, the cruise industry has rebounded during the last year to return to, and even surpass, our pre-pandemic growth trajectory. This growth trend shows the extraordinary resilience of…
Dr. George D. Pateras: Digitalisation and AI in shipping require a very careful approach
Dr. George D. Pateras, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping Adaptability and perceptiveness are fundamental principles in the Greek shipping industry. Coping with unusual, even exceptional circumstances, is part of the daily routine for the shipping companies. The issues…
George Xiradakis: The Maritime Shipping Industry in Flux | Adapting to a Changing Landscape
George Xiradakis, Founder and Managing Director XRTC Business Consultants, President of the Association of Banking and Financial Executives of Hellenic Shipping The shipping trends play a vital role in global trade as transporting goods worth trillions of dollars yearly, undertaking…
Spyridon Zolotas: RINA’s Vision for the Future | A Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability
Spyridon Zolotas, Marine Southern Europe, Middle East & Africa Area Senior Director, RINA The shipping industry is facing huge challenges to decarbonize and meet the targets set by IMO 2030 and 2050, but it is already making visible and effective…
Theo Xenakoudis: We must work together to meet the challenges of 2024
Theo Xenakoudis, Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director, Piraeus, International Registries, Inc. Shipping has always been an adaptable and resilient industry. Since the first ships left the shores of ancient civilizations looking to trade, the maritime industry has constantly adjusted…
Vassilios Kroustallis: Availability and scalability will determine the fuel of the future
Vassilios Kroustallis, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Business Development Constant, systemic change will continue to be the business-as-usual scenario in 2024, but for all the excitement around technology solutions to decarbonization challenges, it is the logistics of alternative fuel production…
Polys Hajioannou: We need a strong Registry to have a stronger voice in Europe
Polys Hajioannou, CEO, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Safe Bulkers, Inc. In today’s international shipping industry, Cyprus has successfully established itself as a leading global maritime centre, managed to attract key industry players and generate significant investment opportunities,…
Philippos Philis: Cyprus plays an important role in the Decarbonization pathway
Philippos Philis, President, European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) Cyprus Shipping is considered a solid and self-sustained pillar of the Cyprus Economy, operating and competing globally with great success. It requires no state investments, yet the Cyprus Government recognizes its contribution…