By James Brewer Along one side of the room are doll-like profiles under the title ‘Porcelain Flesh’ and portraits of royalty. Facing them (although facing as we shall see is…
By Dormary Fotopoulou, Business Development Manager – SAFE DRYCON The maritime industry continues to evolve under increasing regulatory pressure, heightened vetting expectations, and a growing emphasis on transparency, safety culture,…
By James Brewer Like many young artists of his time, Konrad Mägi headed for Paris in 1907 hoping to make his reputation and his fortune. He was to be disappointed,…
By Elena Sendona When Athens becomes the capital of global shipping, shipowners, executives and industry leaders dress for business—with a Mediterranean twist. Every two years, Athens undergoes a transformation that…
As the global shipping community gathers for Posidonia 2026, one very special young guest will be celebrating a major milestone. On 2 June 2026, Beatrice Sagen-Andersen turns 10 years old…
For decades, Greek shipping has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to adapt, evolve and lead through every market cycle. From navigating volatile freight markets to driving fleet renewal and influencing global…
By Myrto Maria Barbaris Design governs every aspect of human activity. It is fundamentally an exercise in decision-making — a process shaped by logic, purpose, and the reasoning behind every…
By Elena Sendona Dr. Petros Efthimiou swapped the Manhattan skyline for the Aegean light — and in doing so, became the face of a new, borderless medicine. He treats patients…
Nea Moni of Chios: Spiritual reverence and echoes of history at a UNESCO World Heritage Monument A remarkable medieval landmark on the fragrant island of Chios by Arietta Pouliou* Known…
We are delighted to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the WWW.ALLABOUTSHIPPING.CO.UK news and features site, coinciding with the magnificent shipping exhibition and business platform POSIDONIA 2026. We extend our thanks and appreciation…
By Elena Sendona on May 23, 2026 Fashionality.nyc There is a distinct elegance tied to the Italian approach to summer dressing, especially when life unfolds between the sea and the shore. It is…
By Elena Sendona on May 22, 2026 Fashionality.nyc The Cannes Film Festival has always belonged to women who understand the power of presence. This season, Vialina Lemann transformed that presence into something far…
By Irene Rosberg, Programme Director, Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics, Programme Director, Blue Board Leadership Ports have been and will always be a crucial hub to facilitate the movement of the world trade by…
by Prof. Dr. Eng. Evangelos Markopoulos, Visiting Professor in Knowledge Management and Artificial Intelligence, and Senior Fellow at the University of Turku, Faculty of Technology, Department of Mechanical and Materials…
By Maria Themeli, Strategic Advisor to CEOs | SEALS Strategy Oversight As the 11th Delphi Economic Forum (2026) concludes today in the historic landscape of Delphi, the message for the global business…
By Sjoerd de Jager, CEO of PortXchange Earth Day has always been a moment for reflection. But 2026 has it feeling more like a deadline. For decades, climate change was…
by Teresa Peacock* The traditional career path for shipping professionals is well established. Gain experience at sea, go ashore, and eventually into a senior management role. On paper, it is…
by Lana Grishina, Oakeshott Insurance Group Global shipping carries close to 90% of the world’s trade, yet the machinery driving this vast system remains inherently volatile. From the “de facto”…
The closure of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint has triggered a welfare crisis that the markets are not measuring Dr Katerina Konsta, CEO, World Maritime Academy The world’s financial…
By Maria Mavroudi, Founding Partner, Searock Marine Insurance Brokers The latest escalation in the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran has once again demonstrated how rapidly geopolitical…
by John Faraclas Upon revealing to Zoe Upson that she won this year’s edition on “The 100 Top WOMEN in Shipping for 2025 by allaboutshipping.co.uk”, the seventh since 2018, she…
by Capt. George Papanelopoulos, PhD, AFNI, Head of Vetting, Training & Development, Cyprus Sea Lines Co Ltd The maritime industry is undergoing one of the most significant periods of transformation.…
by Marianna Michailidi, Executive Affairs Manager at crossworld Greek shipping has long been a cornerstone of global maritime trade. With a history built on expertise, adaptability and international outlook, it…
In Memory of Konstantinos Drougos My first thought when I hear the question is Who uses Facebook anymore? And then – even if you do, this is not the sort…
Following our 2025 articles on the Death of Diplomacy: 2026 began with the stealth arrest of Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. This was on 3rd January…