by Katerina Tsourtsoula*, The event of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Hellas) was held with great success on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, at the Athens Club, featuring Dr. Richard…
The president of the Chios Nautical Club, Captain Antonis Pitsilos , from Vrontados, Chios, is at the helm of the show “KALES THALASSES” on VOICE OF GREECE. He talks about his relationship and love for the sea and…
Over a third of mid-sized (35%) businesses in the North West are planning to increase apprenticeship hiring in 2026 following the government’s recent announcement of free training for apprentices under…
Norman Hawkes Named Careers at Sea Ambassador of the Year Norman Hawkes has been named the winner of the Careers at Sea Ambassador of the Year Award 2025. Norman was…
HAROPA PORT, Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Group, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), China Waterborne Transport Research Institute, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) signed, recently in Shanghai,…
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…
Emma Wall, Chief Investment Strategist, Hargreaves Lansdown: “It is difficult to comprehend that we are still in January – news flow and market reaction has made this one long year-to-date,…
Brussels, 13 January 2026 – Representatives of the European blue economy value chain met yesterday with Commissioner Costas Kadis, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, to discuss the forthcoming Roadmap for…
IndustriALL Europe and NGO Shipbreaking Platform call for a robust European Industrial Maritime Strategy for sustainable ship recycling and quality jobs IndustriALL Europe and the NGO Shipbreaking Platform issued a joint statement calling…
Emma Wall, Chief Investment Strategist, Hargreaves Lansdown: “All eyes are on the US today as global markets await two key events in the US later today which could significantly impact…
At the closing stages of 2025 and given the geopolitical turmoil, Vergina TV’s Stergios Kalogiros interviews John Faraclas on Geopolitical and other issues affecting International Shipping and in particular Greek…
71st Kifissia Flower ShowThe coexistence of tradition, innovation and scientific dialogueby Katerina Tsourtsoula* The Kifissia Flower Show is one of the longest-standing and most beloved spring institutions in Attica, Greece.…
Members of Nautilus trade union resolve to escalate action following threatening messages from UK-based management 12 December 2025 Industrial action at Lloyd’s Register by members of Nautilus International is likely to…
by Capt. Michael Fragkias. Shipping is one of the most important pillars of the global economy and is based on high levels of safety for both human resources and the…
We were fortunate and honoured once again early morning 09 December 2025 to be interviewed in Greece’s public radio ERT, Voice of Greece and in particular at its Shipping specialist…
Brussels, 9 December 2025— The European Social Partners in Fisheries express their deep concern and strong opposition to the European Commission’s proposal for Mediterranean fishing opportunities for 2026. The measures,…
An evening of celebration, storytelling and Christmas spirit at Mr Fogg’s by Natalia-Lydia Papadantonaki On 2 December 2025, the maritime and freight-communications community gathered at Mr Fogg’s City Tavern in…
3 December 2025 – Today, union federations EFBWW, EFFAT, and ETF, along with workers and MEPs, gathered outside the European Parliament to show their support ahead of the EMPL Committee…
Innovative social media and recruitment platform The Hood, has attracted over 10,000 users in just 12 months and is now looking to harness the power of AI, social learning and the…
Emma Wall, Chief Investment Strategist, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Once again, Fed policy is leading the market – as markets do an about turn on last week’s bearish sentiment. The new optimistic…
A call to arms for an industry in danger of forgetting itself By Steven Jones* Standing to deliver the key address of the Liverpool Marine Engineers’ & Naval Architects’ Guild…
The Women in the Marine Industry International Panel and Networking Breakfast returned to Metstrade 2025 with exceptional success, uniting professionals from across the global marine sector for a morning of…
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Hormuud Salaam Foundation (HSF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a new partnership to tackle youth unemployment and unlock opportunities in Somalia’s high-potential…
The Diversity Study Group releases its 2025 edition of the Annual DEI in Maritime Review, highlighting seafarer and shore-based workforces’ sentiments around DEI initiatives, underscoring the need for greater transparency…
The ONS has released inflation figures for October: Consumer price inflation, UK – Office for National Statistics Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “If you’re wondering what that warm…