More than 13,000 votes from the British public selected the winners across ten categories, showcasing the diversity of Greece’s tourism offering beyond the traditional sun-and-sea holiday. London, 9 November 2026…
All About Shipping at London’s leading international travel exhibition – Meetings with Greek tourism officials, new opportunities for Kavala and Thassos, a strong presence from Greek regions and impressive participation…
The Swedish industrial Group Stena AB, owner of ferry operator Stena Line, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Norwegian shipping company Color Line, subject to regulatory approval. The…
Sustainable Aquaculture, Coral Reef Conservation and a New Frontier for International Investment By Verónica Vallarino* Panama, 23 rd October 2026 For more than a century, Panama has occupied a privileged…
New infrastructure, proposed tourism incentives and a renewed international identity are opening a promising chapter for Panama’s Caribbean coastline, where established maritime destinations offer opportunities for sustainable growth. By Verónica…
Fitted with a 40 MWh battery system, the largest ever installed on a vessel, China Zorrilla required novel design solutions, enhanced safety measures, and close collaboration between the shipowner, shipyard,…
Learn, connect and grow – now is the time to book With just under five weeks to go until WTM London, now is the time to secure your ticket and…
World acclaimed shipping journalist from EPT Greece – Greece’s public TV and Radio, Antonis Karagiannakis, a former Radio Officer, talks to John Faraclas of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk on the 5th Chios Festival…
Marking five years of the creative journey of “THE CHIOS FESTIVAL”, this year’s anniversary edition represents a significant milestone, with His Beatitude the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All…
When Viking Line’s vessels call at the Port of Turku, a hectic hour lies ahead before they once again head out to sea. Ongoing port investments exceeding €200 million, including…
COLUMBIA cruise services (CCS) has strengthened its presence in China with the opening of a new office in Shanghai, located next to its cruise partner, Adora Cruises. The move is designed…
March 2026 Greek Controlled Shipping: An information paper based on data provided to the GSCCby S&P Global Market Intelligence For the 39th consecutive year the GSCC presents statistical data, in…
MedCruise Highlights MedCruise at 30: Charting a sustainable cruise port future As MedCruise approaches its 30th anniversary in 2026, the Association continues to stand as a vital platform for cooperation, dialogue and…
by Eleni Skarveli, Director, GNTO UK & Ireland Office. It is often when the mind is relaxed or placed in a different environment that truly inspirational ideas emerge. In my case, it took…
In our latest podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus breaks down Norway’s zero-emission requirements for its World Heritage fjords, starting in 2026. He explains the challenges for passenger operators in achieving…
The resumption of the Piraeus-Kythnos ferry line, after its interruption in 2024, was announced by the Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias. As he stated in an interview…
SINGAPORE, 17 November 2025 – Leading aluminium boat builder Strategic Marine has delivered two 40m, 550-passenger low-emission catamaran ferries to the Government of Bermuda ahead of schedule and within budget. This…
Now the ferry operator offers more than “just transport” The ticketing platform experts at Expian have changed the way ferry operators transform their booking technology. Working with P&O Ferries, the award-winning developers…
Greece’s renowned tourism excellence took centre stage as the Greek National Tourism Organisation hosted a celebration at the V&A East Storehouse in London London, 6th November 2025: On Tuesday 4th…
Stena Line strengthens its position in the Baltic Sea by acquiring NLC Ferry Ab Oy/Wasaline and taking over operations of the ferry route between Umeå in Sweden and Vaasa in…
Finland’s largest employer in maritime transport, Viking Line, has been named Transport Company of the Year. The honour was awarded at the annual Finnish Travel Gala. On Friday, Viking Line…
When Finns choose a restaurant, they rely a great deal on recommendations from friends and acquaintances. In contrast, content on social media influences only one fifth of them – though the percentage…
On Wednesday evening, Stena Line marked 30 years of its Dublin–Holyhead route with a special celebration at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin. The event brought together key figures from business, tourism, and transport…
Baleària is taking another step forward in its roadmap towards decarbonisation and has begun regularly incorporating bioLNG in its operations. The Margarita Salas, Abel Matutes and Rusadir vessels, which have dual gas engines, have…
Strategic Marine Lays Keels For 43m Passenger Fast Ferries Trio For New Client Bintan Resort Ferries
Strategic Marine has laid the keels for a series of three new 43m Passenger Fast Ferries for new client Bintan Resort Ferries at its Singapore yard. The contract for these newbuild…