The International Maritime Organization (IMO) succeeded today to approve the medium-term measures aimed at reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from ships, following months of intense negotiations. There are serious concerns about…
Ms. Melina Travlos, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, “Shipping is the cornerstone of the European Union’s economic and geopolitical stability.” The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) played a…
‘Shipping anchors the EU’s Future’: Union of Greek Shipowners to Highlight Industry’s Strategic Role at European Shipping Summit 2025 Mr. Charles Michel, President Emeritus of the European Council (2019-2024), former…
In the context of the Delphi Economic Forum VIII, the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), through its President Ms. Melina Travlos at the opening ceremony and through other members of…
The UGS welcomes the EU Green Deal Industrial Plan (GDIP) and the relevant legislative proposals, which were discussed at the recent European Summit. The Greek shipping community stands ready to…
Ms. Melina Travlos, President of UGS, stated: “We have always firmly supported the Public Healthcare System in Greece and we will continue to do so with all our powers”. The…
The Union of Greek Shipowners(UGS) acknowledges the positive elements of the outcome of the negotiations between the European institutions regarding the inclusion of shipping in the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). The agreement reflects…
Piraeus, 22.6.2022 – The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) welcomes the proposed revisions of the EU ETS Directive regarding the shipping sector. The introduced improvements in the text of the…
Piraeus, 18.5.2022 – The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) welcomes the adopted position of the Committee of the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament, on…
Statement of the President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, Ms Melina Travlos The well-established international shipping exhibition, “Posidonia”, returns this year, after a 4-year absence due to the pandemic,…
The UGS welcomes and supports the decision of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Extraordinary Council Session about the urgent establishment of a safe maritime corridor The IMO at the Extraordinary…
Statement of Ms Melina Travlos, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners The new President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, Ms Melina Travlos, immediately following her unanimous election, made…
UGS’ new BoD following elections We have the pleasure to communicate with you in order to inform you that Ms. Melina N. Travlos has been elected President of our Association…
The UGS issues a Technical Report on the decarbonisation of the shipping sector The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) has issued a Report on technical aspects related to the decarbonisation…
The UGS supports the Greek Prime Minister’s call for a European Research Centre for Alternative Marine Fuels and Technologies and stands ready to engage The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) welcomes the…
Panos Laskaridis’ resigns from the UGS Viewers can read here below, in free translation*, Panos Laskaridis’ resignation letter to the UGS (Union of Greek Shipowners ToThe President of the UGSMr.…
Statement of the UGS Board of Directors for the resignation of Mr. Panagiotis Laskaridis Piraeus, 1.6.2021 The Board of Directors of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), in its complete…
The UGS’s position on the recent statements made by Mr. Panos Laskaridis These days, unacceptable statements by a prominent member of the Greek shipping community, Mr. P. Laskaridis, who is…
EU ETS: Greek and Swedish shipowners join forces with environmental NGO Transport & Environment, call for a dedicated fund The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) and the Swedish Shipowners’ Association…
Heroes of the sea should be given priority in Covid-19 vaccination During this extraordinary global health crisis, seafarers remain faithful to their duty to supply the citizens of the world…
“Greek shipping confirms its commitment to implementing the U.S. order to ban trade and economic transactions with Venezuela and other countries.” On Monday 15/6/2020 and in the wake of the…
Greek Shipowners applaud the “heroes” of the sea In the whirlpool of the pandemic that humanity is currently experiencing, and with the undivided attention of all to the unequal war…
The UGS welcomes the conclusions of the UN IMO MEPC73 which direct IMO to work further towards a smooth, safe and consistent implementation of the 2020 global sulphur cap in…
Greek shipowners strongly support the forthcoming discussions at the UN IMO for effective implementation and enforcement of the 2020 0.5% global sulphur cap The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) remains…
We are particularly proud that, amidst significant challenges both for the shipping industry and for Greece, Posidonia 2018 is once again here, manifesting the resilience, commitment and potential of our…