Welcome to Posidonia from the Union of Greek Shipowners, with Greece home to the world’s largest merchant fleet.
Shipping is the backbone of humanity, it moves the world. For millennia, it has powered prosperity, connected nations, cultures and economies.
As the world faces unprecedented challenges, the resilience and adaptability of shipping remain indispensable. Posidonia reflects this essential role, serving as a platform for collaboration, innovation and progress in the maritime industry and an opportunity to strengthen partnerships, address challenges and shape a sustainable future.
Greek Shipping Moves the World
Posidonia brings together in Greece, home to the world’s leading shipping nation, the international maritime community, highlighting the strategic importance of an industry that does not merely transport goods and energy, but safeguards the very functioning of the modern world.
In the current international environment, shipping operates under conditions of increasing geopolitical tension. Threats to freedom of navigation and attacks against merchant vessels and seafarers are no longer isolated incidents. They have become a new reality, testing maritime routes, supply chains, energy security and global economic stability.
In this challenging environment, Greek shipping, representing almost 20% of global capacity and more than 60% of the EU-controlled fleet, continues to demonstrate its strength, reliability and resilience.
This leadership is not only measured in numbers. It is reflected in the consistently principled and institutional stance of the Union of Greek Shipowners on all critical issues concerning our sector and international maritime policy. It is reflected in our foresight, our investments and our ability to respond with consistency, composure and determination to constantly changing global conditions.
At the same time, Greek shipping is at the forefront of the industry’s green transition, with one of the youngest fleets worldwide and the largest alternative-fuel-capable fleet globally. Our investments in new build vessels, innovative technologies, digitalisation and emission-reducing solutions are continuous and substantial.
However, the transition towards decarbonisation requires realism, technological maturity and global alignment. It must not compromise the safety of crews and vessels, nor the viability of shipping and global supply chains. A truly sustainable transition must be safe, practical and implementable, fair for all parties and operationally effective worldwide.
Greek shipping continues with purpose and vision. With its seamanship, resilience and unity, it will continue to connect the world with consistency, vision and a sense of responsibility.
Melina Travlos, President, Union of Greek Shipowners
85, Akti Miaouli, Piraeus 185 38, Greece
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