Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras promised “radical” change as his new government swiftly moved to roll back key parts of Greece’s international bailout, and shipping was warned it should be prepared to “lift the heaviest possible burden”.
In the run-up to Greece’s 25 election the winning national opposition party Syriza unveiled its clearest indication of what lies in store fort shipping should it be asked to form a government. A week before the key the election took place Seatrade...
The US State Department has strongly condemned the Sunday bombing of Aegean Oil tanker Araevo in Libya as a threat to the country’s crucial infrastructure.
Aegean Oil tanker Araevo has been bombed by an unidentified fighter aircraft at the rebel-held port of Derna, Libya, killing at least one and injuring a further two.
The Mediterranean became a hotspot for incidents involving migrant ships over the holiday period with two abandoned vessels, Blue Sky M and Ezadeen, leaving over 1,370 immigrants stranded off Italy.
Leaders of state and government of 16 Central and Eastern European countries gathered in Belgrade for a summit meeting December 17 - 18 attended by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
After a stormy session, the general meeting of Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) has approved a long-awaited agreement with Cosco Pacific, which paves the way for a Chinese investment of EUR230m ($300m) in the western flank of Greece’s biggest port.
In times of crisis the Greek shipping community and maritime-backed funds are among the "key players" supporting the Greek banking system, including contributing to the recapitalisation of Greek banks, Shipping and Aegean minister Miltiadis...
