Thursday, January 22, 2015


Naftemporiki Daily is hosting its 1st Shipping Forum today in Athens. Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, Finance Minister Ghikas Hardouvelis and Shipping Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis among other distinguished guests will be addressing the event. 

The focus will be on Greek shipping’s contribution to the national economy and global trade. Other points of interest include the sector’s financing tools, the future of the freight markets and new routes in seafaring, as well as the role of Greece as a shipping hub and the future prospects of the current national infrastructure in supporting shipping’s potential.

Hellenic Chamber of Shipping: www.nee.gr & European Community Shipowners’ Associations: www.ecsa.eu & Piraeus Port Authority: www.olp.gr & Posidonia International Shipping Exhibition 2016: www.posidonia-events.com & Greek Shipping Awards: www.greekshippingawards.com