Since 1916, the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) represents Greek-owned commercial vessels over 3,000 gt under the Greek and other flags. Despite current challenges, Greek shipping represents more than 61% of the EU-controlled fleet and accounts for around 20% of the world deadweight capacity.
A video by the Union of Greek Shipowners visualising the strength and impact of Hellenic Shipping at national, European and global level.
This video production is inspired by the Report entitled “Shipping moves the world” on the impact of shipping on the daily lives of people around the globe, compiled by the World Maritime University and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in cooperation with the Union of Greek Shipowners.
The International Shipping Exhibition Posidonia took place in Greece from Monday 3 June to Friday 7 June 2024.
On the occasion of its 100 years anniversary, the UGS commissioned the renowned filmmaker Athina Rachel Tsangari to create a film that salutes the Greek seafaring family which laboured at home and in the far corners of the Earth to reach and retain the summit of world shipping.
Enjoy Seven Seas, a tribute to the Greek maritime tradition and its legacy.
All stakeholders are called to join forces, facilitating one of the biggest transitions ever faced by the shipping industry.
Common goal should be a sustainable future for our planet and a sustainable shipping industry, in order for it to perform its indispensable role in international trade and global economy. The research and development of alternative marine fuels and new technologies are necessary for the achievement of these goals.
At a time when almost every activity stopped on this planet due to the pandemic, the ships kept moving, bringing essential goods to every citizen in the world.
The Greek shipping community, controlling the largest commercial fleet globally, continues to offer its indispensable transport services to the whole world, recognizing the role of seafarers, the “heroes” of the sea, who are at the forefront of the effort to ensure the smooth operation of the supply chain.
DOWNLOAD THE UGS BROCHURE
"GREEK SHIPPING: A MAJOR EU EXPORT INDUSTRY OF STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE"
DOWNLOAD THE UGS BROCHURE
"SURVEY OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS - TECHNOLOGIES FOR SHIPPING"
DOWNLOAD THE UGS TECHNICAL REPORT
«DECARBONISING SHIPPING - A REPORT ON TECHNICAL ASPECTS»
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