Some countries are leaders in the shipping industry. In Europe for example, Greece and Germany have impressive shipping fleets while globally China is one of the strongest naval states in the world.
- Greece: Greece has a long history with the shipping sector. Greece though a small nation is one of the strongest and most important naval states in the world and its merchant shipping, together with tourism, are the pillars of the national economy. For a number of years, the Greek-owned fleet holds first place in the world. The country’s total deadweight tonnage is 364 million while Greece’s percentage concerning global carrying capacity is almost 18%, according to recent data. Some of the most known shipping families are