Greece remains the world’s largest shipowning nation

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Published on Monday, 21 November 2022 19:15
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by The Editorial Team
 
 September 3, 2021
 
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Greece remains the world’s largest shipowning nation, with a fleet of 4,901 vessels, while greek shipowners control 19.42% of global deadweight tonnage (dwt).

In 2020, the Greek-owned fleet grew by over 4% to approximately 364 million dwt.

The backbone of EU shipping: Greece continues to increase its share of the European Union (EU)-controlled fleet. The Greek-owned fleet represents 58% of the EU-controlled fleet. More than a third of the Greek owned fleet or 1,706 vessels, fly an EU Member State flag.

Greek shipping is a cornerstone of global seaborne trade: Greek shipowners control:

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Alexis Kohler is under investigation for professional and family links to Italian-Swiss shipping company MSC.

 

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Hundreds of seafarers still stuck in Ukraine

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September 16, 2022

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