Greek-owned shipping continues to lead the way internationally by placing innovation and applied scientific research at the core of its development. Lavinia Corporation actively contributes to this effort by leveraging digitalization and vessel data to optimize performance, support informed decision-making, and advance strategic objectives such as decarbonization.Through the close integration of theory and practice, as well as collaborations with leading universities and research institutions in Greece and abroad, the company develops and supports innovative solutions and research initiatives that contribute to shaping the future of shipping.Through Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd., Lavinia Corporation has established eight active Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with higher education institutions in Greece and internationally, including the National Technical University of Athens, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the University of Piraeus, the Technical University of Crete, the University of Nicosia, Aalto University, Liverpool John Moores University, and The American College of Greece.In parallel, the company’s scientific collaborations extend to internationally recognized research organizations and academic institutions, including the Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES), the Hellenic Naval Academy, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Chalmers University of Technology, and the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH).The tangible outcome of these collaborations is reflected in the research projects in which the company actively participates, its publications in leading scientific journals, and its presentations at major international conferences.