The panel participants included:

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, leading representatives of the Greek and international shipping community, institutional stakeholders, decision-makers, and

As he emphasized, in the turbulent times the world is currently experiencing, Greek shipowners remain valuable partners to the world’s largest economies.

He underlined that the global economy is entering a period of profound uncertainty, as geopolitical rivalries, technological developments, and the energy

Alexandratos described the conference agenda as timely. He further noted that Greece possesses significant comparative advantages, including the world’s

Dr. Tsakos underlined that shipping operates with a long-term strategic outlook rather than a short-term profit mentality.

Speaking at Naftemporiki’s 10th Shipping Conference, he noted that volatility has always been an inherent feature of shipping, particularly Greek shipping.

As he stated, “geopolitics is about the control of sea lanes,” noting that shipping is not so much a tool of pressure as it is “subject to pressure.”

The panel participants included: