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Short Sea Shipping – Trends, challenges, and impact on the Greek economy

2026-03-03T12:14:11+00:00

The study highlights the strategic importance of short sea shipping (SSS) for Greece, while at the same time pointing out major challenges, such as the ageing fleet, the stricter environmental requirements of the ‘Fit for 55’ package, and inadequate infrastructure. It proposes targeted policies for fleet renewal, the development of green and multimodal infrastructures, and the creation of dedicated financial instruments, so that SSS remains competitive and continues to support the Greek economy and the country’s island and coastal regions See the full study in Greek [...]

Short Sea Shipping – Trends, challenges, and impact on the Greek economy2026-03-03T12:14:11+00:00

Manufacturing of maritime equipment. Trends, prospects, and contribution to the Greek economy

2026-03-03T12:32:05+00:00

The study examines trends, prospects, and the contribution of Greek maritime equipment manufacturers to the economy. From 2014 to 2022, HEMEXPO companies achieved remarkable growth in turnover, exports, and employment. Their contribution to the Greek economy in 2022 reached €2 billion (GDP) and supported 13,400 full-time jobs, highlighting their strategic role in both domestic and international markets. However, the companies face significant challenges, both within and outside the Greek economy. Study

Manufacturing of maritime equipment. Trends, prospects, and contribution to the Greek economy2026-03-03T12:32:05+00:00

Impact of the Fit for 55 package on passenger shipping and the island economy of Greece

2026-03-06T11:36:54+00:00

The study scope includes the assessment of the effects of the "Fit for 55" package on the operation of domestic passenger shipping and by extension to the economy of the island regions of the country. In particular, the study highlights the regulatory changes and their anticipated effects on passenger shipping operation, quantifies their impact on operating costs, ticket prices, traffic and the sector’s economic contribution, and examines the available options to mitigate these effects. According to the study, the implementation of the new climate policies included in the Fit for 55 package is estimated to increase the operation costs [...]

Impact of the Fit for 55 package on passenger shipping and the island economy of Greece2026-03-06T11:36:54+00:00

Contribution of shipping to the Greek economy: Challenges and outlook

2026-03-09T10:06:19+00:00

Greece has a leading role in oceangoing shipping, which is the driving force of global trade. Meanwhile, passenger shipping connects the island economy with the rest of Greece and critically supports the economic and social life of the islands, transporting residents, visitors, and goods. Seagoing and passenger shipping, along with other segments of shipping (such as cruise and short-haul shipping), as well as many other activities providing shipping with services and goods (such as port operation, shipbuilding, ship repair, construction of marine equipment, banking, insurance, legal and accounting services), form a network of activities of particular importance for [...]

Contribution of shipping to the Greek economy: Challenges and outlook2026-03-09T10:06:19+00:00

Manufacturing of maritime equipment. Trends, prospects, and contribution to the Greek economy

2026-03-11T10:34:48+00:00

The study provides an update of the HEMEXPO firms impact on the Greek economy, while it highlights the importance of the qualitative characteristics of human capital for enhancing their competitiveness at global scale. Study

Manufacturing of maritime equipment. Trends, prospects, and contribution to the Greek economy2026-03-11T10:34:48+00:00

Impact of the Fit for 55 package on passenger shipping and the island economy of Greece

2026-03-11T13:03:53+00:00

The study scope includes the assessment of the effects of the "Fit for 55" package on the operation of domestic passenger shipping and by extension to the economy of the island regions of the country. In particular, the study highlights the proposed regulatory changes and their effects on passenger shipping operation, quantifies their impact on operating costs, ticket prices, traffic and the sector’s economic contribution, and examines the available options to mitigate these effects. According to the study, the implementation of the new climate policies proposed by the European Commission (Fit for 55 package) is estimated to increase the [...]

Impact of the Fit for 55 package on passenger shipping and the island economy of Greece2026-03-11T13:03:53+00:00

Passenger shipping in Greece in 2016-2020: Performance, economic contribution and prospects

2026-02-18T12:37:25+00:00

The scope of the study is to present the latest developments in passenger shipping in Greece and the challenges that it faces and to highlight its contribution to the Greek economy at national and local level. The contribution of passenger shipping to the economy includes the direct, indirect and induced effects of the transportation services by sea (domestic and Adriatic passenger routes), together with the wider effects associated with the development of other sectors (such as tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and exports) through freight and passenger transportation over regular shipping routes. The total contribution of the coastal maritime sector, in [...]

Passenger shipping in Greece in 2016-2020: Performance, economic contribution and prospects2026-02-18T12:37:25+00:00

Shipbuilding equipment manufacturers: Trends, prospects and contribution to the Greek economy

2026-02-19T09:16:39+00:00

The study assesses the economic impact of the Greek manufacturers of shipping equipment in the Greek economy, along with their competitive characteristics and challenges set in the European Blue growth plan, that under specific circumstances can enhance their global position, further. See the full study in Greek

Shipbuilding equipment manufacturers: Trends, prospects and contribution to the Greek economy2026-02-19T09:16:39+00:00

The contribution of passenger shipping to the Greek economy

2026-02-25T10:12:11+00:00

The study aims to analyse the latest data and developments in passenger shipping, to underline the importance and the potential of the sector and to highlight the challenges that it still faces. The study presents the latest changes in its key figures, analyses its performance in comparison with that in other European countries, examines the factors that drive the demand for passenger shipping, analyses the financial performance of the sector, quantifies its contribution to the Greek economy and outlines its future prospects and challenges. Study Presentation

The contribution of passenger shipping to the Greek economy2026-02-25T10:12:11+00:00

The impact of the privatisation of the Thessaloniki port on the Greek economy

2026-01-12T09:09:30+00:00

The study scope is to determine the economic impact of the Thessaloniki port privatisation, under the terms of the offer made by the consortium comprising the companies Deutsche Invest Equity Partners GmbH, Belterra Investments Ltd and Terminal Link SAS. In particular, the study examines the impact on public revenue, investment and economic activity in the port of Thessaloniki upon the deal’s completion. In addition, we explore the catalytic effects on related activities such as land transport. Finally, we quantify the multiplier effects on the overall economy, using the IOBE models of the Greek economy. [...]

The impact of the privatisation of the Thessaloniki port on the Greek economy2026-01-12T09:09:30+00:00

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