Shipping industry to gather in Athens

The future of the maritime industry is set to be a focal point at the Poseidonia 2024 World Expo, where a wide range of critical industry issues will be analysed by representatives and experts. The event, which will take place from June 3 to 7 in Athens, Greece, will feature...

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The future of the maritime industry is set to be a focal point at the Poseidonia 2024 World Expo, where a wide range of critical industry issues will be analysed by representatives and experts. The event, which will take place from June 3 to 7 in Athens, Greece, will feature more than 65 seminars and conferences, providing substantial food for thought on the future of shipping. Significantly, many Cypriot shipping companies and professionals will also be attending, emphasising the event’s broad international appeal and importance.

At Poseidonia, known as the home of shipping, the Tradewinds Shipowners Forum is once again expected to capture the industry’s interest. This year’s Forum will explore the roles of shipowners, charterers, financiers, and regulators in promoting a new model that addresses geopolitical turmoil, economic instability, and the climate crisis. Distinguished leaders such as Katerina Bodouroglou, Dr.



Ioannis Koustas, Angeliki Fragou, Evangelos Marinakis, Leo Patitsas, Haris Plakantonaki, Alexander Saverys, Mikael Skov, Dr. Nikolas Tsakos, Harris Vafeias, Chris Wiernicki, and others will discuss the adoption of new technologies and environmentally friendly fuels, considering their economic viability. Additionally, the Forum will feature an exclusive session with Jan Dieleman, President of Cargill Ocean Transportation.

Coinciding with World Environment Day, the HELMEPA Conference will address sustainability and climate issues affecting the shipping indu.