Greek Shipping Community Thrives
The global shipping community is set to gather at the bi-annual Posidonia event, and Clarksons Research has profiled the Greek market's significant role in shipping.
Key Statistics
- Greek companies own 14% of the global fleet by GT (17% by dwt)
- More than a fifth of all tankers, bulkers, and LNG carriers are Greek-owned
- Bulkcarriers account for around half of the Greek fleet by tonnage
- There are over 700 Greek ship-owning companies, with the average company owning a fleet of 8 ships
The top 10 largest Greek companies control 5% of the world fleet, with notable companies including Angelicoussis Group, Dynacom, and Navios Holdings.
Market Share
Greek shipping companies have a remarkable market share, owning 14% (17%) of global tonnage by GT (DWT) and over a fifth of all tankers, bulkers, and LNG carriers.