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EDI The global shipping community is

feverishly preparing for this year’s
Posidonia exhibition, which is on course
for record participation. Since Posidonia
2022, the industry has faced significant
challenges amid recent geopolitical
TOR developments. However, “while everything

changes, everything also stays the
same” for shipping. In this context,
the exhibition will be a springboard
for further in-depth discussions on the
future of shipping. Considering that the
decarbonisation of shipping goes hand in
IAL hand with digitalisation, the interest of
exhibitors and participants will focus on
the new technologies with which shipping
companies will have to familiarise
themselves in order to align with the
requirements of international legislators.
In light of the aforementioned ongoing
trends, Naftika Chronika brings to its
readership the insights of prominent
figures who share their opinions and views
on the required fleet optimisation steps,
the benefits of AI, and the future of
connectivity and telecommunications in the
industry.
Furthermore, in this issue’s pages,
representatives of the global shipping
industry’s major social partners, such as
the IMO Secretary-General, are setting
the tone for the near future. Despite
the continuous and sometimes unforeseen
challenges, the shipping sector will
always continue to play a pivotal role
in enhancing the welfare of peoples
around the globe. The significance
of the Posidonia Exhibition reflects
Greece’s central role in European and
global shipping. Notably, 60% of the
EU-controlled fleet is controlled by
Greek interests, while Greek shipowners
control 21% of the worldwide merchant
fleet in terms of dwt. Naftika Chronika’s
editorial team is sure that this year’s
Posidonia Exhibition will be another
momentous celebration for international
shipping that will bring together maritime
professionals from across the seven seas.

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Giannis Theodoropoulos

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