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17 Editorial
Executive Director
Ilias Bissias
18 Despite current uncertainties, we remain cautiously
Editorial Advisory Board optimistic about the market outlook
Panos Zachariadis
Capt. George Georgoulis An interview with Polys V. Hajioannou
Charis Pappas
Managing Editor 26 The responsibility of creating a welcoming environment for
Giannis Theodoropoulos the young generation lies with us
Editorial Team An interview with René Kofod-Olsen
Panagiotis Korakas
Spilios Varelas
Pantelis Paidousis 34 Consolidation remains a constant consideration in an
Theano Krassa industry like shipping
Commercial Manager An interview with Kristian Sørensen
Chris Kapadais
Advertising Manager 42 The next multiannual financial framework: Transport and
Demetra Tsakou tourism become priority sectors with increased funding

New Business Development Executive by Eliza Vozemberg
Nektarios Sarantopoulos
Marketing Communications 44 Shipping needs uniform regulations for the transition to the
Eleni Sakellariou new era
Photo editor An interview with Joe Kramek
Maria Eirini Moschona

Creative Direction 48 The energy transition is not just a technological challenge
Padu Studio but a strategic opportunity for transformation
Photos An interview with Maria Rita Galli
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114 Enhancing the competitiveness of Europe’s ports is an
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