Since 1916, the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) represents Greek-owned commercial vessels over 3,000 gt under the Greek and other flags. Despite current challenges, Greek shipping aims to maintain its share of 58% of the EU and almost 20% of the world deadweight capacity.

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"Seven Seas"
by Athina Rachel Tsangari

On the occasion of its 100 years anniversary, the UGS commissioned the renowned filmmaker Athina Rachel Tsangari to create a film that salutes the Greek seafaring family which laboured at home and in the far corners of the Earth to reach and retain the summit of world shipping.
Enjoy Seven Seas, a tribute to the Greek maritime tradition and its legacy.

Ships make the world go

At a time when almost every activity stopped on this planet due to the pandemic, the ships kept moving, bringing essential goods to every citizen in the world.

The Greek shipping community, controlling the largest commercial fleet globally, continues to offer its indispensable transport services to the whole world, recognizing the role of seafarers, the “heroes” of the sea, who are at the forefront of the effort to ensure the smooth operation of the supply chain.