On the supply side of shipping, worldwide flagging and ownership of vessels are both concentrated activities often located in different countries. Around 40% of the world fleet (expressed in terms of volume) is registered in three specialised countries: Panama, Liberia and the Marshall Islands, but these countries own less than 1% of the fleet. For […]

✔️”Taking this opportunity I am pleased to announce our intention to launch an international maritime event – Georgian Maritime Forum to be held in Batumi, Georgia – in September 2016. The event will bring together maritime industry, government representatives and international governmental and non-governmental organizations. We look forward to see all of you in Georgia […]