This year's Lloyd's List features 14 prominent figures from Greece as part of the top 100 most influential people in the global shipping industry. Notable among them is Vangelis Marinakis, who has climbed significantly in ranking over the past two years, currently holding the 16th position. Maria Angelicoussis leads the list of Greek shipowners as she continues to expand her family shipping group. Other influential figures include George Prokopiou, focusing on both real estate and a substantial order book of nearly 100 vessels, and Angeliki Frangou, celebrated for consolidating Navios's once fragmented fleet. Melina Travlos, as president of the Union of Greek Shipowners, is recognized for her leadership and promotion of unity within the industry.
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As of January 1, 2024, the Greek-owned fleet remains a leader in the global shipping industry, with a total capacity of 394.97 million deadweight tons (dwt), accounting for 16.9% of the world's transport capacity, according to the latest UNCTAD annual report. The fleet also represents 11.8% of the global fleet's commercial value. While Greece holds the top position, Asian countries, particularly China and Japan, continue to show strong competition. China’s fleet ranks second with 309.8 million dwt, followed by Japan at third with 242.36 million dwt.