A powerful discussion to kick off the Marine Money Forum!
DryDel Shipping President & CEO, Mr. Costas Delaportas, took part in the kick-off panel at the 27th Marine Money Greek Shipping Finance Forum — tackling the big question: “Now it’s Q4 — will 2025 end with a bang or a whisper?”
Key takeaways from Mr. C. Delaportas’ remarks:
“Drybulk rates spiked this week following the USTR & Chinese port fees implementation. A wait-and-see approach is prudent to understand how the market will react in the medium & long-term – for the time being, nobody can predict.”
“NZF is major for the course of shipping – everyone is expecting tomorrow’s IMO vote outcome. Transition to alternative fuel is still fiction – it is ironic to talk about net zero emissions when there are ships out there over 25 years old.”
“I am a big fan of conventional fuel. We are not far from the new designs of drybulk vessels with consumption below 10 mts IFO at eco speed, which are the greener ships.”
“2025 was a year where we have learnt to live & operate with volatility on a daily basis.”
“I would advise investors/financiers to support Greek shipowners, not only for the assets & the volume, but for the people, who know how to successfully navigate in all shipping cycles.”
Alongside with an excellent moderator, Chris Vartzis, & a distinguished line-up of speakers – Alexander Hadjipateras (Dorian LPG), Jerry Kalogiratos (Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.), and George Souravlas (Load Line Marine) – Mr. Costas Delaportas shared insight into how geopolitics & capital are shaping the next chapter of dry bulk shipping.
