PortEconomics co-director Thanos Pallis presented his views on the prospects and current initiatives to promote the competitivess of Greek ports, during the Financial Times World Shipping Congress that took place in Athens Greece, 19 & 20 February 2012.
In front of a crowd that included presidents of shipowners’ Associations representing 3 continents, 10 major Shipping Countries and almost 60% of the international fleet. Thanos, acting at his capacity as General Secretary of ports and port policy of the Hellenic Republic, presented his assessment of the major port issues and defined strategies to cope with the volatile environment in world economy and finance.
Along with other institutional and industry representatives, Thanos discussed challenges and trends in Greek ports, focusing more on the institutional reform that is currently in progress in Greece.
