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ECONSHIP 2026
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3rd European Conference on Shipping, Intermodalism & Ports · Chios, Greece · 22 – 26 September 2026. More than 120 papers from 25 countries across 32 parallel sessions. Use the search box to find a paper, an author or a topic.

Venue. All sessions and plenaries take place in the Michaleio Building, 8 Michalon Street, Chios. The only exception is the Opening Ceremony on Tuesday 22 September, held at the “Maria Tsakos” Foundation. Directions to the Michaleio Building

Tuesday 22 September 2026

16:00 – 18:30
Conference Registration Conference Secretariat at the “Maria Tsakos” Foundation, International Center of Maritime Research & Tradition
18:30 – 19:30

Opening of ECONSHIP 2026

“Maria Tsakos” Foundation, International Center of Maritime Research & Tradition

Opening remarks

  • Prof. Maria Lekakou, Member of the Organising Committee, Research in Shipping and Ports (RESHIP) Laboratory, Department of Shipping, Trade and Transport, University of the Aegean

Welcome by

  • Ioannis Malafis, Mayor of Chios
  • Pantelis A. Bournias, Deputy Regional Governor for Environment, Innovation, Industry, Energy, Professional Affairs, Hellenism Abroad, Digital Transformation & Transparency North Aegean Region
  • Prof. Niki Glaveli, Vice Rector of the University of the Aegean
  • Prof. Seraphim Kapros, Head, Department of Shipping, Trade and Transport, University of the Aegean
  • Prof. Ioannis Theotokas, Head, Department of Maritime Studies, University of Piraeus

Keynote speech

  • Prof. Pierre Cariou, Vice-President, International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME)

Official Opening

  • Prof. Thanos Pallis, Chair of the International Scientific Committee, Shipping and Ports Laboratory (SPL), Department of Maritime Studies, University of Piraeus
19:30 – 21:00
Welcome Reception Sponsored by the “Maria Tsakos” Foundation, International Center of Maritime Research & Tradition

Wednesday 23 September 2026

09:00 – 17:00
Conference Registration Conference Secretariat at the Foyer of the “Yiannis Karalis” Auditorium
09:00 – 10:15Parallel sessions
Session 1 Chios Conference Room

Maritime Trade & Freight Economics

Chair: Ioannis Theotokas

  1. Assessing volatility spillovers in freight indices Vito Turitto, Albert Veenstra Netherlands
  2. The inter-industry linkages of the water transport sector in key EU countries: an updated focused input-output analysis Stelios Panagiotou, Helen Thanopoulou Greece
  3. The resilience of global food security to maritime trade disruptions Pierre Cariou France
  4. Analysis of maritime and inland transport costs of import containers in Colombia and their use in business decision-making Erika Veloza Colombia
Session 2 Oinousses Conference Room

Decarbonisation - I

Chair: Helen Thanopoulou

  1. Carbon emissions from ships: is fiasco recovery possible? Harilaos Psaraftis Denmark
  2. Low-emission technologies in container shipping: adoption patterns and drivers Riccardo Fava, Luca Persico, Giovanni Satta Italy
  3. Cost-Benefit analysis of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) in the maritime sector Anastasia Christodoulou, Antonios Kotsyfakis Greece
  4. Decarbonizing the Global Fleet: A Comparative Techno-Economic Analysis between Onboard Carbon Capture Systems (OCCS) and Dual-Fuel Engine Retrofitting Ioannis Tseles Greece
Session 3 “Yiannis Karalis” Auditorium

Port Governance Reloaded - I

Chair: Michael Dooms

  1. From port governance to network governance: reframing institutional models in Latin America Octavio Doerr Chile
  2. Dredging governance and port competitiveness: structural asymmetry in multi-actor systems in Colombia Daniela, Del Gallego, Johann Mauricio , Arenas Quimbayo Colombia
  3. A comparison of port privatisation in the UK, Australia and Greece Jason Monios, Veronica Schulz, Thanos Pallis France, Germany, Greece
  4. Economic regulation of port authority pricing in South Africa: a constructive critique of the revenue requirement model Mihalis Chasomeris South Africa
10:15 – 10:45
Coffee Break
10:45 – 12:00Parallel sessions
Session 4 Chios Conference Room

Shipping Markets - I

Chair: Pierre Cariou

  1. Back to basics: Throughput, vessel capacity deployment and the changing geography of port system Guerrero David, Kerbiriou Ronan, Frémont Antoine France
  2. Beyond the TEU–GDP multiplier: Structural shifts for practical forecasting tools Jochen Maes Belgium
  3. Liner shipping alliances: market power and vessel deployment strategies Sofia Keisidou, George Vaggelas Greece
  4. Sustainable ship recycling and end-of-life vessel management in the maritime industry Nayab Ali, Alessio Tei Italy
Session 5 Oinousses Conference Room

Decarbonisation - II

Chair: Harilaos Psaraftis

  1. Sustainability integration in executive communication in liner shipping Hubert Paridaens, Theo Notteboom Belgium
  2. Analysis of maritime emissions using EU MRV: a Bayesian network model Sedat Baştuğ, Ersin Firat Akgül, Emrah Akdamar Turkey
  3. Examining the nexus of green transition and digital transformation in shipping Pavlos Vernikos, Anastasia Christodoulou, Ioannis Theotokas Greece
Session 6 “Yiannis Karalis” Auditorium

Port Governance Reloaded - II

Chair: Jason Monios

  1. The nexus between shipping companies and port governance: Alliances as a risk mitigation approach Politis Kostas, Dimitris Gavalas Greece
  2. From port co-operation to port mergers Theo Notteboom, Thanos Pallis, Jean-Paul Rodrigue Belgium, Greece, USA
  3. The impact of different modes of governance on financial performance. the case of port of Piraeus Petros Pallis, Constantinos Chlomoudis, Vasileios Christos Naoum Greece
  4. Closing the gaps, facing disruption: Can port stakeholder management research ever mature? Michaël Dooms, Mychal Langenus Belgium
12:00 – 12:30
Coffee Break
12:30 – 13:45Parallel sessions
Session 7 Chios Conference Room

Shipping Markets - II

Chair: Stavros Karamperidis

  1. Price convergence across global LNG markets through state-space time-series analysis Theano Krassa, Orestis Schinas Greece
  2. Succession in Greek maritime family businesses: A literature review of challenges and practices (2015–2025) Michail Nikolaou, Ilias Bissias, Petros Pallis Greece
  3. Determinants of newbuilding orders in the product tanker market Vangelis Tsioumas, Athanasios Donas, Nikolaos Tsoulakos Greece
  4. Greek Shipping Companies Reporting Risks Paschalina Dimitrakopoulou, Athena Roumboutsos, Amalia Polydoropoulou Greece
Session 8 Oinousses Conference Room

Sustainable Shipping and Ports

Chair: Octavio Doerr

  1. Shipping Frictions and the Pricing of Rare Earth Metals under Global Uncertainty Konstantinos Melas, Theodore Panagiotidis, Nektarios Michail Cyprus, Greece
  2. Emission Mapping and Alternative Fuel Assessment for Tugboat Operations in the Strait Transits Murat Pamik, Murat Bayraktar, Onur Yuksel Turkey
  3. Air pollution at an urban island port: PM1 and PM2.5 impacts of ship calls in Chios, Greece Anna Maria Kotrikla, Evgenia Saridi, Evangelos Nakos, Florin Unga, Daniele Contini Greece
  4. Green-transition effects in capesize freight markets: eco-premiums, price discovery, and risk on the hay point–qingdao and tubarao–qingdao corridors Konstantinos Michalopoulos Greece
Session 9 “Yiannis Karalis” Auditorium

Port, Port-City and the Energy Transition - I (Special Session Organised by COST Action PACT & PONENT)

Chair: Gordon Wilmsmeier

  1. Digital Twin and energy twin for decarbonisation of ports Lawrence Henesey, Praharsh Pulla, Thanu Reddy Pathipati Sweden
  2. Towards scalable onshore power supply in Caribbean ports: linking maritime operations and island energy systems Cristiam Gil, Gordon Wilmsmeier, Veronica Schulz Colombia, Germany
  3. Considering port-city relationships in Europe: A review of spatial and social challenges Doukeni Kesisoglou, Dimitra Chondrogianni Greece
  4. Where the currents meet: rethinking the port energy transition at the land-sea interface Anas Alamoush, Justyna Breś, Hadi El Hage, Andreas Hadjikofinas, Ziya Ince Greece, Poland, Sweden
13:45 – 15:00
Lunch Foyer of the “Yiannis Karalis” Auditorium
15:00 – 16:15

ECONSHIP @ Plenary: "Episteme in the Crosscurrents: Perspectives from Maritime Executives at the Helm"

“Yiannis Karalis” Auditorium

  • Maria Lekakou, Professor, Department of Shipping, Trade and Transport, University of the Aegean (moderator)
  • Helen Iakovaki, Assistant Professor, Department of Shipping, Trade and Transport, University of the Aegean (moderator)
  • Captain Stylianos Dimouleas, CEO, Almi Tankers S.A.
  • Capt. Vassilios Gazikas, VP Marine Operations, Celestyal Cruises / Optimum Shipmanagement Services SA
  • Kostas Petrakis, HSQE Director, Chartworld Shipping Corporation
  • Anastasios Zoupas, Partner, Assurance Services, EY Greece
  • Vasileios G. Petousis, Energy & Sustainability Manager, Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.
16:15 – 16:30
Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:45Parallel sessions
Session 10 Chios Conference Room

Innovation, Security & Resilience in Maritime Critical Infrastructure: Digital & AI Resilience (Special Session organised by M. Acciaro and I.N. Lagoudis)

Chair: Michele Acciaro

  1. Towards competitive, sustainable and resilient European ports: A systematic review of digital maturity, environmental monitoring and cybersecurity gaps Mahsa Keshavarz Eshkalag, Mychal Langenus Belgium
  2. Artificial Intelligence in Shipping Management: Redesigning Organizational Structures, Decision-Making Processes and Operations Michael Theodorakis, Maria Lambrou Greece
  3. A decision support system for strengthening flood resilience in Greek ports Amalia Polydoropoulou, Ioannis Karakikes, Helen Thanopoulou, Efstathios Bouchouras, Georgios Papaioannou Greece
  4. Maritime spare parts logistics: An empirical analysis of cost and lead time Vasiliki Lioumi, Ioannis Pervanas, Seraphim Kapros, Loukas Dimitriou, Evgenia Koroni Greece
Session 11 Oinousses Conference Room

Environmental Impact of Maritime Transport (Special Session organised by NAVGreen)

Chair: Anna Kotrikla

  1. Advancing lifecycle sustainability in shipping through digital twins: A lifecycle value framework Dagkinis Ioannis, Panagiotis Psomas, Agapios Platis Greece
  2. Environmental Impact of Climatic Relevant Particulate Species Emitted by Shipping in The Eastern Mediterranean Mihalopoulos Nikos Greece
  3. Policy Framework for Hydrogen Marine Propulsion in Very Small Islands Evanthia Kostidi, Anna Maria Kotrikla Greece
  4. A Holistic Approach to Assess the Impact of Port Activities on Air Quality: The Case of Piraeus Port Mihalopoulos Nikos Greece
Session 12 “Yiannis Karalis” Auditorium

Port, Port-City and the Energy Transition - Part II (Special Session Organised by COST Action PACT & PONENT)

Chair: Anastasia Christodoulou

  1. How energy transition reshapes the port-city interface: A governance framework and five European cases Anas Alamoush, Fabio Ballini Sweden
  2. Recommendations for a Successful Onshore Power Supply Project Sebastian Blohm, Jason Monios, Pierre Cariou France
  3. Ammonia at a crossroads: Key actors and power dynamics shaping low-carbon ammonia pathways — What role for ports and the maritime? Mathieu Bazaud Germany
  4. Pricing a port's bunkering service obligation: A two stage stochastic programme under regulatory uncertainty Arunava Acharyya, Andreas Breivik Ormevik, Julio Goez Norway
20:30
ECONSHIP Cocktail Gathering For delegates only

Thursday 24 September 2026

09:00 – 17:00
Conference Registration Conference Secretariat at the Foyer of the “Yiannis Karalis” Auditorium
09:00 – 10:15Parallel sessions
Session 13 Chios Conference Room

Maritime Governance

Chair: Kostas Melas

  1. What Does Shipping Owe? A Critical Social Contract Framework for Maritime Governance Andreas Andrikopoulos Greece
  2. Beyond safety standards: designing an international liability and compensation regime for nuclear-propelled merchant ships Hannah Mosmans, Jolien Kruit Netherlands
  3. Dry BMS: how do today’s operators react to self-regulation in the bulk carrier industry? Ilias Bissias, Ioannis Theotokas, Stefanos Zacharias Greece
  4. Between steel and justice: the Hong Kong convention as a turning point in international ship recycling law Dimitri Popelier Belgium
Session 14 Oinousses Conference Room

Shipping Technology & Digitalization

Chair: Athena Roumboutsos

  1. Evaluating Digital Drivers-Enablers and Barriers for Synchromodality in Maritime Supply Chains: An Integrated Fuzzy DEMATEL–AHP Approach Duygu Peyman, Gul Denktas-Sakar Turkey
  2. Energy Twin technology for improved performance and decision making for Ports: A Case study from the Baltic Alexandr Silonosov, Lawrence Henesey, Laima Gerlitz Germany, Sweden
  3. A multi-fidelity Fourier neural operator for cell-level state-of-charge and state-of-health estimation in prismatic lithium-ion batteries for electric ships Theo Tsenis, Alkiviadis Tromaras, Vassilios Kappatos Greece
  4. The penetration of artificial intelligence in the port industry: evidence from Europe George Vaggelas, Stavros Karamperidis, Dimitris Aidonis Greece, UK
Session 15 Ikonio Conference Room

Ports and Regional Development

Chair: Geraldine Knatz

  1. Revisiting infrastructure appraisal: ex-post lessons for social cost-benefit analysis from Flemish waterways Max Sinjan, Elvira Haezendonck Belgium
  2. Green and Smart Port Transformations and Regional Development: A Structured Literature Review Georgia Milpani, Spiros Niavis Greece
  3. Ports seeking societal integration: Innovative Sustainability Projects to achieve Community Building Thanos Pallis, Anastasia Christodoulou, Geraldine Knatz Greece, USA
  4. A result-driven regenerative approach to port-city symbiosis: The case of Scheveningen-The Hague Maurice Jansen, Taibi Malaj Netherlands
10:15 – 10:45
Coffee Break
10:45 – 12:00Parallel sessions
Session 16 Chios Conference Room

ESG in Shipping

Chair: Michael Tsatsaronis

  1. Environmental narratives in container shipping: a configurational analysis of disclosure trajectories Michele Acciaro Denmark
  2. ESG in shipping: a critical discourse analysis Maria Bartzoka, Andreas Andrikopoulos, Anastasia Christodoulou Greece
  3. Exploring the interrelationships among sustainability, leadership support, employee involvement, and stakeholder relationships: the case of the maritime industry Maria Karakasnaki Greece
  4. ESG disclosure in shipping: EU and US regulatory frameworks Athanasios Nasis, Magdalini Tsitlakidou, Anastasia Christodoulou Greece
Session 17 Oinousses Conference Room

Coastal Shipping & Ferry Services

Chair: Elvira Haezendonck

  1. Green seamanship in ferry operations: balancing fuel efficiency, safety, and reliability in short-sea transport Kadi Kasepõld, Deniece M. Aiken Estonia
  2. Coastal shipping in Greece: market structure, competition dynamics and governance Maria Lekakou, Nikolaos Lionis, Thanos Pallis, Stamatios Choulis Greece
  3. Demand forecasting for autonomous ships in the Greek islands Elpida Markaki, Georgios Papaioannou, Amalia Polydoropoulou Greece
  4. Passenger-centric ferry services: developing efficient, resilient and inclusive passenger maritime transport for small islands Georgios Papaioannou, Amalia Polydoropoulou Greece
Session 18 Ikonio Conference Room

Port Transition and Resilience

Chair: Geraldine Knatz

  1. Actor alignment in port innovation: empirical evidence from three MAGPIE demonstrators Hannah Mosmans, Larissa Van der Lugt Netherlands
  2. Converging threats and emerging research imperatives for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Geraldine Knatz USA
  3. Green port transformation in Türkiye: a multi-stakeholder perspective on sustainability drivers, barriers, and governance dynamics Ramazan Ozkan Yildiz, Elif Koc, Mehmet Serdar Celik, Demir Ali Akyar Turkey
  4. The circular economy transition in European ports: adoption levels and moderating factors Lynn Faut, Elvira Haezendonck Belgium
12:00 – 12:15
Coffee Break
12:15 – 13:45Parallel sessions
Session 19 Chios Conference Room

Maritime Law & Regulatory Compliance

Chair: Anas Alamoush

  1. The concept of direct action against insurers in maritime law Stefania-Chrysoula Maroudi Greece
  2. Maritime anti-corruption: A global analysis of port integrity commitments Thanos Pallis, Gordon Wilmsmeier, Andreas Hadjikofinas, Gustavo Andres, Martinez Tello Colombia, Greece
  3. The Paradox of Compliance: An Evaluation of the Maritime Transport EU ETS Framework Miranta Mavrea Netherlands
  4. Damage analysis of alternative marine fuels: towards a legal framework for liability and compensation Hannah Mosmans Netherlands
Session 20 Oinousses Conference Room

Rethink Blue Economy in Shipping, Islands and Ports (Special Session organised by M. Lekakou, P. Pallis)

Chair: Maria Lekakou

  1. Strategic autonomy for small islands: A resilience-based blue economy model via multi-use platforms and multi-use of sea space Theodoros Lilas, Ioanna Nanopoulou, Evanthia Antoniou Greece
  2. From Island Vulnerability to Policy-Ready Action: A Participatory Evidence Base for the European Ocean Pact Stefania Stefanoglou, Maria Lekakou, Petros Pallis, George Alexakis, Angelos Menelaou, Josianne Cutajar Cyprus, Greece, Malta
  3. Rethinking Short Sea Shipping in the context of Blue Economy Ioannis Pervanas, Seraphim Kapros, Loukas Dimitriou, Vasiliki Lioumi Greece, Cyprus
  4. Port cities under the Anthropocene paradox: Relational capacity for blue economy transitions across shipping and ports cities in the wider Black Sea REGIO Stavros Kalognomos Greece
  5. Digital transformation of shipping agencies: integrating RFID, IOT, artificial intelligence and blockchain for smart maritime supply chains Konstantinos Alimpertis, Ioannis Tyligadas Singapore
Session 21 Ikonio Conference Room

Geopolitics, Ports & Freight Markets

Chair: Petros Pallis

  1. The impact of geopolitical risk vs operational reality on the resilience of freight rates Michael Tsatsaronis, Theodore Syriopoulos, Efthymios Roumpis, Stamatis Tsinidis Greece
  2. The geopolitical determinant in port infrastructure: re-evaluating port concession agreement framework through the Greek paradigm Petros Pallis, Ilias Bissias Greece
  3. Geopolitical Crises, LNG Freight Rate Volatility and Their Impact on Shipping Companies: An Econometric and Financial Approach Eirini-Anna Lagonika, Manolis Kavussanos Greece
  4. Exploring ports’ geopolitical significance through path-dependence perspectives Andreas Hadjikofinas, Thanos Pallis Greece
  5. When chokepoints collide: geopolitical shocks, cross-market transmission, and resilience asymmetries in maritime supply chains Ersin Firat Akgül, Sedat Baştuğ, Gorkem Akgul Turkey
13:45 – 15:00
Lunch Foyer of the “Yiannis Karalis” Auditorium
15:00 – 16:15

ECONSHIP @ Plenary: "An IAME discussion: The Future of Maritime Studies"

“Yiannis Karalis” Auditorium

  • George Vaggelas, University of Piraeus, ex-Council member, International Association of Maritime Economists (moderator)
  • Prof. Pierre Cariou, Vice-President, International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME)
  • Prof. Elvira Haezendonck, ex-President, International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME)
  • Helen Iakovaki, Assistant Professor, Department of Shipping, Trade and Transport, University of the Aegean
  • Prof. Ioannis Theotokas, Department of Maritime Studies, University of Piraeus
16:15 – 16:30
Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:45Parallel sessions
Session 22 Chios Conference Room

Geopolitics and Maritime Routes Disruptions

Chair: Anas Alamoush

  1. Navigating geopolitical disruptions in maritime transport Sedat Bastug, Ceren Altuntas Vural, Violeta Roso, Johan Woxenius Sweden, Turkey
  2. Hydrological vulnerability and port competitiveness: the Panama canal crisis and the strategic viability of the cupica-darién dry canal for Colombian trade Daniel Cruz-Villamil, Vanessa Murillo-Aldana Colombia
  3. The impact of geopolitical crises on transit times and operational stability of NAPA port container terminals Maja Stojaković, Elen Twrdy Slovenia
  4. Ship Scheduling at the Panama Canal: A Model-Based Assessment of Convoys and Daylight Restrictions Torstein Takvam, Gabriel M. Fuentes, Stein W. Wallace Norway
Session 23 Oinousses Conference Room

Cruise & Maritime Tourism

Chair: George Vaggelas

  1. Decoding satisfaction drivers and digital reputation in the Greek marina sector Michael Tsatsaronis, Dimitra Skandali, Markos Lamprinakis Greece
  2. Rethinking the Aegean ferry services towards tourist destinations: the cruise ferry business model Georgios Papaioannou, Amalia Polydoropoulou Greece
  3. Validating indicators for a coastal and maritime tourism observatory: a structured expert consultation approach Stefania Stefanoglou, Maria Lekakou, Georgios Remoundos, Stylianos Contarinis Greece
  4. Cruise regionalization: Embedding cruise shipping in supply chains Theo Notteboom, Thanos Pallis, Jean-Paul Rodrigue Belgium, Greece, USA
  5. A Tale of two ports: Cruise Economic Impact in Greece Thanos Pallis, George Vaggelas, Vangelis Tsioumas Greece
Session 24 Ikonio Conference Room

Automation & Port Operations

Chair: Mihalis Chasomeris

  1. Comparing automated waterborne transport concepts: An integrated economic and operational study Anastasiya Azarko, Cyril Alias, Jonas Zum Felde, Harilaos N. Psaraftis Germany, Greece
  2. Option Value of Inland Navigation under the Autonomous Transition: A Qualitative Study of European Hinterland Stakeholders Syed Ali Noor, Haider, Elvira Haezendonck Belgium
  3. Outline of the design of automated gate facilities for a new container terminal Meletiou Marios, Andrianis Grigorios Greece
  4. Determinants of container dwell time in Indian ports: evidence from port-level data (2019–2026) Visalakshi Murugappan, Emmanouil Damanakis, Amalia Polydoropoulou Greece
20:30
The ECONSHIP 2026 Party For delegates only

Friday 25 September 2026

10:00 – 11:30Parallel sessions
Session 25 Chios Conference Room

Accounting & Finance in Shipping- I (Special Session organised by A. Andrikopoulos & V.C. Naοum)

Chair: Vasilios-Christos Naoum

  1. Performance Measurement and Digitalization: Evidence from Shipping Companies Dimitris Kalliafas, Vasilios-Christos Naoum, Dimitris Balios Greece
  2. Adapting to Crisis: The Role of Management Accounting Systems in Greek Shipping Firms Dimitris Kalliafas, Vasilios-Christos Naoum Greece
  3. Cost Behavior and Life Cycle Assessment: The case of Shipping Industry Maria Voulkou, Vasilios-Christos Naoum Greece
  4. A segmented stochastic framework for CAPEX decisions in containership markets under trade uncertainty Neele Brauner, Orestis Schinas, Max Johns Germany, Greece
Session 26 Oinousses Conference Room

Maritime Skills, Training and Working Conditions - Ι (Special Session organised by E. Iakovaki)

Chair: Eleni Iakovaki

  1. Digitalization, working conditions and seafarer career attractiveness in the post-MLC era: a conceptual approach Iro Retsou, Helen Thanopoulou Greece
  2. MASS ROC Operator – A Research Review of Prolonged Screen Use: Impact on Watchkeeping Abilities, Situational Awareness, and Workload Abdul Khalique, Alan Bury, Chia-Hsun Chang UK
  3. The impact of work–care policies on women’s career development in maritime companies: an HRM perspective Helen Iakovaki, Violarda Duzha Greece
  4. Evaluating the potential impact on competitiveness of environmental officers onboard: a theoretical framework Anastasia Maria Skliva, Ziaul Haque Munim, Helen Thanopoulou, Ioannis Theotokas Greece, Norway
  5. Two decades of MLC2006: from ratification to reality Maria Progoulaki, Maria Myti Greece
Session 27 Ikonio Conference Room

European Policies for Shipping, Ports, and Maritime Supply Chains (Special Session organised by the Jean Monnet Chair in European Port Policy, University of Piraeus & the Florence School of Regulation, European University Institute)

Chair: Thanos Pallis

  1. From logistic hubs to levers of power: the strategic awakening of European ports Jonas L’haridon France
  2. The value creation of ports revisited Larissa, Van der Lugt, Elvira Haezendonck, Peter de Langen, Theo Notteboom Belgium, France
  3. The new EU ports strategy and the energy-sustainability nexus: Ambition, port realities and implementation Charalampos Platias, Theodore Styliadis Greece
  4. What about Dock Labour? The need to address the impact of port transition on labour, dockworkers, and labour relations Thanos Pallis Greece
  5. The shadow fleet risks: SOLAS, its impact on crews and the European response Georgios Georgoulis Greece
11:30 – 12:00
Coffee Break
12:00 – 13:30Parallel sessions
Session 28 Chios Conference Room

Accounting & Finance in Shipping- II (Special Session organised by A. Andrikopoulos & V.C. Naum)

Chair: Andreas Andrikopoulos

  1. Port Activity and Asymmetric Cost Behavior in Local Governments: Evidence from Greek Municipalities Vasilios-Christos Naoum, Paschalis Seretis Greece
  2. Financial assessment of Thessaloniki and Piraeus container terminals: an SCP approach George Vaggelas, Kimon Michailidis Greece
  3. EU ETS expansion to shipping: A distance to default study Manolis Kavussanos, Elina Ntantasiou Greece
Session 29 Oinousses Conference Room

The Dark Fleet

Chair: Viktoria Athanasopoulou

  1. Shadow Fleet: Loopholes and the Resilience of Maritime Law Victoria Athanassopoulou Greece
  2. Can multimodal Maritime-Domain-Awareness Algorithms Improve Detection of AIS - Unmatched Vessel Activity in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas? Theodoros Lilas, Evanthia Antoniou Greece
  3. The Dark Fleet phaenomenon as abolishment of the implementation of the IMO and EU Maritime Law Marina Aliferopoulou Greece
  4. The shadow fleet in the shipping industry: strategic management and marketing implications Evangelia Chortatsiani Greece
  5. War Risks and the Shadow Fleet: Insurance Coverage in an Era of Sanctions Stamatia-Maria Fragkaki Greece
  6. Port State Control and the Shadow Fleet: Challenges of Detection, Inspection and Enforcement Eleni Tertipi Greece
Session 30 Ikonio Conference Room

Maritime Skills, Training and Working Conditions - ΙΙ (Special Session organised by E. Iakovaki)

Chair: Eleni Iakovaki

  1. Voices from the deck: bullying, silence, and the retention of women officers in maritime workplaces Foteini Mpasdekopoulou, Eleni Iakovaki Greece
  2. Future-Ready Curricula: Aligning Maritime Education with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Decarbonization Goals Evanthia Kostidi, Dimitrios Lyridis Greece
  3. Shore-Based Skills and Organisational Capabilities for Maritime Decarbonisation: A Survey-Based Analysis of the UK Maritime Supply Chain Gokcay Balci, Jiachen Shi, Zia Wadud, Jason Monios France, UK
  4. Investing in maritime training to advance green shipping under the IGF code Despoina Kiltidou, Mary Matsouka Greece
  5. Evolution, System Architecture, and Implementation of a Low-Cost Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV): An Educational Framework in Maritime Education Maria Vasileiadou, Charalampos Yakinthos Greece
13:30 – 14:45
Lunch Foyer of the “Yiannis Karalis” Auditorium
14:45 – 16:00

ECONSHIP @ Plenary: The European Debate

“Yiannis Karalis” Auditorium

  • Ilias Bissias, Department of Shipping, Trade and Transport, University of the Aegean (moderator)
  • Marina Hadjimanolis, Deputy Minister of Shipping, Republic of Cyprus
  • Thanos Pallis, Jean Monnet Chair in European Port Policy, Department of Maritime Studies, University of Piraeus
  • Costas Kadis, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans (intervention)
16:00 – 16:15
Coffee Break
16:15 – 17:30

METAVASEA: Promoting a People-centered Transition in East Mediterranean – HELMEPA Session

“Yiannis Karalis” Auditorium

  • Constantinos Triantafyllou, HELMEPA (moderator)
  • Antri Theodorou, Lead Scientist, CMMI
  • Philip Nielsen, Co-founder, ORIANI
  • Emmanouil Nikolaidis, Managing Director, Premium Consulting
  • Pavlina Proteou, Founder, BeyondCSR
  • Ioannis Salamouris, President, Knowl Social Enterprise
  • George Tsavliris, President, CYMEPA
17:30 – 18:00

Closing Ceremony

“Yiannis Karalis” Auditorium

  • Best Papers Awards
  • Celebrating a professional life devoted to maritime studies: Prof. Helen Thanopoulou
  • Farewell to ECONSHIP 2026

Saturday 26 September 2026

10:00 – 16:00
Exploring the Island Post-conference excursion

Collateral Events

COST Action PACT - Training Course on Energy Transition in Port Cities & Territories

Korais B Building · Sunday 20 – Tuesday 22 September · organised by the Shipping & Ports Laboratory (SPL), University of Piraeus

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23rd Annual Meeting of the Port Performance Research Network (PPRN)

Korais B Building · Tuesday 22 September · Hybrid event

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Programme as at 25 September 2026 and subject to change. ECONSHIP 2026 Secretariat · Korai 2a, 82100 Chios · [email protected]