80% of the Greek fleet is under private ownership, the remaining in stock listed companies, underlining the strong cash positions backing their historical knack for intuitive timing across market cycles and fuelling quick decision making. They have enacted generational change whilst preserving heritage and improving flexibility and versatility.
The largest owning nations by aggregate GT after Greece, are China, Japan, the US and South Korea.

Market analysts point out that whilst Greek shipowners kept their positions on tankers and bulkers, their share in the global LNG fleet increased considerably since the last Posidonia, with further growth reportedly very likely. They are the leading S&P player, but have reduced their newbuilding presence.