Greek shipping industry veteran Panos Laskaridis continues to uphold the values of family as he drives the growth of his maritime businesses. Despite being less visible on the shipping conference circuit in recent years, this should not be mistaken for a slowdown in Panos Laskaridis’ core shipping operations. Following a split of family interests with his brother, Thanassis Laskaridis, two years ago, Panos Laskaridis has embarked on a path that involves the expansion of his shipping companies, including Laskaridis Shipping and Athens-based Lavinia Bulk Ltd.. This expansion includes the acquisition of new bulk carriers and the gradual addition of secondhand tankers to his fleet. Greek shipping industry veteran Panos Laskaridis remains committed to the shipping industry’s growth and sustainability, focusing on developing a “greener” fleet. While he acknowledges the importance of environmental considerations, Panos Laskaridis believes that the time is not yet ripe for the adoption of fancy future bunkers or ships, emphasizing practical and pragmatic approaches to industry challenges. Lavinia Bulk Ltd is a privately owned company that has entrusted the management of its bulk carriers to Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd. Lavinia Bulk Ltd plays a crucial role in the commercial management of a significant and modern fleet of mid- to large-sized dry bulk carriers. Moreover, as part of the Laskaridis Shipping Ltd group of companies, its subsidiary, Lavinia Corp, is responsible for the oversight of a fleet comprising 43 bulk carriers. Additionally, Laskaridis Shipping Ltd has expanded its operations to include chemical tankers, product tankers, and reefer ships, demonstrating the company’s diverse interests within the maritime industry. 1-November-2023
According to information from various shipbroking sources, Greek Laskaridis family-controlled Athens-based Lavinia Bulk Ltd. has initiated orders in China for a total of six (6) kamsarmax bulk carriers with a capacity of 82K DWT (deadweight tons). These orders represent Lavinia Bulk Ltd’s first newbuild orders in quite a while. Four (4) of these kamsarmax bulk carriers will be constructed at Qingdao Yangfan, while the remaining two (2) will be built at COSCO Heavy Industries Yangzhou. Anticipated delivery dates for all six (6) kamsarmax bulk carriers are set between 2025 and 2026, and the specific prices for these orders have not been revealed. Laskaridis Shipping Ltd group of companies, its subsidiary, Lavinia Corp, oversees a fleet consisting of 43 bulk carriers. Furthermore, Laskaridis Shipping Ltd extends its operations to include chemical tankers, product tankers, and reefer ships. 18-October-2023
China’s Qingdao Yangfan Shipbuilding is witnessing a fresh wave of orders for Greek kamsarmax bulk carriers. Athens-based companies Lavinia Bulk and Star Bulk are actively placing orders for newbuildings in China as part of their efforts to modernize their fleets with cutting-edge kamsarmax bulk carriers that adhere to the International Maritime Organization’s Tier III and Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index Phase 3 requirements. Notably, these orders mark a return to newbuilding orders for both Greek Laskaridis family-controlled Athens-based Lavinia Bulk Ltd. Lavinia Bulk and Athens-based New York-listed Star Bulk Carriers after a significant period of inactivity in this regard. Lavinia Bulk Ltd is a privately owned company that entrusts the management of its bulk carriers to Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd. Lavinia Bulk Ltd plays a key role in the commercial management of a substantial and contemporary fleet of mid- to large-sized dry bulk carriers. Additionally, within the Laskaridis Shipping Ltd group of companies, its subsidiary, Lavinia Corp, oversees a fleet consisting of 43 bulk carriers. Furthermore, Laskaridis Shipping Ltd extends its operations to include chemical tankers, product tankers, and reefer ships. 17-October-2023
Greek Laskaridis family-controlled Athens-based Lavinia Bulk Ltd. aims to power 2017 built ultramax bulk carrier 63K DWT MV Leonidas with a methanol fuel cell system. Lavinia Bulk Ltd. started a pilot project with Bureau Veritas to understand how high-temperature fuel cells can work on MV Leonidas. The pilot project will test utilizing fuel cells to provide Lavinia Bulk Ltd controlled MV Leonidas with total electrical needs. The methanol-fuelled system will be equipped for the Laskaridis family-controlled Athens-based Lavinia Bulk Ltd-controlled MV Leonidas in a co-project with the French classification society Bureau Veritas. Advent Technologies fuel cells will provide power for all the battery systems on board the 2017 built ultramax bulk carrier 63K DWT MV Leonidas. Lavinia Bulk Ltd is a privately held company. Lavinia Bulk Ltd’s bulk carriers are managed by Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd. Lavinia Bulk Ltd commercially manages a large and modern fleet of mid- to large-size dry bulk carriers. Laskaridis Shipping Ltd.’s subsidiary Lavinia Corp has a fleet of 43 bulk carriers. Furthermore, Laskaridis Shipping Ltd operates chemical tankers, product tankers, and reefer ships. 24-November-2022
Greek shipowner Laskaridis-family outlines the company’s fleet to prepare for handover to the next generation. Laskaridis family-controlled Athens-based Lavinia Bulk Ltd. has left the company descending from Panos Laskaridis. Laskaridis Shipping Ltd.’s subsidiary Lavinia Corp has a fleet of 40 bulk carriers. Furthermore, Laskaridis Shipping Ltd operates chemical tankers, product tankers, and reefer ships. Lavinia Bulk Ltd is a privately held company. Lavinia Bulk Ltd’s bulk carriers are managed by Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd. Lavinia Bulk Ltd commercially manages a large and modern fleet of mid- to large-size dry bulk carriers. Lavinia Bulk Ltd’s restructuring is the result of a long-planned generational change. Lavinia Bulk Ltd looks forward with boosted confidence. 10-March-2021
Athens-based shipowner and operator Gleamray Maritime sold 2011 built capesize bulk carrier 176K DWT MV Pigassos (ex MV Annou Max) to Laskaridis Shipping’s Lavinia Bulk. George K Economou-led Gleamray Maritime has sold half of its fleet since the summer of 2020. Greek shipowner and operator Gleamray Maritime intends to acquire a modern kamsarmax bulk carrier from Japanese shipowners. George K Economou’s children owns and operates Horizon Bulkers. Additionally, Horizon Bulkers has been in the S&P (Sale and Purchase) market to acquire additional bulk carriers. In October 2020, Gleamray Maritime circulated 2011 built post-panamax bulk carrier 87K DWT MV Constantinos GO in the S&P (Sale and Purchase). However, Gleamray Maritime withdrew MV Constantinos GO from S&P (Sale and Purchase) market. In September 2020, Gleamray Maritime sold the 2007 built panamax bulk carrier 75K DWT MV Johnny Cash (ex MV Ecostar GO) to Dexter Navigation. In 2020, Greek shipowner and operator Dexter Navigation was established by the Panopoulos family. Gleamray Maritime’s bulk carriers are named with the suffix GO (Greek spelling Oikonomou, George K Economou). Currently, Gleamray Maritime has a fleet of five (5) bulk carriers. 4-February-2021
Panos Laskaridis, president of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and chairman of Laskaridis family-controlled Lavinia Bulk Ltd., describes the sea change in Greek shipowners’ mindset. Laskaridis Shipping Ltd.’s subsidiary Lavinia Bulk Ltd.’s chairman Panos Laskaridis speaks about the cultural transformations that have swept through the marine sector. Laskaridis Shipping Ltd.’s subsidiary Lavinia Bulk Ltd has a fleet of 40 bulk carriers. Furthermore, Laskaridis Shipping Ltd operates chemical tankers, product tankers, and reefer ships. According to Panos Laskaridis, negotiating behind closed doors was a reasonable policy to support Greek shipping grow and prosper in the years after World War II. Nevertheless, it will no longer do in a rapidly transforming, connected globe with new priorities. Panos Laskaridis has been leading from the front in efforts to make Greek shipping more vocal. Lavinia Bulk Ltd is a privately held company. Lavinia Bulk Ltd’s bulk carriers are managed by Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd. Lavinia Bulk Ltd commercially manages a large and modern fleet of mid- to large-size dry bulk carriers. 17-June-2019
Greek Laskaridis family-controlled shipowner and operator Lavinia Bulk Ltd. acquired 2010 built post-panamax bulk carrier 93K DWT MV Scandinavian Express. Lavinia Bulk Ltd is a privately held company. Lavinia Bulk Ltd’s bulk carriers are managed by Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd. Lavinia Bulk Ltd paid around $15.8 million to Dutch shipowner Vroon. Dutch shipowner Vroon made a comeback in dry bulk market at the end of 2007 with an order for six (6) post-panamax bulk carriers with a price tag of $61 million each. Laskaridis Shipping Ltd.’s subsidiary Lavinia Bulk Ltd has a fleet of 39 bulk carriers. Furthermore, Laskaridis Shipping Ltd operates chemical tankers, product tankers, and reefer ships. 7-November-2018
Greek Laskaridis family-controlled shipowner and operator Lavinia Bulk Ltd. acquired 2010 built capesize bulk carrier 180K DWT MV Cape Zenith for around $29 million. CEO Thanassis Laskaridis-led shipowner and operator Lavinia Bulk Ltd. acquied MV Cape Zenith from Japanese shipowner and operator K Line. Lavinia Bulk Ltd is a privately held company. Lavinia Bulk Ltd’s bulk carriers are managed by Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd. Lavinia Bulk Ltd commercially manages a large and modern fleet of mid- to large-size dry bulk carriers. Athens-based shipowner and operator Lavinia Bulk Ltd. have acquired its second capesize bulk carrier this month. 24-October-2018
Greek Laskaridis family-controlled shipowner and operator Lavinia Bulk Ltd. acquired 2010 built capesize bulk carrier 180K DWT MV New Dalian. MV New Dalian deal highlights the rising value of secondhand bulk carriers in the sector. Lavinia Bulk Ltd is a privately held company. Lavinia Bulk Ltd’s bulk carriers are managed by Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd. Lavinia Bulk Ltd commercially manages a large and modern fleet of mid- to large-size dry bulk carriers. will pay around $27 million. Athens-based shipowner and operator will take the delivery of 2010 built capesize bulk carrier 180K DWT MV New Dalian from Cosco Shipping Corp. Lavinia Bulk Ltd commercially manages a large and modern fleet of mid- to large-size dry bulk carriers. 1-October-2018
Greek shipowners Brothers Laskaridis Panos and Thanassis Laskaridis received a leadership award from Capital Link president and CEO Nicolas Bornozis. Currently, Panos Laskaridis is co-chief executive of Lavinia Bulk Ltd and head of the European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA). Thanassis Laskaridis is the chairman of the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection. Greek shipowners Brothers Laskaridis Panos and Thanassis Laskaridis stole the spotlight at the 9th Annual Capital Link Greek Shipping Forum. Greek shipowners Brothers Laskaridis Panos and Thanassis Laskaridis received a leadership award for their services to the Greece’s shipping industry in a career spanning four decades. Thanassis Laskaridis criticises the Greek shipowners for failing to do enough to support its own country out of trouble. Lavinia Bulk Ltd is a privately held company. Lavinia Bulk Ltd’s bulk carriers are managed by Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd. Lavinia Bulk Ltd commercially manages a large and modern fleet of mid- to large-size dry bulk carriers. 14-February-2018
Greek Laskaridis family-controlled Athens-based Lavinia Bulk Ltd. has placed an order for three (3) kamsarmax dry bulk carriers with one (1) option at Chinese Shipyard Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu for around $100 million. Lavinia Bulk has a close relationship with Chinese Shipyard Jinglu because they have been ordering at Chinese Shipyard Jinglu since 2012. Chinese Shipyard will deliver the kamsarmax bulk carriers in Q2 2019 and Q2 2020. Greek Laskaridis family-controlled Lavinia Bulk has significant confidence in the dry bulk market. Lavinia Bulk has been controlling a fleet of 40 bulk carriers through shipping crises. Greek Laskaridis family is going to trade new kamsarmax bulk carriers in the dry bulk spot market. Currently, kamsarmax bulk carrier newbuilding price tags around $25 million at Chinese shipyards. 8-January-2018
Greek Laskaridis family-controlled shipowner and operator Lavinia Bulk Ltd. acquired 2010 built post-panamax bulk carrier 92K DWT MV Zeus (ex MV Chitra Prem from Mercator Lines. Athens-based shipowner and operator Lavinia Bulk Ltd. paid around $9.8 million for MV Zeus (ex MV Chitra Prem). MV Zeus (ex MV Chitra Prem) was the largest bulk carrier the fleet of Mercator Lines. Laskaridis Shipping Ltd.’s subsidiary Lavinia Bulk Ltd’s rare foray into the secondhand market for bulk carrier. Laskaridis Shipping Ltd operates chemical tankers, product tankers, and reefer ships. Lavinia Bulk Ltd is a privately held company. Lavinia Bulk Ltd’s bulk carriers are managed by Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd. Lavinia Bulk Ltd commercially manages a large and modern fleet of mid- to large-size dry bulk carriers. This is Lavinia Bulk Ltd’s first secondhand bulk carrier investment in years. Lavinia Bulk Ltd’s policy was to expand with newbuildings. However, Lavinia Bulk Ltd is now attracted by low values to enter the sale-and-purchase (S&P) market for used bulk carriers. 11-May-2016