Greek shipowners continue to be dominant players on the global shipping stage holding one of the world’s largest newbuilding orderbooks, according to Xclusiv Shipbrokers.
According to the latest analysis by Xclusiv Shipbrokers, the Greek shipowner’s investment interest remains focused on tankers, bulk carriers and LPG and LNG vessels with over 600 orders in total.
However, 2025 marks a notable shift, with a significant slowdown in new orders, possibly reflecting a more cautious strategic approach amid market uncertainty or regulatory developments.
“Despite the impressive overall size of the Greek orderbook, 2025 data shows a clear deceleration,” Xclusiv analysts noted and highlighted that Greek shipowners appear to be acting more strategically and selectively, prioritizing quality, technological specifications, and market needs over large-scale investments.
Greece remains the global leader in tanker orders, holding 27% of the global tanker orderbook with 292 vessels. However, new orders dropped sharply in early 2025 compared to 2024.
Furthermore, with 167 dry bulk vessels on order representing 15% of the global market, the Greek presence remains strong, though more reserved.
The container segment shows a resurgence in 2025. The increase in larger Neopanamax vessel orders suggests that Greek shipowners are betting on scale efficiency to boost operational performance.
Greek shipowners also hold 50 LPG and 47 LNG vessel orders, 28% and 13% of the global total respectively.
