Η συνεισφορά της ποντοπόρου ναυτιλίας στην οικονομία – Η περίπτωση της Ελλάδας
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Ποντοπόρος ναυτιλία ; Θαλάσσιες μεταφορές ; Ανάπτυξη ελληνικής οικονομίας ; Shipping ; Maritime transport development of Greek economyAbstract
The growth of the global economy is based primarily on international trade, which is carried out with the substantial contribution of international transport. Besides, the most effective, low-cost and safe way for the transportation of large cargoes worldwide is considered to be the use of shipping.
Especially in our country, over time, the shipping sector plays a leading role in global shipping, constituting a particular importance pillar of growth for the Greek economy.
Therefore, the aim of this thesis is the study of the course of shipping contribution to the development of the aggregates of the Greek economy, in order to highlight its role and identify weaknesses or any room for improvement of this contribution, in order to create a complete perception about the prospects of Greek shipping industry.
The results of the research lead to the conclusion that the shipping sector faces important challenges due to its strong business activity in the global industry and significant risks due to the crises affecting the global freight market. However, it is a key driver for economic growth and development of the country, contributing to the trade and exchange, allowing the inflow of foreign exchange, providing thousands of jobs in the labor force of the country and other countries, helping to increase national income and creating numerous economic activities related to shipping directly and indirectly.