Shipping Forum Podcast

Shipping & Capital – Alternative Sources & Options – The Public / Private Dilemma Shipping remains a fragmented business and is a highly capital-intensive business needing continuous access to equity and debt capital. The panel will discuss how the changing landscape of capital availability impacts bigger and smaller shipowners. It will discuss where they can source debt or equity capital (global, Greek and regional banks, Asian finance, credit funds) and will also debate the public/private dilemma. Moderator:Mr. Panos Katsambas, Partner – Reed Smith Panelists: Mr. George Youroukos, Executive Chairman – Global Ship Lease; CEO – Technomar Mr. Aristides Pittas, CEO – Euroseas & Eurodry Mr. Michael Chalkias, Co-Founder & Co-CEO – Prime Marine Mr. Valentios (Eddie) Valentis, CEO – Pyxis Tankers