Shipping
Financial solutions and services tailored to maritime corporates
Who we help
Since 1997, we have been working with corporates in the maritime industry, focusing on:
- Energy sector – Crude oil tankers, oil product carriers, LNG / LPG carriers
- Dry sector – Bulk carriers, container carriers
If your business is seeking a trusted partner to facilitate day-to-day operations or help you make the next move, our Shipping Division is built for you.
How we help your business
You get a team that understands how shipping works. Our value comes from:
- Prompt responses to financing and operational requests.
- Deep loan-market know-how.
- Long-term relationships built on trust.
- Tailor-made solutions shaped around your exact needs.
What’s happening in the sector
The Greek owned fleet remains one of the largest in the world. We navigate the complexities of shipping markets alongside you:
- Market unpredictability – Freight rate volatility, cyclical market downturns, global trade patterns.
- Cybersecurity risks – Operational vulnerabilities and disruption, data theft, increasing regulatory pressure.
- Regulatory complexity – Safety standards, overlapping jurisdictions and regulations, labour conditions.
Discover how we support you
With financing for every stage
Find financing solutions for any need that may arise:
- Medium- and long-term loans for investing in second-hand or newbuilding (pre/post delivery) assets.
- Working capital to meet day-to-day needs, combined with asset purchase.
- M&A transactions and group restructuring when opportunities arise.
Beyond lending
Make the most of our holistic and customised services:
- Letters of guarantee
- Investment banking and treasury solutions, such as IRS, FX spot and forward transactions, EUAs
- VIP benefits for staff and executives through Maritime payroll
- Private Banking / Wealth Management for owners and key executives
- Advisory, Brokerage, Custody and Bancassurance to cover the full picture
Transaction banking services
Discover dedicated services for efficient cross-border transactions and global payments:
- Digital banking solutions
- Multi-channel options for outgoing payments
- Direct money transfers with currency conversion
- Tool for currency conversions through Web FX
Meet the Chief of Shipping
Yiannis Karamanolis
Chief of Shipping
Yiannis leads Alpha Bank’s Shipping Division bringing together deep sector knowledge, comprehensive banking solutions and strategic focus on growth.
With 25+ years of experience in shipping finance at international banks, he is now driving the Shipping Division’s expansion both in Greece and abroad.
Make the most of our expertise
Shipping Division
- 93 Akti Miaouli, 185 38 Piraeus, Greece,
- Email: shipping@alpha.gr
- Tel: +30 210 429 0116
Shipping Call Centre
Contact our dedicated support line:
- 09:00-17:00, Monday to Friday
- Tel: +30 210 326 7777, +30 210 326 8262, +30 210 326 8275
- Mobile: +30 694 432 2678
- Email: corporateCallCenter@alpha.gr