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Financial solutions and services tailored to maritime corporates

From privately owned to listed companies, we support maritime corporates with dedicated services and sector insights.

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

We work with you to design financing and services that match your business strategy and investment timeline.

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

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.

At Alpha Bank, we do not view our role merely as a provider of financing, but as a strategic partner that supports the investments, technological transformation, and sustainable growth of shipping companies. By investing in innovation, international outreach and comprehensive financial solutions, we aspire to contribute to ensuring that Greek shipping maintains its global leadership position in the new era of the green transition.                  
Yiannis Karamanolis
Chief of Shipping 

 


Make the most of our expertise

Get in touch to find out how we can help you grow your business in shipping.

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