The Greek Competition Authority (E.A.) has released the Final Report of its inquiry into the maritime transport sector, which began in April 2025. This comprehensive investigation aims to understand market operations, identify challenges, and formulate evidence-based policy recommendations to enhance competition, transparency, connectivity, and sustainability in maritime transport.

The report identifies several key findings, including market concentration and entry barriers, significant seasonality and demand differentiation, aging fleet and green transition needs, the critical role of port infrastructure, and the necessity for modernized regulatory governance. These factors impact the effective functioning of the maritime network and the competitive landscape.

Based on these findings, the Final Report outlines a series of policy recommendations, focusing on modernizing the regulatory framework, upgrading port infrastructure, renewing the maritime fleet with a green transformation, and redesigning the network and public service contracts to better utilize public resources and meet the needs of island communities.

The inquiry is crucial for ensuring a modern, effective, competitive, and socially equitable maritime transport system, balancing economic sustainability with enhanced competition and service quality.