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Established in 2003 , the Association of Banking and Financial Executives of Hellenic Shipping is a non-profit organization , well known in the shipping market . Its members include executives from financial industry , CFOs from shipping companies and other experts of maritime and shipping industries . The main purpose of the Association is to enhance the function of Hellenic shipping and financing , to promote and consolidate the place of Piraeus as the international shipping and financing center , to further improve the understanding as well as the business connections among its members , to further improve their roles and functions in the banks and shipping sectors of Greece . The Association produces research studies , relating to shipping finance sector , and provides training opportunities for its members .
MILESTONES * Signing of Cooperation Agreement with Shanghai Lujiazui Financial City Council . ** Signing Ceremony for the opening of the Representation Office of the Association of Banking and Financial Executives of Hellenic Shipping in Shanghai .
The Target The Association aims at playing a collective role in recommending shipowners to financial institutions and shipyards , assisting Chinese financial institutions in managing overseas shipping assets and maintaining long-term cooperative relations between the Greek shipping industry and Chinese shipyards and financial institutions .
CONTACT : 95 Akti Miaouli , 185 38 Piraeus , Greece , T : + 30 210 4291226 , F : + 30 210 4291230 , E : info @ hellenicshipfinanciers . gr