Eugenia Daskalopoulos, founder and president of Almi Marine, passed away at the age of 65. Her death was announced on Wednesday, and it is said that she has joined eternal peace alongside her family.
History and Activities of Almi Marine
Daskalopoulos was born in 1958 and founded Almi Marine in 1992 in Athens. She transformed the company from a small operation into one of the modern leaders in cargo shipping with Supermax and Ultramax capacities. According to Greek shipping records, Almi Marine began its operations with two hand-made cargo ships in 1970.
Commitment to Values and Future of the Company
Almi stated that Daskalopoulos placed great emphasis on integrity and respect for her employees, both on land and at sea. The company announced that its operations will continue as usual, and the Daskalopoulos family and management team are committed to continuing business activities.
Currently, Almi Marine manages six cargo ships with a total capacity of 365,140 tons Deadweight (dwt), including three Supermax and three Ultramax vessels with a capacity of 64,000 tons. The company's fleet includes new ships like Mea Mare, Spike, and Subra, which were built in 2024, along with older vessels like Altus, Anima, and Sole.
The company is also expanding its future fleet. In February, Almi signed a contract to purchase two 64,000-ton Ultramax vessels from NACKS, with delivery scheduled for the second quarter of 2029. Just days before Daskalopoulos's passing, the company signed contracts for three more new ships in China with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry in the Zhuhai area, with delivery expected in 2030.
Daskalopoulos came from one of Greece's most prominent business families. She was the daughter of Aristides Daskalopoulos, whose family was closely associated with the development of the Greek food group Delta, and sister of Dimitris Daskalopoulos, a well-known businessman. Her children, Ilias and Aristi, are also involved in the family shipping business.
Almi Marine stated, "The company she founded stands on solid foundations."
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