Shipping

Europe is pressing ahead with plans to strengthen its shipping, shipbuilding and ports sectors, despite stalled global talks on decarbonisation, with the European Commission preparing two major strategies aimed at ...

Cyprus-based Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM), a member of the Columbia Group, is operating against a backdrop of accelerating regional momentum, as the group continues to deepen its footprint across the Middle ...

Women and girls from across Cyprus stepped into leadership roles on land and at sea, as Winds of Change hosted its inaugural ‘Women at the Helm’ empowerment programme in Larnaca. ...

Limassol-based Island Oil Holdings this week announced the acquisition of its newly purchased bunkering vessel, Ruby, which has now officially joined the company’s fleet in Cyprus. Ruby, a vessel ...

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) took part in the 60th-anniversary events of the European Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) in Brussels on December 9 and 10, reaffirming its intention to contribute actively to EU ...

Cyprus is seeking to position its ports as a point of stability and connection in a region marked by shifting alliances and new trade corridors, the new president of the ...

Cyprus-based Columbia Shipmanagement has renewed its commitment to advancing gender diversity at sea, following a full day of dialogue and reflection at the She Beyond Conference in Manila, where female ...

Piraeus remains Europe’s fifth-largest container port, holding its position despite the severe disruption caused by attacks in the Red Sea and the extensive rerouting of vessels around Africa. Although ...

The European Union’s sea ports handled an estimated 3.4 billion tonnes of freight in 2024, a level unchanged from the previous year but still short of the decade’s peak as ...

WISTA International marked its participation at the 34th International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Assembly, which concluded in London after 10 days of detailed discussions and planning for the next biennium. The meeting, ...

There have been “no developments” in efforts to lift the Turkish government’s ban on Cypriot-flagged ships entering its ports, Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said on Sunday. Speaking on ...

The global shipping industry is facing an escalating human-resources crisis as more seafarers leave life at sea for work ashore, according to reporting by Paul Bartlett, who noted during a ...

Cyprus called for sustainable, realistic and broadly supported global measures to accelerate the decarbonisation of shipping during the EU Council of Transport Ministers in Brussels, where Shipping Deputy Minister Marina ...

Safe Bulkers, which also maintains offices in Limassol and is led by owner and chief executive Polys Hajioannou, has authorised a new share repurchase programme of up to 10 million shares, ...

Cyprus’ UW Group has joined the Green Award programme as its newest Incentive Provider, further strengthening efforts to promote cleaner, safer and more efficient maritime operations. The group, operating through ...

Cyprus’ Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis travels to Brussels on Wednesday to take part in Thursday’s meeting of EU transport ministers, where discussions will centre on global measures for ...

Cyprus’ maritime procurement community gathered in Limassol for GenPro’s 5th Annual Blue Day, where industry leaders examined how artificial intelligence is reshaping sourcing and supply-chain decisions across global fleets. ...

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has confirmed the composition of its next 40-member Council, electing countries across three categories that reflect their contribution to global shipping, trade and maritime governance. ...

Safe Bulkers, the Limassol-linked dry-bulk shipowner listed on the New York Stock Exchange, delivered a profit in the third quarter of 2025 despite softer rates, lower scrubber earnings and ongoing geopolitical ...

Cyprus will showcase its shipping capabilities at this year’s Marintec China, one of the world’s largest maritime exhibitions, taking place from December 2 until 5, in Shanghai. Held every two ...

Cyprus handled 9,000 maritime passengers in 2024, one of the lowest totals in the EU and far below pre-pandemic levels, according to Eurostat. Traffic had reached 53,000 passengers in 2019, then fell to 5,000 in 2020 ...

Cyprus reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to the IMO’s mission as Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis addressed the Plenary of the 34th General Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) ...

Cyprus and Greece presented a united front at the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) 34th General Assembly in London, as both countries set out their vision for a stable, fair ...

We wish to apologise over an error in the news article titled Iran confirms seizure of Cyprus-linked ship, possible link to president of Azerbaijan, published on November 15, 2025. The report incorrectly ...