Cyprus praised for efforts in tackling CO2 shipping emissions
The global maritime transport industry has submitted a proposal to form the world’s first collaborative shipping research and development (R&D) programme to help eliminate CO2...
Shipping
Is there really a better alternative than Cyprus?
By Eleni Sofocleous Cyprus finds itself in the enviable position of offering world-class services and shipping expertise, a position that makes it an ideal solution...
Long wait to see removal of sector’s biggest hurdle
By George Christou The adverse consequences of the Cyprus problem on shipping is rarely discussed, even though it is the main obstacle to the growth...
From sea to sky
Shipping, yes, but Cyprus also has the potential to become a preferred jurisdiction for aircraft registrations within the EU By Andreas Christofides Cyprus is widely...
Cyprus’ contribution to the changing ship finance landscape
By Markus Wenker The ship finance landscape has changed fundamentally over the past decade since the turmoil in the global financial markets and the beginning...
The invisible work force
By John Ioannou Seafarers are often referred to as the world’s invisible workforce. And as representatives from seafaring organisations are again noticeably absent among the...
Producing the personnel needed for shipping to grow
With the shipping industry continuing to contribute massively to the Cypriot economy local education institutions have cottoned on to the need to train those who...
Cyprus shipping industry ready for blockchain
By Jonathan Shkurko Blockchain technology has made strong inroads into the shipping industry all over the world, and Cyprus is following suit. A draft bill...
Paperless paradise
By reducing the amount of paperwork involved in shipping, the adoption of blockchain technology is gaining momentum finds Kyriacos Iacovides Blockchain technology will spark the...
Not just for men
Melissa Hekkers reports on shifting gender culture within the maritime industry World Maritime Day’s theme for 2019 will be ‘Empowering Women in the Maritime Community’....
Greening a blue industry
New directives to decrease the environmental impact of ships are coming into force and mean increased costs for shipping companies and inevitably the consumer reports...
Enormous prospects for blue growth
, and World Martime Day, marked each year on September 26, is an opportunity to remember it, Deputy Shipping Minister Natasa Pilides said in a...
From seafarer to ‘e-farer’, shipping looks for the crews of tomorrow
Technological advancements and the need for the shipping world to change teaching methods were the main themes at the final day of Maritime Cyprus in...
Shipping Chamber and shipowners’ union to merge
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) and the Cyprus Union of Shipowners have approved a merger agreement that will unify the two associations in the service...
Environmental innovation and commercial success don’t have to clash, shipping delegates told
Sustainable and alternative energy were on the agenda Tuesday at the Maritime Cyprus conference in Limassol, which began on Monday and will go on until...
Steering a sector that never sleeps
The shipping sector which has proved to be a bastion of strength even through times of crisis, is sailing through waters with a newly formed...
One voice built on trust
Evangelos Koulis speaks to the director of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, which marks 30 years in 2019 The biggest achievement of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber...
Environment front and centre at Maritime Cyprus
Environmental protection and sustainability were two of the main topics at the opening of the 16th Maritime conference in Limassol on Monday, aptly named ‘Sea...
Maritime Cyprus 2019 conference kicks off in Limassol
The Maritime Cyprus 2019 conference kicks off on Monday in Limassol with the participation of more than 800 shipping executives from around the globe. The...
A mood of caution sweeps shipping sector
Shipping continues to be a strong contributor to the Cyprus economy but there are signs of stagnation. It’s all about having the right people reports...
