Shipping

Foreign investors have officially notified Cypriot authorities this week of plans to establish a new coastal ferry link between Cyprus and Lebanon, according to the announcement. The proposal, confirmed by ...

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept but a powerful reality shaping every sector of the global economy, including shipping, according to Christina Orphanidou, director of AI and data ...

A global greenhouse gas pricing mechanism, approved at MEPC 83 this week, marks a turning point for international shipping. For the first time, emissions will come at a cost, starting at $100 ...

The future of maritime transport depends on suppliers and service firms, especially amid the shift to green and digital solutions, according to Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis. Speaking at the ...

Maritime firm Safe Bulkers, led by Cypriot shipowner Polys Hajioannou, recently took delivery of the 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax-class bulk carrier ‘EFROSSINI’, built by Japan’s Oshima Shipbuilding. The vessel, which flies ...

Greek shipping executives continue to set the global benchmark for maritime expertise, a reputation that sees international organisations consistently turning to them for leadership. One of the latest examples is ...

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) on Wednesday announced a number of changes to its major indices, following the suspension of trading in the shares of Salamis Tours (Holdings) Public Ltd. ...

Cyprus’ planned accession to the Schengen zone is expected to ease red tape for shipping companies and offer a welcome boost to the sector, according to the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (...

Limassol municipality and Frederick University’s Department of Maritime Transport and Commerce will host the fifth Blue Limassol Forum on Thursday, May 15 at the Cruise Terminal (POD 5 – Departures) of the ...

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), in cooperation with the Deputy Ministry of Shipping and the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Helsinki, will organise a business ...

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) this week concluded the latest round of minimum wage negotiations for able seafarers, following a meeting of the Joint Maritime Commission’s (JMC) Subcommittee on ...

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed a series of landmark updates to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), following an intense week of negotiations at the International Labour Organisation (...

The first-ever global carbon tax on shipping is no longer a distant ambition. Talks at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) headquarters in London this week propose real momentum toward binding ...

Eurogate Container Terminal Limassol has successfully completed the expansion and upgrade of the yard at the container terminal in the port of Limassol, increasing the facility’s total capacity to ...

Cyprus has the potential to become a leading global hub for business and shipping, shipowner Polys Hajioannou said during his visit to New York for the Capital Link Cyprus Business ...

The credibility and global recognition that Cypriot shipping enjoys today stems from decades of steady investment in maritime infrastructure and know-how.   That legacy now continues through Thomas Kazakos, who after ...

Deputy Minister for Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis paid a visit to New York from April 3 to 5, as part of efforts to promote Cypriot shipping, according to an announcement released on Monday. ...

Cyprus’ Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry on Friday announced that it recently participated in the international maritime exhibition Sea Asia 2025 with an information booth. The initiative was carried out ...

Cyprus’ investment potential will take centre stage at the 3rd Capital Link Cyprus Business Forum in New York on Friday, where president Nikos Christodoulides will deliver the keynote speech at ...

Cyprus’ cruise season began on Wednesday with the arrival of Marella Discovery II at the port of Limassol, according to an announcement by operator DP World Limassol. This marks the ...

Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Shipping on Friday announced the launch of the second Gender Equality Award in Cypriot Shipping for 2025. This follows a decision by the Cabinet to establish the ...

Limassol-based maritime analytics firm KeelX launched on Monday a generative AI chatbot designed to support faster decision-making and improve operational efficiency across the shipping industry. According to the statement, KX-AI, ...

Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis attended the European Shipping Summit (ESS) this week, where she underlined the need to enhance competitiveness and inclusivity within European shipping. The event, held ...

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) council has officially ratified the decision to suspend trading of shares belonging to Salamis Tours (Holdings) Public Ltd. This decision, taken under Article 184 of the ...