Cyprus’ largest investment project, the €1.2 bln redevelopment of Larnaca port and marina, is on track as the final touches are added to the blueprints before the consortium takes over next April.
Cyprus and Egypt have agreed to establish a Joint Maritime Committee after the first Intergovernmental meeting between the two countries in Cairo. The move was decided by Cypriot Shipping Minister Vassilios Demetriades
The Deputy Ministry of Shipping hosts its biennial Maritime Cyprus conference in Limassol in October to tackle a rapidly changing industry in seafarer welfare, digital transformation, green finance, and the changing role
The Labour Ministry has called on DP World, operator of the Limassol port, to rescind its decision to sack four workers, prompting trade unions to stage a second strike in two weeks.
Limassol port returned to work on Wednesday, ending a three-day impromptu strike after trade unions objected to changes in the collective labour agreements. On Monday, the Ministry of Labour’s mediation service condemned
Cyprus shipping said it is dedicated to reducing plastic waste in the Mediterranean from cruise ships and related tourism. Deputy Minister for Shipping Vassilis Demetriades held a meeting with Dr Xenia Loizidou,
The newly opened Museum of Underwater Sculpture at Ayia Napa (MUSAN) “is a jewel of the Mediterranean”, said Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos. The MUSAN, located on the renowned marine protected area of
As part of their “Fit for 55” package to address the climate crisis, shipping-related proposals issued by the European Commission may prove ineffective, the biggest shipping organisation in Cyprus warned. Despite acknowledging
Cyprus-based shipowners and ship-managers advocate shipping need to be governed by global regulations and not local or regional rules that create unfair competition in the industry. Lobby groups such as the Cyprus
This year’s cruise season has finally kicked off for DP World Limassol, as Jewel of the Seas and Celestyal Olympia departed on their inaugural sailings from Limassol port. DP World said it
