The impact of European Union measures against Russia on Cyprus’ maritime industry is “totally manageable,” said shipping minister Vassilis Demetriades. Briefing the parliamentary committee on budgetary affairs, Demetriades said that 144 ships
The shipping sector is one of the most important to the international economy and is among those heavily affected by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. At the same time, the
Cyprus is in a privileged position on the world shipping map, President Nicos Anastasiades said at the Maritime Conference in Limassol. “We feel very proud of our achievements which have placed our
The uncertainty over future relations between the European Union and Russia has taken its toll on Cyprus shipping, as sanctions have forced some companies to remove the Cypriot flag from their vessels.
The Deputy Ministry of Shipping announced it had signed a contract for digitising its services, heralded as “an important step” to further strengthen the important sector’s efficiency. The contract was signed with
Cyprus, overcoming the loss of Russian maritime trade due to EU sanctions, the Mediterranean shipping hub is chasing business expansion in Japan and elsewhere in Asia as it looks to grow its
Parliament passed a bill that sets clearer rules for maritime courses, clarifies the calculation and proof of seafarers’ service at sea and regulates the revalidation of the certificates of captains of coastal
As Greece welcomed back the “Posidonia” international shipping exhibition at the Athens Metropolitan Expo after a four-year absence because of the pandemic, market conditions have changed, including energy. With energy commodities forming
The value of fleet management data analysis and digital technology to improve vessel operations is ever more important as the maritime sector faces challenges requiring new processes and tools, an IT expert
Nicosia argues that greener EU transport policies will disproportionately impact Cyprus holiday flights and shipping costs. Minister for Transport Yiannis Karousos and Deputy Minister for Shipping Vassilis Demetriades were in Brussels this
