Marina Hadjimanolis: Global challenges, such the ones that shipping faces, require global solutions
Marina Hadjimanolis, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President of the Republic of Cyprus As another year comes to an end, international shipping continues to face complex and unpredictable challenges mainly due to its nature, being vulnerable to the volatile geopolitical climate…
Polys Hajioannou: We need a strong Registry to have a stronger voice in Europe
Polys Hajioannou, CEO, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Safe Bulkers, Inc. In today’s international shipping industry, Cyprus has successfully established itself as a leading global maritime centre, managed to attract key industry players and generate significant investment opportunities,…
Philippos Philis: Cyprus plays an important role in the Decarbonization pathway
Philippos Philis, President, European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) Cyprus Shipping is considered a solid and self-sustained pillar of the Cyprus Economy, operating and competing globally with great success. It requires no state investments, yet the Cyprus Government recognizes its contribution…
Marina Hadjimanolis: Cyprus is becoming One Stop-Shipping Centre
Marina Hadjimanolis, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President of the Republic of Cyprus The history of shipping and maritime tradition of Cyprus traces back to more than three and a half thousand years. The strategic geographical location of the island of…
Philippos Philis: The role of Europe on the path to a Zero Emission Shipping by 2050
Mr. Philippos Philis, President, European Community Shipowner’s Association (ECSA) As the IMO and the EU work towards a net zero emissions future, shipping is in a transition and is going through a phase of fundamental change. The sector has dealt…
Vassilios Demetriades: Regulators and industry should work together in this decarbonization journey
Vassilios Demetriades, Shipping Deputy Minister to the President of Cyprus Τhe Covid-19 pandemic, followed by the was in Ukraine, has had a considerable and ongoing impact on the global shipping industry. For 2023, it is clear that world trade growth…