In the new issue of GOLD, coming out on Sunday, 17 May and presented by Eurobank, we turn the spotlight on how the Cyprus shipping industry is tackling multiple tough challenges (click here).
Cyprus' influence on shipping is not measured in terms of shipyards, cranes or towering container terminals but in something far subtler and ultimately more enduring: coordination, expertise and trust. From offices overlooking the Mediterranean, fleets are managed across oceans, crews are coordinated between continents and complex compliance frameworks are maintained with precision. It is within this invisible administrative choreography that Cyprus has carved out its niche as a leading shipmanagement hub.
Decarbonisation imperatives, regional instability and mounting geopolitical tensions – particularly around the Strait of Hormuz and its direct implications for global shipping operations – are reshaping the industry in profound ways. At the same time, the convergence of digitalisation, autonomy and decarbonisation technologies is redefining operational models across global shipping. The continuous training and upskilling of maritime professionals, the safety and welfare of seafarers, and the protection of freedom of navigation are no longer peripheral concerns but central pillars of the industry’s future.
In this cover story, leading figures from across the maritime world examine the state of the industry and chart the course ahead.
- Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
- Thomas A. Kazakos, Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
- Marina Hadjimanolis, Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Shipping
- Andreas Neophytou, President of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC)
- Alexandros Josephides, Director-General of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC)
- Polys V. Hajioannou, President of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners (CUS)
- Anna Pittalis, President of WISTA Cyprus
Completing the picture, four Chief Engineers from EDT OFFSHORE, Safe Bulkers Inc., InterMaritime Shipmanagement Ltd. and OSM Thome, speak about the realities of life at sea and the ways technology has both complicated and streamlined modern maritime life.
Special Features:
- The Cyprus Shipping Industry
- Exclusive Summer Getaways
- Intellectual Property: The Cyprus IP Box Regime
Exclusive interviews & features:
- A Close Relationship of Real Substance - Konstantinos Kollias, Greek Ambassador to Cyprus
- Start Up, Plug and Play - Seena Amidi, Managing Partner EMEA for Plug and Play
- Mutual Goals and Shared Challenges - Dr George Theocharides, Chair of the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission (CySEC), and Verena Ross, Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
- Navigating the Agentic Era - Vassilis Papadopoulos, CCO, ePlan Consultants
My Way: Susana Poyiadjis
Five Minutes With: Nicky Xenofontos
Start Me Up: Podisense
In Good Company: N. Psaras Construction
You can download the magazine app on AppStore / GooglePlay /WebApp using the keywords GoldMagazine for Gold Magazine. You can also read the magazine online at the link https://www.magloft.com/app/goldmagazine#/shelf/view/default
All this and more in Issue 182 of GOLD magazine, out on Sunday, 17 Μay. Click here to read the digital edition.
