The Cyprus Shipping Association (CSA) has today 56 Shipping Agents as Members of whom 47 are Full Members and 9 Associate Members.

The Shipping Agents, Members of the Cyprus Shipping Association, constitute a dynamic and progressive section of the business community of the island, playing a most influential role in the country's shipping trade and port affairs. The functions of the Shipping Agent in Cyprus are of a broader nature and wider scope than traditionally, implied by his professional label. The business activities of the Cyprus Shipping Agent extend beyond the mere representation of ships calling to the island's ports and include also the provision of a comprehensive package of supporting and complimentary services required by the Shipowner both as a vessel operator, as well as a businessman and a trader. constitute a dynamic and progressive section of the business community of the island, playing a most influential role in the country's shipping trade and port affairs. The functions of the Shipping Agent in Cyprus are of a broader nature and wider scope than traditionally, implied by his professional label. The business activities of the Cyprus Shipping Agent extend beyond the mere representation of ships calling to the island's ports and include also the provision of a comprehensive package of supporting and complimentary services required by the Shipowner both as a vessel operator, as well as a businessman and a trader. constitute a dynamic and progressive section of the business community of the island, playing a most influential role in the country's shipping trade and port affairs. The functions of the Shipping Agent in Cyprus are of a broader nature and wider scope than traditionally, implied by his professional label. The business activities of the Cyprus Shipping Agent extend beyond the mere representation of ships calling to the island's ports and include also the provision of a comprehensive package of supporting and complimentary services required by the Shipowner both as a vessel operator, as well as a businessman and a trader.

In Cyprus the Shipping Agent has a dual role, the major role being looking after the interests of his Shipowners both in the vessels operation as well as in marketing for cargo. The second important role of the Cyprus Shipping Agent towards his Principals is to act as a Master Stevedore for the loading and discharging of vessels. A particularly interesting activity of CSA Members is the representation of cruise and passenger vessels providing tailor-made specialized services for the tourists and passengers. As a result of its vast archaeological wealth and other unique tourist attractions, Cyprus is also a most attractive stopover point for the cruise liners plying the Eastern Mediterranean.

Cyprus is strategically located in the heart of the Eastern Mediterranean, at the crossroads of the major international shipping routes between Europe, Asia and Africa. Following a recent major expansion and upgrading of its port facilities, the island can efficiently serve every size of ship trading in the region and any scale of operation. By regional standards, the port services provided in Cyprus compare most favourably with other Mediterranean ports on all counts - efficiency, quality, cost effectiveness, reliability and safety.

As a transhipment hub, Cyprus provides Shipping Lines with a first class service at an ordinary price. The package offered includes round the clock service all the year round, free port facilitation , priority berthing and a number of other special advantages. In Cyprus, Shipping Lines are assured of the availability of all facilities required for the effective management and control of their regional shipping operations.

Furthermore all auxiliary services required by the Ship Operator are readily available in Cyprus, including bunkering services, ship and container repair facilities and shipchandling.