The Cyprus Shipping Association participated in the 4th European Maritime Space Forum, held in Limassol on 16 April 2026, in the presence of the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works and the Mayor of Limassol, alongside representatives from the European Commission (DG MOVE), EU Member States, Port Authorities, and industry stakeholders. Keynote speakers and panel discussions focused on Europe’s maritime strategy, infrastructure resilience, and the green transition.
A central theme was the TEN-T network, where CSA underlined that Cyprus, as an island Member State at the EU’s south-eastern frontier, must be recognised as a strategic maritime hub rather than a peripheral node—supporting trade, energy logistics and regional stability.
On EU ETS, participants from several Member States highlighted the disproportionate burden on island and peripheral economies, driven by reliance on feeder and transshipment services, stressing the need for targeted mitigation measures.
The Forum also addressed Onshore Power Supply (OPS) in Limassol, a key step toward greener port operations, with emphasis on practical implementation and financial support due to the scale of required investment.
Finally, discussions confirmed opportunities to leverage European Investment Bank (EIB) financing to support projects in port infrastructure, digitalisation and energy transition, provided there is a pipeline of mature, well-structured initiatives.
CSA remains committed to ensuring that Cyprus is positioned at the centre—not the margins—of Europe’s evolving maritime landscape.
The Cyprus Shipping Association (CSA) was established in 1945, to provide a professional forum for the Shipping Agents of Cyprus. In 1954, following its registration under the provisions of the local Trade Unions Law, the Association became the official body representing the profession of the Shipping Agent in Cyprus. The Members of the Association are the leading and long established Shipping Agencies in the island.
The main aims of the Cyprus Shipping Association are:
As the spokesman for the Shipping Agents in Cyprus, the Cyprus Shipping Association ensures that its voice is heard on public issues affecting its members and contributing to the solution of all their problems. The Association also acts as liaison, negotiator and representative for its members in their dealings with the Government, the Legislature, the Port Authorities, the Department of Customs, the Business Community, the Trade Unions and all other interested parties.
With the Shipping Agent being actively involved in the operation and marketing of the Cyprus Ports, the Cyprus Shipping Association plays an important role in port affairs, taking part in the formation of policies applied and the solution to problems arising. The Association maintains close links with other local and international professional bodies pursuing common objectives. Its international affiliations include membership of the Federation Of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents (FONASBA), the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) and the the International Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association (ICHCA). At local level it is a member of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (C.C.C.I) and the Employers and Industrialists Federation of Cyprus (E.I.F).
The Cyprus Shipping Association further provides its members with a platform for the exchange of professional experiences of common interest and acts as a centre for the collection, evaluation and distribution of information on local and international developments relevant to the profession and the port industry in general. In a day and age of revolutionary changes and of enormous growth in competition, the Association places increased emphasis on the upgrading of the skills of its members and their staff, the technological advancement of their operations and the strategic planning of their activities.
