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ISSUE 126, SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

6 | EDITORIAL

8 | BUSINESS BRIEFING

Economic & Business Highlights.

10| START ME UP

This month’s featured startup: Solex.

12 | MY WAY

Varnavas Theodossiou’s management style.

13 | FIVE MINUTES WITH…

Peter van der Borgh.

COVER STORY

Smart Shipping: The Rise of Maritime Digitalisation

The global shipping industry is now showing signs of post-pandemic recovery but major problems remain. As a key player, Cyprus has a voice and a strong role to play.  

24 | Introduction

26 | Come Together

Interview with Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization.

30 | Call for Consistency

Claes Berglund, President of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) on the problems surrounding the EC’s ‘Fit for 55’ emissions package.

32 | Giving a Voice to Shipping

Esben Poulsson, Chair of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), stresses the urgent need for the industry to step outside its comfort zone and embrace digitalisation.

36 | Cyprus Shipping: Facts & Figures

An introduction in numbers.

38 | A New Vision for Cyprus Shipping

Interview with Vasslios Demetriades, Deputy Minister of Shipping.

42 | The Shape of the Future

Themis Papadopoulos, President of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and Vice-President of the International Shipping Chamber, on the changing face of the shipping industry and the challenges it faces.

46 | Navigating Uncharted Waters

Interview with Thomas Kazakos, Director-General of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber.

50 | Clarity and Action Required

Long-term planning is one of the keys to a successful future, says George Mouskas, Vice-President of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners.

52 | Accelerating Change

How the Cyprus-based Maritime ClimAccelerator aspires to help tackle the decarbonisation needs of the global maritime industry.

54 | YoungShip Cyprus

Presenting the organisation and its goals.

56 | The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

The Cyprus branch is 25 years old this year and is growing as more shipping professionals seek to enhance their qualifications.

58 | The Nautical Institute Gears Up for its 50th Anniversary

Profile of the Institute and its Cyprus branch.

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS

59 |The Cyprus Maritime Cluster

22 leading firms involved in the shipping sector present their services, products and opinions.

115 | The Cyprus Real Estate Sector

7 firms present their corporate profile and services, with an introduction: “Real Estate is Still Key to the Cyprus Economy”.

OPINION

20 | Cyprus: An International Business Hub

By Michalis Economides, CEO, Chambersfield Economides Kranos.

FEATURES

­16 | Firm But Fair

Gordian Holdings CEO Anthi Exadaktylou on the importance of negotiating with debtors on the basis of a ‘firm but fair’ approach.

22 | Digitalization and Diversity Keep Swissport Ahead

Swissport Cyprus CEO Sofocles Tymvios discusses the importance of diversity and the value of strategy principles in constructing and developing a global brand.

106 | Transforming Larnaca through the Port and Marina

Gideon Golber, who will be General Manager of Larnaca Port and Marina next year, explains how this major project will change Larnaca for the better.

112 | Masters of the Metaverse

Mike Charalambous and Mike Toner of Threedium talk about the power of 3D and the potential of augmented reality.

132 | BOOKSHELF

Five new business titles.

134 | IN GOOD COMPANY

How Exness strives to create the ultimate work environment for its people.

138 | THEY SAID WHAT?

Some of the most interesting remarks heard in Cyprus over the past month.

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