Cyprus flag competitiveness at centre of shipping push

Strengthening the competitiveness of the Cyprus flag and the wider maritime sector remains a key priority for the government, according to Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis, during a time when the industry faces geopolitical uncertainty, pressure to decarbonise and a more fragmented global trade environment.

Speaking on behalf of President Nikos Christodoulides at a shipping symposium in Limassol, Hadjimanolis said shipping had always been “much more than just another economic...