With the European Union Emission Trading Scheme running since 1st January 2024 under a lot of uncertainty, which is concerning as the liabilities faced for non-compliance are huge, ITIC and the UK Defence Club have gathered a team of experts to discuss the topic and share their thoughts on how to such liabilities are mitigated and how shipping and maritime stakeholders need to adapt in order to comply and safeguard their positions.
CSA’s management has participated in the above panel debate which took place on the 27th of March at the Columbia Plaza covering topics relating to the risks of the scheme, an overview of the ETS clause by BIMCO and how stakeholders can protect the interests
In an era of green & digital transformation whereby the shipping and maritime industries are facing unprecedented challenges due to geopolitical and regulatory reasons , the role of the Ship Agent at port is more critical than ever providing tailor-made solutions and accommodating the needs of every vessel and her crew, cargo and passengers.
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.
