On the sunny morning of Saturday, March 22nd, employees and colleagues from the Cyprus Shipping Association and the United Stevedoring Company came together at the Old Port Pier of Limassol to participate in the Primetel 5K Corporate Race, part of the broader OPAP Limassol Marathon Charity Event.
Held under the auspices of the Limassol Municipality and the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the event brought together dozens of corporations with one shared goal — to raise funds and awareness for meaningful causes that extend beyond business.
We are proud to have taken part in this initiative and express our sincere gratitude to all who represented our organizations with enthusiasm and heart. Participation in such community-driven efforts reflects our deep-rooted commitment to social responsibility, employee engagement, and giving back to society.
We look forward to continuing our involvement in similar events, aiming to support those in need and contribute positively to the communities we serve — both within and beyond the port & maritime sectors.
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.
