Following the latest measures of the Cyprus Government for as many companies in Cyprus as possible, to apply “working from home” and feeling the responsibility to continue supporting the government’s efforts, to prevent as much as possible a wider spread of the COVID-19, the chamber recently took steps to ensure the safety of our people and the Cyprus community by closing temporarily our offices and apply “working from home”, since the third week of March.

The member-companies of the chamber have been contributing to this effort as well, applying ‘working from home’ where possible and complying with the Government’s measures, both onshore and onboard, while continuing their high standard and reliable operations, thus supporting tangibly with providing vital supplies to the Cyprus Society, during these challenging times.

The International Chamber of Shipping recently stated, “As the COVID-19 pandemic takes hold, it is important for the world’s governments to fully understand that around 90 percent of global trade is transported by commercial shipping, which moves the world’s food, energy and raw materials, as well as manufactured goods and components – including vital medical supplies and many products sold in supermarkets, items that are necessary (due to complex supply chains) for the preservation of many jobs in manufacturing – without which modern society simply cannot function.