Reginos Tsanos, the CEO of one of Cyprus’ very first shipping companies Lavar Shipping, has been elected as President of the Cyprus Shipping Association, assuming the leadership of one of the most important and prestigious organisations in the Cyprus shipping industry. His election was announced at the CSA’s Annual General Assembly on Thursday 17 December, and he will serve a two-year term.
The CSA was established in 1945 to provide a professional forum for the shipping agents of Cyprus. In 1954 the Association was registered under the provisions of the local Trade Unions Law, and became the official body representing the profession in Cyprus.
Tsanos’ Lavar Shipping, a multi-faceted organisation, offering traditional and specialised maritime services to the local and international industry which this year celebrated its 50-year anniversary, has been a member of the CSA since its early stages.
“It is a great honour and privilege to be elected as President of the Association at such a crucial time for our industry, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on the board to help overcome the major challenges for our profession and take the right steps forward”, said Tsanos.
“We are all operating in a very competitive environment, but an important component of our job is to assist our country in staying at the forefront of shipping globally. Our industry will undoubtedly be shaped by recent developments, as well as the potential to turn Cyprus into a Container and other Commodities hub Port. We will do our utmost to help maximise the positive impacts for Cyprus and its economy,” he added.