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DIMCO Celebrates Six Decades of Lighting Excellence in Cyprus

DIMCO Celebrates Six Decades of Lighting Excellence in Cyprus

DIMCO marks 60 years of lighting and electrical solutions in Cyprus with a gala event, highlighting its commitment to quality, innovation and customer service.

22/10/2026
M.T. Technoline Launches a 24/7 B2B Portal for Cyprus Tech Distributors

M.T. Technoline Launches a 24/7 B2B Portal for Cyprus Tech Distributors

M.T. Technoline unveils technoline.com.cy, a real‑time B2B portal offering 10,000+ tech products, instant stock visibility and 24/7 ordering for professional partners.

22/10/2026

Estella Tortilla Chips Relaunch with Fresh Look and Bold Sweet Chili Flavor

Estella Tortilla Chips get a modern redesign and a new Sweet Chili taste, keeping Cyprus production and distribution at the heart of the snack market.

22/10/2026
Why Shipping’s Billing Remains Stuck in Excel: Challenges & Opportunities

Why Shipping’s Billing Remains Stuck in Excel: Challenges & Opportunities

Despite advances in digital platforms, many ship owners and operators still rely on Excel for husbandry billing, exposing them to errors and inefficiencies.

21/10/2026
Quality as a Key Driver in the Modern Food Market and Supply Chains

Quality as a Key Driver in the Modern Food Market and Supply Chains

Consumer demand now prioritizes origin, nutrition and brand trust, making consistent quality essential across the food supply chain.

21/10/2026
August 2026 Sees 2.5% Rise in Cow Milk Deliveries Across Cyprus

August 2026 Sees 2.5% Rise in Cow Milk Deliveries Across Cyprus

Milk shipments hit 25.36 kt in August 2026, up 2.5% YoY, prompting higher port activity and fresh‑produce logistics demands.

21/10/2026
Gencom-ERA Department Stores Enter a New Phygital Era under Politis Family Leadership

Gencom-ERA Department Stores Enter a New Phygital Era under Politis Family Leadership

The Politis family acquires Cyprus' iconic ERA stores, launching a phygital transformation that blends legacy retail with digital innovation.

20/10/2026
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Venetian Nicosia Opens, Boosting Capital City Accommodation for Business and Crew

Leonardo Boutique Hotel Venetian Nicosia Opens, Boosting Capital City Accommodation for Business and Crew

Leonardo Hotels launches its Venetian boutique hotel in Nicosia, offering 71 designer rooms near the city centre, catering to business travelers and maritime crew.

20/10/2026
Monthly Price Hikes Hit 28 of 45 Essential Consumer Goods, Cyprus Consumer Protection Service Reports

Monthly Price Hikes Hit 28 of 45 Essential Consumer Goods, Cyprus Consumer Protection Service Reports

In September, 28 out of 45 essential product categories recorded price increases, with 35 surpassing last year’s levels, the Consumer Protection Service reveals.

20/10/2026
Container Lines Raise Rates, Add Brazil Stop, Speed Up Suez Return for Faster India‑US Transit

Container Lines Raise Rates, Add Brazil Stop, Speed Up Suez Return for Faster India‑US Transit

CMA CGM and Maersk hike rates on key lanes, MSC and Maersk add Suape, Brazil to their service, and carriers resume Suez routing, cutting India‑Savannah transit by up to two weeks.

19/10/2026
English Court Clarifies Time Bar Limits for Maritime Security Proceedings

English Court Clarifies Time Bar Limits for Maritime Security Proceedings

The UK Court of Appeal ruled that vessel arrest for security does not satisfy the one‑year suit requirement under Article III‑6 of the Hague‑Visby Rules.

19/10/2026
Learning from 2026 Peak Season: Schedule Adherence Drops and Port Congestion Rises

Learning from 2026 Peak Season: Schedule Adherence Drops and Port Congestion Rises

Schedule reliability on Asia‑Europe routes fell to record lows in 2026, while Shanghai berth delays surged, prompting shippers to add buffer time.

19/10/2026

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