The Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) expresses its concern regarding the recent suspension of construction works on the new terminal at Ras Ħanżir within the Grand Harbour. Whilst acknowledging with regret that such a suspension shall invariably lead to further delays in the commissioning of this critical infrastructure, the MMF recognizes the opportunity that the situation [...]
Stronger investment in infrastructure, in supporting industry to embrace sustainable practices as well as in securing the associated skills, in the promotion of Maltese industry and the need for a leaner regulatory framework which enhances Malta’s competitiveness emerged as the key elements required to take the maritime sector forward, as industry stakeholders shared their vision [...]
The Board of the Malta Maritime Forum holds dialogue session with a delegation of candidates for the forthcoming MEP Elections representing the Partit Laburista. “By its nature, the business activity related to most operators forming part of the maritime industry is conducted in EU or international waters, is subject to EU or international legislation and [...]
The Board of the Malta Maritime Forum holds dialogue session with Leader of the Opposition, Spokesman for Maritime Affairs and a group of PN candidates running for the forthcoming MEP elections. “The EU and its policies are ever so relevant to the Maltese maritime industry particularly at this juncture when an unprecedented focus is being [...]
Council Regulation (EU) 2023/2878 of December 18, 2023, amending Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014 resulted in the adoption of the 12th package of sanctions against Russia, with the aim of imposing additional import and export bans combating sanctions circumvention and closing loopholes. This package of sanctions affects a wide array of areas and industries, ranging from [...]
The Malta Maritime Forum welcomed the surge in users of ferry services over the month of February. As reported in the media, the shift was mainly due to the service becoming free of charge for holders of the Tal-Linja card. This measure, therefore, proved a great success in that it managed to shift a further [...]
Valletta Cruise Port, operators of the Valletta Waterfront have recently finalised the restoration of the historic Forni Stores. The buildings referred to as Forni Stores consist of two separate blocks varying in size and proportion. The block closer to Pinto Stores is known as Forni 1 and was built in 1720, with the façade divided [...]
For the second consecutive year, Valletta has been chosen by Spanish-speaking cruisers as the Best Port of Call Global, an honour awarded during Premios Cruceroadicto 2023 held during FITUR Madrid 2024 last week. Mark Cauchi Garzia, Deputy GM of Valletta Cruise Port Plc represented the company during the event. These awards are the result of [...]
As a partner of the Malta Maritime Forum since its inception, Bank of Valletta's relationship with the shipping industry has been vital for the operation of international trade and commerce, which is so important for Malta due to its insularity". This was stated by Kenneth Farrugia, CEO at Bank of Valletta during the recently held [...]
The Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) has gone on record on numerous occasions with its views on the introduction of the EU Directive on the Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) as applied to Shipping and its negative implications for Malta. The MMF’s calls for a postponement in the implementation were serious and responsible. They were made with [...]
