Steen Jakobsen, CIO and Chief Economist of SAXO Bank expressed himself more than optimistic about Malta’s prospects for economic recovery at a business webinar organised by the Malta Maritime Forum and Bank of Valletta on 19 May. The event, targeted at business players in the maritime sector, was attended by well over 100 participants and shed light on the immediate and medium-term world economic outlook in light of the current extraordinary circumstances, characterised by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as significant political and environmental/climate change factors. The webinar was opened by Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon on his first public assignment since taking over the Chairmanship of the Malta Maritime Forum. The new Chairman listed the Forum’s achievements over recent months as well as the projects and policy matters it is currently following to the benefit of the Maritime Business Community based on the Islands.
ETS review: Towards decarbonisation with connectivity and resilience
The Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) was encouraged by the opinions of Prof. Michael Briguglio published in this newspaper on the European Commission's review of its Emissions Trading System (ETS). This review was published last July [...]
Malta’s maritime sector operators welcome US-Iran deal news, expect oil prices to settle if successful
Operators in Malta’s maritime sector welcomed the news that an initial agreement was reached between the USA and Iran which would lead to the Strait of Hormuz being reopened. It was reported that the deal [...]
Proposals for a Maritime-Centred Electoral Manifesto
The Malta Maritime Forum submitted Proposals for a Maritime-Centred Electoral Manifesto to Malta's Political Parties in advance of the 2026 General Elections. The document outlines the Forums's recommendations for strengthening Malta's maritime industry. The Forum [...]
MMF’s Position on the Grand Harbour Revival Plan
The Malta Maritime Forum welcomes the idea of regenerating the Grand Harbour, but stresses that the harbour must remain first and foremost a working port. The Grand Harbour is central to Malta’s maritime connectivity, [...]
MMF UNDERLINES UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES OF EU ETS IN BRUSSELS – PRESENTS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FAIRER MARITIME DECARBONISATION
Malta Maritime Forum Holds Intensive Brussels Talks with a View to Recommend Practical Solutions to EU ETS Predicament A delegation of the Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) travelled to Brussels to discuss the EU’s Emission Trading [...]
