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Cyprus Shipping Revenue Hits €1B In H2 2025

Strong Revenue Growth In H2 2025

According to the latest Shipping Management Survey by the Central Bank of Cyprus, shipping management revenues in Cyprus exceeded €1 billion in the second half of 2025. This represents a 2.3% increase compared with the first half of the year, indicating continued recovery following earlier disruptions in the sector.

Evolving Financial Landscape Post-Pandemic

Revenue levels in H2 2025 were higher than the averages recorded between 2019 and 2021, a period affected by pandemic-related disruptions, temporary support measures, and increased operating costs. Management expenses reached €897 million, reflecting a marginal 0.2% increase compared with H1 2025, suggesting relative cost stability alongside revenue growth.

Shifting Global Trade Partnerships

Germany remained the largest trading partner, accounting for 28% of total revenues. Switzerland’s share increased to 15%, while Greece declined slightly to 12%. Singapore accounted for 5%, and the United States entered the top group of partners with a 4% share, compared with no recorded share in the previous half-year.

Diversified Revenue Distribution

Revenue distribution across companies remained varied. Around 30% of firms reported revenues between €2 million and €15 million, while another 30% exceeded €15 million, indicating a mix of mid-sized and larger operators within the sector.

Resilient Service Segments

Full-service management remained the primary revenue driver, increasing slightly to 51.2% of total revenues. Crew management declined marginally from 48.4% to 47%, while technical management services remained stable at 1.8%.

Outlook For The Sector

The data point to a stable and expanding shipping management sector in Cyprus. Performance levels remain above those seen during the pandemic period, with steady demand, diversified partnerships, and consistent service activity supporting continued growth.

Clive Owen Films Scorpion In Cyprus In One Of The Island’s Biggest Productions

Cyprus Secures Another High-Profile Production

Oscar-nominated British actor Clive Owen is filming Scorpion in Cyprus, a new action thriller from Copper Island that is understood to have one of the highest daily production budgets ever recorded for a film shoot on the island.

Filming began in Cyprus on July 6 and is scheduled to conclude later this month in Bulgaria. The production marks another high-profile international project to choose Cyprus as a filming location.

A Cast Built For International Sales

Alongside Owen, the film stars Alex Pettyfer (Magic Mike, The Butler, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare) and Reda Elazouar (Sex Education, The Family Plan). The cast also includes Ronan Summers, Jake Ryan, Mark Rhino Smith, Joey Ansah, Alex Cooke and Luke Bouchier.

The screenplay is by Richard Hughes and Bennett Fisher. Copper Island’s Matt Murphy, David Mansfield and Luke Bouchier are producing, while WestEnd Films is handling international sales. The company is expected to present the first footage at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

A Survival Thriller

Scorpion follows Jason, a rookie police officer assigned to an elite special operations unit made up of Afghanistan war veterans. After arriving at an isolated farmhouse, the team is cut off from the outside world and given an ultimatum: every 30 minutes one member will die unless someone reveals the truth about a covert military operation carried out years earlier.

Cyprus’ Role In The Production

The production credited the Cyprus Film Commission for its support, with Copper Island founder Matt Murphy thanking both the commission and the local crew.

Owen also praised the experience of filming in Cyprus, describing the local crew as highly professional and highlighting the island’s diverse filming locations.

Copper Island Expands Its International Portfolio

Limassol-based Copper Island has worked on several international productions, including The Leader, which premiered at Tribeca, as well as Gus Van Sant’s Dead Man’s Wire and Ron Howard’s Eden.

The company is also supporting Cypriot productions, including Apart by Stelana Kliridou and The Well by Marios Piperides, which is completing post-production in Limassol.

Matt Murphy is also serving as executive producer of the upcoming Anxious People, starring Angelina Jolie.

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