Limassol, Cyprus. Alpha Bank Cyprus participated as a sponsor in the 9th Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum, contributing to discussions on the future of shipping finance. The event gathered executives from shipping, banking, and capital markets.
Forum focus and participants
The forum was organised under the auspices of the Deputy Shipping Ministry of Cyprus and brought together leading executives from the shipping industry, the banking community and capital markets.
Key themes discussed
Discussions focused on developments in international shipping finance, regulatory and geopolitical changes, and challenges arising from the energy transition and increased compliance requirements.
Alpha Bank Cyprus participation in ship finance panel
At the panel titled “Capital at Sea The State of Ship Finance”, Alpha Bank Cyprus was represented by Nikolaos Kagarakis, Shipping Finance Senior Relationship Manager of the Alpha Bank Group.
Market conditions and sustainability-linked financing
Kagarakis said the shipping finance environment is becoming more demanding, citing a higher cost of capital and stricter assessment criteria. He also highlighted the importance of sustainability-linked financing and transition targets, noting that compliance with environmental standards affects the structure, pricing and availability of capital.
Factors affecting future access to financing
The discussion highlighted resilience, fleet quality and strategic adaptability as key factors in securing access to financing in the coming years.
What do you see as the biggest factor shaping access to shipping finance in the coming years?
