Malta
Malta is an island country in the European Union (EU) consisting of an archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, and part of Southern Europe. Its main seaports are the capital Valletta (Grand Harbour) and Marsaxlokk, home of Malta Freeport Terminals. Valletta Cruise Terminal is located in the Valletta.
Grimaldi Group strengthens its presence in Malta
Naples, 6th of April 2021 In recent months, the Naples-based Grimaldi Group has proceeded to significantly strengthen its presence in Malta through various...
MMH invests more than €20 million in Valletta Hub
The Mediterranean Maritime Hub’s more than €20 million investment to turn Valletta into a bustling hub for the Maritime and Oil & Gas sectors –...
Valletta COVID-19 Cruise Operations Guidelines for a Safe Continuation of Cruising approved
The Maltese Authorities give green light to COVID-19 Cruise Operational Guidelines at Valletta Cruise Port – March 18, 2021 Valletta Cruise Port together...
Malta trade deficit reduces in January 2021
Provisional figures for registered trade in goods in Malta recorded a deficit of €102.1 million during January 2021, compared to a deficit of €280.8...
Tarros to start Italy-Libya cargo service
La Spezia, Italy (Ports Europe) March 4, 2021 – The Italian shipping line is to start a cargo service to Libya. The new Italy Libya Express (ILE) service...
Malta Freeport’s €20 million investment in two megamax quay cranes
Valletta, Malta (PortSEurope) February 9, 2021 – Malta Freeports has announced the arrival of components of the two megamax quay cranes, ordered Liebherr...
Freeport selected for prestigious super containership route powered by LNG
Malta Freeport Terminals has been selected to be among the weekly ports of call for CMA CGM’s super containerships powered by Liquefied Natural Gas, which...
Malta Freeport plans crane capacity investment
Valletta, Malta (PortSEurope) January 13, 2021 – Malta Freeport has reported plans to commission two quay cranes worth €20 million as part of its...
Libyan delegation to visit Malta
Libyan delegation led by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Aguila Saleh is coming to Malta – October 29, 2020 A Libyan delegation led by the...
Malta and Morocco working together for a united Libya
Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Evarist Bartolo and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Morocco Nasser Bourita had a phone call wherein they discussed how...
Malta’s Minister Bartolo official visit to Spain
Malta’s Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Evarist Bartolo is currently on an official visit to Madrid, during which he has been hosted by his...
Malta and the UAE to strengthen ties in trade, investment
Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Evarist Bartolo held a phone call with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Anwar...
Ajaccio declaration after the 7th Summit of the Southern EU countries (MED7)
Ajaccio declaration after the 7th Summit of the Southern EU countries (MED7) – September 10, 2020 1. We, the Heads of State and Government of Cyprus,...
Malta minister appeals for peace in the Eastern Mediterranean during visit to Greece
Minister Evarist Bartolo appeals for peace in the Eastern Mediterranean during an official visit to Greece – September 7, 2020 The Minister of Foreign...
Turkish foreign minister visits Malta
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu met with Malta’s Minister for European and Foreign Affairs Evarist Bartolo of Malta in Antalya on 12...
Greek and Maltese minister discuss issues in the East Mediterranean
Statements by the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, N. Dendia, at the end of his meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs of Malta,...
Malta launches a refund scheme for port charges
Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg and Minister for the Economy, Investment and Small Businesses Silvio Schembri launched a...
MSC Cruises returns to service in the Mediterranean offering full-experience cruising this summer
MSC Cruises announced today that flagship MSC Grandiosa and MSC Magnifica will resume operations in the Mediterranean starting from 16 and 29 August 2020...
Visit of Turkish Foreign Minister to Malta and Libya, August 5-6, 2020
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu visited Malta and Libya on 5-6 August 2020 – August 6, 2020 Minister Çavuşoğlu met with Minister for...
MSC Cruises buys 50% stake in Palumbo Malta Shipyard
Geneva, Switzerland and Paola, Malta, 30 July 2020 – MSC Cruises and Palumbo Group today announced they have formed a joint venture to operate the Palumbo...