FRANCOUDI & STEPHANOU LTD
FRANCOUDI & STEPHANOU LTD is a long-established Cypriot logistics and shipping agency with a heritage spanning more than 110 years. Founded in 1895, the company has grown alongside Cyprus’s maritime development and has historically partnered with a wide range of international shipping lines, linking the island to markets across the United Kingdom, the Continent, Scandinavia, the USA, the Far East, and the former Soviet Union. This enduring presence in the cargo and passenger transportation industry underscores the firm’s familiarity with evolving trade routes and its ability to adapt to changing port and logistics landscapes.
From its early days as a representative of overseas shipping lines, FRANCOUDI & STEPHANOU LTD expanded into comprehensive cargo handling and port-related services. The firm’s proactive approach to modernization is reflected in its early adoption of containerization in Cyprus during the 1970s, as well as its investment in container lifting and handling equipment. This technological upgrade enabled the company to play a key role in containerized traffic and to be entrusted by the Cyprus Ports Authority with terminal operations at Famagusta, and later in Limassol and Larnaca through associated partners.
The company has consistently positioned itself as a total transportation provider. Its service portfolio has expanded beyond traditional agency activities to encompass a broad suite of logistics offerings. Notable capabilities include worldwide freight forwarding, customs clearance, insurance services, and groupage consolidation—deconsolidation operations designed to optimize the movement of consolidated shipments. Additionally, FRANCOUDI & STEPHANOU LTD offers bonded warehousing, container repair and refurbishment, and inland haulage solutions, aligning with the needs of modern supply chains that require integrated, end-to-end support.
As Cyprus continued to develop its port facilities and trade connections, the company leveraged its experience in large-scale container transshipments to coordinate movements from Limassol to major Eastern Mediterranean destinations. While the globalization of shipping introduced new complexities, FRANCOUDI & STEPHANOU LTD remained committed to maintaining efficient, reliable service through demonstrated expertise in port operations, logistics planning, and value-added services for cargo and passengers alike.
The firm’s long-standing associations with leading shipping lines and its involvement in shaping Cyprus’s logistics infrastructure reflect a steady emphasis on reliability, professional execution, and broad geographic coverage. FRANCOUDI & STEPHANOU LTD continues to build on a legacy that combines traditional agency functions with modern freight forwarding, warehousing, and inland transportation capabilities, positioning itself as a durable link between Cypriot markets and global supply chains.
