1. How bureaucracy hinders flow of cargoes in the Black Sea region Nikos Marmatsouris. FICS Maritime Days Odessa, May 2013

2. 2  Cyprus  Czech Republic  Denmark  France  Greece  Italy  Kazakhstan  Lebanon  The Netherlands  Argentina  Brazil  Chile  Colombia  Ecuador  Mexico  Panama  Peru  Trinidad & Tobago  USA  Uruguay  Venezuela  Bangladesh  India  Pakistan  Sri Lanka  Australia  Cambodia  China  Hong Kong  Indonesia  Japan  Korea  Malaysia  Philippines  Singapore  Taiwan  Thailand  Bahrain  Iraq  Jordan  Kuwait  Europe, Med & Black Sea  Asia Pacific  Middle East  Americas  Africa  Indian Subcontinent  Norway  Poland  Russia  Spain  Sweden  Turkey  Turkmenistan  UK  Ukraine  Oman  Qatar  Saudi Arabia  United Arab Emirates  Yemen GAC Global Network  Algeria  Angola  Benin  Cameroon  Congo  Democratic Rep. of Congo  Egypt  Gabon  Guinea  Ivory Coast  Kenya  Mauritania  Mozambique  Nigeria  Senegal  South Africa  Tanzania  Togo

3. Ships, cargoes Vs beaurocracy in Black Sea region.

4. Ship enters Bosphorus towards Black Sea…

5. Cats appetizing for ‘fresh food’ just arrived… While the …sheep-clients are watching!

6. Customs – An industry nightmare?

7. Vessel & Cargo Vs Beaurocracy -Cargo matching documents. -Cargo Inspection issues. -Outdated laws & customs regulations esp. on containerized cargo. -Authorities’ staff: skills & competence. -Negative attitude towards cargoes and ships – “milking” & “apathetic“ mentality. -Customs corruption. -Ecological dept. corruption – Ballast water fines & vessel delays. -Sailing formalites / double stability calc. etc. – Delays!

8. Suggestions -EDUCATION

9. Think Positive for better days ahead… THANK YOU!