Business in Malta, Valletta, Marine Transport

1. Introduction to the Republic of Malta (EU)
2. Maltese Economy: a strategic position between Europe, North of Africa and the Middle East (MENA)
3. Business in Valletta
4. Maltese International Trade
5. Investment in Malta
6. Access to the Maltese Market
7. Business Plan for Malta

The objectives of the subject “Foreign Trade, Logistics and Business in Malta” are the following:

1. To analyze the Maltese Economy, Logistics and Global Trade
2. To identify business opportunities in the Maltese Market
3. To analyze the trade relations of Malta with the student's country
4. To know the Maltese free trade agreements as a member of the EU
5. To develop a business plan for the Maltese Market

The Subject “Foreign Trade, Logistics and Business in Malta” belongs to the following Online Programs taught by EENI Global Business School:

Doctorate: World Trade.

Masters: International Business, Foreign Trade.

Languages: + Malta Malte Malta.

1. Credits of the Subject “Business, Trade and Transport in Malta”: 1
2. Duration: one week

Maltese Preferential Access and Trade Agreements:

1. Malta and the European Economic Area
2. The EU
   1. European Customs Union
   2. European Single Market
   3. The EU Services Directive
   4. European Digital Single Market
   5. As a member of the EU, Malta is a beneficiary of the EU Trade Agreements

1. WTO
   1. Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)
   2. Agreement on Sanitary Measures
   3. Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade
   4. Agreement on Preshipment Inspection
   5. Agreement on Safeguards
   6. Trade Facilitation Agreement
2. World Customs Organization (WCO)
   1. Kyoto Convention
3. International Chamber of Commerce
4. BIC
5. Chicago Convention (ICAO)
6. International Maritime Organization (IMO)
   1. Convention for Safe Containers
   2. Istanbul Convention
7. International Road Transport Union (IRU)
   1. TIR Convention
   2. Guidelines on Safe Load Securing for Road Transport
8. Customs Convention on Containers - not a member

European Organizations:

1. The EU
2. OSCE
3. Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

1. United Nations
2. World Bank
3. World Trade Organization (WTO)
4. International Monetary Fund
5. Asia-Europe Meeting

1. Capital of Malta: Valletta
2. Official Language: Maltese and English
3. Maltese Area: 316 km²
4. Maltese Population: 423,282 million people (the highest population density in the EU)
5. Type of Government of Malta: Parliamentary Republic
6. Malta is an island country. Nearest countries: Tunisia, Libya and Italy
7. Independence of Malta: 1964 (UK)

Religion in Malta: Catholicism (Christianity).

Malta belongs to the European Economic Area.

Economy of Malta.

1. Malta is considered as an advanced economy by the World Bank
2. Malta is considered the 15th most democratic country in the world (Economist Intelligence Unit, Democracy Index)
3. The Republic of Malta has become a crucial Shipping logistics centre, thanks to its strategic position between Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
4. The Maltese tourism sector (1.7 million tourists) is one of the pillars of the Maltese economy, as well as textile and electronics industry
5. The Maltese banking sector has experienced strong growth in the recent years
6. Maltese GDP (nominal): 7,419,000 million dollars
7. GDP per capita of Malta: 18,088 dollars
8. Maltese Currency: Euro (2008)
9. Malta is a member of the EU since 2004
10. Malta has one of the lowest tax systems in the EU
11. Headquarters of the European Asylum Support Office (EASO)

Maltese Foreign Trade.

1. Foreign Trade is key for Malta
2. The main Maltese Export are machinery, fuels, pharmaceutical products, books, aircraft, toys and sports equipment
3. Top Maltese exports destinations: Germany (18%), Libya, France, the UK, Italy
4. The main Maltese Imports are fuels, electrical machinery, aircraft, machinery, semi-manufactured products, vehicles
5. The main suppliers of Malta are Italy (19%), the UK, Germany, France, China, Greece, Spain
6. As a member of the EU, Malta is a beneficiary of the EU trade agreements with the ASEAN, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia...