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MonitorCH4: a Bologna il meeting sulle emissioni di metano 10 luglio 2026 Bologna, 10 lug. (askanews) - Si è svolta a Bologna la seconda edizione di MonitorCH4, convegno dedicato al confronto tra i principali attori coinvolti nella normativa energetico-ambientale europea sulle emissioni di metano. Quest'anno l'evento, promosso da Amici della Terra, si è aperto al panorama europeo con una parte espositiva dedicata alle tecnologie, alle pratiche operative e al quadro regolatorio per il monitoraggio, la quantificazione e la riduzione delle emissioni di metano nel settore energetico. Tommaso Franci, responsabile energia per Amici della Terra, ha coordinato la mattinata, spiegando perchè è importante soffermarsi su tematiche simili. "Il senso di MonitorCH4 è di far conoscere le tecnologie e i servizi che sono già disponibili per la riduzione delle emissioni di metano nel settore energetico, oltre alle esperienze degli operatori che già fanno questi interventi in modo molto significativo. Questo consente di accelerare le iniziative per la riduzione di queste emissioni climalteranti, che hanno un impatto molto forte nel breve periodo. Una tonnellata di emissioni di metano nel breve periodo a 20 anni ha un effetto 80 volte superiore a quello della CO2" ha dichiarato Tommaso Franci, responsabile energia per Amici della Terra Durante la seconda edizione di MonitorCH4 si sono susseguiti interventi sia istituzionali che dei rappresentanti d'industria presenti, mostrando quanto vivo sia il dialogo fra le parti, come sottolineato da Francesca Di Macco, Focal Point per l'implementazione dei regolamenti emissioni metano del Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica. "L'Italia è sicuramente tra i Paesi membri che hanno mostrato il maggiore impegno nell'attuazione del regolamento sulle emissioni di metano. Sicuramente possiamo vantare molti obiettivi raggiunti, sia dal lato della futura autorità competente, che sarà il Ministero, che dal lato degli operatori. C'è stata una forte collaborazione" ha aggiunto Francesca Di Macco, Focal Point per l'implementazione dei regolamenti emissioni metano del Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica. Accanto alla conferenza, è stata aperta un'area Expo, che ha visto la presenza di imprese attive nello sviluppo di soluzioni per il rilevamento, la quantificazione, la digitalizzazione, la riparazione e la riduzione delle emissioni di metano. Massimo Micucci, Consulente Strategico Open Gate Italia, ha evidenziato il valore di momenti come questo per tutto il settore. "Rispettare le regole europee significa migliorare moltissimo l'ambiente, in particolare sulla riduzione delle emissioni di metano, perché sono 80 volte più climalteranti della CO2, anche se se ne parla poco. Le regole è possibile rispettarle nella misura in cui raccogliamo anche tutti quanti i segnali che ci arrivano dalle imprese tecnologiche già molto impegnate nella riduzione dell'ambiente, cioè quelle che si sono presentate qui" ha concluso Massimo Micucci, Consulente Strategico Open Gate Italia L'evento, che ha anche permesso di passare in rassegna le tecnologie già disponibili per la misurazione e la verifica delle emissioni, è stato l'occasione per fare il punto della situazione sul settore dell'energia e delle emissioni di metano, dando anche accenno all'approccio positivo sia del Regolamento UE in materia che del suo rispetto all'interno del nostro Paese.

After Covid ended in 2020/21 it was thought container shipping would return to ‘normal’. In fact, the new normal was just beginning, and successive crises have fundamentally changed trading patterns. July 10, 2026 The Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (PLSCI) scrutinised the fine tuning under liner shipping’s bonnet and found that successive crises during this decade have had a fundamental impact on trading patterns. Developed jointly by UN trade body, UNCTAD, and MDS Transmodal, the PLSCI measures how well ports are integrated into global liner networks across six components, including scheduled services, shipping companies, deployed capacity, and direct connections. The Red Sea crisis triggered a widespread structural redesign in global trading that has stabilised at the top, most connected ports, while the dynamism is seen in the less-established facilities, reflecting the major shifts in trading patterns. “Increasingly important changes in connectivity now reflect how networks are refined, rather than whether they are being fundamentally redrawn,” said MDS Transmodal’s senior analyst Antonella Teodoro. Related:CMA CGM Notre Dame takes on first European bio-LNG in Rotterdam One major change in trading patterns has been the growth in sub-Saharan connections since the disruption caused by the effective closure of the Red Sea andSuez Canalto most traffic in the latter part of 2023. “Scheduled capacity offered to Sub-Saharan Africa has increased significantly over the past three years, underlining the region’s growing strategic importance within global liner networks. Between July 2023 and July 2026, each of the 10 largest operators serving Sub-Saharan Africa increased the capacity they offer to the region, although growth rates varied considerably,” said Teodoro. MSChas strengthened its market leadership, increasing scheduled capacity by 60% to almost 585,000 teu/month.MaerskandCMA CGMalso recorded substantial increases of 31% and 28%, respectively, maintaining their positions among the region’s leading carriers. Among the established global operators,Hapag-Lloyd,PIL,COSCOandZIMall expanded capacity by between 37% and 57%, reflecting sustained confidence in Sub-Saharan African trade. It is, however, the operators with the least regional capacity that have made the greatest percentage increases withONEmore than doubling its deployment, +102%, whileEvergreenwas up 173%. Perhaps the most spectacular growth was fromAbu Dhabi Portswhich increased its offered capacity by 354%, “highlighting its rapidly growing presence in African liner services as it continues to strengthen its maritime and logistics footprint across the continent,” said Teodoro. Regional competition will intensify in the future as port and infrastructure investment ramps up, said Teodoro who added: “The increase in deployed capacity reflects both the continued expansion of African trade and carriers’ efforts to position themselves for long-term growth opportunities.” Related:Maersk deepens Red Sea return with MECL shift Away from Africa, global connectivity has entered a more stable phase as the world’s three most connected container ports remain firmly established, continuing even through the various crises in the Middle East, withShanghairegistering an increase in its index score from 2,106 -> 2,372,Ningboup from 1,817 -> 2,041 andSingaporerising to 1,834 from 1,732. Where the leading ports have shown stability, the facilities immediately beneath them in the hierarchy have been far more dynamic. Ports in South and Southeast Asia have significantly increased their connectivity over the past three years, in what Teodoro calls a “broad-based and structurally embedded in shifting trade and manufacturing patterns.” Colombo is the clearest example of what is described as a “sustained multi-dimensional expansion”. Colombo’s PLSCI score increased 12% from 643 in Q2 2023 to 719 in Q2 2026, supported by increases in services 72 -> 80, operators 33 -> 36, deployed capacity 18.7m -> 22.4m teu and direct connections 116 -> 132. “Importantly,” explained Teodoro, “Gains are distributed across all six components of the index, indicating genuine network deepening rather than isolated capacity expansion or cyclical recovery. Vietnam shows a similar trajectory, albeit from different starting points.” Related:Xeneta: ‘What a difference another crisis makes’ for container shipping Haiphong’s connectivity scores increased 20% from 577 to 690, Ho Chi Minh City was up 9% to 620, and Vung Tau has seen a significant expansion in deployed capacity from 14.1m -> 24.2m teu, reflecting its growing role in regional handling and transhipment. “Together, these trends point to a gradual but persistent redistribution of connectivity towards a broader Southeast Asian corridor. Rather than being concentrated inChina’sestablished gateways, incremental network growth is now being absorbed by secondary and emerging regional hubs embedded in manufacturing diversification strategies.” Read more about: Nick Savvides Europe correspondent Experienced journalist working online, in monthly magazines and daily news coverage. Nick Savvides began his journalistic career working as a freelance from his flat in central London, and has since worked in Athens, while also writing for some major publications including The Observer, The European, Daily Express and Thomson Reuters. Most recently Nick joined The Loadstar as the publication’s news editor to develop the profile of the publication, increase its readership and to build a team that will market, sell and report on supply chain issues and container shipping news. This was a similar brief to his time at ci-online, the online publication for Containerisation International and Container News. During his time at ci-online Nich developed a team of freelancers and full-time employees increasing its readership substantially. He then moved to International Freighting Weekly, a sister publication, IFW also focused on container shipping, rail and trucking and ports. Both publications were published by Informa. Following his spell at Informa Nick joined Reed’s chemical reporting team, ICIS, as the chemical tanker reporter. While at ICIS he also reported on the chemical industry and spent some time on the oil & gas desk. Nick has also worked for a time at Lloyd’s Register, which has an energy division, and his role was writing their technical magazine, before again becoming a journalist at The Naval Architect for the Royal Institution of Naval Architects. After eight successful years at RINA, he joined Fairplay, which published a fortnightly magazine and daily news on the website. Nick's time at Fairplay saw him win theSeahorse Club Journalist of the Year and Feature Writer of the Year 2018 awards. After Fairplay closed, Nick joined an online US start-up called FreightWaves.

The port operator will work with two of China's largest manufacturers on green shipping, digital transformation and supply chain optimisation centred on Yantian terminals. July 10, 2026 Hutchison Port Holdingssealed two separate memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with leadingChinesemanufacturers Midea Group and TCL Industries respectively, rolling out two differentiated strategic co-operation frameworks focused on logistics efficiency, supply chain resilience, green shipping and digital transformation. The partnership between Midea Group and Hutchison Ports is set to run for the next two years, aiming to expand their global strategic alliance and shore up end-to-end supply chain capabilities amid volatile international trade and geopolitical shifts. The collaboration aligns Midea’s sprawling overseas manufacturing footprint with Hutchison Ports’ worldwide terminal assets, with core coverage in key markets including Thailand,Indonesia,Egypt, Vietnam andMexico. YantianInternational Container Terminals will serve as the primary co-operation hub for the tie-up. Beyond operational efficiency, the two sides will jointly research eco-friendly logistics models and low-carbon transport pathways. Related:Shanghai overtakes London in shipping hub rankings Lewis Fu, president of Midea International, said that reliable logistics infrastructure is a cornerstone of Midea’s global expansion strategy. “With co-ordinated digital systems and priority seasonal handling, we will substantially lift supply chain synergy and operational performance, giving us solid confidence to hit our target of 1.5m teu of global shipping volume by 2027.” Eric Ip, group managing director of Hutchison Ports, said: “Midea’s fast-growing export throughput will bring robust cargo momentum to our terminals. We will deploy our premium operational standards, digital tools and customised service packages to back Midea’s global footprint and set a new benchmark for port-manufacturer collaboration.” Parallel to the Midea deal, Hutchison Ports signed another MoU with TCL Industries, prioritising carbon reduction, green port development and end-to-end digital transformation, combining TCL’s strengths in smart manufacturing and new energy technology with Hutchison Ports’ global terminal operation network. The two parties will carry out joint research and knowledge exchange across carbon reduction solutions; co-development of next-generation green port infrastructure and accelerated digital upgrading to streamline container movement and cut operational carbon intensity. Yantian International Container Terminals also acts as the core operational base for TCL’s co-operation. Currently, roughly 40% of TCL’s national export volume is shipped through Yantian terminals. The updated MoU will further deepen multimodal transport links and expand port alliance resources to match TCL’s overseas manufacturing layout. Related:Port of Galveston opens new $106m cargo berth Hutchison Ports said that the dual MoUs with Midea and TCL underscore its positioning as a critical bridge connecting Chinese industrial manufacturers to global markets. Weiguo Shi, vice president of TCL Industries, said, “This powerful partnership with Hutchison Ports represents a major milestone in our mission to empower the global shipping and logistics ecosystem through intelligent technology and new energy solutions. We will fully leverage our deep expertise in digital transformation and clean energy to work alongside Hutchison Ports, driving the entire industry towards a higher-quality, more sustainable new era.” Ip added: “By joining forces with TCL Industries, we look forward to accelerating the integration of green infrastructure and digital technologies, ultimately providing more sustainable and intelligent solutions for our customers and global supply chains.” Moving forward, Hutchison Ports will continue to tailor integrated port, logistics and green solutions for major export-oriented manufacturers to build more resilient, efficient and low-carbon global supply chains. Related:PSA to develop 4.5m teu deep-sea hub in Vietnam Read more about: Katherine Si China Correspondent China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards. Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine. With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

Largest boxship in the French flag takes on greener LNG as deployment on Asia-Europe trade begins. July 10, 2026 The world’s largestLNG-powered container ship,CMA CGMNotre Damehas made its first call atRotterdamand bunkered its first European-produced bio-LNG. The call on 8 July followed shortly after the ship’s naming ceremony in Le Havre on 2 July.CMA CGM Notre Dameis the largest containership in the French-flagged fleet with a capacity of 24,212 teu, a length of almost 400 metres and a beam of 61 meters. The new delivery is the first in a series of 10 vessels, all of which will sail under the French flag. The ship called at Rotterdam as part of its deployment on the French Asia Line 3 (FAL3) service, which will see the ship callHamburg,Antwerp, Tanger Med,Port Klang, andNingboon the eastbound leg. During its first call at Rotterdam,CMA CGM Notre Damebunkered bio-LNG produced in Europe from organic waste from the agricultural and agri-food sectors, thePort of Rotterdamsaid. The greener, renewable fuel reduces lifecyclegreenhouse gas emissionsby at least 67% compared to traditional marine fuels, it said. LNG also has significant benefits in the reductions of SOx, NOx, and particulates. Related:Maersk deepens Red Sea return with MECL shift The bunkering operation was carried out by TotalEnergies'Gas Agility, a vessel with a history of bunkering record-breaking LNG-powered ships in Rotterdam after supplyingCMA CGM Jacques Saadein 2020 when the containership was the world's largest LNG-fuelled container vessel andGas Agilitywas the world's largest LNG bunkering vessel. Rotterdam is a major bunkering hub in Europe, supplying 10m tonnes of fuel per year. In 2025, the port bunkered 649,466 tonnes of bio-blended fuel, compared to a total of 9.06m tonnes of fossil fuels. LNG deliveries in 2025 were 992,911 cu m, with just 17,644 cu m of bio-blended LNG. Toon Pierré, general manager Benelux cluster, CMA CGM, said: “We are proud to welcome theCMA CGM Notre Dameto Rotterdam. This port call reflects the strength of our long-standing partnership with the port of Rotterdam and our shared commitment to a more efficient, innovative and sustainable maritime sector, while continuing to support our clients with world-class connections.” Image: Danny Cornelissen via CMA CGM Read more about: Gary Howard Middle East correspondent Gary Howard is the Middle East Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News and has written for Seatrade Cruise, Seatrade Maritime Review and was News Editor at Lloyd’s List. Gary’s maritime career started after catching the shipping bug during a research assignment for the offshore industry. Working out of Seatrade's head office in the UK, he also produces and contributes to conference programmes for Seatrade events including CMA Shipping, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East and Marintec. Gary’s favourite topics within the maritime industry are decarbonisation and wind-assisted propulsion; he particularly enjoys reporting from industry events. Gary Howard regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars. Ports of Refuge: Strengthening Maritime Resilience, at Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East 2025 Debunking LEO and Cloud for Maritime Industry, December 2022 (watch on-demand recording) Making Data Work for Shipping at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is the Zero-Carbon Future a Slow Shipping Future?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is Ship Finance Transforming Faster than Shipping?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021

The four latest 175,000 cu m LNG carriers take the energy major’s LNG carrier order tally to 18 ships. July 10, 2026 ADNOCLogistics and Services plc has ordered four new 175,000 cu mLNGcarriers at Jiangnan Shipyard inChina. The ships, which are scheduled for delivery from 2029, are costing about $225m each. The contract was signed in China during the visit of an ADNOC delegation headed by is Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber,UAEminister of industry and advanced technology, and ADNOC managing director and group CEO. The four vessels are likely to be deployed on long-term charters, ADNOC said in a statement, without revealing further details. ADNOC has recently taken delivery of six vessels from Jiangnan, five of which are now deployed on contracts of up to 15-years with ADNOC Gas. Those earlier ships cost around $200m each, demonstrating the steady rise in new ship prices recently. ADNOC chief executive Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, said: “As global demand for natural gas continues to rise, ,this latest order reflects our confidence in the strong fundamentals of the LNG shipping market. Building on our robust earnings growth and diversified operations, we are investing in a next generation fleet to efficiently connect key supply sources with high-growth demand centres and support the global energy transformation.” Related:BW LPG trims older tonnage after VLGC newbuild order The Chinese visit coincided with the delivery of the first of four very largeammoniacarriers. The 93,000 cu mn newcomer is owned by a joint venture between ADNOC and Wanhua Chemical Group. ADNOC has a further eight LNG carriers under construction atSamsung Heavy Industriesand Hanwha Ocean inSouth Korea. These vessels, costing a total of $2.5b, are due for delivery from 2028 and will be deployed on 20-year timecharters to ADNOC Gas. The company has committed more than $5bn to fleet expansion since 2022. After the signing of the MoU between the US and Iran, LNG cargoes began shipping out of the Strait of Hormuz once again, however a series of attacks on ships off the cost of Oman has brought exports out of the Gulf to a standstill again. One of the vessels hit on 6 July was Nakilat'sQatar-flagged 216,300 cu m LNG carrierAl rekayyat. Read more about: Paul Bartlett Correspondent UK-based Paul Bartlett is a maritime journalist and consultant with over four decades of experience in international shipping, including ship leasing, project finance and financial due diligence procedures. Paul is a former Editor of Seatrade magazine, which later became Seatrade Maritime Review, and has contributed to a range of Seatrade publications over the years including Seatrade’s Green Guide, a publication investigating early developments in maritime sustainability initiatives, and Middle East Workboats and Offshore Marine, focusing on the vibrant market for such vessels across that region. In 2002, Paul set up PB Marine Consulting Ltd and has worked on a variety of consultancy projects during the last two decades. He has also contributed regular articles on the maritime sector for a range of shipping publications and online services in Europe, Asia, and the US.

Sale of 2007-built BW Elm follows BW LPG’s $940m order for eight 90,000 cu m panamax VLGCs delivering from 2029. July 10, 2026 BW LPGannounced that its 53%-owned subsidiary BW LPG India has agreed to sell 2007-builtVLGCBW Elmfor continued trading. The company said that on a 100% basis the sale will generate a net book gain of around $36m and net cash proceeds of around $64m, with delivery scheduled by mid-August. Kristian Sørensen, CEO of BW LPG, said: “By selling theBW Elmwe continue capitalising on strong second-hand values for older vessels, selling a 2007-built asset at a level equivalent to a newbuilding price of about $248m. This reflects the strength and agility of our commercial platform and its ability to create value through opportunistic asset play as we are divesting older ships while investing in new tonnage”. IncludingBW Elm, BW LPG lists 51 vessels in its fleet including owned, operated, and bareboat chartered-in ships.BW Elmis one of eight ships listed under BW LPG India, and joint-oldest alongsideBW Birch. Related:ADNOC boosts LNG fleet with four-ship order in China The only older ships within the BW LPG fleet are chartered-in 2006-built shipsBerge NantongandBerge Ningbo. In May 2026, BW LPG ordered a series of eight 90,000 cu m panamax VLGCs atHyundai Heavy Industriesfor a total of $940m, with deliveries from early 2029 into the first half of 2030. In its second quarter earnings report in June, BW LPG said the global VLGC fleet stood at 429 ships, with an orderbook of 130, and that more than 9% of the fleet on the water were 25 years old or more. Earliest delivery dates from established shipyards were no earlier than 2029, it added. Read more about: Gary Howard Middle East correspondent Gary Howard is the Middle East Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News and has written for Seatrade Cruise, Seatrade Maritime Review and was News Editor at Lloyd’s List. Gary’s maritime career started after catching the shipping bug during a research assignment for the offshore industry. Working out of Seatrade's head office in the UK, he also produces and contributes to conference programmes for Seatrade events including CMA Shipping, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East and Marintec. Gary’s favourite topics within the maritime industry are decarbonisation and wind-assisted propulsion; he particularly enjoys reporting from industry events. Gary Howard regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars. Ports of Refuge: Strengthening Maritime Resilience, at Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East 2025 Debunking LEO and Cloud for Maritime Industry, December 2022 (watch on-demand recording) Making Data Work for Shipping at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is the Zero-Carbon Future a Slow Shipping Future?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is Ship Finance Transforming Faster than Shipping?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021

Shanghai rose to second in the 2026 ISCDI, ending London’s six-year run as runner-up behind perennial leader Singapore. July 10, 2026 Shanghaihas taken second place in the 2026 XinhuaBalticInternational Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI), breakingLondon’ssix-year streak as runner in the ranking of global shipping hubs. Singaporeearned the top spot, a position it has held for all 13 years of the report’s history. With London slipping the third place,Hong KongandDubairounded out the index’s top five cities. Ningbo-ZhoushanovertookRotterdamto become the sixth-highest-ranked shipping centre, while New York & New Jersey jumped up two places to eighth, overtakingAthensandHamburg. There were no new entrants to the top 20. Analysing Shanghai’s ascendancy in the rankings, the report noted the city stood in seventh place in 2014 and has risen steadily since. Shanghai is home to the world’s busiest container port, which recorded strong growth in 20225, including at the world’s largest automated container terminal. Related:Hutchison Ports signs twin China manufacturing logistics deals with Midea and TCL The opening ofMaersk’sflagship logistics centre in Shanghai’s Lin-gang Special Area further strengthened the clusters’ case, as did the launch of the The North Bund International Legal Service Port, a new international ship inspection operations team from China Classification Society, and the arrival of representative offices for both theInternational Chamber of Shipping (ICS)and London P&I Club. The Index judges shipping centres based on three main weighted criteria: port inputs account for 20% of the total, business services 50%, and general environment inputs — which covers government transparency, customs tariffs, logistics performance, and the extent of e-government and administration — making up the remaining 30% of the score. The report said Singapore’s grip on the top spot showed no signs of loosening, as container volume growth at its port outpaced Shanghai’s to remain the world’s second-busiest container port. Singapore’s bunkering industry also broke records in 2025 to remain the world’s largest bunkering destination crown with sales of 56.77m tonnes. The report noted an increase inLNGdeliveries and the issuing of bunkering licenses for methanol and groundwork for future ammonia developments. Tonnage under the Singapore Registry of Ships rose 27% on-year to 137.46m gt and some 35 companies opened or expanded operations in the city in 2025. “Singapore’s challenge heading into the latter part of the decade is less about defending its position as a leading shipping hub but about continuing to distinguish itself from other leading maritime cities across Asia. On the evidence of 2025, it is doing exactly that,” said the report. Related:Port of Galveston opens new $106m cargo berth The only shipping centre to gain two places this year was New York & New Jersey, which the report noted as home of private equity, law firms, brokerage firms, financial institutions and the New York Stock Exchange. The port recorded its third-busiest year ever, and the Xinhua-Baltic analysis highlighted long-term plans at the port, including completion of a harbour deepening project and the signing of two lease extensions of more than 30 years each. The port’s long-term ambition is clear, as The port’s Master Plan 2050 projects cargo volumes through the port complex could double or triple by the middle of the century. Download the2026 Xinhua Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI)from the Baltic Exchange website. Read more about: Gary Howard Middle East correspondent Gary Howard is the Middle East Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News and has written for Seatrade Cruise, Seatrade Maritime Review and was News Editor at Lloyd’s List. Gary’s maritime career started after catching the shipping bug during a research assignment for the offshore industry. Working out of Seatrade's head office in the UK, he also produces and contributes to conference programmes for Seatrade events including CMA Shipping, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East and Marintec. Gary’s favourite topics within the maritime industry are decarbonisation and wind-assisted propulsion; he particularly enjoys reporting from industry events. Gary Howard regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars. Ports of Refuge: Strengthening Maritime Resilience, at Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East 2025 Debunking LEO and Cloud for Maritime Industry, December 2022 (watch on-demand recording) Making Data Work for Shipping at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is the Zero-Carbon Future a Slow Shipping Future?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is Ship Finance Transforming Faster than Shipping?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021

I&P Marine Ammonia will focus on developing the infrastructure and supply framework needed to deliver ammonia as a scalable marine fuel. July 9, 2026 Global marine energy supplier Peninsula has announced the creation of I&P Marine Ammonia Ltd. (IPMA), a joint venture withJapaneseconglomerate ITOCHU Corporation, to accelerate the development of ammonia marine fuel bunkering across key European ports. IPMA will promote the supply ofammoniaas a next-generation zero carbon marine fuel, with an initial focus on major strategic European and Mediterranean hubs. These locations represent critical regions in global maritime logistics and will play a central role in enabling the adoption of alternative fuels at scale. The joint venture follows the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Peninsula and ITOCHU in September 2023, for the joint development of ammonia bunkering infrastructure and supply chains. Peninsula said the venture represents a natural progression of the company’s strategy to provide customers with practical, scalable decarbonisation pathways. Related:Island Oil adds tanker pair to Mediterranean bunker fleet The partnership brings together Peninsula’s global bunkering expertise, a global supply network and covering over 500 ports across all major bunkering hubs, and ITOCHU’s integrated approach to ammonia across fuel production and supply chain development. Both companies combine strengths to develop a robust ammonia bunkering framework, supply and infrastructure with the customer-facing expertise required to deliver ammonia as bunker fuel reliably at scale. With an initial focus on Europe, IPMA will accelerate the emergence of an operational ammonia marine fuel supply chain, complementing and reinforcing the broader industry initiatives already underway across the region. Read more about: Michele Labrut Americas Correspondent Michèle Labrut is a long-time Panama resident, a journalist and correspondent, and has continuously covered the maritime sector of Central & Latin America. Michèle first came to Panama as a press attaché to the French Embassy and then returned to the isthmus as a foreign correspondent in the 1980s. Author of Seatrade Maritime's annual Panama Maritime Review magazine and of several books, Michèle also wrote for Time magazine, The Miami Herald, NBC News and the Economist Intelligence Unit. She has also collaborated in making several documentaries for the BBC and European and U.S. television networks. Michèle's profession necessitates a profound knowledge of the country, but her acumen is not from necessity alone, but a genuine passion for Panama. In 2012 she was awarded the Order of Merit (Knight grade) by the French Government for her services to international journalism and in 2021 the upgrade to Chevalier grade.

Redazione AnsaBRUXELLES - Luglio 09,2026 - News (ANSA) - BRUXELLES, 09 LUG - L'intervento congiunto delle principali federazioni industriali italiana, tedesca e francese, uscito oggi sul Financial Times è un chiaro messaggio alle Istituzioni e a tutta l'economia europea: serve una virata decisiva a favore dell'industria e della competitività senza più derive ideologiche. Soprattutto su tematiche come l'ETS e l'imminente Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), che seguiremo entrambi, rispettivamente nelle commissioni IMCO e INTA, come relatori ombra dell'Ecr".Lo affermano gli europarlamentari di Fratelli d'Italia Mariateresa Vivaldini e Daniele Polato."Tra il 2013 ed il 2024 la maggioranza delle riduzioni delle emissioni in Europa è avvenuta principalmente con delocalizzazioni delle produzioni europee e chiusure di imprese: infatti, il numero di impianti manifatturieri soggetti all'ETS è diminuito del 14,6%. Altri, che invece sono rimasti aperti, hanno ridotto la loro capacità produttiva. Questi dati sono allarmanti e sottolineano la necessità di un cambio di passo, "purtroppo questo gap industriale e produttivo va recuperato e con urgenza. Questo, ad esempio. è uno degli obiettivi dell'IAA.Ma è ovvio che non si può favorire la reindustrializzazione mentre vigono strumenti ideologici e penalizzanti come l'Ets", aggiungono."Speriamo ora che la presa di posizione di queste importanti associazioni di categoria faccia riorientare certe scelte ideologiche prese dalla Commissione Europea negli scorsi anni. L'Europa di oggi è nata dall'industria e non vogliamo che con ulteriori scelte errate si favoriscano nuove deindustrializzazioni, chiusure di impianti e perdita di posti di lavoro. Bene hanno fatto Bdi, Confindustria e Medef a prendere questa posizione comune" concludono i due eurodeputati.(ANSA).

Estendere Cbam a prodotti trasformati per impedire elusioni (Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Roma, 09 lug - Per Casasco "la progressiva eliminazione delle quote gratuite deve essere accompagnata da strumenti di tutela adeguati, per evitare di penalizzare le imprese europee rispetto ai concorrenti extra-Ue. Allo stesso modo, la Cbam va estesa ai prodotti trasformati, per impedire elusioni e garantire condizioni di concorrenza eque lungo l'intera filiera. Occorre inoltre assicurare adeguate tutele alle imprese europee maggiormente orientate all'export, affinche' la transizione ecologica non si traduca in uno svantaggio competitivo sui mercati internazionali". Secondo il responsabile economico FI "E' inoltre fondamentale valorizzare il rottame ferroso, materia prima strategica per la siderurgia europea e per la produzione di acciaio a basse emissioni, nell'ambito di una politica industriale che rafforzi la competitivita' delle nostre filiere e accompagni concretamente la transizione ecologica.Condividiamo inoltre l'obiettivo di destinare i proventi dell'Ets al sostegno degli investimenti per la decarbonizzazione e per accompagnare le imprese nella transizione, favorendo innovazione e neutralita' tecnologica'. com-Bof. Gli ultimi video Radiocor (RADIOCOR) 09-07-26 16:35:52 (0492)ENE,GOV,EURO 5 NNNN

'Transizione ecologica non comprometta la competitivita' Ue' (Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Roma, 09 lug - 'L'appello congiunto di Confindustria, Medef e Bdi conferma la necessita' di una revisione profonda del sistema Ets, una posizione che Forza Italia sostiene da tempo: la transizione ecologica deve procedere senza compromettere la competitivita' dell'industria europea'. Lo dichiara in una nota Maurizio Casasco, deputato di Forza Italia e responsabile economico del partito. 'Le richieste avanzate dalle principali associazioni industriali di Italia, Francia e Germania - osserva - sono condivisibili. Occorre rendere il mercato europeo della CO2 piu' aderente alla realta' produttiva, correggendo meccanismi che incidono sui costi delle imprese in una fase gia' segnata da energia cara e forte concorrenza internazionale. Da tempo chiediamo una revisione dell'Ets e un rafforzamento della Cbam. Gia' nel marzo 2024 Forza Italia ha presentato un'interrogazione parlamentare a mia prima firma sulla Cbam, evidenziando la necessita' di correggerne le criticita' e di tutelare la competitivita' delle imprese italiane ed europee. Un tema che ho riportato all'attenzione del Governo anche nelle scorse settimane con una nuova interrogazione rivolta al Mimit". com-Bof. Gli ultimi video Radiocor (RADIOCOR) 09-07-26 16:34:46 (0491)ENE,GOV,EURO 5 NNNN

Redazione AnsaBRUXELLES - Luglio 09,2026 - News (ANSA) - BRUXELLES, 09 LUG - "La posizione sull'ETS, condivisa dalle principali rappresentanze d'impresa dei primi tre paesi manifatturieri d'Europa, rappresenta un punto di vista rilevante, che immagino la Commissione europea saprà tenere in considerazione in vista della proposta di revisione attesa per il 17 luglio. Nel merito, tolte dal tavolo le ipotesi di cancellazione o sospensione dell'ETS proposte dal governo italiano, ritengo a mia volta che una revisione sia opportuna.Non per indebolire lo strumento, ma per renderlo più efficace e adattarlo a una stagione di prezzi elevati dell'energia e di forte pressione della concorrenza asiatica".Lo dichiara all'ANSA l'eurodeputato della commissione per l'industria al Parlamento europeo Giorgio Gori (Pd)."Dalla riserva di stabilità del mercato ai benchmark, dalla modulazione del fattore lineare di riduzione al rafforzamento del del CBAM: diversi sono i meccanismi su cui la commissione può intervenire.L'ETS mantiene un ruolo centrale nell'indirizzare l'economia europea verso una progressiva decarbonizzazione, ma può certamente essere migliorato e reso più flessibile, così da preservare la base industriale europea - osserva -. È importante, infine, il forte richiamo che Confindustria, MEDEF e BDI rivolgono alla Commissione e ai governi nazionali sull'uso delle entrate generate dall'ETS: è fondamentale, e lo ripetiamo da mesi, che siano interamente Indirizzate alla decarbonizzazione e alla trasformazione industriale". (ANSA).

Will it be second time lucky for Maersk's bid to bring MECL back to shorter, faster Red Sea route? July 9, 2026 Maerskhas taken another step in its return to the Red Sea with the announcement that its MECL service will once again transit theSuez Canal. News of the return of theIndia-Middle East-USEast Coast service to the shorter route via Suez follows a recent announcement thatMaersk's joint AE15/SE3 service under the Gemini Cooperationwill be returning to the Red Sea. Another positive indicator for the shorter route wasMajestic Maersk'srecently-completed successful transit of the Red Sea, said Maersk. The Danish shipping company attempted to bring MECL back to the Red Sea earlier this year,announcing in January that the first MECL ships to take Suez were already underway. Plans for the service change had been shelved by March as conflict broke out between Iran and the US and increased the risk to shipping in the region. The return to the faster trans-Suez route for the MECL service will cut seven days from westbound sailings and 14 days from eastbound sailings, the line said. Related:Xeneta: ‘What a difference another crisis makes’ for container shipping The first westbound sailing will beMaersk Denver, whileMaersk Chicagowill be first to take the new eastbound route. As part of its Red Sea return, MECL will also callSaudi Arabi'sJeddah on the eastbound voyage from August, giving the eastbound port rotation Charleston – Savannah – Houston – Norfolk – Newark – Tangiers – Jeddah – Salalah – Mundra – Pipavav – Nhava Sheva. Shipping companies began rerouting their ships away from the Suez Canal and Red Sea route when Yemen’s Houthi started attacking merchant ships off Yemen’s coast in late 2023, leading to widespread disruption as trade lanes adjusted and squeezed available ship capacity. Maersk said it will continue to monitor the security situation in the Middle East very closely and that the safety of crew, vessels, and customers’ cargo remains its highest priority. The Houthi have threatened to target ships in the Red Sea linked to Israel since the war in Iran broke out in February, and there has been a recent resurgence in pirate attacks in the south of the Red Sea, although the higher speeds and freeboard of containerships tends to make them more difficult targets for pirates on skiffs. Sailing via the Cape of Good Hope soaks up around 2m teu of capacity in the container shipping market. A return to Suez will put downward pressure on freight rates as that capacity is unlocked,adding to the impact of ongoing newbuild deliveries. Container lines tested a return to Suez in late 2025 and early 2026, which led to CMA CGM announcing a return to Red Sea routing for certain services in January this yearbefore rolling back the decision within days, while Maersk's messaging on Suez transitsled to a "bizarre" week for shippersin February. Related:Seapsan and Maersk unveil efficiency drive across 18 ships Read more about: Gary Howard Middle East correspondent Gary Howard is the Middle East Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News and has written for Seatrade Cruise, Seatrade Maritime Review and was News Editor at Lloyd’s List. Gary’s maritime career started after catching the shipping bug during a research assignment for the offshore industry. Working out of Seatrade's head office in the UK, he also produces and contributes to conference programmes for Seatrade events including CMA Shipping, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East and Marintec. Gary’s favourite topics within the maritime industry are decarbonisation and wind-assisted propulsion; he particularly enjoys reporting from industry events. Gary Howard regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars. Ports of Refuge: Strengthening Maritime Resilience, at Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East 2025 Debunking LEO and Cloud for Maritime Industry, December 2022 (watch on-demand recording) Making Data Work for Shipping at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is the Zero-Carbon Future a Slow Shipping Future?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is Ship Finance Transforming Faster than Shipping?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021

Redazione AnsaMILANO - Luglio 09,2026 - News Toyota Gazoo Racing punta sull'idrogeno anche nel motorsport e annuncia la partecipazione al Rally Dakar 2027 con il nuovo Dkr Gr Fc Hilux, un prototipo elettrico alimentato da celle a combustibile (Fcev) sviluppato per affrontare una delle competizioni più impegnative al mondo.L'obiettivo è utilizzare la gara come banco di prova per accelerare lo sviluppo della tecnologia a idrogeno e trasferire le soluzioni più efficaci ai futuri modelli di serie.Il nuovo Dkr Gr Fc Hilux deriva dall'attuale Hilux impegnato nei rally raid, ma sostituisce il tradizionale motore a benzina con un sistema di propulsione a celle a combustibile Toyota.Durante la marcia il veicolo non produce emissioni di CO2 allo scarico, rilasciando esclusivamente vapore acqueo, a conferma della strategia del costruttore giapponese di sviluppare diverse tecnologie a basse emissioni per raggiungere la neutralità carbonica.Il prototipo prenderà parte alla categoria Dakar Future Mission 1000, riservata ai veicoli sperimentali che rappresentano le tecnologie del futuro. Si tratta di una classe introdotta dagli organizzatori per favorire lo sviluppo di nuove soluzioni di propulsione attraverso il confronto con le condizioni estreme del deserto, dove temperature elevate, polvere e forti sollecitazioni mettono a dura prova ogni componente meccanico.Per Toyota Gazoo Racing la Dakar rappresenterà quindi un vero laboratorio a cielo aperto. Attraverso l'esperienza maturata nelle competizioni, il marchio intende migliorare ulteriormente l'efficienza e l'affidabilità dei sistemi a celle a combustibile, lavorando in particolare sulla riduzione delle dimensioni del sistema, sull'ottimizzazione del raffreddamento e sull'incremento della durata dei componenti.

Latest overnight tally adds to the 21 ships hit in the 72 hours to 8 July, a massive escalation in attacks on merchant vessels in the Sea of Azov. July 9, 2026 Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces claim to have hit another 14 vessels in the Sea of Azov as Ukraine ramps up the pressure on ships supplyingRussian-occupied Crimea. The 414th Unmanned Strike Aviation Brigade, known as Magyar’s Birds, said on 9 July that 12 tankers, one dry cargo ship and a tug were hit overnight and shared further details of some of the 35 ships struck this week. The brigade said the targets of the latest attacks were a Russian-flagged tankerChelsea-6— the Equasis database shows 2008-built Chelsea-6 as a Palau-flagged general cargo ship, AIS data shows its last location as the southern Black Sea five days ago. Many ships in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov turn off their AIS broadcasts for security reasons. The other vessels Ukraine claims to have hit wereAura,Ilya Repin,Mercury,Galiasgar Kamal,Venus III,Penelope, and tugboatAlfeo. Details of five more vessels were still being confirmed. Related:Trump says ceasefire is “over” as Iran readies for Hormuz closure The latest round of drone attacks include a repeat strike on 2010-built, 7,500 dwt tankerPenelope, which was also hit on 7 July. A report from maritime security firm Vanguard Tech said Turkish-flagged tankerYasa Polariswas struck by a Ukrainian drone on 7 July while approaching the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal off Novorossiysk. The 2022-built ship is chartered by Chevron while said no critical damage, injuries, or pollution were reported. Ukraine’s reports were once again accompanied by drone footage of the attacks on the ships. While many of the videos show the drones impacting the decks of ships, at least two show the drones targeting the bridge. Commenting on Ukraine’s drone strikes earlier this week, Ambrey said the change in onboard target mirrors the approach taken by Russia, and increases the risk of seafarer casualties. The security intelligence firm said there was a realistic possibility of Russian retaliation to the attacks, adding that it typically takes Russia two to five days to respond in these circumstances. “Vessels awaiting transit at the Sulina Anchorage, including those bound for Ukrainian Danube or Black Sea seaports, face a heightened threat of direct kinetic attack by Russian forces in the coming days,” said Ambrey. Read more about: Gary Howard Middle East correspondent Gary Howard is the Middle East Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News and has written for Seatrade Cruise, Seatrade Maritime Review and was News Editor at Lloyd’s List. Gary’s maritime career started after catching the shipping bug during a research assignment for the offshore industry. Working out of Seatrade's head office in the UK, he also produces and contributes to conference programmes for Seatrade events including CMA Shipping, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East and Marintec. Gary’s favourite topics within the maritime industry are decarbonisation and wind-assisted propulsion; he particularly enjoys reporting from industry events. Gary Howard regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars. Ports of Refuge: Strengthening Maritime Resilience, at Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East 2025 Debunking LEO and Cloud for Maritime Industry, December 2022 (watch on-demand recording) Making Data Work for Shipping at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is the Zero-Carbon Future a Slow Shipping Future?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is Ship Finance Transforming Faster than Shipping?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021

Ambiente, sindaco Pollica: progetto Bluera per valorizzazione mare 9 luglio 2026 Milano, 9 lug. (askanews) - "Bluera è il titolo del progetto che abbiamo scelto per la valorizzazione della risorsa blu del nostro pianeta, il nostro mare. E abbiamo cominciato insieme al Future Food Institute con le scuole, Bluera School, un pezzo del nostro progetto. Cambiare la cultura dei giovani verso il mare, come possono appropriarsi di questa risorsa, come possono farla diventare il volano e la risorsa principale per il loro futuro". Lo ha detto Stefano Pisani, sindaco di Pollica, a margine del Bluera Summit (8-10 luglio), appuntamento che riunisce istituzioni, mondo della ricerca, imprese, comunità della pesca e organizzazioni della società civile per discutere il futuro delle politiche del mare nel Mediterraneo. "Bluera - ha aggiunto - è anche molto altro, è soprattutto attività di ricerca, di sviluppo dei territori con due azioni straordinariamente rilevanti. Il piano di gestione dei piccoli pelagici e soprattutto l'area marina sperimentale. Una gestione di 75 chilometri di costa che ci consentono di disegnare pratiche innovative che ci consentiranno di utilizzare il nostro oro blu, quello del nostro mare". "A cominciare dalla posidonia, le nostre banche di posidonia che diventano gli strumenti di carbon capturing, diventano risorsa per coltivare la biodiversità. Immaginate cosa potrebbe accadere al nostro mare, al nostro pianeta se scomparisse la posidonia. Nel 2100 rischiamo di non avere più la nostra posidonia e il nostro mare scomparirebbe. La biodiversità del nostro mare sarebbe cancellata. Abbiamo molto da fare e si comincia da Pollica per andare in giro per il mondo e per il Mediterraneo", ha concluso.

China's largest shipping group expects first-half earnings to more than triple as geopolitical disruption boosts tanker returns while dry bulk markets continue to recover. July 9, 2026 China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) projects its operating revenue for the first six months of 2026 will range from RMB18.7bn ($2.60bn) to RMB20.6bn, representing a year-on-year increase of 48% to 63%. Net profit attributable to listed shareholders is expected to reach up to RMB7.3bn, marking a striking year-on-year increase of 214% to 248%. Commenting on the profit growth, CMES attributed the performance to multiple driving factors. Due to shifting market supply-demand dynamics and evolving geopolitical situations, the international tanker shipping market has entered a super boom cycle, with spot freight rates on certain routes hitting record highs during the reporting period. Meanwhile, the international dry bulk market has maintained a steady recovery on the back of continuous improvements in supply and demand fundamentals, driving the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) steadily higher. In terms of segment performance, the company’s tanker fleet built on its solid first-quarter performance and successfully eased short-term tanker oversupply pressure after the de-escalation of the Hormuz Strait blockade in the second quarter. Therecent escalation in the regionoccurred outside of the reporting period. Related:Weekly tanker and dry bulk time charter rates - 8 July CMES said that by seizing favourable market opportunities, the tanker business had delivered solid results, with its estimated profit contribution rising by approximately 50% quarter-on-quarter. The dry bulk segment's results were an even greater improvement as its second-quarter profit contribution jumped around 170% quarter-on-quarter. In addition, the company’s container and ro-ro shipping businesses registered a steady recovery trend, it said. Looking ahead to 2026, CMES stated that it will further optimize its business structure. The company will prioritize tanker and dry bulk shipping as its dual core businesses, while fostering the growth of LNG, ro-ro and container shipping segments to build leading competitive edges in niche markets. Read more about: Katherine Si China Correspondent China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards. Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine. With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.