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Dopo avere tagliato il nastro del nuovo impianto di idrogeno verde di San Martino di Trecate, nel Novarese, Leonardo Caputo, direttore generale Operation di Italiana Petroli e presidente di Sarpom ha dichiarato: "Mi piace rilevare che con questo investimento noi abbiamo creato un ecosistema aperto. Il compito dell'industria, secondo il mio modo di vedere, non è solo quello di utilizzare i fondi del Pnrr per le proprie esigenze. In questo caso, avendo pure costruito dei punti vendita aperti al pubblico, che si trovano a Casale Monferrato e ad Arluno, abbiamo messo a disposizione le risorse che in parte abbiamo ottenuto. Un'offerta sul territorio di un nuovo attore energetico completamente a zero emissioni. Questo è il ruolo di una grande azienda come la nostra, quello di sviluppare l'offerta per attrarre la domanda". Riproduzione riservata © Copyright ANSA Da non perdere Condividi

The gradual regionalisation of global supply chains is becoming one of the most important trends shaping container shipping, according to Braemar, as new trade agreements and shifting geopolitical dynamics redraw cargo flows. Analysing the World Bank’s latest global outlook, consultancy Braemar said the institution’s prediction that the 2030s could become the most prosperous decade since the 1970s carried significant implications for liner shipping, despite a challenging near-term market. The World Bank argues that artificial intelligence, energy security and regional trade integration could drive a new era of economic growth next decade, however, global growth is expected to reach just 2.5% this year, while container trade volumes are forecast to expand by only 2.5%-3.5%. For shipping, the most immediate structural shift is the rise of regional trade. According to Braemar, the number of regional trade agreements has risen from around 300 in 2020 to nearly 400 today, with such agreements now accounting for 60% of global trade, compared with 40% in 1990. “This isn’t abstract,” said Braemar analyst Jonathan Roach. “The interesting stuff is in the regional and inter-regional trades.” Braemar expects future growth to be increasingly concentrated on intra-Asia, intra-African and nearshoring corridors such as Mexico-US and Eastern Europe-EU routes, rather than exclusively on traditional east-west trades. The shift is also influencing vessel ordering patterns, it noted. Of the 1,621 containerships currently on order, only 114 are ultra-large vessels of 20,000 teu or more, suggesting owners are prioritising regional and mid-sized tonnage over additional megaships. “The ‘hub-and-spoke’ geography of container shipping is slowly becoming more ‘spoke-and-spoke’,” Mr Roach noted. “The decade ahead could be golden,” Mr Roach underscored. “But shipping networks built for the last 30 years of globalisation may need rewiring for the next 10.” Beyond regionalisation, Braemar highlighted the energy transition as another potential source of future box demand. Global clean-energy investment reached $2.2trn in 2025, accounting for roughly two-thirds of all energy investment. While stricter environmental regulations are increasing costs, with IMO carbon rules adding an estimated $150-$400 per container on some routes, demand for solar panels, batteries, turbines and associated infrastructure could provide a long-term boost for containerised trade. AI presents a more complex picture. Braemar said the construction of data centres would generate short-term demand for servers, cooling systems, generators and electrical equipment moving in containers, creating what it described as an “AI infrastructure bow-wave”. However, the firm cautioned that once facilities are built, ongoing AI growth would rely more on computing power than freight demand.

The latest news and commentary on how the US/Israel-Iran conflict is affecting the global maritime industry and shipping markets. The JMIC says the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz is moderate, Bimco warns security situation remains volatile June 19, 2026 TheUShas officially ended its blockade of Iranian ports, the threat level has reduced in the Strait of Hormuz, but the shipping industry remains wary on security. On 18 June US Central Command stated. “Today, US forces lifted the blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, in accordance with the President's direction. American forces are not impeding the transit of vessels to or from Iranian ports. All US military blockade enforcement efforts have ceased.” As part of the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran for a 60-day ceasefire while a full agreement is negotiated in a 60-day window, the US agreed to end its blockade of Iranian ports and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz toll free to shipping. It said that US naval ships would remain the general area to ensure the conditions of the agreement between US and Iran are adhered to. For the second time this week the Joint Maritime Information Centre (JMIC) has reduced its threat level. The latest update from the JMIC brought the threat level down to “moderate” from “substantial” earlier in the week. The moderate threat level means, “An attack is possible but not likely”. Related:Sanctions clarity needed before Hormuz trade resumes, says LMA A potential threat from mines still remains despite the reduce threat level. “However, Mariners should be advised of the existence of mines and expect naval presence as clearance operations continue. Mariners should also expect congestion through transit routes and potential VHF hailing from naval forces to support free flow,” JMIC said. Commercial vessels are advised to avoid the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) in the Strait of Hormuz. While the JMIC has dropped its threat level in the Strait to moderate the industry remains wary of the security risks around transits and the lack of clarity regarding safeguards for merchant vessels. Jakob Larsen, Chief Safety & Security Officer forBimco,commented, “Despite the signing of the ceasefire agreement, we believe the security situation for the shipping industry remains volatile. Due to the risk of congestion and navigational incidents in the inshore traffic zones we still consider it risky for ships to commence transits at this point and advise shipowners to continue doing thorough risk assessments and appeal to all parties to put the safety of seafarers first. “The MoU also raises several questions and does not offer sufficient information regarding key aspects such as safe routes, measures to separate traffic, sequencing of ships leaving the Gulf, reporting procedures, ship security procedures, procedures for naval protection and emergency response.” Related:US - Iran deal: how quickly will the Strait of Hormuz reopen The World Shipping Council (WSC), which represents global liner shipping companies said evacuation of ships and seafarers stranded in the Gulf since the start of the conflict on 28 February was the immediate priority. “That will require coordination between states, theIMOand industry, backed by the necessary safety and security guarantees. Coordinated risk assessments, mine mitigation operations, and vessel traffic operations should be prioritized as part of these efforts,” Joe Kramek, CEO of WSC. Read more about: Marcus Hand Editor Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia. Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation. In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology. Marcus is the founder of theSeatrade Maritime Podcastthat delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics. Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars. Wind-Assisted Propulsion: Are we ready? at Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2024 IMPA 2024 SingaporeMaritime Procurement and Sustainability Panel, November 2024 Goodbye Globalization? Red Sea Impacts Reviewed,EGN Singapore (Executives' Global Network)webinar, February 2024 Offshore Marine Breakfast Forum atSea Asia 2023 Sustainable Finance, Shipping & Technology at Hong Kong Maritime Week 2022 Building & Operating Dual-Fuel Vessels, February 2022 Shipping’s Decarbonisation Challenge – The Role of Technology and Digitalisation at Hong Kong Maritime Week 2021 The Challenge Faced by Ship Registries in a Digital and Post-Pandemic Era, October 2020 The Future of Transhipment Hubs Post-Pandemic, November 2020 Offshore Marine Breakfast Forum at Sea Asia 2019 Marcus Hand regularly guests on mainstream media talking about maritime and shipping news stories. Below you'll find a list of selected appearances KBS World Radio -Korea24,May 2026 BBC News -Hindi Service,April 2026 RNZ -First Up, April 2026

The latest news and commentary on how the US/Israel-Iran conflict is affecting the global maritime industry and shipping markets. Fertiliser shipments from the Arabian Gulf could resume under the 60-day US-Iran ceasefire deal but doubts remain about possible mines in the Strait of Hormuz. June 19, 2026 The Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz have prevented fertiliser exports from Gulf countries which account for about 16% of global shipments. When the raw materials required for the production of fertiliser elsewhere are included – ammonia, urea, phosphate, sulphur, natural gas – the figure is substantially higher. Analysis byBimcohas revealed that phosphate, urea and sulphur cargoes have fallen by 28%, 12% and 30% respectively since the beginning of the war four months ago. Meanwhile exports of LNG – used for the production of urea – and sulphur, vital for phosphate production, have also ground to a halt. Bimco’s Shipping Analysis Manager, Filipe Gouveia, revealed that global fertiliser shipments have fallen 11% year-on-year since the start of the war. “The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has restricted fertiliser exports from the Persian Gulf, tightening the global supply and increasing prices. The ceasefire between the US and Iran could lead to a rebound in shipments,” he said. Related:36 bulk carrier transits of the Strait of Hormuz However, experts warn that mine-sweeping of the Strait of Hormuz could impose further delays on ships and fertiliser exports. According to President Donald Trump, speaking earlier this week, the US military is already engaged in “doing a little hunting for a couple of mines”. But Iran is estimated to have had as many as 5,000 mines prior to the conflict and it is unclear how many of these may have been laid. The dramatic fall in fertiliser trade from the Gulf has serious implications for global food supplies. Countries in Africa, for example, rely heavily on fertiliser to restore depleted soils, improve crop yields, and provide a level of food security across the continent and for exports elsewhere. Bulk carriers in the Handysize and Supramax range up to about 60,000 dwt have been hit hardest, with volumes falling 13% and 7% year-on-year respectively, the Bimco analysis has revealed. “Fertilisers typically account for only around 5% of total dry bulk demand, but they account for 11% of Supramax demand and 13% of Handysize demand,” Gouveia explained. “In the medium term, fertiliser production and exports in the Persian Gulf could mostly recover since direct damage to production facilities has been limited. “However, exports from Qatar and theUAEcould remain below pre-war levels since they have sustained damage to gas fields and refineries,” he added. “In Qatar, Ras Laffan is expected to operate at 50-80% capacity during the next months, while in the UAE the Habshan complex is projected to operate below 80% capacity until the end of this year.” Related:Strait of Hormuz crisis impacts 4% of global dry bulk trade Read more about:

Ascolta la versione audio dell'articolo 4' di lettura English Version Translated by AI. For feedback, please contact english@ilsole24ore.com Una nuova portacontainer da 10mila tonnellate solca i mari della Cina dal mese scorso. Si chiama Ningyuan Diankun e può essere scambiata per una nave mercantile come un’altra, invece ha diverse doti del tutto eccezionali: è elettrica e completamente autonoma. Non è la prima e non sarà certamente l’ultima, ma per adesso è la più capiente portacontainer elettrica del mondo. Varata nel porto di Ningbo - il più grande al mondo per tonnellaggio di merci movimentate, situato sul delta del Fiume Azzurro - la nave porta nel nome un riferimento al Kun, un Leviatano della mitologia cinese capace di trasformarsi in uccello, e all’elettricità, Dian, sposando l’antico con il moderno. Chiedilo al Sole Le domande sono suggerite automaticamente da 24Ore AI sulla base del contenuto visualizzato. Domande di approfondimento generate da 24Ore AI Lunga 128 metri e larga 22, la Ningyuan Diankun ha una capacità di 740 Teu (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit, corrisponde a un container standard di 20 piedi) ed è stata progettata da Sdari, mentre il sistema di propulsione elettrica da 20 MWh è stato fornito dallo Shanghai Marine Equipment Research Institute. Entrambe le realtà fanno parte della China State Shipbuilding Corp, il più grande conglomerato cantieristico al mondo, controllato dallo Stato. Per la propulsione elettrica, l’unità è equipaggiata con dieci moduli di alimentazione grand come un container standard, per una capacità di quasi 20 MWh e un’autonomia di 100–180 miglia nautiche a seconda della velocità e del carico. Loading... Zero emissioni e zero rumore «Questo consente alla nave di operare in modalità completamente elettrica, con zero emissioni e zero rumore per l’intera durata del viaggio, adattandosi perfettamente alle esigenze operative del trasporto costiero», ha spiegato Ma Hongmeng, responsabile del progetto, a “China Daily”. Secondo Ma, siamo all’inizio di una nuova era per il trasporto containerizzato costiero cinese. E la casa madre di Ningyuan Diankun lo conferma: «Ningbo Ocean Shipping possiede 32 navi ecologiche e a basso consumo energetico, pari al 57% della sua flotta, e 19 navi intelligenti, il 34% del totale: un segnale dei progressi compiuti nell’ammodernamento verso soluzioni a basse emissioni e a guida intelligente». Ad Amsterdam solo barche elettriche L’elettrificazione del trasporto marittimo, secondo gli operatori, è il prossimo grande mercato che si apre, ma questa rivoluzione industriale è in corso quasi soltanto in Cina, come del resto sta accadendo anche per l’auto elettrica. Sulla stessa strada sono i Paesi scandinavi, che già da tempo praticano l’elettrificazione delle flotte, e in particolare la Norvegia, primo Paese europeo a varare una portacontainer elettrica a guida autonoma, la Yara Birkeland, con una capacità di 120 Teu, per trasportare merci lungo le rotte costiere. Da quest’anno, poi, nei fiordi norvegesi si può entrare solo con navi a zero emissioni, per cui tutte le flotte turistiche hanno dovuto riconvertirsi all’elettrico. Stesso discorso per Amsterdam, dove ormai possono entrare solo barche a propulsione elettrica. Catl: batterie per gli oceani entro 3 anni La Cina, però, è decisamente più avanti. L’emancipazione del settore marittimo dalle fonti fossili è fondamentale per gli obiettivi più ampi di Pechino in materia di decarbonizzazione e indipendenza energetica. Le batterie, particolarmente adatte alle operazioni di navigazione costiera, sono la prima alternativa all’olio combustibile pesante, mentre sul fronte della navigazione d’altura si studiano altre soluzioni, dall’ammoniaca all’idrogeno. L’adozione su larga scala di navi oceaniche elettriche non si è ancora concretizzata a causa della bassa densità energetica delle batterie attuali rispetto ai combustibili fossili, ma il più grande produttore di batterie al mondo, Catl, è convinto che “ci si arriverà nel giro di 3 anni”, come ha sostenuto la responsabile della sua divisione dedicata alle applicazioni marine, Su Yi, all’ultima fiera Marintec China.

Redazione AnsaTRECATE - Giugno 18,2026 - News (ANSA) - TRECATE, 18 GIU - Sarà inaugurato venerdì 19 giugno in mattinata, presso la raffineria Sarpom di San Martino di Trecate, in provincia di Novara, il nuovo impianto di produzione di idrogeno verde, nell'ambito dei lavori per la realizzazione della Hydrogen Valley del Nord-Ovest.L'impianto è stato realizzato nell'ambito del bando Pnrr "Produzione di idrogeno in aree industriali dismesse", gestito dal ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza energetica (Mase) e dalla Regione Piemonte. Ulteriori 4 milioni di euro sono stati assegnati con un secondo bando, "Sperimentazione dell'idrogeno per il trasporto stradale" di pertinenza del ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti, per la realizzazione di due aree di servizio nell'ambito della sperimentazione dell'idrogeno per il trasporto stradale.Infatti l'idrogeno prodotto in raffineria avrà due utilizzi: una parte servirà a decarbonizzare i processi produttivi dello stesso sito industriale, che oggi utilizza idrogeno prodotto da idrocarburi; un'altra parte rifornirà due aree di servizio Ip in Piemonte (a Casale Monferrato, nell'Alessandrino) e in Lombardia (ad Arluno, in provincia di Milano) che saranno attrezzate con infrastrutture di rifornimento a idrogeno. (ANSA).

Redazione AnsaROMA - Giugno 17,2026 - News (ANSA) - ROMA, 17 GIU - "L'Ets, il sistema europeo di scambio delle quote di emissione di Co2, è uno degli strumenti più importanti che l'Europa abbia sviluppato per sostenere la transizione industriale ed energetica. La revisione della Commissione europea, prevista per luglio, dovrebbe garantire la continuazione di un meccanismo che, dal 2005, ha dimezzato le emissioni nei settori regolati, ispirato sistemi analoghi in altri paesi, e garantito un incentivo alla decarbonizzazione in tutto il continente.L'Italia può cogliere le potenzialità offerte da questo strumento, in primis destinando il 100% dei proventi delle aste Ets al finanziamento di politiche climatiche, industriali ed energetiche".Questo il messaggio emerso dall'evento di Ecco, il think tank italiano per il clima, dal titolo "L'Ets per l'Italia: competitività, sicurezza, prospettive", ospitato a Palazzo Montecitorio dal Vicepresidente della Camera, Sergio Costa.Il testo della revisione dell'Ets è previsto per il 15 luglio 2026 dalla Commissione europea. Il governo italiano ha chiesto a più riprese il congelamento di questo strumento, suggerendone l'eliminazione per gli operatori termoelettrici - all'interno del Decreto Bollette - per ridurre il prezzo dell'elettricità.Una scelta secondo Ecco in contrasto con la stessa normativa europea."La sospensione dell'Ets non ridurrebbe in modo significativo il prezzo finale dell'elettricità - hanno spiegato gli esperti del think tank -. Per un consumatore domestico, infatti, il costo dell'Ets rappresenta circa il 3% della bolletta, mentre la principale causa del caro energia continua a essere legata alla forte volatilità dei mercati dei combustibili fossili, dai quali l'Italia dipende ancora in larga misura. L'indebolimento del sistema rischierebbe di rallentare gli investimenti nelle energie rinnovabili". (ANSA).

The latest news and commentary on how the US/Israel-Iran conflict is affecting the global maritime industry and shipping markets. Although the JMIC has lowered the threat level an attack remains a strong possibility in the Middle East waterway June 17, 2026 The Joint Maritime Information Centre (JMIC) has reduced the threat level to ships in the Strait of Hormuz to “Substantial”, but an attack remains a “strong possibility” The change in threat level by JMIC comes following the announcement of a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between theUSand Iran expected on Friday. It is the lowest threat level since the war with Iran started on 28 February and two levels lower than Critical which it was rated at until early June. JMIC said in an update on 16 June, “Maritime traffic continues under a substantial risk environment. Navigation interference and IRGC hailing and surveillance activity may persist. Short-notice interference remains possible; and an attack is a strong possibility. On-water IRGC behavior has become less volatile following the announced agreement on the US – Iran Memorandum of Understanding. US naval presence continues to provide stabilizing oversight.” Related:Ships transiting Hormuz with US military guidance face regular threats It also warned of a mine risk within and adjacent to the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) advising caution on all approaches. There were reports of three explosions in the Strait of Hormuz during the night of 15 – 16 June which Iranian News Agency said were linked to traffic management. It’s unclear if the explosions were attacks on vessels or the result of mine clearance. Shipping traffic in the Strait remains significantly reduced according to the JMIC with commercial vessels transiting via the southern route to the south of the TSS inOmaniwaters where the US military is providing facilitated transits. The threat level in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman have also been reduced to substantial by the JMIC. For the Arabian Gulf the update said: “The operating environment is assessed as substantial, with continued navigational system interference and residual kinetic risk. Rapid, short-notice actions near Iranian coastal waters and anchorages remain possible and an attack is a strong possibility under current conditions. Vessels stationary for extended periods, or maintaining AIS transmission while static, may still face elevated targeting risk.” Describing the situation in the Gulf of Oman it said:” Naval activity remains present across the area. Vessels may still experience hailing, monitoring, and occasional verification queries, particularly when approaching the Strait of Hormuz or operating near coastal transit lanes. An attack is a strong possibility and suspicious approaches and electronic interference remain credible concerns.” Ship Masters were warned to maintain prudent standoff positions from naval vessels to avoid misidentification. Related:Strait of Hormuz security concerns remain for shipping Read more about: Marcus Hand Editor Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia. Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation. In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology. Marcus is the founder of theSeatrade Maritime Podcastthat delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics. Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars. Wind-Assisted Propulsion: Are we ready? at Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2024 IMPA 2024 SingaporeMaritime Procurement and Sustainability Panel, November 2024 Goodbye Globalization? Red Sea Impacts Reviewed,EGN Singapore (Executives' Global Network)webinar, February 2024 Offshore Marine Breakfast Forum atSea Asia 2023 Sustainable Finance, Shipping & Technology at Hong Kong Maritime Week 2022 Building & Operating Dual-Fuel Vessels, February 2022 Shipping’s Decarbonisation Challenge – The Role of Technology and Digitalisation at Hong Kong Maritime Week 2021 The Challenge Faced by Ship Registries in a Digital and Post-Pandemic Era, October 2020 The Future of Transhipment Hubs Post-Pandemic, November 2020 Offshore Marine Breakfast Forum at Sea Asia 2019 Marcus Hand regularly guests on mainstream media talking about maritime and shipping news stories. Below you'll find a list of selected appearances KBS World Radio -Korea24,May 2026 BBC News -Hindi Service,April 2026 RNZ -First Up, April 2026