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The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), together with industry partners, has launched several new initiatives to enhance maritime safety. Announced at the opening of the 13th Singapore Safety@Sea Week, these initiatives will support shared learning, strengthen operational capabilities, and prepare the industry for the safe adoption of new technologies. 2. Speaking at the opening, Mr Murali Pillai, Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport, highlighted three priorities for strengthening maritime safety: harnessing technology responsibly, preparing early for emerging risks, and keeping people at the centre of safety. He also underscored the importance of strong partnerships across the maritime community in building a strong safety culture. 3. Organised by MPA from 17 to 21 August 2026, this year’s Safety@Sea Week is themed “All Hands on Deck – Safety First!” About 1,500 participants from across the maritime community are expected to take part in 18 events organised by MPA and its partners. These include the Safety@Sea Symposium, featuring seven speakers across two panel sessions, and three workshops on ammonia bunkering, methanol bunkering, and crew safety awareness. Please visit https://www.safetyatseaweek.gov.sg/ for programme details. Encouraging Open Reporting and Shared Learning 4. At the opening of Safety@Sea Week, the National Maritime Safety at Sea Council and the Singapore Shipping Association launched the Singapore Near Miss Reporting System to encourage the reporting and sharing of lessons from near miss incidents. 5. Modelled on the internationally recognised Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP)[1], the system provides sea space users with a confidential online channel to report near misses. CHIRP will independently receive the submissions and provide anonymised information to the Council, which will distil key safety lessons for sharing with the wider maritime community. Strengthening Situational Awareness 6. MPA also announced the operationalisation of the Integrated Port Operations Command, Control and Communications (IPOC) system, developed with the Defence Science and Technology Agency and ST Engineering. 7. IPOC strengthens MPA’s ability to manage increasingly complex operations and incidents in Singapore’s busy port waters, by bringing together live data from multiple sources to provide MPA officers with a real-time view of port operations and activities. The new map-based tools allow these officers to coordinate operations, share information and identify potential risks, supporting faster and more informed decisions and deployment of resources. Supporting Safe Autonomous Operations 8. Safety@Sea Week also saw the announcement of a MOU between MPA and Ocean Infinity[2] to test, evaluate and validate trials for autonomous and remote marine operations in Singapore port waters. 9. Ocean Infinity will share operational insights and practical lessons from its experience in autonomous and remote maritime operations. MPA will contribute its expertise to guide the design and conduct of trials, and assess the safety and operational considerations arising from them. Both parties will also support capability development, operational experimentation and research partnerships. 10. The trials will provide further operational insights into autonomous vessels and Remote Operations Centres, and inform how such technologies can be safely introduced in Singapore port waters in the future. Recognising Industry Contributions to Maritime Safety 11. Safety@Sea Week also recognises the role of the maritime community in keeping people safe at sea. MPA Chief Executive Mr Ang Wee Keong presented the MPA Safety@Sea Awards to nine companies for their outstanding contributions to search and rescue efforts in 2025. 12. Letters of Commendation were presented to four companies for rendering assistance to those in distress at sea. Details of the recipients are in the Annex. <End of Release> [1] The Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) is an independent UK-based charity founded in 1982 that operates a world-renowned safety reporting system for the maritime and aviation sectors. Its primary focus is to ensure that individuals involved in aviation and maritime can share safety concerns and report close-call incidents and lessons learned through CHIRP’s confidential reporting service without fear of being identified or harming their careers. [2] Ocean Infinity is a marine technology company specialising in robotics and large-scale subsea data acquisition. It develops and operates robotic systems, including its Armada fleet, autonomous underwater vehicles and onshore operations centres, enabling safer and more efficient marine operations.

The latest news and commentary on how the US/Israel-Iran conflict is affecting the global maritime industry and shipping markets. A third ADNOC vessel was struck in two days in the Strait of Hormuz August 17, 2026 With a spate of attacks on vessels affiliated toAbu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC)the frequency of hostile actions against commercial shipping is increasing according to the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC). According to the UKMTO the hull of a bulker was struck by an unknown projectile while it was transiting the Omani corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel’s crew were reported to be safe with no casualties from the incident. Maritime security firm Vanguard Tech said the vessel involved was the Liberian registered bulkerAl Watan. According to Pole Star Global’s PurpleTrac the 2012-builtAl Watanis owned by ADNOC Logistics & Services. A day earlier on 13 August two ADNOC affiliated vessels theNavig8 Messi, owned by Navig8 majority owned by ADNOC L&S, and the Liberian-flagged AframaxTarif,owned by ADNOC L&S, were reported struck by UAVs during outbound voyages in the Strait. Related:US forces strike container ship in Gulf of Oman off Pakistan Both vessels were reported to have sustained minor damaged and continued sailing under their own power. All crew were reported safe and accounted for with no environmental damage. The two attacks were strongly condemned by theUAEgovernment which accused Iran of engaging in piracy. The threat level in the Strait remains at severe according to the JMIC, its second highest level with “deliberate hostile actions considered likely”. “Attack frequency against commercial shipping in the Strait has increased over the reporting period, including unknown-projectile strikes on both inbound and outbound transiting vessels. Reported damage has generally been limited; most vessels have continued under their own power, with no confirmed crew casualties,” JMIC said in an update released on 16 August. The increase in the number of attacks on commercial shipping was assessed as consistent with the severe threat level and did not indicate a change in intent or capability. “Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is expected to remain at reduced levels across both the northern Iranian-controlled route and the southern Omani corridor. Operator caution should continue, driven by a series of vessel attacks, ongoing US blockade enforcement, and elevated regional tension,” JMIC said. 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

AGENZIA.FOTOFLASH Sestri Levante –Eco-sostenibilità per ridurre la plastica e incentivare il riciclo.Promozione delle eccellenze artigianali ed enogastronomiche liguri. Cultura e impresa femminile da valorizzare. Sono i tre cardini del progetto che la sezione Tigullio di Fidapa (Federazione italiana donne, arti, professioni e affari) condivide con i Bagni Liguria diSestri Levante. La novità, che assume il ruolo di iniziativa pilota nel Levante, sarà presentata giovedì, alle 18, allo stabilimento di viale Rimembranza. Struttura che si distingue nel panorama locale (e ha pochi eguali nel resto della regione e del Paese) per la decisione di rimanere aperta undici mesi l’anno e per le scelte gestionali di tipo etico. «La sinergia che avviamo interessa la sostenibilità ambientale e il valore sociale - spiegaClaudia Amerio, presidente Fidapa Tigullio - Tutela ambientale e sviluppo economico del territorio sono al centro della collaborazione che nasce dalla volontà della Federazione e dei Bagni Liguria di promuovere un modello di accoglienza balneare ed economica che metta al centro il rispetto dell’ecosistema marino e l’identità ligure». Il progetto dettagliato e il calendario delle iniziative saranno presentati giovedì. «L’obiettivo - aggiungeAmerio- è generare un impatto positivo sul territorio attraverso tre macro-aree d’azione: lo sviluppo di buone pratiche per ridurre la plastica sulle spiagge, incentivare il riciclo e proteggere le biodiversità marine locali; la valorizzazione del territorio per mezzo della promozione delle eccellenze artigianali ed enogastronomiche liguri all’interno delle strutture balneari; organizzare occasioni di approfondimento dedicati al ruolo della donna nell’economia del turismo e della sostenibilità». I Bagni Liguria, gestiti daAlessandro Riccominie dalla sua famiglia, rappresentano un punto di riferimento del panorama balneare ligure. Un’ecospiaggia attenta all’ambiente e all’etica del lavoro dei dipendenti. «Dal rapporto conMonica Corte, socia Fidapa, nasce quest’alleanza che rispecchia la nostra filosofia imprenditoriale - raccontaElisabetta Riccomini, figlia diAlessandro- Siamo sensibili verso i temi ambientali;puntiamo a ridurre la plastica; siamo attenti alla differenziata e, per garantire una qualità elevata del servizio che offriamo, abbiamo creato una squadra che comprende anche dipendenti assunti a tempo indeterminato. Investiamo su formazione e stabilità di chi lavora con noi da anni».

Two of the Sino-Australian and Sino-American freight market’s most established independent operators have formalised a decade-long partnership, launching TCI Navia; a joint venture combining Navia’s technology-led freight platform with TCI International’s China-wide operational network. The new joint venture will cover a team of over 100 staff across Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Xiamen and Hong Kong and provide ocean freight, air freight, third-party logistics and customs brokerage services. The two businesses have had a relationship for over 10 years, with their partnership progressing rapidly over the last 5 years. This, combined with Navia’s proprietary technology stack, which allows customers to track items at the SKU level, provides real-time KPI reporting and a command-layer system that highlights exceptions early in the supply chain, made the joint venture a natural next step. TCI Navia China represents the first step in Navia’s global expansion strategy, with the Group targeting a wider footprint through other joint ventures or office openings across key trade markets in the medium and long term. We asked Simon Borg, CEO of the Navia Group, and Ricky Shon, Managing Director of TCI China, to shed light on the venture. Simon Borg: “Navia is an emerging global player, and on paper we have the volumes to stand up our own China operation. But the reality is that TCI China has been handling our freight for years, and the philosophies of our two businesses are remarkably aligned: the same obsession with customer care, the same flat structure, the same willingness to solve the hard problems rather than pass them on. Going it alone would have meant rebuilding something we already have. Formalising the partnership lets us spin up a team at scale on day one, with people we’ve trusted for the better part of a decade, and the transition is seamless for our customers because nothing about the service they already rely on changes, it just gets better.” Ricky Shon: “We have worked with the team at Navia for a long time now, and the working relationship has been great. Our customers really love the NaviaHub platform, and the teams of both companies are true experts. When you’re already working with good people, it makes sense to combine forces rather than go it alone.” Simon Borg: “The biggest shift for customers is that their entire supply chain, origin through destination, now sits on one platform. NaviaHub already gives our customers SKU-level visibility, live KPI reporting and exception management at the destination end; through the JV, that same visibility now extends right back into the China origin leg, where historically there’s been the least transparency in the industry. Onboarding is measured in days, not months, because we integrate directly with customers’ ERPs via API. And because it’s one ecosystem, not two vendors stitched together, customers get a single team accountable for the full lifecycle of their freight, not a handoff between a forwarder and an origin agent where things fall through the cracks.” Ricky Shon: “Customers are already benefitting from the partnership, as our working relationship between the two businesses is so close. But in addition to great service and exceptional technology, TCI Navia will morph from two strong mid-market players into an enterprise entity capable of taking on the freight conglomerates of the world while still providing the level of care that only an independent can give.” Simon Borg: “Trade patterns are shifting faster than most supply chains can adapt — tariffs move, routes close, sourcing bases relocate, and customers are increasingly asked to make commercial decisions with incomplete information. By bringing our two ecosystems onto one platform, we give customers full lifecycle visibility over every shipment, purchase order to final mile, and that visibility is the raw material for good decisions in a volatile environment. Shared intelligence across Navia’s network in Australia, the US, Malaysia and New Zealand and TCI’s footprint across China and the Far East means we can see disruption earlier, reroute faster, and give customers the data they need to make their own strategic calls. Two independent businesses couldn’t do that at the same depth. One joint venture can.” Ricky Shon: “Customers already had a great offering with TCI International and Navia working together as two independent entities. Now, as a joint business, the collaboration between the two is significantly amplified. The result means that our shared intelligence, expertise and technology provide a more powerful and equipped engine to help our customers navigate the disruption and uncertainty of the current world of trade.” Navia is a technology-enabled freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider operating across Australia, the United States, Malaysia and New Zealand. Navia’s proprietary platform, NaviaHub, gives customers real-time visibility at the SKU level, live KPI reporting and exception management tools designed to surface supply chain disruptions before they become costly.www.naviafreight.com TCI International Logistics is a global freight forwarder and logistics specialist headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, and founded in 1989. With 19 international branches, 156 partner companies and particular depth across China, with offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Xiamen and Hong Kong, TCI has built its reputation on deep Far East expertise, flat organisational structures and a commitment to customised customer solutions. TCI operates across sea freight, air freight, overland, rail and project logistics.www.mytcigroup.com TCI Navia: Greg Amanatidis, Director of Marketing[email protected] This article was sponsored by NaviaFreight

Calcio Coppa Italia: la Lazio subito eliminata, all'Olimpico il Mantova vince 2-0 Il tecnico Gattuso: 'È una batosta, chiediamo scusa e andiamo avanti' Redazione Ansa ROMA - Agosto 16,2026 - News L'avventura di Rino Gattuso sulla panchina della Lazio non parte con il piede giusto. I biancocelesti, infatti, alla prima uscita ufficiale perdono 2-0 con il Mantova, formazione di Serie B, e dicono addio alla Coppa Italia. A condannare la Lazio sono le reti di Ruocco, che a un quarto d'ora dalla fine si fa trovare pronto sull'assist dalla sinistra per spingere in rete il pallone, e poi di Cajazzo che a tempo scaduto arrotonda il punteggio infilando a porta vuota e consegnando ai lombardi i sedicesimi di finale da disputare contro la vincente del match tra Palermo e Lecce. Gattuso deve rinunciare a Romagnoli, fermato da un affaticamento, oltre a Tavares, Isaksen, Cataldi, Gigot e Patric. Eppure la Lazio avrebbe subito l'occasione di andare in vantaggio con la doppia chance capitata a Dele-Bashiru prima e Dia poi, che però non riescono a concretizzare. Il Mantova non ci sta a fare da sparring partner e si fa vedere in un paio di occasioni dalle parti di Mandas, ma il primo tempo si chiude sullo 0-0. Nella ripresa Gattuso prova a scuotere la Lazio, troppo compassata, con i cambi ma al minuto 75 arriva la doccia fredda firmata da Ruocco che porta avanti il Mantova e poi il raddoppio di Cajazzo a tempo scaduto che spinge nella porta vuota eliminando la Lazio, costretta ad abbandonare anzitempo quello che poteva essere l'unico vero obiettivo stagionale e a lasciare il campo tra i fischi dei pochissimi spettatori presenti all'Olimpico. Gattuso, 'è una batosta, chiediamo scusa e andiamo avanti' "E' una batosta, io ci metto la faccia perché è giusto così ma adesso dobbiamo stare zitti e pedalare. Sapevamo di avere tanto lavoro da fare, adesso fa male e bisogna chiedere scusa ma si va avanti. Siamo usciti con una squadra di Serie B, ci assumiamo le responsabilità, ma i ragazzi ce le stanno mettendo tutta, anche se non basta. Questo è un bel cazzotto in faccia, lo abbiamo sentito e speriamo di riuscire a lavorare con tranquillità. Fuori è normale che l'ambiente non sia contento e speriamo di cambiare anche questo" dice Gattuso a Sport Mediaset dopo la sconfitta. Il tecnico biancoceleste, poi, analizzando la partita sottolinea come "in questo momento brucia. Abbiamo avuto qualche occasione, ma abbiamo fatto le cose a metà. Dobbiamo migliorare, preferisco che i giocatori sbagliano le occasioni che creano; normale che, in questo momento, l'ambiente è questo qua ma non deve essere un alibi per noi. C'è da stare uniti e lavorare". Infine Gattuso preferisce non commentare le voci di mercato ammettendo come "oggi non se ne parla, sarebbe troppo facile farlo e cercare alibi. Poi vedremo cosa riusciremo a fare", conclude.

inInternational Shipping News17/08/2026 The tanker market has entered 2026 on a strong footing, driven by a convergence of geopolitical shifts, resilient oil demand, and tightening vessel supply. Freight rates surged to levels more than 60% above the 10-year average by late 2025, with very large crude carrier (VLCC) earnings peaking above $100,000/day, underscoring the bullish tone across the segment. “Longer voyage distances, driven by sanctions and subsequent trade realignments, have tightened supply and extended tonne-mile demand, propelling freight rates far beyond historical averages,” says Catrine Vestereng, SVP and Global Business Director for Tankers at DNV. “With oil demand remaining resilient, these factors are combining to create a market outlook that is both promising and complex, setting the stage for a pivotal year in the tanker segment.” Shifting geopolitical landscapeThis strength is underpinned by profound changes in global trade flows. Geopolitical uncertainty remains a defining feature of the tanker market in 2026. Sanctions on Russian crude and refined products have redirected flows away from traditional short-haul routes, creating longer voyages and tightening oil and vessel supply. “The geopolitical landscape has created an extremely complex environment for tankers,” says Vestereng. “Changing trade patterns – most notably increased imports to China and India from the Middle East and the Atlantic Basin instead of Russia – have resulted in vessels covering much longer distances, pushing tonne-mile demand to record highs.” By the end of 2025, vessel capacity utilization exceeded 90%, lifting freight rates well above historic norms, with VLCC and Suezmax rates both standing out at over 60% above 10-year averages. Resilient oil demand driving seaborne tradeThese factors are being reinforced by sustained global demand for crude oil and oil products, and low oil prices stemming from the production oversupply. China stands out as the main driving force, with over 1 million barrels per day (Mb/d) of new refinery capacity added since 2020 and a further 1.3-1.5 Mb/d set to come online before the end of the decade. “Most of China’s imports arrive via seaborne trade, reinforcing the critical role of tankers in global energy logistics,” says Nicolai Hansteen, Tanker Market Specialist and Business Development Manager at DNV. “India is also expanding its import footprint, further strengthening tonne-mile demand and sustaining high utilization rates across the fleet. These dynamics ensure that, despite long-term decarbonization trends, the near-term outlook for oil transport remains bullish.” Bullish tanker market fuelling surge in newbuildsAfter a surge in orders during 2024, when newbuild orders reached their highest levels in the last decade at around 33 million gross tonnes, the pace moderated to around 20 million gross tonnes in 2025. Nonetheless, driven by a bullish tonne-mile market and high freight rates, the tanker newbuild market is entering a critical phase, and the stage is set for a possible next major tanker newbuild cycle. “While there are a number of factors at play, the next newbuild cycle will likely be driven by an acute need for more capacity on the market,” says Hansteen. “The current orderbook stands at about 17% of the fleet and this is insufficient to fully offset ageing tonnage, particularly in the VLCC and Suezmax segments.” While newbuild prices remain elevated, albeit slightly softened recently, improving yard slot availability in Asia, particularly China, is expected to support steady ordering activity through 2026 and beyond. In the longer term, this is likely to be sustained by elevated freight rates, incentivising further investment despite high newbuild prices. Energy efficiency takes the lead with tanker newbuildsWhile decarbonization remains a defining challenge for shipping, tanker owners are taking a pragmatic route when it comes to newbuilds. Rather than investing in alternative fuel propulsion, which carries high upfront costs and uncertain payback, owners are focusing on proven energy-efficiency measures that deliver immediate gains. “Right now, the priority is on technologies that reduce fuel consumption and emissions without disrupting operational flexibility,” says Vestereng. “We’re seeing widespread adoption of advanced propeller designs, and silicon hull coatings, alongside systems like waste-heat recovery and shaft generators. Variable frequency drives are becoming standard, and shore power connections are appearing on smaller product tankers to cut emissions in port. Scrubbers remain standard equipment for the bigger vessels, mainly to reduce the fuel expenditure.” Other measures include optimizing auxiliary engines and introducing peak-shaving solutions to manage power demand more efficiently. More radical options, such as wind-assisted propulsion technologies, remain on the sidelines due to long payback periods and operational complexity. In the longer term, owners see biofuels as a practical and tangible bridge to meet tightening emissions targets, leveraging existing engine designs rather than committing to alternative-fuelled engines in the newbuild phase, or costly retrofits for the existing fleet. Supply strain extends vessel age thresholdsAs the tanker market tightens, the fate of older vessels is under scrutiny. Charterers have traditionally capped age at 20 years, but supply constraints have pushed limits to 25 in some trades. “Oil majors remain the most restrictive, with rigorous vetting, while traders are more lenient,” says Vestereng. This shift comes against the backdrop of an ageing global fleet. By the end of 2025, 23% of all tankers were over 20 years old, and 45% were 15 years or older, up from 36% a decade ago. In the crude segment, 40% of VLCCs and Suezmaxes are now older than 15 years, while in the Aframaxes segment the ratio is over 45%. Older tonnage faces rising costs and emissions challenge“This ageing trend has real operational consequences,” continues Vestereng. “Older vessels consume more fuel, emit more greenhouse gases, and face higher maintenance costs, making them increasingly unattractive for charterers and environmentally sensitive cargo owners.”For owners, scrapping decisions hinge on economics. Elevated freight rates and weak demolition prices have delayed retirements, but once earnings ease, a significant wave of scrapping is inevitable as efficiency and decarbonization goals take priority. Until then, older ships may linger in storage or sanctioned trades, but their role in regulated global shipping is rapidly fading. Added safety concerns from the sanctioned fleetAlongside the mainstream market, the continued rise of the sanctioned fleet remains a major concern for regulators and industry stakeholders. These vessels, mainly operated out of Russia, Iran, and Venezuela, operate outside normal compliance frameworks, without proper insurance or monitoring, creating significant safety and environmental risks. Many of these ships are well beyond 20 years old, compounding worries about structural integrity and operational reliability. “The lack of oversight in this segment is troubling,” says Vestereng. “We’re talking about vessels that fall outside normal class, statutory and vetting inspection with minimal maintenance and no insurance if something goes wrong. This is particularly concerning for the crew on board these vessels who may not be aware about the safety risks they are exposed to.” While high freight rates have kept some older tonnage active in sanctioned trades, their presence underscores the urgent need for stricter enforcement and transparency. As mainstream charterers tighten age limits and prioritize efficiency, the sanctioned fleet stands in stark contrast, highlighting the divide between regulated and unregulated operations in global tanker shipping. Navigating opportunity and risk in a complex tanker marketAs 2026 unfolds, opportunity lies ahead for stakeholders in the tanker market, but it comes against a backdrop of risk and uncertainty. Elevated freight rates, resilient oil demand, and shifting trade patterns continue to underpin a bullish outlook, while structural changes – driven by fleet renewal, decarbonization pressures, and evolving charterer requirements – will shape long-term strategies. At the same time, geopolitical uncertainty, as highlighted by recent developments in Venezuela, underscores the unpredictability of global energy flows and the need for agility. “The fundamentals are strong, but this is not a market for complacency,” says Vestereng. “Owners and operators must navigate a fine balance between capitalizing on today’s opportunities and preparing for tomorrow’s regulatory and geopolitical challenges.”Source: DNV,https://www.dnv.com/expert-story/maritime-impact/bullish-outlook-for-tanker-market-amid-global-uncertainties/

What do the first six months of 2026 tell us about the state of global container shipping? In this episode of The Loadstar Podcast, Charlotte Goldstone is joined by Container Trades Statistics CEO Nigel Pusey and The Loadstar managing editor Gavin van Marle to dig into the numbers behind the biggest stories shaping the market. From an 8.9% surge in Far East exports and continued growth in intra-Asia trade, to tariffs, shifting sourcing strategies and the impact of the Middle East conflict, the trio explore how geopolitics and disruption have reshaped global container flows. They also revisit predictions made earlier this year – including whether the European peak season came early, how long Red Sea diversions would last, and whether carriers would begin returning to Suez – before looking ahead to what could shape the second half of 2026.

Fabrizio Polverini Genova – Alta tensione nel mondo dell’emergenza genovese per due nomine,contestate da medici, sindacati e dall’Ordine delle professioni infermieristiche. La dirigente delle professioni sanitarieRoberta Zanettiè stata nominata «coordinatrice del personale tecnico e sanitario del dipartimento regionale emergenza urgenza», guidato dal direttore del 118 ligure, il lombardo Angelo Giupponi, che ha vinto il concorso bandito dalla Regione. La nomina non prevede una modifica del contratto e del trattamento economico. Zanetti, genovese, ex Alisa, ha lavorato fino a dicembre alla Asl imperiese, a stretto contatto con il direttore sociosanitario, l’espertoFabrizio Polveriniche è stato in corsa in corsa per dirigere prima l’Area imperiese e poi l’area spezzina. Una curiosità: i vertici sanitari di Ats hanno ammesso di non essere stati informati dell’incarico nell’emergenza. Il presidente dell’Ordine delle professioni infermieristiche Carmelo Gagliano esprime forti perplessità sulla nomina di Zanetti. «Spero che abbia solo le funzioni amministrative, maforse non ha l’esperienza necessaria, dovrà occuparsi di tutto il sistema ligure, un ambiente che non conosce». Ufficialmente non va oltre ma, a quanto pare, si augura che si tratti di un incarico a tempo. L’altra settimana, allo stesso Polverini è stato affidato l’incarico didirettore “supplente” del numero unico 112: è risultato il più idoneo a ricoprire l’incarico di sostituzione per nove mesi, più altri sei. La nomina è stata firmata da Claudia Reggiani, direttrice di Liguria Salute.

Ascolta la versione audio dell'articolo 3' di lettura English Version Translated by AI. For feedback, please contact english@ilsole24ore.com È la prima nave Explora journeys (brand di lusso del gruppo Msc crociere) alimentata a Gnl. Explora III, consegnata a Genova, da Fincantieri, il 23 luglio scorso, e successivamente arrivata a Barcellona (con a bordo Jannik Sinner, il tennista italiano, numero uno al mondo, come ospite d’onore), per celebrare il battesimo ufficiale e quindi partire per suo viaggio inaugurale, è progettata per utilizzare oggi gas naturale liquefatto e, in futuro, combustibili rinnovabili come bioGnl e Gnl sintetico. È inoltre dotata di numerose altre tecnologie green, quali la connessione shore power, che consente di collegarsi alla rete elettrica dei porti dotati delle necessarie infrastrutture, spegnendo i motori durante la sosta. Chiedilo al Sole Le domande sono suggerite automaticamente da 24Ore AI sulla base del contenuto visualizzato. Domande di approfondimento generate da 24Ore AI Explora III, lusso a bordo Photogallery10 foto Visualizza Ma oltre a essere un punto fermo verso la transizione ecologica nel mondo delle crociere, Explora III è un concentrato di soluzioni di lusso che, in questa stagione inaugurale, approderà nel Nord Europa, in Islanda, Groenlandia e Nord America, offrendo agli ospiti l’occasione di esplorare alcune tra le destinazioni più affascinanti del mondo. Loading... La nave conta 19,2 metri di lunghezza in più, rispetto alle gemelle Explora I ed Explora II e, assicura la compagnia armatrice, ogni metro aggiuntivo è stato dedicato all’esperienza degli ospiti, offrendo 19,5 metri quadrati di spazi pubblici per ospite, uno dei rapporti più elevati dell’intero settore e il più generoso della flotta Explora Journeys. Lusso informale «La vera evoluzione di Explora III - afferma Antonio Di Nenno, director of architecture & design del brand - è il nostro concetto di lusso informale, oggi ancora più maturo e coerente, in ogni ambiente della nave. Il lusso deve essere ovunque, senza mai apparire formale o intimidatorio. Deve essere elegante, confortevole e familiare, proprio come sentirsi a casa». Questa filosofia, spiega una nota, «trova la sua massima espressione nella hall completamente riprogettata, concepita come il vero salotto della nave. Una scenografica scala asimmetrica in marmo perlato di Sicilia e Sahara noir si sviluppa nello spazio a doppia altezza, illuminato da lampadari Venini, realizzati a mano a Murano, secondo antiche tecniche artigianali».

Key takeaway: The Court of International Trade’s ruling that IEEPA authorizes the President to revoke duty-free treatment for sub-$800 imports removes the last legal uncertainty hanging over a year-old policy shift that has already reshaped cross-border parcel economics. The last shippers hoping the courts might resurrect the de minimis exemption can stop hoping. On August 13, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled unanimously that President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to eliminate duty-free treatment ...