The rationale for this compensation framework is the exceptional form of limitation of liability granted by law to the ship-owner, the salvor and a mixed group of other persons involved in the operation of the ship. This limitation of liability is the derogation to the general principle of private law that a party who is liable to compensate the damage of another party, must compensate the damage in full. 

The underlying argument is that the ship-owner must be protected against his exposure to extreme liability risks resulting from the operation of the ship, by allowing him to limit his liability to insurable amounts at reasonable costs to be calculated by reference to the tonnage of the ship. The 2010 HNS Convention ensures that those affected by hazardous and noxious cargo incidents involving sea-going vessels are able to reach fair and prompt compensation, while providing legal certainty for industry and governments.

It is not necessary to say that relevant incidents with hazardous and noxious cargo could be quite impactful. The Convention operates under the “polluter pays” principle as the HNS industries are committed to pay compensation through an international system embedded in the Convention. In this way all parties concerned (producing and receiving parties as well as coastal and port States) are able to rely on a system with clear claims criteria. In order to rely on the compensation mechanisms of the 2010 HNS Convention, it is for ports of the utmost importance to verify if their respective national Governments have acceded to the Convention, and if not, urge their Governments to do so by becoming a State Party to the Convention. Further detailed information can be found here. 

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4-Jun

Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP):

CMP’s Annual General Meeting 2025 

5-Jun

North Sea Port: 

Ghent Festivities: free boat tours in the Ghent part of North Sea Port

9-Jun

APS- Administração dos Portos de Sines e do Algarve, SA:

Sines will now have its own Customs office.

National Ports Authority (APN), Cameroon: 

The National Digital Assembly at the Government Action Fair

Port Autonome de Conakry: 

Transformation of the port area: the Autonomous Port of Conakry focuses on security and sanitation

Ports of Cabo Verde: 

ENAPOR meets with IMO consultants as part of the Maritime Single Window Mission.

10-Jun

Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Company: 

BPI Co. highlights Bulgaria’s strategic role as a logistics bridge between Europe and Asia at international forum in Istanbul

Hamburg Port Authority: 

High-Profile Speakers and Key Future Topics: All About Ports Presents Conference Programme

Port of Bergen: 

Join from the start: Bergen Cruise Network opens for members

North Tyrrhenian Port Network Authority: 

ITS students attend classes in Italian ports

11-Jun

bremenports GmbH & Co. KG: 

The successful launch event of the alliance in Berlin sends a positive signal.

12-Jun

Freeport of Riga Authority:

New container shipping route to Portugal opened at the Port of Riga

Port of Antwerp-Bruges: 

In search of more sustainable fuels

13-Jun

Maldives Ports Limited: 

MPL Represented Civil Service Conference

14-Jun

Mogadishu Port Authority:  

Simad University and the meeting of students from the Colleges of Economics and Management.

15-Jun

Associated Icelandic Ports: 

Successful Cruise Europe 2026 conference in Reykjavík

Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahìa de Algeciras:

GLOBAL GATEWAY. Experts from Spain, Panama, and Colombia are meeting in Algeciras to analyze how port logistics are being electrified.

Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao: 

CSP Bilbao invests 9.5 million euros in the largest dockside crane in the Atlantic Arc

Port of Amsterdam:

Port of Amsterdam tightens guidelines for shore leave

Port of Helsinki Ltd: 

A carbon dioxide terminal is being built in Vuosaari.

16-Jun

Puertos del Estado: 

Ports of Spain showcase their advantages for project cargo at Breakbulk Europe

Oslo Port Authority: 

The Port of Oslo will rehabilitate the Tanker Pier

Port Autonome de Cotonou: 

The PAC receives the President of the AfDB

The National Ports Agency, Morocco:

Publication of the 2025 edition of the Competitiveness Observatory Report for ports managed by the ANP

17-Jun

HAROPA PORT: 

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy strengthens the offshore wind industry in Le Havre

Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia (Port Authority of Valencia): 

Valenciaport maintains container traffic until May despite the decline in bulk cargo

18-Jun

Autorità Portuale di Genova (Port Authority of Genoa): 

From project cargo to bulk: the Ports of Genoa remain a platform at the service of the industry

Autoridad Portuaria de Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Ports of Tenerife): 

The Port Authority of Tenerife upgrades its lighthouse remote control system with predictive intelligence.

Dublin Port Company: 

Shipwrecks of Dublin Bay exhibition launches at Dublin Port

19-Jun

Autoridad Portuaria de Huelva: 

A total of 202 social, cultural, educational and sports projects are beneficiaries of the 2026 Port-City Call for Proposals

Durres Port Authority:

Durres Port Authority, part of the Maritime Forum 2026

Port of Rotterdam Authority (Havenbedrijf Rotterdam N.V.): 

Parliamentary letter: Maasvlakte II ruled out as a location for new nuclear power plants

Port Authority of Vigo: 

The Navigation Council takes stock of the activity at the Port of Vigo: traffic growth, infrastructure modernization and progress towards a “green port”

20-Jun

Port of Beirut:

From the port of Beirut to the heart of the Kingdom: The first shipment of Lebanese exports departs after the lifting of the embargo

23-Jun

Autoritat Portuària de Barcelona: 

The Port of Barcelona awards the final contract for electrifying the Adossat wharf for 12.1 million euros

Port of London Authority: 

Slower start to trade through the Port of London in 2026, buoyed by a boom in imports from China

America Region

2-Jun

Santos Port Authority: 

APS awards contract for deepening the Port of Santos to 16 meters.

10-Jun

National Ports Administration:

Uruguay assumes the Presidency of the Technical Advisory Committee on Waterways of the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP-OAS) 

11-Jun

Georgia Ports Authority (GPA):

GPA’s Ocean Terminal renovation now 55 percent complete

12-Jun

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority:

Holdom Overpass Project: upcoming traffic and construction impacts 

13-Jun

Port Autonome d’ Abidjan (Abidjan Port Authority): 

GREEN AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE: THE PORT OF ABIDJAN SHOWCASES ITS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MODEL IN MACAO

15-Jun

Montreal Port Authority: 

The Port of Montreal at the heart of one of the largest energy storage projects in Canada

16-Jun

Port of San Diego:

Port of San Diego Chair Ann Moore Receives SDAPA Planning Pioneer Award 

Port of Tacoma:

Port of Tacoma Commission approves ground lease for major cold storage facility expected to create up to 400 jobs

17-Jun

Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso (EPV): 

Puerto Valparaíso and TPV sign extension of Terminal 2 concession until 2029

Northwest Seaport Alliance: 

NWSA Exports Above Five-Year Average, While Imports Increase in May

18-Jun

Port of Hueneme: 

Anchored by Safety: Port of Hueneme Holds Maritime Security and Emergency Response Exercise

20-Jun

Port of Los Angeles:

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka on CNN Newsroom Primetime 

22-Jun

Autoridad Marítima de Panamá (Panama Maritime Authority): 

THE PORTS OF BALBOA AND CRISTÓBAL SHOW A POSITIVE RECOVERY TREND.

Palermo Sociedad Portuaria S.A: 

Palermo Sociedad Portuaria is recognized by ANDI for its leadership in gender equality in the port sector

Port of Long Beach:

Port of Long Beach Cargo Shows Double-Digit Growth

23-Jun

Port of Oakland: 

Port of Oakland Cargo Volume Rises in May as Imports and Exports Grow

Asia and Oceania Region

3-Jun

Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd: 

Catchment rehabilitation supporting healthier regional waterways

4-Jun

Kuantan Port Authority:

Kuantan Port Achieves Another Milestone in Supporting Malaysia’s Energy Transition 

6-Jun

Port Klang Authority:

Port Klang Authority and Kenya Ports Authority strengthen nearly two decades of cooperation 

9-Jun

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority: 

JNPA Celebrates World Environment Day 2026 with a Series of Awareness and Sustainability Initiatives

Ulsan Port Authority: 

Ulsan Port Authority Supports Overseas Expansion of SME Partners at Greek Shipbuilding and Marine Exhibition

10-Jun

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA): 

PPA RECOGNIZED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PROCUREMENT MONITORING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero): 

Kijing Terminal Handles First Container Shipment

11-Jun

NSW Ports: 

Community Get Behind-the-Scenes Look at NSW’s Major Trade Ports

Incheon Port Authority: 

Day 1 of the 7th Incheon International Maritime Forum: Presenting Specialization Measures for the Port Industry Incorporating AI Based on a Strategy Tailored for the Capital Region

South Port New Zealand Ltd.: 

Southland Logs Head to India as Trade Resumes

16-Jun

Port Nelson Limited: 

Nelson Harbour Board – The first decision-makers 1901

17-Jun

Solomon Islands Ports Authority: 

SOLOMON PORTS UNVEILS LANDMARK KULABULE JETTY, EXPANDING DOMESTIC SHIPPING CAPACITY

18-Jun

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA): 

SBMA, Olongapo City to celebrate joint Pride Month on June 27

19-Jun

Guangzhou Port Authority: 

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao yacht free travel program was officially launched, with the first batch of Hong Kong and Macao yachts making their maiden voyage into the country.

Lyttelton Port Company Ltd.: 

MidlandPort marks a decade of growth

Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group: 

The Group’s Party Committee convened a meeting to study and educate on establishing and practicing a correct view of performance and a meeting to strengthen work style and efficiency.

Port of Newcastle: 

Seafarer Welfare Fund marks $1.5m milestone in third year

PSA International Pte Ltd: 

LOCONI INTERMODAL LAUNCHES DIRECT RAIL CONNECTION FROM BALTIC HUB TO OSTRAVA, STRENGTHENING ITS CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPEAN NETWORK 

22-Jun

Busan Port Authority: 

Busan Port Authority Successfully Concludes ‘Busan Port Ship Open House & Experience Event’

Taiwan International Ports Corp., Ltd.: 

Taiwan International Ports Corporation launches “Innovation Proposal Competition” to revamp its organizational DNA and lead the way in corporate sustainability.

23-Jun

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Korea: 

Meeting with the Minister of Health and Energy of the Faroe Islands, Denmark

Sohar Port and Freezone:

SOHAR PORT AND FREEZONE EARNS TWO ACCOLADES AT THE LOGISTICS MIDDLE EAST AWARDS 2026

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The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will free about 50 containerships (around 300,000 TEU, 0.9% of global capacity), so the immediate impact on freight rates will be limited. Shipping lines are prioritizing the retrieval of stranded vessels over the rapid restoration of services in the Middle East Gulf (MEG), while war risk premiums remain high. A portion of the stranded fleet (about 25%) is sanctioned/Iranian-owned and unlikely to re-enter the main market. The key factor for freight rates is not the Strait of Hormuz, but whether carriers return to Red Sea routes. A rapid return to the Red Sea is unlikely in the near term, keeping supply tight and freight rates relatively firm, though a full return could quickly push rates down.

Read more: Lloyd’s List

Iran and US to begin immediate demilitarisation of Hormuz after MOU signed

The US and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to begin immediate demilitarisation of the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides agreed to cease military actions and negotiate a final agreement within 60 days. The US will lift its naval blockade within 30 days and consider removing sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets, and allowing oil exports. Iran will ensure safe passage for commercial vessels free of charge for 60 days, while beginning demining and the removal of military obstacles within 30 days. Talks (including with Oman and the Gulf states) will address the future governance of the strait, including possible tolls, though the legality under international law (UNCLOS) remains unclear. While freedom of navigation is improving, uncertainty remains about long-term arrangements, especially fees and enforcement.

Read more: Lloyd’s List

Tentative Strait of Hormuz transits continue despite Iranian closure and toll threats

Commercial shipping has continued through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran’s claim that it closed the waterway and threatened action against non-compliant vessels. Some ships delayed or altered their routes, but many continued to use Iranian-approved and US-protected corridors. Iran introduced a new insurance requirement and may impose future tolls, while the US warned it could also charge fees if no agreement is reached. The situation has increased uncertainty, leading to higher war-risk premiums, operational delays, and more cautious routing decisions. The strait remains a high-risk area as US-Iran ceasefire talks proceed, with geopolitical tensions directly affecting maritime operations.

Read more: Lloyd’s List

US-Iran talks show progress, but shipping fears another ‘Groundhog Day’

US–Iran talks are showing signs of progress, boosting market optimism and driving up Chinese shipping stocks. However, shipping industry participants remain cautious, as past agreements have repeatedly failed, creating a “Groundhog Day” cycle of opening and closing the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a preliminary deal to reopen the strait, significant uncertainties remain, including war risk premiums, sanctions relief, and safety conditions. Industry experts warn that even in a best-case scenario, full recovery of shipping networks will take months, with stable operations unlikely until mid-September 2026. Overall, while a deal can be reached quickly, rebuilding trust and restoring normal shipping operations will take much longer.

Read more: Lloyd’s List

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