Part of the more pronounced warming observed in 2023 and 2024 has so far remained unexplained. Now, researchers at the University of Maryland are pointing to a new phenomenon in the Indian Ocean. Its impact is said to have been as significant as that of El Niño.
By Lukas Bayer
The feared collapse of the IMO’s climate program did not materialize. The LNG lobby and a group of oil-producing nations led by the US were unable to halt the NZF negotiations. However, uncertainty remains.
By David Goeßmann
The European Commission is making new energy price relief measures available for industry, transportation and agriculture. However, Ursula von der Leyen and Teresa Ribera are urging EU member states not to overdo it. No one knows how long the crisis will last.
By Manuel Berkel
According to a recent survey, more than 30% of respondents see Singapore as the country that has contributed the most to solving regional challenges. Only 22% named previous frontrunner Indonesia.
By Angela Köckritz
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee will soon hold another meeting to discuss the decarbonization of maritime shipping. Some countries are challenging a compromise on this issue that was painstakingly negotiated in 2025. If it is reopened for negotiation, it would be a significant step backward.
By Fritz Vorholz
A prominent US congresswoman has urged Peru’s next government to take control of the Chinese-run megaport of Chancay.
By Angela Köckritz
A new study predicts that e-fuels have great potential for achieving climate neutrality in the transportation sector. Critics, however, warn of major technical hurdles, financing problems and new dependencies on suppliers.
By Nico Beckert
A Chinese ship has, for the first time, used an alternative route through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite price controls, oil prices in China rose, leading to long lines at gas stations.
By Fabian Peltsch
COSCO Shipping Ports wants to acquire additional ports to cushion the impact of geopolitical crises. The company reported strong overseas performance in 2025.
By Redaktion Table
A container ship chartered by the German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has been damaged in the Persian Gulf. The G-7 countries are planning joint security measures for shipping routes while the security situation remains uncertain.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
