New data from maritime consultancy Drewry reveals a stark divergence in renewable energy investment patterns that’s sending shockwaves through the specialized shipping sector.
While global renewable investment hit a record US$386 billion in the first half of 2025 up 10% year-over-year the distribution tells a more complex story of political priorities and strategic competition.
The United States, once a renewable energy pioneer, has seen investment collapse by 36% as the Trump administration’s tariff regime creates what industry experts call an “energy security paradox.”
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