Feature Story
June 20, 2025
The role of ESS and hydrogen fuel cells in maritime energy security
Most people rarely consider how the world’s goods or energy reach them. Smartphones made from globally sourced materials arrive within a day or two. Gas flows to stovetops, lights flick on, and fuel appears at the pump — all without a second thought. But behind this convenience lies a vast and often invisible system of global logistics and energy transport. At its core is the global shipping industry. Around 80% to 90% of global trade moves by sea, including a significant share of the world’s fu