The maritime industry is facing major challenges, and not only with regard to the energy transition and the transformation to a climate-neutral economy. Market players also have to contend with geopolitical conflicts and cyberattacks. Experts from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, the Association of German Seaport Operators, the Fraunhofer Centre for Maritime Logistics and Services and the German Maritime Institute view this explosive cocktail from their respective standpoints – and have various ideas for cooperation.