New cars are seen on a cargo ship as they are ready for shipping next to the Volkswagen plant in Emden, northwestern Germany, on April 23, 2026 during a media day ahead of the National Maritime Conference. The National Maritime Conference (NMK), scheduled for April 29 and 30, 2026, is the German government's central event for supporting the maritime industry. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP via Getty Images)