Global Scans · Transport · Weekly Summary

• [New] The global Automotive and Transportation sector was valued at USD 3.1 trillion by the end of 2022 and is expected to increase to USD 4.86 trillion by 2032. Market.us
• [New] Dominant Service: Transportation is expected to lead with approximately 40% share in 2026, while digital inventory solutions are projected to be the fastest-growing during 2026-2033, reflecting tightening need for coordinated emergency response systems. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Hydrogen is the key to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 as it will contribute largely to decarbonization in transportation, power generation, and industry. WEEK
• [New] Standalone trackers are poised to lead with a forecasted 35% revenue share in 2026, owing to widespread adoption across transportation, logistics, and personal asset monitoring applications. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Self-driving technology could prevent up to 490 fatalities, 8,800 injuries and 23,000 crashes per year by 2035, equivalent to US$9.4bn in annual benefits under US Department of Transportation standards. Automotive World
• [New] Autonomous technology could more than double fleet utilization by enabling round-the-clock operations, reducing fuel waste by up to 32% and delivering US$9bn in annual purchasing power gains for US households through lower transportation costs. Automotive World
• [New] The transportation segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of approximately 78.5% between 2026 and 2035, driven by increasing adoption of ammonia as a maritime bunker fuel following the IMO's 2023 GHG Strategy. GlobeNewswire
• [New] The State Department has authorized the use of $40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East because of disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war. FDD
• [New] The $1 billion Arctic Infrastructure Fund will help build and expand the most important dual-use transportation infrastructure in the Arctic. Transport Canada
• [New] Florida will run a statewide program in three phases focused on cargo delivery, passenger transportation, automation, and medical response. Student News Daily
• [New] Four states spanning the Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountains and the Plains of Oklahoma will test a range of next-generation aircraft and operational concepts under the leadership of the Utah Department of Transportation. Fox Business
• [New] Recent tensions in the Persian Gulf and disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz have increased concerns about potential energy supply disruptions and rising transport costs. investing.com
• The Utah Department of Transportation plans to test a wide range of aircraft across four states in the Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountains, and the plains of Oklahoma. Q104.3
• The Florida Department of Transportation will focus its operations on cargo transport, medical flights, and automation. Noticias Ambientales
• Thailand's economy in 2026 may grow by only 1-2%, amid risks from energy prices and geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict in the Middle East, which could raise both energy and transport costs. Ravipa Noonsawasdi
• Saudi Arabia has set targets for 2030: 25% of freight transport and 15% of public transit to be autonomous. Gasgoo Auto News
• Approximately 140,000 residents across Canada's North are expected to benefit from improved infrastructure, housing, transportation, and economic opportunities. ONEST Network
• As part of a commitment to a clean, innovative, and inclusive transportation system, Transport Canada will launch the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program as part of Canada's new Automotive Strategy. Transport Canada
• In 2026-27, total planned spending (including internal services) for Transport Canada is $3,940,442,707 and total planned full-time equivalent staff (including internal services) is 6,434. Transport Canada
• Hydrogen could meet between 20% and 35% of the UK's final energy demand by 2050, supporting decarbonization across industry, transport and heating. Highways Today
• SpaceX bears the cost risk but retains complete freedom to commercialize the Starship architecture for Starlink deployment, national security missions, commercial cargo, and eventually point-to-point transportation. Rise of the Black Dragon
• Florida's program will test a wide range of uses, such as cargo delivery, passenger transport, automated flights, and emergency medical missions. Avgeekery.com

Last updated: 27 March 2026