Global Scans · Transport · Weekly Summary

• [New] With more people living in cities and using different ways of travelling there will come a greater need to make better use of existing assets says Cummins, who predicts on-demand transport services, car sharing and use of apps will become more prevalent. ITS International
• [New] The possibility of constructing a hydrogen network to transport green hydrogen from renewable energy sources to consumers in Poland and Germany will be analyzed. ILF.com
• [New] Starting in 2033, the RML will transport up to 8 gigawatts of wind power from the north to consumption centers in the south - via four projects, at a voltage of 525 kV and with a total length of over 600 kilometers. ILF.com
• [New] As one of Europe's largest energy infrastructure projects, SuedLink will transport 4 GW of wind-generated electricity over approximately 700 km from northern to southern Germany via a ± 525 kV HVDC link using ~550 kV underground cables. ILF.com
• [New] The International Energy Agency underscores that shifting freight from road to automated rail could reduce transport-sector CO2 emissions by up to 75% per tonne-kilometre. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Hyundai Motor Group and Korea Aerospace Industries are targeting 2034 for commercialization of a jointly developed dual-use eVTOL covering urban air mobility, cargo transport, emergency response and military resupply and reconnaissance. Boston Warwick
• [New] BloombergNEF expects road transport fuel consumption to peak by 2029 and then begin to decline. E-TECH EUROPE 2026
• [New] 5G-enabled SD-WAN solutions could generate €10 billion in revenue by 2027, driven by increased demand from industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The International Air Transport Association (IATA) targets 10% of global aviation fuel to be SAF by 2030, and the EU's ReFuelEU Aviation regulation mandates a 2% SAF blend by 2025, escalating to 70% by 2050. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The transportation sector faces significant regulatory pressure to decarbonize, particularly in the European Union where the 'Fit for 55' package mandates zero emissions for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles by 2035. SpringerLink
• [New] If transport emissions continue on their current trajectory, they will increase by about 21% between 2016 and 2030. HOVSCO
• [New] Beyond passenger transport, Rail Baltica is presented as a strategic infrastructure project that will strengthen trade while also improving military mobility in the current geopolitical context. Europe a Contre-Courant
• [New] Asia Pacific offers large-scale growth opportunities due to rapid urbanization, transport modernization, and extensive public infrastructure programs. ReAnIn
• [New] Escalating geopolitical tensions, including ongoing conflict in the Middle East, are reshaping global transport patterns disrupting airspace, rerouting shipping lanes, and increasing operational and security risks. The Lime Street Guide
• [New] Companies like Volocopter and Lilium are pioneering electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) drones, which are expected to revolutionize last-mile delivery and passenger transport. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Threat actors exploited unpatched legacy software and missing Multi-Factor Authentication within critical transport infrastructure. Transport Intelligence
• [New] From natural disasters, weather events, to conflict and cyber attacks, the global supply chain, logistics and transport industry is highly vulnerable to disruption. Transport Intelligence
• [New] Stronger partnerships between multinational corporations, SMEs, and start-ups will be encouraged to innovate and support sustainable transport, with a focus on regional connectivity ahead of Singapore's ASEAN chairmanship in 2027. ST
• [New] Indian transportation and logistics output is forecast to grow by 8.9% in 2026 and by 7.1% in 2027. atradius
• [New] Chinese transportation and logistics output is forecast to expand by 4.8% in 2026 and by 4.9% in 2027, supported by steady industrial production, continued export diversification, and sustained domestic consumption recovery. atradius
• [New] Construction of CO2 transport and storage infrastructure has now begun at both Track-1 clusters, which are expected to start operations in 2028. Climate Change Committee
• [New] The National Wealth Fund announced a £28.6 million investment to support the development of Peak Cluster CO2 transport system, which could support CCS for four cement and lime plants. Climate Change Committee

Last updated: 17 July 2026