Global Scans · Transport · Weekly Summary

• [New] The cargo bikes segment is swiftly emerging at an anticipated CAGR of 8.2% from 2026 to 2034, with the increasing need for efficient urban logistics and family transportation solutions. Market Data Forecast
• [New] As urban population density and traffic congestion in Taiwan major cities continue to intensify, the demand for congestion-bypassing urban air mobility solutions will grow proportionally with the severity of the surface transportation problem eVTOL addresses. Mobility Foresights
• [New] The ASEAN region's combined GDP growth projection of 4.8% through 2030 supports infrastructure investments in transportation, energy, and industrial facilities that drive sealing product demand. Persistence Market Research
• [New] As mobility networks modernise and cities grow, annual transport spending will rise from US$ 1.4 trillion in 2024 to US$ 2.4 trillion in 2050, representing a cumulative total of US$ 50 trillion. PwC
• [New] Transport and power will continue to be the biggest areas of investment, accounting for about half of global infrastructure spending to 2050. PwC
• [New] Annual spending on transport, which accounts for 40.8% of total investment, will grow by 86% between 2024 and 2050, led by major expansions in roads, rail, and airports. PwC
• [New] As ammonia emerges as a global energy source, its storage, use, and transport will increase, particularly throughout the maritime transportation system - a network of approximately 95,000 miles of coastline, more than 25,000 miles of waterways, and 361 ports of entry. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• [New] The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long-Term Demand Projections for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050. TravelMole
• [New] The Transport-as-a-Service (TaaS) model for passenger AVs alone is expected to add $26 trillion to Gross World Product by 2030. Special Competitive Studies Project
• [New] As electrification accelerates across transportation, buildings, and industry, electricity demand in Canada is projected to grow significantly by 2050. Power & Telecom
• [New] In 2026, AI has transitioned from a buzzword to an expected component of planning, transportation, warehousing, and supplier management workflows. GoFreight
• [New] The United States will require the development of at least 30,000 additional miles of CO2 transportation pipelines by 2050 to support large-scale carbon capture and storage infrastructure. openpr
• [New] Develop carbon-free and carbon-neutral transportation fuels: Airlines have committed to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2050. NASA
• [New] Central and Eastern Europe shows the fastest relative growth, driven by transport and logistics, while Southern Europe is mixed: Turkey's rapid growth will be underpinned by urbanization and transport; Spain and Italy will prioritise social infrastructure and power. PwC
• [New] How autonomous vehicles could reshape last-mile delivery and transportation networks. Supply Chain 24/7
• [New] Designed for 24-hour double-stack container transport between Melbourne and Brisbane, it will remove the equivalent of 108 B-double trucks per train load and add 2 million tonnes of agricultural freight capacity annually. openpr
• The European Union's Fit for 55 package mandates a 55% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 versus 1990 levels, with hydrogen playing a central role in decarbonizing transport, industry, and power generation. Persistence Market Research
• Johnson Matthey faces key risks from the rapid shift to battery electric vehicles that could erode revenue from its Clean Air catalysts, PGM price volatility affecting margins and working capital, and potential delays in hydrogen fuel-cell adoption for heavy transport. MatrixBCG
• The federal government's 2026-27 departmental plan points to investments in critical infrastructure to support housing and growth, while the high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City remains one of the biggest transportation bets Canada has seen in decades. Yahoo Finance Canada

Last updated: 08 May 2026