Global Scans · Transport · Weekly Summary

• [New] A pivotal policy influencing 2026 ferry construction was the European Union's Emissions Trading System extension to maritime transport starting in 2024 for CO2 emissions with phased compliance reaching 100% from 2027, and including methane and nitrous oxide from 2026 onward. Grokipedia
• [New] Population growth and rising economic activity in developing parts of the world are increasing vehicle ownership, aviation demand, and freight volumes; future energy needs for the transportation sector will depend on how quickly new technologies scale and how quickly vehicle fleets turn over. Resources for the Future
• [New] Electricity use in transportation grows by a factor of 6 to 10 by 2050, rising to account for as much as 20% of the energy mix in BNEF ETS. Resources for the Future
• [New] Oil accounted for 90% of global transport energy use in 2024, but oil's share in 2050 ranges from 69% (BNEF ETS) to 78% (IEA CPS). Resources for the Future
• [New] Projections for the global transportation sector in 2050 show a more diverse mix of energy sources, while still relying primarily on oil. Resources for the Future
• [New] The broader infrastructure commitment - a MXN 5.6 trillion public-private plan through 2030, with MXN 722 billion earmarked for 2026 alone across energy, transport, water, and airports - acknowledges that supply-side bottlenecks, not demand, are now the binding constraint on nearshoring growth. The Rio Times
• [New] Alongside aerial strikes and disruptions to trade and transportation, a parallel front in the war with Iran has intensified: cyber operations targeting organizations in Israel and the United States. Bitdefender Blog
• [New] The Texas Department of Transportation is working with four industry partners to build what could become America's first functioning urban air taxi network. E3 Aviation Association Aviation Articles
• [New] One potential new project is the launch of a direct container service between St. Petersburg and Brazilian ports, which will make it possible to transport additional freight volumes within convenient timeframes. Pressenza
• [New] In a study focused on New York City, MIT researchers have shown that existing sensors and mobile data can be used to generate a near real-time, high-resolution picture of auto emissions, which could be used to develop local transportation and decarbonization policies. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] Cleaner transportation could significantly reduce air pollution in cities worldwide. AOL
• [New] The U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched Keep America Moving to build momentum for a robust surface transportation reauthorization that delivers long-term funding certainty and modernizes a permitting system that is too slow, too unpredictable, and too costly. U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• [New] The acquisition of Clever Devices will enable Hitachi Rail to offer enhanced solutions that support the digital transformation of public transport beyond railways, optimize energy management and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. GlobeNewswire
• [New] As cities worldwide seek cleaner, more efficient transport systems, the adoption of shared vehicles is expected to continue rising significantly over the forecast period. openpr
• [New] The European Commission has urged Europeans to work from home, drive and fly less, and use public transport more as it warned that the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war will bring prolonged disruption. 10 Things Global News
• [New] Electric vehicles could constitute half of China's truck sales by 2028, further reducing LNG demand in the transport sector. FIDI Focus
• [New] The National Travel and Tourism Office reports a 3% year-over-year decline in January travel spending to the U.S., yet the International Air Transport Association forecasts 5.2 billion people will fly in 2026. Ainvest
• [New] Investment in transport infrastructure will total €166 billion in the four years up to 2029. / Germany Bundesministerium der Finanzen
• [New] In 2026, a total of €33.7 billion will be earmarked for the purpose of modernising Germany's transport infrastructure. Bundesministerium der Finanzen
• [New] Dubai aims to make 25% of its transportation autonomous by 2030. WDCS Technology
• [New] Public transport will be free in Victoria for a month and in Tasmania until July, in an effort to encourage people to switch from driving and to alleviate the surge in fuel demand. The Guardian

Last updated: 10 April 2026