Global Scans · Transport · Weekly Summary

• [New] More than 52,000 MW of battery and long-duration energy storage will be needed by 2045 as electricity demand grows from continued electrification of transportation, buildings, and industry operations. California Energy Commission
• [New] The Ministry of Transport has issued China's transport services plan for 2026 through 2030, jointly with the National Railway Administration, the Civil Aviation Administration of China, and the State Post Bureau. BRICS Transport
• [New] China has issued a plan to comprehensively advance the high-quality development of integrated transport services during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). The State Council Information Office of the People's Re
• [New] The number of marine transport users is projected to rise considerably in the foreseeable future with the completion of urban and tourist developments along both sides of the Dubai Water Canal, and waterfront development projects. Government of Dubai Media Office
• [New] As Singapore pushes towards becoming a sustainable smart nation, Internet of Things technology will be crucial in enabling smart farms, households, transportation, and more. sptel
• [New] The European Union Renewable Energy Directive III provides clearer hydrogen targets for industry and transport, which support purchasing decisions through 2030. / Netherlands Mordor Intelligence
• [New] The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has been piloting AI-enabled Automated Threat Recognition (ATR) software under its NextGen EDS program, with rollout planned across major U.S. airports through 2027. Persistence Market Research
• [New] By 2030, U.S. space transportation must expand to support more than 1,000 launches and reentries each year. The White House
• The CPUC, along with the CARB and Energy Commission, will support transportation electrification by directing electrical corporations to file applications for programs and investments to accelerate widespread transportation electrification. California Energy Commission
• Asia is forecasted to be the fastest-growing region with a CAGR of 6.8% from 2026 to 2032, backed by rapid urbanization and government initiatives aimed at improving public transport systems. 6wresearch
• The Mobility Management segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2026 to 2032, reflecting high demand for optimized urban transport solutions. 6wresearch
• Europe is expected to grow at a considerable CAGR in the upcoming period due to favorable government policies and increasing investments in automotive and transportation sectors. Precedence Research
• The transportation sector is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the coming years. Precedence Research
• The coming years will likely see electric cars becoming a central part of global transportation, reshaping how people travel and interact with vehicles. Business Fortune
• The Public Transport segment is projected to be the fastest-growing, registering a CAGR of 10.39% from 2026 to 2034. Straits Research
• The continued expansion of autonomous services will support Dubai's vision of becoming a global leader in smart and sustainable transportation and contribute directly to its ambition of making one in every four transportation trips autonomous by 2030. Government of Dubai Media Office
• A regional share of nearly 26.2% is predicted to be held by the U.K. in 2026, as it continues to modernize urban transport systems and adopt AI-based traffic management technologies. Persistence Market Research
• A regional share of nearly 76.2% is expected to be held by the U.S. in 2026, as cities and state transportation agencies are replacing ageing traffic infrastructure with AI-enabled and connected traffic management systems. Persistence Market Research
• North America is predicted to dominate with a global share of approximately 34.8% in 2026, as it has a well-developed transportation network and has invested heavily in Intelligent Transportation Systems for many years. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 18 September 2026