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• [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] 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] Parliament will debate a motion to strengthen Singapore's role as a global transport hub by enhancing international cooperation, adopting AI and autonomous vehicle technologies, and integrating physical and digital infrastructure. ST
• [New] Kazakhstan's investment in Shahid Rajaee Port, located in Iran's southern Hormozgan Province, will further boost the International North-South Transport Corridor. The Astana Times
• [New] Organ and tissue transport applications are expected to grow at the fastest rate, supported by next-generation airframes and FDA-approved drone technologies for sensitive payloads. / Rwanda Yahoo! Finance UK
• [New] Further EU progress on pricing carbon emissions is expected via the introduction of ETS2, covering buildings, road transport and smaller industries, in 2028. European Central Bank
• [New] The recent Cyber Safety Summit in Washington D.C. highlighted a critical shift in cybersecurity: threats are increasingly targeting physical systems, moving beyond data breaches to impact essential services like utilities, transportation, and healthcare. Forbes
• [New] The start of the eagerly awaited passenger route - which was confirmed last week - will signal a new era for a growing public transport network and help to transform travel in the Emirates. The National
• [New] Etihad Rail has officially announced the launch timeline and pricing structure for its highly-anticipated passenger train service, marking a major milestone for the UAE's transport infrastructure. Business Traveller
• Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Intelligent Transportation Society Singapore implemented the Smart Mobility 2030 plan, integrating AI and IoT to optimize traffic flow. Persistence Market Research
• The International Transport Forum demonstrates that in a theoretical urban ecosystem where all private transport is replaced by shared autonomous mobility on demand, the total number of vehicles on city streets could drop significantly. Market Data Forecast
• The rapid integration of autonomous heavy freight exacerbates existing physical vulnerabilities across key Texas transportation corridors. Institute For Homeland Security
• Billions of dollars are being allocated toward AI infrastructure, robotaxi development, Optimus humanoid robots, and advanced computing systems that could shape the future of transportation. SATONIC
• In a world shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, increasing regionalization, and rapid technological change, demand for transport and infrastructure solutions will continue to grow. AB Volvo
• The future outlook of the robotaxi industry beyond 2035 remains highly promising as autonomous mobility continues to evolve from pilot deployments to mainstream transportation networks. DataM Intelligence
• Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force will deploy V-22 Osprey transport aircraft based at Camp Saga to Miyako Island to practice moving casualties to Okinawa's US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• As AI-driven journey planning, unified ticketing systems, shared electric fleets, and smart city projects continue to expand, MaaS is emerging as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to traditional transportation models, creating significant growth opportunities through 2035. Precedence Research

Last updated: 08 July 2026