Future Transport and Logistics brief week 10, 2026
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Episode notes
- Hormuz Kinetic Shock: On March 1, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz closed, leading to an 83% collapse in maritime tanker transit and exposing a 66% deficit in overland bypass capacity, forcing ships to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope.
- EU Ports Strategy: Launched on March 4, this framework shifts port governance toward "Strategic Dual-Use," prioritizing foreign ownership oversight and an "Electrification Action Plan" to secure European trade against non-aligned economic influence.
- Autonomous Border Breakthrough: Einride achieved the world’s first cabless autonomous border crossing between Sweden and Norway, utilizing a "Customs-as-Code" handshake that integrates navigation with ...
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