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Future Transport and Logistics brief week 25 2026
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Episode notes
- The Strait of Hormuz closure in February 2026 triggered a massive energy shock that surged diesel prices by over 75%, forcing the logistics sector to pivot from extended supply chains toward regional trade integration and overland routes like the Trans-Caspian "Middle Corridor".
- Industry consensus has shifted definitively toward stationary Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS) over dynamic road electrification; these systems utilize localized battery buffering to deliver 1 MW of power to heavy trucks while minimizing the peak load on utility grids.
- Level 4 autonomous freight has entered commercial deployment, specifically for hub-to-hub highway corridors; milestones include South Korea authorizing its first paid au ...
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