The infrastructure and transport industry is facing a major reboot. Society's expectations of sustainability and efficiency are rising, national interests are becoming more important again, economies are being restructured and alliances and supply chains are being revised.
Why quick decisions make all the difference
In this dynamic environment, companies and governments need to make quick and bold decisions. Hesitating too long can mean losing out. Collaboration, visionary leadership and the pragmatic use of new technologies are now crucial.
Our publication "The Great Reset: Emerging Trends in Infrastructure & Transport" takes a look at important developments and identifies ten key trends that will shape the industry in the coming years.
Dr. Steffen Wagner
Partner, Deal Advisory, Head of Corporate Finance, Head of Transport & Infrastructure
KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Ten key trends for 2025
1. Financing: the great privatisation
This year, we expect intense competition between governments to attract and retain long-term capital.
2. Supply chains: In search of standards
A lack of global standards drives up costs, reduces efficiency and impairs sustainable development.
3. Sustainability: fixing the missing middle
Sustainability is evolving from an idealistic principle to an economic imperative.
4. Digitalisation: harnessing added value through digital twins
People have been talking about digital twins for decades. The conditions are now in place to transform models into real added value.
5. New asset classes: smart infrastructure requires smart strategies
With smart infrastructure comes the need for flexible, dynamic asset management strategies.
6. Construction industry: Unleashing innovation
Engineering and construction companies are under enormous pressure to deliver more efficient and cost-effective solutions.
7. Resilience: The pressure to act is increasing
Infrastructure owners should critically scrutinise the resilience of their assets and develop new resilience strategies.
8. Capacity: securing the supply pipeline
The provision of future infrastructure requires a fundamental realignment of global construction and supply capacity.
9. Energy transition: More pragmatism, less idealism
The energy transition is entering a new phase that is characterised more by economic pragmatism than by political guidelines.
10. Shipping: Is the boom coming to an end?
The past few years have been a stroke of luck for global shipping: are the golden days over?
Actively shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow
KPMG supports companies and public institutions in tackling the challenges in the industry in a targeted manner. Whether sustainable supply chains, digital innovations or resilience planning - our experts will support you from strategy development to implementation. Download the full publication now and find out more.
