2025 Emerging Trends in Infrastructure and Transport

We are in the midst of a Great Reset. Protection of national interests are at the top of the agenda. Economies are being reshaped. Alliances and supply chains are being rewired. The frequency and severity of weather events are increasing. And social expectations and norms are being revised.

In the midst of ongoing fundamental change, decision-makers will need to be clear-sighted and willing to take risks. Big decisions will need to be made – often quickly and on incomplete information. And those who stare too long at the problem will likely find themselves left out of the solution. Collaboration skills are becoming more important. Visionary leaders are needed.

This edition of Emerging trends in infrastructure and transport 2025 is intended to provoke debate to help public and private sector infrastructure organizations think through the future.

Scroll down to see 10 emerging trends we believe will emerge in 2025, our predictions for the year ahead and a new view on infrastructure reset.

2025 Emerging trends in infrastructure and transport: The Great Reset

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Ten emerging trends for 2025

Funding: The Great Privatization
This year, we expect to see significant competition between states to attract and capture patient capital.

Supply chain: In search of standards
A lack of supply chain standards will drive up costs, which can undermine efficiency and affect the environment.

Sustainability: Fixing the missing middle
Sustainability is moving from a matter of principle into – simply – good business sense.

Digitization: Seeing value from digital twins
People have talked about digital twins for decades. Finally, the pieces are in place to start turning models into value.

New asset classes: Smarter infrastructure requires smarter strategies
As infrastructure assets get smarter, a more dynamic approach to asset management is needed.

Construction: Innovation unlocked
Engineering and construction firms are under massive pressure to deliver more for less.

Resilience: Complacency will likely lead to catastrophe
Asset owners and operators need to reassess assumptions about the health and longevity of their portfolios.

Shipping: Has the party ended?
The past four years have been a bonanza for global shipping lines and their investors. Has the party ended?

Energy transition: Prioritizing pragmatism
The energy transition is entering a new phase driven by economic pragmatism.

Capacity: Delivering the pipeline
Delivering the future infrastructure pipeline will likely require a complete reset of global construction and delivery capabilities.