Building a transport system that works: Five insights from our 25-city report
McKinsey
JUNE 29, 2021
We benchmarked urban-transport systems in 25 cities around the globe to find out what goes into the making of a smooth commute.
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Built to last: Making sustainability a priority in transport infrastructure
McKinsey
OCTOBER 1, 2021
What will it take to move the transport infrastructure industry toward carbon zero? Every year, trillions of dollars are invested in the infrastructure that helps us—and our goods—get around.
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Resilience in transport and logistics
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
The transportation-and-logistics sector is especially susceptible to economic shocks. Here’s how to prepare your operations for a smoother ride.
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What makes transportation smart?
McKinsey
JANUARY 29, 2019
But does that mean transportation is smart? On-demand mobility, ridesharing, and electric vehicles are becoming commonplace. Three experts respond.
Building smart transport in Moscow
McKinsey
JANUARY 10, 2018
Moscow addressed its road and public transit congestion problems and developed one of the world’s smartest and most-used public transportation systems. Here’s how.
Driving decarbonization: Accelerating zero-emission freight transport
McKinsey
JULY 28, 2022
Two mutually reinforcing enablers—a standardized book-and-claim framework and a green supply-chain coalition—can accelerate decarbonization in the transport sector.
The department of transportation of the future
McKinsey
OCTOBER 20, 2017
Transportation will be dramatically different in ten years. To adapt, public entities and stakeholders must act today.
Four futures for the container transport industry
McKinsey
JULY 25, 2018
McKinsey and TT Club imagine four possible futures for container transport. Does disruption loom for the industry that underpins global trade?
Unlocking hydrogen’s power for long-haul freight transport
McKinsey
AUGUST 3, 2022
As the demand for hydrogen in transportation increases, it is imperative to develop infrastructure to supply trucks, buses, and cars.
‘A physical version of the Internet’: How Hyperloop could be the broadband of transportation
McKinsey
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Proponents of the high-speed technology envision an end-to-end revolution in transportation.
Overcoming obstacles to the electrification of transportation
McKinsey
AUGUST 30, 2022
In an interview at the M30 Mobility Summit, Navistar’s Michael Grahe shares his views on the latest developments in mobility.
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Will VoloCity transform urban transportation?
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Electric air taxis such as VoloCity, made by Germany’s Volocopter, are poised to revolutionize not just city travel but also the global mobility industry, says CEO Florian Reuter.
The next frontier for AI in China could add $600 billion to its economy
McKinsey
JUNE 7, 2022
By 2030, AI could disrupt transportation and other key sectors in China, adding significant economic value—but only if strategic cooperation and capability building occur across multiple dimensions.
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Urban commercial transport and the future of mobility
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Commercial traffic clogs city streets, contributes to pollution, and drives up the cost of doing business. But there are many ways to do better.
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Reopening cities after COVID-19
McKinsey
JULY 21, 2020
The experience of cities suggests that successful reopening requires a conservative, staged approach, beginning at virus levels near zero—coupled with many safety measures for public transport.
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The two-wheeled commute: Micromobility and your future
McKinsey
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Micromobility is gaining favor with consumers worldwide—and may fast become a mainstay of urban transportation. Scooter skeptic? Think again.
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Investing in the next generation of transportation infrastructure
McKinsey
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Two CEOs—one leading a global investment fund and the other heading one of the world’s largest transit agencies—discuss the once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in the infrastructure industry.
The year of future transportation: An interview with Seoul Mayor Park Wonsoon
McKinsey
JULY 23, 2019
As Seoul’s mayor seeks to bring transportation improvements to the city, he must carefully consider how to implement sustainable infrastructure and new technologies to best meet citizens’ needs.
Road freight global pathways report
McKinsey
JANUARY 18, 2022
Freight transport is responsible for a high percentage of vehicle emissions. Substantial reductions will require a greater focus on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
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Power to move: Accelerating the electric transport transition in sub-Saharan Africa
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
How governments, development partners, and private-sector stakeholders can build an enabling ecosystem for electric vehicles in the region.
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McKinsey
OCTOBER 25, 2017
The journey to a ticket-free transit system—and the path ahead.
Disrupting transportation: We need to think bigger than cars
McKinsey
OCTOBER 20, 2017
Connectivity could dramatically change the commute of the future.
Understanding the impact of unmet social needs on consumer health and healthcare
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Income, employment, education, food security, housing, transportation, safety, and social support are all factors that affect health and well-being.
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Tomorrow Together with David Dye
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 15, 2022
Eco-friendly transportation wasn’t my virtue, it was economics. Well, most of them nodded, I didn’t nod because I couldn’t empathize because I didn’t own a car. I was still in college supporting my sister and I was able to either walk, take public transit or get a ride.
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McKinsey
OCTOBER 31, 2017
Partnerships that let cities take advantage of new mobility services should make urban transportation more accessible, affordable, and efficient.
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Building digital platforms to enable advanced air mobility
McKinsey
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Advanced air mobility could revolutionize passenger transportation, and the digital platforms that support it must be equally innovative.
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Advanced analytics can drive the next wave of growth for transportation and logistics companies
McKinsey
OCTOBER 26, 2018
Even without perfect data, T&L companies can generate sales growth through analytics-based insights. Here’s how it’s done.
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Disrupting transport: An interview with Robert Falck of Einride
McKinsey
AUGUST 3, 2022
Einride’s founder and CEO discusses how autonomous technology and digital infrastructure can decarbonize the difficult-to-abate freight industry.
Titan Submersible: Initial Insights From an Ongoing Investigation
Think Reliablility
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Department of Homeland Security, Coast Guard, and National Transportation Safety Board, the hearings offer fascinating insights from those involved in the submersible’s design, engineering, and operations. It’s been a year since the Titan submersible disaster claimed the lives of five people, and until now, details have been scarce.
Moving forward: How COVID-19 will affect mobility in the United Kingdom
McKinsey
JUNE 18, 2020
COVID-19 is changing transportation patterns worldwide. Here’s what mobility players need to know about the market in the United Kingdom.
Between ROIC and a hard place: The puzzle of airline economics
McKinsey
FEBRUARY 17, 2017
At a recent symposium of the International Air Transport Association, McKinsey’s Alex Dichter delved into airlines’ tangled finances.
Mapping the way: Decarbonizing roads
McKinsey
AUGUST 3, 2022
Road developers and operators have a unique position in the transport industry and can enable significant change around lowering emissions.
Building self-sustaining public transport: An interview with William Sabandar, president director of MRT Jakarta
McKinsey
AUGUST 6, 2019
Jakarta’s flagship rapid-transit project has proven successful within its first year. MRT’s director envisions a total of 230 kilometers of railway alleviating some of the world’s worst congestion.
Preparing the world for zero-emission trucks
McKinsey
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
The mainstay vehicles of commercial road transport will soon benefit from cost-effective, zero-emission horsepower.
A more personalized world: An interview with the CEO of Tokyo Metro
McKinsey
JUNE 29, 2021
Improved technology with better data, more attractive destinations, and increased harmony with infrastructure show how public transportation can help riders spend their days doing what they like.
Boosting passenger preference for rail
McKinsey
AUGUST 1, 2022
A new report sheds light on passenger rail’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and how rail could position itself as one of the preferred choices of transportation for the future.
Right in your backyard: Regional airports are an accessible and underused resource for future air mobility
McKinsey
MAY 26, 2021
As travel begins to rise in the wake of COVID-19, regional airports can help promote green transport and ignite a new wave of regional air transport.
Tapping into the future of transport with the hyperloop
McKinsey
JUNE 29, 2021
In this video, Virgin Hyperloop CEO and cofounder Josh Giegel outlines his vision for mass adoption by the end of the decade.
Who’s at the wheel? Changing culture and leadership to support innovation in autonomous vehicles
McKinsey
OCTOBER 23, 2017
The new world of transport will demand different skills, capabilities, and culture.
Appreciation vs. Disregard
International Coach Academy
JULY 26, 2022
A few months later he was transported back home not being able to walk, talk, take a shower or go to a bathroom on his own. On one of the sunny summer days, Anne found Nathaniel on a floor, it turned out he had a stroke. Rushed into a hospital Anne was praying for her husband’s life and that she could enjoy a few more years with him.
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How to entice travelers to change tack to track
McKinsey
MARCH 20, 2023
Understanding what informs transport choices is the first step to encouraging a shift to trains.
Introduction: August 2022
McKinsey
AUGUST 3, 2022
Sustainable infrastructure investments in freight transport are growing—and new innovations and markets are paving the road to the future.
News from the Global Infrastructure Initiative: August 2022
McKinsey
AUGUST 3, 2022
Welcome to the August 2022 edition of Voices on Infrastructure, which focuses on technology and sustainability in freight transport.
Why the economics of electrification make this decarbonization transition different
McKinsey
JANUARY 30, 2023
Now commercial transport operators need to identify the best way to capture value. The economics of decarbonizing fleets are demonstrably viable.
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