Mobility, Logistics, And Climate-Neutral Transport
The transition towards clean mobility is accelerating, and hydrogen infrastructure is at the heart of this transformation. Analysts project that the hydrogen economy will reach a multi-trillion-dollar scale by mid-century, creating millions of jobs worldwide in planning, engineering and operations. The current focus is on establishing large-scale fuelling networks, storage facilities and supply corridors that can support long-distance heavy-duty trucking, aviation refuelling and maritime bunkering. These developments are not theoretical; they are already underway at ports, logistics hubs and airport terminals, and within the next decade, hydrogen refuelling infrastructure will be embedded in many of the world’s busiest transport routes.
By 2050, the industry experts anticipate that the demands from transport and logistics will account for a major share of hydrogen use, driven by the decarbonisation of commercial fleets, aviation and global shipping. This shift makes infrastructure the decisive factor in scaling adoption.
The Market Is Expanding
Companies worldwide are directing investment into the planning and deployment of hydrogen fuelling stations, port terminals and cross-border supply chains. Technology providers and engineering firms are introducing modular refuelling hubs that can be scaled to meet the needs of freight operators, airlines and shipping companies. These systems are intended to serve both regional fleets and long-haul corridors, gradually linking into international supply networks.
Meanwhile, governments and private investors are aligning around policy and financing tools to accelerate development. Industrial zones and logistics parks are evolving into anchor sites where hydrogen storage, compression and refuelling facilities come together, providing a roadmap for the creation of integrated, climate-neutral transport ecosystems.
Infrastructure as the Enabler of Green Mobility
Global trade and travel require resilient, safe and efficient energy pathways. For hydrogen, the infrastructure challenge represents both an opportunity and a competitive advantage. Purpose-built terminals at ports and airports, reinforced logistics corridors and standardised refuelling platforms will determine how quickly hydrogen can replace fossil-based fuels in mobility.
Regions with strong renewable generation and transport demands are emerging as early leaders, exporting expertise in large-scale refuelling hubs and long-distance supply integration. Collaboration across regions is essential, as no single market can establish the hydrogen infrastructure of the future alone.
At the European Hydrogen Infrastructure Summit 2026, companies, policymakers, and innovators will present their solutions for creating the backbone of a hydrogen-driven mobility system. Together, they will explore strategies to accelerate deployment, overcome bottlenecks and position hydrogen as the cornerstone of next-generation transport.
