Rail — July 20, 2026

The U.S. government will impose new 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods, effective in 30 days.

British Steel is now under public ownership after years of uncertainty, with the UK government controlling its Scunthorpe plant.

Ukraine's economy ministry reported a 0.8% year-on-year GDP increase in May, building on April's 0.9% growth.

Logistics UK welcomes Jonathan Reynolds' reappointment as Trade Secretary, expecting continued economic growth and investment focus.

The EU will not impose penalties for methane emission non-compliance on energy imports until 2030, despite rules starting in 2027

UK rail freight volumes fell to a 20-year low between April 2025 and March 2026, according to the Office of Rail and Road

Maersk warns of potential intermodal rail disruptions from Italian ports due to summer infrastructure works until September

Rail freight traffic between Kazakhstan and China saw a 9% increase in the first half of 2026, reflecting growing trade volumes

Middle Corridor nations are developing new terminal and transshipment facilities to enhance the China-Europe rail connection

A rally in Canfranc, Spain, called for the reopening of the Pau-Canfranc cross-border rail line, closed since 1970

The Danube River's water levels have dropped to a 1996 low, disrupting grain barge traffic and irrigation in Romania