Supply chain news on July 25, 2026

1. 0115:00 UTC

   Free bus travel for 5-to-15-year-olds in England confirmed for August

   3 outlets · first: Cambridge News Regulation

   Machine summary Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport Simon Lightwood said in the Commons that the government is funding the scheme across England this August.

   1. The reports state 7.5 million are eligible.
   2. Lightwood said the government was 'keeping its options open' beyond March next year when asked about extending the scheme.

   Reported by Cambridge News, getsurrey.co.uk and somersetlive.co.uk.

   • Andy Burnham

2. 0200:32 UTC

   Canadian National and Kinder Morgan report Q2 2026 results

   2 outlets · first: Motley Fool Logistics

   Machine summary Canadian National reported second-quarter 2026 revenues of $4.8 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.08, according to its earnings call.

   1. Canadian National reported Q2 2026 revenues of $4.8 billion, an 11% increase, and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.08, up 11% year over year, according to its earnings call.
   2. Canadian National raised its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to mid- to high single-digit growth and its RTM guidance to low single-digit growth, according to its earnings call.

   Reported by Motley Fool and finance.yahoo.com.

   • Kinder Morgan

3. 0312:30 UTC

   Trucking Capacity Index at 43-Month High 55.0 as Rates Hold Near Record

   2 outlets · first: freightwaves.com Market trends

   Machine summary The ACT Capacity Index rose to 55.0, a 43-month high, while the Freight Rate Index held near record levels.

   1. The ACT Freight Rate Index fell to 70.2 in June from a record 79.7 in May, but remains among the highest readings in the survey's 17-year history.
   2. The Capacity Index climbed to 55.0 in June, a 43-month high.
   3. The Driver Availability Index was 34.1 in June, up from 32.6 in May and 30.4 in April.
   4. Class 8 tractor sales continue to run below replacement levels industrywide, constraining fleet growth and keeping capacity tight.
   5. ACT Research expects capacity expansion to accelerate in H2 2026 as contract rates rise and carriers replace aging equipment ahead of EPA’27 emissions rules.

   Reported by freightwaves.com and finance.yahoo.com.

   • ACT Research

4. 0402:11 UTC

   Action affects nearly all U.S. imports

   2 outlets · first: National Law Review Disruptions

   Machine summary Key facts from the reports:

   1. Tariffs apply to imports from 60 economies, covering approximately 99.4% of all U.S. imports.
   2. Duty rates range from 10% to 12.5%, varying by economy and product, with country‑specific exclusions.
   3. Goods already subject to Section 232 duties (steel, aluminum, copper, automobiles, auto parts, timber/lumber, etc.) are excluded from the new 301 tariffs.
   4. An on‑the‑water exemption covers goods loaded before 12:01 a.m. EDT on July 24, 2026, and entered by 12:01 a.m. EDT on July 28, 2026.
   5. Seventeen economies (including Canada, Mexico, India, UK) face an additional 10% duty on top of MFN rates; the EU and Taiwan face the higher of 10% or MFN.

   Reported by National Law Review and Mondaq.

   • 60 economies

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