The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that the transportation equipment PPI rose 2.4% from July 2025 to July 2026. Changes in transportation services PPI varied by mode: Air +7.1%, Rail +1.3%, Truck +10.9%, Water +17.2%, Freight arrangement +2.2%.
High-level representatives from Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, and the European Commission met to discuss security threats to commercial navigation in the Black Sea and the Danube, following intensified attacks on civilian ships by Russian forces. The Quad reaffirmed commitment to supporting Ukraine's access to world markets through enhanced cooperation along the Danube corridor and stands ready to implement alternative routes. Solidarity Lanes have helped Ukraine export around 226 million tonnes of goods and import around 108 million tonnes of essential merchandise.