In a commentary, supply-chain professors Daniel Pellathy and Ted Stank say businesses must pay more attention to suppliers to guard against growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities. (WSJ)
A large majority of economists in a survey believe the strength of a U.S. economic recovery depends on containing the coronavirus. (WSJ)
The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level since mid-April. (WSJ)
The worst effects of the coronavirus on global oil demand have passed but will continue to echo as the market slowly recovers, the International Energy Agency said. (WSJ)
Personal-computer shipments rose sharply in the second quarter despite logistics challenges. (WSJ)
American Airlines and United Airlines canceled their Hong Kong flights after the city said crew members would have to undergo Covid-19 tests. (WSJ)
Walgreens Boots Alliance will cut about 4,000 jobs at its drugstores in the U.K. (WSJ)
Motorcycle maker Harley Davidson is eliminating 700 jobs as part of a global operations overhaul. (WSJ)
Amazon will pay about $135,000 to settle charges of selling goods and services to individuals and countries sanctioned by the U.S. (WSJ)
Rio Tinto will shut down its aluminum smelting operations in New Zealand by August 2021. (Nikkei Asian Review)
Japan is tightening its criteria for state-backed financing for overseas coal-fired power plants. (Reuters)
Prominent online sellers including Amazon have dropped British fast-fashion brand Boohoo over allegations of “sweatshop” conditions. (Sourcing Journal)
New shipbuilding orders in the first half of 2020 declined 57% to the lowest level this century. (Splash 247)
Maersk Line plans to scrap the largest container ship ever sent to demolition. (TradeWinds)
The number of shipping containers lost overboard is declining in recent years. (Lloyd’s List)
Lufthansa Cargo is cutting 500 jobs globally as its parent group restructures to cut costs. (The Loadstar)
The U.K. government approved a plan to rebuild the closed Manston Airport into an international freight hub. (BBC)
Uber Freight and supply-chain software provider Blue Yonder will work together to provide freight quoting and booking information. (Journal of Commerce)
Grocery chain Fresh Thyme Farmers Market will use Shipt to offer same-day delivery in 30 Midwest U.S. markets. (Supermarket News)
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