Japan’s economy contracted 7.1% in the fourth quarter, faster than originally estimated. (WSJ)
Italy extended its quarantine measures to the whole country as the number of deaths from coronavirus grow. (WSJ)
White House officials are discussing an economic response plan for the coronavirus epidemic. (WSJ)
XPO Logistics is buying part of Kuehne + Nagel’s contract logistics business in the U.K. (WSJ)
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Rick Cotton tested positive for the novel coronavirus. (WSJ)
Output from Chinese steel mills and aluminum smelters is pushing down global metal prices. (WSJ)
Additional restrictions on U.S. semiconductor sales to China could cost chip makers about $36 billion, an industry-commissioned report said. (WSJ)
Criminals looking to cash in on the coronavirus epidemic are stealing and smuggling scarce medical supplies. (WSJ)
Information-technology executives are stockpiling hardware and refurbishing laptops to get ahead of supply-chain disruption from the coronavirus epidemic. (WSJ)
Furniture and mattress-store operator Art Van Furniture filed for bankruptcy. (WSJ)
Mexican ports are girding for a coronavirus-driven import slump on reduced automotive production in China. (Journal of Commerce)
Two marine terminals in the U.K. and Germany have banned seafarers from coming ashore. (Lloyd’s List)
French container line CMA CGM expects its Ceva Logistics business to break even or turn a profit in the second half of 2020. (Shipping Watch)
Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha is working with researchers to survey microplastics in oceans. (Splash 247)
The U.K.’s VMS Fleet Management acquired Western Truck Rental. (Motor Transport)
Walmart’s private fleet plans to add 500 drivers this year. (Commercial Carrier Journal)
Walmart is building a 1.85-million-square-foot distribution center south of Topeka, Kansas. (Topeka Capital-Journal)
Amazon won’t dock warehouse workers for missing shifts as coronavirus spreads. (CNBC)
A Tennessee trucker is launching a cross-country ministry with a semi-trailer airbrushed with Biblical scenes. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
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