A measure of U.S. service-sector activity rose in October at its strongest pace since April 2015 while European activity slowed. (WSJ)
The nonfarm private sector in the U.S. created 365,000 jobs in October, suggesting a slowdown in payroll gains. (Dow Jones Newswires)
Natural-gas prices have more than doubled from summer lows. (WSJ)
A federal judge warned the U.S. Postal Service faces possible repercussions after the agency declined to comply with his order to sweep facilities in key states for remaining ballots. (WSJ)
Chip maker Qualcomm is projecting a boost from shipments of 450 million to 550 million 5G smartphones in 2021. (WSJ)
Russia plans to begin producing and exporting hydrogen to diversify its energy portfolio. (Nikkei Asian Review)
U.S. corn exporters have displaced Ukrainian producers as the top suppliers to South Korea for shipments due in the first quarter of 2021. (Platts)
Retailer Lowe’s will build a 1.2 million-square-foot distribution center in Bessemer, Ala., for bulky items and inventory replenishment. (Birmingham News)
Orders for new general cargo ships are at an all-time low but capacity will grow as carriers are buying larger vessels. (Lloyd’s List)
Mediterranean Shipping Co. has bought six mid-sized container ships that it had been chartering. (Splash 247)
Container line Zim added 1,000 refrigerated containers to its fleet. (Port Technology)
The Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railroads both moved record grain volumes exceeding 3 million metric tons each in October. (Railway Age)
Packaging companies including Sealed Air are aligning more of their manufacturing to specialized needs of e-commerce shipments. (Supply Chain Dive)
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