The U.S. economy added 191,000 jobs in March and average hourly wages grew 3.2% from a year ago. (WSJ)
Canada’s economy dropped a net 7,200 jobs in March after two months of strong gains. (WSJ)
Germany exports and imports both declined in February. (WSJ)
The U.S. imposed sanctions on shipping businesses that transported oil from Venezuela to Cuba. (WSJ)
Struggling Memphis-based discount retailer Fred’s Inc. hired a financial adviser as it looks to reduce its store footprint. (WSJ)
CVS Health Corp. will work with Target Corp.’s Shipt to offer same-day delivery of pharmaceuticals. (CNBC)
Local groups in France are fighting Amazon.com Inc.’s plan for a large logistics center near the Lyon airport. (The Guardian)
Amazon launched dedicated delivery service for “invited sellers” in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. (Lloyd’s Loading List)
Pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc. will open a 420,000-square-foot distribution center between Baltimore and Philadelphia. (Baltimore Sun)
Average logistics salaries in the U.S. increased 2.7% in 2018, accelerating from the previous two years. (Logistics Management))
Container lines are canceling some Asia-Europe sailings over the next two months to prop up shipping prices. (The Loadstar)
Ocean carriers are adding capacity to Vietnam as manufacturers shift production from China to Southeast Asia. (Journal of Commerce)
Flex LNG, a tanker business owned by shipping magnate John Fredriksen, is considering a public stock offering in New York. (Seatrade Maritime)
China plans to build 15 logistics hubs this year as part of a national distribution network. (Xinhua)
Chinese operators are starting freight rail service between Chengdu and Luxembourg. (RailFreight)
CSX Corp. shuttered a Russell, Ky., maintenance shop and eliminated 113 jobs. (Herald-Dispatch)
Bid Corp. wants to sell its Best Food Logistics U.K. distribution business. (Logistics Manager)
Researchers in India and Japan are developing cotton that can be grown in different colors. (Sourcing Journal)
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