China opened the world’s longest sea bridge today, a 34-mile structure aimed at connecting Hong Kong and 10 other cities. (WSJ)
A unit of ITE Rail Fund LP is buying American Railcar Industries Inc., which is majority owned by investor Carl Icahn’s firm. (WSJ)
Super Micro Computer Inc.is reviewing operations after what it calls an incorrect media report that a malevolent hardware chip was installed in its motherboards. (WSJ)
Commodities trader Noble Group filed for chapter 15 bankruptcy protection to shield its assets while it restructures its debt. (WSJ)
Halliburton Co. says infrastructure constraints in North America and customer “budget exhaustion” dampened demand for some of its oil services. (WSJ)
Coal production in the U.S. Powder River Basin fell 5.3% in the third quarter from a year ago. (S&P Platts)
Canada’s Bombardier Inc. is suing Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Jet for alleged theft of trade secrets. (Nikkei Asian Review)
British technology company Dyson will build its electric car in Singapore to be close to Asian customers and supply chains. (Reuters)
European steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal SA is buying two new bulk ships from JP Morgan. (Splash 247)
Chinese online retailer JD.com is studying how to deliver goods in cities through an underground network. (DC Velocity)
South Korea plans to provide new state aid to shipyards and their suppliers. (Shipping Watch)
Scorpio Bulkers Inc.’s revenue soared 60% in the first nine months of 2018 and the bulk carrier cut its loss to $5.3 million from $40.5 million a year ago. (Lloyd’s List)
Analysts expect bulk ships with “scrubbers” to meet new sulfur rules will command a premium on charter markets. (Seatrade Maritime)
Florida’s Port Manatee says cargo volume at its bulk-focused operations jumped 19.1% in the 12 months ending Sept. 30. (Progressive Railroading)
U.S. sales of natural gas-powered Class 8 trucks are declining sharply. (Heavy Duty Trucking)
European truck makers say regulations aimed at cutting carbon emissions from new trucks by 35% by 2030 are unachievable. (Motor Transport)
Truckload carrier USA Truck Inc. acquired Georgia-based Davis Transfer Co. (Times Record)
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