Germany’s economy slowed sharply last year to its lowest growth rate in five years. (WSJ)
The British Parliament looked set to reject a proposed Brexit deal in a vote today. (WSJ)
The partial government shutdown is starting to hit U.S. transportation networks, with the absence of large numbers of screeners at some airports. (WSJ)
The U.S. and European Union are staking out sharply different goals for coming trade negotiations. (WSJ)
An Iranian military 707 cargo plane crashed outside Tehran, killing at least seven people. (WSJ)
Children’s clothing retailer Gymboree Group Inc. is expected to seek bankruptcy protection and to close all 900 of its stores. (WSJ)
The company behind Sleep Outfitters, Mattress Warehouse and Mattress King filed for bankruptcy protection. (WSJ)
Carlyle Group LP invested in Crimson Midstream Holdings LLC, a California-based provider of crude-oil transportation and storage services. (WSJ)
Lululemon Athletica Inc. raised its revenue and earnings guidance for the fourth quarter. (WSJ)
Honda Motor Corp. will suspend production in the U.K. for six days after Brexit. (Automotive Logistics)
Several apparel brands agreed to share and align their efforts toward safer textile chemicals. (Sourcing Journal)
Three large pharmaceutical providers will cooperate and share data on supplier sustainability measures. (Material Handling & Logistics)
A construction worker at an Amazon.com Inc. site died after a fall at the California distribution center. (Bakersfield Now)
Drewry Shipping Consultants Ltd. says container lines’ growing interest in inland logistics may blunt new orders for large vessels. (American Shipper)
European regional container carrier Samskip is imposing a surcharge for U.K. shipments because of Brexit. (ShippingWatch)
Container volumes at the Port of Singapore rose 8.7% last year. (Seatrade Maritime)
A Maersk Line container ship hit by a massive fire will be cut in two and rebuilt under an ambitious repair plan. (Splash 247)
South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering booked an order for four very large crude carriers for $365 million. (TradeWinds)
International Container Terminal Services will use hybrid power for its gantry cranes at the Manila port. (Port Technology)
Women’s shipping groups are threatening to boycott industry events that fail to feature at least one female speaker. (Lloyd’s List)
Dubai-based Aramex acquired logistics provider Saudi Tal for $80 million. (The National)
Etihad Airways is weighing a cash infusion into Jet Airways India Ltd. that would boost its ownership stake to 49%. (LiveMint)
Germany’s competition watchdog raised “serious doubts” over the railway merger between Siemens AG and Alstom SA. (Reuters)
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