U.S. hiring growth slowed sharply last month and permanent job losses rose by 345,000. (WSJ)
Tesla delivered a record high 139,300 vehicles in the third quarter, 44% more than the year before. (WSJ)
International authorities are seeking urgent access to a rusting oil storage vessel off Yemen’s coast, warning of a catastrophe if it breaks apart. (WSJ)
Coca-Cola is discontinuing its coconut water brand and may drop other products as it simplifies its supply chain in response to the pandemic. (WSJ)
U.S. officials warned that victims of ransomware attacks could violate sanctions or money-laundering prohibitions if they pay hackers. (WSJ)
Bankrupt shale fracker Sable Permian Resources has agreed to sell itself to bank lenders. Meanwhile, Lonestar Resources filed for bankruptcy protection with a prenegotiated restructuring plan to hand control to bondholders. (WSJ)
XPO Logistics is in the market again to sell its European supply-chain business. (Bloomberg)
Food supplier Conagra says demand from grocery stores is exceeding supply as supermarkets seek plenty of safety stock. (Supply Chain Dive)
Grocery-chain owner Ahold Delhaize plans to have six U.S. distribution centers ready next year as it transitions to manage its own operations. (Supermarket News)
German food delivery specialist Delivery Hero began operations in Japan through its Asia-focused Foodpanda unit. (Nikkei Asian Review)
The U.K. is offering a total $259 million to help ports improve their infrastructure ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period. (Lloyd’s List)
Rates for large capesize bulk carriers have soared almost 50% over the past week. (TradeWinds)
Lebanon is seeking the arrest of the Russian owner and captain of the ship that seven years ago brought the ammonia nitrate to Beirut that exploded in August. (BBC)
CBRE says demand for warehouse space in the U.K. more than doubled in the third quarter from last year. (Logistics Manager)
U.K. freight-management company Xpediator promoted Chief Financial Officer Robert Ross to chief executive. (The Loadstar)
National Airlines is putting three parked 747-400 freighters into service amid strong air cargo demand. (Air Cargo News)
KLM pilots agreed to job cuts and salary reductions, clearing the way for a bailout. (Dutch News)
German rail operator DB Cargo is projecting a $586 million loss this year. (Nieuwsblad Transport)
Ride-hailing startup Via acquired fleet management technology supplier Fleetonomy. (VentureBeat)
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