U.S. home construction rose 3.9% from July to August but was down from last year. (WSJ)
China’s pork prices have tumbled 56% since January in a sharp snapback from two years of growth. (WSJ)
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she would seek to improve U.S. business ties with China. (WSJ)
Top House Democrats say they plan to bring up both a $1 trillion infrastructure bill and a $3.5 trillion economic package for a vote this week. (WSJ)
The U.S. Transportation Department fined United Airlines $1.9 million for excessive tarmac delays. (WSJ)
The Biden administration may invoke the Defense Production Act to gain greater information on semiconductor production and inventory. (Bloomberg)
The global semiconductor shortage that has hamstrung automakers shows signs of worsening. (Washington Post)
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is preparing to authorize temporary visas for foreign truck drivers to ease a shortage affecting key products. (Financial Times)
Several key Apple and Tesla suppliers have halted production at some Chinese facilities to comply with Beijing's tighter energy consumption policy. (Nikkei Asia)
Spot container rates from China to the U.S. show signs of pulling back. (The Loadstar)
Congestion at Southern California ports is driving rising rates for truckload transport from the region. (Journal of Commerce)
Bulk carrier Genco Shipping is seeking approval to carry containers on the decks and inside cargo holds of its vessels. (TradeWinds)
European regional shipping line Samskip bought Lithuanian operator Sea Connect. (ShippingWatch)
Drivers at U.K. delivery company Yodel voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. (Motor Transport)
Union Pacific won a legal ruling in its ongoing service dispute with Chicago’s commuter rail authority. (Trains)
Singapore-based logistics startup Ninja Van raised $578 million in a Series E funding round that includes investment by Alibaba Group. (ZDNet)
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