Expansion in China’s factory sector hit the lowest level in nearly a year and a half in July. (WSJ)
U.S. household spending rose 1% in June after slipping in May. (WSJ)
A measure of U.S. consumer confidence fell in July as inflation concerns increased. (MarketWatch)
A measure of business conditions in the Chicago region expanded sharply in July. (MarketWatch)
Two small U.S. solar companies plan to petition the government to extend tariffs on solar cell and panel imports. (WSJ)
Sawmill operators are reporting strong profits for a spring quarter that was marked by surging lumber prices. (WSJ)
BHP is seeking government-mediated talks to avoid a strike after workers at the giant Escondida copper mine rejected a final contract offer. (Reuters)
Retailer Tractor Supply plans to add three distribution centers in the U.S. over the next five years. (Supply Chain Dive)
Second-quarter sales at industrial parts supplier Grainger were up 13% from a year ago and rose from the first quarter. (Industrial Distribution)
Port Houston reopened two container terminals two days after a major technology failure halted operations. (Port Technology)
Hapag-Lloyd boosted its full-year outlook after projecting close to $3 billion in operating earnings in the first half of the year. (ShippingWatch)
Matson’s operating earnings nearly tripled in the second quarter to $254.3 million as China container volumes rose 59%. (Journal of Commerce)
Vietnamese rail operators launched direct freight rail service between Vietnam and the European Union. (Vietnam Investment Review)
Ocean freight forwarder ECU Worldwide took a controlling stake in Sweden-based Nordicon. (LiveMint)
Second-quarter operating earnings at French forwarder Geodis jumped 60% to about $543 million on a 21% gain in revenue. (Logistics Manager)
Airfreight volume at forwarder DSV Panalpina rose 26% in the second quarter. (Air Cargo World)
The Port of Rotterdam is selling tickets to see the Ever Given container ship. (WSJ)
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