The Federal Reserve reported economic activity expanded across the U.S. at the beginning of 2019. (WSJ)
The U.S. private sector added a less-than-expected 183,000 jobs in February. (WSJ)
Huawei Technologies Co. filed a lawsuit challenging a law signed by President Trump that restricts federal agencies from doing business with the Chinese company. (WSJ)
Dollar Tree Inc. will close or rebrand nearly 600 Family Dollar stores and mark down the value of the chain. (WSJ)
Bankrupt fast-fashion retailer Charlotte Russe is preparing to close its remaining stores after failing to find a buyer. (WSJ)
Jeans maker and retailer Diesel USA Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to reorganize with fewer stores and a revamped business plan. (WSJ)
U.S. retailers have announced more than 4,800 store closures so far this year. (Sourcing Journal)
French customs workers at the Calais port began job actions that triggered long delays in English Channel truck traffic. (BBC)
A cockpit recording of a crashed Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. freighter suggests the pilots lost control while preparing to land. (Associated Press)
Michigan’s governor is proposing a 45-cent-per-gallon increase in the state’s fuel tax. (Detroit Free Press)
Swedish truck maker Scania AB opened an assembly plant in Thailand to serve Southeast Asia. (Automotive Manufacturing)
Apollo Global Management LLC is acquiring port-trucking equipment provider Direct ChassisLink Inc. for about $2.5 billion. (Reuters)
Maersk Line and Hapag-Lloyd AG both will insist on floating fuel surcharges in new contracts rather than “all-in” rates. (American Shipper)
Container ship lessor Seaspan Corp.’s fourth quarter profit rose 7.7% to $63.1% on a 38% boost In revenues. (Lloyd’s List)
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. swung to a $6.5 million fourth-quarter net profit on strong improvement in operating margins. (Shipping Watch)
Port operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s full-year profit rose 22% to $221.5 million on a 6% gain in global box volume. (Seatrade Maritime)
Colony Capital Inc. acquired 54 industrial warehouse properties across 10 U.S. markets for $1.16 billion. (Los Angeles Business Journal)
A jury ordered Navistar International Corp. to pay an Ohio trucking company at least $1.3 million in damages related to a defective engine line. (Commercial Carrier Journal)
Scottish trucker Duncan Adams was reportedly placed in administration. (Falkirk Herald)
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