Sales of new homes in the U.S. rose in February for the third straight month. (MarketWatch)
New filings for unemployment claims in the U.S. decreased slightly in the past week. (WSJ)
Japanese industrial conglomerate Toshiba plans to go private in a $15 billion deal with investors. (WSJ)
Quarterly sales revenue at General Mills rose 13% as higher prices offset flat volumes of food purchases. (WSJ)
Walmart is laying off hundreds of workers as it cuts back operations at five fulfillment centers. (Reuters)
European lawmakers agreed to rules setting targets and incentives for maritime operators to slash emissions from fuel in the coming years. (Maritime Executive)
Germany’s Port of Hamburg was closed to large ships as unionized workers began a one-day strike. (The Loadstar)
Annual operating profit at the parent of Orient Overseas Container Line jumped 37% to $10.1 billion despite declining box volumes. (Port Technology)
Values of bulk shipping’s largest vessels are rising rapidly. (TradeWinds)
A hacker group gained access to customer data at the Maersk Line website. (ShippingWatch)
The Port of Virginia expects to expand rail capacity at the Norfolk International Terminals by 35% by next year. (Progressive Railroading)
Hundreds of truck drivers say Miami-area carrier Flagship Transport has stopped paying them and isn't responding to the operators. (CBS Miami)
Three companies announced plans to build distribution centers totaling a combined 1 million square feet in West Columbia, S.C. (Post & Courier)
A survey found a growing share of companies plan to increase their spending on supply chain technology this year. (DC Velocity)
The U.S. Marine Corps rewrote its plans for wartime logistics for the first time in more than 25 years. (Breaking Defense)
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