New unemployment claims in the U.S. fell to their lowest level in five months. (WSJ)
The U.S. imposed sanctions on firms in China and other nations it accuses of helping Iran evade bans on its oil and petrochemical exports. (WSJ)
Apple procurement executive Tony Blevins is leaving the company after making crude remarks on a TikTok video. (WSJ)
CarMax’s sales growth slowed sharply as demand for used cars waned. (WSJ)
Vietnam’s economy expanded 13.7% in the past quarter on strong growth in exports. (Reuters)
Low water levels on the drought-hit Mississippi River present a new challenge to farmers in moving goods. (Reuters)
Japan struck a deal with Malaysia’s Petronas to supply liquefied natural gas to fill winter reserves. (Nikkei Asia)
Ford will spend $700 million to expand its F-series pickup truck production at its Louisville, Ky., plant. (Industry Week)
Clarksons Research says a decline in the container shipping market accelerated in September. (ShippingWatch)
Long-foundering dry-bulk shipping demand has gained steam in September. (TradeWinds)
Orient Overseas Container Line completed a ship voyage with marine biofuel supplied by Chevron. (Port Technology)
Air cargo charter demand has softened over the past month as airfreight markets have weakened. (The Loadstar)
Amazon opened its first distribution center in Turkey. (Daily Sabah)
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