Consumer prices in the U.S. increased a mild 0.2% from June to July. (WSJ)
Ukraine is opening temporary routes for civilian ships to sail from its Black Sea ports in a potential challenge to Russia’s blockade attempt. (WSJ)
Coach owner Tapestry is buying Capri Holdings, owner of the Michael Kors and Versace fashion brands, in an $8.5 billion deal. (WSJ)
A survey shows a fifth of U.K. importers have altered their supply chains as a result of geopolitical tensions. (Supply Management)
A federal audit of Norfolk Southern says the railroad has improved safety measures but has fallen short of bigger changes following the February derailment in Ohio. (Associated Press)
Container line Hapag-Lloyd said it is seeing “green shoots” in shipping demand after second-quarter earnings fell about two-thirds to $1.1 billion while revenue declined by more than half. (Dow Jones Newswires)
Second-quarter operating profit at South Korea’s HMM fell 95% to $122 million on a 58% drop in revenue. (Yonhap)
Expedited trucker Forward Air will combine its business with supply-chain management specialist Omni Logistics. (Dow Jones Newswires)
Bankrupt trucker Yellow’s stock will be delisted from Nasdaq next week. (Transport Dive)
The U.S. Postal Service lost $1.7 billion in the second quarter, as revenue fell 1% from a year ago while operating costs jumped 10%. (Government Executive)
Cathay Pacific’s cargo revenue fell 10.1% in the first half of the year to $1.6 billion. (Air Cargo News)
Workers at National Steel Car ratified a three-year labor agreement that ends a 41-day strike at the Canadian rail supplier. (CBC)
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