The U.S. created 531,000 jobs in October while employers further boosted wages and the labor force expanded. (WSJ)
Warehousing and storage companies added 20,200 jobs on a seasonally-adjusted basis in October. (Dow Jones Newswires)
China’s exports jumped 27.1% from a year ago in October while imports rose 20.6%. (Dow Jones Newswires)
A court temporarily blocked new federal rules that require many employers to ensure their workers are vaccinated or tested weekly for Covid-19. (WSJ)
Small importers are concerned about a complex new quota system that is part of the new U.S.-EU agreement to lift steel and aluminum tariffs. (WSJ)
The Justice Department is investigating electric parcel van maker Workhorse Group, which is already facing a securities probe and says it made misstatements to safety regulators. (WSJ)
Airbus aircraft deliveries dipped in October as hiccups in its supply chain disrupt efforts to accelerate production. (WSJ)
Rising food prices triggered by poor weather and supply-chain strains are causing increasing hardship across the developing world. (WSJ)
The U.S. and Emergent BioSolutions terminated a troubled pandemic-preparedness contract. (WSJ)
The Labor Department says truck drivers traveling alone in their cabs are exempt from the federal mandate for Covid-19 vaccines and tests. (Transport Topics)
FedEx CEO Fred Smith expects the carrier to deliver 100 million more packages this holiday season than it did in 2019. (CBS)
U.S. customs authorities are blocking imports of disposable gloves made by Malaysia's Smart Glove. (Nikkei Asia)
The U.K. has approached Qatar about the Gulf state propping up its natural gas supplies as a shortage in Europe raises fears of a winter fuel crisis. (Financial Times)
British port operator Peel Ports committed to net-zero emissions in operations by 2040. (Logistics Manager)
CSX and Norfolk Southern say the addition of Amtrak passenger trains along the Gulf Coast could “devastate” freight service in the region. (Trains)
U.S.-based dry-bulk ship operator Genco swung to a $57.1 million third-quarter profit in its strongest earnings since 2008. (Lloyd’s List)
Eagle Bulk swung to a $78.3 million third-quarter profit as revenues jumped about 170%. (ShippingWatch)
Third-quarter cargo revenue at British Airways parent IAG rose 34.4% to about $467 million. (Lloyd’s Loading List)
Freight technology provider Loadsmart acquired separate truck management and warehouse operations software companies. (Modern Materials Handling)
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