Japan’s exports grew 7.3% in March, the fourth straight month of expansion. (WSJ)
Singapore’s non-oil exports plummeted 20.7% in March on weak semiconductor trade. (WSJ)
Copper and aluminum prices both reached annual highs on rising global demand and tight supplies. (WSJ)
Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company will consider making some of its products in Indonesia. (WSJ)
Rio Tinto’s iron ore shipments out of Australia fell 10% in the first quarter compared to last year. (WSJ)
Workers at Volkswagen’s lone U.S. plant are voting on whether to unionize. (WSJ)
Volvo’s truck deliveries fell 9.9% worldwide in the first quarter and new orders declined 19% from a year ago. (WSJ)
Industrial group EP remains interested in buying Royal Mail after owners International Distribution Services rejected an approach. (WSJ)
ASML Holding’s orders for semiconductor manufacturing equipment fell in the first quarter as chip makers wait for demand to recover. (WSJ)
The U.S. Trade Representative will investigate “concerning allegations” Chinese policies aimed at dominating the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors. (Lloyd’s List)
Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturers are eyeing production sites in Europe as a hedge against potential tariffs. (South China Morning Post)
Oregon’s Port of Portland is suspending its container operations amid light volumes and steep operating losses. (Maritime Executive)
Hapag-Lloyd and Seaspan will retrofit five mid-sized containerships to allow them to run on methanol. (Reuters)
Furniture retailer IKEA opened its first distribution center in Ireland. (Irish Times)
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