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A frequent gripe from Washington has been that the U.S. shipping industry can't get its act together

The head of Hong Kong Islands Line says his company's improved service and added capacity has attrac

Even after Black Monday, the U.S. paper industry is still predicting good years ahead. The n

Japanese Refiner Plans More Iranian ImportsShowa Shell Sekiyu K.K., a major Japanese oil ref

The 19th century U.S. Navy brig Somers, the ship that in part inspired Herman Melville's novel "Bill

Two carriers in the U.S.-Australia/New Zealand trade will begin a joint venture in mid-December, wit

Par Pharmaceutical Inc. announced that it has received approval from the Food & Drug Administration

A shift in China's policy on textile exports is in the offing, with officials acknowledging that som

Peru signed a new debt payment-in-kind deal Thursday as a fresh series of talks began with the count

Quotations are offered rates of New York city banks relating to currency transfers of $1 million or

Homework and caution were the clear-cut messages delivered to players in the reinsurance market at a

Senate supporters of legislation to promote the development of methanol- powered cars want fast acti

The Long Island Rail Road plans to ban smoking on its five shortest branches, comprising 300 of the

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Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley met Thai officials Thursday in an effort to boost bilateral trade and

UK Insurers Hit Hard By October HurricaneRoyal Insurance, one of Britain's largest general l

Losses resulting from auto accidents cost Americans a record $80 billion in 1986, according to a rep

LTV Steel Co. announced Thursday that it is seeking alternatives to its ownership of a Warren, Ohio,

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The New York Mercantile Exchange is planning to link with the International Petroleum Exchange in Lo

The International Longshoremen's Association said Thursday it will give management an extra month to

Glycerine Output Up for SeptemberProduction of crude glycerine, including synthetic forms, f

Two Japanese companies have succeeded in producing electrolyte, the chemical mixture inside batterie

States have taken the lead from the federal government in promoting U.S. prosperity in the highly co

The goal was a deficit-reduction package big enough to show the world'sfinancial markets the

U.S. lawmakers are suffering from "legislative overload," dimming prospects for approval of a propos

Clayton Yeutter, the U.S. trade representative, has accused European governments of undermining Pres

The recent collapse of stock prices is not likely to trigger a recession next year but it will lower

Asea Traction Inc. and Amtrak have formed a consortium to supply 26 mass transit cars to Southeaster

Representatives of the United Mine Workers union and mine owners opened talks Thursday, with both si

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A leading Norwegian shipowner has strongly criticized the International Maritime Organization for be

The Maritime Administration has authorized the sale of four obsolete cargo vessels from the governme

A major U.S.-flag ocean carrier wants the foreign trade bill being hammered out in a Senate-House co

AIR CARGO British Airways' planned takeover of British Caledonian Airways will create an air

Royal Dutch/Shell Group and British Petroleum reported increased earnings and expressed guarded opti

Canadian Firm to Buy Monsanto Spray GuardST. LOUIS - Monsanto Co. said it will sell its Spra

The United Auto Workers and Navistar International Transportation Corp. extended contract talks in L

Corning Glass Works said that it has sold its electronics division, including its ceramic and glass