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This is the time when the Russian government's chickens come home to roost in the maritime industry.

The Knight-Ridder Commodity Research Bureau's future price index closed Tuesday at 196.41 off 0.13 w

The following trade leads appear exclusively in print in The Journal of Commerce. The leads are curr

New York Regional Rail Corp., whose subsidiary operates a railcar float in New York harbor, has crea

When the Italian pasta maker Delverde bought another company's pasta factory in the Italian mountain

Despite reports to the contrary, and typically conflicting official statements, Cathay Pacific Airwa

The dry cargo and tanker fixtures listed herewith and compiled in London and New York, include the f

U.S. crude oil inventories rose almost 3 million barrels in the week ended Nov. 20, as compared with

New York Mercantile Exchange - November 24, 1998Prev. Life of Contr. Open Open High L

The global electronic mail-order business will soar over the next several years, creating vast oppor

The price of a standard shipping container has plunged to near-historic lows, but that hasn't preven

Road rage and highway attacks have warmed the once-adversarial relationship between troopers and tru

Trailer Bridge Inc., which provides barge service along the U.S. East Coast and to Puerto Rico, has

Where there's no smoke, there are customers.That is apparently the motto for a new Carnival

There's no shortage of attractive investment prospects in East and Southeast Asia these days, and

Shipping lines in the eastbound trans-Pacific were so successful in raising their rates this year th

Insurers, brokers, agents and industry providers frequently introduce products and services. Often,

Representatives of foreign companies welcomed the Indian government's decision to allow foreign firm

It's happened in industry after industry, from railroads to retailing, and now it's a reality for th

November 25, 1998Included are list prices of suppliers. Quotations do not necessarily repres

International Petroleum ExchangeNovember 24, 1998 Brent Crude Oil - (Dollars Per Barrel)

As of Nov 20, 1998Quotations are based on prices reported in the market or obtained from sup

Commercial QuantityAluminum ingots_ $1,500-$1,600 per ton lo

Thousands of BarrelsWeek Week Week Ended Ended Ended11-20

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Alitalia, Italy's national airline, signed a far-reaching cooperation p

A caption accompanying a photo with the story ''Storm-tossed ships repaired, back in service,'' whic

Dockworkers at Brazilian ports have returned to work, with a compromise that allows them to set work

Money still makes the world go round, but it can be a very bumpy ride.Currency fluctuations

Thailand is moving to lift restrictions on foreign ownership of local industry, as overseas investme

Wednesday Nov. 25, 1998Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, represent

Nov. 25, 1998RESELLER RACK Unleaded Mid- Premium-Unlead Pre

The American Association of Exporters and Importers was referred to incorrectly in a Page 1A story o

One of the most difficult challenges facing container carriers is how to deploy ships and containers

South Korea's rejuvenated shipbuilding sector is facing a challenge from the European Union.

Korea Heavy Industries & Construction Co. said it won a $35 million order from Malaysia's Johore Bar

China Ocean Shipping (Group) Co. said it has received ISO-9001 quality certification jointly from De

Tuesday Nov. 24, 1998Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, representin

International Petroleum ExchangeNovember 23, 1998 Brent Crude Oil - (Dollars Per Barrel)

The Knight-Ridder Commodity Research Bureau's future price index closed Monday at 196.54 off 2.64 wh

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