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SPOT COMMODITIES

JOC Staff |
June 18, 1998Included are list prices of suppliers. Quotations do not necessarily represent

LATVIA TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH WTO OVER AUDIOVISUALS

Bridge News |
Latvia will sign an agreement with the World Trade Organization, probably in September, Prime Minist
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TRADELEADS

The following tradeleads appear exclusively in print in The |
OFFERS TO BUY* FISHMEAL. We are looking for fishmeal with the following specificatio
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EXPORTS AND GENERAL IMPORTS _ SELECTED COMMODITY GROUPINGS \ (CENSUS BASIS _ IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)

U.S. Commerce Department |
APRIL 1998 MARCH 1998 CUMULATIVE 1998 EXPORTS* IMPORTS** EXPORTS* IMPO
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APRIL IMPORTS, SEASONALLY ADJUSTED

U.S. Census Bureau tables, adapted by Paul Schaffer. |
Vs. Vs. Vs. VsValue Prior 2 Mos. 1996 1995 Mil. $ Mo. Back Av.
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APRIL EXPORTS, SEASONALLY ADJUSTED

U.S. Census Bureau tables, adapted by Paul Schaffer. |
Vs. Vs. Vs. Vs.Value Prior 2 Mos. 1996 1995 Mil. $ Mo. Back Av.
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TERMINAL VELOCITY

Terry Brennan |
The container terminal of the future might not require traditional cranes, a large footprint of land
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WEEKLY COAL EXPORTS \ WEEK OF JUNE 8, 1998 - JUNE 12,1998

PIERS, Journal of Commerce |
Only table.

BRIEFS

From Wire and Staff Reports |
PLANESPUDONG AIRPORT TO OPEN1ST PHASE BY END OF '99SHANGHAI - The first phas

US TAKES STEPS TO BUILD RELATIONS WITH IRAN

Michael S. Lelyveld |
As Secretary of State Madeleine Albright took the first public steps toward normalizing ties with Ir

CARGO WATCH: CROWLEY AMERICAN TRANSPORT \ KEY MOVEMENTS IN 20-FOOT OCEAN CONTAINER UNITS

PIERS database. |
March April May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. April97 97 97
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BRIEFS

From Wire and Staff Reports |
CLINTON SWAPS TRADEPANEL LEADERSHIP POSTSWASHINGTON - President Clinton has rearranged the t
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WONDER BREAD SUIT: LIABILITY ON THE RISE \ MINORITY WORKERS WANT DOUGH, BETTER POSITIONS

Ron Lent |
Fifteen male workers have filed a $260 million lawsuit here in Superior Court accusing the Wonder Br

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

From Wire and Staff Reports |
CHUBB CORP.Zoe E. Baird was elected a director of the company and its property and casualty

AAR GOES SHOPPING FOR HAMBERGER

Rip Watson |
The Association of American Railroads is in negotiations with Washington lobbyist Ed Hamberger to be

SHIP FIXTURE BREAKDOWN

Ship fixtures are a product of Bridge News, (formerly |
GLOSSARYAR: American Tanker Rate Schedule RevisedRS: American Tanker Rate Sched
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GASOLINE PRICES

JOC Staff |
June 18, 1998RESELLER RACK Unleaded Mid- Premium-Unle

INSURERS WORRY ABOUT STANDARD INTERNATIONAL AUTO SAFETY PACT

Catherine Strong |
A new international pact that could standardize auto safety rules around the world worries some Amer

MICHIGAN MINING FIRM CAN'T GET FOOTHOLD IN CONTINUING DUNE BATTLE

John Flesher |
Political activism was the last thing on Charles and Jana Davis's minds seven years ago when choosin

CONRAIL APPOINTS TIMOTHY O'TOOLE TO HEAD FIRM AFTER THE ACQUISITION

Journal Of Commerce Staff |
Conrail Inc. appointed Timothy O'Toole as president of the company that will be acquired formally by

TRADERS EYE CHOICES AMID GSP LAPSE

Paula L. Green |
U.S. importers who haven't stashed away enough cash to pay import duties once a popular duty-free tr

JOURNAL OF COMMERCE INDUSTRIAL PRICE INDEX \ JOURNAL OF COMMERCE INDUSTRIAL PRICE INDEX

JOC Staff |
(1)SPOT PRICE INFLATION RATE, SMOOTHED, ANNUALIZED, Aug 1, 1997 - June 18, 1998 (a graph)* A

TRANSPORTATION CALENDAR

JOC Staff |
ONGOINGSeamen's Church Institute. New York. Water Street Gallery exhibits paintings by 20 ma
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NEW YORK OIL FUTURES

JOC Staff |
New York Mercantile Exchange - June 17, 1998Prev. Life of Contr. OpenOpen High

COMMERCE SEEKS LEEWAY IN INDIA, PAKISTAN DEALINGS \ WILL OK DUAL-USE EXPORTS CASE BY CASE

Michael S. Lelyveld |
The Clinton administration is maneuvering for flexibility under the strict sanctions imposed on Indi
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COMMERCE TOLD TO RETHINK STEEL DUMPING RULING

Courtney Tower |
The U.S. Commerce Department has been instructed by a North American Free Trade Agreement panel to r
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CHEMICAL PRICES

JOC Staff |
As of June 18, 1998Quotations are based on prices reported in the market or obtained from su

LONDON OIL FUTURES

JOC Staff |
International Petroleum ExchangeJune 17, 1998 Brent Crude Oil - (Dollars Per Barrel)

A HIGHER LOGISTICS PROFILE \ ATTENDANCE INCREASES FOCUS BROADENS

Helen Atkinson |
Increased attendance and a broader focus elicited a smile from organizers of this week's VICS 98 con

QUOTE TO NOTE

John Smith, Chief executive, Amsurco Inc. Commenting on the |
'I'm not in as dire straits as before . . . I've got more lead time and put money aside.'
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SPOT PRODUCT PRICES

JOC Staff |
June 17, 1998U.S. spot oil product price indications, sellers range, in cents per gallon, f.

6-DAY STRIKE BEGINS AT PIRAEUS, THESSALONIKI

John Zarocostas |
Workers at the Greek ports of Piraeus and Thessaloniki Thursday launched a six-day strike in a bid t
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MACAU CUTS LANDING FEES, WAIVES A PASSENGER CHARGE

P.T. Bangsberg |
With a giant neighbor looming just across a narrow estuary, the airport at Macau is gearing up to co

DEFICIT SPURRED BY IMPORT FLOOD \ IMPORT GROWTH IN MAY SPELLS PEAK SEASON SURGE AT PORTS

Bill Mongelluzzo |
Imports from Asia continued their relentless growth in May, but the big surge is yet to come.

BALTIC HANDY INDEX

JOC Staff |
917 (June 18, 1998) Previous day - 921The Baltic Exchange in London on Tuesdays and Thursday
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SPOT METALS PRICES

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

DAILY PETROLEUM PRICES

JOC Staff |
Thursday June 18, 1998Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, representi

GREENSPAN, RUBIN KEEP UP FINANCIAL SERVICES FIGHT \ FED CHIEF SUPPORTS HOLDING COMPANY METHOD

Wire And Staff Reports |
Hearings on the bill to reconfigure the financial services industry began this week in the Senate Ba

HONG KONG AIR CARGO FACES CHALLENGER \ BUT FORWARDERS GRIPE ABOUT RISING PRICES

Carla Rapoport |
In the midst of the worst regional downturn for air cargo in recent years, Hong Kong will double its

DOLLAR HIGHER DESPITE NEWS OF RECORD US TRADE DEFICIT

Wire And Staff Reports |
* Noon Thursday - The U.S. dollar was higher at midday Thursday, despite news of a record $14.5 bill
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