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Negotiations between the International Monetary Fund and the Russian government appear to have playe

China has banned imports of hogs, sheep and oxen from Taiwan amid fears that a foot-and-mouth outbre

Insurers of a San Diego fruit processor could be on the hook for claims and litigation expenses aris

If another hurricane like Hurricane Andrew slams Florida in the future, residents of the state could

AFL-CIO President John Sweeney and a delegation of U.S. labor leaders travel to Japan and Hong Kong

WORLD BANKThe bank's project cycle involves five stages: Identification, Preparation, Apprai

April 4, 1997Baltic International Freight Futures Market Prev.Close High Low

April 4: 1467

Ming Hsu is worried.Congress is going to revamp shipping regulation, one way or another. Tha

ALASKA GETS $33 MILLIONIN AIRPORT GRANTSANCHORAGE - Federal grants totaling more than $33 mi

Truckers hauling consolidated freight say that tapping into global logistics and changing an archaic

(1)SPOT PRICE INFLATION RATE, SMOOTHED, ANNUALIZED, April 12, 1996 - April 4, 1997 (a graph)

In an effort to boost environmentally friendly forestry while reducing the need for imported lumber,

ENRON PRESIDENT TO CUT'RUTHLESSLY' POST-MERGERPORTLAND, Ore. - The president of Enron Corp.,

EQUITAS HOLDINGS LTD.Scott P. Moser has been appointed claims director of the Equitas Group,

CONTESTANTS SQUARE OFFIN NEW MAINE COMP FIGHTAUGUSTA, Maine - Business and labor renewed a l

The Asian jewelry industry appears set for an upturn after a generally slack 1996, at least judging

Your vessel has just been cited for pollution. No, you did not spill oil or release toxic chemicals

INDIA HOPES INLAND BOXDEPOTS HELP UNSNARL PORTSNEW DELHI - To reduce congestion at ports, th

April 4, 1997Included are list prices of suppliers. Quotations do not necessarily represent

New York Mercantile Exchange - April 4, 1997Prev. Life of Contr. Open Open High

Major capital programs are under way or have just been completed by the North Texas ports of Beaumon

Russia is planning to sign a $500 million deal to supply Bulgaria with 14 MiG-29 fighter jets, a Rus

With German steel exports already red hot, this month's fusion of Germany's two biggest steelmakers

Dredging gets a bad rap in many quarters. Spoil is the word that comes to mind. But in Texas, enviro

PILOTS GROUP REVIEWSAIRLINE CONTRACT OFFERARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - Allied Pilots Associatio

COAST GUARD, AWO JOINFORCES TO PROMOTE SAFETYWASHINGTON - THE U.S. COAST GUARD AND THE AMERI

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway continues to expand service and freight volumes on routes where

For the week ended March 29, total piggyback freight hauled on the nation's major railroads equaled

1467 (April 4, 1997) Previous day - 1481The Baltic International Freight Futures Market in L

Commercial QuantityAluminum ingots_ $1,524-$1,595 per ton lo

Global wheat stocks are likely to remain tight despite higher production, a leading international au

International Petroleum ExchangeApril 4, 1997 *Brent Crude Oil - (Dollars Per Barrel)

Interest in a controversial inland waterway project linking the Texas border with the Mexican ports

U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin praised Japan's efforts to reform its economy but warned that a

Grupo Carso will purchase 60 percent of Sears, Roebuck and Co.'s Mexican subsidiary for $103 million

Enforcement of Mexico's new product label rules fails to make the important distinction between cons

EUROPE DRINK ADS LOOSENAS US RULES GET TIGHTPARIS - As President Clinton gets tough on Ameri

SHIPSCAPTAIN REFUSES TO YIELDWATCH TO NEW CREWPORTLAND, Ore. - The captain o

For shippers and air freight forwarders, relief is arriving from cargo fuel surcharges imposed last