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CSC INSURANCE CENTER INC.Robert Rach has been named vice president of finance and administra

State Farm claims jurors were biased and is seeking a new trial involving a lawsuit that alleged fra

As of Dec. 31, 1996Parallel Market Foreign Exchange Rates are based on unofficial, non-docum

Lloyd's of London underwriters could see their profit come under pressure over the next three years

New York Mercantile Exchange - Jan. 10, 1997Prev. Life of Contr. OpenOpen High L

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Jan. 9, 1997Included are list prices of suppliers. Quotations do not necessarily represent p

AIR$6,900 DONATED TO KIDSOF FLIGHT 800 EMPLOYEESNEW YORK - The J.F.K. Custom

The trend toward global shipping operations is so pervasive today it is even affecting carriers in t

The Tricon consortium of German and South Korean container lines has greatly expanded its coverage o

Despite bad weather in the West and merger-related upheaval all over the map, railroads should repor

U.S. oil tanker salvage and firefighting regulations are coming under scrutiny and some industry exe

EGYPTIAN NAVIGATIONSELECTS GENERAL AGENTHOUSTON - Egyptian Navigation Co. named Oceans Inter

Jan. 9, 1997Baltic International Freight Futures Market Prev.Close High Low

On the back of a strong infusion of overseas cash, China's rail masters are planning another investm

GLOSSARYAR: American Tanker RateSchedule RevisedRS: American Tanker Rate Schedule

Jan. 9, 1997The Baltic Exchange in London on Tuesdays and Thursdays publishes an index based

It's high time to seriously review the Surface Transportation Board's role in regulating rail rates.

1505 (Jan. 9, 1997) Previous day - 1510The Baltic International Freight Futures Market in Lo

FRITZ NET DECLINESON HIGHER EXPENSESSAN FRANCISCO - Fritz Cos. reported Wednesday that highe

Mexico's trucking industry association is claiming victory with new size and weight rules that appea

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As air passenger groups stew about rumored higher charges at Hong Kong's new airport, the express fr

USDA OPENS CARIBBEANTRADE OFFICE IN MIAMIWASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture sai

HEAD OF ZIM ISRAELANNOUNCES RESIGNATIONHAIFA, Israel - Matty Morgenstern, the long-time head

Norfolk Southern Corp. is asking the Maritime Administration to support its bid for Conrail and oppo

Jan. 9, 1996U.S. spot oil product price indications, sellers range, in cents per gallon, f.o

U.S. District Judge Donald VanArtsdalen Thursday rejected another Norfolk Southern Corp. attempt to

The U.S. government's move to cut the cost of overseas communications for Americans is triggering ho

In a corner of the Firoozeh Restaurant of the former Hilton hotel sits Russian Foreign Minister Yevg

U.S. and Chinese trade officials are up against the wire as they try to hammer out a new textile pac

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Japan and the United States are edging closer to a showdown over shipping. The first shot could be f

Japan has agreed to recognize virtually all U.S. lumber grading standards - a move that promises to

Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997Percentages Per Year INTERNATIONAL INTEREST RATESCanada U.

The New York foreign exchange rates below, provided by Reuter Money Service, are selling rates among

The U.S. dollar rose above 116 Japanese yen and hit a two-year high against the Deutsche mark Thursd

(1)SPOT PRICE INFLATION RATE, SMOOTHED, ANNUALIZED, Jan. 12, '96 - Jan. 9, '97 (a graph)* An

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As of Jan. 9, 1997Quotations are based on prices reported in the market or obtained from sup