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BRAZILIAN INDIANS ENDBLOCKADE OF TIN MINESAO PAULO - A tribe of Brazilian Indians lifted its

Motorola Inc. said Wednesday its international cellular infrastructure unit won a contract worth $34

The shipping industry is monitoring hostilities in eastern Zaire, though it is confident that cargoe

The European Union is calling for the aviation industry to prepare to be included in the global Gene

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTSTEPS DOWN AT FEDEXMEMPHIS - Federal Express Corp. Tuesday announced th

President Clinton will still be in the White House and the GOP will still be on top of Capitol Hill,

German tax breaks that have fueled a worldwide boom in the construction of containerships are on the

When safety inspectors boarded the bulk carrier Cathy last August, they uncovered a catalog of defic

Whether it rolls, flies or sails, cargo is becoming more expensive to move.Fuel prices have

After a ho-hum fall shipping season in 1995, this year's peak freight period is turning out to be st

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The global village drew closer this week following the announced $20.8 billion merger plan of two in

1393 (Nov. 6, 1996) Previous day - 1358The Baltic International Freight Futures Market in Lo

Nov. 6, 1996Baltic International Freight Futures Market Prev.Close High Low

ONGOINGS.O.S. Safety on Ships. Through Dec. 30. New York. Exhibit on New York's maritime tra

The first berth of India's first joint-venture port officially opened Sunday.Located at the

WORLD AIRLINES POSTRECORD PROFIT IN 1995GENEVA - The world airline industry posted a record

INDIA HIKES PRICEOF JET FUEL BY 1 PERCENTBOMBAY - Indian state-run crude oil refiners Wednes

Federal Aviation Administrator David R. Hinson is expected to leave his post Friday, government and

The Federal Maritime Commission is hitting Japanese liner ships with penalties of $100,000 per U.S.

SHIPSSEAMEN'S SERVICE HONORSYOKOHAMA, MAYORNEW YORK - United Seamen's Service will g

Is it to be Singapore or Hong Kong? As the two chief entrepot economies in Asia, this question incre

In a stunning victory for boosters of the Port of New York and New Jersey, voters in New Jersey Tues

The maritime sector is grappling with the same problems that face the industry worldwide - falling r

ALLIANZ REPORTEDLY BIDSFOR CREDIT LYONNAISFRANKFURT - Germany's largest insurer Allianz has

California expects to ring in 1997 with a new law that requires motorists to have proof of insurance

Lloyd's of London is putting its central fund in danger and failing to heed the lessons taught by it

EQUITAS HOLDINGSPaul Jardine was appointed chief actuary at Equitas, the company that has re

President Clinton wasn't the only incumbent winning re-election Tuesday - state insurance commission

Shipowners are seeking marine insurance policies that extend for more than the traditional 12 months

International Petroleum ExchangeNov. 6, 1996 Brent Crude Oil - (Dollars Per Barrel)

Nov. 6, 1996RESELLER RACK Unleaded Mid- Premium-Unlea

Turkey and Iran sped up a natural gas deal to 1998 instead of 1999 and agreed Tuesday to launch imme

Nov. 6, 1996No. 4/ No. 6/ No. 6/1% 1% 0.5%Buckley 32.

U.S. inventories of crude petroleum rose 9.3 million barrels in the week ended Nov. 1, compared with

Wednesday Nov. 6, 1996Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, representi

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Nov. 6, 1996U.S. spot oil product price indications, sellers range, in cents per gallon, f.o

Geneva Steel, in concert with Gulf States Steel, has filed anti-dumping petitions with the Departmen

As new Commerce Committee boss, Sen. John McCain is expected to be more aggressive, more skeptical o