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Charter rates for containerships deployed in feeder trades fell sharply during the summer, with even

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

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

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

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

Despite its small size, Singapore ranks 14th among world trading nations.Figures from the Tr

A nationwide coalition of labor unions Wednesday accused the 18-nation Asia Pacific Economic Coopera

When the ship Ideal Progress arrived in Hamburg harbor late Tuesday carrying a shipment of U.S. soyb

A pending huge order from USAir Group for about 120 small passenger jets made by Airbus Industrie co

UNION, FORD CANADAREACH TENTATIVE PACTTORONTO - Ford Canada and the Canadian Auto Workers re

This country's economic success over the 30 years since independence is something of a puzzle.

A flood of political money poured into the tightest House and Senate races in the closing days of th

Ronald J. Burns, Union Pacific Railroad's president and chief executive, resigned suddenly Wednesday

TURKEY: MEMBERSHIPIN EU A MATTER OF TIMEBONN - Turkish President Suleyman Demirel said Wedne

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

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

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

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

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

Commercial QuantityAluminum ingots_ $1,300-$1,500 per ton lo

Japan and China agreed Wednesday on steps to check soaring Chinese cotton textile exports to Japan,

Russian Interior Minister Anatoly Kulikov said Wednesday he is personally supervising the investigat

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

New York Mercantile Exchange - Nov. 6, 1996Prev. Life of Contr. Open Open High Low

The debate currently under way in Turkey - over whether to follow the Islam-oriented policies advoca

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

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

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

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

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