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International Petroleum ExchangeOct. 24, 1996 Brent Crude Oil - (Dollars Per Barrel)

South Korea will complete a long transition from developing to industrialized nation today when it b

Fourth-quarter airline industry earnings are expected to face continuing pressure from fuel prices t

NEWPORT NEWS YARDDELAYS TANKER DELIVERYNEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Newport News Shipbuilding has del

MENLO LOGISTICS INC.David Foster was named director of business development for the electron

1238 (Oct. 24, 1996) Previous day - 1221The Baltic International Freight Futures Market in L

Although their industry is poised for growth, four top contract logistics executives are cautioning

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Buyers at most top British clothing stores are under strict orders to ensure that foreign suppliers

While the California homeowners/earthquake insurance marketplace has been badly shaken since the Nor

The National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade has published an authoritative book on North A

North Korea's preparation for a possible missile test has set off security alarms from Washington an

Demand for cargo space on airplanes traversing the Atlantic is taking off as Americans and Europeans

That discarded cup from the yogurt you had for lunch today has a future - as a railroad tie.

Thursday, Oct. 24, 1996(Percentages Per Year) INTERNATIONAL INTEREST RATESCanada

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

GLOSSARYAR: American Tanker RateCchedule RevisedRS: American Tanker Rate Schedule

Spain's state-owned shipbuilding group warned ''drastic'' action is needed to salvage a government-f

The benefits of high-speed craft that can travel at up to twice the speed of conventional vessels wi

NORANDA EXPANDINGCOPPER, ZINC OPERATIONSTORONTO - Noranda Inc., Canada's largest natural res

RUSSIA'S REVENUE WOESCAUSE IMF TO DELAY LOANMOSCOW - Russia failed to reach a deal with the

SHIPSVLCC QUARTERLY RATESBEST IN FIVE YEARSLONDON - Very-large crude carriers in the

Wednesday Oct. 23, 1996Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, represent

The Energy Department has ruled out U.S.-flag shipping law waivers as a way to calm fears of shortag

GLOSSARYAR: American Tanker RateCchedule RevisedRS: American Tanker Rate Schedule

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1996(Percentages Per Year) INTERNATIONAL INTEREST RATESCanada

A war broke out Wednesday for control of the country's eastern rail network.Norfolk Southern

OMAN REACHES DEALFOR GAS PROJECT FUNDINGMUSCAT, Oman - Oman struck a $1.4 billion funding ag

The main group of investors still protesting against the actions of Lloyd's of London has accused Ll

''Hi Mexican friends, I'm Burton Helms,'' says the telecommunications executive in Spanish with an o

Oct. 23, 1996Baltic International Freight Futures Market Prev.Close High Low

Hatsue Namekawa, a 31-year-old shopper, loves to buy cheap T-shirts and pants from China and India.<

LEIF HOEGH RESULTSMIXED FOR QUARTERLONDON - LEIF HOEGH & CO., THE DIVERSIFIED NORWEGIAN SHIP

Norfolk Southern Corp. Wednesday reported record third-quarter earnings of $202.3 million, or $1.61

Leap year can be counted when calculating whether a $25,000 death-insurance benefit must be paid und

U.S. Transportation Secretary Federico Pena Wednesday helped introduce a training video for school b

As of Oct. 23, 1996Quotations are based on prices reported in the market or obtained from su

In a move to increase the pace of economic cooperation in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic and

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

The U.S. dollar rose above 113 yen Wednesday, setting a 33-month high, but edged lower against the D