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The Surface Transportation Board has given the go-ahead to small railroads to purchase other short-l

A gain in U.S. competitiveness linked to the depreciation of the dollar was instrumental in generati

Pakistan's decision to expand trade with India will not only benefit industry in both countries but

The Commerce Department is promising more help for U.S. exporters and possibly importers with the re

June 7, 1996Baltic International Freight Futures Market Prev.Close High Low

Three weeks ended June 1, 1996, vs. similar 1995 periodCars Cars Loaded Loaded

''This is not a case you can follow with a calendar. You need a watch, and the watch has to have a s

June 7, 1996RESELLER RACK Unleaded Mid- Premium-Unlea

For the week ended June 1, total piggyback freight hauled on the nation's major railroads equaled 13

June 7, 1996No. 4/ No. 6/ No. 6/1% 1% 0.5%Bu

June 7, 1996Included are list prices of suppliers. Quotations do not necessarily represent p

International Petroleum ExchangeJune 7, 1996 Brent Crude Oil - (Dollars Per Barrel)

New York Mercantile Exchange - June 7, 1996Prev. Life of Contr. Open Open High Low

COFFEE GROUP TO MULLEXTENDED REGISTRATIONSBOGOTA, Colombia - The Colombian Coffee Federation

Friday June 7, 1996Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, representing

The OPEC that gathered in Vienna last week for its 100th ministerial conference was a shadow of the

CHAMBER URGES INDIATO HONOR ENRON ACCORDNEW DELHI - The Federation of Indian Chamber of Comm

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CPC International, the largest U.S.-based food processor in Latin America, is now finding expanded o

The European Union is set to liberalize its electricity market following an agreement between German

France's largest consumer advocacy group has called for a boycott of British beef byproducts because

''Free and fair competition'' is a phrase repeated time and time again in Greek maritime circles.

NOL TO CHARTERNEW TANKERS TO BAYWAYOAKLAND, Calif. - Samsung Heavy Industries Shipyard in So

The Nautical Institute, a professional body for qualified mariners, last week opened a new branch in

Shippers of refrigerated cargo are likely to be chilled by rising freight rates, as growth in perish

The International Refrigerated Transportation Association kicks off its second annual conference and

Sometimes shipping is a cold business.For many it has to be cold all the time because storin

Refrigerated cargo is a hot market.Shipments of refrigerated commodities continue to grow ro

CHUBB GROUPDISCOVERS COLUMBUSWARREN, N.J. - Chubb Group of Insurance Cos. has opened a branc

A ban on the production of chlorofluorocarbons by industrialized nations has fueled the development

Some shippers of perishable products believe railroads may be aiming to get out of the business of p

The fate of a House financial service deregulation bill could hinge on a compromise amendment on who

The jury in the case of Exxon Corp. vs Lloyd's of London and other underwriters begins deliberations

Moving perishable commodities like fruits, meat or even blood products requires specialized refriger

At the moment, there's an uneasy peace between Lloyd's of London and the Lloyd's of London coordinat

This is a man-bites-dog story.Despite the priority handling required by refrigerated cargo,

Pennsylvania Democrats are trying to stonewall changes to workers' compensation by calling for publi

Insurance rates are remaining high for refrigerated cargoes because of an increasing theft rate comb

To Fred Smith, two little words in U.S. law could mean the difference between life and death for Fed

A group of public agencies has purchased a 116-mile stretch of track in northern California from Sou