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CARIBBEAN SEES JUMP IN APPAREL EXPORTS TO US

Canute James |
Caribbean Basin countries have increased their exports of apparel to the United States by more than
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TRANSPORT CALENDAR

JOC Staff |
Dangerous-Goods Management. Sept. 5-6. Seminar sponsored by Ontario Trucking Association. Etobicoke,

TOYS: US WATERBORNE IMPORTS

Compiled by the Journal of Commerce from database of Port |
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ENVIRONMENTALISTS GIVE GOP AMMO AGAINST NAFTA DEAL LOGGING RULE'S SUSPENSION FOUGHT

John Maggs |
Environmentalists this week may have handed the Republican-controlled Congress a powerful argument f
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QUOTE TO NOTE BATTLING FOR TONNAGE

_ Mark Page |
"An intense battle for market share, service superiority and operating advantage is now being fought
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TRADE BRIEFS

Wire and Staff Reports |
NEW FINANCIAL MEASURES PLANNED FOR ARGENTINABUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Economy Minister Domin
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AGRICULTURAL TRADE LEADS

Supplied by the US Department of Agriculture |
Trade leads are supplied by: U.S. Department of AgricultureForeign Agricultural Service<
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EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES

Information Supplied by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce |
Trade leads supplied by: U.S. Department of CommerceU.S. and Foreign Commercial Service<
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EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES

Information Supplied by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce |
Trade leads supplied by: U.S. Department of CommerceU.S. and Foreign Commercial Service<
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OECD SAYS RISE IN WAGES, MARK MAY STEM GERMAN REBOUND

Reuters |
The strength of the deutsche mark and high wage packages earlier this year could choke off recovery
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EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES

Information Supplied by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce |
Trade leads supplied by: U.S. Department of CommerceU.S. and Foreign Commercial Service<
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INDIA, CHINA, KOREA GET PLANE PROJECT OFF THE GROUND

N. Vasuki Rao |
It's taken two years, but an aircraft manufacturing project among China, Korea and India appears to

US FIRMS LEAD RUSH TO TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO GLOBAL INVESTORS POUR BILLIONS INTO HEAVY INDUSTRY

Canute James |
Companies from the United States are leading a rush to locate in Trinidad and Tobago, making the oil
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CLASS ACTION SUIT RESOLVED IN MICHIGAN DERAILMENT

Associated Press |
Another chapter in a train derailment that triggered a seven-day fire and drove 3,000 people from th

L'OREAL UNITS FINED FOR ALLEGED ROLE IN BOYCOTT

Journal of Commerce Staff |
The Commerce Department announced $1.4 million in civil penalties against two U.S. subsidiaries of L
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NTSB OFFICIAL TO TAKE ON JOB OF AMERICAN'S NO.1 SAFETY MANAGER

Dallas Morning News |
The top local official of the National Transportation Safety Board is taking over Oct. 1 as American

US OPENS ST. LOUIS EXPORT CENTER TO HELP SMALL, MIDSIZE COMPANIES

Journal of Commerce Staff |
The U.S. government has opened a new U.S. Export Assistance Center in St. Louis to help small and me
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INSURANCE BRIEFS

Wire and Staff Reports |
2 EXECUTIVES SENTENCED FOR EMBEZZLEMENTCINCINNATI - Two business executives involved

SWIFT PLANS TO OFFER PORTLAND-TO-LA ROADRAIL SERVICE LAUNCH EXPECTED WITHIN 3 MONTHS

Peter M. Tirschwell |
Truckload carrier Swift Transportation Co. wants to launch a RoadRail route between Portland, Ore.,

ITS SIGHTS LOWERED, AEROSPACE SECTOR IN TAIWAN SIGNS SUBCONTRACTING DEALS

P.T. Bangsberg |
With a flurry of agreements signed in recent weeks, Taiwan is getting serious about becoming a force

TRANSPORT BRIEFS

From Wire and Staff Reports |
FHA RELEASES FUNDS FOR TRANSPORT PROJECTSWASHINGTON - The Federal Highway Administra

US AIRLINES OFFER ANNUAL FALL FARE SALE

Jill Jorden Spitz |
It's becoming an annual sign of fall: Kids go back to school, afternoon temperatures become slightly

AIRLINE INDUSTRY CAN'T AFFORD NEW JET FUEL TAX, HALLETT SAYS

Reuters |
The airline industry cannot absorb a new jet fuel tax only months after returning to profit after ye

W. VIRGINIA SHIPPERS HIT CSXT'S SURCHARGE PLAN

Gregory S. Johnson |
West Virginia shippers are charging that CSX Transportation Inc. is using a loophole in the law to c

COUNCIL PROJECTS 512 HOLIDAY TRAFFIC DEATHS

JOC Staff |
The last weekend for summer travel is upon us and the National Safety Council expects the roadways t

GRAIN'S FUTURE GOLDEN, BN EXECUTIVE SAYS

Dan Lang |
Despite bad weather that reduced some harvests, despite a continuing unresolved controversy over far

NORTH-SOUTH RAIL MERGER SPECULATION RAMPANT BUT OFF TRACK, OFFICIALS SAY

Rip Watson |
While new hints of additional railroad mergers surface almost daily, there is no apparent enthusiasm

BOOM PROJECTED IN DEMAND FOR ALL-CARGO JET CARRIERS

Reuters |
The air cargo industry will need five times as many more large freighter aircraft than are now in se

NEW OWNERSHIP POSES RISK TO GI TRUCKING WORLDWAY'S SALE COSTS IT PARTNERS

Chris Isidore |
G.I. Trucking Co. has a new, financially healthier owner. But that could be bad news for the La Mira

API WEEKLY REPORT US CRUDE INVENTORIES DECLINE

Journal of Commerce Staff |
U.S. crude oil inventories fell by 0.3 million barrels during the week ended Aug. 25 compared with t

SMITHKLINE SEEKS JUDICIAL RELIEF IN BATTLE OF HEARTBURN REMEDIES J&J/MERCK SUED OVER ADVERTISING

Reuters |
The battle between international drug giants for America's heartburn sufferers has flared, with Angl

TRANSPORT BRIEFS

From Wire and Staff Reports |
TRANSPORTATION CHIEF RESIGNS IN OKLAHOMAOKLAHOMA CITY - The director of the state Tr

DAILY PETROLEUM PRICES.

JOC Staff |
Wednesday Aug. 30, 1995 Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, represen

TRADING WITH ESTONIA ESTONIA'S BID FOR WESTERN INVESTMENT IS PAYING OFF

Maria Carlino |
Lured by liberal trade policies, sweeping privatization programs, a stable currency and laws that en
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TRADE BRIEFS

Wire and Staff Reports |
US LIFTS TRAVEL ADVISORY ON ST. PETERSBURGThe United States on Tuesday canceled an advisory
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COMMODITY / ENERGY BRIEFS

From Wire and Staff Reports |
USDA TO HELP STATES WITH WATERWAY REPAIRSWASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agricul

SPOT METALS PRICES

JOC Staff |
Commercial Quantity Aluminum ingots_ $1,100-$1,150per ton lots &

CHEMICAL PRICES

Compiled by Rosalie Spiller, Journal of Commerce Chemical |
As of Aug. 30, 1995 Quotations are based on prices reported in the market or obtained from s

SPOT COMMODITIES

JOC Staff |
Aug. 30, 1995 Included are list prices of suppliers. Quotations do not necessarily represent

KR-CRB FUTURES INDEXES

JOC Staff |
The Knight-Ridder Commodity Research Bureau's future price index closed Tuesday at 239.33 off 0.36 w
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