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Rep. Gerry E. Studds, D-Mass., said his priorities as chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fish

In a move to greener technology, Engelhard Corp. said it has signed a contract to produce about 100,

Two shipper conferences have asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend and investigate gen

US BUTADIENE LEVEL DROPPED IN DECEMBERU.S. inventory of butadiene totaled 210 million pounds

The Food and Drug Administration announced final rules this week that will speed the approval of pro

Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island urged the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a New Hampsh

International Petroleum Exchange Dec. 9, 1992Brent Crude Oil - (Dollars Per Barrel)_

Dec. 9, 1992 No. 4/ No. 6/ No. 6/1% 1% 0.5%Buckley

VEBA PLANS EXPANSION IN EUROPEAN OIL SECTORVeba AG, the giant German industrial company, wil

Faced with charges of "dumping" and unfairly subsidizing its steel industry, Latin America is privat

The Bush administration will press China to work more closely with the United States on export contr

Negotiators from more than 40 nations Wednesday unanimously voted to extend for a further year the a

LEGISLATURE REJECTS YELTSIN CANDIDATEMOSCOW - Russia's supreme legislature rejected

The improving investment climate in India has attracted Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. to establish an eq

Traffic Club of Newark. December meeting and annual Christmas family dinner, Dec. 11. FountainRestau

Trade leads supplied by: US Department of CommerceU.S. and Foreign Commercial Service

United Parcel Service, pressured by tough competition and a soft economy, posted lower third-quarter

First, it was Japan. Then came South Korea and Taiwan to plague U.S. steelmakers. And now China?

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1992 (Percentages Per Year)INTERNATIONAL INTEREST RATESCanada

Egyptians love sugar at the rate of more than 25 kilograms (more than 30 pounds) per person per year

Japan's Mitsubishi Corp. has agreed to become the fifth member of a consortium that is performing a

Taiwan and the United States ended five days of trade talks Wednesday without reaching agreement on

Commercial Quantity Aluminum ingots_ $1,150-$1,250per ton lots &

French exporters are pressing the European Community to develop a more forceful means of dealing wit

Seven Navy-operated ships are hauling military equipment and supplies for U.S. marines in Somalia, i

The insurance policy announced this week by American International Group is designed to be a "simple

Sales of heavy trucks posted hefty gains in November, extending the industry's recoveryfrom recessio

MINETA PICKED TO HEAD PUBLIC WORKS PANELWASHINGTON - Rep. Norman Y. Mineta of Califo

The last explosive charge to loosen ore was detonated here Tuesday at the world's oldest copper mine

Palladium prices are expected to rise as the Commonwealth of Independent States continues to curtail

As of Dec. 9, 1992 Quotations are based on prices reported in the market or obtained

The Commodity Research Bureau's future price index closed Tuesday at 201.81 off 1.23 which compares

Dec. 9, 1992 Copper Total, 75,811. Gold Total, .1,513,359.Silver Total, .282,

Transportation News Ticker The dry cargo and tanker fixtures listed herewith and compiled in

Some exporters are pointing to the 12 percent drop in Hong Kong's stock market last week as a sign o

European Community countries are responding rapidly to last week's oil spill disaster involving the

The New York foreign exchange rates below, provided by EAB New York, are selling rates among trading

Tramp containerships face a rapid decline in their daily charter rates early next year,a leading box

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Brown is looking for an international reinsurer to provide cove

A late grain harvest and continued strong automotive traffic helped railroads to a 1.6 percent carlo