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1420 (Nov. 9, 1988) Previous day - 1415 The Baltic International Freight Futures Exchange in

The Port of Baltimore's midyear cargo slump continued in September, with total volume down nearly 5

A George Bush administration may take a stronger stand than the Reagan White House in tackling troub

As a century's worth of soot and cobwebs are wiped from millions of stored- away records, a preserva

The railroad industry expects to face few changes under the Bush administration , and assumes the po

TRUCKING FIRM ADDS 100 VEHICLES TO FLEETOAKLAND, Calif. - American President Trucking announ

The total length of railway in northwest China has increased from 7,000 kilometers to more than 9,00

Washington Metropolitan Courier Association, fall conference and trade show, Nov. 12-13. Sheraton Pr

Tall oil rosin and fatty acid production for August climbed 11 percent and 38.5 percent, respectivel

Atochem and Orkem, two major French chemical companies, have acquired Pony Industries Inc.'s Sartome

Hoechst Celanese Corp.'s Chemical Group announced the removal of a 2-cent-a- pound temporary volunta

Lebanese officials allege that 2,400 tons of chemical waste from Italy, discovered last May in the M

Atochem Inc. announced that it increased the price of dimethyl sulfoxide by 4 cents a pound, effecti

Imperial Chemical Industries PLC has agreed to acquire through Canadian subsidiary C-I-L Inc. the 50

New York state's goal of cleaning up its inactive hazardous waste sites by the year 2000 is unrealis

China, working to produce more petrochemicals as demand rises, Wednesday announced a new project.

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Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. posted the highest income among Japanese companies that reported settleme

This index alphabetically lists all significant references to companies and other operating organiza

U.S. trade policy under George Bush is likely to be marked by continuity, with few surprises or devi

Granny Goose Foods Inc., a potato chip and snack food manufacturer based in Oakland, Calif., surmise

Thirteen shipping companies that make up the Transpacific Discussion Agreement agreed unanimously at

While most observers do not expect a sea-change for maritime policy in a George Bush administration,

Much of the attention in Southeast Asian shipping circles these days is centered on the troubles of

The defeat of Rep. Fernand St Germain, D-R.I., chairman of the House Banking Committee, will probabl

A group of shipping companies active in the North Atlantic trade is considering a reorganization of

Quality improvement has become the cornerstone of Caterpillar Inc.'s efforts to compete in the world

George Bush's strong victory in Tuesday's presidential balloting ensures that the general direction

* Page 5A - A geographic roundup from Europe, including the European Community and key member Britai

California voters approved automobile insurance initiative Proposition 103 by a 51 percent to 49 per

There is no doubt George Bush was the candidate of choice among most insurance industry officials.

The chemical industry quietly heaved a sigh of relief at George Bush's presidential win, and looked

POLYSAR TO EXPAND POLYSTYRENE CAPACITYLEOMINSTER, Mass. - Polysar Polymers' plastics divisio

Capt. Robert E. Hart has announced his resignation as president of the Marine Index Bureau Inc.<

Prime Minster Chatichai Choonhavan announced Wednesday a wide-ranging package of tax incentives and

Voters approved a ballot measure expanding the Port of Oakland's financing alternatives. The

Northern Mining and Equipment Inc., Seattle, has asked the Maritime Administration for permission to

The Maritime Administration may loosen its rules on chartering by foreign nationals of U.S.-owned ve

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association. Breakfast to honor 1988 McCready Award winner. Nov.

Former Port Commissioner Refugio Rey Gonzales Jr. says he'll appeal his conviction Tuesday on four c