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The chairman of the Interstate Oil Compact Commission praised a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Fifteen companies and organizations have notified the U.S. Department of Energy they're interested i

British Coal believes it can reach its goal of breaking even in the 1988-1989 fiscal year, provided

United States Lines' eight Econships will be clearing their decks soon of empty cargo containers. Ma

Royal Caribbean Gets New Cruise ShipRoyal Caribbean Cruise Line's new $185 million cruise sh

Better operating efficiency and tighter cost controls in the trucking industry should offset the imp

The availability of another, lower ocean freight rate doesn't automatically prove discrimination aga

New England Pool Implements Power PactA winter contract to bring guaranteed power into New E

Despite earlier assurances and optimism, there is considerable doubt about a preliminary agreement t

'Tis the season for new drug approvals, especially for a federal Food & Drug Administration that, un

A total of 49 petrochemical construction projects with a combined value of approximately $1.5 billio

A troubled Tennessee-based trucking company has had its operating license revoked by the Interstate

One month after Genentech Inc.'s new heart drug went on the market, drug distributors are reporting

Quotations are offered rates of New York city banks relating to currency transfers of $1 million or

Thu., Dec. 31, 1987 (Percentages Per Year)INTERNATIONAL INTEREST RATESCanada U.

Purchasers Report Strong US EconomyNEW YORK - The U.S. economy grew in December at a much br

THE JOURNAL OF COMMERCE Daily Industrial Materials Price Index of Sensitive Spot Commodity Prices on

Increases in primary metals, transportation equipment and defense hardware pushed new orders for goo

Aided by a weak dollar and better funding for marketing and promotion, Florida's citrus industry exp

The new year will see the dollar extend its three-year decline to at least 1.5 deutsche marks and 11

A carefully crafted evolution is unfolding at Atlantic Mutual Cos. From its 19th century roo

In-Bond Assembly Congress: How to Establish Assembly Plants and Sub-Contract Assembly Programs in Me

Taiwan Forecasts Fall In '88 Trade SurplusTAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's trade surplus in 1988 wi

China aims to use foreign investment to beef up its steel mills and reduce the country's reliance on

Indonesia has announced a sweeping package of economic reforms in keeping with its drive to deregula

More and more US companies are finding fertile ground in India for investment, transplanting everyth

Only days after senior economic officials warned of dangers ahead for the economy this year, a major

Lloyd's Sees Record Underwriting CapacityLloyd's of London expects its underwriting capacity

The U.S. insurance industry's profits will fare well in 1988, but the industry will face problems ra

A sense of deja vu has blanketed Capitol Hill as lawmakers prepare the 1988 trade legislation agenda

Reagan administration officials here are suggesting that establishing a U.S.-Japan free trade system

The dollar is likely to drop substantially in the first two weeks of this month, according to curren

Major changes are in the works at Emery Air Freight Corp., following selection of a new chairman and

The Commerce Department predicted that 1988 will be an unspectacular year for the nation's railroad

Commerce Department forecasters expect air cargo shipments to grow faster in 1988 than passenger boa

British Aerospace PLC warned Dec. 31 that its loss-making civil aircraft division faces a further de

Bowing to competitive pressures, American Airlines Inc. said it will offer triple mileage on each of

UTU Says it Will Seek Expedited ArbitrationThe United Transportation Union will not seek uni

For the week ended Dec. 19 total piggyback freight hauled on the nation's major railroads equaled 10

Federal Express to Add 35 Aircraft to FleetMEMPHIS, Tenn. - Federal Express Corp. will enlar