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The dollar is expected to remain strong this week, as European officials paper over their difference

A group that saved Kiwi International Air Lines from liquidation said Friday it will seek full contr

The United States has filed for a World Trade Organization dispute panel to review its complaint tha

TRADE TALK NEGOTIATIONSARE SET BY MEXICO, EUMexico and the European Union are expected to be

The current round of Washington budget talks may force members of the trade community to assume even

PANEL URGES NO ACTIONAGAINST MASSACHUSETTSBOSTON - The European Parliament voted unanimously

(1)SPOT PRICE INFLATION RATE, SMOOTHED, ANNUALIZED, June 21, 1996 - June 13, 1997 (a graph)*

Francophone Africa is watching the debate over the euro, Europe's planned single currency, with inte

The United States and the Europe Union reached an agreement aimed at cutting red tape and redundant

'Considering Lykes' current financial situation, the timing of Marad's payment concerns me.'

Export rates for ocean freight jumped in May but the cost of inland waterway shipments and freight f

OFFERS TO BUY* GLASS BOTTOM BOATS. Small powered glass bottom boats for 2-6 people. Boats wi

The Beltway buzz in the textile world has entered an echo chamber.Washington analysts are tr

Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong recently ended a three-day trip to the Philippines designed t

The weekly freight index of Maritime Research Inc. (January-December 1972 equals 100%) is as follows

Shipping companies wanting to raise funds are advised to steer clear of stock markets.A top

The change of sovereignty on July 1 as Hong Kong reverts to China will have little impact on British

U.S. investors and attorneys are locked in a new battle for a stake in Russia's controversial big st

Maine's Senate president says Gov. Angus King is turning his back on working families by vetoing a l

The Clinton administration has sent Congress proposed legislation to protect nearly 23 million pensi

Commercial QuantityAluminum ingots_ $1,500-$1,600 per ton lo

As of June 13, 1997Quotations are based on prices reported in the market or obtained from su

The Knight-Ridder Commodity Research Bureau's future price index closed Thursday at 244.64 off 0.59

June 13, 1997Included are list prices of suppliers. Quotations do not necessarily represent

International Petroleum ExchangeJune 13, 1997 *Brent Crude Oil - (Dollars Per Barrel)

Japan's Science and Technology Agency has submitted a draft to reorganize a beleaguered state-run nu

Iraq is trying to ''send a message'' to the United Nations by holding off on selling oil under the s

PACIFICORP REACHES DEALTO BUY ENERGY GROUPLONDON - PacifiCorp announced Friday it will buy B

CARGILL APPOINTS HEADOF EUROPE FOOD OFFICELONDON - Cargill has appointed Derek Jonker as vic

Friday June 13, 1997Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, representing

Boosted by a stronger U.S. dollar, the volume of European chemical exports is forecast to expand thi

In a blow to farmers and agriculture groups, the House tax-writing panel defeated a measure to prese

The Russian government has told platinum and palladium buyers in the United States and Japan that sh

Three weeks ended June 7, 1997, vs. similar 1996 periodCars Cars Loaded Loaded

AIRNET SYSTEMS STOCKMAKES DEBUT ON NYSECOLUMBUS, Ohio - AirNet Systems Inc. has begun tradin

A distinguished U.S. aviation expert has been appointed director-general of the Airports Council Int

WASHINGTON - For the week ended June 7, total piggyback freight hauled on the nation's major railroa

Two of the leading airline trade associations are reporting healthy growth in global air freight tra

The dominant container handler in the Philippines wants to expand its overseas operations and also g

Consolidation is the name of the game these days.From aircraft manufacturers to pharmaceutic