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Ron R. Surovik, who began his career with the Port of Galveston in 1971, will serve as interim port

Well along the road to getting government out of the transport business, Mexican transport officials

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

CHURCH FORGIVES ACCUSEDARSONIST BUT INSURER SUESSPARTANBURG, S.C. - Parishioners forgave the

May 1 is the deadline for nominations for the American Merchant Marine Seamanship Trophy, awarded fo

Two insurance carriers would pay $14 million to end lengthy litigation with Cooper Manufacturing Cor

AETNA INC.Joseph T. Sebastianelli was chosen to be president of Aetna Inc., based in Hartfor

Lloyd's of London edged a little closer to danger last week when a California Appeals Court ruled th

Property/casualty insurers are closely following developments in state legislatures across the count

SHIPSSTEVEDORES CANCELSTRIKE AT PARANAGUASAO PAULO - The Stevedores Union at Brazil'

Ocean carriers in the Europe-Asia trades are making a concerted effort to raise freight rates and en

Pressure is mounting on P&O Nedlloyd to make an early decision about which consortium the newly merg

Despite a recent exchange of contentious letters, trucking and railroad representatives will resume

JUDGE FREES 6 ACCUSEDIN STOWAWAY MURDER CASEHALIFAX - A Canadian judge freed six Taiwanese s

TOWER AIR POSTS LOSSFOR QUARTER, YEARNEW YORK - Tower Air Inc. reported a $14.1 million net

Three weeks ended Mar. 1, 1997, vs. similar 1996 periodCars Cars Loaded Loaded

TRANSPORTATION INTERMEDIARIES ASSOCIATIONThis trade association representing third-party pro

A new consultant's study of utility deregulation concludes that two railroads - Burlington Northern

Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. said it has attained ISO 9002 certification.''Meeting the ISO 9002

For the week ended March 1, total piggyback freight hauled on the nation's major railroads equaled 1

LIBYA: BOMBING TRIALOK IN NEUTRAL COUNTRYTUNIS, Tunisia - Libya's top decision-making body r

Hidden behind last week's seeming resolution of the dramatic fight for control of Conrail Inc. are s

1430 (Mar. 7, 1997) Previous day - 1419The Baltic International Freight Futures Market in Lo

Mar. 7, 1997Baltic International Freight Futures Market Prev.Close High Low

As of March 6, 1997Quotations are based on prices reported in the market or obtained from su

The Knight-Ridder Commodity Research Bureau's future price index closed Wednesday at 243.59 off 2.23

The beef industry is instituting changes in its packing plants to remove bacteria during production,

March 6, 1997Included are list prices of suppliers. Quotations do not necessarily represent

International Petroleum ExchangeMarch 6, 1997 Brent Crude Oil - (Dollars Per Barrel)

March 6, 1997No. 4/ No. 6/ No. 6/1% 1% 0.5%Buckley 30

New York Mercantile Exchange - March 5, 1997Prev. Life of Contr. OpenOpen High L

March 6, 1997RESELLER RACK Unleaded Mid- Premium-Unle

SHIPSJUDGE: CANADA CAN'T RULEIN STOWAWAY DEATHS CASEHALIFAX - A Canadian jud

March 6, 1997U.S. spot oil product price indications, sellers range, in cents per gallon, f.

Lykes Bros. Steamship Co.'s reorganization plan is being put to a vote by the creditors, who have 21

Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg-Sud expect to reveal the outcome of talks to consolidate their liner shippin

Only table.

Thursday Mar. 6, 1997Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, representin

The head of a Chilean fruit importer predicts growth in the business as health-conscious Americans d

Occidental Petroleum Corp. has won a dispute with a small indigenous community in northeast Colombia