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Is it to be Singapore or Hong Kong? As the two chief entrepot economies in Asia, this question incre

In a stunning victory for boosters of the Port of New York and New Jersey, voters in New Jersey Tues

The maritime sector is grappling with the same problems that face the industry worldwide - falling r

ALLIANZ REPORTEDLY BIDSFOR CREDIT LYONNAISFRANKFURT - Germany's largest insurer Allianz has

California expects to ring in 1997 with a new law that requires motorists to have proof of insurance

Lloyd's of London is putting its central fund in danger and failing to heed the lessons taught by it

EQUITAS HOLDINGSPaul Jardine was appointed chief actuary at Equitas, the company that has re

President Clinton wasn't the only incumbent winning re-election Tuesday - state insurance commission

Shipowners are seeking marine insurance policies that extend for more than the traditional 12 months

International Petroleum ExchangeNov. 6, 1996 Brent Crude Oil - (Dollars Per Barrel)

Nov. 6, 1996RESELLER RACK Unleaded Mid- Premium-Unlea

Turkey and Iran sped up a natural gas deal to 1998 instead of 1999 and agreed Tuesday to launch imme

Nov. 6, 1996No. 4/ No. 6/ No. 6/1% 1% 0.5%Buckley 32.

U.S. inventories of crude petroleum rose 9.3 million barrels in the week ended Nov. 1, compared with

Wednesday Nov. 6, 1996Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, representi

New York Mercantile Exchange - Nov. 6, 1996Prev. Life of Contr. Open Open High Low

Nov. 6, 1996U.S. spot oil product price indications, sellers range, in cents per gallon, f.o

Geneva Steel, in concert with Gulf States Steel, has filed anti-dumping petitions with the Departmen

As new Commerce Committee boss, Sen. John McCain is expected to be more aggressive, more skeptical o

A bipartisan effort to revive free-trade negotiations with Latin America next year could fall victim

With President Clinton preparing for another four years in office, Mexicans have high hopes that U.S

Business leaders in East Asia paid more attention to the tussle for Congress than the White House, t

With both the House and Senate remaining under Republican control, the nation's unions will continue

Despite its small size, Singapore ranks 14th among world trading nations.Figures from the Tr

A flood of political money poured into the tightest House and Senate races in the closing days of th

British Airways reported record first-half earnings yesterday, securing its position as the world's

Freight rates for bulk carriers are set to increase over the next few years after the recent steep d

GLOSSARYAR: American Tanker RateSchedule RevisedRS: American Tanker Rate Schedule

CORPS TO KEEP MISSOURIOPEN UNTIL DEC. 11KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Missouri River, a long naviga

EMERY WORLDWIDERobert Buhl was named to the new position of director of business development

1358 (Nov. 5, 1996) Previous day - 1333The Baltic International Freight Futures Market in Lo

China Airlines said it opened a representative office in Beijing to handle ticketing arrangements wi

Nov. 5, 1996Baltic International Freight Futures Market Prev.Close High Low

The Port of Singapore Authority, building on a reputation for innovation, plans to create an Interne

CONRAIL, ENGINEER UNIONSIGN TENTATIVE PACTA tentative agreement between Conrail Inc. and the

The outgoing president of the Pacific Maritime Association said the controversial West Coast longsho

Nov. 5, 1996RESELLER RACK Unleaded Mid- Premium-Unlea

Nov. 5, 1996No. 4/ No. 6/ No. 6/1% 1% 0.5%Buckley 32.

Nov. 5, 1996U.S. spot oil product price indications, sellers range, in cents per gallon, f.o

KELLOGG, GRAIN MILLERSRATIFY NEW CONTRACTCHICAGO - Cereal maker Kellogg Co. and the American