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CPC International, the largest U.S.-based food processor in Latin America, is now finding expanded o

The European Union is set to liberalize its electricity market following an agreement between German

France's largest consumer advocacy group has called for a boycott of British beef byproducts because

''Free and fair competition'' is a phrase repeated time and time again in Greek maritime circles.

NOL TO CHARTERNEW TANKERS TO BAYWAYOAKLAND, Calif. - Samsung Heavy Industries Shipyard in So

The Nautical Institute, a professional body for qualified mariners, last week opened a new branch in

Shippers of refrigerated cargo are likely to be chilled by rising freight rates, as growth in perish

The International Refrigerated Transportation Association kicks off its second annual conference and

Sometimes shipping is a cold business.For many it has to be cold all the time because storin

Refrigerated cargo is a hot market.Shipments of refrigerated commodities continue to grow ro

CHUBB GROUPDISCOVERS COLUMBUSWARREN, N.J. - Chubb Group of Insurance Cos. has opened a branc

A ban on the production of chlorofluorocarbons by industrialized nations has fueled the development

Some shippers of perishable products believe railroads may be aiming to get out of the business of p

The fate of a House financial service deregulation bill could hinge on a compromise amendment on who

The jury in the case of Exxon Corp. vs Lloyd's of London and other underwriters begins deliberations

Moving perishable commodities like fruits, meat or even blood products requires specialized refriger

At the moment, there's an uneasy peace between Lloyd's of London and the Lloyd's of London coordinat

This is a man-bites-dog story.Despite the priority handling required by refrigerated cargo,

Pennsylvania Democrats are trying to stonewall changes to workers' compensation by calling for publi

Insurance rates are remaining high for refrigerated cargoes because of an increasing theft rate comb

To Fred Smith, two little words in U.S. law could mean the difference between life and death for Fed

A group of public agencies has purchased a 116-mile stretch of track in northern California from Sou

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SHIPSMOBIL COMMISSIONS2ND DOUBLE-HULLED TANKEROPPAMA, Japan - Mobil Corp. last week

Shippers say their objections to the proposed Union Pacific-Southern Pacific merger is not about Kan

As of June 6, 1996Quotations are based on prices reported in the market or obtained from sup

June 6, 1996RESELLER RACK Unleaded Mid- Premium-Unlea

Commercial QuantityAluminum ingots_ $1,300-$1,500 per ton lots

The Knight-Ridder Commodity Research Bureau's future price index closed Wednesday at 247.45 off 2.29

June 6, 1996Included are list prices of suppliers. Quotations do not necessarily represent p

Thursday June 6, 1996Prevailing sellers' posted prices at the close of business, representin

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

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

EXPORTS OF BRENT CRUDEDROP 8.6 PERCENT FOR WEEKLONDON - Brent crude exports from the British

Farmer-owned ethanol plants in the Midwest are feeling pinched by record corn prices, but many are s

Seven U.S. futures exchanges this week urged Congress to provide ''legal certainty'' for the foreign

CHINA UNLIKELY TO HAVEMAJOR IMPACT ON CORNWASHINGTON - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickm

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OPEC MINISTERS DISCUSSIRAQ'S MARKET RE-ENTRYVIENNA - OPEC oil ministers sought Thursday to r

STUDY SEES FAULTSIN HEALTH BILLWASHINGTON - A study conducted by Price Waterhouse LLP estima