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A trade bill introduced in the House of Representatives would shock the world economy and create ear

Last week's proposal by the Commerce Department to ease export restrictions on high-technology goods

Four Malaysians, including a Cabinet member, were charged with criminal breach of trust in the lates

World prices for major raw materials dropped to their lowest level in more than a decade last year,

Leipzig Spring Show Focuses on FoodThe Leipzig Spring Fair will be held March 15-21 in Leipz

Nippon Kokan K.K., one of Japan's largest steel and shipbuilding firms, plans to reduce its work for

The chief author of a 1986 report calling for a "historic transformation" of Japan's economy chastis

In a sign of confidence in the recent increase in world oil prices, Mexicoplans to raise the

Domestic oil production seems likely to fall far short of estimated Indian demand of 60 million tons

A top-ranking U.S. energy official speaking in the heartland of the nation's oil production industry

UAL Inc. announced plans to change its name to Allegis Corp. in hopes of making the public think of

B.F. Goodrich Co. reported fourth quarter 1986 net income of $13 million, or 51 cents a share, comp

Palo Verde 2 Set For Scheduled RestartPHOENIX, Ariz. - The restart of Unit 2 at the Palo Ver

Freight volume for the nation's largest trucking companies rose 10 percent in the third quarter of 1

Aircraft pilots cannot be depended upon to disclose evidence they may have alcohol or drug abuse pro

Daewoo Will Build Cars for Alaska RailANCHORAGE, Alaska - Daewoo Heavy Industries said it ha

Air France, the French state-controlled flag carrier, is searching for a new chief executive to guid

Even Though the sale of the governments' interest in Conrail is sticking to its schedule, the sale w

LeRoy S. Zimmerman, Pennsylvania attorney general, is trying to locate an estimated 11,000 Pennsylva

Federal Express Corp. will build a $16 million distribution center at Oakland International Airport,

British Airways Orders Four Boeing AircraftBritish Airways announced orders for four new Boe

Texas Instruments Inc. said it has settled its patent license dispute with three Japanese companies.

Suppliers of the following items seek U.S. importers/distributors. Interested parties are asked to c

Japan's six largest shipping companies will lose a total of $300.6 million in the North American lin

Japanese semiconductor manufacturers were urged to slash output of certain microchips by 20 percent

Banks are well-placed to ride out any further financial setbacks in the shipping industry, according

The multimillion-dollar scandal surrounding the National Bank of Brunei Bhd. could be settled relati

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has delayed until next Thursday a hearing on a Prudential Lines Inc. m

Legislation to liberalize export controls on high technology was introduced by Rep. Les AuCoin, D-Or

OMI Corp. reported fourth quarter net income of $2.5 million or 8 cents a share on revenue of $47.3

What is believed to be an unusual "first" is represented by the new revenue pool set up by the 12 me

Greek shipowners have written to Finance Minister Dimitrios Tsovolos demanding amendments to legisla

Cargo moving through U.S. ports under bond for Canada and Mexico will be exempt from the new April 1

Maritime Administrator John Gaughan said he will be guided by present law in deciding whether to app

Two groups that represent shipping interests on the Gulf of Mexico have elected new officers.

A typographical error in a story about Cigna Corp. earnings for 1986 on Feb. 17 reported mistakenly

A Blue Shield of California pilot project that takes a flexible approach to outpatient care is provi

Opponents are lining up to battle the plans of Lykes Bros. Steamship Co. and Farrell Lines Inc. to o

FMC Says Puerto Rico Complying With LawThe Puerto Rican government's effort to channel gover

Columbus Line soon may join the increasingly crowded trade route between U.S. Atlantic ports and the