17.08.09
Zim raises Asia to Europe rates
The general rate increase announced by the carrier is $200 per TEU and covers shipments to North Europe, western and eastern Mediterranean, Adriatic ports and the Black Sea
17.08.09
Maersk Line to Raise Rates for Cargoes Moving from Israel
The company will implement a general rate increase, effective September 1, 2009, for cargo moving in the Israel-U.S. East and Gulf Coast trade
17.08.09
Zim Los Angeles makes first call at Seattle
The call demonstrated that ocean carriers see the Pacific Northwest as a viable gateway for mega-ships
10.08.09
Israel Corp. to provide a US$350m emergency cash to rescue Zim
The money which will be paid in instalments comes on top of US$100m already provided. The loan will be provided in tranches this year and next
03.08.09
Palestinian Shippers seek ways to boost Palestinian trade through Aqaba Port
Palestinian delegation underlined the importance of enhancing joint cooperation that would help find alternatives for the Palestinian economy
03.08.09
Deutsche Afrika-Linien offers "premium" shipping services to Israel's trading community
DAL offers weekly southbound sailings from Marseille to SA main ports. Seventy One Shipping Co. will act as their agent in Israel
03.08.09
Capt. Ygal Maor to head Israel's Shipping & Ports Administration
Capt. Maor will replace Mr. Arie Rona who served in the post for the last 14 years. Maor acted as deputy director general at Zim Integrated Shipping Services
27.07.09
ZIM announced improved feeder service in Spain
ZIM CEO Rafi Danieli: “This is an excellent solution for our customers and we are confident that it will be well received”
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