Close to 1600 containers were unloaded and loaded during this first visit in a rate of 191 containers per ship hour. MSC's CEO in Israel: "The GGS is an evidence of a strong belief in Israel's economy and the ability of Haifa Port to become a transshipmen

Following a growing shortage of drinking water in Syria, UNICEF plans on using the "AquaTabs" system

The new improved weekly service, a joint venture with MSC, will deploy larger vessels of 6000 TEU’s

With a new direct weekly call in Haifa, MSC's Golden Gate Service will offer shorter transit time with 13 9200 TEU vessels. Israeli sources noted that it will have a major impact on the Israeli shipping sector.

The flights will go via Heathrow

The exports of goods totaled NIS19.9 billion, 34 percent imported from EU countries

The countries from which exports to Israel totaled more than US2 billion: US, China, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Turkey, UK, Switzerland and India

The country fall to 19th place, after scoring 78.57 from a possible 100