Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute chairman David Arzi predicted a further 10% rise in 2008 to US$77 billion

The announcement came after the conclusion of talks held in Seoul between Tourism Minister Yitzhak Aharonovich and Mr. Jonghee Lee, President of Korean Air

The agreement intends to strengthen technical, professional as well as logistic co-operation between the two ports

The guests met Mano Maritime's board of directors and were given an outline of the company's present structure as well as future plans

Climate problems in California last year allowed Israeli citrus exporters to extend their market share in Japan and for the first time penetrate the Chinese market

Exports to China was up by 47% to US$1.66 million and exports to Egypt was 15% up to US$2.0 million and Jordan to US$3.0 million

The silver prize was given to a joint project run by the Israel Port Development and Assets Co together with the Israeli customs authority for the creation of a paperless trading platform

Israel is ranked in 20th place for economic strength. It has climbed 20 places from 45th to 25th in the ratings for international investment