The delegation headed by Mrs. Namita Gautam, FICCILO's chairwoman, told reporters that Indian businesswomen are not only keen to develop business contacts with Israeli industries but also regard bilateral trade between both countries essential

Israel's total export to Latin American countries, during first half of 2004, was up by 8% to US$ 580m. Imports, during same period, totalled US$ 311m - an increase of 53% compared to same period last year

In a joint investigation directed by the Tel Aviv and Ashdod Customs squads, together with a Police Coast Guard unit, a coastal vessel was searched at sea and later arrested

Karni terminal, the main gateway for trade between Israel and the Gaza strip, was,until last week, closed, by military order, for 60 days preventing fresh agricultural produce to be sent to Gaza

The well known Israeli shipping company, Zim Israel Navigation Co. Ltd., has decided to change its registered name. The new name which, according to the management, will come into effect on September 30th 2004, will be: Zim Inegrated Shipping Services Ltd

The "Histadrut" Labour Federation and negotiators of the Ministry of Finance Ministry headed by Finance Wages Director Mr. Yuval Rachlevsky. reached a compromise last Wednesday, ending the longest ever port strike in Israel’s history

The first half of 2004 saw an 18% increase in industrial exports (excluding diamonds) to the enlarged European Union in comparison with the same period last year, totaling $4.07 billion

Ramon Granit Insurance Agency, one of Israel's most active insurance agency in the marine & air cargo insurance and in the freight forwarding & customs clearance professional liability sectors, has recently began marketing a new policy tailor made to the