Israeli Shippers' Council challenges THC
29.12.08
Israeli Shippers' Council challenges THC
The issue was studied by the Antitrust Authority which agreed, as from 2003, to allow shipping companies to charge THC at the rate of US$29 for TEU and US$45 for FEU
Exports of services down 1% in third quarter of 2008
29.12.08
Exports of services down 1% in third quarter of 2008
During January - September total services exported reached US$17.8 billion, an increase of 17%
El Al to operate direct flight to Brazil
22.12.08
El Al to operate direct flight to Brazil
According to EL AL CEO a direct flight to Sao Paulo is part of the airline's plan to expand its services in order to meet the needs of both the business and touristic sectors
Yang Ming : new weekly direct container liner service from Turkey to Israel
22.12.08
Yang Ming : new weekly direct container liner service from Turkey to Israel
The new service will operate two container vessels and will begin on January 4th
MSC offers upgraded service to Albania's Duress port
22.12.08
MSC offers upgraded service to Albania's Duress port
The new upgraded shipping service offers transit time of 10-12 days from Israel to Duress, via Gioia Tauro
Adva Center: Israeli growth rate - one of lowest in world
22.12.08
Adva Center: Israeli growth rate - one of lowest in world
If the past decade is viewed, the Israeli economy grew by only 40%, compared with 60%-63% in most developed countries
Bank of Israel: Israel economic performance index down 0.4% in Nov
22.12.08
Bank of Israel: Israel economic performance index down 0.4% in Nov
It is the fourth straight month of decline after a 0.3% drop in October. BOL: “A continuing slowdown in the economy”
Ashdod Port: container movements in November 2008, up 16.2%
22.12.08
Ashdod Port: container movements in November 2008, up 16.2%
In the first 11 months the port handled TEU 754,076 compared to TEU 746,446 in the parallel period, an increase of 1%