The new service optimises the existing networks and deploys 4 vessels of each 2.200 TEU, the service will begin January 2009

The company lost $132 million in January-September, compared with a profit of $33 in the corresponding period. Israel Corp may inject US$150 million to Zim if needed

Company revenues reached their highest-ever level and totaled $607.3 million. Theoperating profit this quarter totaled $50.4 million

An Italian delegation met with 338 Israeli companies to discuss cooperation in the areas of infrastructure, hi-tech, agriculture, consumer goods and alternative energy

Exports to Europe fell 11%, and exports to the US fell by 5%. The Export Institute predicts that imports from the US will fall by 14% in 2009

OECD predicts that Israel's export growth will slow from 7.5% in 2008 to 0.9% in 2009. The 2009 forecast is higher than the latest Bank of Israel prediction of 1.5% growth

Drugs were hidden inside industrial machinery and then shipped in containers. Three marine containers have been seized so far

If the strike will begin it will cover the Israeli public sector with airports, ports, government offices, and post offices all being shut down