The $40 million tender is one of the largest design tenders in Israel, and will include the design of breakwaters, piers, dredging, land reclamation, and port development

Forty tons of plums and nectarines scheduled for export to Russia were held up in Israel, as long as the farmers involved have not paid their fees & levies to the Plant Board

The Nike Logo was well covered by plastic sheets which were purposely put on the shoes to prevent noticing the logo

GDP is now at an all-time high of NIS 660 billion, and GDP per capita is NIS 92,338, or $21,500

The company signed an agreement with Israel Ports Development & Assets Company Ltd. allowing for the handling and storage of 200,000 tons of cargo of raw sugar a year

Some 220 factories are involved in the manufacture of the Israeli made tank, employing some 10,000 workers. This year Merkava tank systems sales rose 13% to $350 million

The new agreement enables two national flag carriers from each country to fly along the route. CAL will operate a weekly flight to and from Moscow

Schaefer noted that due to the powerful position Zim will have and due to lack of competition the quality of service would be harmed. Zim: increase is due to increasing operating costs