25.06.07
Brosh: a trade blockade of Gaza would have negative effect on the Israeli economy
The goal of the association was to continue regular economic and business ties regardless of who controls Gaza. The value of all goods is estimated at about NIS 3 billion a year
25.06.07
Israel & Jordan agreed to apply electronic seals on containers moving via Israel to the USA
Jordanian security will check the containers and will apply an electronic seal which will enable the tracking and tracing of the container while on route to Haifa port
25.06.07
Avi Paz Uncontested as Israel Diamond Exchange President for Second Term
Paz was elected for a second term this week at the bourse’s 58th Annual General Meeting, having been the sole candidate for this position
25.06.07
Swiss WorldCargo Israel plans promotion campaign for the summer season
The company will introduce a special Israeli site meant for cargo agent who will be rewarded for entering as many air waybill numbers
18.06.07
F.C.C. Shipping marked Hanjin Shipping entry to the Israeli market
The new service, which commenced in mid May 2007 is part of the East Mediterranean Express (EMX) service set up by the CKYH Alliance
18.06.07
Fashion TV "F.Diamond" cruise called at Ashdod
Another new visitor to the port of Ashdod last week was the 'Royal Princess’. It was the Princess' first sailings to the Holy Land in more than five years
18.06.07
GDP per capita still low - reaches $18,620
Israel showed a respectable surplus in its balance of payments in Q1 of 2007, at $1.7 billion. GDP per capita is among the lowest among developed countries
18.06.07
Paris Air Show will bring Israeli exhibitors contracts worth $600-800 million
Israeli exports of homeland security and safety equipment will grow 20% this year to $1.2 billion. 30 new companies entered this field over the past year
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