"Zim Shekou"’s captain reported that they might have hit a boat while the ship was returning to Busan from China's Qingdao Port. Nine of the boat crew members are missing

Net rough diamond exports grew 62.1% to $3.1 billion in 2010, while polished diamond imports rose 68% to $4.2 billion and rough diamond imports grew 51% to $3.8 billion

Israel received nearly 3.5 million visitors in 2010, the highest number of visitors to Israel in one year. 14% increase compared to previous record in 2008

Exports, which account for some 45% of the country's economic activity, dropped nearly 10% in the third quarter after sharp growth in the prior four quarters

Zim has completed the sale of its 8% stake in a joint venture that plans to build and operate 18 rail freight terminals in China. The sale price was about US$29 million

The EMX service between Asia and the Black Sea, effective December 30, eliminates a westbound call at Xiamen and replaces it with Qingdao

Companies from Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Georgia have so far responded to Transportation Ministry's request to submit proposals for project's planning

The agreement would exempt many import and export ventures from duty in both states. Preliminary negotiations would commence soon and a team of experts from Tel Aviv would be reaching New Delhi