The trade calling with the ports of Ashdod and Haifa was launched a year and a half ago

The EU is the most important aviation market for Israel, accounting for 57% of scheduled international air passenger movements

The project includes the construction of offshore buildings and a new container terminal. Next to the port will be 1.5 billion shekels worth of railroad and highway infrastructure

Israeli economy is in the 38th place in terms of export volumes

Zim said the additional port call meant the fixed-day weekly will offer best New York- Mediterranean transit times

ZIM to restructure and enhance its services network between Asia, India Sub Continent, East-Med and North Europe

The new joint service offers a wide port coverage, additional direct links between North West Continent and East Med and enhanced schedule reliability

The carrier's latest vessel is a TEU 8,626 full container