The ICIC extends credit facilities to Israeli exporters active in 115 countries, to the level of US$9 billion annually

According to Israel Airport Authority data during 2006, 319,000 ton of cargo were handled in Ben Gurion, in camaparision to 305,000 tons during 2005

The minister of Transport & Road Safety noted the event is a succesful initiative and added that he hopes this event will become an annual tradition. A diplomatic gathering within the event attracted 40 diplomats

Romanian government had recently taken several steps to promote Romania in general and the port of Constanza in particular as a European hub

Israel in the 20th place among 61 nations in the 2006 world competitiveness rankings. Israel has risen 22 places in the rankings from 42nd in 2005

A delegation of Israeli freight forwarders organized by the Israeli Federation of International Freight Forwarders and Customs Clearing Agents ( IFFCCA) and headed by Mr. Shlomo Sharon IFFCCA's chairman, returned last week from a visit to Romania

Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute reported last week that the participation of Israeli companies in international projects grew in 2005 by 150%, rising to $1.5 billion from $600 million in 2004

Israel's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published last week its 2005 report indicating an 8% drop in cargo moving through Ben Gurion airport, compared to 2004