
14.09.09
Israel falls further in Global Competitiveness rankings
Israel fell to 27th place from 23rd place last year and from 14th place three years ago. Qatar leads the rankings from the Middle East

01.09.09
Bilateral trade between Israel, PA improving
The trade balance between Israel and West Bank amounted to NIS 19 billion in 2008. The Allenby Bridge services some 1.5 million people a year

24.08.09
C.A.L. Cargo Airlines joins Cargo 2000
Israel's C.A.L. Cargo Airlines is the latest airline to join Cargo 2000’s quality management system

24.08.09
July 2009 Procurement Managers Index denoting economic growth
Both the export demand and domestic demand components of the index rose in July to reach a 16-month high

24.08.09
CBS: Israel’s Export of Goods totaled US$4.0 billion in July
Trend data by main country groups indicates that imports from USA point to a rise of 11.0% at an annual rate, during May-July 2009

17.08.09
Maersk Line to Raise Rates for Cargoes Moving from Israel
The company will implement a general rate increase, effective September 1, 2009, for cargo moving in the Israel-U.S. East and Gulf Coast trade

17.08.09
D&B: H1N1 Flu could cost Israel's economy NIS 35b
According to Dun & Bradstreet the main sectors likely to be affected in Israel are: entertainment, restaurants, bars, cafיs, and tourism

17.08.09
Zim Los Angeles makes first call at Seattle
The call demonstrated that ocean carriers see the Pacific Northwest as a viable gateway for mega-ships
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