U.S and Israel reached agreement on Open Skies
Air Transport
26.04.10
U.S and Israel reached agreement on Open Skies
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced last Friday that the United States and Israel have reached an Open-Skies aviation agreement
Evergreen to resume US west coast-Asia / Med pendulum May 10
Sea Transport
18.04.10
Evergreen to resume US west coast-Asia / Med pendulum May 10
The UAM service, starting on May 10 from Kaohsiung, will replace the company’s current Asia-Pacific-North West Coast (PNW) and Far-East Mediterranean (FEM) services
IAA: 555,000 passengers expected during Passover period
Air Transport
22.03.10
IAA: 555,000 passengers expected during Passover period
The most popular destinations for the holiday are the United States, Turkey, Italy, Germany and France
CSCL announced GRI from Israel to USA & Canada ports
Sea Transport
15.03.10
CSCL announced GRI from Israel to USA & Canada ports
Freight rates will be increased as from April 1, 2010 by US$400 for 20' container and US$500 for 40' container
United States, Israel announce airline security MOU to enhance joint aviation security
Air Transport
08.03.10
United States, Israel announce airline security MOU to enhance joint aviation security
The agreement will enhance information sharing about civil aviation security incidents and ensure efficient and effective coordination
Zim imposes “emergency revenue charge” on U.S. exports
Sea Transport
22.02.10
Zim imposes “emergency revenue charge” on U.S. exports
The charge of US$125 per TEU on exports originating in the United States for all destinations, effective as of March 15, 2010
Maersk Line: Transatlantic and Mediterranean - General Rate increase
Sea Transport
15.02.10
Maersk Line: Transatlantic and Mediterranean - General Rate increase
The company noted that "Trading conditions for the carriers operating in these markets are subject to unacceptable rate levels
Israel Tax Authority: 43% jump in car imports
Industry & Trade
15.02.10
Israel Tax Authority: 43% jump in car imports
A total of 16,500 new cars were delivered in January 2010 - 46% more than in January 2009. Mazda was the top seller, with 2,529 new cars
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