Six more manufacturers sue Haifa and Ashdod port workers for damages
Sea Transport
20.12.04
Six more manufacturers sue Haifa and Ashdod port workers for damages
Six more companies filed lawsuits against the Haifa and Ashdod port workers and that dozens more companies were lining up to sue
Central Bureau of Statistics : Trade deficit up in January-November
Industry & Trade
20.12.04
Central Bureau of Statistics : Trade deficit up in January-November
The Central Bureau of Statistics ( CBS ) reported last week that higher imports, mainly of private consumption products, increased Israel’s trade deficit in January-November 2004, by 22% to $6.09 billion
Industrial growth slowed in November National Strength Index improved
Industry & Trade
20.12.04
Industrial growth slowed in November National Strength Index improved
The November Procurement Managers Index published by D&B Israel and the Israel Purchasing and Logistics Managers Association, indicates slower industrial growth. The index value for November was 54%, compared with 63.7% for October
Port of Haifa
Sea Transport
20.12.04
Jordanian business community praises port of Haifa services
Jordanian trade via the port of Haifa doubled in 2004. In a press release issued last week Haifa port management emphasized that during 2004 the port experienced 51% increase in motor vehicles moving through the port, from 3,101 in 2003 to 4,692 in 2004
Avi-Ad logistics looking east to increase market share
Supply Chain
20.12.04
Avi-Ad logistics looking east to increase market share
Avi-Ad Logistics Services Ltd and Avi-Ad international logistics 2000 Ltd, set up an Arab desk to cater for the logistic needs of the Israeli Arab sector, the Palestinian Authority international trade as well as for the development of trade with neighbori
Israeli Foreign Minister - Silvan Shalom
Industry & Trade
20.12.04
Czech Foreign Minister visits Israel
Czech Foreign Minister Cyril Svoboda arrives for an official visit to Israel, accompanied by a delegation of Czech businesspersons
27% jump in polished diamond exports in November
Industry & Trade
12.12.04
27% jump in polished diamond exports in November
Diamond controller Mr. Shmuel Mordechai said last week that Israel's diamond industry continued its trend toward significant growth in November. According to spokesman for the Ministry of Industry
Qualified Industrial Zones: Egypt to sign trade deal with U.S. and Israel
Industry & Trade
12.12.04
Qualified Industrial Zones: Egypt to sign trade deal with U.S. and Israel
Egypt confirmed last week that Israel the United States and Egypt will sign on Tuesday an agreement on Qualified Industrial Zones.
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