The cargo management decided to apply the new surcharge due to heavy demand for cargo shipped from the Far East

Debts of 350 million dollars will be paid up to 2020 in exchange for higher interest rate. Zim will be given new bank finance of over $500 million for a period of 12 years

Since the beginning of the year (January– September) the airport handled 196,175 tons a drop of 23.9% compared to the parallel period

The finance ministry would triple its financial aid to small businesses to NIS 90 million (about US$24 million) over the next four years

Exports to the US were down 60% to US$970.6 million, while to Hong Kong, exports fell 43% to US$757.2 million

Israel's inflation rate fell within the government's target range in September for the first time since May 2009

Import prices point to a rise of 0.9% in the second quarter of 2009, after a fall of 9.6% in the first quarter of 2009

Sabre Marketing will buy out El Al's 49% share in the joint venture for an estimated US$10