Doron Arbeli
21.07.08
Israeli customs successfully applied new export control system
The new system puts Israel among the most advanced nations applying sophisticated export control system. The system was developed by Malam Group
El Al: workers protesting management's refusal to extend collective agreement
21.07.08
El Al: workers protesting management's refusal to extend collective agreement
The workers committee threatened to intensify disruptions during the airline's summer peak season which will put El Al's management under great pressure
Police & Customs seize 104 kg of pure cocaine in Haifa
14.07.08
Police & Customs seize 104 kg of pure cocaine in Haifa
The pure cocaine was hidden in containers of Colombian coffee beans which arrived in Haifa's seaport. The drugs would have been worth an estimated $15 million
El Al to increase fuel surcharges
14.07.08
El Al to increase fuel surcharges
Jet fuel costs have risen by some 20% since its last update as the price of oil has jumped. Surcharges will rise by an average of 5%
Israel Water Authority: Israel facing worst water crisis in 80 years
14.07.08
Israel Water Authority: Israel facing worst water crisis in 80 years
Major sources of drinking water in Israel, including the Sea of Galilee and the mountain aquifer are all well below their red lines
Abe Pirian
14.07.08
Turkish forwarder Abetrans Lojistik S.T.A to transfer its activities to Abetrans Ltd
The new company will be 80% owned by Abetrans Ltd and the balance (20%) by the Turkish partner who will also managed the company
Zim Integrated Shipping Services has a focus on India
14.07.08
Zim Integrated Shipping Services has a focus on India
The company, with five other partners in a consortia, made a bid to develop a container terminal in the Indian city of Ennore, the 12th largest port in India
Israeli customs to apply new strengthened export control system
07.07.08
Israeli customs to apply new strengthened export control system
Israel's Customs and VAT Directorate announced it would apply a new and strengthened export control system on July 15th