Long delays at the Nitzana Israel Egypt border crossing
Land Transport
14.04.08
Long delays at the Nitzana Israel Egypt border crossing
The demand for the crossing on both sides has increased. Some blamed the Israeli Airport Authority, which manages the crossing for the grave situation
Romano, Avraham and Borovich
Air Transport
07.04.08
El Al to mark Israel's 60th Independence logo on its aircraft fleet
The special 60th Independence logo will be marked on all the company's planes throughout the year
Bank of Israel forecasts slower economic growth in 2008
Industry & Trade
07.04.08
Bank of Israel forecasts slower economic growth in 2008
Israel's central bank issued last week a forecast of the country's 2008 economic growth reducing the forecast to 3.2%, compared to 5.3% growth in 2007
Cherry Farmers seek permission to Export to Syria
Industry & Trade
07.04.08
Cherry Farmers seek permission to Export to Syria
Cherry crops would be unusually large this year reaching 4,500 tons due to the cold weather
Haifa port: March 2008 was a record month for container movements
Sea Transport
07.04.08
Haifa port: March 2008 was a record month for container movements
During March the port handled TEU123,500 compared to TEU 108,000, the previous container record
Israel Export Institute: exports will have dramatic slowdown in 2008
Industry & Trade
07.04.08
Israel Export Institute: exports will have dramatic slowdown in 2008
Growth of exports to the USA which was 16% in 2006 and 5% in 2007 will be 0% in 2008
2007 Net profit drops at Israel Corp. as expenses rise
Industry & Trade
07.04.08
2007 Net profit drops at Israel Corp. as expenses rise
Zim's profit fell two-thirds from NIS 360 million in 2006 to NIS 120 million 2007. the increase in revenue was mainly due to higher freight rates and increase in quantities transported
Cosco: productivity at Ashdod port has increased due to new service arrangements
Industry & Trade
07.04.08
Cosco: productivity at Ashdod port has increased due to new service arrangements
Shipping companies calling at the port have expressed satisfaction at the new arrangement noting that the service level has been kept stable
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