CBS: Israel's population stands at 7.241 million
Industry & Trade
07.01.08
CBS: Israel's population stands at 7.241 million
Israel's population grew by 1.7% in 2007, against 1.8% in 2006.75.6% of the population, 5.477 million, are Jews
El Al to raise air fares due to weak US$
Air Transport
31.12.07
El Al to raise air fares due to weak US$
The company announced it would raise ticket prices for flights from Israel by a minimum of 4% starting January 1 to compensate for the weak dollar
Businessmen interested in buying Haifa port
Sea Transport
31.12.07
Businessmen interested in buying Haifa port
Following the initiative in Ashdod the North Chamber of Commerce is forming a group of local businessmen to buy out the Haifa port, when it is privatized
Minister Mofaz. "added value to the port&quot
Sea Transport
31.12.07
Transportation Minister announced new chairman for Haifa Port Company
Ben Zion Salman, former Director General of the Ministry of Transport, accepted an offer to chair the Haifa port's board of directors
Ben-Gurion Airport: new passenger record in 2007
Air Transport
31.12.07
Ben-Gurion Airport: new passenger record in 2007
According to IAA a total of 10.1 million international passengers will pass through the airport in 2007, an increase of 14.5% over 2006
Maman: an increase of 10% in cargo movements
Air Transport
31.12.07
Maman: an increase of 10% in cargo movements
This is during September – November 2007. The company announced it had mobilized additional workers and invested in new equipment
MS Ameda at Eilat Port
Sea Transport
31.12.07
Cruise ships renew calls at the port of Eilat
MS Ameda called at the port of Eilat last week with 650 passengers and 350 staff on board. In 2008 the port expects further 6 such visits
Israeli Shippers: no operation rules in air cargo ground handling sector
Air Transport
31.12.07
Israeli Shippers: no operation rules in air cargo ground handling sector
This is 100 days before entering a competitive market structure. Claim Minister of Transport should accept full responsibility for the fiasco
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