Israeli representatives at "Maersk Buffalo" christening ceremony
02.07.07
Israeli representatives at "Maersk Buffalo" christening ceremony
The vessel was christened by Mrs. Alessandra Bucci, sales representative of Roberto Bucci. The vessel is the fifth of seven Panamax type ships
Ashdod Port: number of containers up 30% during May 2007
02.07.07
Ashdod Port: number of containers up 30% during May 2007
During May the port experienced 11% increase in traffic compared to May 2006 and 9% increase in traffic during the five months, January to May 2007
Israel and Mercosur: 7th round ended with progress on free-trade agreement
02.07.07
Israel and Mercosur: 7th round ended with progress on free-trade agreement
The goal is to try to reach an agreement by the year-end. Mercosur is the largest trade bloc in Latin America, and includes Brazil, one of the world’s ten largest economies
US$100m Power plant to be built at Ben Gurion Airport
02.07.07
US$100m Power plant to be built at Ben Gurion Airport
The decision to set up a power plant followed a risk analysis study which was approved by the Israel Civil Aviation Authority
Jacob Mohr (L) and Edwin de Jung
25.06.07
Transworld Logistics Ltd. Celebrates 75th anniversary
Transworld Logistics Ltd. is one of the oldest privately owned logistics provider in Israel. The company which was established in Jaffa in 1932 began as a clearing agent
Zimmermann (L) and Pharan
25.06.07
Orian gave a farewell party to Henning Zimmermann - Schenker Logistics rep in Israel
Zimmermann leaves for Qatar where he will direct Schenker's operations. Mr. Zimmermann will be replaced by Mr. Eyal Paran
Due to halt of trade with Gaza, hundreds of tons of fruit destroyed
25.06.07
Due to halt of trade with Gaza, hundreds of tons of fruit destroyed
Israeli fruit growers destroyed over 120 tons of bananas and 40 tons of apricots earmarked for sale in the Gaza Strip. About 15% of all Israeli fruit is sold in Gaza
Prof. Hayuth to head a special committee to study strategic alternatives for Eilat port
25.06.07
Prof. Hayuth to head a special committee to study strategic alternatives for Eilat port
One of the issues which will be brought before the committee is the linking of Eilat port to the Israeli railway network