
04.05.09
BMI airline removes Israel off the map
The report claimed that the reason was to avoid offending Muslim passengers. BMI spokesperson: The electronic map will be removed

04.05.09
Israel Hotel Association: Q1/09 tourist overnights drop by 26%
Hotel overnights by tourists and Israelis totaled 3.6 million altogether during the first quarter, 15% fewer than during the corresponding quarter

27.04.09
ZIM to renew direct calls at Piraeus
ZCS service between the Mediterranean and North America will resume direct weekly calls at Piraeus

20.04.09
Hamburg Sud to cancel Israeli congestion charge
As of 15th May 2009 Hamburg Sd will not charge Congestion Surcharge at both Israeli ports of Haifa & Ashdod, until further notice

20.04.09
Borchard Line to resume direct calls at Piraeus
The company noted that its West Coast UK southbound services to Israel will renew calls at Piraeus thanks to improved working condistion at the Greek port

06.04.09
TNT & Fridenson in a new European groupage service
The newly inaugurated service, which departs Haifa on Thursdays afternoon, is intended to compete with air freight services from Israel to Europe

23.03.09
Mr. Jacky Allalouf honored for Allalouf Group’s 90th anniversary
Israel Chamber of Shipping presented president of the Allalouf Group with a symbol of appreciation in honor of the Allalouf Group’s 90th anniversary

16.03.09
18 Food Importers sue the State of Israel
The food importers claim damages from delays caused in releasing their goods from ports. The clearing delays began after Health Ministry indicted fiveHealth Ministry officials
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