The Polish Ocean Lines will start regular shipping service next month between Poland and Israel, it was reported here today. This will be the first regular shipping arrangement between Israel and any Communist bloc company.
The routes will connect Polish ports with parts in Israel, continuing to Bulgaria and Rumania. Several years ago Rumania had shipping arrangements with Israel but these were halted.
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