The logistics and shipping business VLM was founded as a result of Israel's import substitution policy in the 1970s, and it is currently one of India's leading shipping companies. It has established a highly reliable and sophisticated supply network for India, with delivery times of up to 4 weeks.The growth of India as Israel's strategic partner has been greatly facilitated by the VLM logistics network. The company was founded and has expanded there, therefore winning this award there is an honour, according to Avishai Abrahami, CEO of VLM.