Tel Aviv — Israel’s National Roads Co. has won a court case against Dead Sea Works (DSW) for damages to the main highway from its plant at Sdom to the southern port of Eilat. The state-owned company charged DSW with exceeding the weight restrictions for transporting potash along the Arava highway to Eilat. The complaint stated that DSW did not properly cover its trucks and transported potash above the acceptable limits, leading to potash and other chemicals being discharged along the length of the highway. The Israel National Roads Co. was awarded $14 million in damages for repairs to the road. DSW argued the potash was properly packed in accordance with international standards, and that the highway itself had not been properly maintained over the years. The judge said in his ruling that it had been proven without a doubt that the potash was improperly packed and exceeded the level as designated by regulations.
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