Ports

More than a port - a strategic anchor for Israel

Ashdod Port has proven that it is not merely an economic asset or a transportation hub. It is a pillar of national resilience, continuity, and sovereignty

Shaul Schnider, Chairman of the Board, Ashdod Port
Ashdod Port

Record profits for Ashdod Port Company in 2025

Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an exercise in southern Iran, in this handout image obtained on February 16, 2026; illustrative.

IRGC issues evacuation warning for civilians close to US forces in Gulf States

Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026.

CENTCOM warns civilians to avoid ports used by Iranian military, IRGC along Strait of Hormuz


17 arrested in Ashdod port police raids

Police say conspiracy scammed the state out of tens of millions of shekels in tax revenue.

Port of Ashdod

Embattled Ashdod port union chief Hassan won't seek reelection

In May, Hassan was among 15 port workers and vendors arrested over corruption allegations amounting to millions of shekels.

Port of Ashdod

Police recommend prosecuting Ashdod port union chief Hassan

In May, police arrested, detained Hassan and 14 others employed by port or affiliated private companies on suspicion of bribery and corruption.

Port of Ashdod

The healthful option

Bariba puts the accent on good food and good nutrition.

kosher eating places around, Bariba has an important role to play.

Ashdod port workers union head to stay in jail, tells judge 'they're trying to kill me'

Alon Hassan is one of 15 Ashdod Port workers and vendors arrested last week on allegations of corruption reaching into the millions of shekels.

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Amid storm over Ashdod graft, Katz vows to pursue port reform

“The sea will open to competition, just as we opened the sky,” Katz said, in a reference to the Open Skies agreement with the European Union.

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Sinking corruption

Taxpayer cash has been lavished on Israel's ports. It is time union kingpins understand that this is not their money but ours.

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Ashdod port workers' sanctions prevent delivery of wheelchairs to disabled

Hundreds of new wheelchairs purchased by the Yad Sarah charity are held up at port during peak Passover season.

Wheelchairs

Workers at Ashdod port strike over safety vests

Port union declares strike after 2 members of workers' committee were suspended; labor court to discuss issue on Sunday.

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Labor Court to hand down decision on port strike in coming days

Labor federation submits to court an interim study analyzing the effect new ports would have on workers.

Cranes are seen at the port of Haifa 370