Ports

Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers in Red Sea, threatening new oil chokepoint in Iran war

Five tankers have rerouted to avoid Bab el-Mandeb as fears grow that Red Sea disruptions could further raise oil prices, impact shipping routes, and strain US military resources.

An oil tanker docks at Keelung Port in Keelung, Taiwan April 19, 2026.
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Ashdod Port showcases maritime innovation hub at international conference in Germany

Screengrab of smoke rising from Russian port, July 4, 2026.

Ukranian drone debris damages Russia's Ust-Luga, Vysotsk ports, other regions report attacks

Containers carrying goods from the United Arab Emirates, which entered Israel on an MSC cargo ship, are unloaded with a cargo crane bearing Israeli and Emirati flags at Haifa's port, northern Israel October 12, 2020

'Israel must not lose this opportunity': Former Biden official warns about Israel's role in IMEC


A transparent market will enhance Haifa Bayport in delivering more benefits to Israelis - opinion

In the past three years, Bayport has managed 1.9 million TEUs, created over 500 local jobs, and paid NIS 230 in royalties to the Israeli government.

 A general view of Haifa Port on July 24.

Iran port blast linked to violent chemical reaction from perchlorates, used in rocket fuel - report

A Washington Post report pointed to a violent chemical reaction as the likely cause of the explosion at the Iranian port that killed at least 70 people.

 Port explosion at Iran's Bandar Abbas, April 26, 2025.

WATCH: Explosion rocks Iran's Bandar Abbas port near IRGC base, 65 killed, over 1,000 wounded

The explosion reportedly occurred near an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval base, Army Radio reported.

 Port explosion at Iran's Bandar Abbas, April 26, 2025.

Zim ends 2024 with $2.15 billion profit, beating analyst expectations

Zim’s strong financial performance was driven by rising freight rates and increased demand.

 A truck transports a Zim container just outside Israel's port of Ashdod February 23, 2012. Zim, Israel's biggest shipping company, had to reach a debt settlement with its bond holders after they were hit by a downturn in the global shipping industry.

Underwater archaeologists discover submerged ancient port near Asini, Greece

Greek myth states that the region near Asini was first populated by the Dryopes, an ancient tribe driven out by Hercules.

 Underwater archaeologists discover submerged ancient port near Asini, Greece.

Greek-Swedish collaboration reveals submerged ancient port in Argolis, Greece

Amphora fragments may provide key clues for dating the ancient artificial port.

 View from flying drone of Palaia Epidavros, small town in the Argolis prefecture of Peloponnese, Greece.

Ashdod Port invests millions to offer start-ups a golden opportunity

Ashdod Port continues investing in innovation, inviting start-ups worldwide to join its maritime technological hub in the supply chain and port sector.

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New regulation for Israel's ports underway

After years of complex negotiations, Israel's port reform enters its final phase today as transport and finance ministers sign certification documents.

 A general view of Haifa Port on July 24.

We are building a port here: The exhibition reviving the history of Israel's ports

A new exhibition at the National Maritime Museum in Haifa brings the story of port development in Israel through archival materials and a film starring Edan Alterman.

 Eilat Port, The Red Sea, 22.4.1958

Rising sea levels threaten Saudi oil ports Ras Tanura and Yanbu with flooding

The analysis found that 12 of the 15 oil ports with the highest tanker traffic are exposed to rising sea levels, with 13 ports at risk of damage from a one-meter rise.

 Port view with moored ships, Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia.