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.
Ashdod Port

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


Ashkelon crane collapse: Body of missing man washes up on Ashdod beach

After a crane collapsed in Ashkelon, one person is still missing while another is receiving treatment in the hospital.

  The site of the collapsed crane in Ashkelon, where two people are missing after strong winds caused it to collapse into the sea, March 14, 2023.

Lebanon blast investigator charges former PM, top public prosecutor

No senior official has yet been held to account for the explosion that killed 220 people.

 A woman walks on rubble at the site of last year’s Beirut port blast on July 13

Sale of Israel's Haifa Port finalized for $1.15 billion

As another of Israel's ports is privatized, the tiny middle eastern state looks to further cement its position as a regional economic power.

 A general view of Haifa Port on July 24.

Liberman, Michaeli approve privatization of Haifa Port

The privatization of the port was first decided on in 2003 as part of a reform plan for the country's sea ports.

Containers are seen in this general view of the port of the northern city of Haifa April 23, 2013.

Ashdod Port Company signs agreement with Port of Barcelona to promote Israeli innovation in Europe

According to Orna Hozman Bechor: “Our technology incubator has a great deal to offer in order to make the world of shipping and ports more efficient."

 A NAVAL vessel (not seen) escorts the ‘Mavi Marmara’ to Ashdod Port, post-raid by Israeli marines, May 31, 2010.

Divers seal tank vents leaking oil from bulk carrier off Gibraltar

The Gibraltar Port Authority is ramping up efforts to start pumping the fuel oil, diesel and lube oil from the vessel.

 Oil leaks from cargo ship OS 35 which remains half sunken in Catalan Bay after its collision with an LNG tanker off Gibraltar, September 1, 2022.

Haifa's new port - a Chinese automatic machine for shipping

INFRASTRUCTURE AFFAIRS: The latest terminal in Haifa Port is a tech marvel, and while some share concern, the benefit seems far greater than the risk

 THE SIPG Bayport Terminal in Haifa has the capacity to process one million shipping containers annually.

Zelensky says ‘millions could starve’ due to Russia blocking Ukraine’s ports

Shipments of essential goods from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, such as wheat and seed oil, have been stopped since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war.

 Zelensky delivers a video address to the TIME100 Gala 2022 crowd.

Ashdod Port undergoes reinforcement process to protect from cyberattacks

"The port is a strategic place where a wide range of different and diverse technologies are concentrated, each of which could be an opening for a cyberattack," said Erez Kaplan.

A WORKER at Ashdod port coordinates a crane to hang a giant Israeli national flag.

Ashdod Port Company gets NIS 1.5m. fine for not preventing air pollution

The Ashdod Port Company failed to take required action against preventing toxic emissions despite warnings from the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

Port of Ashdod