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


Alleged Israeli airstrike targets Latakia port in Syria - report

Photos reportedly from the scene showed what appeared to be a fire that had broken out at the port due to the alleged airstrikes.

Missile fire is seen from Damascus, Syria May 10, 2018.

Convicted Arab-Israeli criminal assassinated in Jaffa

38-year-old Abed Kazaz was gunned down by masked assailants in broad daylight.

A general view shows Jaffa Port as well as Tel Aviv's skyline of high-rise buildings in the background, in Jaffa, Israel June 16, 2019

14 Days: Gilboa Jailbreak

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 Gilboa Prison. What went wrong?

Israel opens China-operated Haifa port to boost regional trade links

Warming ties with neighboring Arab countries are also creating new trade opportunities for Israel and Haifa is well placed to become a regional hub.

Haifa's new Gulf Port

Beirut marks one year since port blast with anger and mourning

A massive blast last year in Lebanon's Beirut port killed hundreds and injured thousands in a country on the brink of economic collapse.

Debris are seen in the port area after a blast in Beirut, Lebanon, August 10, 2020

Israel set to open massive new Haifa port September 1

"The opening of the Gulf port will revolutionize the entire economy. It is the newest port in the world, with the latest in port technology," said Yitzhak Blumenthal, CEO of the Israel Ports Company.

Haifa's new Gulf Port

Port TLV Project highlighted at Dubai Investment Forum

Residents of Port TLV will enjoy the benefits of a five-star property, with deluxe concierge services, 24/7 security, a gym, complete with advanced equipment and personal trainer, and art exhibits.

Lee Ziv, Vice President, Port Tel Aviv Residence

Cruise ship docks in Haifa for the first time since start of pandemic

The arrival of the Royal Caribbean ship makes it the first arrival of a cruise ship in Israel since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Royal Caribbean cruise

Long delays at Israeli ports could harm supply chain for local factories

About 50 ships are waiting to be unloaded in the two port cities, with ships waiting about 10 days in Ashdod and about four days in Haifa.

A worker sits as a crane unloads containers from a ship at the port of Haifa

Orna Hozman Bechor wins second term as Chair of Ashdod Port

Over the past four years, Hozman Bechor has led the port in the face of increasing competition caused by the entry of new ports.

Orna Hozman Bechor