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Israeli shipping giant ZIM to be sold for $4.2 billion to German, Israeli capitals - Calcalist

The move, which was approved by the ZIM board of directors, came after both the ZIM’s workers’ committee and senior Israeli politicians expressed opposition to the acquisition.

Cars drive behind a truck transporting a Zim container just outside Israel's port of Ashdod February 23, 2012
 Maersk container is transported by a train near a port of Barcelona, Spain April 26, 2024.

Maersk navigates Red Sea route again as Gaza ceasefire holds

Lightning illuminates the sky over the upper Galilee, during a rain storm on November 13, 2025.

In the eye of Storm Byron: Israeli, Cypriot, Greek authorities continue search for missing yacht

Zim containers are stacked just outside Israel's port of Ashdod February 23, 2012

German bid for Zim with Saudi, Qatari backing raises Israel security concerns


Iran continues to use drones in its shadow war against Israel - opinion

By using drones, which fly low and slow, Tehran is engaging in graduated escalation, in the hopes of forcing Israel to absorb the threat, rather than feel compelled to respond. 

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei views an Iranian drone during his visit last week to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force.

Record mobilization: Haifa Port Company leads in cargo handling amidst wartime challenges

Haifa Port's October figures paint a picture of maritime sector leadership.

 A general view of Haifa Port on July 24.

Netanyahu: With attack on ship, Iran has ratcheted up its aggression

Some 25 crew members of different nationalities, including Ukrainians, Bulgarians, Filipinos, and Mexicans were onboard the ship – but no Israelis.

A boat of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) sails, at undisclosed place off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran August 22, 2019.

Shipping giant MSC Cargo persists, delivering to Israel amidst war

Company announces It will not impose war surcharges or demurrage fees.


Backlog at Israeli ports grows as country steps up shipping supplies

Ashdod port has imposed restrictions on the transport of hazardous materials which has meant slower transits.

  A Cargo ship sails followed by a Ukraine’s Coast Guard cutter through Bystre rivermouth, which connects the Black Sea and Danube, at a location given as Izmail district of Odesa region, Ukraine in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on July 15, 2022

Ships backed up in Black Sea lanes as Russia warning shots raise tensions

A traffic jam is building up in Black Sea ports as the Russia-Ukraine war begins to affect nearby trade routes.

 The cargo ship Mehmet Bey waits to pass through the Bosphorus Strait off the shores of Yenikapi during a misty morning in Istanbul, Turkey, October 31, 2022