www.marineinsight.com Open in urlscan Pro
192.124.249.115  Public Scan

URL: https://www.marineinsight.com/know-more/6-major-ports-of-israel/
Submission: On April 28 via api from CH — Scanned from DE

Form analysis 2 forms found in the DOM

POST https://www.marineinsight.com/wp-comments-post.php

<form action="https://www.marineinsight.com/wp-comments-post.php" method="post" id="commentform" class="comment-form" novalidate="">
  <p class="comment-notes"><span id="email-notes">Your email address will not be published.</span> <span class="required-field-message">Required fields are marked <span class="required">*</span></span></p>
  <p class="comment-form-comment comment-form-float-label"><textarea id="comment" name="comment" placeholder="Leave a comment..." cols="45" rows="8" maxlength="65525" aria-required="true" required="required"></textarea><label class="float-label"
      for="comment">Comment <span class="required">*</span></label></p>
  <div class="comment-input-wrap has-url-field">
    <p class="comment-form-author"><input aria-label="Name" id="author" name="author" type="text" placeholder="John Doe" value="" size="30" maxlength="245" aria-required="true" required="required"><label class="float-label" for="author">Name <span
          class="required">*</span></label></p>
    <p class="comment-form-email"><input aria-label="Email" id="email" name="email" type="email" placeholder="john@example.com" value="" size="30" maxlength="100" aria-describedby="email-notes" aria-required="true" required="required"><label
        class="float-label" for="email">Email <span class="required">*</span></label></p>
    <p class="comment-form-url"><input aria-label="Website" id="url" name="url" type="url" placeholder="https://www.example.com" value="" size="30" maxlength="200"><label class="float-label" for="url">Website</label></p>
  </div>
  <p id="kt-container-g-recaptcha" class="google-recaptcha-container recaptcha-align-left" style="text-align:left;"><span id="kt_g_recaptcha_1" class="kt-g-recaptcha g-recaptcha" data-forced="0" style="display:inline-block;"></span></p>
  <p class="form-submit"><input name="submit" type="submit" id="submit" class="submit" value="Post Comment"> <input type="hidden" name="comment_post_ID" value="1770948" id="comment_post_ID">
    <input type="hidden" name="comment_parent" id="comment_parent" value="0">
  </p>
  <p style="display: none;"><input type="hidden" id="akismet_comment_nonce" name="akismet_comment_nonce" value="0ef39353d1"></p>
  <p style="display: none !important;"><label>Δ<textarea name="ak_hp_textarea" cols="45" rows="8" maxlength="100"></textarea></label><input type="hidden" id="ak_js_1" name="ak_js" value="125">
    <script type="rocketlazyloadscript">document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );</script>
  </p>
</form>

GET https://www.marineinsight.com/

<form role="search" method="get" class="search-form" action="https://www.marineinsight.com/">
  <label>
    <span class="screen-reader-text">Search for:</span>
    <input type="search" class="search-field" placeholder="Search …" value="" name="s">
  </label>
  <input type="submit" class="search-submit" value="Search">
  <div class="kadence-search-icon-wrap"><span class="kadence-svg-iconset"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="kadence-svg-icon kadence-search-svg" fill="currentColor" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="26" height="28"
        viewBox="0 0 26 28">
        <title>Search</title>
        <path
          d="M18 13c0-3.859-3.141-7-7-7s-7 3.141-7 7 3.141 7 7 7 7-3.141 7-7zM26 26c0 1.094-0.906 2-2 2-0.531 0-1.047-0.219-1.406-0.594l-5.359-5.344c-1.828 1.266-4.016 1.937-6.234 1.937-6.078 0-11-4.922-11-11s4.922-11 11-11 11 4.922 11 11c0 2.219-0.672 4.406-1.937 6.234l5.359 5.359c0.359 0.359 0.578 0.875 0.578 1.406z">
        </path>
      </svg></span></div>
</form>

Text Content

Skip to content
 * Home
 * News
 * Marine TechnologyExpand
   * Air Compressor
   * Ship Generator
   * Oily Water Separator
   * Ship Stabilizer
   * Boiler
 * NavigationExpand
   * Mooring
   * Watchkeeping
   * Maneuvering
   * Anchoring
   * Equipment
 * MoreExpand
   * Maritime Law
   * Videos
   * Case Studies
   * Life At Sea
   * Maritime Knowledge
   * Marine Careers
   * Naval Arch
   * Ship Safety
   * Shipboard Guidelines
   * Forums
   * Types of Ships
   * Financial Planning
   * Photos
   * Apps
 * eBooksExpand
   * Premium eBooks
   * Free eBooks

Search
Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin YouTube
Toggle Menu

Search


Home › Know More


6 MAJOR PORTS OF ISRAEL

ByShilavadra Bhattacharjee April 19, 2022June 27, 2022 Know More
12 shares
 * Facebook
 * Twitter
 * LinkedIn
 * WhatsApp

The State of Israel is situated in Western Asia bordering the Mediterranean and
the Red seas. Despite its location amidst the politically turbulent countries of
Syria, Egypt and its proximity to the Gaza strip, Israel is recognised as a
powerful country playing an active role in global geopolitics. It was
categorised as a high-income economy by the World Bank and has a well-developed
technological and industrial sector.


LATEST VIDEOS


Transiting The Panama Canal

More Videos


0 seconds of 1 minute, 0Volume 0%

Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard ShortcutsEnabledDisabled
Play/PauseSPACE
Increase Volume↑
Decrease Volume↓
Seek Forward→
Seek Backward←
Captions On/Offc
Fullscreen/Exit Fullscreenf
Mute/Unmutem
Seek %0-9
Next Up
Ship Broke into Two While Sailing
01:57

Live
00:25
00:35
01:00







 

It also boasts a strong commercial shipping sector comprising 6 major ports and
oil terminals. Let us have a look at the distinguishing features of these
facilities.

Table of Contents

 * 1. Port of Haifa
 * 2. Port of Ashdod
 * 3. Port of Eilat
 * 4. Port of Tel Aviv
 * 5. Port of Hadera
 * 6. Port of Ashkelon


1. PORT OF HAIFA

Haifa is the principal port of Israel, handling around 30 million tons of cargo
and over 2 million passengers every year. Possessing a natural, well-sheltered
harbour, it is one of the biggest ports in the eastern Mediterranean region. It
is situated on the northern Mediterranean coast near Haifa Bay and is surrounded
by two breakwaters.



Covering more than 4,550,000 m2, Haifa port handles diverse cargoes and offers
an array of services. It exports citrus fruits, tyres, textiles and machinery
and receives shipments of grains, oil and petroleum and raw material. Industrial
and commercial activities are concentrated a few kilometres from the port
facility.

Image for representation purpose only

Bestowed with the title of the most efficient port of Israel by the OECD, Haifa
is at par with international port standards. It consists of numerous cargo
terminals capable of serving many vessels simultaneously. Haifa port has the
latest port infrastructure that eases operations and prevents congestion. For
instance, it has an 18-lane truck gate that allows several cargo vehicles to
exit the premises at once. It also has a fishing port, a boat club, a water
sports marina and a dedicated chemical berth.



Operated by the Haifa Port Company, it is an engine that propels the growth of
the nation’s economy. It is not only a cargo port but also caters to the general
public by organising movie screenings, grand events, live musical performances
and exhibitions at the famous Warehouse 15.

Passenger terminal

This facility serves both cruise ships and ferries and is the only terminal in
Israel from where holiday cruises depart for the Mediterranean. The terminal is
decked with world-class facilities and is fully air-conditioned. It has numerous
waiting rooms, duty-free shops, souvenir shops, a large cafeteria, a currency
exchange counter, free wifi, and a large car park for sailors.

Directly connected to the lower city of Haifa, the Haifa Railway Station and the
central bus stop are also adjacent to this facility. The terminal has expanded
considerably and is the only one in Israel that receives luxury ships and
cruises with more than 5000 passengers on board.

Carmel Terminal

The Container terminal of Haifa port is the biggest in Israel and one of the
most technologically advanced facilities. The green terminal was opened in 2010
however it became operational in the latter part of 2011. It can handle more
than 1 million TEUs annually and set a new record in 2020 as container
throughput increased by six per cent to 1.47 million TEUs.This great feat was a
result of the fast container processing and shorter waiting times, thereby
increasing the port output.



Spanning 700 m with a water depth of approximately 16 m, the terminal can handle
container ships with a capacity of 15,300 TEUs. It is also decked with the
latest port equipment such as the world’s biggest 8 bridge cranes, capable of
lifting two 35 tonne containers at once. The terminal can unload two container
ships simultaneously and comprises 5000 compartments for keeping containers.
Around 25,000 containers can be stored in the stacking area with the aid of 15
gate cranes.


2. PORT OF ASHDOD

Opened in 1965, the Ashdod port lies at the mouth of the Nahal Lakhish river
just 40 kilometres from Tel Aviv. It is the second major commercial port of
Israel, handling bulk cargoes, roro, containerised goods, and oil tankers. It
exports chemicals, fertilisers, citrus fruits, manufactured goods and imports
grain, coal, general cargo and automobiles. Approximately 2500 ships, 19,000,000
tonnes of cargo and over 1 million TEUs are handled at the port annually.



Its strategic location near Israel’s commercial centres and national
transportation networks has transformed it into a busy facility. It has been
expanded to accommodate Panamax ships and major shipping companies operate from
Ashdod.

Image for representation purpose only


The port city is famous for its oil refinery, one of the largest in Israel. It
also houses pharmaceutical companies and construction industries. Radar
equipment and electronic warfare gadgets are also manufactured here.

Ashdod port has 50,000 m2 of covered storage area including a 2800 m2 warehouse
for keeping hazardous chemicals.

Container terminal

The Eitan port became operational in 2006 and is an extension of Ashdod. It
handled around 1.58 million TEUs in 2020. Constructed by extending the eastern
breakwater by 1550 m and reclaiming 110 hectares, the facility has several docks
with a total quay length of over 1650 m, capable of berthing super post-Panamax
ships.

General Cargo terminal

This facility comprises six conventional wharves that handle agricultural
commodities, timber, metals, pelletised and sling cargo etc. Ships weighing up
to 30,000 DWT can enter this terminal. On its opposite side are 4 RoRo piers
with inbuilt ramps for accommodating RoRo carriers.

Coal berth

Bulk shipments of coal are received at the coal pier located near the power
station. Dock 9 was constructed in 1989 which allows the unloading of more than
2 million tonnes of coal each year.



Mineral berth

The Mineral wharf became operational in 1967 and comprises multiple silos and
tanks for keeping over 2 million tonnes of phosphates and 130,000 tonnes of
potash. The vessels carrying potash are moored at the dolphins with an alongside
depth of 12 m.

Grain terminal

A 3-kilometre long, grain conveyor system is being built at this terminal to
transport wheat from the docks to the port’s silos. It is expected to increase
the handling capacity of the terminal.

South Terminal

The construction work for the new South Terminal commenced in 2015. It was
envisaged as a sub-port of the larger Ashdod. Excessive container traffic could
be diverted to this facility and it could handle some general cargo as well.
With this plan, the Israel Ports Authority constructed two breakwaters, and a
container terminal with an 850 m long quay for handling around 17,500 TEUs.
Construction of cargo storage facilities and a logistics centre is also
underway.


3. PORT OF EILAT

Eilat port is located near the Aqaba Gulf in the Red Sea. It can handle various
types of cargo and also offers ship maintenance and repair services. Opened in
1955, it is mainly utilised for receiving vehicle imports from the Far East
nations. Eilat offers a shorter shipping route as ships sailing from Israel can
reach the Indian Ocean without passing through the Suez Canal. It was privatised
in 2019 and is being developed to attract new business from its international
clients.



Minerals, phosphates, potash and ores are exported from Eilat worldwide. It
deals with imports of timber, construction material, foodstuff and automobiles.
Around 2,110,000 tonnes of dry cargo, 75,000 vehicles and more than 50,000 TEUs
are handled at this facility annually. In 2018, it handled 176,000 tonnes of
general cargo and 104,950 vehicles.

Image for representation purpose only

Counted among the three biggest ports of Israel, it has witnessed a gradual
decrease in the volume of cargo traffic over the years. Lower ship traffic is a
consequence of the port’s great distance from the commercial and industrial
centres of Israel. Another reason is that unlike the ports of Haifa and Ashdod,
Eilat is not directly linked to the national railway network.



Presently, the port consists of a conventional berth covering 530 m with a water
depth of 9.5 m and three berthing tugs. The port equipment is in good condition
and includes a bridge crane capable of lifting 70 tonnes, 2 shore cranes and 2
gate cranes.


4. PORT OF TEL AVIV

Locally known as Namal Tel Aviv, it is a famous commercial centre and a pleasure
port capable of accommodating a few yachts. Tel Aviv port was established in
1936 by a Jew named Otzar Mif’alei Yam, as the first port of Israel after the
closure of the old Jaffa port, a consequence of the Arab Revolt of the 1930s.
Tel Aviv became operational in 1938 with a functioning dock for receiving small
ships and fishing vessels. However, with the advent of container shipping in the
late 1900s, the port was deserted as larger ports were built in the country.

Between 2002 to 2008, the port buildings were restored and the infrastructure
was redesigned to convert it into an entertainment hub. The old ship hangars
were transformed into halls, exhibition and art galleries, boutiques and meeting
rooms. Interestingly, during the day, Tel Aviv is bustling with crowds of
shoppers, while at night it is transformed into a vibrant nightlife spot.


Image for representation purpose only


Today, the Tel Aviv port comprises a modern wooden deck spanning over 14,500
square metres, covering the entire waterfront. It is lined with seating areas
and is one of the best places to enjoy sunsets.

The port is also famous for its small indoor market selling locally produced
fruits and vegetables. During the day, there are many food stalls offering
varieties of fresh seafood. It is popular for its coffee parlours offering
traditional Jewish coffee and multicuisine restaurants.


5. PORT OF HADERA

Hadera port is situated in the northern part of Israel, close to the cities of
Tel Aviv and Haifa. It is a medium-sized facility comprising a coal and fuel oil
terminal serving the region’s two main power stations. It consists of a 2200 m
oil jetty, an automated coal conveyor system fed by 2 grabs and a multi buoy
offshore oil tanker berth for receiving shipments of fuel oil. Approximately
7,000,000 tonnes of cargo is handled at the Hadera port every year.



The coal berth spans 600 m and can easily accommodate coal carriers weighing
around 200,000 DWT, with a draught of 18 m. Oil tankers up to 70,000 DWT can be
berthed at the oil terminal.

Image for representation purpose only


 

The port city is also famous for the Hadera Paper Enterprise established in
1953. It also houses one of the world’s biggest desalination plants. Israel’s
main power station, the Orot Robin Power plant is located near the port
facility.


6. PORT OF ASHKELON

The Ashkelon oil terminal lies 2 nautical miles from the town of Ashkelon and 10
miles from Ashdod. Operated by the Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Company, it is a
major port dealing in petroleum products and derivatives. The facility serves
the industrial region of Israel and receives more than 1000 ships every year.

Image for representation purpose only


It comprises three CBM berths for discharging white products and handling fuel
oil, LPG, gasoline etc. These can accommodate tankers weighing around 80,000 DWT
with a draught of 17 m and a 250 m LOA. It also consists of 2 Single point
mooring buoys for accommodating VLCC size crude oil carriers weighing over
250,000 DWT. The 350 m long coal jetty receives 200,000 DWT coal carriers with a
draught of 18 m.





You might also like to read: 

 * 5 Major Ports in Bahrain
 * What Are The Major Ports In Jordan?
 * Major Ports In Lebanon
 * 5 Major Ports in Libya
 * 7 Major Ports in Kazakhstan

Disclaimer: The authors’ views expressed in this article do not necessarily
reflect the views of Marine Insight. Data and charts, if used, in the article
have been sourced from available information and have not been authenticated by
any statutory authority. The author and Marine Insight do not claim it to be
accurate nor accept any responsibility for the same. The views constitute only
the opinions and do not constitute any guidelines or recommendations on any
course of action to be followed by the reader.


ABOUT AUTHOR

Shilavadra Bhattacharjee is a shipbroker with a background in commercial
operations after having sailed onboard as a Third Officer. His interests
primarily lie in the energy sector, books and travelling.

Read more articles by this author




LEAVE A REPLY

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Comment *

Name *

Email *

Website







Δ



  Privacy Policy   |   Contact Us  |   About Us   |   Disclaimer  |  Team  |  
Send us news  |   Refund Policy |   Terms of Service  |   Advertise



© 2010 - 2023 Marine Insight — All Rights Reserved




Scroll to top Scroll to top
 * Home
 * News
 * Marine TechnologyExpand child menuExpand
   * Air Compressor
   * Ship Generator
   * Oily Water Separator
   * Ship Stabilizer
   * Boiler
 * NavigationExpand child menuExpand
   * Mooring
   * Watchkeeping
   * Maneuvering
   * Anchoring
   * Equipment
 * MoreExpand child menuExpand
   * Maritime Law
   * Videos
   * Case Studies
   * Life At Sea
   * Maritime Knowledge
   * Marine Careers
   * Naval Arch
   * Ship Safety
   * Shipboard Guidelines
   * Forums
   * Types of Ships
   * Financial Planning
   * Photos
   * Apps
 * eBooksExpand child menuExpand
   * Premium eBooks
   * Free eBooks

Toggle Menu Close
Search for:
Search


Update Privacy Preferences
A Raptive Partner Site