2.1 Palestine Port Assessment (Israel)
State of Palestine - 2.1.1 Port of Ashdod (Israel)
Port Overview
Ashdod is the main port recommended for use by the humanitarian community and the economic gateway to the State of Israel. 40 km from Tel Aviv, it is the closest to the country’s major commercial centers and highways. Ashdod Port has been operating since 1965 and is one of the few ports in the world built on open sea. Ashdod Port handled around 1,612,000 TEUs in 2021. The cargo unloaded and loaded in 2021 amounted to 23.58 million tons. During 2005, Ashdod Port inaugurated Eitan Port, the country’s first fully computerized container port. One of the largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken in Israel, the Eitan Port is a deep-water port, includes a 1,150m extension to the main breakwater and 1,700m of new quays with water depth up to 15.5m. It was recently decided to build a rail terminal at Eitan Port, which will grant access to surrounding industrial centers. Ashdod Port provides customers with a full package of services including logistic services such as: Bringing ships into port and anchorage, providing full ship services; Unloading, storage and loading cargoes; Emptying and storage of containers. The Port’s vicinity has bonded warehouses, citrus fruit and agricultural produce warehouses, cold storage, a grain silo, container repair and cleaning services. An office complex at the Port’s in land terminal. ‘Eitan Port’ is among the most advanced ports in the world with its $6 million Terminal Operating Systems (TOS).
Port website: Ashdod Port
Key port information may also be found at: Maritime Database
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Israel |
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Province or District |
Ashdod |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Ashdod - 2 km |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port of Ashdod |
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Latitude |
31°49′"49N |
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Longitude |
34°38′29″E |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
Ashdod Port Company LTD |
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Management Contact Person |
Mr. Ram Shoval |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Ben Gurion Airport |
Port Picture
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Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on OPT Port of Ashdod contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Palestine Port and Waterways Company Contact List (Israel)
Port Performance
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Seasonal Constraints |
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|---|---|---|
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
No |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Handling Figures for 2021 |
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|---|---|
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Vessel Calls |
|
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
1,612,000 |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021 |
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|---|---|
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Bulk (MT) |
1,647,000 |
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Break bulk (MT) |
|
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following links:
Ashdod Port Website - Containers
The TOS system
- The TOS System performs dock coordination, actual loading and unloading management in accordance with the ship’s layout and the supervision of work rate, identification, and solution of operating problems.
- From a central control room, the system commands the overall operation of the terminal:
- The process of unloading and loading of the ships.
- Operation of the containers’ storage areas (reception, storage, delivery of containers to ships and trucks).
- Entry and exit of trucks thru the gate area.
The main characteristics of the TOS System
- An electronic message system – storage certificates for empty / full containers, accompaniment certificates, delivery certificate for an empty container, and message of driver arrival to the truck.
- Management of expected imports containers and the ship’s voyage for unloading (BAPLIE).
- Management of the storage areas in accordance with the specifications of the individual container – “full” as well as “empty”.
- Management of export containers lists and allocation of spaces.
- Planning the ship’s loading (MOVINS).
- Providing optimal preference to Bridge / Gate / Forklift cranes.
- Optimal allocation of ships for work along the terminal docks, distribution of working hands and cranes
Ashdod Port Website - TOS System
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Conventional Berth |
8 |
2074m |
10.5 - 13.8m |
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Container Berth |
5 |
485m |
10.5 - 15.5m |
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Silo Berth |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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Berthing Tugs |
5 |
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|
|
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Water Barges |
n/a |
|
|
|
Ashdod Port Website - Watercraft
General Cargo Handling Berths
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
|---|---|
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
1,325,000 |
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Exports - Bagged Cargo |
296,000 |
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Imports and Exports - RoRo |
n/a |
|
Other Imports |
Vehicles 134,039 |
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment is managed by the government.
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Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dockside Crane |
Yes |
25 |
Up to 50 mt |
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Container Gantries |
Yes |
14 |
Up to 55 mt |
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Mobile Cranes |
No |
|
|
|
Reachstacker |
No |
|
|
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
230 |
|
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
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|
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Transtainer |
Yes |
24 |
|
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
40 |
|
Ashdod Port Website - Cranes and carrying ability on the piers
Container Facilities
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Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
|---|---|---|
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Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
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Other Capacity Details |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Daily Take Off Capacity |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Number of Reefer Stations |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
n/a |
n/a |
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Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
n/a |
n/a |
Customs Guidance
For information on Port of Ashdod Customs details, please see the following link: 1.3 Palestine Customs Information
Terminal Information
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
Three of the piers of the Port of Ashdod serve for the conveying of bulk cargo and various types of liquids.
The bulk and liquid piers are located in the southern part of the Port, the systems are fully computerized and operate under the most stringent safety requirements. The bulk facility is responsible for the export of minerals from Israel to Europe and America (except for acid to Asia and India).
The bulk facility operates 24 hours per day in 4 shifts under the “warm seat” method. The capacity of the warehouses is about 1 million tons and it includes additionally, a pool and acid tanks.
The facility has two piers for potash and phosphates and 4 for the loading of acid. The work rate at the bulk piers is between 500 and 1,200 tons per hour, in accordance with the type of cargo.
Ashdod Port Website - Bulk Facility
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
Overseas Commerce Ltd - Overseas Commerce Ltd. operates container terminals in the hinterland of the Ports of Ashdod and Haifa. Overseas facilities comprise a total area of 421,000 m2 of open and covered space. In addition, Overseas provides bonded and free storage services well as value-added services and distributions. Overseas provides management, storage and handling of goods under refrigerated conditions as well.
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
|---|---|---|
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Bagged Cargo |
Flexible/Expandable |
|
|
Refrigerated Cargo |
Flexible/Expandable |
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|
General Cargo |
Flexible/Expandable |
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Hinterland Information
The Port operates a new central automatic gateway for trucks, which utilise use of biometrics and other systems for identifying drivers, trucks and containers. The project includes: 32 lanes each with weighing machinery for trucks; camera tracking of trucks; Internet applications that will enable on-line response to drivers’ questions and SMS updates.
Port Security
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Security |
|
|---|---|
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level |
1 |
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Police Boats |
n/a |
|
Fire Engines |
n/a |
Link to ISPS Security Level for Ashdod Port - February 2019
State of Palestine - 2.1.2 Port of Haifa (Israel)
Port Overview
The Port of Haifa is the largest, leading port in Israel. It also serves as a regional transshipment hub. The port is located in a natural, protected bay. It consists of numerous terminals, enabling handling all kinds of cargoes as well as receiving large passenger ships. The Port is operated by the Haifa Port Company, which is a government corporation committed to continue operating as a growth engine for Israel’s economy and as a source of livelihood for the tens of thousands of employees and workers in the various circles operating in the Port.
The Port of Haifa contains cargo terminals and is capable of servicing many ships at once. A railroad freight terminal is inside the port and is used for transporting goods across the country. The port also features a passenger terminal, fishing wharf, yacht club, sports marina, and chemical terminal. The port opened the first phase in the "Carmel Port" expansion program in 2010 that involved the construction of a new cargo terminal which includes a 700m long wharf capable of handling 14,000 TEU container ships as well as the opening of a secondary 250m (820 ft) wharf plus adjacent support and storage areas. The new facilities will expand the port's annual container handling capacity by 500,000 TEU. Construction of this new terminal cost NIS1.8 billion (appx. US$500 million) and took five years to complete.
Port website: https://www.haifaport.co.il/en/
Key port information may also be found at: https://www.maritime-database.com/
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Israel |
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Province or District |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Haifa 0.3 (km) |
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Port's Complete Name |
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Latitude |
32.8213° N |
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Longitude |
35.0007° E |
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Managing Company or Port Authority
|
Haifa Port Company |
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Management Contact Person |
N/A |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Ben Gurion Airport |
Port Picture
For further information: https://www.haifaport.co.il/en/terminals/
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Overseas Commerce Ltd
Overseas Commerce Ltd is an Israel-based company, which is engaged directly and through its subsidiaries in the management and operation of cargo and container terminals. The Company operates cargo and container terminals under the supervision of customs, bonded warehouses, free warehouses, and logistics services. The Company’s services include: Cargo Terminals, Warehouses, Logistics Services and Overland Transportation and Distribution. Overseas Commerce Ltd activity sites include Overseas Ashdod, Overseas Haifa and additional facilities, such as a bonded warehouse and an air cargo terminal at Ben Gurion Airport.
Contact person: Mr. Azriel Dagan –
Phone: 04-6430430
Email: azi@ovrs-comr.co.il
http://www.ovrs.co.il/155-he/Overseas.aspx
Gesco – General Superintendence Company Ltd
The company was established in 1932 and is the Agent of SGS Group of companies in Geneva, Switzerland, handling quantity and quality inspections and supervision of goods, materials and commodities. The company additionally offers Customs Clearing services and certification of companies to ISO 9000 standards.
Contact person: Mr. Shlomo Gadot
Phone: 03-5161074
Email: gadot@gesco.co.il
http://www.gesco.co.il/services/
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Palestine Port and Waterways Company Contact List (Israel)
Port Performance
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
No |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Handling Figures for 2021 |
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|
Vessel Calls |
|
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
1,463,000 |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021 |
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Bulk (MT) |
1,145,000 |
|
Break bulk (MT) |
|
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Discharge rate: Haifa Port Website - RT at Berth
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: Haifa Port Website - Tariffs
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
|
Conventional Berth |
|
|
11.5–15.8 |
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Container Berth |
|
|
11.5–15.8 |
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Silo Berth |
|
|
11.5–15.8 |
|
|
Berthing Tugs |
6 |
|
|
|
|
Water Barges |
n/a |
|
|
|
General Cargo Handling Berths
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
|
|
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
|
|
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
n/a |
|
Other Imports |
Vehicles 35,431 |
Port Handling Equipment
|
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
|
Dockside Crane |
Yes |
n/a |
|
|
Container Gantries |
Yes |
n/a |
|
|
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
n/a |
|
|
Reachstacker |
No |
n/a |
|
|
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
n/a |
|
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
n/a |
|
|
Transtainer |
Yes |
n/a |
|
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
n/a |
|
Container Facilities
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Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Other Capacity Details |
|
|
|
Daily Take Off Capacity |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Number of Reefer Stations |
120 |
120 |
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
n/a |
n/a |
Customs Guidance
For information on OPT Port of Haifa Customs details, please see the following link: 1.3 Palestine Customs Information
Terminal Information
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
The grain conveyance piers serve the "Dagon" Israel Granaries Company.
Grain is moved by three unloaders which convey the grain directly to the storage silos. "Dagon" Granaries have a nominal capacity of 90,000 tons and are used for the unloading, storage and onward transportation of grain by train and truck.
The granaries are managed and operated by the "Dagon" Israel Granaries Company Ltd. and owned by the Israel Port Authority.
Three mobile unloaders, two pneumatic and one mechanical, operate on the quay where water depth reaches 13.3m. They unload grain from ships and transfer it to the grain silo by a usage of conveyer belts installed inside concrete bridges that stretch over the Port. The three unloaders have an operational capacity of approximately 1,800 tons per hour. The mechanical unloader was built locally according to an Israeli development which has since been patented in most of the world's industrialized countries and which has a capacity of some 1,200 tons per hour. The pneumatic unloaders are new and each one has an unloading capacity of some 600 tons per hour.
Stored grain is loaded onto railcars and trucks at a rate of up to 15,000 tons a day.
The silos operate 24 hours a day except for the Sabbath and religious holidays.
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MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
Overseas Commerce Ltd. operates container terminals in the hinterland of the Ports of Ashdod and Haifa. Overseas facilities comprise a total area of 421,000 m2 of open and covered space. In addition, Overseas provides bonded and free storage services well as value-added services and distributions. Overseas provides management, storage and handling of goods under refrigerated conditions as well.
|
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
|
Bagged Cargo |
Flexible/Expandable |
|
Refrigerated Cargo |
Flexible/Expandable |
|
General Cargo |
Flexible/Expandable |
Hinterland Information
The Port operates a new central automatic gateway for trucks, which utilize use of biometrics and other systems for identifying drivers, trucks and containers. The project includes lanes with weighing machinery for trucks; camera tracking of trucks; Internet applications that will enable on-line response to drivers’ questions and SMS updates.
Port Security
|
Security |
|
|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
|
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
|
Police Boats |
n/a |
|
Fire Engines |
n/a |
Link to ISPS Security Level for Haifa Port - February 2019
State of Palestine - 2.1.3 Port of Eilat (Israel)
Port Overview
The Port of Eilat is the only Israeli port on the Red Sea, located at the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba.
The Port of Eilat was opened in 1947 and is today mainly used for trading with Far East countries. It allows Israeli shipping to reach the Indian Ocean without having to sail through the Suez Canal.
Ship traffic at Eilat is relatively low (compared to Israel's two large seaports on the Mediterranean). One reason is that Eilat is situated at a considerable distance from the center of the country. Another is the fact that unlike the country's other main seaports, Eilat's is yet to be served by a railway line (the nearest railhead is located 180km to the north).
The port of Eilat is mainly used for the import of vehicles from the far east.
Port website: http://eilatport.co.il/
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Israel |
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Province or District |
|
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Eilat 1 (km) |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port of Eilat |
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Latitude |
29°31′56.07″N |
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Longitude |
34°56′25.54″E |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
Papo Maritime Ltd |
|
Management Contact Person |
n/a |
|
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Ramon Airport |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Palestine Port and Waterways Company Contact List (Israel)
Port Performance
|
Seasonal Constraints |
||
|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
|
|
Rainy Season |
No |
|
|
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
|
|
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021 |
|
|
Bulk (MT) |
210,000 |
|
Break bulk (MT) |
|
For further information on port performance, please see the following link - Israel Ministry of Transport
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
|
Conventional Berth |
530 |
|
||
|
Container Berth |
|
|||
|
Silo Berth |
|
|||
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Berthing Tugs |
2 |
|
||
|
Water Barges |
|
General Cargo Handling Berths
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
|
|
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
|
|
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
|
|
Other Imports |
Vehicles 107,751 |
For more information on port performance, please see the following link: Israel Ministry of Transport Port Traffic
Port Handling Equipment
|
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
|
Dockside Crane |
Yes |
5 |
Up to 55 mt. |
|
Container Gantries |
Yes |
1 |
Up to 70 mt. |
|
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
2 |
Up to 40 mt |
|
Reachstacker |
Yes |
2 |
Up to 40 mt. |
|
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
n/a |
||
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
||
|
Transtainer |
|
n/a |
|
|
Forklifts |
|
n/a |
Port of Eilat website - Port Infrastructure
Container Facilities
|
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Refrigerated Container Stations |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Other Capacity Details |
||
|
Daily Take Off Capacity |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Number of Reefer Stations |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
n/a |
n/a |
Customs Guidance
For information on OPT Port of Ashdod Customs details, please see the following link: 1.3 Palestine Customs Information
Port Security
|
Security |
|
|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
|
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
|
Police Boats |
Yes |
|
Fire Engines |
n/a |
Port of Eilat ISPS Security Level - January 2019