Ports

Red Sea Mocha port in Yemen closed following over 25 Houthi missile attacks

The attacks killed seven people and caused an estimated $16 million in losses, the director told a news conference.

Damage in the aftermath of Houthi strikes on the Red Sea port city of Mocha, Yemen, August 10, 2026 in this screengrab taken from a handout video.
The navigation bridge of a sunken vessel is all that is seen at the surface of the water in the Port of Mokha the day after an attack by the Houthis on the city Mokha, held by Yemen's internationally recognised, Aden-based government on August 10, 2026; Illustrative.

At least four civilians killed by Houthi missiles in port city, Yemen government says

"We continue to make strategic investments in Ashdod Port as part of our commitment to advanced equipment and future-ready infrastructure."

Ashdod Port launches international tender for double-jib cranes

Smoke rises from a gas tanker after a drone strike, maritime security firm Ambrey said, at Damietta port, Egypt, July 29, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

Drone hits US-owned gas tanker at Egypt's Damietta port, security sources say


Ex-Ashdod Port chief Hassan gets shocking acquittal in bribery case

Initially, there had been heavy speculation Alon Hassan would get a plea-bargain deal.

Port of Ashdod

Israeli Minister Katz: Saudi Arabia should take lead role in peace process

Minister says 25% of Turkish exports to the Gulf go through Israel, and Jordan exports 20% of its goods via the Haifa port.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud walks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a reception ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia November 7, 2017

A new island in the Mediterranean... just off Gaza

The projected island would hold vast infrastructure, including cargo and passenger ports, a marina, gas and electricity terminals, a desalination plant and space for an airport in the future.

AN ARTIST’S rendition of a Gaza port on a man-made island.

אוֹנִיוֹת מַשָׂא עֲנָקִיוֹת

Huge cargo ships

Huge cargo ships in Ashdod

Private Ashdod port building ahead of schedule, says ports company

Transportation Minister Israel Katz toured the building site of the port on Tuesday, commenting on the impressive progress.

A general view shows the Israeli army navy port of Ashdod on May 31, 2010.

Likud minister: Israel should let Gaza build a seaport

"If we cut off from Gaza - we would be cut off from half of the Palestinian problem," says Intelligence Minister Israel Katz.

Palestinians stand atop a boat at Gaza's seaport in Gaza City October 16

Grapevine: Doing good deeds

Port of Ashdod

Ashdod Port fined NIS 9 million for blocking car import competition

The Antitrust Authority says the port company providing specially-tailored discounts to individual vehicle importers and punished others.

Port of Ashdod

נְמַל חֵיפָה זָכָה בַּמָקוֹם הָרִאשוֹן

Haifa Port won first place

Haifa Port

Histadrut chief Nissankorn demands port upgrades, threatens strike

The port unions have been in an uproar since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transportation Minister Israel Katz announced plans to build new, privately-run competing ports.

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