Ports

Ashdod Port to showcase Israeli maritime technology at TOC Asia 2026

The port’s delegation will bring three portfolio startups to Singapore as it seeks international partnerships and new markets for Israeli-developed technologies.

Ashdod Port
Ashdod Port is looking beyond cargo handling to redefine its role in Israel’s economy

Ashdod Port bets on innovation, infrastructure and energy independence

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transits the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 15, 2026.

USS George H.W. Bush anchors in Thailand for recreational visit after Middle East deployment

View of the Port of Haifa and the surrounding area in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, July 6, 2026.

Ship's engine catches fire while docked at Haifa port, 10 firefighting teams responding


Katz: 'Great interest' in Israel-Saudi railway plan

Transportation and Intelligence Minister Israel Katz is advancing a plan to connect Jordan and Saudi Arabia to Israeli ports.

Transportation Minister Israel Katz stands next to the electric locomotive that hauled test train on January 15, 2018

Cyprus serving as Gaza’s port still in early stages

The idea dates back to 2011, when it was first proposed as part of an EU package to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza.

A boat aiming to break Israel's maritime blockade on Gaza at sea, May 29, 2018

Rival Palestinian leaderships divided over Gaza-Cyprus port proposal

The proposal is believed to have been discussed in meetings between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior White House officials.

A Palestinian fisherman stands in a boat at the seaport of Gaza City September 26, 2016

Israel announces plan to relieve Gaza isolation by building port in Cyprus

Liberman’s Cyprus would include construction of a special pier for cargo ships with goods destined for Gaza.

Palestinian fishermen ride their boats as they return from fishing at the seaport of Gaza City

Manufacturers Association accuses Ashdod port workers of illegal strike

After giving police the slip, stevedores feign returning to work to avoid hefty court fine.

Port of Ashdod

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.