Port of Haifa

“If Israel does move by ground into Gaza, I would expect the unexpected,” says CEO of Dryad Global

Container shipping companies are currently continuing to maintain normal operations in the major box ports of Haifa and Ashdod in Israel, while the war between Hamas and Israel is continuing in a dramatic way with no one being able to predict what’s coming next.

“It is difficult to speculate as to the next episodes of the conflict,” confirms Corey Ranslem, CEO of Dryad Global, a UK-based maritime risk advisory and security firm.

Ranslem explains, “Israel has troops and military equipment along...

https://container-news.com/if-israel-does-move-by-ground-into-gaza-i-would-expect-the-unexpected-says-ceo-of-dryad-global/

Israel-Hamas war: Impact on shipping and port operations, potential risks

The conflict in Israel after attacks by Islamist group Hamas on towns close to Gaza has caused great concerns in the global community, while the impact on various sectors and industries remains to be seen.

Trying to get a first overview of how the shipping industry has been affected until today, we do not see any significant challenges and difficulties, as the majority of shipping and port operations seem to work normally.

According to Maersk’s latest advisory on 11 October, Israel’s major ports...

https://container-news.com/israel-hamas-war-impact-on-shipping-and-port-operations-potential-risks/

Port of Haifa partners with Ravin AI to improve vehicle inspection process

Ravin AI, an Israeli company that provides AI-powered visual inspection tools across fleet, rental, used car, and insurance industries, has announced its partnership with the Port of Haifa.

More than 40,000 new vehicles enter the port each year, and Ravin will verify the physical integrity of each vehicle.

In particular, with the partnership, Ravin’s Inspect, Autoscan, and Eye platform will be implemented to inspect new vehicles entering Israel and pinpoint damage done during the transport,...

https://container-news.com/port-of-haifa-partners-with-ravin-ai-to-improve-vehicle-inspection-process/

Adani Ports, Gadot to operate Israel’s largest port through 2024

Indian major port operator Adani Group and the Israeli logistics firm Gadot have won the tender for the sale of the Port of Haifa.

Adani Ports and Gadot won tender in a US$1.2 billion deal. The concession will last through 2024 with the Indian port operator securing a 70% stake and the Israeli logistics group holding the remaining 30%.

The Port of Haifa is the largest port in Israel, handling around 50% of all the country’s cargo.

Avigdor Lieberman, Finance Minister of Israel, said, “The...

https://container-news.com/adani-ports-gadot-to-operate-israels-largest-port-through-2024/

Israel Shipyards to make solo Haifa port privatisation bid after DP World retreats

Israel Shipyards Industries will make a sole bid to privatise Haifa port after Dubai-based terminal operator DP World backed out of their joint bid.

Information from Israel’s Government Companies Authority, which processes tenders for state procurement, showed that DP World pulled out, while Israel Shipyards had asked to continue on its own.

“Although we have decided not to participate further in the privatisation of the Port of Haifa, we remain interested in investing in Israel as a key trade...

https://container-news.com/israel-shipyards-to-make-solo-haifa-port-privatisation-bid-after-dp-world-retreats/

Israel opens new Chinese-operated container terminal

A new terminal at the Port of Haifa, which will be operated by the Chinese Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), has officially been opened.

The new US$1.7 billion Bay Port at Haifa will be capable to handle container ships with a carrying capacity of 18,000TEU or more, allowing larger classes of cargo ships to dock in Israel.

The Israeli Transportation and Road Safety Minister, Merav Michaeli highlighted that the new port opens a new gateway to the world, according to Chinese state news...

https://container-news.com/israel-opens-new-chinese-operated-container-terminal/

“Abraham Accords” leads to market buoyancy in Middle East

Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipping carrier, will start to ship boxes between Israel and United Arab Emirates (UAE), as the two countries have signed agreements normalising their relations.

“Maersk has opened up cargo acceptance between the UAE and Israel following the lifting of the boycott,” confirmed a Maersk spokesman to Container News.

This is a transhipment product where an existing Maersk feeder service via Port Said in Egypt is connecting cargo to Haifa and Ashdod in...

https://container-news.com/abraham-accords-leads-to-market-buoyancy-in-middle-east/

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