Ashdod Port, the Port of Israel, is Israel's largest seaport cargo volume and is a major gateway for goods and cargo to and from the State of Israel, has started operations in 1965. It is operated by the Israel Port Authority and owned by the government of Israel.
The port is located in Ashdod, about 40 kilometers south of Tel Aviv, adjoining the mouth of the Lachish River. Its establishment significantly enhanced the country's port capacity. It handles the largest volume of cargo containers annually of all Israeli ports.
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.
- Infrastructure for passenger liner anchorage provides top-quality service and handling for passengers and their baggage.
- 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 inland terminal for customers, suppliers and various bodies.
Advantages of Ashdod Port/
- Proximity to the center and south of the country, easy access to transport and close to the Suez Canal.
- Broad and advanced infrastructure including computerized container port managed by TOS systems.
- Extensive warehouse areas.
- Potential for growth in the warehousing areas and the operational hinterland.
- Proximity to the railway.
- A planned new computerized port gate for entrance and exit of trucks.
- Quay with a water depth of 15.5 meters.
