Ports

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

A local mayor had estimated that each US service member from the Lincoln could spend up to 3,000 baht ($89) per day during the visit.

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

Ashdod Port Company presents its Maritime Technology HUB at the All About Ports conference, 2026

Ashdod Port presents maritime technology HUB at International Ports Conference in Hamburg

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.

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


Israel opens China-operated Haifa port to boost regional trade links

Warming ties with neighboring Arab countries are also creating new trade opportunities for Israel and Haifa is well placed to become a regional hub.

Haifa's new Gulf Port

Beirut marks one year since port blast with anger and mourning

A massive blast last year in Lebanon's Beirut port killed hundreds and injured thousands in a country on the brink of economic collapse.

Debris are seen in the port area after a blast in Beirut, Lebanon, August 10, 2020

Israel set to open massive new Haifa port September 1

"The opening of the Gulf port will revolutionize the entire economy. It is the newest port in the world, with the latest in port technology," said Yitzhak Blumenthal, CEO of the Israel Ports Company.

Haifa's new Gulf Port

Port TLV Project highlighted at Dubai Investment Forum

Residents of Port TLV will enjoy the benefits of a five-star property, with deluxe concierge services, 24/7 security, a gym, complete with advanced equipment and personal trainer, and art exhibits.

Lee Ziv, Vice President, Port Tel Aviv Residence

Cruise ship docks in Haifa for the first time since start of pandemic

The arrival of the Royal Caribbean ship makes it the first arrival of a cruise ship in Israel since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Royal Caribbean cruise

Long delays at Israeli ports could harm supply chain for local factories

About 50 ships are waiting to be unloaded in the two port cities, with ships waiting about 10 days in Ashdod and about four days in Haifa.

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

Orna Hozman Bechor wins second term as Chair of Ashdod Port

Over the past four years, Hozman Bechor has led the port in the face of increasing competition caused by the entry of new ports.

Orna Hozman Bechor

First maritime cargo shipment from UAE enters Haifa Port

Exports from Israel to the UAE are also being considered.

Containers are seen in this general view of the port of the northern city of Haifa April 23, 2013.

20 dangerous chemical containers in Beirut Port secured after leak found

It is believed many of the containers were punctured last week during the massive explosion that occurred at a port warehouse.

THE DIFFICULT humanitarian situation in Beirut will probably lead to the cancellation of more attacks that Hezbollah planned to carry out against Israel. Photographed: A view of shipping containers at the damaged site of last week’s blast in Beirut’s port area.

Beirut explosion: Dozens still missing as death toll tops 135

A Lebanese MP stressed that the incident was "not a coincidence."

People walk past damaged buildings and vehicles following Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon August 5, 2020.