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Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers in Red Sea, threatening new oil chokepoint in Iran war

Five tankers have rerouted to avoid Bab el-Mandeb as fears grow that Red Sea disruptions could further raise oil prices, impact shipping routes, and strain US military resources.

An oil tanker docks at Keelung Port in Keelung, Taiwan April 19, 2026.
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Ashdod Port showcases maritime innovation hub at international conference in Germany

Screengrab of smoke rising from Russian port, July 4, 2026.

Ukranian drone debris damages Russia's Ust-Luga, Vysotsk ports, other regions report attacks

Containers carrying goods from the United Arab Emirates, which entered Israel on an MSC cargo ship, are unloaded with a cargo crane bearing Israeli and Emirati flags at Haifa's port, northern Israel October 12, 2020

'Israel must not lose this opportunity': Former Biden official warns about Israel's role in IMEC


Israel's ship industry urges government to help with jump in war insurance

Israel, which relies on seaborne trade for its economy, said last week it would provide compensation for ships damaged due to the war.

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Israel's Ashdod port toils under shadow of rockets

"We would advise that vessels wait further offshore than ordinarily given the risk of collateral damage at sea," according to a maritime security company representative.

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Ashdod Port sustains 24/7 operations during Hamas war

"I would like to praise the relentless dedication of Ashdod Port's employees who continue their routine work around the clock," said acting CEO Eli Bar-Yosef.

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Backlog at Israeli ports grows as country steps up shipping supplies

Ashdod port has imposed restrictions on the transport of hazardous materials which has meant slower transits.

  A Cargo ship sails followed by a Ukraine’s Coast Guard cutter through Bystre rivermouth, which connects the Black Sea and Danube, at a location given as Izmail district of Odesa region, Ukraine in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on July 15, 2022

Russian soldier killed in Ukrainian strike on Black Sea navy HQ

Russia's defense ministry said one serviceman was killed in the attack, while air defenses had downed a total of five missiles.

 Smoke rises from the shipyard that was reportedly hit by Ukrainian missile attack in Sevastopol, Crimea, in this still image from video taken September 13, 2023.

16 tons of rocket materials en route to Gaza confiscated in Ashdod

The catch is the latest in a series of thwarted smuggling attempts involving terrorist groups in Gaza.

Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement, display home-made rockets during an anti-Israel military parade, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip August 21, 2016

Tel Aviv Port’s Festival of Lights extended for another week

Among the beautiful exhibits are giant pandas, an enormous octopus, a coral arch-tunnel, a fantastic dragon, a family of lions, a mighty turtle, a giant spider, a flock of flamingos, and more.

 THIS YEAR’S exhibits are related to the worlds of nature, animals, plants and sea creatures.

Ashdod Port Company, Port of Thessaloniki sign cooperation agreement

Signing the cooperation is part of the port's innovation strategy, which includes opening 'innovation embassy' offices.

CHINESE WORKERS take a break during a media tour of the Ashdod Port expansion in 2016.

Russia to deem Ukraine-bound ships 'potential carriers of military cargo' from Wednesday eve

"All ships proceeding to Ukrainian ports in Black Sea waters will be considered as potential carriers of military cargo," the Russian Defense Ministry stated.

The Joint Coordination Centre officials are seen onboard Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship Razoni, carrying Ukrainian grain, during an inspection in the Black Sea off Kilyos, near Istanbul, Turkey August 3, 2022.

MSC Musica: A new dimension to cruising from Israel

MSC Musica, weighing 92,409 tons and carrying over 3000 passengers, is the largest ship to sail from Israel this summer.

 THE LUXURY ship ‘MSC Musica’.