Port Overview
The Port of Eilat is the only Israeli port on the Red Sea, located at the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba.
The Port of Eilat was opened in 1947 and is today mainly used for trading with Far East countries. It allows Israeli shipping to reach the Indian Ocean without having to sail through the Suez Canal.
Ship traffic at Eilat is relatively low (compared to Israel's two large seaports on the Mediterranean). One reason is that Eilat is situated at a considerable distance from the center of the country. Another is the fact that unlike the country's other main seaports, Eilat's is yet to be served by a railway line (the nearest railhead is located 180km to the north).
The port of Eilat is mainly used for the import of vehicles from the far east.
Port website: http://eilatport.co.il/
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Israel |
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Province or District |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Eilat 1 (km) |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port of Eilat |
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Latitude |
29°31′56.07″N |
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Longitude |
34°56′25.54″E |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
Papo Maritime Ltd |
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Management Contact Person |
n/a |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Ramon Airport |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Palestine Port and Waterways Company Contact List (Israel)
Port Performance
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
No |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021 |
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Bulk (MT) |
210,000 |
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Break bulk (MT) |
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For further information on port performance, please see the following link - Israel Ministry of Transport
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
530 |
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Container Berth |
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Silo Berth |
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Berthing Tugs |
2 |
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Water Barges |
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General Cargo Handling Berths
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
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Exports - Bagged Cargo |
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Imports and Exports - RoRo |
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Other Imports |
Vehicles 107,751 |
For more information on port performance, please see the following link: Israel Ministry of Transport Port Traffic
Port Handling Equipment
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Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
Yes |
5 |
Up to 55 mt. |
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Container Gantries |
Yes |
1 |
Up to 70 mt. |
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Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
2 |
Up to 40 mt |
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Reachstacker |
Yes |
2 |
Up to 40 mt. |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
n/a |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
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Transtainer |
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n/a |
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Forklifts |
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n/a |
Port of Eilat website - Port Infrastructure
Container Facilities
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Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
n/a |
n/a |
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Other Capacity Details |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
n/a |
n/a |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
n/a |
n/a |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
n/a |
n/a |
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Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
n/a |
n/a |
Customs Guidance
For information on OPT Port of Ashdod Customs details, please see the following link: 1.3 Palestine Customs Information
Port Security
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Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level |
1 |
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Police Boats |
Yes |
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Fire Engines |
n/a |
Port of Eilat ISPS Security Level - January 2019
