Since October 7, Israel’s ports have maintained full operations, despite the missile threats from both the north and the south, ensuring the continued flow of imports and vital supplies to the economy—according to a management meeting of the Israel Ports Company (IPC) held this week in Tel Aviv.
60 Million Tons of Essential Cargo
The meeting included a detailed review of the company’s performance during the ongoing “Swords of Iron” war, now lasting more than 600 days. Each year, approximately 60 million tons of essential cargo pass through Israel’s ports, underscoring their role as a critical economic lifeline.
Since the opening of new port terminals, ship waiting times have significantly decreased—boosting competition and resulting in an estimated annual savings of some 200 million shekels.
A National Mission
Among the new projects presented were: the construction of a new fuel terminal at the Port of Haifa, the closure of the old fuel dock, the development of new jetties for oil and LPG, and the building of a new infrastructure tunnel at the Haifa Bay (Gulf) Port.
Pinchas Tzruya, CEO of IPC, stated: “We succeeded in maintaining continuous operations at the ports throughout the war to ensure that there would be no shortages in the State of Israel,” adding, “we still face many challenges ahead.”
Hazi Halawi, Chairman of the company, concluded: “Maintaining functional continuity at Israel’s ports is not just a logistical task—it is a national mission. I am proud of our teams and employees who never stop, even under fire.”
