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 says seaports stay open for business despite Lebanon conflict

Ports in Haifa are operating at a standard capacity during tension with Lebanon.

 Haifa port

Yemen's Al-Hodeida port still inactive, two months after IDF strike - expert

Houthis use primitive, shut port of Rad Isa instead, which may be Israel’s next target, says expert on seafaring tracking.

 FLAMES AND smoke rise from the site of Israeli air strikes at the port of Hodeidah, Yemen, last week.

Namibia blocks vessel suspected of carrying 'explosive material destined for Israel'

Namibia barred the MV Kathrin from docking over suspicions of carrying military cargo for Israel, aligning with its support for Palestine during the Gaza conflict.

 Sandwich Harbour, Walvis Bay, Namibia.

Houthi attacks on Israel impact Eilat port, international trade, and maritime security

Eilat’s port been closed since November due Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, creating financial stress for the city. Nevertheless, goods being rerouted to Israel’s Mediterranean ports continuing trade.

 AN ISRAEL NAVY Sa’ar 6-class corvette equipped with the maritime Iron Dome missile defense system patrols off the coast of Eilat last month.

Spain will not authorize calling of ships carrying weapons for Israel

The Marianne Danica was carrying a cargo of arms to Israel and had requested permission to call at Cartagena on May 21, Transport Minister Oscar Puente said on X on Thursday.

 Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares makes a statement during a press conference at the State Department in Washington, US, May 10, 2024.

Haifa Port Revamp: 500 residences & commercial spaces set to rise

Israel Land Authority picks developer for sprawling Haifa Port area redevelopment with 500 homes & commercial zones on offer.

500 Residences & Commercial Spaces near Haifa Port

Ensuring the safety of Israeli port workers from Houthi attacks

The Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene (IIOSH) of the National Insurance Institute has released guidelines on how to maintain the safety of port workers during times of war. 

Labour workers seen at the construction site of the Seaport in Ashdod, Southern Israel, April 12, 2016.

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.

 Ashdod Port

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.

 Ashdod Port

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.

 Ashdod Port