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
Port Location and Contact
Country Israel
Province or District
Nearest Town or City Eilat
with Distance from Port 1 (km)
Port's Complete Name Port of Eilat
Latitude 29°3156.07N
Longitude 34°5625.54E
Managing Company or Port Authority Papo Maritime Ltd
Management Contact Person n/a
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
Page 1 Seasonal Constraints
Occurs Time Frame
Rainy Season No
Major Import Campaigns No
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018
Bulk (MT) 176,000
Break bulk (MT)
For further information on port performance, please see the following link - Israel Ministry of Transport
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth Quantity Length (m) Maximum Draft (m) Comments
Conventional Berth 530
Container Berth
Silo Berth
Berthing Tugs 2
Water Barges
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo
Exports - Bagged Cargo
Imports and Exports - RoRo
Other Imports Vehicles 104,935
For more information on port performance, please see the following link: Israel Ministry of Transport Port Traffic
Port Handling Equipment
Equipment Available Total Quantity and Capacity Available Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane Yes 5 Up to 55 mt.
Container Gantries Yes 1 Up to 70 mt.
Mobile Cranes Yes 2 Up to 40 mt
Reachstacker Yes 2 Up to 40 mt.
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) n/a
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines No
Transtainer n/a
Forklifts n/a
Port of Eilat website - Port Infrastructure
Container Facilities
Facilities 20 ft 40 ft
Container Facilities Available Yes Yes
Page 2 Container Freight Station (CFS) Yes Yes
Refrigerated Container Stations n/a n/a
Other Capacity Details
Daily Take Off Capacity n/a n/a (Containers per Day)
Number of Reefer Stations n/a n/a (Connection Points)
Emergency Take-off Capacity n/a n/a
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift n/a n/a (Containers per Shift)
Customs Guidance
For information on OPT Port of Ashdod Customs details, please see the following link: 1.3 Palestine Customs Information
Port Security
Security
ISPS Compliant Yes
Current ISPS Level 1 (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)
Police Boats Yes
Fire Engines n/a
Port of Eilat ISPS Security Level - January 2019
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