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ILAKL Ashkelon Port
Ashkelon Port is the seaport of Ashkelon, in the city of Ashkelonin Israel. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ILAKL.

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Port Code

ILAKL

Name

Ashkelon

Country / Region

Israel

City

Ashkelon

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

31.6512528

Longitude

34.5173149

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Port Overview · UN/LOCODE ILAKL

Ashkelon Port, Israel

Ashkelon is a specialized offshore oil and energy terminal on Israel’s Mediterranean coast, located approximately 2 nautical miles south-southwest of Ashkelon and about 10 nautical miles south-southwest of Ashdod. Its operating profile is fundamentally different from a conventional container gateway: the principal activities are crude oil, fuel oils, white products, LPG and coal handling. The terminal uses buoy-based offshore berths, making cargo compatibility, tanker nomination, marine approval and product safety controls central to every shipment. Our service team treats ILAKL as a bulk-liquid and energy cargo port rather than a standard FCL/LCL port, and can coordinate documentation, dangerous-goods review, vessel suitability checks and inland delivery planning subject to terminal and authority confirmation.

Country: Israel City: Ashkelon Region: Mediterranean / Europe–Mediterranean–Black Sea Coordinates: 31.6512528, 34.5173149

Key Highlights

Energy-focused terminal

The port profile centers on crude oil, fuel oils, white products, LPG and coal, not containerized general cargo.

Buoy-based marine operations

Three multi-buoy berths are described for white products, fuel oils and LPG; two single-buoy berths serve crude oil tankers.

Pipeline-linked crude flows

Crude oil handled at the terminal is associated with overland pipeline movements from Eilat and the Red Sea corridor.

Vessel limits require confirmation

The supplied port record reports a maximum recorded vessel length of 292 m, maximum draught of 15.6 m and maximum deadweight of 185,879 t; acceptance remains subject to current marine approval.

Facilities & Services

Liquid bulk berths	Three multi-buoy berths are identified for discharging white products, loading and discharging fuel oils, and discharging LPG.
Crude oil berths	Two single-buoy berths are identified for loading and discharging crude oil tankers.
Coal handling	A coal jetty is identified for discharging coal vessels. Cargo acceptance and current operating status should be confirmed before nomination.
Container capability	The supplied port record lists FCL and LCL volumes as zero. ILAKL should therefore not be selected as a routine container gateway without written confirmation of a specific project arrangement.
Inland interface	Liquid and energy cargoes normally require dedicated pipeline, terminal, road-tanker or industrial receiving arrangements. The exact discharge point, storage allocation and road plan must be confirmed case by case.

Routes & Logistics Timing

Typical trade logic: cargo may move through Mediterranean tanker or bulk-vessel networks, while crude flows can connect with the Eilat–Red Sea pipeline system. The actual origin, vessel program and terminal nomination determine the workable routing.
Not a standard liner-port call: container schedules, carrier rotations and routine FCL transit times should not be assumed for ILAKL. Our team normally checks whether Ashdod or another suitable gateway is more appropriate for containerized cargo.
Time-critical dependencies: berth or buoy allocation, vessel compatibility, weather and sea conditions, product approvals, customs release, dangerous-goods clearance and receiving-facility readiness can all affect the end-to-end schedule.
Planning basis: we provide a shipment-specific estimate only after receiving cargo specifications, SDS, quantity, nominated vessel, loading port, discharge instructions and inland destination. All timings remain subject to terminal and authority confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Southern coastal Israel

Ashkelon’s location supports industrial and energy-related distribution in southern and central Israel, subject to receiving-site access and approved inland routing.

Crude oil

Crude tanker loading and discharge are part of the terminal profile, with associated pipeline connectivity from Eilat and the Red Sea region.

Refined petroleum products

White products and fuel oils are relevant cargo categories. Product identity, flash point, contamination restrictions and tank compatibility must be established before booking.

LPG and coal

LPG discharge and coal-vessel discharge are described in the port record; both require cargo-specific safety controls, equipment planning and receiving arrangements.

Operations & Compliance

Vessel and berth approval: Submit vessel particulars, dimensions, deadweight, draught, cargo details and loading/discharge plan early. Buoy availability and acceptance are not equivalent to a normal liner-port booking.
Dangerous goods: Crude oil, fuel oils, white products and LPG require accurate UN information where applicable, SDS, technical cargo properties, emergency contacts and compliant tanker documentation. Our service team will not rely on a generic commodity description.
Customs and documentary control: Commercial invoice, packing or quantity documentation, certificate of origin where required, bill of lading, cargo specification and import permits should be aligned before arrival. Israeli customs and other authority requirements may vary by product.
Inland delivery controls: Confirm the receiving terminal, storage capacity, dedicated equipment, approved road-tanker route, driver and safety requirements before cargo release. For oversized or hazardous movements, route and permit checks must be completed separately.

Operational caution: The supplied record identifies ILAKL as an oil terminal and reports approximately 60 tanker calls annually. This figure and all operating parameters should be treated as reference information, not as a guaranteed current capacity or sailing schedule.

Shipping Tips

Send the SDS, cargo grade, flash point, density, vapour pressure, quantity, pumping requirements and temperature controls before asking our team to seek a terminal indication.
For tanker cargo, provide the nominated vessel’s dimensions and full particulars early; do not rely only on the port’s maximum recorded dimensions because berth, weather and cargo-specific restrictions may be more limiting.
Coordinate bill-of-lading wording, quantity measurement basis, shore-tank instructions, customs status and receiving-facility details before cargo operations begin.
If the shipment is FCL, LCL or ordinary project cargo, ask our service team to compare Ashdod or another suitable Israeli gateway rather than routing automatically to ILAKL. Any alternative depends on cargo type, carrier acceptance and final delivery location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ashkelon handle ordinary container shipments?

It should not be treated as a routine container port. The supplied record shows zero FCL and LCL entries and describes an oil, LPG and coal terminal. Our team will first review the cargo and then recommend a suitable Israeli container gateway if required.

What cargo is most suitable for ILAKL?

The documented profile is crude oil, fuel oils, white products, LPG and coal. Acceptance depends on terminal capability, vessel compatibility, cargo safety data, regulatory approvals and the receiving arrangement.

Are the reported 292 m vessel length and 15.6 m draught guaranteed limits?

No. They are maximum recorded parameters in the supplied port description. Actual acceptance may depend on the nominated buoy, weather, tide, vessel condition, cargo, pilotage and current terminal instructions.

How early should dangerous-goods documents be prepared?

As early as possible, preferably before vessel nomination. Our team needs the SDS, cargo classification, UN details where applicable, quantity, handling instructions and emergency information to obtain a realistic operational review.

Can you quote a fixed transit time to or from Ashkelon?

Not without shipment details. ILAKL is a specialized bulk terminal rather than a regular liner gateway, so vessel availability, buoy allocation, approvals, weather, customs and inland receiving readiness must be checked before a reliable schedule can be issued.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, location, coordinates, terminal profile and recorded vessel parameters in this module are based on the supplied ILAKL port record. The operating description is presented as a reference profile and does not replace current terminal acceptance, marine instructions, customs decisions or carrier confirmation.

For current Israeli customs and governmental regulatory information, consult gov.il. For operator-side pipeline and energy-terminal information, consult eapc.co.il. Website information, operating status, approvals, berth availability and cargo acceptance may change; our service team verifies shipment-specific details before execution.