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ILASH Ashkelon Port
Ashkelon Port is the major seaport of Ashdod, in the city of Ashdodin Israel. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ILASH.

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Port Code

ILASH

Name

Ashkelon

Country / Region

Israel

City

Ashdod

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Main Port

Latitude

31.8304854

Longitude

34.6427193

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Ashkelon Port (UN/LOCODE: ILASH)

ILASH is identified in the supplied port profile as Ashkelon, Israel, a coastal artificial commercial port serving Israel’s southern and central economic corridor. Its position at approximately 31.8304854° N, 34.6427193° E places it within practical reach of the Tel Aviv metropolitan area and national road networks. The profile describes facilities for containers, passenger and Ro-Ro traffic, bulk cargo, liquid cargo and tankers. Our service team treats ILASH as a port-specific booking and inland-planning requirement: terminal acceptance, vessel nomination, cargo restrictions and current operating windows must be reconfirmed before shipment.

CountryIsrael

AreaMediterranean / Europe–Mediterranean trade area

Port codeILASH

Coordinates31.8304854, 34.6427193

Key Highlights

What matters for forwarding decisions

Mixed-cargo profile: the supplied data describes container, Ro-Ro, passenger, bulk and liquid-cargo handling, so the correct terminal and service string must be confirmed at quotation stage.
Southern and central Israel access: road planning can support Ashkelon, Ashdod-area logistics, Tel Aviv and wider Israeli distribution, subject to the final delivery address and security conditions.
Bulk capability: the profile records southern berths for bulk and liquid cargo, computerized handling systems and bulk warehouses with reported capacity of approximately one million tonnes.
Deep-water container infrastructure: the supplied profile reports a 15.5 m depth for the described container-terminal expansion; actual draft, berth and equipment availability remain subject to vessel and terminal confirmation.
Code verification is essential: our team checks the UN/LOCODE, terminal name, discharge port and bill-of-lading description together because port naming in commercial databases may differ.

Facilities & Services

Facility fit by cargo type

Container and general cargo

The supplied profile describes a container terminal formed by breakwater and new-pier development, together with handling of general cargo. Container acceptance, reefer plugs, out-of-gauge handling and terminal cut-offs require shipment-specific confirmation.

Bulk and liquid cargo

Three southern berths are described for bulk and liquid cargoes, with computerized systems and warehouse capacity reported in the source profile. Commodity compatibility, tank requirements and discharge arrangements must be checked before booking.

Ro-Ro and vehicle handling

Ro-Ro vessels and vehicles are listed among the cargoes handled. VIN or chassis details, dimensions, running condition and lashing requirements should be supplied early for rolling cargo.

Road-connected inland distribution

The port’s location supports road delivery to Israeli commercial centres. Our team plans truck type, axle and equipment requirements against the consignee address, cargo dimensions and any security-related access restrictions.

Passenger and multipurpose activity

Passenger traffic is included in the supplied port description. During periods of mixed vessel activity, berth allocation and gate availability may affect cargo handling sequences.

Inspection and customs interface

Customs examination, document review and security screening may be directed by Israeli authorities or terminal procedures. Cargo should remain available for inspection without assuming a fixed clearance timeline.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing considerations

Mediterranean connections: cargo is typically planned through Mediterranean hub and regional services where available; the final route depends on carrier acceptance, vessel rotation, transshipment and equipment positioning.
Asia, Europe and regional trades: shipments between Israel and Europe, the eastern Mediterranean, Asia and other markets may require a direct call or transshipment. Our quotations show the confirmed routing rather than assuming a direct service.
Transit-time controls: port omission, schedule changes, transshipment connection, congestion, inspection, weather and security conditions can alter ETA and delivery timing. Published transit times are indicative and subject to carrier confirmation.
Inland leg: final delivery depends on gate appointment, truck availability, route restrictions, customs release and the receiving site’s unloading capability. We confirm the inland plan separately from the ocean schedule.

For time-critical cargo, our service team obtains the nominated vessel, terminal cut-off, estimated transshipment connection and inland delivery assumptions in writing before cargo handover.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Commercial catchment and cargo profile

Segment	Forwarding relevance
Southern and central Israel	Suitable for planning deliveries to Ashkelon, the wider Ashdod-area logistics zone, Tel Aviv and connected industrial or distribution locations, subject to the exact consignee address.
Exports	The supplied profile lists citrus fruit, fertilisers, chemicals, oil and manufactured goods. Agricultural and chemical cargo requires early checks on packaging, temperature, dangerous-goods status and export documentation.
Imports	The profile lists coal, grain, general cargo and vehicles. Bulk commodities may require dedicated handling, survey, storage, discharge and inland equipment arrangements.
Project and special cargo	Out-of-gauge, heavy-lift, liquid, hazardous and non-running vehicle shipments require pre-advice, technical dimensions, lifting or lashing plans and terminal approval.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that reduce avoidable delay

Cut-offs and receiving windows: carrier documentation cut-off, VGM deadline, terminal receiving cut-off and actual vessel cut-off are not interchangeable. Our team obtains each deadline from the nominated carrier or terminal and allows for truck availability.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and safety documentation. Do not deliver restricted cargo until carrier and terminal acceptance is confirmed.
Customs and inspection: commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, permits and product descriptions must be consistent. Customs or security inspection can require extra time and physical access to cargo.
Inland delivery: confirm container weight, dimensions, chassis needs, delivery restrictions, unloading equipment and site access before dispatch. Heavy or abnormal loads may need route and permit review.

Shipping Tips

Recommended workflow from our service team

State ILASH, the exact terminal or port instruction, cargo type, Incoterm, final delivery address and whether the shipment is FCL, Ro-Ro, bulk, liquid or project cargo.
Request space early for reefer, dangerous, oversized, heavy or vehicle cargo; submit dimensions, gross weight, photographs, SDS and handling instructions before the booking deadline.
Use seaworthy export packaging, moisture protection and visible marks. For machinery or project cargo, provide a centre-of-gravity note and a verified lifting or lashing plan.
Keep a contingency option available, such as an alternative Mediterranean routing or revised inland plan, but select it only after checking carrier acceptance, customs implications, cost and final delivery capability.

FAQs

Practical questions from shippers

Is ILASH the same as an Ashdod booking?

No assumption should be made from a similar regional description. The supplied record identifies the port as Ashkelon and the UN/LOCODE as ILASH. Our team verifies the carrier’s port code, terminal name, bill-of-lading wording and discharge instruction before booking.

Can container, bulk and liquid cargo be handled under the same booking process?

No. The cargo streams normally require different terminals, equipment, documentation and acceptance procedures. We first classify the cargo and then obtain the relevant carrier or terminal approval.

How early should dangerous-goods information be submitted?

Submit it before space confirmation whenever possible. The carrier and terminal may review the declaration, packing, segregation and equipment requirements before issuing acceptance; late or incomplete information can cause refusal or rolled cargo.

Can you guarantee a fixed transit time or delivery date?

No. Transit and delivery dates depend on the confirmed vessel, transshipment, terminal operations, customs, security conditions and inland capacity. We provide the latest carrier information and update the plan when milestones change.

What information is needed for a vehicle or Ro-Ro shipment?

Provide make and model, VIN or chassis number, dimensions, gross weight, running condition, fuel or battery status, keys, photos and any special handling requirements. The final acceptance criteria are subject to the nominated carrier and terminal.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data basis and verification boundary

The port code, name, country, supplied city field, coordinates and descriptive operating parameters in this module are based on the provided ILASH port profile. Reported infrastructure and throughput figures from that profile are presented as source-profile information and should be reconfirmed with the nominated carrier or terminal before a commercial commitment.

For regulatory and customs verification, our service team uses the relevant Israeli government and customs information channels, including gov.il and customs.gov.il. These domains are provided for authority-level verification; current cut-offs, berth allocation, cargo acceptance, inspection requirements and security procedures remain shipment- and date-specific.

No fixed sailing frequency, guaranteed transit time, tariff, berth availability or terminal operating window is inferred from this page. Final operating details are confirmed by our service team against the live booking, cargo characteristics and delivery plan.