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ILETH Eilat Port
Eilat Port is the seaport of Eilat, in the city of Eilatin Israel. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ILETH.

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Port Code

ILETH

Name

Eilat

Country / Region

Israel

City

Eilat

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

29.5407950

Longitude

34.9484050

Est. Unit Price

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Eilat Port (ILETH) — Port Overview

Eilat, Israel · UN/LOCODE: ILETH · Red Sea / Gulf of Aqaba gateway

Eilat is a commercial seaport at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba on Israel’s Red Sea coast. It is positioned at the southern end of the Eilat–Ashkelon pipeline corridor and serves a distinct southern gateway role rather than the country’s main Mediterranean container gateway. The port handles a mixed cargo profile, including dry bulk, vehicles, general cargo and containerized shipments. The supplied port profile records approximately 2.1 million tonnes of dry cargo, 70,000 vehicles and 50,000 TEU annually; these figures should be reconfirmed with the terminal and carrier before a booking decision. Our service team uses Eilat selectively for cargo whose origin, destination, vessel program or Red Sea routing makes the port operationally suitable.

Port code	ILETH
Location	Eilat, Israel · 29.540795, 34.948405
Recorded vessel parameters	Maximum recorded length 334 m; maximum recorded draught 9.2 m; maximum recorded deadweight 156,447 t. Confirm current acceptance limits for each vessel and cargo.

Operational figures and vessel parameters above are taken from the supplied ILETH port baseline and are not a substitute for current terminal, carrier or port authority confirmation.

Key Highlights

Fast screening points for forwarders

Red Sea access through the Gulf of Aqaba, with a location suited to southern Israel and selected regional cargo flows.
Mixed-cargo capability covering dry bulk, vehicles, general cargo and containerized movements; cargo acceptance remains commodity- and terminal-dependent.
Bulk carriers and vehicle carriers are prominent vessel types in the supplied profile, so berth windows and vessel compatibility should be checked early.
Road planning is critical because Eilat is geographically separated from Israel’s main population and industrial centers.
For time-sensitive or network-dependent container cargo, our team compares Eilat with Mediterranean gateway options before confirming the routing.

Facilities & Services

Cargo handling and inland interface

Containerized cargo

The supplied profile records container throughput. Actual equipment, reefer plugs, empty-container availability, cut-off rules and carrier acceptance must be confirmed for the intended sailing.

Dry bulk and general cargo

The port profile identifies dry cargo as a major activity. Bulk, breakbulk and project shipments require prior review of cargo dimensions, loading method, berth suitability and terminal handling scope.

Vehicles and Ro-Ro flows

Vehicle carriers are a regular vessel category in the supplied profile. VIN lists, vehicle condition records, lashing requirements and terminal intake instructions should be arranged before delivery.

Storage, inspection and delivery

Storage, customs inspection, port handling and release arrangements are subject to the selected terminal and shipment status. Our service team coordinates the applicable yard, broker and trucking interfaces.

Road collection and distribution

Road transport is the principal inland planning consideration for most cargo. Truck type, driver access, delivery appointment, payload and route restrictions should be checked against the final consignee location.

Repair support

A small repair service is noted in the supplied port profile. Availability, scope and response time should be confirmed directly when cargo or equipment requires repair intervention.

Routes & Logistics Timing

Routing logic without fixed sailing promises

Typical planning may involve Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba connections, feeder or relay arrangements, and onward road delivery; the actual sequence depends on the carrier’s current network.
For cargo linked to southern Israel, Jordan-facing trade considerations or Red Sea origins, our team checks whether Eilat provides a practical cargo-specific alternative to a Mediterranean gateway.
Transit time is influenced by transshipment availability, vessel schedule changes, canal or regional routing decisions, port congestion, customs release and inland trucking capacity.
We do not promise a fixed transit time, direct service or sailing frequency without a live carrier quotation and confirmed operational schedule.

Planning rule: Request a complete door-to-door schedule showing port rotation, transshipment points, documentation cut-offs, customs milestones and final delivery appointment—not only the ocean leg.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Cargo fit and inland economics

Southern Israel: Eilat and the surrounding southern region form the immediate local market; distance to central Israeli consumption and industrial zones can materially affect the landed cost.
Export commodities: The supplied profile identifies minerals, phosphates, potash and ores as principal exports, generally requiring bulk or specialized cargo planning.
Import commodities: Timber, building materials, foodstuffs and vehicles are identified as principal imports. Packaging, moisture protection, inspection and delivery sequencing should match the commodity.
Equipment and capacity: Heavy, oversize, bulk and vehicle shipments need advance checks for vessel intake, lifting or loading arrangements, road permits and destination handling.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that affect release and delivery

Cut-offs: Carrier booking, documentation, VGM, customs filing, port receiving and terminal cut-offs may differ. Our team obtains the live cut-off sheet before arranging cargo delivery.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and container details for review before booking. Acceptance, segregation and declaration requirements must be confirmed case by case.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin data, permits and commodity-specific documents must be consistent. Customs or security inspection can change release timing and storage exposure.
Inland delivery: Confirm truck dimensions, axle and payload limits, access hours, appointment requirements, escort or permit needs and consignee unloading capability before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Practical recommendations from our service team

Send the commodity description, HS classification, weight, dimensions, packing method, temperature requirements and final delivery address at quotation stage.
For bulk, vehicle or project cargo, provide loading diagrams, cargo photographs, lifting points, lashing details and any required permits before the vessel nomination.
Build schedule margin for transshipment, customs inspection and the long inland leg where applicable; do not plan production release solely around the vessel ETA.
Ask our team to compare Eilat with a suitable Mediterranean gateway when container frequency, equipment availability, inland distance or onward connectivity is more important than Red Sea proximity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for freight and trade teams

Can Eilat be used for container shipments?
Yes, the supplied profile records container handling and approximately 50,000 TEU annually. Carrier acceptance, equipment positioning, cut-offs and the specific sailing must be confirmed before cargo is delivered.

Is Eilat suitable for bulk or mineral cargo?
It can be suitable for cargoes such as minerals, phosphates, potash and ores identified in the port profile. Our team first checks cargo form, vessel, berth, loading method, documentation and inland or transshipment requirements.

What is the best inland delivery approach?
Road planning is normally central to the delivery plan. We verify truck availability, payload, route access, permits, appointment requirements and consignee unloading conditions before dispatch.

Can Eilat handle vehicles?
Vehicle carriers are a regular vessel category in the supplied profile, and approximately 70,000 vehicles are recorded annually. Vehicle intake, inspection, documentation, lashing and terminal instructions remain shipment-specific.

Should Eilat always be preferred over a Mediterranean gateway?
No. The appropriate gateway depends on origin, destination, cargo type, carrier network, inland cost, schedule reliability and customs requirements. Our service team compares the complete door-to-door solution.

Data Sources & Provenance

Scope and verification boundaries

Port code, name, location, coordinates, cargo profile, vessel parameters and indicative throughput figures are based on the supplied ILETH port baseline. Current vessel acceptance, terminal services, cut-offs, tariffs, customs procedures, equipment availability and sailing schedules must be verified for the specific shipment.

For current operational or regulatory checks, our service team uses the relevant port and government channels, including eilatport.co.il, ipc.co.il and gov.il. These domains are provided as verification starting points; a live carrier, terminal, customs or port confirmation remains controlling for booking and cargo release.

Last-mile costs, vessel limitations and regulatory requirements can change with the shipment date, cargo classification and final delivery location. Our platform confirms these variables before issuing an executable quotation.