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ILHFA Haifa Port
Haifa Port is the major seaport of Haifa, in the city of Haifain Israel. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ILHFA.

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Port Code

ILHFA

Name

Haifa

Country / Region

Israel

City

Haifa

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Main Port

Latitude

32.8331650

Longitude

35.0039100

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ $3550/20GP Book Now

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Haifa Port Overview

Haifa Port (UN/LOCODE: ILHFA) is a seaport on the southern side of Haifa Bay, Israel, serving containerized, general, bulk and liquid cargo flows for the Israeli market and its wider regional supply chain. The port is protected by breakwaters and includes the main port area and Kishon Harbour. Its location connects ocean freight with road-based distribution to northern and central Israel. Our service team can coordinate booking, origin documentation, cargo readiness, inland delivery and destination-side compliance checks, while final vessel, terminal and customs conditions remain subject to the carrier and relevant authorities.

Port code	ILHFA
Country / city	Israel / Haifa
Coordinates	32.8331650, 35.0039100
Port profile	Multipurpose seaport with container, bulk, liquid and general-cargo activity
Reported scale in supplied data	Approximately 19.8 million tonnes and 1.14 million TEU annually; current figures should be reconfirmed before quotation or capacity planning.

Key Highlights

Multipurpose handlingHaifa supports containerized cargo as well as bulk, liquid, general and project-oriented shipments, so the booking route must match the cargo profile.

Israeli market gatewayThe port is positioned for distribution into Israel, with inland delivery planning required for each consignee, customs status and cargo type.

Large-vessel capabilityThe supplied port data records vessels up to 366 metres in length, 15.1 metres draught and 178,403 tonnes deadweight; acceptance remains vessel- and berth-specific.

Mixed cargo risk profileFood, chemicals, machinery, tyres, textiles, raw materials and petroleum-related cargoes require different documentation, packing and regulatory checks.

Facilities & Services

Container operations: Containerized export and import cargo can be arranged through the applicable terminal and carrier service. Terminal acceptance, equipment availability, reefer plugs and cut-off times must be confirmed per booking.
Bulk and general cargo: The port profile accommodates dry bulk, liquid cargo, breakbulk and conventional cargo. Cargo-specific berth, gear, packaging and discharge requirements should be checked before fixing the vessel.
Storage and yard planning: Container yards, cargo storage and inspection arrangements are subject to terminal rules and available capacity. Our team can align delivery windows with the terminal receiving plan.
Customs and inspection coordination: Import, export and transit documentation may be reviewed by customs or other competent authorities. Examination, sampling or release timing can change the delivery plan.
Inland connectivity: Road haulage is central to first- and last-mile distribution. For overweight, oversized, hazardous or time-sensitive cargo, vehicle type, route restrictions and delivery appointment requirements should be confirmed in advance.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical trade direction: Shipments to or from China and other Asian origins, the Mediterranean, Europe and regional markets may be connected through the carrier’s scheduled network or a transshipment hub. The exact routing depends on the carrier, season and equipment position.
Transit-time planning: Our team provides an indicative port-to-port schedule after checking the actual service, transshipment arrangement, cut-off, sailing date and destination release conditions. No fixed transit time should be assumed from port name alone.
Main delay factors: Vessel schedule changes, transshipment connection risk, equipment shortages, terminal receiving windows, customs inspection, hazardous-cargo approval and inland delivery appointments can all extend the end-to-end lead time.
Routing alternatives: Where schedule, capacity or cargo restrictions affect Haifa, we can compare other Israeli gateways or alternative transshipment solutions, subject to carrier acceptance, inland cost and final customs requirements.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

HinterlandHaifa primarily serves northern Israel and can also support inland distribution toward central Israeli consumption and industrial areas, subject to trucking distance, delivery appointments and customs release.

Export cargoThe supplied port profile identifies citrus fruit, chemicals, tyres, textiles and machinery among principal exports. Packaging, phytosanitary, dangerous-goods and cargo-value requirements should be reviewed by commodity.

Import cargoGrain, raw materials, oil and petroleum products are identified among chief imports. Bulk, liquid and food-related shipments may require additional permits, inspection or handling instructions.

Project and industrial cargoMachinery and oversized units require verified dimensions, lifting points, securing plans, route surveys and vehicle permits before the booking is finalized.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Carrier documentation cut-off, VGM submission, terminal receiving cut-off and dangerous-goods declaration deadlines are not necessarily identical. Our service team confirms each milestone from the booking confirmation and terminal instruction.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and container packing details before cargo delivery. Acceptance requires carrier and terminal approval.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, origin documents, permits and product-specific certificates should be consistent in description, quantity, weight and consignee details.
Inspection and inland delivery: Customs examination, sampling, port storage, demurrage or detention exposure may arise when documents or release instructions are incomplete. Do not dispatch a truck until release status and terminal appointment are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send the cargo profile, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, packing method and delivery postcode to our service team before requesting a firm rate, especially for bulk, chemical, reefer or oversized cargo.
Reserve equipment early when the shipment requires special containers, temperature control, dangerous-goods approval or heavy-weight handling. Equipment and acceptance are subject to the confirmed sailing and terminal plan.
Use a document cross-check before cargo handover: shipper and consignee names, marks, weights, package counts, invoice values and product descriptions should match across all documents.
For urgent or high-value cargo, compare direct and transshipment options, insurance scope, inland delivery windows and possible inspection exposure rather than selecting by ocean freight alone.

Operational Port Facts

Breakwater and basin information	The supplied port description records a main breakwater of approximately 2.8 km, a lee breakwater of approximately 760 m, and a basin area of approximately 1,066,000 m².
Land area in supplied data	More than 4,500,000 m².
Reported vessel activity	Approximately 2,415 vessel calls and 212,000 passengers annually in the supplied dataset; figures may change over time.
Reported vessel limits	Maximum recorded vessel length: 366 m; maximum draught: 15.1 m; maximum deadweight: 178,403 t. These are reference figures, not a guarantee for every berth or sailing.

Our platform treats these figures as planning references. The applicable terminal, berth, carrier, cargo and vessel restrictions must be reconfirmed before execution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haifa suitable for containerized imports and exports?

Yes. Haifa is a multipurpose seaport with container activity. Our team will check the available carrier service, equipment, terminal cut-off, cargo acceptance and inland delivery requirements for the specific shipment.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods booking?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group where applicable, SDS, flash point when relevant, packaging details and container information. Carrier and terminal approval must be obtained before delivery.

Can the reported maximum vessel dimensions be used as a guaranteed acceptance limit?

No. The supplied figures are historical or reported port references. Actual acceptance depends on berth, draft, navigation, vessel condition, cargo, terminal plan and the carrier’s operational approval.

How should we plan inland delivery after discharge?

First confirm customs release, terminal availability, inspection status and any appointment requirement. Our service team then coordinates the suitable truck, delivery window and special handling plan based on cargo weight, dimensions and destination.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, descriptive port parameters and reported activity figures in this module are based on the supplied ILHFA port dataset. Figures that may change with terminal investment, operating conditions or annual traffic should be independently reconfirmed before commercial commitment.

For official port and infrastructure information, our team recommends checking the relevant authorities and operator information through:

haifaport.co.il — port operator information and operational notices.
ipc.co.il — Israel Ports Company information and port-system context.
gov.il — Israeli government information and applicable public-sector guidance.

The listed domains are reference points for verification. Carrier schedules, terminal cut-offs, customs decisions, equipment availability, inspection status and inland appointments must be confirmed for the individual shipment.