HaYovel Port, Mediterranean cargo port in Ashdod, Israel.
HaYovel Port is a Mediterranean cargo and container facility along the Ashdod coastline with distinct operational zones for different cargo types. The complex includes specialized areas for handling hazardous materials, minerals, and bulk commodities.
The port began operations in 1965 as a general cargo facility and gradually evolved into a modern multipurpose terminal. Its expansion included the addition of container handling capabilities to meet growing maritime trade demands.
The Eitan Terminal honors the memory of IDF Chief of Staff Rafael Eitan, who contributed to the development of maritime infrastructure in Israel.
The port is easily accessible from Ashdod via modern transportation routes and operates year-round without seasonal closures. The facilities are equipped to handle large volumes of diverse cargo with ample storage space throughout the complex.
The facility incorporates a dedicated minerals pier established in 1967 that processes phosphates and potash through advanced technological systems.
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