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Port of Haifa Bayport

ILHBT🇮🇱Israel

Port Location

About Port of Haifa Bayport

Haifa Bayport is Israel's largest international seaport, situated on the Mediterranean Sea. It handles approximately 30 million tons of cargo annually, serving both merchant and passenger vessels. The port operates year-round with a natural deep-water harbor.

Background
The Port of Haifa is the largest of Israel's three major international seaports, the others being the Port of Ashdod, and the Port of Eilat. Its natural deep-water harbor operates all year long and serves both passenger and merchant ships. It is one of the largest ports in the eastern Mediterranean in terms of freight volume and handles about 30 million tons of cargo per year. The port employs over 1,000 people, rising to 5,000 when cruise ships dock in Haifa. The Port of Haifa lies north of Haifa's downtown quarter on the Mediterranean and stretches to some three kilometres along the city's central shore with activities ranging from military, industrial, and commercial next to a nowadays-smaller passenger cruising facility and Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
U
Repair Code
B

History

Established
2005

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ILHBT
Country
🇮🇱Israel
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
IL-HA
Body of Water
Mediterranean Sea
Latitude
32.8000°
Longitude
34.9833°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
45080 →
GeoNames ID
13132096 →
Wikidata
Q1376739 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.haifaport.co.il →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Haifa Bayport?+
The approach to Haifa Bayport is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Haifa Harbour Lighthouse at 1.8 NM to the NE. Other aids include Haifa Harbour (1.8 NM NNE), Har Karmel (1.8 NM NNW), Haifa Harbour (1.9 NM NE), Haifa Harbour (1.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Haifa Bayport?+
The Port of Haifa Bayport is located within the Suez Canal approach — the critical route linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Haifa Bayport?+
You can track vessels near Haifa Bayport (ILHBT) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for ILHBT on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Haifa Bayport?+
The Port of Haifa Bayport operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.