Ashdod Port Company in Israel has announced a NIS 1.5 billion (€405 million) infrastructure upgrade to improve operational performance, expand capacity, and strengthen resilience across its facilities. The initiative forms part of a long-term strategy to modernise Israel’s maritime logistics and enhance competitiveness through digitalisation and electrification.

The investment introduces significant automation and sustainability measures, including NIS 250 million (€68 million) for 12 electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes (ERTGs), as part of a plan to acquire 34 cranes by 2030. Another NIS 180 million (€49 million) will fund a dedicated electrical substation designed to power the cranes, support refrigerated containers, and ensure energy reliability in emergencies.

Additional components include a NIS 100 million (€27 million) expansion of the container yard behind Quay 21, adding capacity for 4,000 containers, and NIS 120 million (€32 million) for upgraded jib cranes to handle bulk and general cargo. A further NIS 500 million (€135 million) will finance the second phase of the Quay 21 redevelopment, integrating new cranes, expanded yards, and advanced energy systems.

Chairman Shaul Schneider said the modernisation aligns with the port’s strategic goal to remain a “reliable strategic asset” and innovation hub for Israel’s maritime operations. Chief Executive Officer Nissan Levy noted that development work is being managed alongside full operational continuity, ensuring efficient service delivery during construction.

Once completed, the programme will enable Quays 7 and 9 to accommodate vessels of up to 100,000 tons, significantly increasing throughput capacity and efficiency. The investment reinforces Ashdod Port’s position as a leading logistics and infrastructure operator in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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