Haifa Port: we are back in business

Local and foreign shipping companies announced gradual return to their regular shipping schedule. the port will return to its pre-war scale of operation within days
20.08.06 / 00:00
Haifa Port: we are back in business
20.08.06
Haifa Port: we are back in business
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Local and foreign shipping companies announced gradual return to their regular shipping schedule. the port will return to its pre-war scale of operation within days
 
The Haifa port got back in business last week shortly after the ceasefire came into force.
The city of Haifa and its port were a major target of rocket attacks by Hizbullah terrorists launching Katyusha missiles from southern Lebanon.
 
The attacks caused a temporary closer of the port and ships were diverted to the southern port of Ashdod.
 
Local and foreign shipping companies announced last week gradual return to their regular shipping schedule.
 

It is understood that the port will return to its pre-war scale of operation within days.

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