Port of Ashdod (ILASH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ashdod (UN/LOCODE ILASH) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Israel, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 31.8167° N, 34.6500° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 15.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Israel
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ashdod
Where is Port of Ashdod located?
Port of Ashdod is a seaport located in Israel, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 31.8167° N, 34.6500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ashdod?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ashdod is ILASH — country code IL, location code ASH.
How deep is Port of Ashdod?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ashdod has an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 15.5 m.
Does Port of Ashdod require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ashdod.
What type of harbor is Port of Ashdod?
Port of Ashdod is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ashdod have?
Port of Ashdod is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ashdod are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45100), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →