Port of Haifa (ILHFA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Haifa (UN/LOCODE ILHFA) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Israel, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 32.8167° N, 35.0000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Israel
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Haifa
Where is Port of Haifa located?
Port of Haifa is a seaport located in Israel, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 32.8167° N, 35.0000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Haifa?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Haifa is ILHFA — country code IL, location code HFA.
How deep is Port of Haifa?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Haifa has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Haifa require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Haifa.
What type of harbor is Port of Haifa?
Port of Haifa is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Haifa have?
Port of Haifa is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Haifa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45080), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →