The Haifa port in Israel, operated by the Adani Group, was not damaged by a recent Iranian ballistic missile attack. Cargo operations at the port continue normally, according to CNBC-TV18 sources.Iran launched the attack late Saturday night, targeting the Haifa port and a nearby oil refinery. This was in retaliation for Israel’s earlier strikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets on Friday.
Shrapnel from the missiles fell in the chemical terminal at the port and near the oil refinery. A piece of interceptor shrapnel was also found at the port, known as Kishan West. No injuries were reported, and the port’s operations remained unaffected. Sources confirmed that eight ships were handling cargo at the port as of Sunday, with no disruptions.
The Haifa port employs about 700 people and manages various types of cargo, including containers, bulk, breakbulk, cement, and general cargo. It serves as a key maritime hub, handling over 30% of Israel’s imports. Adani Ports owns a 70% share of the port, which accounts for less than 2% of the total volume handled by Adani Ports and SEZ (10.57 million tonnes) and about 5% of its revenue. The port coordinates closely with Israel’s Ministry of Transport and complies with all security and operational requirements.The nearby Chinese port is also functioning normally. Reports suggest the missile attack may have damaged a major oil refinery close to the Haifa port, but no official comment has been made. The Adani Group and Israeli government authorities did not immediately provide statements.
Shrapnel from the missiles fell in the chemical terminal at the port and near the oil refinery. A piece of interceptor shrapnel was also found at the port, known as Kishan West. No injuries were reported, and the port’s operations remained unaffected. Sources confirmed that eight ships were handling cargo at the port as of Sunday, with no disruptions.
The Haifa port employs about 700 people and manages various types of cargo, including containers, bulk, breakbulk, cement, and general cargo. It serves as a key maritime hub, handling over 30% of Israel’s imports. Adani Ports owns a 70% share of the port, which accounts for less than 2% of the total volume handled by Adani Ports and SEZ (10.57 million tonnes) and about 5% of its revenue. The port coordinates closely with Israel’s Ministry of Transport and complies with all security and operational requirements.The nearby Chinese port is also functioning normally. Reports suggest the missile attack may have damaged a major oil refinery close to the Haifa port, but no official comment has been made. The Adani Group and Israeli government authorities did not immediately provide statements.
The Iranian attack is part of an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Israel struck Iranian targets early Friday, followed by Iran’s retaliatory strikes on Saturday. The two countries exchanged strikes again on Sunday. Iran claimed Israel hit two of its oil refineries, raising concerns about a wider assault on its energy sector that could impact global markets.
