Because of the geopolitical unrest in West Asia, the German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has temporarily cut back on its container services to the Port of Haifa, Israel, which is run by the Adani-Gadot Group. Hapag-Lloyd is joining Danish shipping giant Maersk in this action after Maersk announced last week that it would temporarily halt both cargo acceptance for Haifa and vessel calls at the Port of Haifa.
According to a statement from Hapag Lloyd, the East Med Shuttle 3 (EM3) service has temporarily halted cargo acceptance for cargoes headed for Haifa, while the Atlantic Loop 7 (AL7) service will still make calls to the Port of Haifa. Safety of the crew According to both lines, crew safety was their top priority.
The largest port in Israel, the Port of Haifa, is an essential center for transshipment in the region. The Adani-Gadot Group owns the Haifa Port Company, which is in charge of managing its operations. According to the port’s website, the port handles more cargo than any other port in Israel, with about 20 million tons passing through it annually.
