Seaport · Israel
Port of Ashqelon
Ashqelon (Israel) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45110). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Israel
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ILAKL
- World Port Index no.
- 45110
- Coordinates
- 31.67°N, 34.50°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Israel
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 4,160 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,180 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,880 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ashqelon, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 132 (Enroute) - Eastern Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions about Ashqelon
Where is Port of Ashqelon?
Ashqelon (Israel) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 31.67°N, 34.50°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ashqelon?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ILAKL for Ashqelon. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Ashqelon from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,160 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,880 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Ashdod, Haifa, Port Said (East Port Said).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Ashqelon?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ashqelon through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.