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Eilat Port remains nearly idle due to Houthi attacks, infrastructure flaws, and neglect, despite its strategic importance.
Israel's Eilat Port, a key Red Sea gateway, remains largely inactive nearly three years after Houthi attacks disrupted shipping, with minimal vessel traffic and near-zero revenue.
Once handling 150,000 vehicles annually, it saw only 16 ships in 2024 and six in early 2025.
The government will not extend the Nakash Group’s concession, citing unmet targets, though port leaders blame external security threats and years of state neglect.
Infrastructure limitations, including shallow waters and lack of container facilities, make large-scale operations unviable without heavy subsidies.
The Knesset Finance Committee is considering mandating partial vehicle imports or providing emergency funding to revive the port, which remains crucial for reducing congestion and high costs at northern ports.
El puerto de Eilat permanece casi inactivo debido a los ataques de los hutíes, los defectos de la infraestructura y el abandono, a pesar de su importancia estratégica.