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Port of Haifa (ILHFA)

Track any container moving through Haifa and see the port's real activity: carriers calling, scheduled connections, and a measured congestion signal. Four independent lenses on every shipment.

To track a container through Haifa, enter your container, bill of lading, or booking number at trackingmcp.com/ports/ilhfa. TrackingMCP auto-detects the carrier and returns its milestones, the vessel's live AIS position, the published schedule, and a forecast ETA; one DCSA-normalised screen covering 241+ ocean carriers.

Any carrier calling Haifa: we detect the line and format automatically.

Haifa port activity & congestion signal

observed 2 October 2026
Signal level
Mild
AIS port-call signal
7-day throughput
92.5%
of typical baseline
Port calls
43
last 7 days
Daily port-call activity vs baseline

Daily signal, 9 July 2026 to 7 October 2026; dashed line marks the port's typical baseline.

As of 2 October 2026, port-call throughput at Haifa was 7% below its typical baseline, on 43 calls in the trailing 7 days. Derived from AIS port-call observations; inside the tracker this signal refreshes continuously and feeds each shipment's ETA-at-risk flag.

Carriers calling at Haifa

11 lines

Haifa appears in 3,136 scheduled port calls in TrackingMCP's sailing database (January 2025 to March 2028 schedule window), with 11 carriers we track calling the port. Track any of them by container, bill of lading, or booking number.

Ports connected with Haifa

by scheduled sailings

Port of Haifa: facts & infrastructure

public registries
  • Annual throughput1,460,000 TEU
  • Maximum draft15.2 m
  • Terminal operatorsHaifa Port Company (Adani Ports), SIPG (Bay Terminal)
  • Port authorityIsrael Ports Company
  • CPPI rank#86 (World Bank / S&P Global CPPI 2023)
  • Connectivity (PLSCI)209.7 (UNCTAD, 2026Q2)
Terminals
Carmel TerminalBay Terminal (Hadarom)

Port reference facts last reviewed 10 July 2026.

Demurrage & detention free time in Israel

free-time clock
Every import container discharged at Haifa starts a free-time clock: the calendar days before demurrage (box still in the terminal) or detention (box kept out too long) charges begin. Free days are set by each carrier's tariff for Israel. Look up the published figures on the Israel free-time reference →, and TrackingMCP alerts you before the clock runs out.

Port of Haifa FAQ

7 questions
What is the UN/LOCODE for the Port of Haifa?

ILHFA. The five-character UN/LOCODE (IL for Israel, plus HFA) identifies Haifa in carrier schedules, booking confirmations, and tracking feeds worldwide.

How do I track a container through Haifa?

Enter your container number, bill of lading, or booking reference in the search box above. TrackingMCP auto-detects the carrier and format, then returns live carrier events, the vessel's AIS position, and a forecast ETA. Your first shipment is free, no account needed to start.

Which shipping lines call at Haifa?

ZIM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd lead the 11 carriers with scheduled sailings calling Haifa in TrackingMCP's sailing database. Each line links to its own tracking page below.

Is the Port of Haifa congested right now?

As of 2 October 2026, AIS port-call data put Haifa's 7-day throughput 7% below its typical baseline, on 43 port calls in 7 days; the signal level reads mild. Signals refresh continuously inside the tracker; this page shows the snapshot from its last build.

Which ports connect with Haifa?

Ningbo, Shanghai, Santos, Singapore, Nantong, Hong Kong see the most scheduled sailings to and from Haifa in TrackingMCP's sailing database.

How big is the Port of Haifa?

Haifa handles around 1,460,000 TEU a year and takes vessels drawing up to 15.2 m, according to the port's published statistics and public registries.

How much demurrage and detention free time applies at Haifa?

Free time is set by each carrier's tariff for Israel, not by the port. The TrackingMCP free-time reference lists published demurrage and detention free days for Israel by carrier, and the tracker watches the free-time clock on every shipment.

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