Ashdod Port Company Publishes Service Index, Reveals Decrease in Operational Queue

Ashdod Port Company has released its service index, a weekly report detailing the average waiting times of ships at Ashdod and Haifa ports, as well as operational data at Ashdod Port, including waiting times and service for trucks.

During the period between February 16 and 20, the average number of ships waiting to enter the Ashdod port area was 14.2, compared to 17.6 ships the previous week. The maximum waiting time for ships at Ashdod Port averaged 22 days.

According to the Ashdod Port Company, the service index shows a continued decrease in the operational queue, with the operational queue for general cargo, bulk, and grains standing at only 5.2 ships this week compared to 9.2 ships the previous week.

According to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ashdod Port, Shaul Schneider: "The service index is designed to provide a real-time, accurate picture that will present an accurate image of the situation at Ashdod Port compared to other ports. Ashdod Port Company operates and will continue to operate with full transparency towards its customers and decision-makers and will continue to improve the service for the benefit of the Israeli economy."

According to the CEO of Ashdod Port, Nissan Levy: "The decision to publish the service index came from strategic thinking and with the aim of increasing transparency, improving the relationship with our customers, and providing full disclosure of accurate data. We continue the trend of improving service to the port company's customers. We believe that the facts speak for themselves and rely on the data to present a true and accurate picture, instead of relying on general and irresponsible statements that are not supported by the existing reality at Ashdod Port."