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Maersk resumes Haifa port calls

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Posted on June 27, 2025

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COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Shipping company Maersk said on Friday it had decided to resume vessel calls at Israel's Haifa port. "With the prospect of current cease-fire agreement bringing de-escalation to

Maersk Resumes Vessel Operations at Haifa Port Amid Cease-Fire

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Shipping company Maersk said on Friday it had decided to resume vessel calls at Israel's Haifa port.

"With the prospect of current cease-fire agreement bringing de-escalation to the conflict, we have decided to resume vessel calls to the Port of Haifa, and acceptance for both import and export cargo is now open," Maersk said in a statement.

Maersk last Friday said it had temporarily paused vessel calls at Haifa port, amid Israel's conflict with Iran.

(Reporting by Stine Jacobsen editing by Terje Solsvik and Louise Rasmussen)

Key Takeaways

  • Maersk resumes vessel calls at Haifa port.
  • Cease-fire agreement prompts de-escalation.
  • Import and export cargo acceptance reopened.
  • Operations were paused amid Israel-Iran conflict.
  • Maersk's decision follows conflict de-escalation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Maersk decide to resume vessel calls at Haifa port?
Maersk decided to resume vessel calls at Haifa port due to the prospect of the current cease-fire agreement bringing de-escalation to the conflict.
What was the reason for Maersk's temporary pause at Haifa port?
Maersk temporarily paused vessel calls at Haifa port amid Israel's conflict with Iran.
What types of cargo will Maersk accept at Haifa port?
Maersk will accept both import and export cargo at the Port of Haifa following the resumption of vessel calls.

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