Written by Yoni Weiss
Israeli shipping companies have adopted workarounds to counter the effects of the Houthi blockade, causing shipping prices to soar.report of Yediot Acharonot It was revealed that ships bound for Israel were docked at ports in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, where their cargo was being transferred onto trucks. These trucks cross Saudi Arabia and Jordan before arriving at the Israeli border. This alternative route has been used by dozens of trucks carrying cargo from Israel over the past month.
Companies are avoiding unloading goods directly in Israel due to concerns about Houthi attacks. The Houthi blockade has caused price increases and shipping delays in various countries, including a notable impact on the Tesla factory in Germany, which has been idle due to parts delays.
One company, Mentfield Logistics, worked with Israel’s ambassador to Bahrain, Eitan Nahe, to creatively circumvent the blockade. They diverted ships from China to ports in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. The company’s CEO, Omer Itzhari, spoke about the past use of the AirTrain during the coronavirus crisis and importing goods via Saudi Arabia and Jordan to counter the Houthi threat to shipping routes. commented on current strategies and emphasized the need for innovative solutions.reported by Yediot Acharonot.