Your partner for imports and exports by air and sea freight: Israel

Israel lies between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. Established as a state after the Second World War, it developed into a dynamic economy in the Middle East. Its businesses are closely connected with international trade, and exports extend well beyond the country’s earlier emphasis on agricultural products.

Sea, Air, Transport & Service has a partner presence in Tel Aviv, a central location for planning and organising logistics. Ben Gurion Airport is an important nearby transport hub. Tel Aviv also lies between Haifa and Ashdod, the country’s two main seaports. Eilat in the south is connected by road, although actual journey times depend on conditions. The original profile described a north–south length of 470 km and a width ranging from 15 km to 135 km, illustrating the relatively short geographical distances involved. Current routing and access must nevertheless be checked for each shipment.

Full service for imports, exports and relocations to and from Israel

For transport involving Israel, Sea, Air, Transport & Service offers coordinated logistics support. Alongside the movement of goods, we handle the relevant formalities and customs clearance. As Israel is outside the EU, the applicable import and export requirements must be observed. Security requirements and current operational conditions also play a particular role.

Working with local partners, we plan around your requirements and the services available. Alongside imports and exports, we arrange relocations to or from Israel and vehicle transport by air or sea freight, including the relevant formalities, subject to acceptance and current route availability.

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Our team will be happy to answer your questions and advise you. If you already know your transport requirements, we can prepare a specific quotation promptly. Contact us through the form, by email or by phone. We look forward to discussing your shipment.

Israel’s economy: historical background and 2015 figures

Israel developed from an agricultural economy into a diversified, technology-focused industrial economy within a few decades. It is known for digital start-ups and other high-tech businesses. The historical profile also described its comparatively resilient performance following the 2007–2008 financial crisis.

GDP was almost US$297 billion in 2015, equivalent to US$35,343 per person, with growth of 2.6%. At the time, the profile forecast growth of 2.8% for 2016 and 3% for 2017; these are historical forecasts, not current projections. The profile highlighted offshore gas resources and water scarcity, and reported that desalination supplied around 70% of drinking water at that time. These figures describe the older economic profile rather than today’s market conditions.

Regional geopolitical and security conditions remain relevant to trade and transport planning. The source discussed the conflict in Syria, unresolved Israeli–Palestinian issues and difficult relations with neighbouring states, and the resulting importance of security expenditure. Specific transport access, schedules and security requirements require a current operational assessment.

The historical trade profile described an export-oriented economy closely connected with the EU and Europe. It listed the United States, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Belgium and China among export destinations, with non-metallic minerals, chemicals, electronics and machinery among export goods. Listed import suppliers included the United States, China, Switzerland, Germany and Belgium. Imports included petroleum, chemicals, electronics, vehicles and automotive parts.

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