Pay attention to shipment! Israeli ports were attacked by Houthi armed forces

Recently, the southern port of Eilat, Israel, has been in an unprecedented predicament due to the continuous attacks by Houthi armed forces.  A large number of shipping companies have changed their routes due to security concerns and no longer choose to dock here, resulting in almost stagnant port business and increasingly serious financial problems.

According to the Israel Times, in December last year, Gideon, CEO of Eilat Port, revealed that since Houthi armed forces began to attack ships in the Red Sea, the number of sailing ships in the port has greatly decreased, with a drop of 85%.

As one of the important ports in Israel, Eilat Port mainly undertakes the business of importing vehicles and exporting potash fertilizer. However, under the continuous threat of Houthi armed forces, these businesses have almost stagnated. Data show that in 2023, the port also imported 149,000 vehicles, but since 2024, this number has plummeted to 0.

Last Wednesday, the Israel Federation of Trade Unions revealed a shocking news: the management of Eilat Port planned to lay off half of its employees. This news quickly caused strong protests and dissatisfaction among employees. Employees have expressed that they do not want to be innocent victims of the conflict and hope that the government can take measures to protect their rights and jobs.

Faced with such difficulties, the Israeli government is also aware of the seriousness of the problem. They are actively seeking solutions, including strengthening port security measures and negotiating with shipping companies to resume routes. At the same time, the government is also trying to provide assistance and job transfer opportunities for unemployed employees to alleviate their economic pressure. 

出货注意！以色列港口遭胡塞武装攻击

       近期，以色列的南部港口埃拉特港，因受到胡塞武装的持续袭击，陷入了前所未有的困境。大量航运公司因安全考虑改变了航线，不再选择停靠这里，导致港口业务几乎停滞，财务问题愈发严重。

       据《以色列时报》报道，去年12月，埃拉特港的首席执行官吉迪恩就曾透露，自胡塞武装开始针对红海船只发动袭击以来，港口的航行船只数量大幅减少，降幅高达85%。

       埃拉特港作为以色列的重要港口之一，主要承担着车辆进口和钾肥出口等业务。然而，在胡塞武装的持续威胁下，这些业务几乎停滞。数据显示，2023年，该港口还曾进口了14.9万辆车，但进入2024年以来，这一数字骤降至0。

       上周三，以色列总工会透露了一个令人震惊的消息：埃拉特港的管理层计划解雇一半员工。这一消息迅速在员工中引发了强烈的抗议和不满。员工们纷纷表示，他们不愿意成为这场冲突的无辜受害者，希望政府能够采取措施，保护他们的权益和工作。

       面对这样的困境，以色列政府也意识到了问题的严重性。他们正在积极寻求解决方案，包括加强港口的安全措施、与航运公司协商恢复航线等。同时，政府也在努力为失业员工提供援助和转岗机会，以减轻他们的经济压力。