Flash update – 19/03/2026

Import to Israel

In addition to the regular operations with El Al and CAL, DSV also provides tailored charter solutions as needed – offered as part of our comprehensive range of services during periods of high demand and operational uncertainty.

CAL have imposed a fuel surcharge as a result of the war.
Below is a link to CAL‘s announcement

CAL is increasing the fuel surcharge starting from March 23, 2026, from Europe and the United States.

EL AL announced the cancellation of the fuel surcharge due to the war.
Below is a link to EL AL’s announcement

USA

• CAL – Operating daily cargo flights on direct/indirect services (via Liège). There is high demand for cargo following the suspension of flights by international carriers. In addition, CAL operates weekly flights from Houston and Atlanta via Liège.
• EL AL – Working on security clearance for cargo until passenger-flight operations for cargo uplift reopen.
• United – Flying cargo to Athens, with onward connection via El Al. Athens currently serves as El Al’s transatlantic hub for flights to and from Israel.

Europe

• CAL operates daily freighter service on the Liège–Tel Aviv route.
• EL AL operates a 737 freighter on routes including Frankfurt, Athens, Liège, and Milan.

Far East

• India / Hong Kong – CAL operates approximately three flights per week from Mumbai, enabling connectivity to major airports across the Far East.
• Shanghai – Served by CAL via CGO.

Additional Note

Cargo handed over to foreign airlines before the outbreak of the war is being handled on a case‑by‑case basis. This process involves additional costs and requires customer approval.

Sea/Air Alternatives

• Two weekly sailings from Athens and Thessaloniki, combined with air transport from the U.S. and Europe.
• Air transport to Slovenia, followed by LCL container service to Israel.
• DHL Courier – Sea transport from Cyprus; air transport to Cyprus. DHL has also resumed providing air service to Tel Aviv, and import pickups are operating normally.
• FedEx – is operating direct import flights. Dry ice shipments can be handled, but hazardous materials shipments are still not accepted.

Export from Israel

• Challenge/CAL have canceled the freighter flight to Cologne, Germany, that was planned to move on Friday, March 20.
• Challenge/CAL operates a 747 freighter to LGG, with onward transportation to final destinations.
• Challenge/CAL operate a 747 freighter to JFK, with onward deliveries to final destinations within the United States.
• LY operates 737 freighter aircraft; flights for the coming week, until March 24, 2026, are at full capacity.
• United is operating a cargo flight on a 747 aircraft to ORD Airport, with a cargo height limitation of up to 3 meters. The flight has been postponed to Friday, 20 March 2026. From there, distribution will take place across the United States. An additional flight is planned for Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
• United & Silkway – Combined service: Freighter aircraft operating on Tuesdays and Saturdays from TLV to HHN, with direct onward connections to all Silkway destinations. The next 747 freighter flight, with cargo height capability up to 3 meters, from TLV to HHN/Frankfurt is scheduled for Sunday, 22 March 2026.

Our import and export teams remain at your service for any inquiry.
We continue to closely monitor developments and will keep you updated as needed.

We are here to support you at info@il.dsv.com

Wishing us all quiet and safe days,

DSV Israel