Israel-Hamas war: Operational update as of 11th of October 2023

Dear Partners

On Saturday 7 October, Hamas, the Palestinian militant group based in the Gaza Strip, launched an unexpected offensive on Israel.

At DSV, we are monitoring the situation closely. As of Sunday 8th October, all DSV employees in Israel are reported safe, and we continue to be fully operational in the country.

Operational information
As the situation in Israel continues to evolve, we are monitoring the implications for our operations closely. Special awareness should be paid to operations in the entire region, as it is still uncertain how the situation will unfold in the surrounding countries.

Here are the updates for all transportation mode for today 11, October 2023

Air Freight
TLV Airport is operating.
As of today, the only airlines operating to full capacity are Israeli carriers El Al Israel Airlines, Arkia Israeli Airlines. Israir & Challenge Airlines.

Most of the international airlines temporary cancelled the flights with some exceptions, we are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated for any change best on the info we will get form the airlines.

see hereunder list of the Airlines active/not active.

The warehouses at the TLV airport are operational and fully staffed, we might face some delays due to lack of staff.

Ocean Freight
All Shipping lines are calling Israeli ports

Israeli ports

All Israeli ports are fully operating. but they are facing delays in offloading/loading the containers due to lack of staff

Some vessels are calling Haifa port instead of Ashdod
There is a special process of handling Reefers & DGR containers at the port ( clearance on direct clearance process )

External ocean terminals are fully operating. but they are facing delays in offloading/Loading the containers due to lack of staff

Domestic transportation is fully operating but we are facing lack of drivers which are causing delays in pick ups & deliveries.

Cross borders – are close.

Our teams are working on finding solutions for urgent shipments.

We will continue to update on any development

DSV ISRAEL