Haifa Port

Why in news?

• Israel foreign minister announced that Arab train networks in future would be carrying Indian goods to the Haifa port in Israel.

About Haifa Port:

• The Haifa Port is located in northern Israel, adjacent to the city of Haifa along the Mediterranean Sea.
• It has a natural deep-water harbour, which operates all year long.
• The port was officially opened in 1933.
• It is the second-largest port in Israel.

Add ons:

• Recently, the Adani Group-led consortium completed the acquisition of Haifa Port Company from the government of Israel.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

Haifa Port in Israel, recently seen in news, is open to:

(a) Dead Sea

(b) Black Sea

(c) Mediterranean Sea

(d) Baltic Sea

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