The Olam
Entities

Shanghai International Port Group (Ashdod South)

operator (China)

State-controlled Chinese port operator. Won the concession for Ashdod South / Hadarom private container terminal; operations from 2021.

Why it matters\n\nThe Chinese counter to Adani-Haifa. SIPG's presence in Ashdod is repeatedly flagged by US officials as a strategic concern. Watch: any contractual renegotiation or political pressure to dilute SIPG's role.