Moti Kahana is an Israeli-American businessman, philanthropist, and founder of APS Global Inc., a U.S.-based maritime logistics company specializing in container shipping, freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions. Established around 2008, the firm has grown under his leadership into a significant player in international trade, with operations in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, particularly facilitating commerce involving Israel and African nations. Residing primarily in the United States, Kahana maintains deep ties to Israel through business and philanthropy, including investor relationships with figures like Nina Rosenwald. He became prominently known for humanitarian rescue operations during the European migrant crisis, notably chartering the ship Saluta in 2014 to rescue 237 Eritrean migrants adrift in the Mediterranean Sea and transport them to Israel, a mission that initially received praise but later sparked controversy over accusations of criminal acts by some rescuers, including rape and suspected terrorism affiliations, leading to criticism of Israel's migration policies. Kahana has also supported aliyah efforts for Ethiopian Jews and Falash Mura descendants, organizing chartered flights to Israel as recently as 2021. His activities reflect a blend of commercial interests in Africa and advocacy for Jewish immigration causes.