Syria Ports: Latakia and Tartus

Port of Latakia

The Port of Latakia (Arabic: ميناء اللاذقية, French: Port de Lattaquié) is a bustling seaport located on the picturesque Mediterranean coast in the city of Latakia. Established on February 12, 1950, it has since become Syria's premier seaport, playing a vital role in the nation's trade and economic development.

The port handles a diverse array of imported cargo, including construction materials, vehicles, wood, marble, electronics.

As a key link in maritime tourism, the Port of Latakia has received many cruise sihps in the period 2000-2010. Connecting to many ports in Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, and Egypt.

The Hub of Syira's Economic Revival

Latakia (locally known as Al Ladhiqiyah) is located approx 40km south of the Turkish border and is Syria's principal port.The port is now owned by the state and operated by CMA-CGM

The traffic handled by the port is diversified and facilities exist to accommodate tankers,
Ro-Ros, container ships, general cargo and bulk vessels. Approximately 3,000,000 tons of cargo is handled annually.

The main channel for the Port of Lattakia is 3166 meters long and 13 meters deep, and the port covers 150 hectares of land and 135 hectares of water surface, and it contains 23 piers with a total length of 4280 meters with alongside depths from 3.5 to 12.2 meters.

The port has 4 gantry crane 50 tons, 2 mobile diezel crane 100 tons, 2 mobile diezel cranes 75 tons, 2 quay electric mobile cranes 15 tons, sufficient number of quay electric crane (3-6 tons), and berths equipped with undertrack rail.

The Port of Lattakia has ample handling and storage capacity. It has a refrigeration warehouse with capacity for 1500 tons of cargo. The Port of Lattakia contains 14 open yards covering a total area of 50 hectares, and it offers 23 closed stores with total area of 12.8 hectares. Handling area for general cargoes covers about 185 thousand square meters, and the container terminal covers 430 thousand square meters with capacity for from 15 to 17 thousand containers.

The Ports has a passenger hall for passengers and customs and security transaction and an infirmary.

The Port of Latakia boasts a rich history, with its origins tracing back to the early Roman Empire. As Syria gained independence in 1945, it stood as the nation's sole seaport, facilitating the export of key commodities such as cotton and tobacco. The port witnessed remarkable growth over the decades, with cargo handling reaching 1.6 million tons in 1971 and expanding to over 3.6 million tons by 1981, following significant infrastructure enhancements.
Today, With the beginning of a new era marked by the gradual removal of sanctions after the fall of the Assad regime, the port stands poised to lead Syria's economic revival and usher in a period of growth and development.

Port of Tartus

Paving the Way for Syria's Renewed Maritime Prosperity

Tartus is located at East Mediterraneana bout 80 kilometers by land south of the Port of Lattaki in Syria. The official UN/LOCODE of this port is SYTTS. It is also known as Tartous.