The Port of Tartous has witnessed a new phase of development with the arrival of the first modern mobile crane as part of a project led by DP World.
This step is the beginning of the implementation of the concession agreement signed with the Syrian government for thirty years.
The modernization of the port of Tartous is one of the most prominent logistics projects in the region.
It aims to raise the efficiency of the port and enhance its ability to accommodate regional and international trade.
This is done through continuous investments in modern infrastructure and equipment.
DP World Tartous CEO Fahad Al Banna said the arrival of the first crane marks the beginning of a series of investments.
which will contribute to improving the operational performance of the port.
In addition to supporting the import and export movement, in addition to developing local competencies through specialized training programs.
Two additional cranes are scheduled to arrive in August, with an operational capacity of about two million tonnes of cargo per year.
With the three cranes in service, the port’s capacity will increase by nearly forty percent.
This allows for the reception of larger vessels, reduced waiting times, and increased efficiency of container and bulk handling.
The project is part of an integrated investment program worth $800 million.
This included the modernization of infrastructure, the introduction of advanced equipment, and the digitization of operational processes, in line with international standards in port management.
The port of Tartous has gained strategic importance thanks to its location on the Mediterranean coast.
It served as a link between southern Europe and the Middle East and North Africa.
Its development will contribute to strengthening supply chains and attracting more business opportunities.
and support Syria’s economic recovery efforts.
This strengthens its position as a competitive logistics hub at the regional level.
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