Key port information can be found at: Website of Maritime Database on Latakia Port
Port Overview
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Latakia Port is along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea
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The port is 350 km from Damascus.
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The prevailing wind is south westerly with a maximum wind speed of 9 on the Beaufort scale (125 km/h), but winds of such speeds are rare.
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Tidal activity has a range of ±40 cm.
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The Port comprises 23 quays with a total length of 4,280 m, Berths are as follows:
-Berths: 1-2-3 (south quays used for light draft vessels (not operating now)
-Berths: 4-5-6 south basin used for tugs + service boats + special boats.
-Berths: 7-8-9 Main quay used for General / bagged/ break-bulk cargoes.
-berths: 10-11 mainly for bulk cargoes.
-berths 12=12A (Container terminal, used only for discharging containers by mobile cranes.
-berth 13: Ro-Ro berth.
-berths: 14+15 Containers terminal (gantry crane)
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Draft for bulk and bagged cargo vessels is 4 -10 m and the draft for container vessels is 12.
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The Port has the necessary equipment to handle a variety of vessels: bagged and bulk cargo; liquids; and the Port specializes in container shipments (Container Terminal is managed by private company “LICT” Lattakia International Container Terminal).
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Total area of the port is 1,500,000 m², of which 200,000 m² is the segregated container yard.
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Average monthly activity is approximately 150,000 mt.
Port website: Website of the Port of Latakia
Port Location and Contacts |
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Country |
Syria |
Province or District |
Latakia |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name : Latakia km: In town |
Port's Complete Name |
Lattakia |
Latitude |
34.9 |
Longitude |
35.86667 |
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
The General Company for Latakia Harbor |
Management Contact Person |
n/a |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: n/a (Albasel Airport ( Hmaimeem ) Airlines: n/a (Syrian airlines + Sham wings ) |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
4.3 Syrian Arab Republic Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges.
Syria Port of Latakia Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
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4,000 – 5,000 Mt / Day per bulk cargo
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1,500 – 1,800 Mt / Day per bagged cargo
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
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Conventional Berth |
23 |
4,280 |
7 to 13 |
Container Berth |
4 |
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12,12A,14 &15 |
Silo Berth |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Berthing Tugs |
3 |
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Water Barges |
1 |
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Port Handling Equipment
Syria Port of Latakia Additional Information
Item/Tool |
Number |
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Forklift 1.5 Ton |
10 |
Forklift 3 Ton |
60 |
Forklift 6 Ton |
10 |
Forklift 15 Ton |
10 |
Forklift 32 Ton |
3 |
Forklift 32-42 tons |
3 |
Forklift 42 Ton |
1 |
Forklift with pickup 20 tons |
5 |
Container Staph 42 Tons |
2 |
Container Stava 45 Tons |
4 |
Land Crane PH- Poklan - Dimag |
31 |
Incubators Ferranti Valmet Seizo Kalmar |
13 |
Car dump truck Mageros Iveco |
34 |
Trella Tech Mat Mageros |
11 |
Trella Mageros – Iveco |
34 |
Plan's locomotive head – Ottawa |
11 |
tractor |
1 |
Trix Big / Cater Beehler – Volvo / |
2 |
Trix Small / Popcat CASE / |
4 |
Car Broom |
1 |
Roller |
1 |
early |
1 |
4 ton electric dock crane |
3 |
6 ton electric dock crane |
12 |
Electric dock crane 6-16 tons |
18 |
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes, 1 |
Yes, 1 |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
Other Capacity Details |
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Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day) |
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Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) |
242 reefer stuck plugs – Not all functional |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication) |
n/a |
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Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift) |
n/a |
n/a |
Customs Guidance
1.3 Syrian Arab Republic Customs Information
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
All quays are designed for multipurpose usage except for the container quays.
Grain and Bulk Handling
Daily discharge rate is 4,000 to 5,000 Mt.
Port authorities do not provide grain bagging machines; such equipment is provided by private sector as per the market rate.
Main Storage Terminal
The port has 23 covered warehouses with total area of 128,000 m². All covered warehouses require maintenance.
The port has one refrigerated shed with a capacity of 1,500 Mt.
There are 14 storing yards with a total surface of 50,000 m² (Concrete & Asphalt)
Port Security
Security |
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ISPS Compliant (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional |
Police Boats |
n/a |
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Fire Engines |
n/a |
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