Syrian Arab Republic - 2 Logistics Infrastructure
The following sections contain information on the logistics infrastructure of the Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic contains a sufficient roads net, ports, rails and airport
The main civil airports:
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Damascus International Airport
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Aleppo International Airport
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Lattakia International Airport
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Kamishly International Airport
Ports:
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Lattakia port
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Tartous port
2.1 Syrian Arab Republic Port Assessment
Syrian Arab Republic Port Assessment
On the following pages the logistics infrastructure for the Port of Latakia and the Port of Tartous will be presented.
Syrian Arab Republic - 2.1.2 Port of Tartous
Key port information can be found at: Website of the Maritime Database on the Tartous Port
Port Overview
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Tartous Port is along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea
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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 range is is ±50 cm
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The Port comprises 3 piers with 24 berths (total length of the berths is 6,366 m)
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Draft varies between depths of between 4 - 12 m
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The entrance channel width is 200 meters, 14.5 m deep
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The Port has the necessary equipment to handle a variety of vessels: RoRo cargo; bagged and bulk cargo; liquids; and containers
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Average monthly activity is approximately 150,000 Mt.
Since the Russian company, STG / STROY TRANS GAS/ received the port of Tartous, The company adopted a two-shift work .
First Shift: From 08, 00 – 20, 00 Hrs ---- 2Nd Shift from 20, 00 – 08.00 Hrs
(At this moment the port was leased from the Russian company STG to a local company called -TA’AJER LLC In a more correct sense all transactions have become in the name of TA’AJER
For operation on all incoming cargo except containers, RoRo, car carriers and bulk cargo vessels which are operated to the demand of their owners shippers, as well as live sheep, vegetable and fruit cargo, where operation may go on without stop (24 hours a day)
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For bulk cargo operation, the port has the necessary equipment needed for discharging such as: grabs, hoppers
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Cargo owners are also allowed to bring into the port and use their own discharging equipment for boosting the discharging operation
Advantages of the Port
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The Port is connected to the railways network (2,342 km) to transport goods to and from other governorates, and neighbouring countries
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Aprons of the port and warehouses are closed to quays
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Fees and fares levied on goods and vessels are lower than those levied in neighbouring countries
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The port is closed to related establishments and companies free zone department, custom department, Navigation Agencies Company
Port website: Website of the Tartous Port
Port Location and Contacts |
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Country |
Syria |
Province or District |
Tartous |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name : Tartous km: 0 |
Port's Complete Name |
Tartous Port |
Latitude |
34.54.50 N |
Longitude |
35.57.25 E |
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
General Directorate of Tartous Port |
Management Contact Person |
Mr. MOHANNAD BASIL, General Directorate by the Company TAAJER LLC BASIL WANOUS General Manager |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: n/a Airlines: n/a |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
4.3 Syrian Arab Republic Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
Handling Figures |
Year 2023 |
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Vessel Calls |
161 ( from 1/1/2023 to 30/7/ 2023 ) |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
1100 (from 1/1/2023 to 30/7/ 2023) |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
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3,500 – 4,000 Mt per day, per bulk cargo
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1,000 – 1,200 Mt per day, per bagged cargo
Note: The information provided in the attached document, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Syria Port of Tartous Additional Information
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
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Conventional Berth |
22 |
6,366 |
4 - 12 |
Container Berth |
3 |
540 |
11 - 12 |
Silo Berth |
2 |
500 |
9 - 12 |
Berthing Tugs |
7 |
|
|
Water Barges |
2 |
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Pilotage Fees
A Team of qualified people managing pillage activities, are available 24 hours a day and control the towage, pillage and berthing of the vessels calling the portend using acceptable tugboats
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Vessel up to 5000 GRT 187.50 $ ) fixed amount (NAJD THESE RATES UPDATED OR OLS FIGURES?
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It is updated
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It is updated by WFP port team
$ 0.1446 / barrel / vessel GRT / Operation
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Vessel From 5001 To 15000 GRT $ 218.75 ( fixed amount (
$ 0.140 / barrel / GRT / Operation
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Vessel From 15001 GRT and over $ 350 ( fixed amount (
$ 0.1281 / barrel / GRT / Operation
Tug Services
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The pilot station has a modest capabilities watchtower and a radio station tower.
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The radio station operates on VHF channels N°’s 14 & 16
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Vessel up to 5000 GRT $ 562.50 ( fixed amount )
$ 0.1125 / barrel / vessel GRT / Operation/
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Vessel From 5001 To 15000 GRT $ 656.25 ( fixed amount )
$ 0.985 / barrel / vessel GRT / Operation/
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Vessel From 15001 and over GRT $ 1050 ( fixed amount )
$ 0.063 / barrel / vessel GRT / Operation/
Mooring Services
Port and Harbour Dues
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The above indicated cargo handling fee is collected against operations of passage on quay, stowage goods on trucks, moving cargo from ship holds, and cargo damage, overtime, cleaning, machinery usage, with the observation of the rates stated in table N° 3, both if full operation or part of it is done
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The handling fee including both parts, i.e. that levied on the vessel and that levied on the cargo for the LCL container cargo in accordance with the weight ratio of each Bill of Lading against the total weights of the Bills of Lading included therein under the fifth category referred to above
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50% of the part levied on cargo out of the cargo handling fee is collected on the cargo coming from land to the port, and then coming to land, depending on the cargo category (i.e. entry and exit)
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An additional fee equal to 25% of the handling fee (the part levied on cargo) is collected for discharging cargo from containers (stripping) or pallets or trucks or trailers or vehicles, and transporting the cargo to its storage locations defined and then reloading it on the transport means against the service offered by the port
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Shifting: Moving cargo from one of the ship holds to another hold or another place within the same hold, or via the quay or by barges:
The fee for the cargo to be shifted directly from one hold to another or from a place to another within the same hold – for this operation the part levied on the ship is collected is double
For the cargo transported across the quay or on barges from a ship hold to another or from one place to another within the same hold, a rate of 50 % of the part levied on cargo is collected out of the cargo handling and cargo passage fees, in addition to double the part levied on the vessel -
Transhipment: Shifting of cargo from a ship directly to another or through the quay or via barges:
On the cargo shifted directly from one vessel to another the part levied on the vessel out of the cargo handling fee is collected from both vessels.
For the cargo transported from one vessel to another across the quay or via barges 50 % of the part levied on cargo and full part levied on the vessel from both vessels, is collected
Dockage, Buoyage and Anchorage
The fees for vessels anchoring, berthing, pilotage and towage, are defined as per below:
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The vessels berthing at the quay are not subject to the anchoring fee
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The anchoring and berthing fees are reduced to 50 % for passenger and tourist vessels
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The anchoring, berthing, pilotage and towage fees are reduced at a rate of 60% for Ro-Ro classified vessels
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Double the anchoring or berthing fee, as the case may be, is applied to the empty vessels both after loading or unloading are over or for vessels coming to wait or for repairer similar cases throughout the time of their stay within the basin at the quay or at the breakwater
Supply of Fresh Water
Charges for General Services
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The rates and fees of the above table are doubled in case these services are used outside the port territory, but in case they are rendered inside the ship holds, an additional fee of 50 % of the above rates and fee are paid
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
18 |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
18 |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
2 |
Other Imports |
12 |
Port Handling Equipment
Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately?
-All equipment is managed by the rental company
-Small equipment and few managed by some small companies
Crabs - Slings – et
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
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) |
40 |
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Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) |
72 |
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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
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All quays can be used for multipurpose usage expect for the container & phosphate quays
Grain and Bulk Handling
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The operation for handling general Bulk & Break Bulk Cargo vessels at the Tartous Port made it the preferable entry ports for such shipments
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The 24 hour working system in the port as the well as the experienced staff in discharging and handling such shipments
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The availability of machinery and discharging equipment were always strong reason for most of the freight forwarding companies and importers in Syria to appoint Tartous as their operational base
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This gave more support to the port operation efficiency as most of the freight forwarding agents and clearing agents had their own discharging equipment situated in the port adding more capacity to the port operation
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The Port Authority do not provide grain bagging machines; such equipment is provided by private sector per market rate
Main Silo Terminal
Grain Silos
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The capacity of the grain silos is 85,000 Mt and has the latest equipment for sterilization and protection of all commodities
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There is one dedicated berth with a 12m draft. This berth can accommodate vessels of up to 50,000 Mt cargos
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The rates and fees of the above table are doubled in case these services are used outside the port territory, but in case they are rendered inside the ship holds, an additional fee of 50 % of the above rates and fee are paid
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The silo is fitted with two gantry-discharging units for discharging grains to and from vessels at a capacity of 400 Mt an hour.
(Currently out of service and under repair and maintenance)
Phosphate Silos
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This facility contains 22 cells with a total capacity of 88,000 Mt
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The Phosphate pier has two berths (N°’s 18 & 19) and extends into the basin a distance of 270m and has a depth of 11m
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The width of the quay with the bitts is 22m and 16.25m without the bitts. On each side of this pier vessels of up to 25,000 Mt load, can be berthed
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This pier was arranged for the export of the Phosphate extracted from mines in Syria
Main Storage Terminal
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Warehouses are close to berths to ensure the shortest time for cargo handling operations
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There are 15 warehouses for all kinds of cargo
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The Port Company can refuse entry of cargo into its facilities if commodities are mispacked or decaying or if they cause harm to other cargo or to the public health
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Cargo can also be stored in open yards available
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The total storey area of storage warehouses is 92,483 m²
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The total storage volume of the warehouses is 524,507 m³
The port warehouses are divided into Storage Warehouses, which include:
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One central freight station (or that known as the consolidation shed) with a total area of 15,000 m² close to the container yard and dedicated for de-stuffing containers
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This shed has a high storage capacity for different kinds of cargo. Its doors are more than 4m wide and its floor was specially designed for facilitating the machinery operation inside warehouses during cargo handling
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Two multi-storey warehouses (N°’s 3 & 4), 4 single-story storage warehouses and 8 longterm storage warehouses
Remark: More than 60% of the total number of warehouses is not suitable for storage.
Dedicated warehouses, which are:
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A cooled warehouse for keeping fruit and other materials.
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The area of this warehouse is 1,500 m² and its storage capacity is 1,000 Mt
Explosive Materials Warehouse
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This was built in an isolated part of the port and surrounded by an earth hill.
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Dangerous cargos are stored in it for a short period while the required formalities for taking such cargo out, are finalized
Agricultural Quarantine
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Has an area of 4,912 m² with a sterilization station
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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Syrian Arab Republic - Port of Latakia
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) |
---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
23 |
4,280 |
7 to 13 |
Container Berth |
4 |
|
12,12A,14 &15 |
Silo Berth |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Berthing Tugs |
3 |
|
|
Water Barges |
1 |
|
|
Port Handling Equipment
Syria Port of Latakia Additional Information
Item/Tool |
Number |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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) |
|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
2.2 Syrian Arab Republic Aviation
Syrian Arab Republic Aviation
Key airport information may
also be found at: Website of
Worldaerodata
- Syria has 93 airports, including 26 with paved runways and 5 with runways of more than 3,000 meters, as well as seven heliports
- Syria’s 3 international airports, located at Damascus, Aleppo, and Lattakia, carry an average of 2.5 million passengers on 13,000 flights each year
- Syria also moved approximately 33,000 Mt of freight by air per year
- The government-owned national carrier, Syrian Arab Airlines (SyrAir) offers scheduled services to destinations throughout the Middle and Far East, Europe, and North Africa
- SyrAir has a considerable fleet of reliable aircraft mainly Airbus A-320, Boeing 747 & 727 aircraft, in addition to some aircraft bought during Soviet Union era which are used for domestic travel
4.1 Syrian Arab Republic Government Contact List
4.4 Syrian Arab Republic Airport Company Contact List
Note: The information provided in the attached document, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Syria Aviation
Additional Details
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.
Syrian Arab Republic - 2.2.1 Damascus International Airport
Damascus Airport located 25 km from Damascus has 2 parallel runways, of which the longest is 11,811 feet (3,600 metres) long and 45 m in width Damascus Airport is in the time zone UTC +3.
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Location Details |
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Country |
Syria |
Latitude |
33.41064N |
Province / District |
Damascus |
Longitude |
36.51427E |
Town or City (Closest) |
Damascus |
Elevation (ft and m) |
2,002 ft / 616 m |
Air eld Name |
Damascus |
IATA and ICAO Codes |
DAM – OSDI |
Open From (hours) |
00:00 |
Open To (hours) |
24:00 |
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|
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Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax transport to air eld |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes, Category: 9 |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
U/S |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
U/S |
VOR |
U/S |
|
ILS |
U/S |
|
|
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for: Year n/a |
Annual Figures Monthly |
Daily |
|
---|---|---|---|
Total aircraft movements |
5005 536 |
19 |
|
Total passengers |
600977 55923 |
2181 |
|
Current use by Humanitarian rights (UNHAS) |
204 |
17 |
1 |
Operating Details
Maximum sized aircraft which can be loaded on bulk cargo: |
no restriction |
|
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Maximum sized aircraft that can be loaded on pallet: |
no restriction |
|
Total aircraft parking area (m²) |
n/a |
|
Storage Area (mt) |
n/a |
Cubic Meters n/a (m³) |
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) |
Yes |
If "Yes" specify below |
Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Max Capacity n/a (mt) |
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Loading Ramps (Yes / No) |
n/a |
|
Storage Facilities
Storage facilities are available at Damascus international airport.
Fuel Services Charges
Jet-A1 is available at all major airports.
SADCOP is the official refueler in Syria. Fuel price is 3.7 $ per US Gallon.
Security
Good (no further information provided).
Companies Available
4.4 Syrian Arab Republic Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: Website of Azfreight
Syrian Arab Republic - 2.2.2 Aleppo International Airport
Syria's second international airport .
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Location Details |
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Country |
Syria |
Latitude |
36.18056N |
Province / District |
Aleppo |
Longitude |
37.22444E |
Town or City (Closest) |
Aleppo |
Elevation (ft) |
1,276 ft |
Airfield Name |
Aleppo International Airport |
IATA and ICAO Codes |
ALP – OSAP |
Open From (hours) |
n/a |
Open To (hours) |
n/a |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
No |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes, Category 7 |
|
Catering Services |
No |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
U/S |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
U/S |
VOR |
U/S |
|
ILS |
U/S |
|
|
Companies Available
4.4 Syrian Arab Republic Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: Website of Azfreight
Syrian Arab Republic - 2.2.3 Latakia International Airport
This airport is the only Syrian airport on the coast and is about 22 km south of Latakia, 6 km from Jableh, 16 km west of Kourdaha City and was previously known as Hmeimim after the nearest neighboring village
The passenger terminal was inaugurated in 1983 and the technical building and tower were opened in 1989
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Location Details |
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Country |
Syria |
Latitude |
35.40111N |
Province / District |
Latakia |
Longitude |
35.94861E |
Town or City (Closest) |
Latakia City (22km) |
Elevation (ft) |
157 |
Air eld Name |
Bassel Al Assad |
IATA and ICAO Codes |
LTK – OSLK |
Open From (hours) |
n/a |
Open To (hours) |
n/a |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
No |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax transport to airfield |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes, Category: 9 |
|
Catering Services |
No |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
U/S |
VOR |
U/S |
|
ILS |
U/S |
|
|
Companies Available
4.4 Syrian Arab Republic Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: Website of Azfreight
Syrian Arab Republic - 2.2.4 Deir-ez-zor National Airport
Deir Ezzor Airport is not being used by Commercial/Civilian operators since 2012. Currently only used by military.
Airport Details |
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|
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Country |
Syria |
Latitude |
35.28528N |
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Province / District |
n/a |
Longitude |
40.17583E |
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Airport Name |
Deir-ezzor |
Elevation (ft) |
213 |
|
IATA & ICAO codes |
DEZ – OSDZ |
Surface |
Concrete |
|
Town or City (closest) |
Deir-ezzor |
Runway Condition |
Acceptable |
|
NGO / UN (on ground) |
No |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Runway Dimension |
3,353 m 45 m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Runway Heading |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
|
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
yes |
Syrian Arab Republic - 2.2.5 Kamishly National Airport
The terminal building has been renewed, equipment upgraded, a UPS has been installed, a new relighting building was constructed and the runway repaired
Airport Details |
|
|
|
---|---|---|---|
Country |
Syria |
Latitude |
37.02056N |
Province / District |
n/a |
Longitude |
41.19139E |
Airport Name |
Kamishli Airport |
Elevation (ft) |
1,480 |
IATA & ICAO codes |
KAC – OSKL |
Surface |
Concrete |
Town or City (closest) |
Kamishli City (2 km) |
Runway Condition |
good |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
Yes |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Runway Dimension |
2,750 m 50 m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
yes |
Refueling Capacity |
Military |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Runway Heading |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
yes |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
yes |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Yes, limited |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
yes |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes/Military |
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
No |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax transport to airfield |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
No |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes, Category: 8 |
|
Catering Services |
No |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
U/S |
VOR |
U/S |
|
ILS |
U/S |
|
|
Syrian Arab Republic - 2.3 Road Network
Roads Overview
The total distance of roads in Syria is 97,401 km
19,490 km is paved (including 1,103 km of expressways) and 77,911 km is unpaved. Mainroad conditions and in-country trucking capacity is good and there are sufficient transport companies to meet demand. However, delays in receiving GoS approvals and tax exemptions for importation of food and non-food items is a concern and this may affect on-time deliveries. The annex 'Importance of Road Transport in Syria' includes tables that give a clear idea on the importance of roads network in Syria as back bone for the country and the numbers of vehicles operating on this network.
Road Construction / Maintenance
The transport sector in Syria has a significant share in the economy. Syria's transport and communication networks have expanded rapidly over the past decade to keep pace with the fast-growing population. The road network, for example, has increased by 10% in the past five years, of which 70% is asphalted. The MSR is a divided, multi-lane highway along the Damascus – Homs – Hama – Aleppo corridor with the Mediterranean ports of Tartous and Lattakia, and with Jordan to the south and Lebanon to the west. The secondary roads are in generally excellent condition and additional road construction is underway to extend the major highway network to include a link from Lattakia to Aleppo. Highways and secondary roads have weight-load restrictions (bridge classifications exceed 60 Mt). Due to the presence of potential obstacles on the road, grazing livestock for example, and times of reduced visibility due to inclement weather or dust where speeds become severely reduced. Occasionally snow may make driving hazardous in areas in excess of 1,000 meters above sea level.
4.1 Syrian Arab Republic Government Contact List
Distance Matrix
Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km) |
|||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aleppo |
Homs |
Hama |
Lattakia |
Dier al-Zor |
Adleb |
Hassaka |
Rakka |
Sweida |
Dara'a |
Tartous |
Quneitera |
|
|
|||||||||||||
Damascus |
355 |
162 |
209 |
348 |
691 |
335 |
866 |
547 |
124 |
101 |
258 |
67 |
|
Aleppo |
|
193 |
146 |
186 |
317 |
59 |
511 |
192 |
479 |
456 |
276 |
422 |
|
Homs |
|
|
47 |
186 |
529 |
173 |
704 |
385 |
286 |
263 |
96 |
229 |
|
Hama |
|
|
|
145 |
482 |
126 |
657 |
338 |
333 |
310 |
161 |
276 |
|
Lattakia |
|
|
|
|
513 |
127 |
697 |
378 |
472 |
449 |
90 |
415 |
|
Dier al-Zor |
|
|
|
|
|
389 |
177 |
168 |
813 |
792 |
593 |
758 |
|
Adleb |
|
|
|
|
|
|
570 |
251 |
459 |
436 |
217 |
402 |
|
Hassaka |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
319 |
990 |
967 |
787 |
933 |
|
Rakka |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
671 |
648 |
468 |
614 |
|
Sweida |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
68 |
364 |
98 |
|
Dara'a |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
359 |
76 |
|
Tartous |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
325 |
|
Quneitera |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
According to the law issued by Syrian Government in 2006, the following weights and length restrictions apply for transportation of goods on Syrian Roads
Axle load limits |
Syria |
---|---|
Truck with 2 axles |
20,000 |
Truck with 3 axles |
27,000 |
Truck with 4 axles |
32,000 |
Semi-trailer with 3 axles |
40,000 |
Semi-trailer with 4 axles |
45,000 |
Semi-trailer with 5 axles |
n/a |
Semi-trailer with 6 axles |
n/a |
Truck & drawbar trailer with 4 axles |
n/a |
Truck & drawbar trailer with 5 axles |
n/a |
Truck & drawbar trailer with 6 axles |
n/a |
Truck & drawbar trailer with 7 axles |
n/a |
2.4 Syrian Arab Republic Railway Assessment
Syrian Arab Republic Railway Assessment
Railway Service:
- Syria's railway service is reliable and inexpensive, there are two classes of rail travel but only first class carriages have air-conditioning
- The main railway route connects Damascus with Aleppo, Deir-ez-Zor, Hassake and Qamishle, with a secondary coastal route from Aleppo to the port of Latakia
- The Syrian railway network has a combination of standard gauge and narrow gauge lines
- The standard gauge (1.435m) network includes about 2,460 km of
rail track, has an axle weight of 20 tons with a speed of 120 km/h
for passenger trains and 100 km/h for cargo trains
The major line extends from the Lebanese border in the south to the Turkish border in the north, via Homs and Aleppo - In the northeast, another line connecting the Turkish and Iraqi borders.
- A line runs from the oilfields of Al Qamishly in the north to the port of Lattakia (750 km)
- the Homs – Palmyra line is opened to phosphate traffic bound to the port of Tartous
- the narrow gauge (1.050m) network is operated by Hijaz Railways has a total length of 251 km and an axle weight of 17 tons with a maximum speed of 60 km/h
- the Syrian rail network, headquartered in Aleppo, connects the major commercial and agricultural production areas
- All standard types of wagons are available including those for bulk grain transport
- The Tartous and Lattakia Ports have rail access, as do most major mills and grain silos
Other Information
-
The Syrian Railways have capacity of up to 10,000 Mt per day to Iraq
-
There are connections to the silos in Syria and to the Port of Tartous
-
Negotiations are currently underway to lower prices offered by the Syrian Railway
-
The Syrian Railway Line comes from Lattakia to Deir-ez-zor through Aleppo (or Tartous Aleppo via Homs) and then to Alkameshli until Al aroubiah (cross-border) to Iraq: Mosul, Baghdad, and onwards to the South: Al Naserieh and Al Basrah
-
The Railway line between Deir-ez-zor and Abu Kamal is still under construction
-
The Syrian Railways has freight traffic exchange with Turkish Railways (TCDD) of two trains per day per direction.
-
There are two international passenger trains per week in each direction running between Turkey (Istanbul) and Syria and also between Iran and Syria
-
In the North-East of the country, a second freight traffic exchange is taking place with Turkey with three regular freight trains per day in each direction. These three trains are transiting through Syria and destinated to Iraq
-
Only one border point located in the North-East of the country is operational between Iraq and Syria. The traffic exchange reaches three freight trains per day in each direction
-
In the future, another border point with Iraq will be opened when the line section Deir-ez-zor and Abu Kamal is completed
-
Between Lebanon and Syria there is no operational rail border crossing point
-
It is expected that the old rail link between Damascus and Beirut will be re-opened
-
Additionally, there is a plan to create a new international rail link between Tripoli (Lebanon) and Al Akkari (Syria)
-
The rail link with Jordan has one operational narrow gauge border crossing located at Dera’ where cross-border passenger and freight traffic.
-
Another border point will be become operational when the planned upgrade of the Hijaz Line to standard gauge is completed
4.1 Syrian Arab Republic Government Contact List
Railway Companies and Consortia
Note: The information provided in the attached document, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Syria Road Network Additional Information
4.1 Syrian Arab Republic Government Contact List
Syrian Arab Republic - 2.5 Waterways Assessment
Waterways Assessment
Fesh Khabour is 213 km from Hassaka and 123 km from Qamishli.
The road from Hassaka to Khan Al-Jabal (180 km from Hassaka) is in good condition.The road has a width of 7m and a maximum truck capacity of 43Mt.
Khan Al-Jabal to Fesh Khabour is 33 km and is a secondary asphalt road with a width of 3m and a with maximum truck capacity of 20Mt.
In some places the secondary road is in poor condition, especially near the final destination of Fesh Khabour, the final water crossing point in SAR at the Iraqi Border
There is a police station and a small open yard which is used as parking for trucks
For commercial use, the current way of crossing the river is floating bridges.
Iraqi bridge: used for importing, where trucks pass to Syria side.
Syrian bridge: used for exporting, where the trucks returned from Syria side to Iraq side.
The two bridges allowed maximum truck gross weight 26MT, and total long of each is about 100M.
For exporting: the bridge fees are 20$ for each loaded truck when pass the bridge.
This fees are paid to SA who manged this Crosspoint, as no more info regarding the fees paid to Iraqi side.
Syrian Arab Republic - 2.6 Storage Assessment
Storage Assessment
-
WFP counterparts have 7,000 Mt of warehouse capacity used only for food items
-
In addition, there is The Syrian Storage & Refrigerator company which has warehouse capacity for 60,000 Mt of food (Source: Central Bureau of Statistics: 2005)
-
Building a new warehouse is not easy in Syria as there are as many as 26 procedures to be fulfilled which can take about 128 days with many associated costs.
A list of procedures to build a new warehouse has been annexed.
For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.
Commercial Storage
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
|
Phone Number (mobile/Office) |
Fax Number |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nazha Logistics LLC |
Ground floor -Al-Sabbagh Bldg - Salehiea Jadeh Abwab 17-Real estate No. 2291- Victoria Bridge - Damascus |
(933) 814 822 |
|
|
Khulud Sirri Halaby/ DHL Express and Logistics |
Cornich Midan - Oppsite Teshreen Journal - Damascus |
00963 – 966 – 345345
011 9289 |
|
|
Bana Roukbi. |
Mkelebeh - Kiswa - Rural Damascus |
banaroukbi@gmail.com |
961 7 13 56622 |
961 7 3310155 |
Al Wahib Group |
East Customs Al Wahib Building - Tartous |
0944 646 222 |
00963-43-315501 |
|
International Business Center CO-LTD |
Yousef Al Azmeh ST - Damascus |
00 963 11 314 2000
00963 11- 231 2311 |
|
|
Tarakji of Aleppo WH |
Al Fourkan - Aleppo |
963944240654
21-2686445 |
2687706 |
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
Location |
Organization |
Sharing Possibility |
Capacity |
|||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
( m² ) |
||||||
Rural Damascus - Ghassouleh |
UNHCR |
No |
16,000 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Aleppo |
5150 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
||
Tartous |
4,032 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
||
Homs |
3,360 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
||
Qamishly |
3350 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
||
Sweida |
1,150 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
||
Aleppo |
UNICEF |
Yes |
2560 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Homs |
Yes |
5610 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Rural Damascus - Ghassouleh |
No |
5000 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Qamishly |
Yes |
1500 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Damascus |
UNRWA |
No |
1820 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
Damascus |
627.9 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Damascus |
283.5 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Damascus |
490 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Damascus |
125 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Damascus |
1224 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Damascus |
443.19 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Damascus |
174.24 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Damascus |
108 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Damascus |
289.17 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Rural Damascus - Kisweh |
IMC |
No |
1,612 |
Concrete |
Raised-siding |
Appears intact |
Lattakia |
WHO |
No |
3500 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
Rural Damascus - Ghassouleh |
1500 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Aleppo |
700 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Homs |
1500 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Qamishly |
1000 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Rural Damascus - Kisweh |
WFP |
Yes |
27313 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
Rural Damascus - Ghassouleh |
27069.8 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Aleppo Tarakji |
17683 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Aleppo Ajam |
6190 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Homs |
24417 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Qamishli Akkad |
1798 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Qamishli Dijlah |
10460 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Idleb Akansel |
8291.85 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Tartous Wahib |
14917 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
||
Lattakia |
8671.4 |
Concrete |
flat |
Appears intact |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Location | Organization | Sharing Possibility | Capacity | Type [1] | Access [2] | Condition [3] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
( m² ) | ||||||
Rural Damascus - Ghassouleh-Seventh bridge | UNHCR | No | 16,000 | Concrete | Flat | Appears intact |
Aleppo-Sheikh Najjar- Sheikh Najjar Industrial Zone | UNHCR | No | 5150 | Concrete | Flat | Appears intact |
Tartous -Kherbet Elma'aza- Miar Shaker-Behind Al Rahmeh Fuel station | UNHCR | No | 4,032 | Concrete | Flat | Appears intact |
Homs-Homs Tartous Autostrada - Kherbet Tin Noor | UNHCR | No | 3,360 | Concrete | Flat | Appears intact |
Qamishly- Qamishly airoportroad- Tal Fares - Al sakkal W.H | UNHCR | No | 3350 | Concrete | Flat | Appears intact |
As-Sweida - Walgha | UNHCR | No | 1,150 | Concrete | Flat | Appears intact |
Aleppo-Sheikh Najjar- Sheikh Najjar Industrial Zone | UNICEF | Yes | 2560 | Concrete | Flat | Appears intact |
Homs - M5 road - Next Sheleh Almkahel petrol station | UNICEF | Yes | 5610 | Concrete | Flat | Appears intact |
Rural Damascus - Ghassouleh | UNICEF | No | 5000 | Concrete | Flat | Appears intact |
Qamishly - Qamishly airpot road - Tal Fares area | UNICEF | Yes | 1500 | Concrete | Flat | Appears intact |
Damascus- Al Motahalik Aljanobi -Mazzeh | UNRWA | No | 1820 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Damascus- Al Motahalik Aljanobi -Mazzeh | UNRWA | No | 627.9 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Damascus- Al Motahalik Aljanobi -Mazzeh | UNRWA | No | 283.5 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Damascus- Al Motahalik Aljanobi -Mazzeh | UNRWA | No | 490 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Damascus- Al Motahalik Aljanobi -Mazzeh | UNRWA | No | 125 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Damascus- Al Motahalik Aljanobi -Mazzeh | UNRWA | No | 1224 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Damascus- Al Motahalik Aljanobi -Mazzeh | UNRWA | No | 443.19 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Damascus- Al Motahalik Aljanobi -Mazzeh | UNRWA | No | 174.24 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Damascus- Al Motahalik Aljanobi -Mazzeh | UNRWA | No | 108 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Damascus- Al Motahalik Aljanobi -Mazzeh | UNRWA | No | 289.17 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Rural Damascus - Darayya - Dara'a Austrad - Next to town centre | IMC | No | 1,950 | Concrete | Raised-siding | Appears intact |
Lattakia - Basa-ِAkram hourieh W.H | WHO | No | 3500 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Rural Damascus - Ghassouleh | WHO | No | 1500 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Aleppo-New Aleppo - Abo Baker Alsedek street | WHO | No | 700 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Homs-Shinshar_next trans orient | WHO | No | 1500 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Qamishly-next to Qamishly airoport | WHO | No | 1000 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Damascus_ next to the customs office_General Cooling W.H | WHO | No | 100 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Rural Damascus - Kisweh | WFP | Yes | 27313 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Rural Damascus - Ghassouleh | WFP | Yes | 27069.8 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Aleppo Tarakji-Sheikh Najjar- Sheikh Najjar Industrial Zone | WFP | Yes | 17683 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Aleppo Ajam-Sheikh Najjar- Sheikh Najjar Industrial Zone | WFP | Yes | 6190 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Homs | WFP | Yes | 24417 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Qamishly- Qamishly airoportroad- Tal Fares - Qamishli Akkad | WFP | Yes | 1798 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Qamishly- Qamishly airoportroad- Qamishli Dijlah | WFP | Yes | 10460 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Idleb Akansel | WFP | Yes | 8291.85 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Tartous Wahib | WFP | No | 14917 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Lattakia | WFP | No | 8671.4 | Concrete | flat | Appears intact |
Public Sector Storage
-
The GoS has many storage facilities distributed all over the governorates that belong to different institutions and ministries.
-
Accurate information on the total storage capacity is not available
Cold Chain
Location |
Organization / Owner |
Type [1] |
Cooling / Power [2] |
Quantity |
Total Capacity (m³) |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rural Damascus -Adra |
WHO |
Concrete |
Electricity |
1 |
100 |
flat |
The governmental party owns a cold chain but no accurate information is available.
The governmental
[1] Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer,
[2] Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other, unspecified
Syrian Arab Republic - 2.7 Milling Assessment
Milling Assessment
Background on the General company for mills:
-
The General Company for Mills was established in 1975, to manage and invest in mills for lentil and bulgur factories, and to distribute and sell their products according to the plan decided by the General Organization for Grain Trade and Manufacturing.
-
The company takes all necessary measures to maintain its mills, facilities, and warehouses, in addition to receiving, manufacturing, distributing, and selling grains, and receiving and storing imported flour.
-
The production capacity of flour increased from 3,700 tons to 7,000 tons per day, until 2011
-
During the years of war, several mills went out of service in Aleppo, Homs, Deir_ez-Zor and Raqqa. There are also mills currently operating at half their capacity due to the decline in wheat crop production.
The contacting details of the public sector mills company:
Name |
Address |
Fax number |
Office number |
|
Website |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
General company for mills |
Damascus |
0096311-5134230 |
0096311-132850 |
The contacting details of the private sector mills company:
Name |
Address |
Milling Capacity |
Contact Person |
Mobile number |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Homs Grand Mill |
Homs |
200 MT/day |
Bisher Al Jandali |
00963946888130 |
|
Joud Mills |
Lattakia |
500 MT/day |
Bashar AlHussain |
00963966634713 |