Tartous Port Advances in Major Investment

DP World Group announced the completion of a significant phase in the modernization project of Tartus Port in Syria, with an investment cost reaching $800 million. This included the receipt of three new mobile cranes, which are expected to increase the port’s capacity by 40%, thereby enhancing vessel turnaround times, improving operational efficiency, and increasing cargo and container handling. The development plan also involves deepening the port, refurbishing the docks, and installing additional equipment over the coming years, with the goal of accommodating larger vessels and supporting Syria’s economic recovery—especially in a context of incentives and growing markets within the ports and logistics sectors. Tartus’s strategic location on the Mediterranean plays a key role in connecting Syria with its neighboring countries, as efforts continue to strengthen the port infrastructure as part of broader economic reconstruction initiatives.

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