Port of Latakia

CMA CGM Bets on Latakia Port with Strategic Focus on Syria

The new agreement between the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports in Syria and French shipping giant CMA CGM for the Latakia port’s container terminal operation highlights a significant strategic action in the region.

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The United States Eases Sanctions on Syria

Following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, the US Treasury has eased some sanctions on Syria to facilitate humanitarian aid and the provision of essential services.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a general license that authorizes specific transactions, particularly those related to energy. This license allows for the sale, supply, storage, and donation of energy within Syria or to Syria, aiming to support the transition of governance and ensure that sanctions do not hinder...

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Syria’s shipping profile: Navigating sanctions and seeking growth

Amid significant geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, Syria’s shipping profile will soon become a key concern for global shipping stakeholders due to the importance of its two Mediterranean ports.

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Enormous fire engulfs Syrian port as Government cries Israeli attack

As per reports from Syrian government officials, an enormous fire erupted at the port of Latakia on 28 December, engulfing the port’s container terminal.

This is the second incident in a month, where government officials have claimed Israeli missile strikes to be the cause of the incident.

Citing a military source, Syrian state news agency, Sana said, “At around 3:21 am [01:21 GMT], the Israeli enemy carried out an aerial aggression with several missiles from the direction of the Mediterranean,...

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