Pickup point, destination and documents are confirmed before the move is planned
Port of Latakia
Shipping to Latakia Port
Latakia is one of Syria's main seaports. We plan sea arrivals through Latakia, customs preparation and inland delivery to Damascus and other Syrian cities. Share the load details and documents, and the team reviews the file before operations start.
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Latakia maritime gateway planning
Transit times from China
30 to 40 days from the main Chinese ports to Latakia.
Origin and destination points
Each Latakia inquiry should name the real pickup or handover point and the final inland receiving point in Syria.
Latakia or Tartous
Latakia for containers and the north; Tartous for general and oversized cargo.
Estimate and document details
A useful Latakia request should include commodity, HS Code if known, invoice, packing list, weight and CBM.
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Team review before pricing or operationsImport notes and load details are reviewed before we quote
Rates and carrier space are confirmed at booking; clearance follows official customs review
Transit times
Sea transit times to Latakia from China
Sea transit from the main Chinese ports to Latakia runs from 30 to 40 days in our current rates. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed arrival date, and is confirmed at booking.
Containers reach Latakia on direct services or through a transshipment port, and the quote names the port of discharge and any transshipment. Details in shipping from China to Syria.
- Main Chinese ports to Latakia: 30–40 days
- Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shenzhen
- Confirmed at booking
- Direct or via transshipment
Latakia or Tartous
When we choose Latakia and when Tartous
Latakia is Syria's main container gateway and the shorter road to Aleppo and the north. Tartous takes general cargo, flat racks and out-of-gauge pieces, with the shorter road to Homs and Damascus.
Transit from the Chinese ports is about the same to both, 30 to 40 days in our current rates, so the choice usually comes down to the cargo and the delivery point. We compare both ports for each shipment.
- Latakia: containers, Aleppo and the north
- Tartous: general and oversized cargo
- Same transit to both: 30–40 days
- Compared per shipment
Port traffic
Latakia port traffic in 2026
In the first half of 2026 Latakia received about 394 ships and handled 2.86 million tonnes and 171,000 containers, according to figures published by SANA on 6 August 2026.
By the end of September 2026 the port had handled more than 3.7 million tonnes, including about 219,000 containers, and received 532 ships, SANA reported on 5 October. Details in our Latakia port report.
- H1 2026: 171,000 containers
- To September: over 3.7 million tonnes
- 532 ships to September
- Source: SANA
Alternatives
Discharge in Beirut or Mersin, and cargo from the Gulf
A container can also be discharged in Beirut or Mersin and carried on by road to Syria; we compare that with direct arrival at Latakia in the quote.
From the UAE and Saudi Arabia we do not ship to Syria by sea: cargo goes by road through Jordan and the Nasib crossing in 7 to 10 days. See shipping from the UAE to Syria.
- Beirut, then road
- Mersin, then road
- From the Gulf by road only, via Nasib
Origin and destination points
Each request should name the real pickup or handover point, the final receiving point, and whether the goods are ready for collection, warehouse release, terminal movement or inland delivery. Latakia arrivals move on from the port to Damascus, other inland points in Syria or the customer's warehouse.
- Latakia maritime gateway
- shipping line arrival context
- Syria sea-linked goods
- Damascus
- Syria inland points
- customer warehouse
Estimate and document details
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- HS Code if known
- Weight and CBM
- Pickup and delivery scope
Import formalities and HS notes
Customs information is guidance and not a final decision. Clearance, inspections, duties, taxes, and documentation acceptance remain subject to official authority, broker, importer/exporter, commodity, origin, and regulation review.
- Preparation guidance
- Official review required
- Broker or specialist confirmation
- Importer/exporter responsibility
Carriers and terminals
Shipping lines, airlines, couriers, ports and terminals are named to show how a shipment can move. Each option is confirmed in a current MIDTRANS quote; naming a carrier does not make MIDTRANS its agent and does not fix rates or space. Shipping line, terminal and inland delivery details are confirmed for each shipment before operations start.
- Carrier matched to the route
- Options confirmed in the quote
- Rates confirmed at booking
- Space confirmed per shipment
Rates and transit times are indicative and confirmed at booking.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers for customers reviewing MIDTRANS services, routes, documents, and official support channels.
What does MIDTRANS handle for cargo arriving at Latakia?
Latakia arrivals, sea freight planning, import preparation and the inland movement to Damascus or other Syrian cities. We work the file from the arrival or shipment reference through the terminal document check to the inland handover at the customer's warehouse.
What details should I send for a Latakia arrival?
The arrival or shipment reference, whether the cargo is a full container or LCL, the commodity and HS code if known, gross weight, CBM, package count and dimensions, the Incoterm if agreed and the delivery point inland, whether that is Damascus, another Syrian city or the customer's warehouse.
Can LCL cargo be received through Latakia?
Yes. Latakia arrivals can be full containers or less than container loads. For an LCL arrival we need the package count, marks and dimensions of your share of the box, so your goods can be identified at the terminal and planned for inland delivery on their own.
How does cargo move inland from Latakia?
By road from the port to Damascus, other Syrian inland points or the customer's warehouse. The inland handover is planned with the booking: the delivery address, whether the consignee unloads on site and whether the receiving warehouse is ready, so the truck can be arranged once the cargo is released.
Which documents are checked for a Latakia arrival?
The commercial invoice, the packing list and the transport document, checked against the arrival reference and the container or LCL details. Descriptions, weights and package counts must agree across them. Our Syrian office handles the import preparation, and duties, taxes and any inspection are decided by the Syrian customs authority.
Can I name a preferred shipping line for cargo to Latakia?
Yes. Tell us the line or service you prefer when you ask for a price. Shipping line and terminal names on this page are context only; space, schedule, acceptance and commercial terms are confirmed for your specific load in a current MIDTRANS quote.
Next step
Discuss a shipment, customs question, or logistics requirement
Share the route, cargo, documents, and timing once. MIDTRANS can review the same structured request through WhatsApp, email, or the contact desk.
Origin, destination, pickup point, delivery point, and preferred freight mode.
Commodity, weight, volume, documents, readiness date, and customs questions.
Operations follow up through official MIDTRANS channels before any commitment.
