DP World has completed the delivery of three Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) to the Port of Tartous, Syria.
Part of the company’s US$800 million (c. £591m) investment programme, the three cranes are expected to increase the port’s cargo-handling capacity by approximately 40%.
DP World’s 30-year concession agreement to develop and operate the Port of Tartous will include dredging works to accommodate larger vessels, the refurbishment of quay walls, the deployment of additional cargo-handling equipment, the introduction of digital technologies and the continued development of the local workforce.
Mohammad Shihab, executive vice president, DP World, Egypt and the Levant, said: “The Port of Tartous has the potential to become a vital trade and logistics gateway, connecting Syria with key regional markets including Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Türkiye, while strengthening trade flows across the Eastern Mediterranean, the Gulf, Europe and North Africa.
“Our investment is therefore aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing supply chain bottlenecks and strengthening connectivity, and providing businesses with more reliable access to regional and global markets, while supporting the growth and competitiveness of industries across manufacturing, agriculture and commerce.”
The next phase of the modernisation programme will include the deployment of additional cargo-handling equipment, including forklift trucks and reach stackers later this year.
This is followed by nine additional light-duty mobile harbour cranes during 2027 and early 2028. A new quay crane is also planned for delivery in 2028.
Fahad Al Banna, chief executive officer, DP World Tartous, said: “This milestone represents much more than the delivery of new equipment.
“It reflects our long-term commitment to supporting Syria’s economic recovery by rebuilding critical trade infrastructure. A modern port reduces the cost of doing business, attracts investment and creates skilled jobs.”
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