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The mission of Latakia International Container Terminal (LICT) is to deliver reliable, high-quality services that establish the Port of Latakia as a regional leader in operational efficiency and safety. Through a long-term concession agreement, LICT is driving a strategic development plan that combines infrastructure modernization, digital innovation, and environmental stewardship—enhancing terminal capacity and enabling sustainable trade growth. LICT upholds the core values shared by the CMA CGM Group:
Latakia International Container Terminal currently employs over 320 professionals, combining skilled port workers and technical experts and over 100 workers from the local market.
The terminal invests heavily in workforce development through structured training and performance programs, ensuring continuous improvement and service quality. LICT operates in partnership with global logistics leaders, supporting a vision of integrated, future-ready port operations across the Eastern Mediterranean.
Latakia International Container Terminal (LICT) occupies a strategically location on the eastern Mediterranean coast.
Its location at the intersection of Europe, Asia, and Africa positions LICT as a vital maritime gateway for regional and international trade.
The terminal provides direct access to high-demand Middle Eastern markets—including Iraq, Jordan, and the Arabian Peninsula—making it a key logistics hub for commercial expansion into Syria’s interior and neighboring economies. With its geographic advantage and growing regional connectivity, LICT offers compelling opportunities for investment in infrastructure, trade facilitation, and supply chain development.
| Reefer Plugs | 240 |
| Ship to Shore Cranes | 4 |
| Reach Stackers | 5 |
| Terminal Trucks | 19 |
| Empty Handlers | 6 |
| Terminal Area | 67.78 Hectare |
| Annual Capacity | 500,000 TEU |
| TEU Ground Slots | 6305 |
| Berthing Positions | 14 – 15 – 12 – 12A |
| Number of Berth | 4 |
| Total Berth Length | 400m |
The construction of advanced quay infrastructure and modern terminal facilities is a pivotal component of Latakia International Container Terminal’s (LICT) long-term development strategy.
These upgrades are intended to solidify LICT’s role as a key node within the Eastern Mediterranean port system, enhancing its ability to accommodate leading global shipping lines and integrate seamlessly into principal maritime corridors. Sustained operational expansion is driven by LICT’s strategic geographic location, enhanced physical assets, and a diversified suite of logistics and value-added services—collectively supporting high-efficiency cargo handling and robust regional distribution capabilities.
LICT is undertaking a comprehensive digital transformation to enhance operational performance and future-proof its infrastructure. Central to this initiative is the deployment of the latest version of the NAVIS N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS), designed to optimize workflows, streamline procedures, and elevate overall terminal efficiency.
By investing in advanced digital capabilities, LICT is reinforcing its competitive position within the region while unlocking new levels of productivity and resource utilization.
As the maritime industry continues to evolve through technological innovation, LICT’s adoption of NAVIS N4 will enable more precise equipment tracking, improve asset performance, and reduce operating costs—ensuring the terminal remains agile, data-driven, and operationally resilient.
