Port of Latakia

SYLTK🇸🇾Syrian Arab Republic

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About Port of Latakia

Also known as: Al Marfa' al Jadid, Al Marfa’ al Jadīd, almrfa aljdyd, المرفأ الجديد

Latakia is Syria's primary seaport, situated on the Mediterranean Sea. It handles general cargo and serves as a key transit point for the country.

Background
The Port of Latakia is a seaport located on the Mediterranean Sea in the city of Latakia. Established on 12 February 1950, it has since served as Syria's main seaport.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
7m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7635197 →
Wikidata
Q7231180 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.lattakiaport.gov.sy →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
SYLTK
Country
🇸🇾Syrian Arab Republic
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Mediterranean
Body of Water
Mediterranean Sea
Latitude
35.5319°
Longitude
35.7548°

Terminals

LATTAKIA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL (LICT)

LATTAKIA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL, LLC (LICT)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Latakia?

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The approach to Latakia is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Arwad Lighthouse at 1 NM to the E. Other aids include Lattakia (1 NM ESE), Ra'S Ibn-Hani (3.7 NM NNW), Ra'S Al-Fasuri (8.6 NM N), Ra'S Al-Basit (19.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Latakia?

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The Port of Latakia is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Latakia?

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You can track vessels near Latakia (SYLTK) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Latakia?

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The Port of Latakia is a port in SY. Its UN/LOCODE is SYLTK — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE SYLTK mean?

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The first two characters, SY, are the ISO country code for SY. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Latakia?

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The Port of Latakia operates in the UTC+3 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.