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SYLTK Lattakia Port
Lattakia Port is the seaport of Lattakia, in the city of Lattakiain Syria. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is SYLTK.

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Port Code

SYLTK

Name

Lattakia

Country / Region

Syria

City

Lattakia

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

35.5166667

Longitude

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Port Overview

Latakia Port (SYLTK), Syria

Latakia is Syria’s principal Mediterranean seaport and a practical maritime gateway for cargo moving to and from the country’s western coastal region and inland markets. The port is located in Latakia city on the eastern Mediterranean coast, rather than on the Red Sea. For international forwarding, our service team treats SYLTK as a port-call, documentation and inland-delivery coordination point where routing, cargo acceptance and operational continuity must be confirmed shipment by shipment. The platform master record identifies the port as LATTAKIA, Syria, with a latitude of 35.5166667. Carrier calls, terminal arrangements, customs procedures, equipment availability and inland access may change; our team verifies the applicable sailing and handling conditions before booking.

UN/LOCODE	SYLTK
Port / City	LATTAKIA / Latakia
Country	Syria (SY)
Port type	Seaport serving Mediterranean trade
Platform latitude	35.5166667

Key Highlights

Fast Decision Points for Forwarders

Mediterranean gatewayRouting is normally built through Mediterranean hub connections, subject to carrier acceptance and current schedules.

Sanctions-sensitive tradeCounterparty, commodity, banking, vessel and destination screening should be completed before cargo commitment.

Schedule variabilityTransshipment, port-call changes, documentation review and operational controls can materially affect transit planning.

Inland coordination requiredDelivery to Syrian inland destinations should be quoted only after confirming route, truck availability, cargo value and security conditions.

Facilities & Services

Operational Scope

Container handling: Containerized import and export cargo may be arranged subject to the selected carrier, terminal acceptance, equipment release and current operating instructions.
General and project cargo: Breakbulk, machinery and other non-containerized cargo require advance confirmation of berth, lifting, stowage and receiving arrangements; our team does not assume availability without written approval.
Yard and storage: Container dwell, storage, demurrage and detention conditions depend on the carrier and terminal tariff in force for the shipment.
Customs and inspection: Import, export and transit cargo may be subject to documentary review or physical inspection. Commodity descriptions, values, origin and permits should be consistent across all documents.
Inland transport: Road delivery is normally planned through local or regional trucking arrangements, with vehicle, route, security and consignee-access checks completed before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Logic and Schedule Controls

Common planning directions include Mediterranean–Syria trade and onward connections from European, Turkish, North African or other regional ports, usually depending on the carrier’s current network and transshipment plan.
For origins without a suitable direct call, our service team compares transshipment options, cargo acceptance rules, equipment positioning and final-port handling before presenting a routing.
Transit time should be quoted as an indicative planning range only. Port rotation changes, transshipment dwell, documentation clearance, sanctions screening, weather and inland security conditions can extend the overall lead time.
Before booking, we confirm the actual vessel schedule, cut-off, bill-of-lading requirements, free-time terms, transshipment exposure and destination delivery feasibility with the relevant parties.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Market Coverage

Primary hinterland: Latakia and Syria’s western coastal area, with onward road distribution to inland commercial and industrial locations where route and security conditions permit.
Typical containerized cargo: Consumer goods, food-related products, industrial inputs, spare parts, machinery and packaged commercial cargo may be encountered, subject to import controls and sanctions screening.
Agricultural and regional cargo: Agricultural products and processed goods may require additional origin, sanitary, phytosanitary or product-specific documentation depending on commodity and destination.
Project and sensitive cargo: Oversized machinery, chemicals, dual-use items and high-value goods require pre-checks for permits, end use, handling capability, insurance and inland movement.

Operations & Compliance

Control Points Before Cargo Acceptance

Cut-off and gate-in: Carrier booking cut-offs, terminal receiving windows and documentation deadlines must be confirmed for the specific sailing. Late cargo may roll or incur additional charges.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, packaging details and SDS. DG acceptance is subject to carrier and terminal approval before dispatch.
Sanctions and trade compliance: Our service team requires accurate shipper, consignee, notify-party, end-user, commodity and payment information. Screening may be needed for parties, vessels, banks, goods and destination use.
Customs and examination: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, certificate of origin and any product permits must be aligned. Physical examination, document holds and release timing are controlled by the relevant authorities.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Practice

Send complete cargo details early: commodity, HS classification, package dimensions, gross weight, container type, temperature requirements and intended final destination.
Request a compliance pre-check before confirming the order, particularly for chemicals, machinery, electronics, dual-use goods, controlled products and transactions involving restricted parties or payment channels.
Use export-grade packaging, moisture protection and clear marks. For fragile, heavy or oversized cargo, provide loading drawings and lifting points before equipment or handling is arranged.
Keep a contingency plan covering an alternative Mediterranean routing, transshipment port or final delivery arrangement. Our team confirms any alternative only after checking carrier acceptance and regulatory feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Latakia Port FAQ

Can our team guarantee a direct sailing to SYLTK? No. Service availability depends on current carrier networks, port rotation, equipment and compliance approval. Our service team confirms the actual routing before booking.

How should transit time to Latakia be quoted? Use an indicative range rather than a fixed promise. Transshipment dwell, port operations, document review, customs release and inland conditions can change the final delivery date.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods shipment? Provide the DG declaration data, UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package details and SDS where applicable. Carrier and terminal approval is required before cargo delivery.

Can cargo be delivered inland after discharge? Potentially, subject to the destination, road access, truck availability, security assessment, consignee readiness and customs status. Our team confirms the feasible delivery scope case by case.

Why can a booking be delayed after documents are submitted? Carrier acceptance, sanctions screening, customs review, missing permits, inspection, equipment constraints or a changed port rotation may hold the shipment. Complete and consistent documentation reduces avoidable delay.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference Boundaries

Port code, name, country, city and latitude are taken from the supplied SYLTK platform master record. The UN/LOCODE reference framework can be cross-checked through unece.org. Operational statements on carrier acceptance, routing, cut-offs, storage, customs release, sanctions screening and inland delivery are planning guidance rather than fixed port parameters; our service team verifies them against the applicable carrier, terminal, customs and regulatory instructions for each shipment.

No unverified berth dimensions, terminal names, throughput figures, vessel schedules, port charges or guaranteed transit times are stated in this module.