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Abu Dhabi Ports Group has signed a shareholders\u2019 agreement with the French shipping giant CMA CGM to acquire a 20% minority stake in the Latakia International Container Terminal (LICT) for AED 81 million \u2013 around USD 22 million.<\/span><\/p>\n

The terminal is Syria\u2019s primary maritime gateway, handling more than 95% of the country\u2019s containerised cargo, especially agricultural and industrial goods.<\/span><\/p>\n

Abu Dhabi Ports says the investment is meant to help restore the Latakia coastline as a \u201ccritical trade gateway\u201d for Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean. The deal is expected to improve the terminal\u2019s infrastructure, digital systems and operational performance, while significantly increasing capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yet despite the official optimism, experts warn that the project faces serious obstacles \u2013 from damaged logistics networks to limited international insurance for vessels heading to Syrian ports, and competition from nearby Turkish and Lebanese ports. Even so, many economists argue that a player the size of Abu Dhabi Ports could improve efficiency and eventually attract further investment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Latakia Terminal: Strategic Role and Expected Capabilities<\/b><\/h2>\n

Ghassan Abbas, a former director at Syria\u2019s Ministry of Transport, told <\/span>+963<\/b> that Latakia has historically been the starting point of the \u201cSham Road\u201d \u2013 a land corridor running through Jordan towards Gulf markets such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n

He explained that the war pushed much of that traffic toward alternative ports. The new investment aims to revive transit routes and turn Latakia into a main unloading hub for goods heading to Syria, Iraq and deeper regional markets, reducing the need for long maritime routes.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Abbas, the Latakia International Container Terminal already acts as Syria\u2019s main maritime artery, handling more than 95% of incoming containerised goods. With asset values currently low, he said, investing now could deliver large long-term returns once stability improves and reconstruction begins more fully.<\/span><\/p>\n

The terminal\u2019s capacity is currently about 250,000 TEU per year. The target \u2013 625,000 TEU by the end of 2026 \u2013 represents a 150% increase driven by new infrastructure and digital upgrades. The terminal has been operated by CMA CGM\u2019s subsidiary CMACGM Terminals since 2009; in May 2025, the company signed a revised 30-year concession agreement with the Syrian government. Abu Dhabi Ports\u2019 acquisition now strengthens that arrangement.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the UAE\u2019s second major logistics investment in Syria in recent months. In July, DP World signed an agreement with the Syrian transitional government to develop and manage the Port of Tartous with an investment commitment of around USD 800 million over two decades.<\/span><\/p>\n

Together, the two deals suggest a wider Emirati strategy: securing influence over Syria\u2019s two largest commercial ports and transforming the country\u2019s coastline into a key regional trade corridor linking the Middle East with the Mediterranean.<\/span><\/p>\n

Damascus sees the investments as a lifeline for its struggling economy. The USD 22 million injection into Latakia \u2013 along with the planned 150% capacity increase \u2013 is expected to reduce trade costs, improve operational efficiency and shorten vessel waiting times. Lower handling costs would directly affect the price of imports and exports, especially in agriculture and industry, and may help attract further investment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Abbas notes that increasing efficiency could reduce average handling fees at the port. If capacity expands as planned, loading and unloading charges might fall by up to 30%, making Latakia more competitive for shipping lines serving Syrian and Iraqi markets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read also: Rising Electricity Prices Spark Heated Debate in Syria<\/a>
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Legal and Political Risks Around the Deal<\/b><\/h2>\n

Lawyer Tarek al-Ali highlighted several legal concerns linked to Abu Dhabi Ports\u2019 purchase of a minority stake in the Latakia terminal. He told <\/span>+<\/b>963 <\/b>that the deal could face challenges due to Syria\u2019s complicated legal environment, particularly around property rights, contract enforcement and local regulatory procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n

He warned that overlapping or unclear laws may lead to contractual or administrative disputes, while non-compliance with local or international rules \u2013 or sudden legal changes \u2013 could expose the deal to financial penalties or litigation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Al-Ali also noted risks related to contractual guarantees and the obligations of each party, given the possibility of administrative delays or uncertainty over specific rights and responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

The wider political environment adds further pressure. Although security conditions have improved somewhat, full stability has not been achieved. As a result, long-term investments remain vulnerable to regional dynamics <\/span>\u2013<\/span>including armed conflict or shifts in geopolitical alliances \u2013 which could threaten operational continuity and financial returns.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to al-Ali, Syria wants the deal to attract new investment and counter its economic decline. But Abu Dhabi Ports\u2019 ability to turn Latakia into a competitive transit hub will depend heavily on reconstruction efforts and broader improvements in security and economic conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

For now, the agreement will be closely watched. Some see it as a sign of deeper economic and political engagement with Syria; others view it as a risky bet in a country facing chronic instability. Whether the acquisition becomes a turning point for Syria\u2019s maritime economy \u2013 or simply another short-lived experiment in a volatile environment \u2013 will become clear only over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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