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An Italian cargo ship carrying cars, machinery and heavy equipment docked at Latakia Port on Saturday, reopening the sea route between syria and Italy after more than seven years of suspension due to western sanctions-on-syrias-al-sharaa-ahead-of-washington-visit/" class="smart-internal-link" title="๐ณ๏ธ UNSC votes to drop sanctions on Syriaโs al-Sharaa ahead of Washington visit">sanctions. Ali Adra, head of public relations at Latakia Port, stated the shipment reflects growing confidence in syrian ports and could boost trade and maritime activity.
He added that latest steps to simplify customs and unloading procedures have already led to a rise in traffic in latest months. Fadi Marcos, local agent for Italyโs Grimaldi group, stated that the arrival is a breakthrough in economic and diplomatic relations, hoping for persisted cooperation and more vessels to follow.
Latakia Port has received more than 330 ships since the start of the year, authorities say, helped by streamlined procedures and emerging equipment installed under an agreement with French shipping giant CMA CGM.