{
  "id": 1755913,
  "title": "DP World modernizes Syria’s Port of Tartous",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/dp-world-modernizes-syrias-port-of-tartous",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:07:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ANBA News Agency",
    "slug": "anba-news-agency",
    "url": "https://anba.com.br/en/dp-world-modernizes-syrias-port-of-tartous/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Syria's Port of Tartous has seen a significant milestone in its USD 800 million modernization project, with the delivery of three Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs). This move by DP World is expected to increase the port's cargo-handling capacity by approximately 40%, leading to faster vessel turnaround, improved operational efficiency, and the ability to handle a greater variety of cargo types. The investment is part of a broader strategy to bolster Syria's trade infrastructure, enhance supply chain resilience, and lay the groundwork for sustained economic growth. These cranes are just the first phase of a long-term plan that includes dredging works for larger vessels, quay wall refurbishments, deployment of additional equipment, digital technologies, and workforce development. Both Fahad Al Banna, Chief Executive Officer of DP World Tartous, and Mohammad Shihab, Executive Vice President of DP World for the Levant region, emphasized the long-term commitment to Syria's economic recovery and the port's strategic importance as a trade and logistics gateway in the region.",
  "summary": "The UAE-based multinational, which holds the concession to operate the Syrian port, delivered three mobile cranes that will increase Tartous’ cargo-handling capacity by 40% The post DP World modernizes Syria’s Port of Tartous appeared first on ANBA News Agency .",
  "key_points": [
    "DP World delivers three Mobile Harbour Cranes to Port of Tartous.",
    "Port's cargo-handling capacity to increase by 40%.",
    "Investment part of broader strategy for Syria's trade infrastructure."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}