{
  "id": 19193146,
  "title": "ONE Extends Presence in the Levant Region with new Agency Appointment in Syria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/one-extends-presence-in-the-levant-region-with-new-agency-appointment",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-09T18:00:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/one-extends-presence-in-the-levant-region-with-new-agency-appointment-in-syria/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ocean Network Express (ONE) has appointed Seanautics Maritime Services LLC as its official agent in Syria, expanding its reach across the Levant region. This move strengthens ONE's partnership with Seanautics, its long-standing agent in Lebanon, and brings the global liner network to the Syrian market. Seanautics Maritime Services LLC, present in the Levant for 25 years, will offer customers direct access to ONE's services with experienced personnel based in Damascus and Latakia. Tomohiro Hosaka, Managing Director of ONE Europe & Africa, emphasized that this appointment is crucial to addressing the increasing operational and supply chain demands of customers in Syria. Raed G. Baconi, Deputy CEO of Seanautics Maritime Services LLC, highlighted the excitement surrounding the milestone, stating that their experienced team in Latakia and Damascus will deliver dependable agency services on the ground, connecting Syrian trade to international markets through ONE's reliable global network. Operations are set to commence in January 2027.",
  "summary": "Ocean Network Express (ONE) has appointed Seanautics Maritime Services LLC as its official agent in Syria to support growing regional demand. This expansion broadens ONE’s coverage across the Levant, extending its long-standing partnership with Seanautics, its established agent in Lebanon, into the Syrian market. With offices in Damascus and Latakia, Seanautics Maritime Services LLC, present ...",
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  "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."
}