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LBCI
3 days ago
- Business
- LBCI
From cargo to connectivity: Tripoli Port poised for regional role with strategic development projects
Report by Ghida Fayad, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi Tripoli Port, Lebanon's second-largest commercial port after Beirut, receives around 900 ships annually carrying a wide range of cargo, including timber, iron, grains, oils, and passengers. Yet its actual value lies beyond volume; it is its geographic proximity to the Syrian border crossings that makes it a critical strategic asset. Now, Lebanon's Public Works and Transport Ministry sees a rare opportunity: positioning Tripoli Port as a vital transit hub between East and West, on par with major regional ports. To achieve that, the ministry is advancing four major development projects currently underway at the port. First is the construction of grain silos, a move that would transform Tripoli into a key hub for grain imports and generate additional revenue. Second, a new floating dock for ship repairs is being built to establish Tripoli as a regional center for maritime maintenance. Third, the expansion of container storage yards is underway, which will boost storage capacity and, in turn, increase port revenues. Lastly, customs inspection areas and three warehouses for diverse container cargo are being prepared to enhance security, curb smuggling, and modernize cargo services. However, the government's ambitions do not end at the port gates. The vision includes connecting Tripoli Port with the nearby Qlayaat Airport project and improving road infrastructure that links both facilities to Lebanon's northern border with Syria. Two key bridges—Aarida and Aabboudiye—were damaged by Israeli strikes during the last war and are now being considered for rehabilitation. A strategic location, ongoing projects, and a broader regional outlook could make Tripoli Port a pivotal player in Lebanon's recovery. Will the government seize this opportunity?
MTV Lebanon
28-04-2025
- Business
- MTV Lebanon
28 Apr 2025 14:10 PM Salam meets French Senate Delegation
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam held a series of meetings at the Grand Serail with visiting delegations from Lebanon and abroad. Salam first met with a delegation from the French Senate's international and Middle Eastern minority affairs group, headed by Étienne Blanc, currently on a regional tour. Talks focused on Lebanon's situation, institutional operations, government-led reforms, and regional developments. The Prime Minister later received the head of the North Bar Association Sami Al-Hassan, accompanied by former deans and council members. Discussions addressed judicial independence, court and prison conditions, security concerns in Tripoli and northern Lebanon, and infrastructure projects, including Tripoli Port, the Free Economic Zone, and the René Moawad Airport. Al-Hassan noted positive feedback from Salam on addressing administrative and financial issues, particularly regarding union deposits in Lebanese banks. Salam also met with a delegation from the Lebanese Private Sector Network. Members presented a study reviewing oversight bodies such as the Court of Audit, Central Inspection, and Public Procurement Authority, with proposals to strengthen their effectiveness. The Prime Minister was invited to attend and sponsor a private sector initiative aimed at boosting job creation, scheduled for May 29, 2025. Additionally, Salam welcomed a joint delegation from the Harvard Alumni Association and Harvard Business School Alumni, led by honorary president Dr. Habib Zoghbi. Discussions covered support initiatives for Lebanon's recovery, including topics related to oil, transport, and financial reforms.
