Seaport · Syria
Port of Al Ladhiqiyah
Al Ladhiqiyah (Syria) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45010). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Syria
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SYALD
- World Port Index no.
- 45010
- Coordinates
- 35.53°N, 35.77°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Syria
- Other names
- Latakia
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Large
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 0.6 m |
| Max vessel length | 294.1 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Dangerous cargo anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Container cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 4,110 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,120 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,780 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Al Ladhiqiyah, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 132 (Enroute) - Eastern Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions about Al Ladhiqiyah
Where is Port of Al Ladhiqiyah?
Al Ladhiqiyah (Syria) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 35.53°N, 35.77°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Al Ladhiqiyah?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SYALD for Al Ladhiqiyah. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Al Ladhiqiyah?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 294.1 m, beam 32.3 m for Al Ladhiqiyah. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Al Ladhiqiyah have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Al Ladhiqiyah. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Al Ladhiqiyah from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,110 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,780 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Mersin, Beirut, Haifa.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Al Ladhiqiyah?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Al Ladhiqiyah through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.