Operational essentials for Lattakia calls.
Draft limits, berth assignment, pilot boarding, terminal cut-offs and document requirements must be reconfirmed for each call.
Practical arrival sequence.
Cedar acts as the operational coordination point for final pilot, berth and terminal instructions.
Arrival sequence
- Maintain continuous communication with Cedar and follow port / pilot instructions.
- Reconfirm pilot boarding position, berth and tug requirement.
- Do not use historical berth depth as the final sailing-draft basis.
- Keep arrival documentation ready for boarding formalities.
- Container vessels should reconfirm terminal berth, bay plan, DG, reefer and OOG status.
Navigation reference
| Approach | Approx. 2-mile-wide route toward port |
| Pilot boarding | Approx. 1.5 NM WSW of breakwater head |
| Heavy swell | Boarding may take place within breakwaters |
| Anchorage | Designated waiting area west of port |
| Tidal range | Approx. 0.6 m at springs |
Commercial berth reference.
Actual berth availability, permitted draft and cargo restrictions must be reconfirmed for the specific vessel.
| Facility / Berth | Length | Depth | Use / Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer West | 447 m | 13.3 m | Commercial / large vessels |
| Outer East | 134 m | 13.3 m | Container operations |
| Main Quay | 743 m | 13.3 m | General cargo |
| General Cargo Quay | 548 m | 13.3 m | General cargo / vehicles / Ro-Ro |
| Silo Quay | 185 m | 8.5 m | Grain / bulk |
| Inner Main Quay | 635 m | 8.8 m | General cargo |
| Passenger Quay | 239 m | 7.6 m | Passenger / other |
Container-call coordination.
Latakia International Container Terminal is the dedicated container facility referenced in Cedar's arrival information.
Container-vessel items
- Reconfirm terminal berth and ETB window.
- Submit final load / discharge figures and bay plan.
- Declare DG, reefer, OOG and special cargo.
- Confirm VGM, shipping-instruction and terminal cut-offs where applicable.
- Reconfirm crane plan, restows, shifting and empty-container handling.
Terminal reference
| TEU ground slots | Approx. 6,305 |
| Reach stackers | 5 |
| Terminal trucks | 19 |
| Empty handlers | 6 |
| Berthing positions | 12, 12A, 14, 15 |
Support around the vessel call.
Cedar coordinates vessel services and issues the current pre-arrival / arrival document list for the specific call.
Vessel Services
Fresh water, bunkers, repairs, medical, provisions, waste, spare parts and CTM / husbandry subject to local confirmation.
Cargo Documents
Cargo manifest, customs documents, DG declarations and other cargo-related paperwork as applicable.
Container Documents
Load / discharge figures, bay plan, reefer, OOG and special-cargo information for container calls.
Calling Lattakia?
Send vessel particulars, ETA, cargo and terminal requirements to Cedar for current operational coordination.