The project aimed to enhance Syria’s potential as a major gateway to Middle Eastern markets through multi-modal corridors. Specific objectives included:
(i) Improvement proposals for transport chains linking the Ports of Tartous and Lattakia with the primary hinterland transport corridors.
(ii) Pre-feasibility studies for the two most promising transit chain infrastructure projects selected from a list of proposed strategic options.
The main tasks involved modelling major transport axes, conducting an economic feasibility study, and developing road maintenance strategies.
The core objective of establishing Syria as a central multimodal transport hub for the region—effectively connecting the Middle East with Mediterranean Sea routes—guided the study. This included addressing all aspects of implementation and concluding with Phase 2 action plans and a report on capacity building.

Services provided

• Transport Demand Analysis, and traffic modelling using GIS tolls and STAN.
• Product studies and forecasts analysis for the main freights flows.
• Ports concession study and elaboration of tender documents.
• Transport Chain Efficiency Assessment (procedures modernisation, ports development, inter-modality projects, etc..).
• Elaboration of scenarios and strategies for the development of land transport modes.
• Feasibility analysis for 4 Dry Ports.
• Pre-feasibility studies (technical and economical) for the main freight corridors.
• Action plan for short and medium terms.
• Capacity building program.