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Ocean Network Express (ONE) has appointed Seanautics Maritime Services LLC as its official shipping agent in Syria, extending the container carrier’s presence across the Levant as it prepares to begin operations in the country in January 2027.
The appointment, announced on November 6, builds on ONE’s existing relationship with Seanautics in Lebanon and establishes a local agency presence in Damascus and Latakia.
ONE Extends Its Levant Network
The agreement will give customers in Syria direct access to ONE’s international container shipping network through Seanautics, which has operated in the region for 25 years.
The agency will handle local customer support and shipping services from its offices in Damascus and Latakia, providing a direct point of contact for businesses moving cargo through international trade routes.
For ONE, the appointment extends an established regional partnership into another market rather than requiring the carrier to build a separate local agency operation.
The company said the expansion responds to growing demand for shipping and supply chain services in Syria.
Local Agency to Support Syrian Trade
Tomohiro Hosaka, Managing Director of ONE Europe & Africa, described the appointment as an important step in meeting customer requirements.
“Establishing a dedicated presence in Syria is an essential step to support our customers’ growing operational and supply chain needs in the country,” Hosaka said.
He added that Seanautics’ offices in Damascus and Latakia would provide local market knowledge and practical experience of shipping operations in Syria.
The arrangement connects ONE’s global liner network with an agency already familiar with commercial and operational conditions in the Levant.
Operations Scheduled for January 2027
Raed G. Baconi, Deputy CEO of Seanautics Maritime Services LLC, said the appointment would allow the company to provide direct agency support to ONE customers in Syria.
“Through our offices in Latakia and Damascus, our experienced personnel are ready to deliver hands-on, dependable agency services on the ground,” Baconi said.
Operations are scheduled to commence in January 2027.
ONE has not announced specific vessel services, port rotations, sailing frequencies or cargo capacity associated with the Syrian agency appointment.
The announcement also does not specify whether the arrangement will involve direct vessel calls at Syrian ports or connections through existing regional services.
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