Four ships carrying a total of 94,000 tons of wheat arrived at the Port of Tartus as part of ongoing government supply plans to bolster strategic stocks and meet the needs of flour mills across several provinces. Three vessels were reported to have sailed from Ukraine and one from Russia.
Engineer Hassan Othman, general director of the Syrian Grain Establishment, said the arrivals are part of continuous efforts by the government to secure the country’s wheat needs. He added that the establishment closely monitors contract implementation to ensure steady deliveries, a process he said supports stable bread production and the availability of subsidized flour for citizens.
Othman said the establishment is coordinating with relevant authorities to speed up transportation and storage operations in accordance with technical standards. Those efforts aim to preserve grain quality and to maintain uninterrupted production at mills, he said.
Supply Plans Continue
The Syrian Grain Establishment will continue implementing planned supplies in the coming period to reinforce stock stability and support national food security. The deliveries are part of a broader program intended to balance wheat availability and secure subsidized flour supplies for bakeries in all provinces.
Officials emphasized that maintaining strategic reserves and timely distribution to mills remain central to food security policy, particularly as authorities work to synchronize imports, storage capacity and domestic milling requirements.
Port Activity and Logistics
Mazen Alloush, director of relations at the General Authority for Land and Maritime Ports, said the arrival of the four ships reflected significant port activity over the past two days. He reported that two additional ships from Russia, carrying an estimated 47,000 tons, are expected to arrive next week.
Alloush said port management is providing logistical and technical services to ensure rapid unloading and customs clearance, with efforts to maximize dock readiness and equipment availability. He noted that cranes are operating around the clock to accelerate discharges and to preserve the quality and safety of the grain before delivery to the Syrian Grain Establishment.
He added that the authority is simplifying procedures and updating port systems in line with government plans to develop the maritime transport sector and strengthen its role in supporting national food security.
Tartus’ Strategic Role
The Port of Tartus remains a pivotal node in Syria’s economy and food security apparatus, facilitating import and export flows and supporting infrastructure development. Officials said smooth port operations, timely unloading and secure storage are essential to ensure that imported wheat is distributed efficiently to mills and bakeries nationwide. The recent arrivals and the planned follow-on deliveries signal a sustained logistical effort to maintain national wheat stocks and to reduce supply disruptions for Syrian consumers.
