Port of Latakia (1876-1908)

Port of Latakia, one of the important ports of the Eastern Mediterranean, continued its commercial traffic for centuries after it was incorporated into the Ottoman Empire. Although it has experienced decreases in its income volüme due to changes it has undergone from time to time, it has never been interrupted. It has always been the center of attention of foreign merchants with its unique products grown in the region. Latakia Port, which interacted with Europe in the process that started with the spread of steam technologies to the world, became a commercial center. Since the location of Latakia is important, both local merchants administrators and foreign investors prepared projets fort he development of the port in the 19th century. Latakia Port, which has many features that a commercial port should have, such as lighthouses, customs, police stations and quarantine areas and is built on a natural harbor land, continues its importance even today.