President Joseph Aoun Visits Tripoli Port and TSEZ Site

President Joseph Aoun Visits the Tripoli Special Economic Zone’s Industrial Logistics Center Site to Review Project Developments

As part of his visit to the city of Tripoli, His Excellency President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun visited the site of the Industrial Logistics Center of the Tripoli Special Economic Zone (TSEZ). He was received by Dr. Hassan Dennaoui, Chairman of the TSEZ Board of Directors, alongside Board Members Hania Chahal, Ibrahim Touma, Youssef Maawad, Michel Kebbe, and Abdel Majid Al-Rafei, as well as Government Commissioner Wassim Marhaba and Secretary-General Natalie Issa El Khoury.

The President was accompanied during the visit by Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Al-Hajjar, Minister of Justice Adel Nassar, Minister of Economy and Trade Amer Bisat, Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny, Chairman of the Tripoli Port Authority Board of Directors Engineer Iskandar Bendali, members of the Port Authority Board, Port Director Dr. Ahmad Tamer, CMA CGM Lebanon Country Manager Joe Daqqaq, and a number of senior security officials.

During the visit, Dr. Hassan Dennaoui presented the TSEZ master plan to the President, providing an overview of the site map, its main components, and the various stages of development. He outlined the key industrial and productive activities, as well as the logistics operations expected to be attracted to the Zone. He also briefed the President on the latest developments regarding the Industrial Logistics Center project and its role in stimulating investment and strengthening economic activity in Tripoli and North Lebanon.

Dr. Dennaoui further highlighted the strategic integration of the Tripoli Special Economic Zone with the Port of Tripoli, the railway network, Qlayaat Airport, and the Rachid Karami International Fair. This integrated approach aims to establish a comprehensive ecosystem for industry, transportation, and logistics services, reinforcing Tripoli’s position as a key economic and commercial gateway for Lebanon and the wider region.

The Chairman also updated the President on preparations for the prequalification phase for international companies, which will pave the way for the international tendering process for the development and operation of the Industrial Logistics Center. He noted the interest expressed by several international companies in participating in the process, reflecting the project’s promising potential and strategic importance.

The Chairman and Board Members also emphasized the urgent need to address and close the dumpsites and landfills surrounding the Zone. They highlighted their environmental and public health impacts, as well as their adverse effects on the Zone’s ability to attract international investors and companies.

At the conclusion of the visit, the TSEZ Board of Directors expressed its appreciation for the President’s support for the project, stressing the importance of maintaining momentum throughout its development and ensuring the necessary conditions for its successful implementation. The project represents a strategic opportunity to promote investment, boost production and trade, create employment opportunities, and support sustainable economic development in Tripoli and North Lebanon.