MSC to increase calls to ICTSI Syria

“MSC is considered the leading international carrier in Syria in terms of container market share and during the first half of this year has contributed greatly to increasing volumes at TICT,” says Romeo Salvador, TICT general manager and chief executive officer.

Along with another new caller, Russia’s Transcontainer Shipping Line, MSC has joined TICT’s growing client portfolio, which includes CMA CGM, Safmarine, EMES, Hamburg Süd, Sermar Line, CSAV Norasia and Maersk Line, which has upgraded its service to weekly calls.

The terminal posted a 44% increase in container throughput during the first six months of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008.