Ocean Network Express (ONE) has appointed Seanautics Maritime Services LLC as its official shipping agent in Syria, extending its presence in the Levant region ahead of the planned commencement of operations in January 2027.
Announced on November 6, the appointment builds on the existing partnership between ONE and Seanautics in Lebanon and establishes a local agency presence in Syria, with offices in Damascus and Latakia.
Under the arrangement, Seanautics will provide local customer support and shipping agency services, connecting Syrian businesses with ONE’s international container shipping network. The company brings 25 years of regional experience and an established understanding of commercial and operational conditions across the Levant.
Tomohiro Hosaka, Managing Director of ONE Europe & Africa, said establishing a dedicated presence in Syria was an important step towards supporting customers’ growing operational and supply chain requirements in the country. He highlighted Seanautics’ local expertise and its offices in Damascus and Latakia as key to delivering customer support.
Raed G. Baconi, Deputy CEO of Seanautics Maritime Services LLC, said the company’s experienced personnel were prepared to provide dependable, hands-on agency services to ONE customers through its local offices.
The appointment marks another step in ONE’s regional network expansion and reflects growing interest in shipping and supply chain services in the Syrian market.
Operations are scheduled to commence in January 2027. However, ONE has not yet disclosed details of vessel deployments, direct port calls, service rotations, sailing frequencies or cargo capacity linked to the Syrian expansion.