Shipping Arabia, November 4, 2026 – The Port of Tripoli in Lebanon has held discussions with a European Union delegation on potential funding, investment opportunities and technical cooperation to support its strategic development. The talks focused on advancing the Port of Tripoli development plans, strengthening partnerships with European institutions and attracting international participation in port operations and infrastructure.
The EU Delegation to Lebanon visited the port for meetings with its Board of Directors. Discussions covered the port’s development vision, master plan, ongoing projects and opportunities for future technical and financial cooperation.
EU Funding and Investment Opportunities
A central focus of the discussions was the Port of Tripoli’s previously submitted proposals for EU funding. Both sides explored opportunities for future financial and technical cooperation to support the port’s development priorities.
The meetings also addressed ways to attract European companies to participate in the port’s development. Potential areas of engagement included investment, port operations, technical expertise and strategic partnerships.
Port officials presented the facility’s master plan and outlined its short-, medium- and long-term development priorities. The presentation provided the European delegation with an overview of ongoing projects and the port’s strategic objectives.
The discussions formed part of efforts to strengthen cooperation with European partners and explore opportunities that could support the port’s infrastructure development and operational capabilities.
EU Delegation Reviews Port Infrastructure and Operations
The visiting delegation included Alessandra Viezzer, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Lebanon, and Cyril Dewaleyne, Deputy Head of Cooperation and Team Leader for Economy, Green Deal and Local Development.
Other participants included economist Jimmy Alboussi and Vana Minassian.
Following the meetings, the delegation conducted a field tour of the Port of Tripoli’s operational facilities. The visit covered the general cargo and container terminals, providing an opportunity to examine the port’s existing infrastructure and cargo-handling capabilities.
The delegation also visited the cargo inspection scanner and reviewed CMA CGM’s container terminal operations.
The tour provided a closer look at the port’s operational environment, existing facilities and potential for future development. It also complemented discussions on opportunities for European companies to contribute through investment, operational participation and technical expertise.
Strengthening the Port of Tripoli’s Regional Logistics Role
The Port of Tripoli views stronger cooperation with the European Union as an important element of its long-term development strategy.
Its stated objective is to position the port as a competitive regional logistics and trade hub, strengthening Lebanon’s connections with European and international markets.
In this context, potential EU funding and technical cooperation represent areas of interest alongside opportunities to attract European companies into port-related investments and operations.
The port’s development priorities cover multiple planning horizons, from ongoing projects to medium- and long-term initiatives identified in its master plan.
The discussions highlighted opportunities to expand cooperation between the Port of Tripoli and European partners through financing, technical assistance and strategic partnerships. These areas remain central to the port’s efforts to advance its development plans and strengthen its role in regional and international trade.
Source: Port of Tripoli
