Port of Zarzis Launches First International Maritime Line
The Port of Zarzis has reached a new milestone with the official launch of its first regular international maritime line for cargo transportation.
Key Developments
This advancement was marked on Sunday, April 26, 2026, by the arrival of the first container ship. The line now connects the Port of Zarzis to the Port of Radès, as well as the ports of Gioia Tauro in Italy and Tripoli in Libya.
- Approximately 407 empty containers were received and will be delivered to local businesses before being reloaded via the Port of Zarzis by mid-May 2026.
- The objective is clear: to facilitate export operations for companies based in southeastern Tunisia.
Strategic Objectives
This new service is part of a broader strategy aimed at:
- Boosting regional economic activity
- Streamlining commercial exchanges
- Meeting the needs of export-oriented businesses By reducing transportation costs and transit times, the port becomes a concrete lever for attracting more investments to the region.
Logistics and Development
To support this launch, several equipment and logistical means have been mobilized to ensure the loading, unloading, and handling of containers in good conditions. Meanwhile, the port is preparing for a new phase of development, with dredging works planned by the end of 2026.
- These works will enable the port to accommodate larger vessels with a draft of up to 11 meters.
- This evolution will strengthen both commercial activity and the port's tourist potential, while improving navigation safety.
Positioning as a Strategic Hub
With this new maritime connection, Zarzis is gradually positioning itself as a strategic logistics hub in southern Tunisia.
