Syria is once again gaining prominence on the logistics map of the Eastern Mediterranean. According to Reuters, the Syrian General Authority for Borders and Customs has signed an agreement with the French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM. The aim is to operate two Dry Ports in the free zones of Adra near Damascus and Aleppo. The agreement is more than just a typical port announcement. It integrates maritime freight, inland logistics, customs processing, rail transport, and the economic reconstruction of a country whose infrastructure has been severely damaged and disrupted for many years. Dry Ports serve as key inland terminals where containers and other goods can be processed, stored, cleared through customs, and prepared for further transport. Ideally, they alleviate congestion at seaports, reduce waiting times, and bring customs processes closer to industry and trade. The Adra location is particularly important. The city is situated near Damascus and is relevant as an industrial and logistics hub. Aleppo, on the other hand, was one of Syria's most important economic and industrial centers before the war. If both locations can be more effectively connected to the port of Latakia, this could enable new flows of goods within Syria and across the Mediterranean in the medium term. In parallel to the Dry Port agreement, a test freight train connection between the port of Latakia and Adra has been initiated. According to Reuters and regional reports, this connection had been interrupted for about 14 years due to the Syrian civil war. The first experimental freight train reached Adra on May 19, 2026. The port of Latakia also plays a central role in this context. In 2025, CMA CGM had already secured a new agreement with Syria for the operation and modernization of the container terminal in Latakia. At that time, Reuters reported a duration of 30 years and investments of around 230 million euros over the contract period. Latakia is considered the most important Syrian seaport and thus serves as the natural starting point for a stronger connection between the port, rail, and inland terminals. For CMA CGM, Syria is not an entirely new market. The group has previously operated at the port of Latakia. However, what is new is the potential for stronger integration of the seaport, Dry Ports, and rail logistics. This combination is particularly attractive for international supply chains, as it concerns not only port operations but the entire movement of goods from ship to inland. Nevertheless, caution is warranted. The current Dry Port announcement is primarily based on statements from Syrian state media, which have been picked up by Reuters and industry outlets. According to Reuters, CMA CGM had initially not provided its own statement. Additionally, concrete operational details, start dates, capacities, investment amounts for the Dry Ports, or exact customs processes have not been broadly published. From a logistical perspective, however, the direction is clear. Syria is trying to reconnect its transport infrastructure more effectively with regional and international goods flows. The combination of the port of Latakia, inland terminals in Adra and Aleppo, and a reactivated rail connection could become an important building block. Whether this quickly leads to a reliable corridor for international shippers depends on stability, customs clarity, sanctions, insurance conditions, payment traffic, security, and operational implementation.