Tunisia’s Ministry of Transport confirmed today that the Tunisian Port of Zarzis received its first container ship, marking the commencement of its first regular international shipping line that connects the commercial ports of Zarzis and Rades with the Italian ports of Gioia Tauro and Libya’s Tripoli port.
The ministry said the establishment of this shipping line is part of an effort to contribute to the development of economic activity and stimulate trade in southeastern Tunisia. It also responds to requests from numerous companies operating in the region that are involved in export activities through the Zarzis commercial port.
Furthermore, it aims to encourage investment in the region by reducing transportation costs and transit times for goods in general, and by leveraging the port’s available resources.
Furthermore, the ministry revealed that the commercial port of Zarzis is currently preparing to commence dredging works by the end of this year. This project aims to enable the port to accommodate larger vessels with a draft of up to 11 meters, both for commercial and cruise ship traffic, while also ensuring the safety of maritime navigation.
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