Country · Asia & Middle East

Shipping to Syria

Air and ocean freight from the United States to Syria, arranged through Gelle Transport and our international partners — with routing, documents and timing confirmed for every shipment.

Export restrictions apply. Shipments from the USA to Syria are affected by US export controls. Some goods or parties may be prohibited or require a US export licence. Please contact us before buying or shipping so we can confirm what is possible.
CapitalDamascus
Main air gatewayDamascus International Airport (DAM)
Main seaportLatakia and Tartus
CurrencySyrian pound (SYP)
RegionAsia & Middle East
Typical US gatewayWest Coast ports (Los Angeles/Long Beach, Seattle/Tacoma) for East Asia; East Coast ports for the Middle East and South Asia

Shipping from the USA to Syria

Gelle Transport arranges freight from the United States to Syria through vetted international air and ocean partners, building on our experience as a Kansas City trucking company since 2014. We collect your cargo in the US, prepare it for export, book the international leg and coordinate arrival in Syria, with routing and availability confirmed before every booking.

Asia and the Middle East are served by many direct air and ocean services from the USA. Gulf hubs such as Dubai also act as transhipment points for East Africa.

Aerial view of a cargo vessel on open water
Ocean cargo for Syria arrives through Latakia.

Air freight to Syria

Air cargo from the United States to Syria normally arrives at Damascus International Airport (DAM). Air freight is the best choice for urgent, compact and high-value shipments such as electronics, spare parts, documents and medical supplies. Typical door-to-door transit from the USA to this region is about 3–8 days, depending on the origin airport, connections and customs clearance. Air cargo is charged on chargeable weight — the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight.

Sea freight to Syria

Ocean freight to Syria usually arrives at Latakia and Tartus. Choose a full container (FCL) for larger volumes or a shared container (LCL) for smaller consignments. Typical ocean transit from the USA to this region is about 3–6 weeks, depending on the US port, sailing schedule and transhipment.

Customs and import documents for Syria

Most shipments to Syria need the following. Product-specific requirements vary, so we confirm them before your cargo leaves the US:

  • Commercial invoice with item values
  • Detailed packing list
  • Bill of lading or air waybill
  • Importer registration / tax ID in Syria
  • Certificates of origin or conformity where required
  • Permits for regulated goods (food, medicines, chemicals)

Import duties and taxes are assessed in Syria in the local currency (Syrian pound (SYP)) and are normally paid by the importer. US export rules also apply — some goods, technologies and destinations need an export licence.

How Gelle Transport helps

  1. 01

    Assess the shipment

    We confirm the route to Syria, what can be shipped and any restrictions before you commit.

  2. 02

    US pickup and export

    We collect from your address or supplier and prepare the cargo and documents for export.

  3. 03

    International freight

    Air or ocean booked with vetted carriers, with updates while in transit.

  4. 04

    Arrival coordination

    Clearance and delivery in Syria coordinated with local agents where available.

Shipping to Syria: FAQs

How long does shipping from the USA to Syria take?

Air freight typically takes about 3–8 days and sea freight about 3–6 weeks, plus clearance and inland delivery. We confirm timelines on every quote.

Which airport and port serve Syria?

Air cargo usually arrives at Damascus International Airport (DAM). Sea cargo usually arrives at Latakia and Tartus.

Can Gelle Transport ship to Syria?

Restrictions apply (US export controls). Contact us first and we will confirm what is possible. Our main international lane is USA to Kenya.

Who pays import duties in Syria?

Duties and taxes are normally paid by the importer in Syria, in Syrian pound (SYP).

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