Freight activity via the Port of Tripoli dropped on a monthly basis in December 2024 to reach 140 thousand tons compared to 219 thousand tons in November of the same year and 329 thousand tons registered in December 2023 (57.45% annual decrease). Imported freight accounted for 86.43% of total freight (121 thousand tons), while export activity constituted a meager 13.57% (19 thousand tons). On an annual basis, Tripoli Port freight activity narrowed by 17.79% in 2024 to 2,972 thousand tons compared to 3,615 thousand tons in 2023 due to the escalation of the war on Lebanon during the months of October and November before a ceasefire agreement was penned in late November. Similarly, the number of vessels decreased by 2.63% on a yearly basis to 815, with the number of imported cars reaching 1,838 (30.17% annual decrease), compared to 2,632 in 2023. On the other hand, port-related revenues increased by 16.76% in 2024 to $29.42 million, from $25.20 million in 2023.