Syrian officials tell Reuters that Russia aims to have a commercial logistics hub operating by mid-July at the Syrian port of Tartous. The arrangement involves a leased naval base with two berths: one berth will be used for commercial logistics while the other will remain for a Russian military presence. The planned hub is intended to handle a range of Russian goods, including wheat and grains. One official says the project targets initial cargo throughput of about 250,000 tons per month. The reporting from multiple outlets attributes the timeline and operational details to Syrian officials speaking to Reuters. Overall, the sources describe a phased use of the existing leased facilities, pairing commercial shipping functions with continued military deployment at the same site. The coverage also aligns on the expected start window, the berth split between commercial and military use, and the initial volume target. No sources provide additional specifics on contracting, pricing, or whether the figures represent guaranteed capacity versus an operational goal.