Port Overview
The Port of Tripoli is the main sea port in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, and one of the oldest ports in the Mediterranean. It is managed and operated by the "Libyan Ports Company", and handles different types of products: containerized and bulk cargoes, livestock, chemical and oils…etc.
The port is protected by two breakwaters of 2,000 and 700 meters, the harbour covers about 500 hectares, and can accommodate vessels to 190 meters long with maximum draft of 11.5 meters; the maximum annual capacity is about 4.5 million tons.
Port website: N/A, Ports and Maritime Transport Authority website: https://www.lma.ly
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Libya |
Province or District |
Tripoli |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Tripoli City The port is located close to the downtown |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Tripoli |
Latitude |
32.903916 |
Longitude |
13.178740 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Libyan Ports Company https://lpclibya.com/ |
Management Contact Person |
Eng. Musbah Taher Habibi |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Mitiga Airport – MJI - Libyan airlines - Afriqiyah Airways - Buraq Air - Libyan wings - Global Aviation and Services Group |
Port Picture
- Zone1 includes: Storage area 1 & Berths 5, W6, 6, 6E, 7, 8, and 9.
- Zone2 includes: Storage area 2 & Berths 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14.
- Zone3 includes: Storage area 3 & Berths 15, 16, 17, and 18.
- Zone4 includes: Storage area 4 & Berths 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23.
- Zone5 includes: Storage area 5 & Berths 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Tripoli port Managed and operated by The Libyan Ports Company.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link:
4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
The channel draft at the port is 12m maximum, and vessels with max 11.5m depth can access.
The port generally is not congested, cargo moves smoothly in the port, and there is no delay for the coming vessels. The average waiting time between arrival and berthing is few hours to one day maximum; priority is given to humanitarian cargo.
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From November to March |
Major Import Campaigns |
N/A |
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Handling Figures for 2020 |
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Vessel Calls |
389 Vessels |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
58,935 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020 |
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Bulk (mt) |
856,348 |
Break bulk (mt) |
303,214 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Based on the information collected during the mission to the port:
Bulk handling charges: 5.3 LYD/m3
Break bulk handling charges: 50.00 LYD / Container (20 ft and 40 ft have the same rate)
Approx. Total Tripoli Port tariff / container |
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Weeks |
20 ft (33.2 CBM) |
40 ft (76.3 CBM) |
40 ft (88.4 CBM) |
1st |
300 |
600 |
620 |
2nd |
320 |
639 |
662 |
3rd |
360 |
716 |
749 |
4th |
435 |
871 |
922 |
5th |
513 |
1025 |
1094 |
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
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Conventional Berth |
1 |
37.7 |
10.5 |
Container Berth |
30 |
3,875.8 |
10.5 |
Silo Berth |
6 |
910.0 |
10.5 |
Berthing Tugs |
30 |
3,875.8 |
10.5 |
Water Barges |
N/A |
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Please visit this website for more info: http://www.lma.ly/ta3memat/ports/tipoli.pdf
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
All berths could be used |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
All berths could be used |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
Berth No. 6 used for Ro-Ro |
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment is managed by the governmental company Libyan Ports Company.
Equipment |
Available
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Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
Yes |
4 |
Good |
Tugs |
Yes |
7 |
Good |
Container Gantries |
No |
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Mobile Cranes 1 |
Yes |
4 |
With a load of 60 tons 100 tons |
Mobile Cranes 2 |
Yes |
6 |
With a load of 50 tons |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
20 |
Good |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
14 |
Good |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines 1 |
Yes |
3 |
Capacity 250 600 tons / hour |
Grain Elevator without Bagging Machines 2 |
Yes |
6 |
Capacity of 180 tons / hour |
Transtainer |
No |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
29 |
Good |
linking Boat |
Yes |
2 |
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Pollution Control Boat |
Yes |
1 |
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Floating cranes |
Yes |
2 |
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Pilot Boat |
Yes |
3 |
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Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
Five mixed storage areas for 20 &40 ft. |
Five mixed storage areas for 20 &40 ft. |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Five mixed storage areas for 20 &40 ft. |
Five mixed storage areas for 20 &40 ft. |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
One storage area containing 250 electricity plugs which can supply max. 250 reefers with total storage space area about 11,620.00 m2. |
The same for 40 ft containers. |
Other Capacity Details |
Preparing new area to be used as a new storage for 20 & 40 ft, working in this area is suspended till now. |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
Max. capacity is 2500 Containers 20 & 40 ft per day |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
One storage area containing 250 electricity plugs which can supply max. 250 reefers with total storage space area about 11,620.00 m2. |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
About 2500 Containers 20 &40 ft per day. |
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Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/A |
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Customs Guidance
According to the national legislation, all humanitarian cargos are exempted from duties and taxes. Exemption letter/certificate should be obtained from MOFA and to be sent to port authority prior to shipment arrival.
Once the custom clearance agent provides all clearance documents and finalize the normal process, the shipment will be temporary released, and transported (the shipment would be escorted by custom police) to the organization’s warehouse. Normally it takes from 1 to 3 working days to temporally clear the shipment.
In the temporary release case, the warehouse will be sealed by Libyan customs until the Food and Drug Control Centre FDCC release the final sampling results and approve that the cargo is in compliance with Libyan standards.
The port working hours: From Sunday to Thursday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The port still running limited activities out of the working hours and holidays, based on the need.
For more information on customs in Libya, please see the following link:
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
Tripoli port has one out of service passenger’s terminal for many years, no operating plan published by government till this moment.
RORO facilities: Berth no. 6 as it shown above is used for RoRo shipments, Using the same mentioned storage areas.
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
The available handling option at the port is to discharge Grain and Bulk directly to Trucks or any mobile tanks to store it out-side of the port, the grain storage facility that available at the port already fully occupied and used by different governmental company.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
The main storage facilities as the following:
- Two indoor Areas for bagged cargo about 3,780.00 m2 about 10,070.00 m3.
- A space and electricity plugs only for 250 Reefer size of 40 ft containers can be available to store refrigerated cargo total area is about 11,620.00 m2.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
Two indoor warehouses |
3780 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
A space with and electricity plugs only for 250 Reefer size of 40 ft containers |
11620 |
General Cargo |
Five outdoor storage areas |
213,529 |
Stevedoring
Port Operated by one governmental company "Libyan Ports Company”, total amount of laborers about 750 employees, about 550 on ground operation and handling, and about 200 are Managing all the port facilities and activities.
Hinterland Information
All Cleared items are moved out of the port by private trucks. The trucks are categorized by size, type, each truck has a sequence number, and all are recorded in a waiting list. The trucks movement process is managed by the Union of Trucks.
Port Security
Port located close to downtown at the north coast of Tripoli, 24/7 security guards at the main gates and 3 patrol fast boats. Equipped with Surveillance cameras covers all storage areas.
There have been no attacks at the port within 2018, and the risks to vessels conducting operations at the port is assessed to be low.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
2 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |
2021 Tripoli Port Pictures: