Port Overview
The Port of Tobruk is a port located at Tobruk, Libya. Start operating in 1986, it is located in Eastern Libya near the Egyptian border - about 450 km (280 mi) east of Benghazi. The entrance to the main channel into the port is between Tobruk point ( 32.066667°, 24.016667°) and the point of Marsa Ummash Shawush .
As a result of the Libyan Civil War, the port was temporarily closed due to clashes between protestors and government forces and reopened on 28 February 2011 for oil exports. The port re-opened soon after the civil war ended. As of August 2014, all port traffic from the Port of Benghazi is diverted to the port of Tobruk due to the closure of the port in Benghazi as a direct result of the prevailing security situation in Libya.
The port working hours: from Saturday to Thursday, 7:00 to 18:00.
The port still running limited activities out of the working hours and holidays, based on the need.
Port website: http://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 |
Tobruk |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Tobruk 1.5 km |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Tobruk |
Latitude |
32.07675° |
Longitude |
23.980889° |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Libyan Port Company |
Management Contact Person |
Mohammed Fayaz |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Tobruk Airport Only Libyan Airlines depart and arrive to the airport (Buraq. Afriaqia. Al burniq ) |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Tobruk Port is managed and operated by The Libyan Ports Company – Eastern coast.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link:
4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
As of August 2014, all port traffic from the Port of Benghazi is diverted to the Port of Tobruk due to the closure of the Port in Benghazi as a direct result of the prevailing security situation in Libya.
The port has ten anchorages, with a six-vessel capacity each.
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
From October to March |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Other Comments |
A Mediterranean type of climate prevails. The rainy season is from October to March with heavy showers of rain only along the narrow coast in the northern part of Libya. Issues to consider for Bulk shipping operations. |
Handling Figures for 2020 |
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Vessel Calls |
76 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
1,366 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020 |
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Bulk (mt) |
232,926 |
Break bulk (mt) |
38,519 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
The port tariffs, as advised by the Port Management, are low compared to the other ports of the region, and government subsidies are in place.
On one hand the lower port rates endeavour to keep the costs of the commodities imported into Libya at an affordable rate, however conversely, there is no mechanism in the rates structure or operating budgets to include a percentage for the purchase of equipment, structured maintenance and the development through training of the human capital. The tariffs are very low, being established back to the 1980s. The below table illustrates open yard container storage tariff in Libyan ports in 2020.
Weeks |
Approx.Total Port tariff / container |
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20 ft (33.2 m³ ) |
40 ft (76.3 m³) |
40 ft (88.4 m³) |
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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 |
5 |
600 |
7 |
Container Berth |
4 |
800 |
8 |
Port Handling Equipment
Port equipment is managed by the government.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
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Container Gantries |
No |
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Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
2 |
50 mt and 100 mt |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
2 |
5x45 mt capacity |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
2 |
5x45 tons capacity |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Yes |
2 |
1x 1 Grain ship pneumatic conveyor 120 mt per hour |
Transtainer |
Yes |
2 |
45 mt |
Forklifts |
Yes |
10 |
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
90000 m2 open yard to store 20 ft & 40 ft |
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Other Capacity Details |
2000 m2 to store dangerous goods |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
150 |
150 |
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 sent to port authority prior to shipment arrival.
Once the custom clearance agent provides all clearance documents and finalizes the normal process, the shipment will be temporarily released, and transported (the shipment would be escorted by custom police) to the organization’s warehouse. Normally it takes from one to three working days to temporarily clear the shipment.
The warehouse will be closed and sealed until the Food and Drug Control Centre tests the commodities and confirms the compliance of the shipment with Libyan standards, thus, issuing the final release.
For more information on customs in Libya, please see the following link:
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
Tobruk port berths main activity is receiving General Cargo / Containers / Molding / Livestock / Oil Quay.
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 outside of the port.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
2 |
1,800 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
N/A | |
General Cargo |
1 |
50000 |
Stevedoring
The Port of Tobruk is operated by a governmental company, the Libyan Ports Company.
Hinterland Information
All cleared items are moved out of the port by private trucks. The trucks are categorized by size and 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
The port i said to be International Ships and Port Security (ISPS) compliant, presently undergoing an ISPS Audit Level 2.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
2 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
No |