Port Overview
Port of Misrata, also known as Port of Qasr Ahmed, is one of the most important ports in Libya due to its location and developed equipment. It is a commercial port serving Misrata city and the neighbouring cities, and it has been ranked as one of the best-operated seaports in Libya. The port has become a main destination for many international transport lines. The port capacity is 6,000,000 MT per year, with a maximum draft of 12m and a total berth length of 3,550m. The port includes a free zone established in 1978, with a total area of 300 ha. The port receives different types of commodities such as food, livestock, containers, petroleum, and oil products. The port is currently under a process of development and modernization with the objective of constructing additional berths with a total length of 2,250m, draft of 13m, to be able to receive 4 million containers per year. Misrata port is including a free zone. The port & Free zone are connected directly to the main highway by the heavy transportation road without crossing the city centre.
Port website: http://www.mfzly.com/en/
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 |
Misrata |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Misrata city about 12 km |
Port's Complete Name |
Misrata Seaport |
Latitude |
32.362183° |
Longitude |
15.219106° |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Misrata free zone |
Management Contact Person |
Ezzeddin Alhussein Zableh |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Misrata Airport 1. Libyan airlines 2. Afriqiyah Airways 3. Buraq Air 4. Libyan wings |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Misrata Port is managed and operated by The Misrata Free Zone.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link:
4.4 Libya Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
The channel draft at the port is 13 m maximum, and vessels with maximum 11 m depth can access. The port generally is not congested, cargoes move smoothly in the port and there is no delay for the coming vessels. No waiting time between arrival and berthing, also the priority is given to the humanitarian cargos. Mt includes the volume of the containers.
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
From November to March |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Other Comments |
None |
Handling Figures for 2020 |
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Vessel Calls |
1132 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
213,302 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020 |
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Bulk (mt) |
947,734 |
Break bulk (mt) |
2,265,782 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: http://www.mfzly.com/en/services
Main charges of the handling (storage fees are not included):
- Container 20 ft / 100.00 LYD
- Container 40 ft / 200.00 LYD
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
10 |
1854 |
11 |
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Container Berth |
10 |
2195 |
12 |
10A, 11,11A, 12, 13, 14, 16 |
Silo Berth |
2 |
400 |
11 |
4, 5 |
Berthing Tugs |
5 |
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Water Barges |
N/A |
11 |
These services provided by shipping agencies |
Please visit the following link that showing the available berths and for more information: http://www.mfzly.com/en/
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
10A, 11, 11A, 12,13,14 |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
10A, 11, 11A, 12,13,14 |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
1,2,7 |
Other Imports |
Port Handling Equipment
The port managed by the Government.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
Yes |
4 |
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Container Gantries |
Yes |
4 |
(2 RTG) & (2 STS). |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
11 |
(60-100) tons |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
12 |
45 tons capacity and 5 containers height |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
4 |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Yes |
3 |
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Transtainer |
No |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
17 |
3,5,7,12.5 tons |
Tugboats |
Yes |
5 |
Tugboats |
Pilot Boat |
Yes |
2 |
Pilot Boat |
Marine survey boat |
Yes |
1 |
Marine survey boat |
Container Facilities
The port has been ranked as one of the best operated Libyan seaports and has become a popular destination for many international transport lines, continuing the following storage facilities:
- Open storage yards of 60 hectares.
- Covered storage warehouses of 67,500 square meters.
- Grain silo with 40,000-ton capacity.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
Open storage yards of 60 hectares |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
6 |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
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Other Capacity Details |
Covered storage warehouses of 67,500 square meters |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
Maximum capacity is 3000 Container 20&40 ft per day |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
500 connection points for 20 ft & 40 ft |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
Up to 3000 container 20&40 ft. per day |
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Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
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 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.
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.
The port customs working hours: From Saturday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. The customs will keep running with limited activities out of the working hours and holidays, based on the need.
National legislation: General policy of humanitarian aids (for example: decreases, regulation, exempting aid from import duties and taxes, if certain types of goods are not duty & tax free) Humanitarian cargos are duties and taxes free.
A permission from Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required to get duties and taxes waived.
Required documents:
- 1x original and 1x copy of Bill of Lading
- 1x original of commercial Invoice in English
- 1x original Certificate of Origin Certified by Chamber of Commerce.
- 1x master packing list
For more information on customs in Libya, please see the following link:
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
RORO facilities: Berth and storage area are available.
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.6, also, a grain silo with 40,000-ton capacity is available at port.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
Inside storage are 9 warehouses with total of 67,000 m²
Open storage yards with capacity of 60 hectares.
Silo with available capacity up to 40,000 ton.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
6 |
67,500 m2 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
Up to 500 units |
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General Cargo |
60 ha |
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 is 24/7 security guards at the main gates patrol fast boats. Equipped with Surveillance cameras covers all storage areas. 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 |