Port Overview
Derna is a port city in eastern Libya, with a population of about 80,000. The city is located between Benghazi and Tobruk and it has a unique environment among Libyan cities, as is located at the eastern end of the Jebel Akhdar, (the green mountains). The Port of Derna is a medium-sized port and vessels entering the port have a maximum length of 33 meters.
In 2021, the port returned opeartional after about three years of closing as a direct result of the prevailing security situation in Derna.
Port working hours: from Sunday 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: Port of Derna Website
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 |
Derna City |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Tubrok 165 km |
Port's Complete Name |
Darnah Seaport |
Latitude |
32.761008° |
Longitude |
22.656081° |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
The Libyan Ports Company /The Socialist Company for Ports |
Management Contact Person |
Mr Ibrahim Saleh Lyas |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Abraq National Airport - Libyan Airlines - Afriqiyah Airways - Buraq Air |
Port Picture
- Containers & cars storage open yard;
- Cargo storage area Indoor/Warehouse. Completely demolished.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The Port of Derna is managed and operated by The Libyan Ports Company.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link:
4.4 Libya Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
The largest draft of ship that can be received is 7.5m. The port usually not congested. The average waiting time between arrival and berthing is from few hours to one or two days maximum, however, the priority is given to humanitarian assistance.
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
From November to March |
Major Import Campaigns |
N/A |
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Other Comments |
None |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
The following information has been collected from the Libyan Ports Company.
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 Port tariff / container |
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Weeks |
20 ft (33.2 m3) |
40 ft (76.3 m3) |
40 ft (88.4 m3) |
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 |
2 |
160 |
6 |
Container Berth |
5 |
805 |
8 |
Silo Berth |
1 |
170 |
8 |
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 |
Port Handling Equipment
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
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Container Gantries |
No |
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Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
4 |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
1 |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
3 |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Yes |
4 |
Transtainer |
No |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
15 |
Container Facilities
The port has 5 open yards to store containers.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
5 |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
N/A |
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Other Capacity Details |
3 warehouses of 40,000 m³ |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
N/A |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
N/A |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
500 |
500 |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/A |
N/A |
Customs Guidance
According to the national legislation, all humanitarian cargos are exempted from duties and taxes. Exemption letter/certificate should be obtained from Ministry Of Foreign Affairs And International Collaboration (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 one to three working days to temporary 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.
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
The Port of Derna has one passenger’s terminal, however out of service since many years. No operating plan has been published by government.
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.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
The main storage facilities as the following:
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
3 |
4,800 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
N/A |
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General Cargo |
5 |
220,000 |
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 recorded in a waiting list. The trucks movement process is managed by the Union of Trucks.
Port Security
The Port has a 25/7security guards located at the main gates.