Libya
Country name |
Libya |
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Official country name |
State of Libya |
Assessment Details |
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From |
01 September 2021 |
To |
25 December 2021 |
Name of Assessor |
Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal |
Title and Position |
Logistics Associate |
Table of Contents
Chapter | Name of Assessor | Organization | Date Updated |
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1 Libya Country Profile |
Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
1.1 Libya Humanitarian Background | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
1.2 Libya Regulatory Departments and Quality Control | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
1.3 Libya Customs Information | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2 Libya Logistics Infrastructure |
Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.1 Libya Port Assessment | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.1.1 Libya Port of Tripoli | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.1.2 Libya Port of Benghazi | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.1.3 Libya Port of Derna | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.1.4 Libya Port of Al-Braiga | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.1.5 Libya Port of Misrata | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.1.6 Libya Port of Al Khoms | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.2 Libya Aviation | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.2.1 Libya Tripoli International Airport | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.2.2 Libya Mitiga International Airport | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.2.3 Libya Sebha International Airport | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.2.4 Libya Benina International Airport | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.2.5 Libya Misrata Internationa Airport | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.2.6 Libya Al Abraq International Airport | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.2.7 Libya Kufrah Airport | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.3 Libya Road Assessment | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.3.1 Libya Border Crossing of Ras Ajdir | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.3.2 Libya Border Crossing of Dehiba Wazin | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.3.3 Libya Border Crossing of Amsaad-Salloum | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.4 Libya Railway Assessment | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.5 Libya Waterways Assessment | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.6 Libya Storage Assessment | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
2.7 Libya Milling Assessment | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
3 Libya Logistics Services |
Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
3.1 Libya Fuel | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
3.2 Libya Transporters | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
3.3 Libya Manual Labour | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
3.4 Libya Telecommunications | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
3.5 Libya Food and Additional Suppliers | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
3.5.1 Libya Food Suppliers | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
3.5.2 Libya Additional Suppliers | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
3.6 Libya Additional Services | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
3.7 Libya Waste Management and Recycling Infrastructure Assessment | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | February 2023 |
4 Libya Contact Lists |
Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
4.1 Libya Government Contact List | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
4.2 Libya Humanitarian Agency Contact List | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
4.3 Libya Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
4.4 Libya Port and Waterways Company Contact List | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
4.5 Libya Airport Company Contact List | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
4.6 Libya Storage and Milling Company Contact List | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
4.7 Libya Fuel Provider Contact List | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
4.8 Libya Transporter Contact List | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
4.9 Libya Railway Companies Contact List | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
4.10 Libya Supplier Contact List | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
4.11 Libya Additional Services Contact List | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
WREC | September 2023 | ||
5 Libya Annexes |
Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
5.1 Libya Acronyms & Abbreviations | Yasir Gmati and Ala Aljaddal | WFP | December 2021 |
Libya - 1 Libya Country Profile
Generic Information
Libya is a country in the Maghreb region in North Africa bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to east, Sudan to south east, Chad to south, Niger to the south west, Algeria to the west, Tunisia to the northwest, and maritime borders with Malta and Turkey. The sovereign state is made of three historical regions: Tripolitania, Fezzan and Cyrenaica. With an area of almost 700,000 square miles (1.8 million km2), Libya is the fourth largest country in Africa, the fourth largest in the Arab world and Arab League behind Algeria and the 16th largest country in the world. Libya has the 10th-largest proven oil reserves of any country in the world.The largest city and capital, Tripoli, is located in western Libya and contains over three million of Libya's seven million people.
Generic country information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a generic country overview, please consult the following sources:
Libya Wikipedia Country Information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libya
Libya IMF Country Information http://www.imf.org/en/Countries/LBY
Libya Economist Intelligence Unit Information* http://country.eiu.com/libya
(*note - this is a paid service)
Humanitarian Info
Libya World Food Programme Information http://www.wfp.org/countries/libya
Libya UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Information http://www.unocha.org/country/romena/country-profile/libya
Facts and Figures
Libya Wolfram Alpha Information https://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=libya
Libya World Bank Information http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/libya
Libya Population Information http://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/libya-population
Libya - 1.1 Libya Humanitarian Background
Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
Natural Disasters |
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Type |
Occurs |
Comments / Details |
Drought |
Yes |
In 1945 an unprecedentedly severe drought caused the loss of thousands of head of cattle. |
Earthquakes |
Yes |
Earthquake occurred in 1963 in Al Jabal Al Akhdar (in north eastern Libya). There is seismic activity in Libya specially in the north. |
Epidemics |
Yes |
COVID-19 in 2020 |
Extreme Temperatures |
Yes |
On Sep 13, 1922, El Azizia made history after a weather station there recorded the highest temperature ever directly measured on Earth: a blistering 58 degrees Celsius. |
Flooding |
Yes |
2013-2015-2017, heavy rainfall caused severe floods. |
Insect Infestation |
Yes |
Locust |
Mudslides |
No |
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Volcanic Eruptions |
No |
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High Waves / Surges |
No |
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Wildfires |
No |
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High Winds |
No |
Extreme weather changes due to global warming. |
Other Comments |
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Man-Made Issues |
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Civil Strife |
Yes |
- 1st Civil War (2011) : full-scale revolt against Ghaddafi Regime. On 20 October 2011 the last heavy fighting of the uprising came to an end in the city of Sirte, where Gaddafi was captured and killed. - 2nd Civil War (2014-2015): between the Government of National Accord in West of Libya, and Libya National Army (LNA) lead by Khalifa Haftar controlling mainly east of Libya. -3rd Civil War (2019-2020): between the Government of National Accord in West of Libya, and Libya National Army (LNA) lead by Khalifa Haftar that tried to advance in western region and the capitol Tripoli. |
International Conflict |
No |
|
Internally Displaced Persons |
Yes |
212,593 IDPs and 643,123 Returnees. |
Refugees Present |
Yes |
41, 681 refugees and asylum-seekers who are registered with UNHCR. |
Landmines / UXO Present |
Yes |
Mainly in Benghazi and Sirte |
Other Comments |
|
For a more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters
Seasonal Effects on Logistics Capacities
Seasonal Effects on Transport |
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Transport Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Primary Road Transport |
Winter (November to March) |
Although the rainfall in Libya is sporadic and rarely heavy, however a heavy rainfall in winters of 2013-2015-2017 in Tripoli and Benghazi caused a severe flood and thus, led to close of the roads, and Several major routes were impassable. This situation lasted for few days only. |
Secondary Road Transport |
Winter (November to March) |
Although the rainfall in Libya is sporadic and rarely heavy, however a heavy rainfall in winters of 2013-2015-2017 in Tripoli and Benghazi caused a severe flood and thus, led to close of the roads, and Several major routes were impossible. This situation lasted for few days only. |
Rail Transport |
N/A |
Libya has had no railway in operation since 1965, all previous narrow-gauge lines having been dismantled. |
Air Transport |
Winter |
Heavy rainfall in 2017 caused a severe flood. Due to this flood the departures in Mitiga Airport were experiencing disruptions from 1 to few days . |
Waterway Transport |
N/A |
The floods are not common in Libya, but the country has experienced number of severe floods in this millennium caused by the heavy rainfall and led to close the roads in Tripoli and Benghazi, and disruptions in the aviation at Mitiga Airport.
Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling |
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Activity Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Storage |
Winter (November to January) |
In case of floods the routes to the warehouse would be hard to access for few days. This is a rare situation, but it occurred several times in this millennium. |
Handling |
No |
There are no potential seasonal bottlenecks might affect the storage and handling process.
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
GOVERNMENT
Libya is suffering from the political instability and a vacuum of effective governance, thus its capacity to respond to emergencies is very limited including the capacity of the military and civil defence. Until this point in time, the government hasn’t established a NDMO for emergencies. Although during early days of the Covid pandemic, the government established a Crises Committee to manage the crises headed by a senior military officer. Nevertheless, the government and through its different ministries (MOFA, Ministry of Displacement, MoH, MOE, Central bank…etc.) try to cooperate with the humanitarian community to ensure the smooth flow of the humanitarian services to the beneficiaries.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link:
HUMANITARIAN COMMUNITY
In 2021, HRP partners aim to reach approximately 451,000 people, 36 percent of the 1.3 million people identified to need humanitarian assistance. These are people with the most severe needs because of a partial or total collapse of living standards and basic services, increased reliance on negative coping strategies, and widespread physical and mental harm.
The response will target five groups identified as particularly vulnerable—internally displaced persons, non-displaced.
Libyans, returnees, and migrants and refugees— across all 22 Mantikas in the country. Based on assessed needs, the response prioritizes provision of or access to critical services, such as education, health, protection, and hygiene and sanitation, as well as providing access to basic household goods and commodities including food and essential non-food items.
Libya continues to struggle to cope with the effects of ongoing conflict and insecurity, an economic and governance crisis, and the impacts of COVID-19. In 2020, around 2.5 million people have been the most affected, with 1.3 million people having the most severe needs and requiring humanitarian assistance. This is the result of a deterioration or partial collapse of living standards and basic services, an increased reliance on the use of negative coping strategies and widespread grave violations of human rights and significant impact on physical and mental wellbeing. “OCHA”.
Hundreds of thousands of people across the country are living in unsafe conditions and in volatile conflict areas, with little or no access to basic household goods and essential commodities, and with limited access to functioning basic services and utilities. This includes people exposed to violence and unable to access life-saving medical assistance, essential medicines, food, safe drinking water and sanitation, shelter and education.
The humanitarian organizations play a big role to relive the suffering of people in Libya. There are more than 70 UN agencies, INGOs and NGO are operating in Libya to provide the humanitarian assistance.
UNHCR is one of the UN agencies that operates many programs through the partners such as IMC and Cesvi to improve protection and life-saving assistance to displaced people, refugees, asylum-seekers and host communities. This includes supporting local public services which benefit the whole community, such as hospitals and schools.
IOM has a significant and wide presence on the ground, they distribute NFI, including clothes, shoes, and other necessities, as well as hygiene kits to IDP families and migrants, IOM has also provided immediate humanitarian assistance to several hundred migrants rescued at sea by the Libyan Coast Guard through the provision of specialized health care including psychosocial support, clothing, hygiene articles and other necessities.
IOM Libya is currently implementing a community stabilization program aims at promoting peace and stability for IDPs, migrants and local host communities in Libya, and to build local capacities and promote peace initiatives with local authorities, NGOs and CSOs through training activities and support inter and intra community dialogue.
IOM also established Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) with the purpose of providing accurate and timely information on the locations and movements of IDPs, returnees and migrants.
ICRC gives relief assistance for beneficiaries in Libya. They distribute aid in the form of food and essential household items such as mattresses, blankets, kitchen sets, jerry cans, buckets, diapers, and hygiene kits. ICRC teams also provides medical supplies to hospitals and health-care facilities, and support patients with physical disabilities.
The attached map shows the operational capacity of humanitarian organizations by Mantiqa (as of August 2021):
https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/libya_access_snapshot-august_2021.pdf.
For more information on humanitarian agency contact details, please see the following link:
4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List.
Libya - 1.2 Libya Regulatory Departments and Quality Control
One of the main governmental entity empowered in regulatory activities is The Libyan National Centre for Standardization and Metrology (LNCSM) is a governmental institution established in 1991 and is based in Tripoli, LNCSM is governed by a Board of Directors, headed by the Ministry of Planning, and comprising 10 representatives from different Ministries. The main task of LNCSM is to develop national Standards (and/or adapt international standards). LNCSM also grants a voluntary Libyan Quality Mark and accredits inspection bodies. Besides, the centre activities are:
- Preparation, issuing, accrediting, reviewing and quality control of national standards in all fields of products and services, and disseminating and selling these standards.
- Harmonization of Libyan standards with Arab, regional and international specifications, and accreditation of standards issued by Arab, regional or international organizations.
- Standards coordination between normal, Arab, Regional and international bodies in order to promote the exportation of national goods and products.
- Expand the cooperation between the Arab, Regional and International bodies, in the fields of common interest.
- Proposing accreditation of testing facilities and laboratories for testing, inspection, analysis and calibration, inspection offices, and qualifying conformity certificates grantors and following up their performance.
- Setting and implementing the national metrology system, keeping the national references of the national standards, and developing and accrediting measurements and calibration methods.
- Preparing a national quality programme aiming at improving the performance efficiency of the public and private production and service institutions, and supervising its implementation.
- Issuing a Libyan quality mark system specifying the relations and organizing the conditions for the permission of its use.
LNCSM contacts:
Website: http://www.lncsm.org.ly/
E-mail : info@lncsm.org.ly
Tel: +218 21 463 0885
Other governmental entity is the administrative Control Authority (ACA) which aims to achieve effective administrative control over the executive bodies in the country and follow up its work to ascertain the fulfils of its responsibilities and duties in the fields of its competence and implementation of laws and regulations.
ACA contacts:
Website: www.aca.gov.ly
E-mail : ico@aca.gov.ly
Tel: +218 21 334 2166
Under the supervision of this authority, the National Food & Drug Control Centre (FDCC) works to conduct the quality control of food and drugs, and ascertain that all locally produced and importing food and drugs meet the Libyan standard specifications.
FDCC contacts:
Website: https://www.fdcc.ly/
E-mail : info@fdcc.ly
Tel : +218 21 444 1491
For more information on regulatory departments and quality control laboratories’ contact details, please see the following links:
4.1 Libya Government Contact List
4.3 Libya Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List
Libya - 1.3 Libya Customs Information
Duties and Tax Exemption
For contact information regarding government custom authorities, please follow the link below:
4.1 Libya Government Contact List
Emergency Response
[Note: This section contains information which is related and applicable to ‘crisis’ times. These instruments can be applied when an emergency is officially declared by the Government. When this occurs, there is usually a streamlined process to import goods duty and tax free.]
In the following table, state which of the following agreements and conventions apply to the country and if there are any other existing ones
Agreements / Conventions Description |
Ratified by Country? |
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WCO (World Customs Organization) member |
Yes 01 Nov 1983 |
Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention |
Yes 24 Aug 2006 |
OCHA Model Agreement |
Yes |
Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) |
N/A |
Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration) |
N/A |
Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response)
As described in the Libyan Law No. (10) of 2010 on customs, Chapter (5)” Temporary Exemption”:
https://customs.ly/ova_doc/law-of-customs/
Organizational Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status |
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United Nations Agencies |
Libyan Law No. (10) of 2010 on customs, Chapter (5), Article (182) |
Non Governmental Organizations |
Duties and taxes exemption Letter from NGO/INGO to ministry of foreign affairs along with an application containing the list of imports materials |
Exemption Certificate Application Procedure
Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure |
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Generalities (include a list of necessary documentation) |
- Duties and taxes exemption letter from NGO to ministry of foreign affairs along with an application containing the list of imports items; - Notification of arrival of the arrived consignment. “the shipping agency will provide one at the time of the consignment arrival to any of Libyan ports/Airports”; - 1x copy of Bill of Lading of the imported items; - 1x copy of Certificate of Origin of the imported items. |
Process to be followed (step by step or flowchart) |
- Prepare a letter to MoFA immunities department; - Fill-up the imports application form provided by MoFA containing the imports details; - Submit the above along with the copy of COO, and copy B/L, and copy of the notification of arrival to MoFA; - Within 2-3 working days MoFA should issue the exemption letter for the arrived consignment. |
Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicle & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
Invoice |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes, 1 x copy |
Yes, 1 x copy |
Yes, 1 x copy |
Yes, 1 x copy |
Yes, 1 x copy |
Yes, 1 x copy |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
|
Packing Lists |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other Documents |
Preparing a letter to MoFA immunities department along with the imports application containing the imports details |
Preparing a letter to MoFA immunities department along with the imports application containing the imports details |
Preparing a letter to MoFA immunities department along with the imports application containing the imports details |
Preparing a letter to MoFA immunities department along with the imports application containing the imports details |
Preparing a letter to MoFA immunities department along with the imports application containing the imports details |
Preparing a letter to MoFA immunities department along with the imports application containing the imports details |
Customs Clearance
General Information
Customs Information |
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Document Requirements |
- Approved MoFA exemptions letter. - 1x original copy of delivery order from the shipping agency. - 1x master detailed packing list. - 1x original of commercial invoice. - 1x original Certificate of Origin Certified by Chamber of Commerce. - ج.ل 40 |
Embargoes |
N/A |
Prohibited Items |
Pornographic material / Drugs and medicines / Firearms and weapons/ ammunition/ Anti-Islamic religious materials. |
General Restrictions |
N/A |
Customs Clearance Document Requirements
Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
D&T Exemption Certificate |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO] |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO] |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO] |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO] |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO] |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO] |
Invoice |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO] |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO] |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO] |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO] |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO] |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO] |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
1x original is required. If SWB 1x copy. This is applied to both UN and NGOs. |
1x original is required. If SWB 1x copy. This is applied to both UN and NGOs. |
1x original is required. If SWB 1x copy. This is applied to both UN and NGOs. |
1x original is required. If SWB 1x copy. This is applied to both UN and NGOs. |
1x original is required. If SWB 1x copy. This is applied to both UN and NGOs. |
1x original is required. If SWB 1x copy. This is applied to both UN and NGOs. |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Packing Lists |
One original detailed packing list is required. This is applied to both UN and NGOs. |
One original detailed packing list is required. This is applied to both UN and NGOs. |
One original detailed packing list is required. This is applied to both UN and NGOs. |
One original detailed packing list is required. This is applied to both UN and NGOs. |
One original detailed packing list is required. This is applied to both UN and NGOs. |
One original detailed packing list is required. This is applied to both UN and NGOs. |
Phytosanitary Certificate |
One original detailed packing list is required. This is applied to both UN and NGOs |
N/A |
One original detailed packing list is required. This is applied to both UN and NGOs |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Other Documents |
1 original certificate of origin, 1 Original of fumigation certificate, 1Origion of NON-GMO certificate. |
1 original copy of certificate of origin. |
1 original copy of certificate of origin. |
1 original copy of certificate of origin. |
1 original copy of certificate of origin. |
1 original copy of certificate of origin. |
Transit Regime
There are certain procedures and documentation for such imports, a guarantee needs to be paid by the forwarder to the customs authority which will later be returned after official confirmation on customs the declaration by customs staff at the last customs checkpoint on the border. Customs then confirm that all transited cargo (same quantity, quality) has departed Libya. Transit cargo from the entry point in Libya to the departure point must remain under customs guard and remain sealed.
Clearance Formalities
Clearance formalities for importation of goods are as described as below:
- Receipt of full set of original shipping documents.
- Checking of documents for completeness and correctness.
- Submitting of original shipping documents to the customs clearance agency.
- Issuance of customs declaration and forms including classification of goods as per customs rules.
- Evaluation of payable services fees and/or tax according to valid current exchange rates.
Libya - 2 Libya Logistics Infrastructure
Generally, Libya suffers from the absence of sophisticated management that uses the appropriate means for obtaining data. Moreover, the lack of systematic and organised statistics has led to a noticeable failure in the transportation facilities and insufficient investments in infrastructure financed by the Libyan Central government. Decision and policy making require intensive amount of data and complex analyses.
The national logistics infrastructure has been suffering from the war and the instable situation mainly due to lack of security guarantees in Libya, however there is still a good infrastructure available in the big cities: Tripoli, Misratah, and Benghazi…etc.
There are governmental plans in place to improve the infrastructure in Libya such as:
- Implementing 400km coastal road project.
- Plans for a new railway network is still under construction. There is no progress on it due to security issues.
- Plans for a large power capacity expansion programme.
- Investment in infrastructure by the foreign and private investors is still unthinkable because of the current absence of stability.
In 31st Aug 21, Prime Minister of GNU announced to launch of the development programme for the last quarter of 2021 under the name ‘‘Reviving Life’’, projects will target roads, schools, hospitals, clinics, digging water wells, installing desalination plants, and others.
In Aug 2021, the coastal road from Tripoli to Benghazi was reopened for public signalling a major unity indicator between the factions in the east and West. The road link Tunisian and Egyptian border crossing through Libya.
Libya - 2.1 Libya Port Assessment
Overview
There are four main commercial seaports in western Libya: Tripoli, Khoms, Misratah and Zwarah seaports, while in eastern Libya there are two main seaports, Benghazi and Tobruk seaports. Also, there are two small seaports in the eastern region: Al-Braiga Port and Port of Derna.
Libya - 2.1.1 Port of Tripoli
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 |
|
---|---|
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 |
|||
---|---|---|---|
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) |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
|
|
Please visit this website for more info: http://www.lma.ly/ta3memat/ports/tipoli.pdf
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
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
|
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
Yes |
4 |
Good |
Tugs |
Yes |
7 |
Good |
Container Gantries |
No |
|
|
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 |
|
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
29 |
Good |
linking Boat |
Yes |
2 |
|
Pollution Control Boat |
Yes |
1 |
|
Floating cranes |
Yes |
2 |
|
Pilot Boat |
Yes |
3 |
|
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
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. |
|
Daily Take Off Capacity |
Max. capacity is 2500 Containers 20 & 40 ft per day |
|
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. |
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
About 2500 Containers 20 &40 ft per day. |
|
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
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 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) |
---|---|---|
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 |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
2 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |
2021 Tripoli Port Pictures:
Libya - 2.1.2 Libya Port of Benghazi
Port Overview
The Port of Benghazi is one of the biggest ports in Libya, located in the eastern side of Libya on the Mediterranean coast, with total size: 4,400,000 m². The port is managed by the Libyan Ports Company. The Port of Benghazi resumed operations in October 2017, having suspended operations in 2014, due to internal disruptions. The infrastructure is in workable condition, navigation and buoys are in place. Up until 2007, the Port of Benghazi was the primary gateway for the inward traffic of humanitarian cargo destined to the operations in Sudan and Chad.
The port consists of:
- The old harbour: it contains nine berths (1-9) for receiving general cargo, containers and berthing tugs, the “Old Port “is no longer in use due to infrastructural damage.
- Juliana harbour: It contains nine berths (10-18) for receiving general cargo and containers, silos, direct delivery goods and bulk items.
The port working hours: From Saturday to Thursday, 7:00 to 18:00. The port still runs limited activities outside of the working hours and during holidays, based on the need.
Key port information may be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Libya |
Province or District |
Benghazi |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Benghazi 8.4 km |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Benghazi |
Latitude |
32.112778 |
Longitude |
20.040000 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Libyan Port Company |
Management Contact Person |
Hussein Al Sharaa |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Benghazi Airport Only Libyan airlines depart and arrive from/to the airport |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The Port of Benghazi is 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
Channel draft is 12.5 m maximum; 11 m vessel depth can access. The port is not currently congested. Humanitarian shipments are given priority at the port. The port has no major limitations/bottlenecks.
The dedicated port shed, located on the quay side, remains structurally sound, repairs are required to the roof, side panels and the sliding doors. The operating structure requires an infusion of cargo handling equipment, warehouse, and terminal space. All the quay walls have new and serviceable fenders which are in good condition. The average waiting time between arrival and berthing is three days.
The “Old Port “is no longer in use due to infrastructural damage.
Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From November to March |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
Handling Figures for 2020 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
536 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
59,794 TEU |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020 |
|
---|---|
Bulk (mt) |
854,678 including container volume |
Break bulk (mt) |
898,222 including container volume |
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 |
Aprox.Total Port tarifs / container |
||
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 |
1,025 |
1,094 |
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
2 |
160 |
6 |
Container Berth |
5 |
805 |
8 |
Silo Berth |
1 |
170 |
8 |
Water Barges |
8.5 |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
898,222 mt |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
NA |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
NA |
Other Imports |
854,678 mt bulk |
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment is managed by the government. The Port of Benghazi is managed and operated by the Libyan Ports Company.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
No |
||
Container Gantries |
No |
||
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
2 |
Liebherr Mobile cranes (75 mt and 100 mt) |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
14 |
45 mt and 12 mt capacity |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
9 |
45 mt and 60 mt capacity |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Yes |
11 |
capacity 300 mt per hour and grain ship pneumatic conveyor 120 tons per hour |
Transtainer |
No |
The only way to offload containers is by mobile crane |
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
19 |
7 mt, 12 mt, and 3 mt |
Tugs |
Yes |
5 |
|
Mooring Boat |
Yes |
1 |
|
Floating cranes |
Yes |
1 |
|
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft and 40 ft |
---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
1 yard for 20 ft and 40 ft |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
1 |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Up to 100 stations |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
100-150 TEUs |
Number of Reefer Stations |
Up to 100 stations |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
150 TEUs |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
NA |
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: 1.3 Customs Information
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
Benghazi Port berths’ main activity is receiving general cargo / containers / livestock / oil. Libya’s Ports and Maritime Transport Authority put forward a proposal of the Benghazi marine passenger terminal and yacht marina to local investment.
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.
Ship-shore bulk handling equipment are located at berth 7. The most significant traffic is liquid bulk, through tankers. Dry bulk consists mostly of grain and cement.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo |
1 |
7500 m² |
Refrigerated Cargo |
N/A |
|
General Cargo |
1 |
7500 m² |
Stevedoring
The Port of Benghazi 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 |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
2 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
No |
2.1.3 Libya Port of Derna
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 |
|
---|---|
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 |
||
---|---|---|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From November to March |
Major Import Campaigns |
N/A |
|
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 |
|||
---|---|---|---|
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) |
---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
2 |
160 |
6 |
Container Berth |
5 |
805 |
8 |
Silo Berth |
1 |
170 |
8 |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
No |
|
Container Gantries |
No |
|
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
4 |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
1 |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
3 |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Yes |
4 |
Transtainer |
No |
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
15 |
Container Facilities
The port has 5 open yards to store containers.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
5 |
|
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A |
|
Refrigerated Container Stations |
N/A |
|
Other Capacity Details |
3 warehouses of 40,000 m³ |
|
Daily Take Off Capacity |
N/A |
|
Number of Reefer Stations |
N/A |
|
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) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo |
3 |
4,800 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
N/A |
|
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.
2.1.4 Libya Port of Al-Braiga
Port Overview
Al-Braiga port also known as Mersa Brega or Marsa al-Brega is Mediterranean port on the Gulf of Sidra in north-eastern Libya, the port is a major commercial oil port with an artificial harbour and several offshore berths which can handle tankers up to VLCC size as well as general cargo and RoRo vessels. The port is owned and operated by the Sirte Oil company a subsidiary of the National Oil Corporation and its primary use is an oil terminal.
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.
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Libya |
Province or District |
Brega |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Ajdabiya 75 km |
Port's Complete Name |
Marsa al-Brega |
Latitude |
30.409028° |
Longitude |
19.590611° |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Sirt Oil Company |
Management Contact Person |
Mr. Mohamed Alhoni |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Marsa Brega Airport |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The port of Al-Braiga is managed and operated by the Sirt Oil 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 10 m. The port is small and never 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 |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
||
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From November to March |
|
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
||
Other Comments |
None |
||
Handling Figures for 2020 |
|||
Vessel Calls |
14 |
||
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
667 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020 |
|
---|---|
Bulk (mt) |
N/A |
Break bulk (mt) |
48,394 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
The following is based on the information collected from the Libyan Port 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 |
|||
---|---|---|---|
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) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
2 |
380 |
10 |
|
Container Berth |
2 |
740 |
10 |
|
Port Handling Equipment
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
No |
|
Container Gantries |
No |
|
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
30 tons |
Reachstacker |
No |
|
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
|
Transtainer |
No |
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
12 |
Container Facilities
Basically, Sirt Oil Company operates an off-shore oil terminal. The primary types of cargo handled in Port of Al-Braiga are crude oil, oil and petrochemical products as well as some general cargo.
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.
For more information on customs in Libya, please see the following link:
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
The port has no passenger’s terminal.
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
There is no available handling equipment to discharge grain and bulk at this port.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
The available storage facilities at this port are oil tanks and open yards.
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 24/7 security guards at the main gates and the port is equipped with firefighting system.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
2 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |
Libya - 2.1.5 Libya Port of Misrata
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 |
|
---|---|
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 |
||
---|---|---|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From November to March |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
|
Other Comments |
None |
Handling Figures for 2020 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
1132 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
213,302 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020 |
|
---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
10 |
1854 |
11 |
|
Container Berth |
10 |
2195 |
12 |
10A, 11,11A, 12, 13, 14, 16 |
Silo Berth |
2 |
400 |
11 |
4, 5 |
Berthing Tugs |
5 |
|
||
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
Yes |
4 |
|
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 |
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Yes |
3 |
|
Transtainer |
No |
||
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 |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Open storage yards of 60 hectares |
|
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
6 |
|
Refrigerated Container Stations |
||
Other Capacity Details |
Covered storage warehouses of 67,500 square meters |
|
Daily Take Off Capacity |
Maximum capacity is 3000 Container 20&40 ft per day |
|
Number of Reefer Stations |
500 connection points for 20 ft & 40 ft |
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
Up to 3000 container 20&40 ft. per day |
|
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) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo |
6 |
67,500 m2 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
Up to 500 units |
|
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 |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
2 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |
Libya - 2.1.6 Libya Port of Al Khoms
Port Overview
Al Khoms is a medium-sized Port. The port was built on an area of 249 hectares. The types of vessels regularly calling at Khoms are Container Ship (34%), Bulk Carrier (15%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (9%), Fishing Vessel (4%). The maximum length of the vessels recorded to having entered this port is 187 meters. The maximum draught is 11 meters.
Al Khoms is located at West Mediterranean; it is also known as Khoms. The port itself consists of 20th medium sized berths with lengths ranging from 75 to 1900 meters and maximum drafts ranging from 10.5 to 11.5 meters depending on the berth. The port is well organized, functioning well.
Port website: https://lpclibya.com/
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Libya |
Province or District |
Al Khoms |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Khoum’s city 0.00 km |
Port's Complete Name |
ميناء الخمس البحري Port of Al Khoms |
Latitude |
32.676056° |
Longitude |
14.241278° |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Libyan Ports Company |
Management Contact Person |
Mr. Omar Almenshaz |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Misratah International Airport MRA - Libyan Airlines - Afriqiyah Airways - Libyan wings Airlines - Buraq Air Global Aviation and Services Group |
Port Picture
As illustrated above, the port consists of 20 berths (sequentially named from 1 to 20), and 11 storage areas. The main and paved storage area is the one located close to berths 14 &15. About 15 hectares in/outdoor.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Libyan Ports Company is managing and operating the port.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link:
4.4 Libya Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
Al Khoms port is one of the important ports in Western Libya, and is widely used for commercial purpose, so the port is generally congested, and the time between arrival and berthing is from 2 hours to 2 days (depends on the congestion), however the port management gives the priority to the humanitarian cargos, so no significant delay is expected.
The channel draft is 16m with maximum 11m vessel depth that can access, and the cargo-handling MTs includes the volume and weight of the containers.
Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From November to March |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
|
Other Comments |
None |
Handling Figures for 2020 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
334 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
80,593 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020 |
|
---|---|
Bulk (mt) |
585,208 |
Break bulk (mt) |
203,873 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
The following is based on the collected information from port authorities.
Bulk: 5.5 LYD/m3
Break bulk: 50.00 LYD / Container (20 ft and 40 ft have the same rate)
Approx. Total Port tariff / container |
|||
---|---|---|---|
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) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
5 berths |
920 |
10.5 |
Berths, 6, 7, 12, 10, & 18 |
Container Berth |
3 berths |
730 |
10.5 |
Berths, 13, 14, & 15 |
Silo Berth |
N/A |
Direct delivery, no available storage area, using Vacuum to off-load – 600 MT-hr |
||
Berthing Tugs |
2 |
32 |
4 |
3500 hr & 2800 hr power |
Water Barges |
None |
These services provided by shipping agencies. |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
All can be used |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
All can be used |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
Berth No.6 |
Other Imports |
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment is managed by a governmental company, Libyan Port Company.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
No |
||
Container Gantries |
No |
||
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
3 |
In Good condition |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
3 |
In Good condition |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
16 |
In Good condition |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Yes |
23 |
In Good condition |
Transtainer |
Yes |
2 |
In Good condition |
Forklifts |
No |
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
One main storage area about 15 Hectares for 20 & 40 ft containers. |
|
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
One main storage area about 15 Hectares for 20 & 40 ft containers. |
|
Refrigerated Container Stations |
One storage station for 20 &40 ft containers able to receive 520 refrigerated containers. |
|
Other Capacity Details |
Other unpaved storage areas used to store cars and animals. |
|
Daily Take Off Capacity |
300 – 400 containers. |
|
Number of Reefer Stations |
Three storage areas containing 520 electricity plugs can supply max. 520 reefers with total storage space area about 15,000.00 m2. |
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
450 containers in total. |
|
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
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 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.
Required documents:
I- Original Certificate of origin attested by Chamber of commerce of at the country of origin. Customs may request to translate it to Arabic language;
II- Original Invoice. Customs may request to translate it to Arabic language;
III- Packing List. Customs may request to translate it to Arabic language;
IV- Delivery order issued by ship liner.
Hours of operation:
Mainly working hours: from Saturday to Thursday, from 7:00 to 19:00. However, the port might continue functioning out of working hours in emergency situations.
The Customs offices located out of the port borders. Working hours from Sunday to Thursday 9:00 to 14:00.
For more information on customs in Libya, please see the following link:
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
RoRO facilities: Berth no. 6 can be used for RoRo shipments, using the same main storage area.
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, there is no grain storage facility at the port.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
The main and paved storage area is the one located close to berths 14 &15. (about 15 hectares). No Indoor warehouses available in the port, the main storage are outdoor areas.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo |
Three indoor warehouses total CBM can stored about 51,840 m3. |
|
Refrigerated Cargo |
Using the same 3 storage areas that containing 520 electricity plugs can connect max. 520 reefers with total storage space area. |
15,000 |
General Cargo |
Stevedoring
The port is operated by one governmental company Libyan Ports Company, total amount of laborers is about 1000 employees, about 800 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 the downtown at the north coast of Al Khoms, 24/7 security guarded are available at the main gates, in addition to 3 patrol fast boats. Surveillance cameras covers all storage areas.
There have been no attacks at the port, and the risks to vessels conducting operations at the port is assessed to be low.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
2 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |
2.1.7 Libya Port of Tobruk
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 |
|
---|---|
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 |
||
---|---|---|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From October to March |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
|
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 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
76 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
1,366 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020 |
|
---|---|
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 |
||
---|---|---|---|
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) |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
No |
||
Container Gantries |
No |
||
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 |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
90000 m2 open yard to store 20 ft & 40 ft |
|
Other Capacity Details |
2000 m2 to store dangerous goods |
|
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) |
---|---|---|
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 |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
2 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
No |
Libya - 2.1.8 Port of Zuwara
Port Overview
Marsa Zuwara is the seaport of Zuwara town, a busy coastal town situated 110 km west of Tripoli, and about 40 km east of the Tunisian border. The town has a small airport, mainly used by the government and which will be developed into an international airport as part of the Zuwara Free Trade Zone.
Port website: http://www.lma.ly/
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Libya |
Province or District |
Zuwara |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Zuwara city 0.00 km |
Port's Complete Name |
Zuwara Sea port |
Latitude |
32.925011° |
Longitude |
12.119361° |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Libyan Ports Company/ Socialist Company for Ports |
Management Contact Person |
+218 51 627910-15 / 615400 - 623745 |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Zuwara National Airport (about 40 km East), Tripoli International Airport (110 km East). |
Port Picture
As it shown in the picture above, the commercial port consists of 2 berths 4m deep a floaty jetty can accommodate vessel up to 65m in length max draft 5.0m anchorage.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Libyan Ports Company. Managing and operating the port.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link:
4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
The largest vessel that the port can accommodate is 65m in length and max draft 5.0m anchorage. The port is not congested. The port max capacity is approximately 200,000 tons per year.
Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From October to March |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
|
Other Comments |
|
Handling Figures for 2020 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
7 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
52 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020 |
|
---|---|
Bulk (mt) |
0 |
Break bulk (mt) |
300 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
The port tariffs as advised by the Port Management to be low compared to the other ports of the region, there is an inherited concept of cross government subsidy.
On one hand the lower port rates endeavour to ensure and keep the costs of the landed commodities to Libya at an affordable rate (debatable as Libya is an expensive country), 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 as important the development through training of the human capital. The tariffs are very low, being established back to the 1980s, however, the below table illustrates open yard container storage tariff in Libyan ports in 2020.
Weeks |
Aprox.Total Port tariff / container |
||
---|---|---|---|
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) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
2 |
65 |
5 |
|
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment is managed by the Government.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
No |
||
Container Gantries |
No |
||
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
1 |
|
Reachstacker |
Yes |
1 |
|
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
1 |
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
||
Transtainer |
No |
||
Forklifts |
Yes |
10 |
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
24000 |
|
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
28000 |
|
Refrigerated Container Stations |
1 storage station for 20 &40 ft containers able |
|
Other Capacity Details |
Other unpaved storage areas used to store cars. |
|
Daily Take Off Capacity |
N/A |
|
Number of Reefer Stations |
||
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
|
|
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.
For more information on customs in Libya, please see the following link:
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
RoRO facilities: Berth no.2 can be used for RoRo shipments, using the same main storage area.
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, there is no grain storage facility at the port.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
The main and paved storage area is the one located close to berths 2. No Indoor warehouses available in the port, the main storage are outdoor areas.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
|
Refrigerated Cargo |
Using the same 1 Storage areas that containing 520 electricity plugs can connect Max. 520 reefers with total storage space area. |
2,000 |
General Cargo |
Stevedoring
The port is Operated by one governmental company, Libyan Ports Company. The total amount of laborers is about 150 employees, about 70 on ground operation and handling, and about 80 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 the downtown at the north coast of Zuwara, 24/7 security guarded are available at the main gates, in addition to 2 patrol fast boats. Surveillance cameras covers all storage areas.
There have been no attacks at the port within 2020, and the risks to vessels conducting operations at the port is assessed to be low.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
2 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |
Libya - 2.2 Libya Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/
Libya joined the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 1944, the administrative structure for Libyan civil aviation was founded on 23 February 1953 under the Libyan Aviation Administration, which represents legitimacy and legislative authority of the Libyan state in all forums and in front of bodies of local and international organizations.
Libyan Airports:
Airports in Libya are classified in 3 categories:
- Civil airports for public use;
- Military airports;
- Private airports do not open to the public.
Airports that are joint use, both civil and military, are shown as civil airports.
Airlines: International flights are provided by Libyan Arab Airlines (national airline) and the African lines, a group of joint stock companies or semi-private, such as Buraq Air, Libya Wings Air.
- Tripoli International Airport: As part of the 2014 Libyan Civil War, the airport was heavily damaged in the Battle of Tripoli Airport. However, it was reported that Mitiga had become the last functioning airport in Tripoli till this report date in December 2021;
- Mitiga International Airport: working normally;
- Benghazi International Airport: working normally;
- Sabha International Airport: working normally, mainly used for local flights;
- Kufrah Airport: working normally, mainly used for local flights.
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links:
4.1 Libya Government Contact List
4.5 Libya Airport Company Contact List
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
For all Aviation roles and procedures matters can found on the following link: https://caa.gov.ly/en/rules-regulations/
Libya - 2.2.1 Libya Tripoli International Airport
Airport Details
Note: the entire passenger terminal is demolished and the airport is unworkable condition. (Assessed on November 2021)
As part of the 2014 Libyan Civil War, the airport was heavily damaged in the Battle of Tripoli Airport, the airport reopened for limited commercial use in July 2017. In April 2019, however, it was reported that Mitiga had become the functioning airport in Tripoli till this report date in Nov 21.
Tripoli International Airport had one main passenger terminal that served international and domestic departures and arrivals. The terminal hall was a five-story building with an area of 33,000 square meters (360,000 sq ft) and was capable of handling three million passengers annually. Check-in facilities were all located on the ground floor. The departure gates were located on the floor above as was the duty-free section. Beside this was a prayer room and a first-class lounge which served business class and above on almost all airlines operating from the airport. Seen on google maps, the entire passenger terminal is demolished, however the jet ways can still be seen sitting in the position relative to their formal gates.
The airport operated 24 hours a day. There was no overnight accommodation at the airport but there were plans to build an airport hotel to serve transit flyers. A restaurant was on the fourth floor of the international terminal. The head office of the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority was on the airport property.
The airport's cargo-handling facilities include cranes, heavy forklifts, roller pallet lifts, and conveyor belts. There was twenty-four-hour fire protection at the airport with 112 trained personnel working at the fire station. “Source from Wikipedia”
Airport Location |
|
---|---|
Country |
Libya |
Province / District |
Tripoli |
Town or City (Closest) |
Ben Ghashir 11.5 km |
Airport's Complete Name |
Tripoli International Airport |
Latitude | 32.66944 |
Longitude | 13.15667 |
Elevation (ft and m) | 263 ft / 80 m |
IATA Code | TIP |
ICAO Code | HLLT |
Airport Picture
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3,601 m (11,814 ft) x 35 m (Usable Length : 2,637 m ( 8,651 ft)) |
Orientation |
09 / 27 |
Surface |
360 m cement / concrete thresholds. rest asphalt/ concrete |
Runway #2 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2350 m x 45 (Usable Length: 2235 m ) |
Orientation |
18 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
|
|
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: |
N/A |
||
Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet |
N/A |
||
Total aircraft parking area (m²) |
1835 |
||
Storage Area (mt) |
9,875 |
Cubic Meters (m³) |
N/A |
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) |
Yes |
If "Yes" specify below |
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Max Capacity (mt) |
N/A |
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) |
Yes |
||
Loading Ramps (Yes / No) |
Cranes, roller pallet lift |
Libya - 2.2.2 Mitiga International Airport
Libya - 2.2.3 Libya Sebha International Airport
Airport Overview
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Libya |
Province or District |
Sebha |
Nearest Town or City |
Sebha |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Sebha International Airport |
Latitude |
26.98696 |
Longitude |
14.47253 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
1,427 ft / 424 m |
IATA Code |
SEB |
ICAO Code |
HLLS |
Open From (hours) |
00:00 |
Open To (hours) |
24:00 |
For information on Libya Sebha International Airport contacts, please see the following link:
4.5 Libya Airport Company Contact List
Airport Picture
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3960 m x 45 m (Usable length 3600 m) |
Orientation |
13/30 |
Surface |
300 m at either end cement / concrete; the rest is asphalt |
Runway #2 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1850m x 30m (Usable length 1360 m) |
Orientation |
06/24 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes, needs maintenance |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes, maintenance works in progress |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
|
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: |
B747 |
||
Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet |
N/A |
||
Total aircraft parking area (m²) |
240 m x 80 m useable; 2 Airplane can be accommodated. Rest of the area needs maintenance. |
||
Storage Area (mt) |
5000 |
Cubic Meters (m³) |
1200 |
Cargo Handling Equipment Available |
Yes |
|
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (mt) |
N/A |
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 |
Yes |
||
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
Libya - 2.2.4 Libya Benina International Airport
Update 9/19/23 - Information related to the September 2023 floods:
Airport Opening Hours – 24 hrs
Customs and Immigration availability – 24 hrs
Runway length – 11811 x 148 ft
Fuel availability – Yes
Largest Cargo or Pax Type aircraft – AN124
All equipment available – all GSE equipment available including MDL suitable for B747F
........................................................................................................................
Airport Overview
Benina International Airport, also known as Benghazi Airport, is serving the eastern part of Libya. It is the second largest airport after Tripoli international airport in Libya and a hub of both Buraq Air and Libyan Arab Airline.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Libya |
Province or District |
Benghazi |
Nearest Town or City |
Benina Easten part 19 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Benina International Airport |
Latitude |
32.095278° |
Longitude |
20.268611° |
Elevation (ft and m) |
433 ft / 132 m |
IATA Code |
BEN |
ICAO Code |
HLLB |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation and Meteorology Bureau of Libya |
Management Contact Person |
+218925260279 |
Open From (hours) |
00:00 |
Open To (hours) |
24:00 |
Airport Picture
1: RWY:15R-33L
2: RWY15L/33R
3: Airport terminal
4: Aircraft parking
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
On 15 July 2017, the airport was reopened for commercial flights after three-years of closure due to fighting in Benghazi.
Airline |
Destination |
---|---|
Afriqiyah Airways |
Alexandria, Amman–Queen Alia, Cairo Istanbul, Khartoum, Kufra, Tripoli–Mitiga, Tunis, Zintan |
Buraq Air |
Tripoli -Tunis |
Cham Wings |
Damascus |
Libyan Arab Airline |
Alexandria, Amman–Queen Alia, Istanbul, Kufra, Tripoli–Mitiga, Tunis |
Barniq Air |
Tripoli |
Tunisair |
Tunis |
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link:
4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The airport receives internationals and domestics flights. UNHAS operates an average of two flights per week.
Performance for 2020 |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
400 |
20 to 25 |
3 to 5 |
Total Passengers |
25000 |
2300 |
500 |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3,600 m x 45.11 m |
Orientation |
15R-33L |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway #2 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3,600 m x 45.11 m |
Orientation |
15L/33R |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
Helipad #1 |
|
---|---|
Present |
Yes |
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
N/A |
Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helipad #2 |
|
---|---|
Present |
Yes |
Largest Helicopter That Can Land |
N/A |
Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
Surface |
Asphalt |
For more information on Benina International Airport, please see the following link: https://caa.gov.ly/ais/wp-content/uploads/2017/AIP/AD/HLLB.pdf
Airport Infrastructure Details
Due to the limited capacity of the airport and the ground handling company, a prior confirmation from the ground handling company, landing slots, aviation and parking is required for the issuance of the landing permit.
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
CAT-8 |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
No |
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
Antonov An-124 |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
Antonov An-124 |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
N/A |
||
Storage Area (m3 and mt) |
N/A |
||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders | Yes | ||
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
Other Comments |
Due to the limited capacity of the airport, the ground handling company requires a confirmation prior landing. |
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Benina International Airport, please see the following link:
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
---|---|---|---|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
First 25 MT= 1.5 LYD |
Next 75MT= 3.0 LYD |
Over 100MT= 4.5 LYD |
Landing USD - $ |
25% extra of landing cost |
25% extra of landing cost |
25% extra of landing cost |
Night Landing USD - $ |
50% extra of landing cost |
50% extra of landing cost |
50% extra of landing cost |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
100 LYD |
100 LYD |
100 LYD |
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
Jet A-1 |
0.721 USD/Litre |
Avgas |
NIL |
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES AND AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES
For information on cargo terminal charges and air-bridge charges, please see the following link
https://caa.gov.ly/ais/wp-content/uploads/2017/AIP/GEN/GEN4.1.pdf.
Security
The political situation in Libya remains fragile and the security situation remains unpredictable.
Libya - 2.2.5 Libya Misrata International Airport
Airport Overview
The airport was created in 1939 as a small landing site in the Misrata,province of Italian Libya. On 15 December 2011, the airport celebrated its first regularly scheduled international commercial flights by a non-Libyan airline .
Misrata Airport is an international airport serving Misrata, a Mediterranean coastal city in the Misrata District of Libya. It also acts as an air base and training center for the Libyan Air Forces.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Misrata |
Province or District |
Misrata District |
Nearest Town or City |
Misrata 9 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Misrata International Airport |
Latitude |
32.325556° |
Longitude |
15.059722° |
Elevation (ft and m) |
60 ft / 18 m |
IATA Code |
MRA |
ICAO Code |
HLMS |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation and Meteorology Bureau Libyan Civil Aviation |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
Open From (hours) |
Sunrise |
Open To (hours) |
Sunset |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Misrata International Airport is the third largest airport in Libya. Two airlines, Libyan Arab Airline and Ifriqiyah Airline, have flights connecting Misrata to Tunis, Cairo, Istanbul and Benghazi.
At present, there are two domestic flights connecting Misrata to Tripoli and Benghazi
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link:
4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for 2020 |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
528 |
42 |
4 |
Total Passengers |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Total Capacity of the Airport (mt) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Current Activity of the Airport (mt) |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
24 |
02 |
1 flight every 2 weeks |
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3400 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
115/33 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway #2 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
N/A |
Orientation |
N/A |
Surface |
NIL |
Helicopter Pad(s)
Helipad #1 |
|
Present |
Yes |
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
N/A |
Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helipad #2 |
|
---|---|
Present |
Yes |
Largest Helicopter That Can Land |
N/A |
Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
YYes |
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
CAT 8 |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
No |
NDB |
No |
VOR |
No |
ILS |
No |
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
N/A |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
N/A |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
3 |
||
Storage Area (m3 and mt) |
N/A |
||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (mt) |
N/A |
Max Height (m) |
N/A |
||
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
Customs Guidance
For information on customs, please see the following link:
Libya - 2.2.6 Libya Al Abraq International Airport
Update 9/19/23 - Information related to the September 2023 floods:
Airport Opening Hours – 24 hrs
Customs and Immigration availability – 24 hrs
Runway length – 11811 x 161 ft
Fuel availability – Yes, Subject to Inspection of fuel tanks
Largest Cargo or Pax Type aircraft – AN124
All equipment available – all GSE equipment available including MDL suitable for B747F
........................................................................................................................
Airport Overview
Al Abraq International Airport, also known as Al Bayda International Airport (as well as El Beida International Airport or Airport International El Beida la Abraq), is an airport serving the eastern Libyan city of Bayda. The airport is 16 km (9.9 mi) east of Bayda, and 12 km (7.5 mi) south of Libya's Mediterranean coast.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Libya |
Province or District |
Bayda |
Nearest Town or City |
Bayda 16 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Al Abraq International Airport |
Latitude |
32.788611° |
Longitude |
21.964167° |
Elevation (ft and m) |
2,157 ft / 657 m |
IATA Code |
LAQ |
ICAO Code |
HLLQ |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Airports Authority - Ministry of Transportation |
Management Contact Person |
Mr. Abu Bakr Miftah Al-Obaidi - Airport Manager Phone contact: +21892-2182723 |
Open From (hours) |
Sunrise |
Open To (hours) |
Sunset |
Airport Picture
01 : Runway #1
02: Runway #2
03: Terminal
04: Aircraft parking
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The airport is served by the following airlines: Afriqiyah Airways, Berniq Airways, Buraq Air and Libyan Airlines.
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The airport is currently just receiving domestic flights as per following table.
Airlines |
Destinations |
Afriqiyah Airways |
Tripoli–Mitiga, |
Berniq Airways |
Tripoli–Mitiga |
Buraq Air |
Tripoli–Mitiga |
Libyan Airlines |
Tripoli–Mitiga, |
Performance for YEAR |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
N/A |
N/A |
1 |
Total Passengers |
N/A |
N/A |
200 |
Runways
Runways, taxi ways and ramps are in asphalt. The airport is not operational during the night due to lack of lighting.
Runway #1 |
|
Runway Dimensions |
3,604 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
10-28 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway #2 |
|
Runway Dimensions |
1894 m x 58 m |
Orientation |
03-21 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
The airport is keeping Libyan Air Force Helicopters on the ground of the airport.
Helipad #1 |
|
---|---|
Present |
Yes |
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
Mil Mi-2, Mil Mi-8, Mil Mi-14, AW139, CH-47 |
Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
Immigration |
No |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
No |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
No |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
No |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
No |
NDB |
No |
VOR |
No |
ILS |
No |
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
A 330 |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
An-124 |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
3 |
||
Storage Area (m3 and mt) |
25 m3 |
||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (mt) |
|
Max Height (m) |
657 m |
||
Loading Ramps |
No |
||
Other Comments |
|
Customs Guidance
https://caa.gov.ly/ais/wp-content/uploads/2017/AIP/GEN/GEN4.1.pdf;
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
---|---|---|---|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
|||
Landing USD - $ |
First 25 mt =1.5 LYD |
Next 75 mt=3.0 LYD |
OVER 100 mt=4.5 LYD |
Night Landing USD - $ |
25% extra of landing cost |
25% extra of landing cost |
25% extra of landing cost |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
50% extra of landing cost |
50% extra of landing cost |
50% extra of landing cost |
Parking |
100 LYD |
100 LYD |
100 LYD |
Handling Charges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
Price Jet A1 per mt |
USD 652.5 |
---|---|
Price per Gallon |
USD 1.967 |
Price per Liter |
USD 0.523 |
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
For information on cargo terminal charges, please see the following link:
https://caa.gov.ly/ais/wp-content/uploads/2017/AIP/GEN/GEN4.1.pdf
AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES.
For information on air-bridge charges, please see the following link:
https://caa.gov.ly/ais/wp-content/uploads/2017/AIP/GEN/GEN4.1.pdf
Security
The political situation in Libya remains fragile and the security situation remains unpredictable.
Libya - 2.2.7 Libya Kufrah National Airport
Airport Overview
Kufrah Airport is an airport serving Al Jawf, capital of the Kufra District in south-eastern Libya. The airport is just east of the city. Runway 02R/20L and several taxiways are closed. The Kufra VOR-DME and non-directional beacon are located on the field. Kufrah Airport is a midsized airport. Other airfields nearby are Matan al-Sarra Air Base, Al Khuwaymat Airport, Sarir (C-4) Airport, Sarir Nw Airport and Bu Attifel Airport. Kufrah Airport is in the time zone of Africa/Tripoli.The difference between the local time and UTC is +2 hour. The universal daylight period may be different.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Libya |
Province or District |
Kufra |
Nearest Town or City |
Al Kufrah 7 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kufrah Airport |
Latitude |
24.178611° |
Longitude |
23.313972° |
Elevation (ft and m) |
1,367 ft / 417 m |
IATA Code |
AKF |
ICAO Code |
HLKF |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Libyan Civil Aviation Authority |
Management Contact Person |
Bader Abouthomaniya |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
PUI |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3660 m × 45 m |
Runway Orientation |
Runway 02L/20R |
Runway Surface |
Paved |
Runway Condition |
Open |
Runway #2 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3660 m × 45 m |
Runway Orientation |
Runway 02R/20L |
Runway Surface |
Paved |
Runway Condition |
Closed |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
Refueling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes, CAT6 |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
N/A |
Navigation Aids |
N/A |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
Windsock |
N/A |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The confirmation can be provided prior to schedule of flight.
Libya - 2.3 Libya Road Network
September 2023 Floods - Temporary information
Info as of 14 September 2023.
The Roads and Bridges Authority announced the damaged road network is estimated at 30 kilometers around Derna and the closure of the roads connecting Shahat and Mansoura to Souss; Qasr Libya and Marawa; and the road connecting Ras Al-Hilal and the city of Derna. The roads passing through Qasr Libya, Al Baydah, Shahat and Ras Al Hilal areas have been affected by landslides in the hilly areas. Alternate routes are available, but while they are not easily passable for trucks, one of our partners was able to move larger trucks with medical supplies from Tripoli to Derna. Authorities are trying to open access to facilitate rescue and aid missions.
The road network density is generally satisfactory, the total length of Libya's paved road network is about 34,000 km, of which about 15,500 km primary roads, the secondary and agricultural road network is about at 18,500 km. The highway network is classified into four main roadway types:
Expressways: Roads arteries outside municipal borders linking the cities and regions with two carriage ways and at least four lanes (two lanes or more in each direction).
Main roads: Roadways linking cities and regions, or serving cities within municipal boundaries, there are single carriageway roads for good paved standard or dual carriage ways with 2 lanes in each direction.
Secondary roads: These link district centers and villages.
Agricultural roads: Roads linking agricultural land and farms with markets.
Many rural roads are unpaved. Major highways along the seacoast and leading south merge into single lane. highways once they are outside major cities. These roads are heavily trafficked and can be precarious to navigate, especially at night and during the winter rainy season. The presence of sand deposits, as well as domestic and wild animals that frequently cross these highways and rural roads, makes them even more hazardous.
Most of road networks renovations and constructing new projects has been suspended due to the security situation in Libya, and the government is studying all potential means to resume developing road network projects.
The security situation and power struggle in country are considered the main challenges to establish a new transport projects and develop and improve the current road network.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link:
Distance Matrix
Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km) |
||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tripoli |
Alkums |
Misratah |
Sirt |
Benghazi |
Tobruk |
Sebha |
Zwarah |
Tripoli |
|
119 |
210 |
455 |
1020 |
1261 |
773 |
119 |
Alkums |
119 |
|
95 |
340 |
905 |
1146 |
825 |
232 |
Misratah |
210 |
95 |
|
273 |
838 |
1079 |
730 |
323 |
Sirt |
455 |
340 |
273 |
|
570 |
810 |
622 |
567 |
Benghazi |
1020
|
905 |
838 |
570 |
|
433 |
1177 |
1132 |
Tobruk |
1261 |
1146 |
1079 |
810 |
433 |
|
1417 |
1373 |
Sebha |
773 |
825 |
730 |
622 |
1177 |
1417 |
|
823 |
Zwarah |
119 |
232 |
323 |
567 |
1132 |
1373 |
823 |
|
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (hours & minutes) |
||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tripoli |
Alkums |
Misratah |
Sirt |
Benghazi |
Tobruk |
Sebha |
Zwarah |
Tripoli |
|
1h+40m |
2h+40m |
6h |
11h+40m |
15h+20m |
10h |
1h+50m |
Alkums |
1h+40m |
|
1h+15m |
4h+35m |
10h+15m |
14h |
11h |
3h+10m |
Misratah |
2h+40m |
1h+15m |
|
3h+50m |
9h+30m |
13h+10m |
10h+30m |
4h+10m |
Sirt |
6h |
4h+35m |
3h+50m |
|
6h |
9h+40m |
8h+45m |
7h+30m |
Benghazi |
11h+40m |
10h+15m |
9h+30m |
6h |
|
5h+15m |
14h+15m |
13h+10m |
Tobruk |
15h+20m |
14h |
13h+10m |
9h+40m |
5h+15m |
|
18h |
17h |
Sebha |
10h |
11h |
10h+30m |
8h+45m |
14h+15m |
18h |
|
10h+50m |
Zwarah |
1h+50m |
3h+10m |
4h+10m |
7h+30m |
13h+10m |
17h |
10h+50m |
|
Road Security
The availability of roadside assistance is extremely limited and offered only in arabic. In urban areas and near the outskirts of major cities there is a greater possibility of assistance by police and emergency ambulance services, although emergency care providers are usually ill-equipped to deal with serious injuries or accidents. Very few streets are marked or have signage, and highway signs are normally available only in Arabic. Various militias have supplanted the police in maintaining internal security. An armed group usually operating checkpoints within and between major cities.
Road travel within Libya remains highly dangerous. There continues to be a risk of being caught up in outbreaks of hostilities. There’s also a high risk of carjacking and robbery.
All movements (especially travelling) should be carefully planned; roads assessment and security arrangement should be done prior to any movement. The areas have been divided into zones (green zone, yellow zone, and red zone) by UNDSS, and movement rules for each zone has been identified.
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
All loaded trucks coming through the borders and from the ports should weigh both axle weights and gross vehicle weights. This helps to stop axle overloading, that roads in Libya suffer from. Breaking the regulations of and load limits are subject to heavy fines.
Axle Load Limits |
Libya |
---|---|
Truck with 2 Axles |
16 |
Truck with 3 Axles |
26 |
Truck with 4 Axles |
36 |
Semi-trailer with 3 Axles |
26 |
Semi-trailer with 4 Axles |
36 |
Semi-trailer with 5 Axles |
46 |
Semi-trailer with 6 Axles |
56 |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 4 Axles |
36 |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 5 Axles |
46 |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 6 Axles |
56 |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 7 Axles |
66 |
Libya - 2.3.1 Libya Border Crossing of Ras Ajdir
Overview
Ras Ajdir is the main and most dynamic border between Tunisia and Libya. Most of the humanitarian aids and commercial shipments between Tunisia and Libya go through this border.
On Friday, September 17, 2021, the border crossing between Libya and Tunisia reopened after a closure that lasted for more than two months, because of an agreement between the Tunisian and Libyan authorities on health arrangements in relation to preventing infection from the Corona virus.
We also stress that the movement is very slow through the crossing, due to the COVID19 protocol that is imposed by the two countries in their recent agreement on reopening the borders, which require that travellers from both sides have completed vaccination with the obligation to present a negative PCR analysis, and in the absence of this condition. They are required to enter a compulsory quarantine in the hostel at their expense.
From Tunisian side, there are the customs office and Tunisian National Tourist Office there. The free zone and the port are 78 km far from the border, and different facilities such as weighbridge scale and fuel station are available around.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Ras Ajdir |
Province or District |
Ben Gardane-Medenine (Tunisia Side) Zultn (Libya side). |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Zarzis: 78 km (Tunisia Side) Zwarah: 60 km (Libya side). |
Latitude |
33.148833° |
Longitude |
11.563167° |
Managing Authority / Agency |
-The Tunisian government (Tunisia side). - Government of national Accord (Libya Side). |
Contact Person |
1- Tunisia Side: Name: Omar Al Ouref Title: Custom Manager. Phone: 00216 98430856 Office: Tel: 00216 75726055 Fax: 00216 75726085 Email:bf.rasjdir@douane.gov.tn 2- Libya Side: Name: Abderzak Mahdhi Title: Custom Manager Phone: 00218913143316 |
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Name: Djerba-Zarzis International Airport (Tunisia side) Distance in km: 140 km Truck Travel Time: 24 hrs Car Travel time:24 hrs Name: Tripoli International Airport (Libya side) Distance in km: 175 km Truck Travel Time: 24 hrs Car Travel time:24 hrs |
Nearest Port |
1- Zarzis port (Tunisia Side) Distance in km:78 km Truck Travel Time: 24 hrs Car Travel time: 24 hrs 2-Zwarah (Libya side) Distance in km: 60 km Truck Travel Time: 24hrs Car Travel time: 24hrs |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
1- Zarzis (Tunisia Side) Distance in km:78 km Truck Travel Time: 24 hrs Car Travel time: 24 hrs 2- Zwarah (Libya Side) Distance in km: 60 km Truck Travel Time: 24hrs Car Travel time: 24hrs |
Other Information
|
None |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
Mondays |
8:00-18:00 |
Tuesdays |
8:00-18:00 |
Wednesdays |
8:00-18:00 |
Thursdays |
8:00-18:00 |
Fridays |
Off (Libya side), unless it’s emergency cargo |
Saturdays |
8:00-18:00 |
Sundays |
Off (Tunisia side), unless it’s emergency cargo |
National Holidays |
Off, unless it’s emergency cargo |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
As Ras Ajdir is the main border between Tunisia and Libya so it is congested with many commercial and humanitarian trucks, in addition to the movement of passengers travelling by private and taxi cars.
Although the border is organized by separating the lanes between trucks and cars, in normal situation the custom can release up to 300 trucks daily, and the priority is given to the humanitarian shipments, but still in case of extreme overcrowding, even the trucks loaded with humanitarian aids are subject to stuck at the border for few days.
Customs Clearance
Based on the Custom Department in Tunisia and Libya, the following documents are required to clear the goods at the borders:
- Exporting or re-exporting documents from Tunisia to Libya are required.
- Other related documents:
- Copy of the Waybill.
- Copy of certificate of origin.
- Copy of Packing list.
- Shipping Invoice.
- Copy of Certificate of analysis
However, and due to bureaucracy and number of checkpoints affiliated to different groups/authorities, we can sometimes expect delay at the borders. All goods will be inspected at the border and samples will be taken for analysis, but generally this process is done swiftly and don’t take time. Humanitarian aids are exempted from the custom fees; they just pay nominal amount as administrative expenses. While the commercial
For more information on customs in Libya, please see the following link: 1.3 Libya Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
In general, if the clearance documents were ready, the custom clearance process would be finalized in few hours (unless the border is overcrowded), In some cases, and especially for humanitarian aids the custom clearance process might be conducted out of working hours and on the weekend or holidays.
And there is restriction in importing IT and telecommunication equipment from abroad. There is no clear regulation, but the humanitarian organisations have experienced difficulties in importing such equipment.
This border was and still used for smuggling goods between the two countries (especially fuel from Libya to Tunisia), so if there is a suspicion of smuggling, then the trucks and cars are subject to a stricter inspection.
There are many checkpoints controlled by different groups, along the way to the final distention. These check points impede and delay the movement of the trucks
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Libya Government Contact List
Libya - 2.3.2 Libya Border Crossing of Dehiba Wazin
Overview
Dehiba-Wazin is the secondary land border between Tunisia and Libya. It is used to deliver goods directly to southern Libya.
In 2018 and 20219 this border has been expanded, maintained and has been equipped with new equipment with the focus of all protection and monitoring devices Sophisticated. These works include the expansion of the crossing, which will include 10 entry and exit corridors, a new headquarters for the management of the border crossing, containing several offices and Diwaniyah cells, a warehouse for reservations, a restaurant, a prayer hall, accommodation for staff, a gym, and a playground. At a total cost of about 16 million dinars, on an area of about 16 hectares.
The main challenges that might impede the influx of the items are due to security issues in Libya and COVID19 pandemic restrictions, the border has been closed for more than 3 months, on 17 September 2021, the border was reopened with the complete application of the health protocol.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Country Libya: Wazin Country Tunisia: Dehiba. |
Province or District |
Tatahouine (Tunisia Side) Nalut (Libya side) |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Tatahouine:130 km far from the border (Tunisia Side) Nalut: 54 km far from the border (Libya side) |
Latitude |
31.975694° |
Longitude |
10.683806° |
Managing Authority / Agency |
The Tunisian government (Tunisia side). Government of national Accord (Libya Side). |
Contact Person |
-Tunisia Side: Name: Nizar Chawat Title: Customer Manager Phone :0021629555249/00216 92978000 Office Tel: 75864150 Fax:75864150 Email: bf.dhibet@douane.gov.tn -Libya Side: Name: Sabri Askari. Title: Customer Officer Phone :00218 92-4247697 |
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Djerba-Zarzis International Airport (Tunisia side). Distance in km: 268 Truck Travel Time: 4 hrs Car Travel time:3 hrs Tripoli International Airport (Libya side). Distance in km: 287 Truck Travel Time: 4.5hrs Car Travel time: 3.5 hrs |
Nearest Port |
Zarzis port (Tunisia Side) Distance in km: 255.4 Truck Travel Time: 3.5 hrs Car Travel time: 2.5hrs Tripoli port (Libya Side) Distance in km: 287 Truck Travel Time: 3.5hrs Car Travel time: 3 hrs |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Tatahouine (Tunisia Side), and Nalut (Libya side). Truck Travel Time: 24hrs Car Travel time: 24hrs |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
Mondays |
8:00-18:00 |
Tuesdays |
8:00-18:00 |
Wednesdays |
8:00-18:00 |
Thursdays |
8:00-18:00 |
Fridays |
Off (Libya side) Unless it’s emergency |
Saturdays |
8:00-18:00 |
Sundays |
Off (Tunisia side) Unless it’s emergency |
National Holidays
|
Off, Unless it’s emergency |
Seasonal Constraints |
None |
Daily Capacity
Dehiba-Wazin normally is not crowded with cars or trucks as it is a secondary border between Libya and Tunisia unless Ras Ajdir borders is closed for some reasons.
The border is organized with different lanes for trucks and cars, and in normal situation the custom can release up to 200 trucks daily. The priority is given generally to the humanitarian shipments, but the trucks loaded with humanitarian aids can subject to stuck at the border for few days in case of extreme overcrowding, which is rarely happens.
Customs Clearance
Based on the Custom Department in Tunisia and Libya, the following documents are required to clear the goods at the borders:
- Exporting or re-exporting documents from Tunisia to Libya are required.
- Other related documents:
- Copy of the Waybill.
- Copy of certificate of origin.
- Copy of packing list.
- Shipping invoice.
- Copy of Certificate of analysis
However, and due to bureaucracy and number of checkpoints affiliated to different groups/authorities, we can sometimes expect delay at the borders.
All goods will be inspected at the border and samples will be taken for analysis, but generally this process is done swiftly and don’t take time.
Humanitarian aids are exempted from the custom fees; they just pay nominal amount as administrative expenses. While the commercial trucks pay roughly between 100-200 LD (depending on the size and type of the cargo).
For more information on customs in Libya, please see the following link: 1.3 Libya Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
In general, if the shipping documents were ready, the custom clearance process would be finalized in few hours (unless the border is overcrowded). In some cases, and especially for humanitarian aids the custom clearance process might be conducted out of working hours and on the weekend or holidays.
There are restrictions on importing IT and telecommunication equipment from abroad. There is no clear regulations, but the humanitarian organizations have experienced difficulties in importing such equipment.
This border was and still used for smuggling goods between the two countries (especially fuel from Libya to Tunisia and food from Tunisia to Libya), so if there is a suspicion of smuggling, then the trucks and cars are subject to a stricter inspection.
There are many checkpoints controlled by different groups, along the way to the final destination. These check points impede and delay the movement of trucks and cars.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Libya Government Contact List
Libya - 2.3.3 Libya Border Crossing of Amsaad-Salloum
Overview
Amsaad-Salloum is a Libyan crossing border in addition to being an area affiliated to the municipality of Tobruk, located on the Libyan border with Egypt. It is about 150 km east of the city of Tobruk, and commercial shipments between Egypt and Libya go through this border.
The main challenges that might impede the influx of the items are:
- Due to security issues in Libya and COVID19 restrictions, the border has been closed for more than 3 months, while the commercial movement could bring goods both ways.
- The unclear custom clearance procedures at the Libyan side.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Country Libya: Amsaed |
Province or District |
Amsaed (Libya side) Sallum (Egypt Side) |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Tuprok: 150 km (Libya Side) Marsa Matroh: 215 km (Egypt Side) |
Latitude |
31.575833° |
Longitude |
25.039722° |
Managing Authority / Agency |
The Egyptian government (Egypt side) Government of National Accord (Libya Side) |
Contact Person |
Name: Shoiab saad Title: Custom Officer Tel: +218 944150832 |
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Tubrok International Airport Distance in km: 160 Truck Travel Time: 4 hrs Car Travel time:2 hrs |
Nearest Port |
Tobruk Port Distance in km:150 Truck Travel Time: 2 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Tobruk Distance in km:150 Truck Travel Time: 2 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
Mondays |
7:00-19:00 |
Tuesdays |
7:00-19:00 |
Wednesdays |
7:00-19:00 |
Thursdays |
7:00-19:00 |
Fridays |
Off, unless it’s emergency cargo |
Saturdays |
7:00-19:00 |
Sundays |
7:00-19:00 |
National Holidays |
Off, unless it’s emergency cargo |
Seasonal Constraints |
None |
Daily Capacity
As it is the main border between Egypt and Libya so it is congested with many commercial and humanitarian trucks, in addition to the movement of passengers travelling by private and Taxi cars. The border is organized by separating the lanes between trucks and cars, in normal situation the custom can release up to 400 trucks daily, and the priority is given to the humanitarian shipments, but still in case of extreme overcrowding, even the trucks loaded with humanitarian aids are subject to stuck at the border for few days.
Customs Clearance
Based on the Custom Department in Egypt and Libya, the following documents are required to clear the goods at the borders:
- Exporting or re-exporting documents from Egypt to Libya are required.
- Copy of the waybill.
- Copy of certificate of origin.
- Copy of Packing list.
- Shipping Invoice.
- Copy of Certificate of analysis
For more information on customs in Libya, please see the following link: 1.3 Libya Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
In general, if the shipping documents are set, the custom clearance process would be finalized in few hours (unless the border is overcrowded). In some cases, and especially for humanitarian aids the custom clearance process might be conducted out of working hours and on the weekend or holidays.
There are many checkpoints controlled by different groups, along the way to the final destination. These check points impede and delay the movement of trucks and cars.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Libya Government Contact List
Libya - 2.4 Libya Railway Assessment
The first railways in Libya consisted of a little over 200km of narrow (960mm) gauge lines radiating from Tripoli, constructed in 1912 by the then Italian colonial government. A further group of narrow-gauge lines emerged around Benghazi and was later extended. The last of these lines closed in 1965. A standard gauge line was constructed from Egypt as far as Tobruk during World War II but closed in 1946.
Around 1998, plans were announced for the opening of a new railway system, starting with a line from Tripoli to the Tunisian border. In 2001 it was reported that 60% of the earthworks were completed; however, these reports may have been somewhat optimistic. In any event, the project languished, and no further progress was made.
In 2009, the Italian government gifted a modern 4-car diesel train to Libya. The train had been built in Italy by AnsaldoBreda as part of an order for Danish State Railways; it was placed on a 3km section of new track specially constructed in the southwest outskirts of Tripoli. Satellite imagery dated 2020 shows the train still in the same location.
2008 contracts were lead with Russian and Chinese companies for the construction of several new standard (1435mm) gauge railways. In 2010, it was reported that the first 14km of a 554km line from Sirte to Benghazi was complete. However, all construction ceased, and contracts lapsed with the Revolution of 2011 and subsequent civil war. In 2013, negotiations began with Russian Railways for the resumption of work. These negotiations were cut short by a renewed outbreak of civil war.
In 2020, the Egyptian government announced plans for a line connecting the Egyptian rail network at Sallum with Benghazi. The line would in part follow the route of the former railway between Sallum and Tobruk. There have been no operational railways in Libya since 1965, but various lines existed in the past. An extensive system is now being developed and is under construction.
For information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Libya Government Contact List here
Libya - 2.5 Libya Waterways Assessment
Most of Libya is desert, with limited surface water resources, and it relies almost entirely on groundwater, most of which is ‘fossil’ water – recharged thousands of years ago when the region’s climate was wetter. Most agriculture relies on groundwater for irrigation, largely from the Great Man-Made River. This was a major project from the 1980s: a network of pipes transporting groundwater abstracted from the Nubian Sandstone Aquifer System, in the Saharan part of southern Libya, northwards to cities and towns on the coast where most of the population lives.
Great Man-Made River:
Libya’s only large and reliable river is a pipeline. Great Man-Made River (GMR) is a well field that mines drinking and irrigation water from non-rechargeable aquifers that underlay much of North Africa. The largest GMR aquifer is the 1981-meter-deep Kufra Basin on the Egyptian border, with a total of 350000 cubic km. The aquifers were discovered in 1953, during petroleum exploration, and the administration began the 25-year project in 1984.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
Company Information
As no passable waterways available inland Libya, no water transport are available.
For more information on waterway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Libya - 2.6 Libya Storage Assessment
Different types of storage facilities and well-prepared and organized warehouses are available in almost the vital areas inside Libya and (example warehouses near ports and airports).
There are many logistics services companies operating in Libya, providing a several logistics services including professional storage facilities, inventory management and handling, and domestic distribution solution.
Due to insecurity situation in Libya and the looting and burglary incidents occurred there, finding a warehouse that suited in a safe location is considered as one of the main challenges.
For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link:
4.6 Libya Storage and Milling Company Contact List.
Commercial Storage
Location |
Owner |
Available for Rent |
Capacity (MT / m² / m³) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All areas |
Yes |
2000m²-4000 m² |
Close WH |
Easy access |
Good condition |
|
All areas |
HudHud |
Yes |
2000m²-4000 m² |
Close WH |
Easy access |
Good condition |
All areas |
HTWL |
Yes |
2000m²-4000 m² |
Close WH |
Easy access |
Good condition |
All areas |
Yes |
2000m²-4000 m² |
Close WH |
Easy access |
Good condition |
|
All areas |
Tarek Alzahra |
Yes |
2000m²-4000 m² |
Close WH |
Easy access |
Good condition |
All areas |
Yes |
2000m²-4000 m² |
Close WH |
Easy access |
Good condition |
|
All areas |
Alpha Logistics |
Yes |
2000m²-4000 m² |
Close WH |
Easy access |
Good condition |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified.
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat.
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair.
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
Humanitarian organizations in Libya either run their own facilities or manage the warehouses through third parties (logistics service providers) or through cooperating partners. However, and to mitigate the risk of looting and burglary given the insecurity situation, many humanitarian organizations avoid stockpiling large amounts of commodities, often delivering the commodities directly from the vendor/port to the FDP.
Public Sector Storage
Public sector storage is not available.
Cold Chain
Pharmaceuticals and other medical items which require specific temperature are imported through reefer containers then transported to the warehouses that have been equipped for this purpose. There are some logistics services companies that provide integrated cold chain solutions inside Libya (such as Tarek Alzahra Transport & Logistics CO ‘TZTL ‘LLC which provides cold chain solutions for transportation, warehouse management etc. for drugs and vaccines). Some humanitarian organizations also have cold chain storage options.
2.7 Libya Milling Assessment
Arable land in Libya is about 3.6 million hectares, which is 2.07% of the total area of Libya land, and there are about 100,000 farmers, Libya imports approximately 90% of the 1.3 million tons of the grains it consumes annually, nearly 105,000 tons per month, purchasing approximately 90% of soft wheat from abroad and 10% covered by the local production, Libya consumes 100,000 tons of durum per year and covers the rest of the needs through imports from abroad, The capacity of grain silos in Libya is currently approx. 500,000 tons.
Libya has achieved self-sufficiency in durum wheat production in previous periods, but this changed after the austerity measures announced by the Libyan Central Bank in 2015 and the end of support to farmers in fodder, fertilizer, and urea.
Other essential purchases from abroad include rice, corn oil, yeast, sugar, and tea. Responsibility for ensuring that all Libyans have access to a plentiful and affordable supply of basic food items lies with the National Supply Corporation (NASCO), a non-profit state-owned government agency. Founded in 1971, as an institution affiliated to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, which deals with the provision of raw materials, materials, and crops in order to regularly achieve stable prices on the market and availability in needs-based quantities for consumers and maintaining an adequate stock of basic commodities that are subject to sharp fluctuations in their prices.
For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link:
4.6 Libya Storage and Milling Company Contact List.
Milling Company National Mills & Fodders J.S.C
The National Company for Flour Mills and Fodder Libyan Shareholding Company (Tripoli) is a company in Libya, with a head office in Tripoli. The enterprise currently operates in the Animal Food Manufacturing sector. The company was established in 1973 and it is one of the Economic Development Fund affiliates and incorporated to supplying Libyan Market with different types of foodstuffs and animal products. The company with its 20 chains of mills and factories is specialized in the foodstuffs industry, and it supplies its products of flour, semolina (soft and hard), and pasta in different shapes and livestock fodders to cover 2\3 of the Libyan area.
Afterwards, the company started running its businesses under new name:” General Company for Mills & Fodders” to run and manage about 20 production lines for flour, pasta and Kusksi, besides lines for fodders production.
In 2007, the company’s legal entity has been changed to Libyan Joint Stock to become what is called presently “The Joint stock national company for flour Mills and fodders J.S.C”.
The Joint stock national company for flour Mills and fodders J.S.C Products:
Product |
Daily production |
---|---|
Flour Mills |
1920 tons |
Semolina Mills |
1020 tons |
The Pasta |
379 tons |
Ready-made Kusksi |
56 tons |
Fodders |
160 tons per hour |
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
---|---|---|
National Mills & Fodders J.S.C |
Name: Jamal Jweili Title: General Manager Email: info@matahan.ly Web: www.matahan.ly |
Tel: 00218214621546 |
Summary of Role and Services |
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Animal Food Manufacturing and Flour Milling. |
Facilities |
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Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
1500 m² |
|
Drainage |
Good |
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Number of Ventilators (screened) |
N/A |
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
N/A |
|
Backup Generator(s) |
Yes |
100 KVA |
3 Libya Services and Supply
In general, supplies and services are available with good quality in the local market of Libya. Food and NFI supplies are 80% imported from the neighboring countries and international markets such as Europe, USA and Middle East by private importers and investors then distributed to the wholesalers and distributors. However, due to different factors such as security, lack of liquidity in the central banks and exchange rate fluctuation, the local market is not regulated, is unpredictable and often unstable in pricing, and there is a shortage of items every now and then.
Fuel in Libya is subsidized by government, but it still subjects to interruption and shortage from time to time.
Libya - 3.1 Libya Fuel
Fuel Overview
The fuel in Libya is provided and controlled by the Libyan National Oil Corporation, and it is subsidized by the government. Brega Company which works under Libyan National Oil Corporation is responsible for marketing the oil derivatives inside Libya through three companies (Alrahila, Sharara Oil Service Co, Oil Libya) The three above-mentioned companies manage their own fuel stations in all regions and cities of Libya, in addition to distributing and selling oil derivatives to the private and public stations, the vessels, the aviation sector, and the consumers from public corporations, economic units, factories, national and foreign companies.
Although Libya is an oil producer country and has the largest oil reserves in Africa, most of the local market needs of fuel are imported from the international market. This occurs due to the internal conflicts and security situation in the country which caused to frequent suspension of the oil field and oil refining works.
Shortage of fuel is common every now and then because of the constant fuel smuggling processes to the neighbouring countries and via sea to Europe.
For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links:
4.1 Libya Government Contact List
4.7 Libya Fuel Provider Contact List
Information may also be found at: http://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/ which is updated monthly.
Fuel Pricing
Fuel in Libya is one of the cheapest in all over the world. The price is determined by the National Oil Cooperation and it’s subsidised by the government.
The availability of diesel is affected by the high demand as it is used for generators during the blackout and is bought on the black market at a higher price ($ 0.50 / 1 L).
Fuel Prices per Litre as of: 30-09-2021 (local currency) |
|
---|---|
Petrol |
0.11 |
Diesel |
0.15 (official price) |
Paraffin |
N/A |
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Seasonal Variations
Fuel smuggling is the main challenge that from time to time resulted in fuel not being available in the country.
Lack of liquidity is another factor that hinders the fuel supply process in the international market and affects its availability in the local market.
Seasonal Variations |
|
---|---|
Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (i.e., are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military?) |
No |
Is there a rationing system? |
No |
Is fuel to lower income / vulnerable groups subsidized? |
The fuel is subsidized for all population |
Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
No. The fuel market relies on importing, not on local industry. |
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
Yes. The humanitarian organizations can deal directly with one of the following companies ((Alrahila Co, Sharara Oil service Co, Oil Libya Co). |
Fuel Transportation
The fuel is transported through the three companies (Alrahila Co, Sharara Oil service Co, Oil Libya Co). The companies own a fleet of transport vehicles equipped with tanks to transport and distribute oil derivatives and products and gas according to customers' requests (distribution stations, airports, ports, factories...,etc.) for all cities inside Libya.
Standards, Quality and Testing
The Libyan National Centre for Standardization and Metrology (LNCSM) is the responsible entity to prepare and issue the national standards in all fields of products and services including the oil products.
The Libyan Petroleum Institute which is affiliated to the National Oil Cooperation (NOC), carries out research and technical studies related to the oil industry, conducts technical analysis and tests for the various stages of exploration and production of oil and petroleum products, performs quality control tests and issues certificates in this respect.
Industry Control Measures |
|
---|---|
Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? |
Yes |
Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft? |
Yes |
Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? |
Yes |
Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment? |
Yes |
Standards Authority |
|
---|---|
Is there a national or regional standards authority? |
Yes |
If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. |
National: National Oil Cooperation (NOC) |
If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? |
Yes |
Testing Laboratories |
|
---|---|
Are there national testing laboratories? |
Yes |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
|
---|---|
Company |
|
Name |
Petroleum research centre |
Address |
Gargarish 7 km road, Tripoli, Libya |
Telephone and Fax |
Tel: +218 21 4830022, Fax: +218 21 4830031 |
Contact |
email: info@lpilibya.com |
Standards Used |
The Libyan standard determined by The Libyan National Centre for Standardization and Metrology (LNCSM) |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Libya - 3.2 Libya Transporters
Many local transportation companies operate in Libya and cover the whole areas inside the country. There are also international and regional companies work there but mostly through partners’ companies.
There are sufficient number of trucks available in the country to meet the demand of the local market and humanitarian organizations operating there. The union of trucks is responsible for organizing the queue of trucks at ports, and all companies should commit to queue.
Security situation is the main challenge of the transportation. Safety of routes should be checked in every transportation prior to trucks movement, and it’s common that the movement of trucks cancelled or postponed due to security issues.
For more information on transport company contact details, please see the following link:
4.8 Libya Transporter Contact List
HUDHUD Co Transport Capacity Summary |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
The transporter covers all the regions and areas inside Libya |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (mt) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Truck |
5 |
1-10 |
Vehicles are in a good condition |
Truck |
10 |
10-20 |
Vehicles are in a good condition |
Truck |
10 |
20-40 |
Vehicles are in a good condition |
Total Capacity |
15 |
10.5 |
The company uses The Union trucks to meet the demands of the customers. |
AL-SHAHEN Co Transport Capacity Summary |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
The transporter covers all the regions and areas inside Libya |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (mt) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Small truck |
As per request |
1-5 |
Model (2000-2010) |
truck and Trailer |
As per request |
5-38 |
Model (2000-2010) For extreme weight special trailer can be arranged |
Crane |
As per request |
30-120 |
Model (1998-2006)
|
Fork lift |
As per request |
3-16 |
Model (2000-2012)
|
Total Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
The company uses The Union trucks. |
HTWL Transport Capacity Summary |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
The transporter covers all the regions and areas inside Libya |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (mt) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Truck |
32 |
1 |
Very good condition |
Truck |
28 |
10 |
Very good condition |
Truck |
35 |
20 |
Very good condition |
Total Capacity |
95 |
1012 |
The company uses The Union trucks to meet the demands of the customers. |
ARAMEX Co Transport Capacity Summary |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
The transporter covers all the regions and areas inside Libya |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (mt) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Small truck |
As per request |
1-5 |
Model (2000-2010) |
truck and Trailer |
As per request |
5-40 |
Model (2000-2010) For extreme weight special trailer can be arranged |
Crane |
As per request |
30-120 |
Model (1998-2006)
|
Forklift |
As per request |
3-16 |
Model (2000-2012)
|
Total Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
The company uses The Union trucks. |
Mersal Co Transport Capacity Summary |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
The transporter covers all the regions and areas inside Libya |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (mt) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Small truck |
As per request |
1-5 |
Model (2000-2010) |
truck and Trailer |
As per request |
5-40 |
Model (2000-2010) For extreme weight special trailer can be arranged |
Crane |
As per request |
30-120 |
Model (1998-2006)
|
Forklift |
As per request |
3-16 |
Model (2000-2012) |
Total Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
The company uses The Union trucks. |
Fast Wings Transport Capacity Summary |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
The transporter covers all the regions and areas inside Libya |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (mt) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Truck |
As per request |
20 1-10
|
Very good condition
|
Truck |
As per request |
20 10-20
|
Very good condition
|
Truck |
As per request |
20 20-40
|
Very good condition
|
Total Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
The company uses The Union trucks to meet the demands of the customers. |
ALPHA LOGISTICS Transport Capacity Summary |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
The transporter covers all the regions and areas inside Libya |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (mt) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Small truck |
As per request |
1-5 |
Model (2000-2010) |
truck and Trailer |
As per request |
5-40 |
Model (2000-2010) For extreme weight special trailer can be arranged |
Crane |
As per request |
30-120 |
Model (1998-2006)
|
Forklift |
As per request |
3-16 |
Model (2000-2012) |
Total Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
The company uses The Union trucks. |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.3 Libya Manual Labour
The labour force in Libya relies mainly on the foreigner labours coming from the neighbouring countries, in addition to the workers from the local community.
Labour Rate(s) Overview |
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---|---|---|
|
Cost |
Rate as of Sep 2021 |
Daily General Worker (Unskilled casual labour) |
USD |
20 |
Daily General Worker (Semi-skilled labour) |
USD |
30 |
Skilled Worker |
USD |
35 |
Libya - 3.4 Libya Telecommunications
September 2023 Floods-Temporary Information
Info as of 14 September 2023
Communications: The storm knocked out internet and telecoms. Floods cut off the submarine cable linking Libya to Europe. A government telecoms service is restored in some areas. Satellite phones work. Local mobile coverage returned to 80% in many areas and full coverage of Almadar is expected in the coming days.
The telecommunication infrastructure in the main cities is quite good, but it still poor in the south. Telecommunication is controlled by the General Authority for Communication and Information. However, there are private companies provide telecommunication services such as internet services. For mobile, individuals are allowed to register to SIM cards under their names, they just need to provide photo and copy of their passport.
For more information on telecoms contacts, please see the following link:
4.11 Libya Additional Services Contact List
Telephone Services |
|
---|---|
Is there an existing landline telephone network? |
Yes |
Does it allow international calls? |
Yes |
Number and Length of Downtime Periods (on average) |
5%-10% per year |
Mobile Phone Providers |
Libyana AlMadar Aljadid |
Approximate Percentage of National Coverage |
90% |
Telecommunications Regulations
Importing of telecommunication equipment is subject to getting the clearance from the General Authority for Telecommunication and Informatics (GATI).
VHF, HF communication frequencies and VSAT need to be licensed by GATI. UHF Tetra equipment and network must be arranged with the Local Tetra official Provider. Thuraya and Inmarsat Equipment should only be provided through local providers. Iridium equipment are not allowed as Iridium Network is not approved to work inside Libya.
Regulations on Usage and Import |
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---|---|---|
|
Regulations in Place? |
Regulating Authority |
Satellite |
Yes |
General Authority for Telecommunication and Informatics (GATI). |
HF Radio |
Yes |
General Authority for Telecommunication and Informatics (GATI). |
UHF/VHF/HF Radio: Handheld, Base and Mobile |
Yes |
General Authority for Telecommunication and Informatics (GATI). |
UHF/VHF Repeaters |
Yes |
General Authority for Telecommunication and Informatics (GATI). |
GPS |
Yes |
General Authority for Telecommunication and Informatics (GATI). |
VSAT |
Yes |
General Authority for Telecommunication and Informatics (GATI). |
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required |
||
Yes |
||
Frequency Licenses Required |
||
Yes |
Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
Humanitarian telecoms systems are in place and managed by UNSMIL.
Existing UN Telecommunication Systems |
|||
---|---|---|---|
|
UNDP |
WFP |
UNSMIL |
VHF Frequencies |
|
Benghazi |
Oea/Tripoli |
HF Frequencies |
|
|
Oea/Tripoli |
Locations of Repeaters |
|
Benghazi |
Corinthia Hotel/Tripoli |
VSAT |
|
|
Oea/Tripoli |
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Reliable internet services are available in Libya. Mainly in Tripoli, Benghazi and other big cities, but still poor in the south. Libya telecom & technology (LTT) is a pioneer company in internet and the first internet service provider in Libya. Aljeel Aljadeed for technology is another service provider that provides the internet services in several technology (Fiber, ADSL ,Wireless).
Internet Service Providers |
||
---|---|---|
Are there ISPs available? |
Yes |
|
If yes, are they privately or government owned? |
Both |
|
Dial-up only? |
No |
|
Approximate Rates (local currency and USD - $) |
Dial-up: N/A Broadband: US$140/1Mbps BW/month |
|
Max Leasable ‘Dedicated’ Bandwidth |
100Mbps |
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
There are two mobile providers’ companies in Libya. The services and mobile coverages are good and reliable in the main cities inside Libya, fair/poor in the south.
For information on MNOs please visit the GSM Association website.
Company |
Number of Agent Outlets by Area |
Network Strength by Area |
Contracted for Humanitarian or Government Cash Transfer Programmes? |
Services Offered (i.e. Merchant Payment, Bulk Disbursement, Receive & Make Payment) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Libyana |
Plenty |
Good |
No |
N/A |
Almadar Aljadid |
Plenty |
Good |
Yes |
Merchant payment, Money transfer |
Libya - 3.5 Libya Food and Additional Suppliers
The local market relies on importation, almost 80% of the available commodities in the Libya are imported from the regional and international market through the Libyan importers and investors, this includes but not limited to food, NFI, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, and oil products (although Libya exports the crude oil).
However, there is a manufacturing of some food items like dairy products and juice in Libya.
Local traders are usually ready to scale up the volume of importations to meet any extension on local demands, and ready to respond for special procurement request which is not done regularly.
The main challenge for the importers is the lack of liquidity and hard currency in the central bank, and the difficulty to open new L/A and receive hard currency through the governmental banks, thus the importers are obliged to get the required hard currency through the black market, which is higher than the official rate, and resulted to significant accretion in the commodities price.
Shortage of items and delay in importing might occur every now and then due to the current security situation, and lack of liquidity in the country.
Generic country information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a general overview of country data related to the service and supply sectors, please consult the following sources:
The Observatory of Economic Complexity – MIT (OEC)
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Libya - 3.5.1 Libya Food Suppliers
Overview
The food market in Libya relies on importation, and the supply chain goes through one channel which is the private importers and investors in the country which distribute the food to the wholesaler in the districts and then to the retailers on the neighbourhoods.
Additional information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For more specific and detailed overviews of food availability and market conditions, please consult the following sources:
WFP Vulnerability and Analysis Mapping (VAM)
USAID Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET)
For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link:
4.10 Libya Supplier Contact List
Retail Sector
The local retailers are prevalent in all over the country to serve the neighbourhoods. Basically, they sell the essential commodities and other complimentary ones, provided by the wholesalers
There are different types of retailers, mostly mini markets and shops. They all deal with cash, and some of them accept mobile money and pre-paid card.
Types of Retailers Available |
|
---|---|
Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5) |
Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
4 |
Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative. |
1 |
Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options. |
1 |
Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options. |
1 |
Wholesale – Al-Gordabeya
Al Gordabeya company is an importer and trader of several food items such as (canned Fava beans, canned chickpeas, canned Tun, Halva, juice, pasta, cheese). It imports the commodities from regional and international market or purchases them from other wholesalers and dispatches through contracted transportation companies to the company’s warehouses to be distributed after that to the retailers and suppliers contracted with the company. The company has a supermarket.
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
Al Gordabeya |
Address |
Misurata, Libya |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity?
|
No. The supplier is importer and distributor |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity?
|
Yes, the supplier owns a supermarket |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
No. The supplies are dispatched through contracted transportation company |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes. |
Approximate Turnover in MT
|
N/A |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash and bank transfer |
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Wholesale – Al Nakhlatien
Al Nakhlatien company is an importer and wholesaler of several food items such as - Frozen Chicken, Tuna, tomato, oil, milk, sugar, cheese, chocolate). The commodities are imported from Different countries then sold and the wholesalers and retail sector.
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
Al Nakhlatien |
Address |
Benghazi, Libya |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity?
|
No, the supplier is importer and distributor |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity?
|
Yes, the supplier owns a supermarket . |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
No, the supplies are dispatched through contracted transportation company. |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate Turnover in MT
|
N/A |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash and bank transfer |
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Tripoli |
Tripoli |
Wholesale – Tazwed Libya LLC
Tazwed Libya LLC company is an importer and wholesaler of several food items such as (Milk, Pasta, tomato paste, cheese, Veg Oil, canned tuna, Biscuits, Sugar, Rice, Honey, Canned sweet corn ). It imports the commodities from regional and international market or purchases them from other wholesalers and dispatches through contracted transportation companies to the company’s warehouses to be distributed after that to the retailers and suppliers contracted with the company. The company has a supermarket, showrooms across the country.
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
Tazwed Libya LLC |
Address |
Tripoli, Libya |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity?
|
No, the supplier is importer and distributor. |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity?
|
Yes, the supplier owns a supermarket and it has a showroom in 8 different cities across the country. |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
No, the supplies are dispatched through contracted transportation company. |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate Turnover in MT
|
The supplier shared the information of yearly imported quantity of the three top items: - Rice: Yearly imported Qty 36,000 MT. - Pasta: Yearly imported Qty 8,000 MT. - Sugar: Yearly imported Qty 50,000 MT. |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash and bank transfer |
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Tripoli |
Al Karimeia |
Benghazi |
Benghazi |
Sebha |
Sebha centre, and Ghatron |
Zawyia |
Zawyia |
Zuwara |
Zuwara |
Zulten |
Zulten |
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
00 - Live animals (other than fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.) |
i.e. sheep and goats, swine, poultry… |
Live animals are available locally, however approximately 30% of live animals are imported to meet the local demands especially in Haj season. No swine at all. |
01 - Meat and meat preparations |
i.e meat of bovine animals, meat of sheep, dried or smoked meat of swine, sausages… |
Are available in the country through local production and importing. The security situation in the country and lack of liquidity impede both the production and importing process. No any swine products available. |
02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
i.e. milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, eggs… |
75% of dairy product are imported. There is a local manufacturing of some dairy product, but it doesn’t meet all the local market requirements. |
03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
i.e. fish (chilled or frozen), fish (salted or in brine), fish liver and roes |
Libya is a costal country, so fish is almost produced locally. There are also companies specialized in sea food processing like Fish Libya Canning Company. |
04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
i.e. wheat, rice, flour of maize, pasta... |
Available through importing them, however shortage and price fluctuation occur due to security situation and lack of liquidity which impede the importing process. |
05 - Vegetables and fruit |
i.e. vegetables, fruit and nuts, jams/jellies, fruit juices… |
Available through importing them, however shortage and price fluctuation occur due to security situation and lack of liquidity which impede the importing process. |
06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
i.e. sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit/nuts preserved by sugar … |
Available through importing them, however shortage and price fluctuation occur due to security situation and lack of liquidity which impede the importing process, while the natural honey is produced locally. |
07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
i.e. coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, pepper… |
Available through importing them, however shortage and price fluctuation occur due to security situation and lack of liquidity which impede the importing process. |
09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations |
i.e. ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, yeasts… |
Available mostly through importation, however shortage and price fluctuation due to security situation and lack of liquidity which impedes the importing process. |
41 - Animal oils and fats |
i.e. lard, fats and oils… |
Available mostly through importation, however shortage and price fluctuation occurs due to security situation and lack of liquidity which impedes the importing process. No any swine products available . |
42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
i.e. soya bean oil, olive oil, maize oil, vegetable oil… |
Available mostly through importation, however shortage and price fluctuation occurs due to security situation and lack of liquidity which impedes the importing process. |
**For non-FOOD products please see section 3.5.2 Additional Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1 Fuel.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Libya - 3.5.2 Libya Additional Suppliers
Overview
All essential items that needed to set up and run the operation are available in Libyan market, through importation then from regional and international market. For items that are not frequently requested, the suppliers are willing to import them upon request.
For more information on suppliers’ contact details, please see the following link:
Wholesale – Al Thiqa Company
Al Thiqa Company has been established in year 2000 as a pioneer company in IT equipment and solutions. The company sells IT and telecommunication equipment such as computers, printers, faxes, UPS, mobiles. The company also provides office furniture.
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
Al Thiqa Computers |
Address |
Shari an Nasr, Tripoli, Libya |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No. The company sells international brands of IT equipment (Dell,HP, Schneider, router). |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes. The supplier provides equipment and services directly to the consumer or end user. |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes, to meet the requirement of his type of work. |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate turnover in USD - $ |
N/A |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash or bank transfer |
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
*Basic details for the main office should be shown here, additional contact details for local/regional offices and full contact details for the main office to be included in section 4.10 Supplier Contact List.
Other Locations |
|
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Tripoli |
Tripoli. The company has four branches in Tripoli (Bab Ben Ghasher, Tripoli Tower, Al-Dahra, AlKoms). |
Wholesale – Smart System Solutions Company
Smart System Solutions (SSS) is 100% Libyan IT solutions and services company that provides IT solutions and services to commercial clients. The company produce comprehensive and advanced technology solutions in the field of IT and industry. SSS Company services are focused in helping clients outsource a significant amount of their labour-intensive and process intensive IT services, CCTV Camera installations, Security Alarm Systems and any kind of IT related works.
Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
Smart System Solutions Company |
Address |
Al-Dahra, Saadoun Swehli St., Tripoli, Libya |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes, the supplier provides equipment and services directly to the consumer or end user. |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes, to meet the requirement of his type of work. |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate turnover in USD - $
|
The market share in Tripoli for the security equipment is approximately 40%. The market share in Tripoli for the IT networking is approximately 25%. |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash or bank transfer |
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Other Locations |
|
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Tripoli |
Tripoli. |
Wholesale – Al Dinamo Company
The company provides many international brands of generators and their accessories such as Parkins and Kipor. As well as this, the company has a unit for maintenance services for the generators.
Supplier Overview |
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Company Name |
Al Dinamo Company |
Address |
Tripoli St, Misratah |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
The supplier imports generators from the international market. |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes, to meet the requirement of his type of work. |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate turnover in USD - $ |
Market share in Tripoli 15%-20% |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash or bank transfer |
Other Comments or Key Information |
The company could provide transportation and installation services depending on the location, but this will be extra charge. |
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
West |
Tripoli, Khoms and Misratah |
Wholesale – International Business Enterprises
IBE (International Business Enterprises) is a renowned establishment that offers clients products and services for direct shipment all over the world. The company is ready to import any required item out of its regular importing items to meet the client demand.
Supplier Overview |
|
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Company Name |
International Biasness Enterprises |
Address |
The group is situated in Tripoli, however the IBE is in Boston, USA |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
It is an importing company. |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate turnover in USD - $ |
20,000,000 Libyan Dinar |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash or bank transfer |
Other Comments or Key Information |
The company has delivered different items for UN agencies: UNHCR: Stoves, Garbage bins UNDP: Construction materials and Medical Equipment |
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
West, East, and South |
The company covers all the country |
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
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---|---|---|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
24/27 - Crude materials, inedible, except fuel |
i.e. fuel wood, crude fertilizers, sand/stone/gravel |
Available through importing them, however interruptions and shortage of materials and price fluctuation occur every now and then due to security situation and lack of liquidity which impedes the importing process. |
51 to 59 - Chemical and related products |
i.e. chlorine, pharmaceuticals, soaps, plastic tubes/pipes, chemical fertilizers |
Available through importing them, however interruptions and shortage of materials and price fluctuation occur every now and then due to security situation and lack of liquidity which impedes the importing process. |
61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material |
i.e. rubber tyres, wood pallets, textiles, cement, iron/steel pipe fittings, copper wire, metal tanks |
Available through importing them, however interruptions and shortage of materials and price fluctuation occur every now and then due to security situation and lack of liquidity which impedes the importing process. |
71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment |
i.e. engine/machine parts, generators, sewing machines, pumps, telecoms equipment, vehicles |
Available through importing them, however interruptions and shortage of materials and price fluctuation occur every now and then due to security situation and lack of liquidity which impedes the importing process. |
81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
i.e. prefabricated buildings, lighting fixtures, furniture, clothing, medical/surgical instruments |
Available through importing them, however interruptions and shortage of materials and price fluctuation occur every now and then due to security situation and lack of liquidity which impedes the importing process. |
91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere |
|
|
**For FOOD products please see section 3.5.1 Food Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1 Fuel.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Libya - 3.6 Libya Additional Services
Overview
In general, the essential services needed to set up and run the operation are available in Libya, and in case of unavailability of some of the essential services, there is always alternative service to replace It, Example: The generators replace the national grid during the outages.
The main obstacle is the banking services as the banking system is collapsed in Libya due to severe lack of liquidity.
For more information on company contact details, please see the following link:
4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
Accommodation
Due to security situation and conflicts in Libya, the UN is using Oea (a compound in Janzour, Tripoli) to be used for its accommodations and offices.
Houses for renting are still available in both cities “Tripoli & Benghazi” in case of more influx of demand, but the price is very high.
Electricity and Power
Libya suffers severe power shortages during most of the year, as several power plants have been damaged in the war. There is a lack of cash and foreign companies to undertake maintenance and complete suspended projects.
As a result, the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) is forced to implement blackouts to avoid a possible collapse of the grid.
GECOL said in June 2017 that the grid’s available production stands at 4,900 megawatts (MW), whereas demand reached 6,500 MW, with a deficit of 130 MW in the east and 1,470 MW in the west.
The west, which includes Tripoli, is expected to have five to eight hours of blackout per day, while the east will have one to four hours without power. The alternative source of the power during the blackout is the generators.
Plans began to expand capacity before the war, with thermal plants planned or under construction. Most of the work was completed in the Benghazi, Misratah and Sirte plants by 2012, but construction has been suspended since foreign companies left the country. Currently, several plants are being constructed or are starting operations.
GECOL has plans for a large power capacity expansion programme in the coming ten to 15 years, although its development depends entirely on the availability of funds and details remain scare.
In 2017, Egypt has agreed to provide Libya with electricity, starting from 2018. It is also to provide expertise in rebuilding the Libyan electricity industry Libya also is importing the electricity from Tunisia.
More information about the power in Libya could be found at https://fanack.com/libya/ .
Financial Services
Libya faces an ever-worsening currency and liquidity crisis which cannot be surmounted without a stable political solution.
There are 18 banks in Libya works under the supervision of Libyan Central bank, but as the result of the instability of the political and economic situation in Libya, the banking sectors became unreliable. People and businessmen withdrew their money from the banks which lead to a shortage of liquidity and has negatively affected the entire monetary system in the country.
Considering the above fact and to find alternative solutions to the liquidity crisis, the electronic payment services have been activated in the country. There are two main financial service providers (TADAWUL TECH, Moamalat) issuing Pre-Paid cards in coordination with banking system, while some others (Umbrella Itd Financial Service, Almadar) launched a mobile money service
More information about the abovementioned companies is available on the services contact list.
TADAWUL TECH
Tadawul is a pioneer private company providing electronic payment solutions through issuing pre-paid cards in coordination and collaboration with commercial banks in Libya and under the Libyan Central Bank license.
Tadawul is a local company functions in Libya. Its network widespread in all cities inside Libya to enhance the purchasing power of the customers considering the liquidity crisis and boost the sales of wholesalers and retailers as well.
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
TADAWUL TECH |
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Address |
Tripoli-Libya |
|
|
Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
No |
|
Provides currency exchange? |
No |
|
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
No |
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
No |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
Provides prepaid card |
*Basic details for the main office should be shown here, additional contact details for local/regional offices and full contact details for the main office to be included in 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
Other Locations |
|
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Tripoli |
Tripoli |
Its network for provision and recharge the pre-paid card are widespread in all cities |
|
ALMADAR ALJADID
Almadar Aljadid is a government owned mobile network operator and data provider based in Tripoli, Libya has launched a mobile payment service called Sadad to facilitate the money exchange and find innovated solutions for the liquidity crisis.
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
Almadar Aljadid |
|
Address |
Tripoli-Libya |
|
|
Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
No |
|
Provides currency exchange? |
No |
|
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
No |
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
No |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
Mobile wallet service |
*Basic details for the main office should be shown here, additional contact details for local/regional offices and full contact details for the main office to be included in 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
Clearing and Forwarding Agents
There are plenty of clearing and forwarding agents operating in Libya and cover all ports and airports inside the country. They provide different logistics services: clearing and forwarding, transportation, warehousing, and distribution. They are mainly located in Tripoli and have branches in other governorates.
Many of these companies have wide experience with international companies and humanitarian organizations.
More details about the clearing agents are available in the clearing and forwarding agents contact list.
Handling Equipment
Different handling equipment are available in the local market, and they are generally provided by the logistics services companies which provide freight, transportation and warehousing services.
Postal and Courier Services
Postal and Courier Services are available in Libya through Libya Post Company is a Libyan joint stock company having its legal personality and independent financial liability. It is affiliated to the Holding Libya Post, Telecommunication and Information Technology Company LPTIC. The Company aims to establish, operate, manage and organize all kinds of different post services including mail financial services at home and foreign level, services and products marketing for public and private bodies and any complementary activity meeting the purposes of the Company.
DHL Express is operating as well in Libya providing courier services such as Worldwide Documents Express, Import Express and other postal and courier services.
Printing and Publishing
Many companies in different locations Like Tripoli, Misratah and Benghazi providing are working in Advertising, Printing business activities.
Taxi Companies
In Libya there are shared taxis, buses and coaches, they operate from the centre of the capital to most of the other areas in the capital. Private taxis in the capital operate like other private taxis in other countries. Private taxis are found only in large cities as well as the capital Tripoli.
However, according to UN security protocol it is not allowed for UN staff to use public transportation or taxis in Libya.
Vehicle Rental
Vehicles for renting are quite available in Libya market with different choices including armed vehicles.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Libya - 3.7 Libya Waste Management and Recycling Infrastructure Assessment
Overview
Libya has faced with a variety of bureaucratic impediments, which has resulted in an limited waste management system and poor infrastructure.
The majority of solid waste management regulations enacted before and after 2011 in Libya mandate the assignment of local governments to perform these services throughout the country.
The Ministry of Local Government is responsible for solid waste management throughout the country, whereas local municipal authorities have little or no role in managing this service.
The private sector's contribution to investment in waste management and recycling infrastructure remains low and the waste management sector is largely informal or ad hoc.
Large portions of the waste generated throughout Libya is currently disposed of by open dumping and unofficial landfills in some areas of Libya, with about 587 grams of solid waste per person per day being produced. As a result, organic and inorganic waste is piling in informal landfills and dump sites in various areas around the country, especially in rural areas.
Waste landfills divide in Libya into two distinct parts, which differ in numerous ways, namely:
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Informal landfills: Locations selected for discarding and disposing of solid waste without official approval. Unofficial landfills / dump sites can pose health and environmental challenges for local populations
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Official Landfills: In Libya, each municipality has a landfill for all forms of waste, including industrial, municipal, solid, and other hazardous wastes.
Landfills in Tripoli
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal
Litter bins and other garbage containers in Libya are regulated by the General Service Company (GSC), and the vast majority of Libyans deposit their waste in these receptacles. The GSC also transports the trash to the main landfills, which is located 60 kilometers to the south of Tripoli at a site called Sidi Alsaeh landfill and additional landfills located at various sites across the country.
As a result of the high population density in the capital city of Tripoli, for example, the city's sewage pumping stations are unable to keep up with the daily water needs of the city's residents, who use about 2 cubic meters each day. Despite the state implementing over 80 projects to modernize sewage networks in Tripoli alone between 2005 and 2011, the problem is still higher than the current resources of the Libyan state, In Tripoli, there is a drainage network that serves only approximately 25% of the city's population, and due to a lack of water treatment plants, the city regularly pumps sewage water directly into the sea through a series of drainage holes, several populations, particularly those living outside of cities, use semi-septic tanks in their dwellings.
Trash container in Tripoli
Litter bins in Tripoli
GSC - Trash containers map in Tripoli
Waste Disposal Company Assessment
Name of Company |
Public Service Company |
---|---|
Physical Address |
Almansura-Tripoli-Libya |
Contact Person |
Mohammed Ben Esmail |
Telephone Number |
094-412-22-22 |
|
|
Website |
Company Profile
Does the company have an Environmental, Health and Safety certification (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or equivalent) or self-certified management plan for facilities and personnel? |
N/A |
---|---|
Business License Validity Dates |
Governmental Entity |
Years of experience |
Governmental Entity |
Company main business |
|
Facility is well maintained (roof/walls)? |
Yes |
Hazardous materials are processed and stored separately from non-hazardous waste? |
No |
Facility has adequate ventilation? |
Yes |
PPE provided to staff (hard hats, overalls, boots, etc.)? |
Disposable gloves, boots, and coveralls. |
Processing capacity (e.g., max tonnes/day or month) * |
N/A |
Collection provided |
Yes |
Transport capacity constraints (geographical, volumes, frequency)? |
Since the company owns its own trucks and garbage cans and containers, it is not limited in its ability to serve any area in or around the city of Tripoli. |
Non-Hazardous Waste
Type of Waste |
Accepted at facility? |
Disposal method |
---|---|---|
Packaging (flexible laminate plastics) |
Yes |
Landfill, Incineration |
Packaging (HDPE Plastics) |
Yes |
Landfill, Incineration |
Packaging (Styrofoam) |
Yes |
On-site waste collection and physical recycling by other private companies. |
Packaging (Polypropylene) |
Yes |
On-site waste collection and physical recycling by other private companies. |
Packaging (plastics/others - please specify) |
Yes |
On-site waste collection and physical recycling by other private companies. |
Aluminium** |
Yes |
On-site waste collection and physical recycling by other private companies. |
Steel** |
Yes |
On-site waste collection and physical recycling by other private companies. |
Glass |
Yes |
On-site waste collection and physical recycling by other private companies. |
Corrugated Cardboard |
Yes |
On-site waste collection and physical recycling by other private companies. |
Packaging (paper) |
Yes |
On-site waste collection and physical recycling by other private companies. |
Pallets (wood) |
Yes |
On-site waste collection and physical recycling by other private companies. |
Paper (office) |
Yes |
On-site waste collection and physical recycling by other private companies. |
Furniture |
Yes |
On-site waste collection and physical recycling by other private companies. |
Vehicle Spare Parts |
Yes |
On-site waste collection and physical recycling by other private companies. |
Styrofoam |
Yes |
On-site waste collection and physical recycling by other private companies. |
Hazardous Waste
Type of Waste |
Disposal Method |
---|---|
IT Hardware (e.g. servers, routers, external drives, CPUs) |
Lack of technical personnel specialized in the management of hazardous waste. There are no specific laws or regulations for, hazardous substances or hazardous waste. Lack of local sound disposal facilities for hazardous waste disposal. |
Telecoms equipment (e.g. desk phones, radios, mobile phones) |
Lack of technical personnel specialized in the management of hazardous waste. There are no specific laws or regulations for, hazardous substances or hazardous waste. Lack of local sound disposal facilities for hazardous waste disposal. |
Computers (e.g. desktop computers, laptops, monitors, keyboards, others) |
Lack of technical personnel specialized in the management of hazardous waste. There are no specific laws or regulations for, hazardous substances or hazardous waste. Lack of local sound disposal facilities for hazardous waste disposal. |
Scanners, printers, copiers, toner cartridges |
Lack of technical personnel specialized in the management of hazardous waste. There are no specific laws or regulations for, hazardous substances or hazardous waste. Lack of local sound disposal facilities for hazardous waste disposal. |
Household appliances (e.g. air-conditioners, refrigerators, generators) |
Lack of technical personnel specialized in the management of hazardous waste. There are no specific laws or regulations for, hazardous substances or hazardous waste. Lack of local sound disposal facilities for hazardous waste disposal. |
Lighting equipment (light bulbs, switches, fluorescent lamps) |
Lack of technical personnel specialized in the management of hazardous waste. There are no specific laws or regulations for, hazardous substances or hazardous waste. Lack of local sound disposal facilities for hazardous waste disposal. |
Batteries of different types (e.g. lithium ion, lead acid) |
Lack of technical personnel specialized in the management of hazardous waste. There are no specific laws or regulations for, hazardous substances or hazardous waste. Lack of local sound disposal facilities for hazardous waste disposal. |
Electrical and electronic equipment (e.g. cameras, smoke detectors) |
Lack of technical personnel specialized in the management of hazardous waste. There are no specific laws or regulations for, hazardous substances or hazardous waste. Lack of local sound disposal facilities for hazardous waste disposal. |
Gym equipment (e.g. treadmills) |
Lack of technical personnel specialized in the management of hazardous waste. There are no specific laws or regulations for, hazardous substances or hazardous waste. Lack of local sound disposal facilities for hazardous waste disposal. |
Solar Photovoltaic equipment (e.g. PV panels, inverters) |
Lack of technical personnel specialized in the management of hazardous waste. There are no specific laws or regulations for, hazardous substances or hazardous waste. Lack of local sound disposal facilities for hazardous waste disposal. |
Medical Waste (e.g. soiled medical items, used sharps, glassware, etc.) |
Lack of technical personnel specialized in the management of hazardous waste. There are no specific laws or regulations for, hazardous substances or hazardous waste. Lack of local sound disposal facilities for hazardous waste disposal. |
Admin Waste
Type of Waste |
Accepted at Facility? |
Disposal Method |
---|---|---|
Used engine oil, lubricants |
Yes |
On-site waste collection and physical recycling by other private companies. |
Tyres |
Yes |
On-site waste collection and physical recycling by other private companies. |
Paints |
No |
N/A |
Chemicals and Fertilizers |
No |
N/A |
General Medical waste (e.g., used masks, office use latex gloves w/o bodily fluids) |
Yes |
Incineration |
General Office Waste |
Yes |
Landfill, Incineration |
Composting (food waste) |
Yes |
Landfill, Incineration |
Additional Comments
Numerous private companies have emerged that gather a variety of solid wastes, particularly cardboard, paperboard, plastic, and plastic bottles, and compress cardboard, plastic, and paper shredding and use them as raw materials and export them to neighbouring countries. As for other waste, especially iron and cans, there are numerous private locations where this type of waste is collected and purchased and converted into a raw material that is sold to the Iron and Steel Complex in Misrata or exported overseas.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
4 Libya Contact Lists
In the following subsections the contact details for Libya will be presented.
4.1 Libya Government Contact List
Ministry |
Department |
National or Provincial/State Authority |
City / Town |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ministry of Finance |
Ministry of Finance |
National |
Tripoli |
Tripoli/Libya |
Mohamed Elhweij |
N/A |
N/A |
+2182136020136 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Ministry of Economy |
Food and Drug Control Center |
National |
Tripoli |
Tripoli - Libya - Public Administration - behind Ali Wraith School |
N/A |
N/A |
+218214441491 |
N/A |
N/A |
||
Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
National |
Tripoli |
Tripoli/Libya |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
||
Ministry of Economy |
Ministry of Economy |
National |
Tripoli |
Tripoli/Libya |
Reception |
Receptionist |
+218213631313 |
+218917337851 |
N/A |
||
Ministry of Interior |
Customs |
National |
Tripoli |
Tripoli Port |
Brigadier-general. Yousef Omr AlBuashi |
Head of Tripoli Port Customs |
N/A |
N/A |
+218912131721 |
N/A |
N/A |
Ministry of Interior |
Customs |
National |
Benghazi |
Benghazi Port |
Brigadier general. Adel Al Wami |
Controller of Customs, Benghazi |
N/A |
N/A |
+218912099944 |
N/A |
N/A |
Ministry of Interior |
Customs |
National |
AlKhoms |
AlKhoms Port |
Brigadier-general: Mohamed Raheem |
Head of Alkhoms port Customs |
N/A |
N/A |
+218926556076 |
N/A |
N/A |
Ministry of Interior |
Customs |
National |
Ras Ajdir |
Border Crossing of Ras Ajdir |
Abderzak Mahdhi |
Border Custom Manager |
N/A |
N/A |
+218913143316 |
N/A |
N/A |
Ministry of Interior |
Customs |
National |
Wazin |
Border Crossing of Wazin |
SABRI Askari |
Border Custom Manager |
N/A |
N/A |
+218924247697 |
N/A |
N/A |
Ministry of Interior |
Customs |
National |
Amsaed |
Border Crossing of Amsaed |
Shoiab saad |
Border Custom Manager |
N/A |
N/A |
+218944150832 |
N/A |
N/A |
4.2 Libya Humanitarian Agency Contact List
Organization |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UNDP |
Palm City Residence, Sidi Abduljaleel, Janzour Area, Tripoli, Libya |
Shohrukh Abdulloev |
Procurmnt Specialist |
+21628028258 |
N/A |
|
UNOCHA |
OYA compound, Sidi Abduljaleel, Janzour Area, Tripoli, Libya |
Taha Hidouri |
Admin/Finance Associate |
+21629197994 |
N/A |
|
UNSMIL |
OYA compound, Sidi Abduljaleel, Janzour Area, Tripoli, Libya |
Omer Lafta |
Chief Procurement |
+21699494139 |
N/A |
|
UNFPA |
OYA compound, Sidi Abduljaleel, Janzour Area, Tripoli, Libya |
Asma Ben Yahya |
Logistic Associate |
+21699889163 |
N/A |
|
WHO |
OYA compound, Sidi Abduljaleel, Janzour Area, Tripoli, Libya |
Ms. Najwa El-Emam |
Procurement Officer |
'+218913660331 |
N/A |
|
UNMAS |
N/A |
Mufleh Talouzi |
Support Services Officer |
+21658838878 |
N/A |
|
UNHCR |
UNHCR, Almawashi Road, Next to Algheiran Aljanobia School, Sarraj Area, Tripoli, Libya |
Jasna Kaleb |
Snr. Supply Officer |
kaleb@unhcr |
'+21629961299 |
N/A |
WFP |
OYA compound, Sidi Abduljaleel, Janzour Area, Tripoli, Libya |
Ayad Naman |
HOSC / Head of Logistics & Proc. WG |
+21658559313 |
N/A |
|
UN WOMEN |
Maison Bleue -Rue de Lac Windermere, Les Berges du Lac I – 1053 Tunis – Tunisie |
Afraa Fdhil |
Executive Associate |
'+21658450271 |
N/A |
|
IOM |
Hay Al Andalus, Tripoli-Libya |
Edita Borda/ Remon Riad-alternate |
Procurement and Logistics Officer |
'+218910024842 |
N/A |
|
OHCHR |
Presented by UNSMIL |
Presented by UNSMIL |
Presented by UNSMIL |
Presented by UNSMIL |
Presented by UNSMIL |
N/A |
UNICEF |
Janzour Area, Tripoli, Libya |
Hussein Moursel |
Supply & Logistics Officer |
NA |
N/A |
|
UNOPS |
N/A |
Magdalena BALOCOVA |
Head of Support Services |
+21658443382 |
N/A |
|
UNESCO |
N/A |
Gregory Pertoin
|
Chief Operations - UNESCO Maghreb cluster office |
+212 661 90 34 54 / +212 537 75 09 19 |
N/A |
|
FAO |
N/A |
Sherine Sourial |
Technical Programme Assistant |
+01001782521 |
N/A |
Libya - 4.3 Libya Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies ContactList
Laboratories that specialize in quality testing of food and drug items are not available in Libya, the only entity that does these is the Food and Drug Control Center (FDCC), the FDCC does sampling and lab testing for all goods imported into Libya, many NGOs and importers also send samples to labs neighbouring countries for more thorough analyses (Tunisia, Turkey, and Italy, for example).
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website | Description of Services |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The National Centre for Standardisation and Metrology |
Al Fernaj -Tripoli |
Abdulrazak Abdulmajeed |
GM |
+218214630886 +218214630884 |
N/A |
00218214630885 |
Providing Libyan standards |
||
Administrative Control Authority |
17 Feb St, Tripoli |
Naser Ali Hasan |
President of aca |
+218213607152 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
||
National Food & Drug Control Centre (FDCC) |
Alwadi St, Tripoli |
Eng. Shaban |
Tripoli FDCC Lab manager |
N/A |
+218913809263 |
+218913809263 |
+218213333763 |
|
4.4 Libya Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Name |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Key Role |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tripoli Port |
Libyan Ports Company |
Tripoli/Libya |
Musbah Taher Habibi |
Tripoli Port General Manager |
N/A |
N/A |
+218913807535 +218943807535 |
N/A |
Manage the port operations |
|
Tripoli Port |
Libyan Ports Company |
Tripoli/Libya |
Hosaeen Al-shkairi |
Manager of Libyan Ports Company-Tripoli port |
N/A |
+218912126414 +218912126414 |
+218 51614577 |
Manage the port operations |
||
Benghazi Port |
Libyan Ports Company |
Benghazi/Libya |
Captain Yazeed Bozrida |
Port operational Manager |
+218614771113 |
+218925328473 +218917244732 |
N/A |
Manage the port operations |
||
Benghazi Port |
Libyan Ports Company |
Benghazi/Libya |
Abdoalbasit Aboumhigan |
Port Manager |
N/A |
N/A |
+218916674808 |
N/A |
Manage the port operations |
|
Benghazi Port |
Libyan Ports Company |
Benghazi/Libya |
Captain Hussin Mohamed Elshara |
Head of Benghazi port Security & safety department |
N/A |
+218925807934 +218910520474 |
N/A |
|
||
Benghazi Port |
Libyan Ports Company |
Benghazi/Libya |
Abdel Kareem Maati Hamad |
Head of Handling & Storage section |
N/A |
+218924423356 |
N/A |
|
||
Darnah Port |
Libyan Ports Company |
Derna/Libya |
Ibrahim Saleh Lyas |
Port Manager |
N/A |
N/A |
+218917547522 +218926255235 |
N/A |
Manage the port operations |
|
Marsa al-Brega |
Sirt Oil Company |
Al-Brega /Libya |
Mohamed Alhoni |
Head of Maritime Affairs Department |
N/A |
N/A |
+218 91-1355730 |
N/A |
|
|
Misrata port |
Misrata Free Zone |
Misrata/Liba |
Abdelmwla Abo Lifa |
Free zone CEO |
N/A |
+218913233261 |
N/A |
|
||
Misrata port |
Misrata Free Zone |
Misrata/Liba |
Ezzeddin Zableh |
Seaport Manager |
N/A |
N/A |
+218913811402 |
N/A |
Manage the port operations |
|
AlKhoms port |
Libyan Ports Company |
Al Khoms/Libya |
Omar Abdelmajeed Almenshaz |
Port operations manager |
N/A |
N/A |
+218925510195 |
N/A |
Manage the port operations |
|
Tobruk Port |
Libyan Ports Company |
Tobruk/Libya |
Mohammed Fayaz |
Head of Maritime Affairs Department |
N/A |
+218877629265 |
+21891-4289879 |
N/A |
|
4.5 Libya Airport Company Contact List
Airport |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Al-Kufra Airport
|
Libyan Civil Aviation Authority |
Al-Kufra - Al Jawf |
Bader Abouthomaniya |
Director of the Aviation Department |
N/A |
N/A |
+218920622588 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Libyan Civil Aviation Authority |
Al-Kufra - Al Jawf |
Salheain Abhairy |
Director of the Airport |
N/A |
N/A |
+218914088070 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Tripoli international Airport Mitiga |
Libyan Arab Airline |
Mitiga Airport |
Taher Tantoush |
Station Manager |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Commercial airline |
|
Effriquiyah Airline |
Mitiga Airport |
Adm Bourkhis |
Station Manager |
N/A |
N/A |
+218925434383 |
N/A |
N/A |
Commercial airline |
|
Buraq Air |
Mitiga Airport |
Majdi Hachem |
Station Manager |
+218913785888 |
+218913671394 |
N/A |
N/A |
Commercial airline |
||
Global Air |
Mitiga Airport |
Mohamed Touil |
Station Manager |
+218917217523 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Commercial airline |
||
Berniq Air |
Mitiga |
Alaa Tamtam |
Station Manager |
+21891681811 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Commercial airline |
||
Libyan wings |
Mitiga airport |
Fathi El Alem |
Station Manager |
N/A |
+218912109790 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Commercial airline |
|
Sebha |
Libyan Arab Airline |
Sebha airport |
Hamed el Saadawi |
Station Manger |
+218913634504 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Commercial airline |
|
Benghazi |
Global Air |
Benina Airport |
Ahmed Mijrbi |
Station Manager |
N/A |
+218913424151 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Airline company |
Effriquiyah airline |
Benina Airport |
|
Station Manager |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Airline company |
|
Libyan Arab Airline |
Benina Airport |
Ali Lafe |
Station Manager |
+00218922599871 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Airline company |
||
Buraq Air |
Benina Airport |
Jamal Al Awani |
Station Manager |
N/A |
+218926149492 |
N/A |
Airline company |
|||
Berniq Air |
Benina Airport |
Ghassen Ali |
Station Manger |
N/A |
+218924584221 |
N/A |
Airline company |
4.6 Libya Storage and Milling Company Contact List
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Key Role |
Description of Duties |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ouadi Rabea for flour production |
Wadi alRabie - Tripoli |
Allafi Khalifa Othman |
General Manager |
|
217124398 |
091-2126812 |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Flour production |
Almarai Alkhisba for milling and feed |
Wadi alRabie - Tripoli |
|
|
091-7124214 |
|
|
Yes |
milling and feed, flour production |
||
Sahel Alakhdarlour & Feed Mill |
Alhashan road/Janzour-Tripoli |
Mohamed Elmeshki |
Support Services Manager |
00218 217212212 |
|
|
|
milling and feed, flour production |
||
Al-Tahadi Group for mills, feed and food industry |
Al-Zahra Road 27, Tripoli |
Ali Jafal |
Sales Manager |
218 91 5216119 |
218 91 4580068 |
|
|
milling and feed, flour production |
||
Lebda for milling and feed |
Souq alkhamees road -Alkhomis |
|
|
|
91-5017900 |
|
|
|
milling and feed, flour production |
4.7 Libya Fuel Provider Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Al Rahila |
Tripoli |
Alhani St, Near Pakistani school |
Khaled Ibrahim Sherif |
General Manager |
00218 213 622 162 |
N/A |
002182100218 00213 622 162 |
Distributing and selling oil derivatives to the private and public stations, and the vessels and aviation sector and the consumers from public corporations, economical units, factories, national and foreign companies. |
||
Sharara Oil Service Co |
Tripoli |
Alfalah Rd, next to the military market |
Adel Alzlitini |
General Manager |
+218 21 362 2163 - 70 |
N/A |
+218 21 362 2161 - 62 |
Distributing and selling oil derivatives to the private and public stations, and the vessels and aviation sector and the consumers from public corporations, economical units, factories, national and foreign companies. |
||
Libya Joint Company for oil |
Tripoli |
Alkaramah area, near Road and bridge Authority |
|
|
+ 218 21 4804311/ + 218 21 4804312 |
N/A |
+ 218 214804313 |
Distributing and selling oil derivatives to the private and public stations, and the vessels and aviation sector and the consumers from public corporations, economical units, factories, national and foreign companies. |
4.8 Libya Transporter Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
Vehicle Type |
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HUDHUD Co |
Tripoli |
9 M,SwaniRoad,Kremia Area |
Masaud Sarwar |
General Manager |
(+218) 21 713766 |
(+218) 21 713766 |
(+218) 21 5621299 |
Sea freight, landtransport, custom clearance, warehousing, packing solutions |
Trucks |
10 |
500MTN-1MTN |
Good |
||
HTWL |
Tripoli |
Fairuz Building Mizran St |
Tarek Hawi, |
General Manager |
218213346529.00 |
+218(91)2107489 |
218213346529.00 |
Sea freight, land transport, custom clearance, warehousing, packing solutions |
Trucks |
10 |
32 trucks 1MTN, 28 trucks 10 MTN, 35 Trucks 20 MTN |
Good |
||
Al-Shahin for Delivery and Shipping LLC |
Tripoli |
Hai demasheq, next to sigma academy, Tripoli, Libya |
Sohaib Gherfal |
General Manager |
Mob : +218 92-5108500 |
Mob : +218 92-5108500 |
N/A |
Sea freight, land transport, custom clearance, warehousing, packing solutions |
Trucks |
20 |
500MTN-1MTN |
Good |
||
Mersal Co, Logistic Services |
Tripoli |
Siraj, Tripoli, Libya |
Mustafa Mujber |
General Manager |
Mob : +218-91-4150696 |
Mob : +218-91-4150696 |
N/A |
Sea freight, land transport, custom clearance, warehousing, packing solutions |
Trucks |
20 |
500MTN-1MTN |
Good |
||
Fast Wings |
Alzawia |
Alzawia-Libya |
Ahmed Alnaas |
General Manager |
Mob: +218 91-2102679 |
Mob: +218 91-2102679 |
N/A |
N/A |
Sea freight, land transport, custom clearance, warehousing, packing solutions |
Trucks |
20 |
500MTN-1MTN |
Good |
|
Alpha Logistics |
Tripoli |
Beside Alnofleen Gold Center, Alnofleen, Tripoli |
Aimen Woriet |
General Manager |
Phone: 21891 9571795-21891 6193480 |
Phone: 21891 9571795-21891 6193480 |
N/A |
Sea freight, landtransport, custom clearance, warehousing, packing solutions |
Trucks |
21 |
500MTN-1MTN |
Good |
||
Alshira Marine Company /Alaman |
Tripoli |
Tripoli |
Abdulghader Elshtwey |
General Manager |
Mob : +218-0912123203 |
Mob : +218-0912123203 |
N/A |
N/A |
Sea freight, land transport, custom clearance, warehousing, packing solutions |
Trucks |
10 |
500MTN-1MTN |
Good |
|
Aramex Libya |
Tripoli |
Alfalah Rd, Tripoli |
Mohamed Yamin |
Logistics Officer |
091-7991941 |
091-7991941 |
N/A |
Sea freight, land transport, custom clearance, warehousing, packing solutions |
Trucks |
20 |
500MTN-1MTN |
Good |
Libya - 4.9 Libya Railway Companies Contact List
There have been no operational railways in Libya since 1965, but various lines existed in the past. An extensive system was developed to construct a railway network in country, but all related projects had postponed since 2010. There has been no progress on it during the last 11 years due to security and financial issues.
For information on government contact details, please see the following link:
4.1 Libya Government Contact List
4.10 Libya Supplier Contact List
Company |
Commodity Types |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Al Gordabeya |
Food importing |
Misurata |
|
Omar Elnaeri |
CEO |
NA |
+218914504148 |
NA |
NA |
Food |
|
Tazwed |
Food importing |
Tripoli |
|
Hesham Aljazeeri |
FP |
NA |
+218910845348 |
NA |
NA |
Food |
|
Al Nakhlatien |
Food importing |
Benghazi |
|
Nabil Elgazzar |
BUM |
NA |
+218912116843 |
NA |
NA |
Food |
|
Pentapolis |
General service |
Tripoli |
|
Hammam Elazraq |
GM |
NA |
+218910775355 |
NA |
NA |
Food/ NFI/ Construction work |
|
AKMAR ALJAZEERA |
IT |
Tripoli |
|
Nader Nass |
FP |
NA |
+218912187999 |
NA |
NA |
All IT related equipment |
|
Libyan Desert for Renewable Energies Co |
IT & Electrical |
Tripoli |
|
Ali Elmujahid |
FP |
NA |
+218925637562 |
NA |
NA |
Renewable Energies |
|
AWAL Telecom & Technology |
Telecommunication |
Tripoli |
|
Motaz Tilamon |
FP |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Telecommunication |
|
GIGA NET -Internet Provider |
Telecommunication |
Tripoli |
|
|
|
NA |
+218916438779 |
NA |
NA |
Telecommunication services and ISP provider |
|
Rawafed Libya for Telecommunication and Technology. |
Communications |
Tripoli |
|
sales department |
sales department |
NA |
+ 218213660201 |
NA |
NA |
Telecommunication services and ISP provider |
|
EL REEF COMPANY |
IT & Electrical |
Benghazi |
|
|
|
NA |
+218912145203 |
NA |
NA |
IT equipment |
|
Darnis Technology & Telecome |
IT & Electrical |
|
|
Ibrahim Elagili |
|
NA |
+218911447443 |
NA |
NA |
Telecommunication |
|
ALSABAH ELMOSHERAQ |
General Services |
Tripoli |
|
Saja Allam |
FP |
NA |
+218924686680 |
NA |
NA |
General services |
|
Integrated Solutions |
General Serves |
Tripoli |
|
Naima Salah |
FP |
NA |
+218912128144 |
NA |
NA |
General |
|
Nesma Aljadida |
Construction |
Sebha |
|
Hasan Alayat |
|
|
NA |
+218913451556
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
AinZayana Co.
|
Construction
|
Benghazi |
|
Ahmed Alfitori
|
|
|
NA |
+218913841862
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
Cordoba
|
Consulting and Engineering
|
Sabratha |
|
Ahmed Abugdera
|
|
|
NA |
+218928051510
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
Salala Engineering Services company
|
Engineering Service
|
Tripoli |
|
Ibrahim Ashnag
|
|
|
NA |
+21892500032
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
ABRIZZI .CO
|
Construction
|
Sabha/ Tripoli |
|
Mohamed Ibrahim
|
|
|
NA |
218915355242
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
UNITED DELTA
|
Construction
|
Tripoli |
|
Adel Mohamed KHALLAS
|
|
|
NA |
+218914995852
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
NOMADIA
|
Construction
|
Tripoli |
|
Tarek Sassi
|
|
|
NA |
+218214841552
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
Alekhwa Alhaditha Al memar Al- Aneek
|
Maintenance Construction
|
Tripoli Zawia |
|
Hamza Artima Basem Altayib Ali
|
|
|
NA |
+218912139560 +218912128664
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
Shatha Libya
|
Construction
|
Misrata |
|
Omar Elnairei
|
GM |
|
NA |
+218914504148
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
Atheel co. for General Contracting
|
Construction
|
Tripoli |
|
Ahmad Rajab,
|
GM |
|
NA |
+218917611611
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
4.11 Libya Additional Services Contact List
Type of Service |
Company |
Location(s) |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AKMAR ALJAZEERA |
IT |
Tripoli |
Nader Nass |
FP |
NA |
+218912187999 |
NA |
NA |
All IT related equipment |
|
Libyan Desert for Renewable Energies Co |
IT & Electrical |
Tripoli |
Ali Elmujahid |
FP |
NA |
+218925637562 |
NA |
NA |
Renewable Energies |
|
AWAL Telecom & Technology |
Telecommunication |
Tripoli |
Motaz Tilamon |
FP |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Telecommunication |
|
GIGA NET -Internet Provider |
Telecommunication |
Tripoli |
|
|
NA |
+218916438779 |
NA |
NA |
Telecommunication services and ISP provider |
|
Rawafed Libya for Telecommunication and Technology. |
Communications |
Tripoli |
sales department |
sales department |
NA |
+ 218213660201 |
NA |
NA |
Telecommunication services and ISP provider |
|
EL REEF COMPANY |
IT & Electrical |
Benghazi |
|
|
NA |
+218912145203 |
NA |
NA |
IT equipment |
|
Darnis Technology & Telecome |
IT & Electrical |
|
Ibrahim Elagili |
|
NA |
+218911447443 |
NA |
NA |
Telecommunication |
|
ALSABAH ELMOSHERAQ |
General Services |
Tripoli |
Saja Allam |
FP |
NA |
+218924686680 |
NA |
NA |
General services |
|
Integrated Solutions |
General Serves |
Tripoli |
Naima Salah |
FP |
NA |
+218912128144 |
NA |
NA |
General |
|
Nesma Aljadida |
Construction |
Sebha |
Hasan Alayat |
|
NA |
+218913451556
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
|
AinZayana Co.
|
Construction
|
Benghazi |
Ahmed Alfitori
|
|
|
NA |
+218913841862
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
Cordoba
|
Consulting and Engineering
|
Sabratha |
Ahmed Abugdera
|
|
|
NA |
+218928051510
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
Salala Engineering Services company
|
Engineering Service
|
Tripoli |
Ibrahim Ashnag
|
|
|
NA |
+21892500032
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
ABRIZZI .CO
|
Construction
|
Sabha/ Tripoli |
Mohamed Ibrahim
|
|
|
NA |
218915355242
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
UNITED DELTA
|
Construction
|
Tripoli |
Adel Mohamed KHALLAS
|
|
|
NA |
+218914995852
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
NOMADIA
|
Construction
|
Tripoli |
Tarek Sassi
|
|
|
NA |
+218214841552
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
Alekhwa Alhaditha Al memar Al- Aneek
|
Maintenance Construction
|
Tripoli Zawia |
Hamza Artima Basem Altayib Ali
|
|
|
NA |
+218912139560 +218912128664
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
Shatha Libya
|
Construction
|
Misrata |
Omar Elnairei
|
GM |
|
NA |
+218914504148 |
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
Atheel co. for General Contracting
|
Construction
|
Tripoli |
Ahmad Rajab,
|
GM |
|
NA |
+218917611611
|
NA |
NA |
Construction work |
Libya - 4.12 Libya Waste Management Companies Contact List
Name of Company | Physical Address | Focal Person | Telephone Number | Email Address | Website | Does the company have an Environmental, Health and Safety certification (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or equivalent) or self-certified management plan for facilities and personnel? (List all available) | Business License Validity Dates | Years of experience | Company main business | Facility is well maintained (roof/walls)? (Y/N) | Hazardous materials are processed and stored separately from non-hazardous waste? (Y/N) | Facility has adequate ventilation? (Y/N) | PPE provided to staff (hard hats, overalls, boots, etc.)? (Y/N) | Waste Processing capacity (e.g. max tonnes/day or month)* | Waste Collection provided (Y/N) | Any transport capacity constraints (geographical, volumes, frequency)? | Non hazardous waste accepted Select from dropdown menu | Non hazardous waste Disposal method Select from dropdown menu | Hazardous Waste Accepted Select from dropdown menu | Hazardous waste disposal method Select from dropdown menu | Admin Waste Accepted Select from dropdown menu | Admin Disposal method Select from dropdown menu | Comments |
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اسم الشركة | العنوان الفعلي | مسؤول الارتباط | رقم الهاتف | البريد الالكتروني | الموقع الالكتروني | هل تمتلك الشركة شهادة او تصريح متعلقة بالبيئة والصحة والسلامة (على سبيل المثال ISO 14001 أو ISO 45001 أو ما يعادلها) أو خطة إدارة معتمدة ذاتيًا للمرافق والموظفين؟ (الرجاء ذكر ما هو متاح) | تاريخ صلاحية الترخيص التجاري | عدد سنوات الخبرة | العمل الرئيسي او اختصاص الشركة | هل تتم صيانة المنشأة جيدًا (السقف/الجدران)؟ (نعم / لا) | هل تتم معالجة المواد الخطرة وتخزينها بشكل منفصل عن النفايات غير الخطرة؟ (نعم / لا) | هل المنشأة بها تهوية كافية؟ (نعم / لا) | معدات الوقاية الشخصية المقدمة للموظفين (القبعات الصلبة، وزرة العمل، والأحذية، الخ)؟ (نعم / لا) | القدرة على معالجة النفايات (على سبيل المثال الحد الأقصى للأطنان/اليوم أو الشهر) | هل هناك وسائل جمع نفايات متاحة (نعم / لا) | هل توجد قيود على قدرة النقل (جغرافية، أو أحجام، أو تكرار)؟ | ماهي النفايات غير الخطرة المعالجة من قبل الشركة اختر من القائمة المنسدلة | طريقة التخلص من النفايات غير الخطرة اختر من القائمة المنسدلة | ماهي النفايات الخطرة المعالجة من قبل الشركة اختر من القائمة المنسدلة | طريقة التخلص من النفايات الخطرة اختر من القائمة المنسدلة | النفايات المكتبية اختر من القائمة المنسدلة | طريقة التخلص من النفايات المكتبية اختر من القائمة المنسدلة | ملاحظات |
Public services company of Tripoli شركة الخدمات العامة طرابلس |
Mansoura, Tripoli | Mohamed Ismail, Head of Company | 00218 94-412-22-22 | info@psct.gov.ly | https://www.psct.gov.ly | Waste collection | All type | landfill | To contact to get more details | ||||||||||||||
RABIAA LIBYA | Elbaida, 25569 Banghazi - Libya | 00218 0927339726 | https://www.europages.co.uk/RABIAA-LIBYA/00000003915609-198800001.html | 40, 000 tons a year | Plastic PT | sorting only | The recycling materials comes in the flakes typical of the recycled plastic. | ||||||||||||||||
ALMOTAHADI LTD شركة المتحدي لاعادة تدوير الورق والبلاستيك |
Tripoli-libya, Assyedy Street, Tripoli |
00218-91-3200456 | https://zaubee.com/biz/almotahadi-company-for-recycling-%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9… | Batteries of different types (e.g. lithium ion, lead acid) | exported | They export lead acid battery scrap and rubber tube scarp and plastic scrap from Libya | |||||||||||||||||
ALMOTTAHEDON LTD | Tripoli-libya, Assyedy Street, Tripoli |
00218-91-3200456 | https://zaubee.com/biz/almotahadi-company-for-recycling-%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9… | Tyres | exported | They export lead acid battery scrap and rubber tube scarp and plastic scrap from Libya | |||||||||||||||||
ANAY COMPANY | Tripoli, Libya | 00218-92-7527355 | http://www.sell147.com/company/Libya/1242743.htm | 5,000 TON each year | Scrap plastics | physical recycling | They cover various kinds of plastic scraps including but not limited to HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS, ABS, PET, PC, PA, PVC, etc. Forms of material could be varied from bales, film scraps, granules, lumps, regrind, rolls in natural or mixed color, printed or non-printed, to used or clean production waste from factories such as bottles regrinds, off grade or floor sweep pellets, etc | ||||||||||||||||
Libyan Iron and Steel Company الشركة الليبية للحديد والصلب |
Misrata, Libya | 00218 51 2619680 / 2613810 | marketing@libyansteel.com | https://libyansteel.com/ | quality (iso 9001/2000) | The Largest company in Libya | Steel** | physical recycling | To check their requirements on quantities to supply. | ||||||||||||||
Libyan Iron and Steel Company الشركة الليبية للحديد والصلب |
Misrata, Libya | 00218 51 2619680 / 2613810 | marketing@libyansteel.com | https://libyansteel.com/ | quality (iso 9001/2000) | The Largest company in Libya | Iron | physical recycling | To check their requirements on quantities to supply. Lisco's operations are primarily supplied by imported iron ore pellets from Brazil, Canada, and Sweden for use as raw materials. | ||||||||||||||
Marsellia Co. for Cleanliness & Enviormental Protection شركة مريسليا للنظافة وحماية البيئة |
حي الاندلس - خلف قاعة الشعب , Tripoli, Libya | 00218-91-7661212 / 00218-91-7881212 | info@marsellia.com | http://cep.marsellia.com/ | Y | Medical Waste (e.g. soiled medical items, used sharps, glasswear, etc.) | physical recycling | ||||||||||||||||
LIBYACO for general cleaning services شركة ليبيا لخدمات النظافة |
Headquarters: Al-Bayda | Ahmed Al Majbri, CEO | 00218 695707276 | Info@LIBYACO.Com.Ly | www.libyaco.com.ly | Cleaning service | |||||||||||||||||
Second branch: Benghazi - Sidi Hussein | 00218 926736502 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Morena Golden Co., Ltd. for general cleaning services حةشركة مورينا الذهبية المحدودة لخدمات النظافة العامة ومكافحة الافات |
Qarji next to the first gas station - Tripoli | Sales Department, Operations | 00218 91-7774258 | https://murina.business.site/#details | Cleaning service | ||||||||||||||||||
Al-Sadeem Company for cleaning, sterilization and pest control شركة السديم للنظافة والتعقيم ومكافحة الآفات |
Disabled Hospital Street - Janzour | Sales Department, Operations | 00218 091-3153137 | https://pest-control-service-5962.business.site/ | Cleaning, sterilization and pest control |
5 Libya Annexes
The following section contains annexes for additional information for the Libya LCA
5.1 Libya Acronyms & Abbreviations
Acronym | Full name of the Agency / Organization |
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AWB | Airway Bill |
BL | Bill of Lading |
C&F | Cost & Freight |
CAA | Civil Aviation Authority |
CARE | Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere |
CFS | Container Freight Stations |
COMESA | Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa |
DLCA | Digital Logistics Capacity Assessment |
FAO | Food and Agriculture Organisation |
GPRS | General Pocket Radio Service |
GRT | Gross Register Tonnage |
IATA | International Air Transport Association |
ICAO | International Civil Aviation Organisation |
IDPs | Internally Displaced Persons |
ILS | Instrument Landing System |
IMF | International Monetary Fund |
INGO | International NGO |
IOM | International Organisation for Migration |
ISPs | Internet Service Providers |
KVA | Kilo Volt Ampere |
LCA | Logistics Capacity Assessment |
LNCSM |
Libyan National Centre for Standardization and Metrology |
MOU | Memorables of Understanding |
MT | Metric Tons |
MW | Megawatt |
n/a | not available |
NASCO | National Supply Corporation |
NDB | Non directional beacon |
NFI | Non Food Items |
NGO | Non Governmental Organisation |
NOC | National Oil Corporation |
OCHA | Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs |
RC | Resident Coordinator |
RoRo | Roll on Roll off |
T | Tons |
T&D | Transmission and Distribution |
TEUs | Twenty Foot Equivalent Units |
THC | Terminal Handling Charge |
UNAIDS | Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS |
UNCT | United Nations Country Team |
UNDP | United Nations Development Programme |
UNEP | United Nations Environmental Programme |
UNCT | United Nations Country Team |
UNDP | United Nations Development Programme |
UNEP | United Nations Environmental Programme |
UNESCO | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
UNFPA | United Nations Population Fund |
UNHAS | United Nations Humanitarian Air Service |
UNHCR | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees |
UNICEF | United Nations Children's Fund |
(V)HF | (Very) High Frequency |
VOR | VHF omnidirectional radio range |
V-SAT | Very Smart Aperture Terminal |
WASH | Water, Sanitation and Hygiene |
WCO | World Customs Organisation |
WFP | World Food Programme |
WHO | World Health Organisation |
WVI | World Vision International |