2.1.5 Libya Port of Misrata
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2.1.5 Libya Port of Misrata Port Overview Port Picture Description and Contacts of Key Companies Port Performance Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges Berthing Specifications General Cargo Handling Berths Port Handling Equipment Container Facilities Customs Guidance Terminal Information Hinterland Information Port Security 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 11m and a total berth lenght 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. Port Location and Contact Country Libya Province or District Misrata Nearest Town or City Misrata city with Distance from Port Distance: 12 km Port's Complete Name Misrata Seaport Latitude 32.360844 Longitude 15.220290 Port Authority Libyan Ports Company 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 Page 1 Description and Contacts of Key Companies Page 2 The Port of Misrata is managed and operated by The Misrata Free Zone. For information on Port of Misrata contact details, please see the following link: 4.3 Libya Port and Waterways Company Contact List Generally, the port working hours are Saturday to Thursday 8:00 am to 12:00 am for handling and ground operations, and 24/7 for marine operations. Port Performance Seasonal Constraints Occurs Rainy Season N/A Major Import Campaigns N/A Handling Figures for 2017 Vessel Calls 784 Container Traffic (TEUs) 105,636.00 Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2017 Bulk (MT) 661,375.00 Break bulk (MT) 976,284.24 *Tonnage includes container weight, net weight is not available. Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges For information about port rates and charges, visit the Misrata Free Zone website. Page 3 20 ft container 40 ft container 100.00 LYD 200.00 LYD Costs exclude storage services. Berthing Specifications Type of Berth Quantity Length Maximum Comments (m) Draft (m) Conventional Berth NA Container Berth 7 1,400m 11 10A, 11, 11A, 12, 13, 14, 16 Silo Berth 2 400m 11 4, 5 Berthing Tugs 5 11 Water Barges 11 These services are provided by shipping agencies. For more information on available berths visit the Misrata Free Zone website. 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 Port Handling Equipment Equipment Available Total Quantity and Capacity Available Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage Dockside Crane Yes 11 3 of 100mt and 8 of 60mt Container Gantries Yes 2 2 of STC 45mt Mobile Cranes Yes 1 Reachstacker Yes 22 RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) Yes 4 Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines Yes 3 Transtainer No Forklifts Yes 43 Container Facilities Facilities Container Facilities Available Open storage yards of 60 ha Container Freight Station (CFS) 6 Refrigerated Container Stations NA Page 4 Other Capacity Details Covered storage warehouses of 67,500m2. Daily Take Off Capacity Max. capacity is 3,000 containers (20/40 ft.) (Containers per Day) Number of Reefer Stations 500 connection points for 20/40 ft. (Connection Points) Emergency Take-off Capacity 3,000 containers (20/40 ft.) per day Customs Guidance According to the national legislation, all humanitarian cargo is exempted from duties and taxes. The exemption letter/certificate should be obtained from MOFA and sent to the port authority prior to shipment arrival. Once the customs 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 customs police) to the organization’s warehouse. Normally it takes 1-3 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. The port customs working hours are Saturday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Customs can keep running with limited activities out of the working hours and holidays, based on the need. Documentation for the Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate The following documents are required to apply for the Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate for humanitarian cargo. - 1x original and 1x copy of Bill of Lading - 1x original commercial invoice certified by the Chamber of Commerce in English - 1x original Certificate of Origin, certified by the Chamber of Commerce, translated into Arabic and legalized by the respective Embassy - 1x master packing list - 1x detailed packing-list 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 outside of the port. Page 5 MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL There are nine warehouses with total a total storage area of 67,000 m² Open storage yards have an area of 60 hectares. A silo with available capacity up to 40,000mt. 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 and type, are assigned with 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 has 24/7 security guards at the main gates and patrol boats. The port is equipped with surveillance cameras covering storage areas. The risk of vessels conducting unofficial operations at the port is assessed to be low. Security ISPS Compliant Yes Current ISPS Level 2 (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) Police Boats Yes Fire Engines Yes Page 6.