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Port Overview

 

The Port of Tripoli is the second port in Lebanon after the Port of Beirut. It has an approximate area of 3,000,000 m2, with a water area of 2,200,000 m2, a land area of 320,000 m2, and a 420,000 m2 dump area adjacent to the current port, reserved for the future Container Terminal and Free Market Zone (which are under construction). Most shipments carry general goods and dry discharge such as iron, wood, and sugar, various kinds of beans, iron scrap, vehicles, and construction material. The Port of Tripoli also contains a Free Zone with an area of 150,000 m2. The Port is currently undergoing expansion projects, where a new 600 m long berth is being built for container trade, with a rear zone area of 1,200,000 m2. This zone has been approved by the Lebanese Parliament as a free economic zone. The Port of Tripoli is independent both administratively and financially and is governed by the General Code for Public Institutions according to decree no 4513. The Port is managed by a Board of Directors composed of 5 members elected for 3 years.

Port website: http://www.oept.gov.lb/index.php/en/aboutusen

 

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

 

Port Location and Contact

Country

Lebanon

Province or District

North

Nearest Town or City

with Distance from Port

Tripoli

87 Km North of Beirut

Port's Complete Name

Port de Tripoli

Latitude

34° 26' 12.01" N

Longitude

           

35° 50' 58.99" E

Managing Company or Port Authority

Tripoli Port Authority

Management Contact Person

Mr Ahmad Tamer

https://www.oept.gov.lb/index.php/en/

+961 6 220180

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport

Port Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Port Performance

 

Tripoli Port received nearly 825 vessels in 2022. In addition, via its container terminal, the port handles an approximate of  66,000 TUEs/year. The port has a navigation channel of 16 m depth. WFP has a special agreement, for extending of grace period of all food assistance shipments, from 9 days to 30 days.

Seasonal Constraints

 

Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

YES

October to March/April

Major Import Campaigns

NO

 

 

 

Handling Figures for 2022

Vessel Calls

825

Container Traffic (TEUs)

66,000

 

 

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022

Bulkand Break Bulk (MT)

3,193,958

 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: 

https://www.oept.gov.lb/index.php/en/tariffs-en

 

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth

Quantity

Length

(m)

Maximum

Draft (m)

Comments

Conventional Berth

8

1,000

10

 

Container Berth

1

600

15.2

 

Berthing Tugs

9

   

 

Water Barges

3

   

 


As per the Expansion plan in Tripoli port, 600 m will be added to the containers berth. The Port of Tripoli is independent both administratively and financially and is governed by the General Code for Public Institutions according to decree no 4513. The Port is managed by a Board of Directors composed of 5 members elected for 3 years.

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type

Berth Identification

Imports - Bagged Cargo

General (no dedicated import quay)

Exports - Bagged Cargo

General (no dedicated export quay)

Imports and Exports - RoRo

Quays 6-8 are mostly used for RoRo Vessels

Other Imports

n/a

Port Handling Equipment

Equipment

Available

Total Quantity and Capacity Available

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

Dockside Crane

Yes

2

 

Container Gantries

Yes

2 Super post panamax gantry cranes

 

Mobile Cranes

Yes

           

6 Mobile cranes with capacity of 125-165 Tons

 

7 Mobile cranes with capacity of 100-120 Tons

 

10 Mobile cranes with capacity of 70-90 Tons

 

20 Mobile cranes with capacity of 40-65 Tons

 

11 Mobile cranes with capacity of 25-38 Tons)

 

Reachstacker

Yes

 2 for Cont 20 & 40

 

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)

Yes

   

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

No

   

Forklifts

Yes

24 forklifts

 

Container Facilities

Facilities

20 ft

40 ft

Container Facilities Available

Yes

Yes

Container Freight Station (CFS)

The CFS is under the management of CMA CGM.

Refrigerated Container Stations

Yes

Yes

Number of Reefer Stations
(Connection Points)

124 (for either 20’’ or 40’’)

Customs Guidance

  • The receiving organization sends the Notification of Arrival to the C&F Agent
  • The C&F Agent initiates the process by informing customs authorities of the expected date of arrival of the cargo, and all cargo details.
  • The receiving organization sends all original documents to the C&F Agent
  • The C&F Agent provides original documents to customs authorities.
  • Generally, the cargo is cleared within 5-7 days (if all documents are in order).
  • Once the cargo is cleared, the customs authorities provide a Release Note to the C&F Agent.
  • The transport company can then bring trucks inside the port for onward dispatch of cargo.
  • (Clearing & Forwarding Agent Contacts are available in the Port Contact List

 

 

Port Security

Lebanese authorities’ security and private security guards

Works 24/7 to protect and guard the Port and the Free Zone

A network of surveillance cameras with a fibre optics infrastructure

Security

ISPS Compliant

Yes

Current ISPS Level
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)

1

Police Boats

Yes

Fire Engines

Yes

 

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