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2.1.3 Libya Port of Derna
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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

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Port Picture
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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

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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
(Containers per Day)

N/A

Number of Reefer Stations
(Connection Points)

N/A

Emergency Take-off Capacity

500

500

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift
(Containers per 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.

1.3 Libya Customs Information

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.

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