Port of Misrata

Port of Misrata

With a population of just over 281,000, the Port of Misrata is the third largest city in Libya, after Tripoli and Benghazi. It is the capital city of the Misrata. District and has been called the business capital of Libya. The harbor is located in the Qasr Ahmad neighbourhood and its about 10 kilometres away from the city centre of Misrata and about 240km away from Tripoli. About 200 vessels visit annually the port of Misrata each year.

Misrata Free Zone

It’s a zone free of any restrictions such as tax, custom duties, commercial and monetary restrictions. The free zone is established in order to vary and support the national income sources by attracting local and foreign investments. The zone extends to 3539 hectares, including Misrata seaport with a capability of expansion in the southern side up to more than 2000 hectares.