Quick Answer
UNLOCODELY BEN
CountryLibya
Water BodyMediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth12.5 m
Lat32.1167
Lng20.0500
Classificationregional_202606
0Views
Last updated:
About This Seaport
A quay of roughly 3,000 metres split across 20 berths — three for containers, five for general cargo and the rest for oil, fuel and chemicals — defines Benghazi, the principal seaport for eastern Libya. Eight transit sheds, grain silos and 250 reefer points back the berths, and nominal container capacity reaches about 120,000 TEU. Actual box traffic is far lower, however — around 16,000 TEU across some 350 calls in 2018 — so Benghazi is best read as a general-cargo and supply gateway serving Cyrenaica and regional reconstruction. The state-owned Libyan Ports Company operates the facility. Coastal trunk roads link the hinterland inland and along the shore, but there is no rail network. Given Libya's unstable conditions, customs, insurance and security should be verified carefully before any booking. For larger or time-critical container shipments, Misrata or Tripoli in the west offer stronger alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Banghazi?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Banghazi is LY BEN. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Banghazi located?▼
The port of Banghazi is located in Libya (Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Banghazi?▼
Banghazi is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Banghazi?▼
The channel depth of Banghazi is 12.5 meters.
Location & Weather
Loading...
32.11667, 20.05000
Channel depth: 12.5 m
The information on this page is based on publicly available transport and infrastructure data. The logistics significance of a location may change. All information without warranty.
No partner at this location yet
Your company operates here? Be the first partner visible at this hub.