Libyan private sector discusses cooperation between Italian and Libyan ports and joint investment in the transfer of Italian expertise to develop Libyan ports
Oct 4 Sami Zaptia

Libyan private sector discusses cooperation between Italian and Libyan ports and joint investment in the transfer of Italian expertise to develop Libyan ports

By Sami Zaptia.London, 4 October 2021:The Libyan private sector discussed ways of cooperation between Italian and Libyan ports and setting frameworks...

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Sep 20 Sami Zaptia

Cruises between Turkey and Libya to start end of September, visa cancellation expected - Turkish exports up and expected to reach over US$ 2 billion by year end: Karanfil

By Sami Zaptia.Murtaza Karanfil Turkish Libyan Business Council (Photo: Karanfil Group).London, 20 September 2021:Cruises between Turkey and Libya wil...

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Misrata Free Zone installs new 120-ton truck gate scales, maiden Libyan shipping line voyage from China docks
Sep 2 Sami Zaptia

Misrata Free Zone installs new 120-ton truck gate scales, maiden Libyan shipping line voyage from China docks

By Sami Zaptia.London, 2 September 2021:Misrata Free Zone announced yesterday that it had completed the installation of its 12-ton truck gate scales (...

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Jul 6 Sami Zaptia

Algerian business delegation Tripoli visit in mid-July, maritime line, readiness to open Ghadames land border - discussed with Algerian ambassador

By Sami Zaptia.(Photo: LBC)London, 6 July 2021:During a meeting yesterday in a Tripoli hotel, the head of the Libyan Business Council (LBC) Abdalla Fe...

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Maiden voyage of first Libyan-owned shipping line arrives at Misrata Free Zone
Jun 17 Sami Zaptia

Maiden voyage of first Libyan-owned shipping line arrives at Misrata Free Zone

By Sami Zaptia.London, 17 June 2021:The maiden voyage of LDR Sakine, belonging to the first Libyan-owned shipping line, Sidra Line, docked at Misrata...

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Maltese delegation visits Benghazi: reopening consulate, resumption of flights, marine lines and business delegation visit in June discussed
May 19 Sami Zaptia

Maltese delegation visits Benghazi: reopening consulate, resumption of flights, marine lines and business delegation visit in June discussed

By Sami Zaptia.London, 19 May 2021:A Maltese delegation headed by its Deputy Foreign Minister Christopher Cutajar and ambassador to Libya Charles Sali...

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Libyan Ports fees increased by 235 percent to reflect dinar devaluation
Mar 30 Sami Zaptia

Libyan Ports fees increased by 235 percent to reflect dinar devaluation

By Sami Zaptia.London, 30 March 2021:Libya’s Ministry of Transport has increased fees payable at its ports by 235 percent as of yesterday. The large i...

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Mar 10 Sami Zaptia

Controversial ECTN to continue operating: Customs Authority

By Sami Zaptia.The ECTN system is to continue operating  (Photo: ECTN.com)London, 10 March 2021:A letter was circulated yesterday by the Customs Autho...

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Libya buys two new oil tankers
Mar 1 Sami Zaptia

Libya buys two new oil tankers

By Sami Zaptia.London, 1 March 2021:Libya’s state General National Maritime Transport Company (GNMTC) announced on Friday (26 February) the acquisitio...

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Zawia Commercial Port study launched
Feb 2 Sami Zaptia

Zawia Commercial Port study launched

By Sami Zaptia.London, 2 February 2021: At a signing ceremony in Zawia, the launch of the marine and economic study for the construction of the Zawia...

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