Logistics port as an entry point for income diversification in Libya (a case study of Misrata seaport)

Abstract

The research focuses on developing and transforming Misrata seaport into a global logistics port, which can be relied upon as an important facility for diversifying income sources in Libya, as there are now many logistics ports that are a primary source of revenue for countries, and Misrata port has many features that qualify it to be a global logistics port.
The city of Misrata, where the port is located, is the third largest population center in Libya, and is considered the commercial and economic capital of the country. It contains the largest iron and steel complex, in addition to Misrata International Airport, as well as a free zone affiliated with the port.
It was built on an area estimated at 539 hectares, as revealed by the studies prepared for the development of Misrata port by the SDV Foundation, the Beckett Rankine office and the AECOM consulting office. Misrata port surpasses Port Sudan, Lagos and Douala ports by 93% in terms of attracting maritime traffic and trade to Africa.
The study presented by the Turkish company ECAP showed that the third proposal, which is to establish the new Misrata port in Ras Al-Rumiya on land, is the best because this method of construction is the least expensive and easiest to implement. The study recommended that this proposal be implemented in Ras Al-Rumiya after reconsidering the depth and widening the navigation channel.
Taking into account what the world has achieved in building modern ships (Mother Ship) in terms of expansion in size and increase in draft so that there will be no obstacle to receiving such ships in the future.