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LBKYE Tripoli Port
Tripoli Port is the seaport of Tripoli, in the city of Tripoliin Lebanon. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is LBKYE.

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Port Code

LBKYE

Name

Tripoli

Country / Region

Lebanon

City

Tripoli

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

34.4686950

Longitude

35.8154300

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Port Overview

Tripoli Port, UN/LOCODE LBKYE, is a government-owned seaport in Tripoli, Lebanon, on the Eastern Mediterranean. It functions as a multipurpose gateway handling container ships, general cargo, bulk carriers, oil and chemical tankers, and livestock carriers. The port opened in 1959 and comprises approximately 3 km² of port area, including about 2.2 km² of water area and approximately 320,000 m² of land area. An adjacent dump area is reserved in the supplied port record for future container-terminal and free-market development. Our service team treats LBKYE as a port requiring shipment-specific confirmation of terminal allocation, documentation cut-offs, equipment availability, and inland delivery conditions before cargo is released.

Port code	LBKYE	Country / city	Lebanon / Tripoli
Coordinates	34°28′07.30″N, 35°48′55.54″E	Berths / wharf	8 berths / 1 wharf, according to the supplied port record
Recorded vessel limits	Maximum length 336 m; maximum draught 13.8 m	Annual calls	Approximately 450 ship arrivals in the supplied record

Key Highlights

Multipurpose profile: suitable cargo planning may include containers, project cargo, dry bulk, liquid bulk, and livestock shipments.
Eastern Mediterranean location: routing commonly depends on feeder or transshipment connections through the carrier’s selected Mediterranean hub.
Equipment and berth planning matter: the final vessel, cargo type, terminal window, and handling arrangement should be confirmed before booking.
Lebanon inland delivery: consignee address, customs status, road access, and truck availability should be checked before issuing a delivery commitment.
Port limits are cargo-specific: vessel dimensions in the port record are reference limits, not a guarantee for every berth, sailing, or operating condition.

Facilities & Services

Container handlingLBKYE is recorded as receiving container ships. Our team confirms the nominated terminal, equipment, free-time terms, and actual acceptance window with the carrier before cargo delivery.

General and project cargoGeneral cargo and bulk-carrier calls support planning for machinery, steel, construction materials, and other non-containerized shipments, subject to berth and lifting arrangements.

Liquid bulk and tank cargoOil and chemical tanker calls are recorded. Dangerous-goods classification, tank compatibility, shore-reception arrangements, and terminal approval must be checked case by case.

Livestock shipmentsLivestock carriers are among the recorded vessel types. Such cargo requires specialized welfare, veterinary, customs, and port coordination beyond standard FCL procedures.

Storage and inspection planningStorage, inspection, and customs arrangements should be confirmed for the specific cargo and terminal; our service team does not assume that a general port area represents available free storage.

Inland connectionRoad trucking is the practical planning focus for local delivery. Truck type, axle restrictions, security conditions, loading appointment, and consignee-site access require pre-checking.

Routes & Transit Times

Common routing logic: Asia, Europe, the Gulf, and other origins may be arranged through carrier networks using Mediterranean transshipment or feeder connections; the actual routing depends on the booking line and sailing plan.
Regional trade: Mediterranean and short-sea movements may be available through direct or connecting services, but our team confirms each sailing rather than assuming fixed coverage.
Transit-time variables: transshipment dwell, vessel rollover, port congestion, weather, customs inspection, security procedures, and inland truck scheduling can materially change the end-to-end schedule.
Planning rule: quote transit time as an indicative carrier schedule only after origin, destination, equipment, cargo status, and routing are confirmed; no fixed transit promise should be made from port identity alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Tripoli and northern Lebanon are the natural first-mile and last-mile service area; deliveries elsewhere in Lebanon require route, truck, and consignee-site confirmation.
Containerized cargo: consumer goods, industrial inputs, machinery, packaged food, and building materials may move in FCL equipment, subject to import controls and carrier acceptance.
Breakbulk and bulk: steel, construction materials, agricultural inputs, and other dry bulk or project cargo require cargo dimensions, weight distribution, lifting method, and berth suitability review.
Special cargo: chemicals, liquid bulk, livestock, oversized units, and temperature-sensitive goods need advance approval and a dedicated handling plan.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: carrier booking cut-off, port receiving cut-off, VGM submission, customs release, and terminal delivery appointments are separate milestones. Our service team verifies the applicable times for each sailing instead of applying a generic deadline.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, safety data sheet, package details, and container information before booking. Acceptance remains subject to carrier and terminal approval.
Documents: commercial invoice, packing list, bill-of-lading instructions, certificates or permits required for the commodity, and accurate consignee/importer details should be aligned before cargo arrival.
Inspection and inland delivery: customs examination, document discrepancies, port storage, road restrictions, and consignee-site limitations may delay release. We recommend pre-arranging a local contact and a contingency truck plan.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete cargo profile early: commodity, HS classification, package count, dimensions, gross weight, dangerous-goods status, and final delivery address.
For oversized, heavy, bulk, tanker, or livestock cargo, request a feasibility review before confirming the commercial shipment date; include drawings, lifting points, and handling requirements where relevant.
Keep the bill of lading, invoice, packing list, permits, and consignee/importer information consistent to reduce customs queries and inspection risk.
For time-sensitive cargo, ask our service team to compare alternative Mediterranean routings, feeder connections, equipment options, and inland delivery plans rather than relying on a single sailing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can LBKYE handle both containers and non-containerized cargo?

Yes. The supplied port record identifies container ships, general cargo vessels, bulk carriers, tankers, and livestock carriers. The handling plan, berth, equipment, documentation, and acceptance conditions must be confirmed for the specific shipment.

Is a direct sailing or fixed transit time available from my origin?

Not automatically. Routing depends on the carrier network and current sailing plan. Our service team checks direct, feeder, or transshipment options and provides an indicative schedule subject to carrier confirmation.

What information is needed for dangerous goods to Tripoli?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package and container details, SDS where applicable, and the planned movement. Carrier, terminal, and Lebanese regulatory approvals may be required before acceptance.

How can I reduce the risk of inland delivery delay?

Confirm the consignee’s legal details, customs status, delivery address, road access, unloading equipment, truck type, and preferred appointment in advance. Our team can coordinate a backup delivery plan when the cargo or route is sensitive.

Are the published vessel limits a booking guarantee?

No. The recorded maximum length of 336 m and maximum draught of 13.8 m are reference values from the supplied port data. Actual acceptance depends on berth, vessel, cargo, navigation, weather, and terminal approval.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, location, coordinates, opening year, ownership, area, berth count, vessel types, recorded vessel limits, and annual ship-call estimate are reproduced from the supplied LBKYE port data record. These figures should be treated as reference information and reconfirmed with the nominated carrier, terminal, port operator, or local agent before operational commitment.

Customs and import-compliance checks should be verified against the official Lebanese customs domain: customs.gov.lb.

Carrier schedules, cut-offs, storage conditions, dangerous-goods acceptance, inspection procedures, charges, inland restrictions, and transit times are operationally changeable. Our service team confirms those items shipment by shipment and does not infer them solely from the port code.