Tripoli
Tripoli, Libya
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. Chanaka E / Pexels.
About Tripoli
Tripoli is Libya's main container gateway and serves the west of the country and the capital region. Services on this lane are thinner than the geography suggests, and carriers have adjusted coverage repeatedly in response to conditions ashore. Confirm a sailing is actually running before planning around it rather than assuming the schedule holds.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Tripoli — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 11–16 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider Libya lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Tripoli, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Tripoli
- Country
- Libya
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- LYTIP
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 11–16 days
What to know about Tripoli
- Libya's principal container gateway
- Serves Tripoli and the western region
- Carrier coverage has changed repeatedly
- Confirm the sailing is running before planning around it
Same country
Other ports in Libya
We also ship to 2 other ports in Libya.
Moving cargo through Tripoli? Get a quote.
Any country to any country, import or export — send us the origin, destination and cargo details and we'll come back with a competitive rate within one business day.