Port of Tripoli (Lebanon): Difference between revisions
Tripolious (talk | contribs) ←Created page with '{{coord|34|27|0.00|N|35|49|60.00|E|display=title}} {{Infobox Port |name = Port of Tripoli |image = |location = Tripoli, Lebanon |type ...' |
Tripolious (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| Line 92: | Line 92: | ||
*[http://www.trablus.com/bus_opportunities/port.html Description of Terrain] |
*[http://www.trablus.com/bus_opportunities/port.html Description of Terrain] |
||
*[http://www.portdetripoli.com/about-us.aspx?IDContent1=9 Services and Facilities] |
*[http://www.portdetripoli.com/about-us.aspx?IDContent1=9 Services and Facilities] |
||
[[Category:Tripoli, Lebanon]] |
|||
[[Category:Economy of Lebanon]] |
|||
[[Category:Transport in Lebanon]] |
|||
[[Category:Ports and harbors of Lebanon]] |
|||
Revision as of 02:39, 5 June 2010
34°27′0.00″N 35°49′60.00″E / 34.4500000°N 35.8333333°E Coordinates: longitude seconds >= 60
{{#coordinates:}}: invalid longitude
| Port of Tripoli | |
|---|---|
 Click on the map for a fullscreen view | |
| Location | |
| Location | Tripoli, Lebanon |
| Details | |
| Type of harbour | Coastal Breakwater |
| Statistics | |
| Website http://www.portdetripoli.com/ | |
The Port of Tripoli (Template:Lang-ar) is the 2nd major port in Lebanon. The port covers an approximate area of 3,000,000 m2, with a water area of 2,200,000 m2, and the land area composing of 320,000 m2, and a 420,000 m2 dump area adjacent to the current port, reserved for the future Container Terminal and Free Market Zone.
History
The Port of Tripoli was "re-founded" in 1959 and a modest free zone was later added on to it in 1971 with current expansion plans taking place.
Port Details
| Type | Depth |
| Anchorage | 17.1m - 18.2m |
| Cargo pier | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Oil terminal depth | 17.1m - 18.2m |
| Dry dock | N/A |
| Harbor size | Medium |
| Railway Size | N/A |
| Harbor Type | Coastal Breakwater |
| Repairs | Moderate |
| Shelter | Good |
Services and Facilities
Warehouses & Yards
- 4 Warehouses for dry drainage goods, with an area of 11,000 m2
- 10 Warehouses for dry drainage goods and Wood, with an area of 17,500 m2
- 5 Yards to store vehicles, with an area exceeding 10,000 m2
- 1 Yard to store Containers, with an area of 10,000 m2
- 1 Yard for general purpose, with an area of 15,000 m2
- 2 Yards with an area of 3,000 m2 to store fir wood
Port Equipment
- 6 Mobile cranes with capacity of 125-165 Tons
- 7 Mobile cranes with capacity of 100-120 Tons
- 10 Mobile cranes with capacity of 70-90 Tons
- 20 Mobile cranes with capacity of 40-65 Tons
- 11 Mobile cranes with capacity of 25-38 Tons
- 15 gafs for drainage goods
- 24 Forklifts
- 8 Bulldozers
- 30 Trucks
- 4 Tractors
- Equipment for stowage of dry drainage goods
Water Supply
- 8 outlets to supply ships with water using modern technologies
- A shalon with a reservoir to supply ships with water inside and outside the basins (this service is provided by the guidance station)
Other Services
- 3 Cafeterias to serve the Administration building and the Berths
- A Hospital - under construction
- An office for the Workers' Union
Future
Recently, plans to develop the Port of Tripoli have been announced by the Ministry of Transport, to expand the Port of Tripoli by 1,200,000 m2 and to construct refrigerated warehouses , buildings for light and assembly industries, and big sized warehouses. The plan also aims at enlarging the quay length up to 2200m and its draft up to 12m of depth. The Tripoli Port Authority has prepared a master plan in alliance with the French Company, Sogreah, to enlarge and rehabilitate the Tripoli port and its free zone