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{{Infobox Port
{{Infobox Port
|name = Pot of Tripoli
|name = Port of Tripoli
|image = Portlogo.png
|image = Portlogo.png
|imagesize = 275 px
|imagesize = 275 px
|caption = Pot of Tripoli Logo
|caption = Port of Tripoli Logo
| country = [[Lebanon]]
| country = [[Lebanon]]
| location = [[Tripoli, Lebanon|Tripoli]]
| location = [[Tripoli, Lebanon|Tripoli]]
| coordinates = {{coord|34|27|03|N|35|49|43|E |type:landmark_region:LB |display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|34|27|03|N|35|49|43|E |type:landmark_region:LB |display=inline,title}}
| opened = 1959
| opened = 1959
| operated = Tripoli Pot Authority
| operated = Tripoli Port Authority
| owner = [[Government of Lebanon]]
| owner = [[Government of Lebanon]]
| sizewater = 2,200,000 m²
| sizewater = 2,200,000 m²
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| employees =
| employees =
| type = Artificial/Coastal Breakwater
| type = Artificial/Coastal Breakwater
| leadershiptitle =Pot Manager
| leadershiptitle =Port Manager
| leader = Ahmad Tamer
| leader = Ahmad Tamer
| arrivals = 430 ships
| arrivals = 430 ships
|website = http://www.portdetripoli.com/}}
|website = http://www.portdetripoli.com/}}


The '''Pot of Tripoli''' ({{lang-ar|'''مرفأ طرابلس'''}}) is the 2<sup>nd</sup> major [[port]] in [[Lebanon]]. The port covers an approximate area of {{convert|3|km2|lk=in|sigfig=2}}, with a water area of {{convert|2.2|km2|lk=in|sigfig=2}}, and the land area composing of {{convert|320000|m2|lk=in|sigfig=2}}, and a {{convert|420000|m2|lk=in|sigfig=2}} dump area adjacent to the current port, reserved for the future Container Terminal and Free Market Zone.<ref name="TP">{{Cite web | last = Tripoli Port Authority | title = Port Tripoli - About Us | work = Port Tripoli | accessdate = 2010-06-05 | url = http://www.portdetripoli.com/about-us.aspx }}</ref>
The '''Port of Tripoli''' ({{lang-ar|'''مرفأ طرابلس'''}}) is the 2<sup>nd</sup> major [[port]] in [[Lebanon]]. The port covers an approximate area of {{convert|3|km2|lk=in|sigfig=2}}, with a water area of {{convert|2.2|km2|lk=in|sigfig=2}}, and the land area composing of {{convert|320000|m2|lk=in|sigfig=2}}, and a {{convert|420000|m2|lk=in|sigfig=2}} dump area adjacent to the current port, reserved for the future Container Terminal and Free Market Zone.<ref name="TP">{{Cite web | last = Tripoli Port Authority | title = Port Tripoli - About Us | work = Port Tripoli | accessdate = 2010-06-05 | url = http://www.portdetripoli.com/about-us.aspx }}</ref>


==History==
==History==


The Pot 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.<ref name="TP"/>
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.<ref name="TP"/>


==Port Details==
==Port Details==
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==Future==
==Future==


Recently, plans to develop the Pot of Tripoli have been announced by the Ministry of Transport, to expand the Port of Tripoli by {{convert|1.2|km2}} 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 {{convert|2200|m}} and its [[draft]] up to {{convert|12|m}} 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]].<ref name="TP"/>
Recently, plans to develop the Port of Tripoli have been announced by the Ministry of Transport, to expand the Port of Tripoli by {{convert|1.2|km2}} 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 {{convert|2200|m}} and its [[draft]] up to {{convert|12|m}} 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]].<ref name="TP"/>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 00:10, 7 June 2010

Port of Tripoli
File:Portlogo.png
Port of Tripoli Logo
Map
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Location
CountryLebanon
LocationTripoli
Coordinates34°27′03″N 35°49′43″E / 34.45083°N 35.82861°E / 34.45083; 35.82861
Details
Opened1959
Operated byTripoli Port Authority
Owned byGovernment of Lebanon
Type of harbourArtificial/Coastal Breakwater
Size of harbour2,200,000 m²
Size3,000,000 m²
No. of berths8
No. of wharfs1
Port ManagerAhmad Tamer
Statistics
Vessel arrivals430 ships
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 square kilometres (1.2 sq mi), with a water area of 2.2 square kilometres (0.85 sq mi), and the land area composing of 320,000 square metres (3,400,000 sq ft), and a 420,000 square metres (4,500,000 sq ft) dump area adjacent to the current port, reserved for the future Container Terminal and Free Market Zone.[1]

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.[1]

Port Details

Type Depth
Anchorage 17.1–18.2 m
Cargo pier   7.1–  9.1 m
Oil terminal depth 17.1–18.2 m
Dry dock N/A
Harbor size Medium
Railway Size N/A
Harbor Type Coastal Breakwater
Repairs Moderate
Shelter Good

[1]

Services and Facilities

File:Seaport.jpg
Ships docking on one of the port's quays

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

[1]

Future

Recently, plans to develop the Port of Tripoli have been announced by the Ministry of Transport, to expand the Port of Tripoli by 1.2 square kilometres (0.46 sq mi) 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 2,200 metres (7,200 ft) and its draft up to 12 metres (39 ft) 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.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Tripoli Port Authority. "Port Tripoli - About Us". Port Tripoli. Retrieved 2010-06-05.


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