Eldib Pandi - New Libya Branch

We are pleased to advise that Eldib Pandi is further expanding our footprint regionally and following our success with our office in Port Sudan back on  2019, we have now set up a new branch in Libya. Our team will be covering Tripoli, Misurata, Khoms, Tubruk, Benghazi and all other ports in Libya. Eldib Pandi’s main task  will be  establishing a proficient and professional state-of-the-art P&I /H&M correspondent office which will be covering all Libyan ports. We have already appointed local Libyan staff who will be supervised and constantly visited by our experienced Egyptian claim handlers and surveyors.

Members of our team were in Libya this month, setting up shop and had the privilege of meeting with many members of the maritime community across the various cities.

Undoubtedly, we hope to represent you in Libya.  Our contact details in Libya are as follows:

Eldib Pandi

Email:   libya@eldibpandi.com

Mobile: +218 94 654 7780

As mentioned above, our colleagues Ahmed Metwally and Eng. Ibrahim Taky a from our offices in Egypt visited the Chamber of Shipping and a number of shipping lines in Tripoli, as well as numerous ship agents.

We also had the privilege of visiting the Benghazi Port and met with the harbor master and the head of the legal department who were keen on opening a channel of cooperation. 

During our visit we were able to obtain in-depth and on site knowledge  of the ports, the various problems encountered by lines and agents. We also got a good sense of the legal atmosphere surrounding such cases.

We have prepared a brief summary for of the Libyan ports for your perusal.

There are four main commercial seaports in western Libya: Tripoli, Khoms, Misurata and Zwarah seaports, while in eastern Libya there are two main seaports, Benghazi and Tobruk seaports.

We believe that the Libyan ports’ potentials are excessive in terms of available space but further efforts are needed in respect of draughts and in respect of state of the art equipment. For example, Benghazi port which we visited and toured, lacks any gantry crane for containers handling. Our discussions with the marine society in Libya revealed that they are really hopeful that within a short period of time, the ports will see positive changes

We hope that our above information has been useful to you and your members who may have interest in either expanding their operation in to Libyan Ports or initiating one with the new wave of interest for business with Libya.

With our team present and ready to assist, please note that we are at your disposal should you have any further queries or should you need any assistance whatsoever with operations in Libya (from establishment of a company and/or presence in Libya to operational assistance with claims and surveying).