The Port of Benghazi has inaugurated a new direct maritime route to various Turkish ports. Unlike the previous routes, this new sea route, facilitated by Al-Masar Company, owned by Musa Al-Obaidi, has no transit stations. With an initial frequency of three monthly sea trips, the company has taken the lead in establishing the first direct maritime line between Benghazi and Turkey.
According to the Libyan News Agency’s statement, several prominent figures attended the launch event, including Adel Al-Awami, the Director of Benghazi Seaport Customs; Muaitika Madi, the General Director of the Maritime Navigation Chamber; Saed Al-Awami, the Director of the Libyan Ports Company Benghazi Branch; Magdy Al-Fergany, the Director of Benghazi Seaport Management; Saleh Al-Obeidi, the President of Benghazi Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture; and the General Director of Al-Masar Company, among other department heads from the Benghazi Port.
Salem Al-Abbar, the General Director of Al-Masar Company, stated, “Today, we celebrate the inauguration of a new maritime line at Benghazi Seaport, and the arrival of the first direct trip from Turkey to Benghazi via the international Nezak Line, for which we are the exclusive agents.”
He added that soon there would be local trips from various European and UAE ports using the same line, emphasizing that they have commenced covering trips between Benghazi and Turkish ports.
Al-Abbar also said that, “There will be a trip approximately every 12 days. The journey will only take four days, and two days for unloading, thus resulting in three monthly trips without the need for docking at a transit station and wasting time. We will transport different types of goods, whether Turkish or transit goods, and we are fully prepared to cooperate with merchants to transport their goods if they contact our offices in Turkey or Benghazi.”
Earlier this month, Sarkan Ataji, the Director of the Turkish Industries Exhibition expressed his confidence in the security and work-readiness of Benghazi, following an absence of nine years.
In an exclusive interview with Al-Masar TV, Ataji stated, “After our absence for nine years, we have found Benghazi to be safe and suitable for work.”
He also highlighted a strong demand for Turkish products in the city, suggesting a robust purchasing power among the local population. This reassurance is indicative of the economic potential that lies in Benghazi, signalling a promising outlook for Turkish-Libyan business relations.