The Misurata Free Zone has partnered with Qatar’s Maha Capital Partners (MCP) and Terminal Investment Limited (TIL), the MSC Group’s investment arm. They aim to modernize and expand the port. The goal is to make it a major Mediterranean logistics hub.
This is Libya’s largest non-oil infrastructure project since 2011. The port will grow to handle 4 million TEUs per year. Development will include upgraded berths, yards, and equipment. Advanced Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) will speed operations. The port will also host ultra-large container vessels. It will connect fully to the Free Zone’s industrial and logistics network.
The project will create 2,000 direct jobs and 40,000 indirect jobs in transport, services, and industry. Total investment is USD 2.7 billion.
TIL / MSC brings global shipping experience and a network of 500 ports. MCP provides long-term financing and project expertise.
Prime Minister Abdulhamid Aldabaiba said the project will diversify Libya’s economy, create jobs, and attract investors. Implementation has three phases: efficiency upgrades, berth and basin expansion, and long-term growth to become a regional hub.
Free Zone Chairman Muhsin Sigutri said the project strengthens local industries and integrates Libya into global supply chains.
The Free Zone covers 2,576 hectares and handles 60–65% of Libya’s container trade. The partnership will transform it into a Mediterranean logistics platform, connecting Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
