Libyan Seaports
Despite the current security problems, the Libyan government,
due to its efforts to rebuild the New Libya, has situated the
nation at the apex of a widely-anticipated economic boom of
development in all sectors. Prior to the revolution of 2011, Libya
exports reached USD 30 billion, and its imports exceeded USD 6
Billion.
Libya is mostly dependent on imports, consisting mainly of
industrial and food commodities. Libya's biggest trading
partner is the European Union, and Italy leads with 30% of Libyan
imports. This significance of the Libya/EU trade-link across the
Mediterranean is undisputed as the seaports of Libya are
invigorating their connections to the southern European seaports,
and this will continue to play an increasingly important role in
the future. The Libyan foreign trade is carried out through seven
major commercial seaports, seven petroleum seaports, and one
seaport for the steel industry. This significant number of seaports
will be
