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e-Trade Portal System (PTS) launched at Khoms Port
The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade announced last Friday (18 July) that it launched the e-Trade Portal System (PTS) at Khoms Port, to simplify the procedures of the logistics sector and improve shipping services. The system allows ship arrival notifications and shipping data to be sent electronically to the Maritime Inspection Office, as part of a plan to digitize procedures in cooperation with the Libya Trade Network, the Ports Authority, and the Libyan Ports Company. A technical office affiliated with the network was also opened within the port to monitor the system's implementation and remove obstacles facing importers and exporters, in implementation of the regulatory regulations approved by Cabinet Resolution No. 637 of 2024. . Electronic Tracking system for imported goods goes into operation Electronic Cargo Tracking (ECTN) of shipments to be activated in Libya | ( Customs Authority postpones enforcement of ACI / ECTN cargo registration and tracking system Opposition growing to 'arbitrary' introduction of ACI / ECTN tracking preregistration of container cargo to Libya ( Audit Bureau to review contracting procedures of controversial ECTN ( ontroversial ECTN to continue operating: Customs Authority | ( Tripoli Chamber rejects Finance Minister's defence of ECTN system | ( Audit Bureau to review Libya's ECTN contract with Turkey's SCK – committee formed to make proposals | ( Demonstration in front of Tripoli port against ECTN – demonstrators give government a week to meet their 5 demands or they will go on strike | ( Call by Chambers of Commerce and Shipping to postpone or cancel use of ECTN | ( Electronic Cargo Tracking (ECTN) of shipments to be activated in Libya | ( Electronic Tracking system for imported goods goes into operation | ( Audit Bureau refers those behind 40 empty container hard currency fraud case | ( 40 containers in US$ 8 million LC fraud discovered at Benghazi port | ( More Khoms Port containers seized in LC financial corruption | (
Libya Herald
11-07-2025
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'Made in Libya' exhibition to be held in Benghazi from 10 to 13 August
The 'Made in Libya' exhibition will be held in Benghazi from 10 to 13 August. The organisers say the exhibition is a vital national platform that aims to highlight the capabilities of the Libyan industrial and productive sector. It aims to enhance the culture of local products among consumers, and opening new horizons for Libyan companies and factories towards growth and expansion. The organisation of the exhibition in Benghazi, the organisers add, the second economic and commercial capital of Libya, emphasises the importance of the city as a vital centre of economic activity and a window for Libyan products towards local and regional markets. . At the opening of the ''Made in Libya'' event in Niamey, Niger, Aldabaiba looked forward to the new transit trade road Cabinet approves projects with foreign entities: Roads, transit trade, feasibility studies, radar systems, culture and training ( The Forum and Exhibition for Transport and Transit Trade in Africa (AFRO-TT) opened in Algiers ( Algeria and Libya's strategic ''gateway'' location and sub-Saharan Africa's huge potential heralds great potential for transit trade ( Algeria and Libya's strategic ''gateway'' location and sub-Saharan Africa's huge potential heralds great potential for transit trade ( Ministry of Economy and Trade discusses mechanism of activating transit trade, free zones and Africa Transport and Transit Trade Forum ( ''Made in Libya'', Niamey, Niger 6 to 11 March 2023: to aid exports, transit trade and economic diversification ( Preparations for the second ''Made in Libya'' edition in Niamey, Niger progressing ( Libya prepares for ''Made in Libya 2'' exhibition in Niamey, Niger – exports and transit trade to Africa discussed ( Most of the ''Made in Libya'' exhibition space already allocated: Libya Industrial Union ( Minister of Industry and Minerals discusses cooperation with Military Industrialization Authority and latest preparations for the Made in Libya exhibition ( Libyan Industrial Union to co-organize a ''Made in Libya'' fair in Tunis in September ( Over 150 Libyan companies to participate in ''Made in Libya'' exhibition to be held in Tunis (
Libya Herald
10-07-2025
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Libyan olive oils win gold at Anatolian, Berlin and Japan 2025 international olive oil competitions
The Libyan Export Promotion Centre (LEPC) announced several Libyan olive producers had won top prizes in 2025 international olive oil competitions. Anatolian Olive Oil Competition Last Sunday (6 July) the LEPC announced that three Libyan olive oil producers: Al-Agnaf, Al-Mishkat and Farm Oil Company, won gold as the best olive oil in their category in the International Anatolia Competition 2025. They were among 320 samples that participated in the competition from 20 countries. Berlin and Japan olive oil competitions On the same day the LEPC announced that Libya's Al-Zaytouna Mountain Company had won two gold medals. The company won gold at the Berlin International Competition 2025 and a gold medal at the Japan International Competition 2025. . Three Libyan companies win awards in Athens International Olive Oil Competition . Libyan olive oils win gold in Abu Dhabi's 2025 International Afro-Asian Olive Oil Competition Libya's Best Olive Oil 2024 winners announced LEPC: Olive oil laboratory ready for international accreditation Libya wins three awards at Al-Ahram International Olive Oil Competition 2025 Libya gains accreditation to export olive oil to the rest of the world Seminar on improving quality of Libyan olive oil to comply with international standards Libyan olive oil wins gold and silver in U.S. olive oil competition ( Libya a step closer to exporting olive oil directly to Europe and the rest of the world ( Libyan non-oil exports reach US$ 3.1 billion, headed by dates, olive oil and fish ( Two Libyan olive oil brands win gold at Athens International Olive Oil Competition 2024 ( Two Libyan olive oil brands win gold at Geneva's European International Olive Oil Competition (EIOOC) 2024 ( Advancing the diversification of Libya's economy through planting high density olive trees for olive oil production ( Libyan winners of Japanese and Norwegian international olive oil competitions honoured ( Libyan olive oils win three prizes at the Japan Olive Oil Prize 2023 ( An olive oil industry can diversify the economy and earn foreign currency: Head of SME programme ( First National Olive Oil Prize launched ( Libyan olive oil from Gharian wins two international prizes during May ( Libya's Libico olive oil from Gharian wins another international prize ( Libyan olive oils win prizes at Berlin awards – plans to increase production | ( Libico olive oil exported to Italy | ( Libyan Export Promotion Centre discusses with Italian Chamber export of olive oil, dates and tuna to Italy and Europe | ( Libya organizes non-oil exports conference – Tripoli, 16-17 March | ( Libya considering allowing fish exports to EU | ( Libyan dates exported to Morocco through Benghazi port | ( Libya takes first steps towards exporting fish to Europe | ( Oil and olive oil fair opens in Tripoli | ( Never mind the oil, what about the olive oil? | ( Eighth Libyan Dates and Associated Industries exhibition opens in Tripoli | (
Libya Herald
29-06-2025
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Three Libyan companies win awards in Athens International Olive Oil Competition
Three Libyan companies won awards at the Athens International Olive Oil Competition , the Libyan Export Promotion Centre (LEPC) announced yesterday. ''Once again, Libyan olive oil is in the advanced ranks in the world in terms of quality in the Athens International Competition for the year 2025'' the LEPC said. At the competition, the Mishkah and Celine companies won gold medals. The Mountain Olive Company won the bronze medal as the best excellent olive oil. The Mishkat company also won the award for the best Shamlali variety in the same competition. This is the tenth edition of the Athens International Competition with the participation of 630 contestants from different countries of the world. . Libyan olive oils win gold in Abu Dhabi's 2025 International Afro-Asian Olive Oil Competition Libya's Best Olive Oil 2024 winners announced LEPC: Olive oil laboratory ready for international accreditation Libya wins three awards at Al-Ahram International Olive Oil Competition 2025 Libya gains accreditation to export olive oil to the rest of the world Seminar on improving quality of Libyan olive oil to comply with international standards Libyan olive oil wins gold and silver in U.S. olive oil competition ( Libya a step closer to exporting olive oil directly to Europe and the rest of the world ( Libyan non-oil exports reach US$ 3.1 billion, headed by dates, olive oil and fish ( Two Libyan olive oil brands win gold at Athens International Olive Oil Competition 2024 ( Two Libyan olive oil brands win gold at Geneva's European International Olive Oil Competition (EIOOC) 2024 ( Advancing the diversification of Libya's economy through planting high density olive trees for olive oil production ( Libyan winners of Japanese and Norwegian international olive oil competitions honoured ( Libyan olive oils win three prizes at the Japan Olive Oil Prize 2023 ( An olive oil industry can diversify the economy and earn foreign currency: Head of SME programme ( First National Olive Oil Prize launched ( Libyan olive oil from Gharian wins two international prizes during May ( Libya's Libico olive oil from Gharian wins another international prize ( Libyan olive oils win prizes at Berlin awards – plans to increase production | ( Libico olive oil exported to Italy | ( Libyan Export Promotion Centre discusses with Italian Chamber export of olive oil, dates and tuna to Italy and Europe | ( Libya organizes non-oil exports conference – Tripoli, 16-17 March | ( Libya considering allowing fish exports to EU | ( Libyan dates exported to Morocco through Benghazi port | ( Libya takes first steps towards exporting fish to Europe | ( Oil and olive oil fair opens in Tripoli | ( Never mind the oil, what about the olive oil? | ( Eighth Libyan Dates and Associated Industries exhibition opens in Tripoli | (
Libya Herald
18-05-2025
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Libyan European Forum for Oil, Gas and Energy held in Malta from 15 to 16 May
The activities of the Libyan European Forum for Oil, Gas and Energy in its second edition were launched in the Maltese capital Valletta last Thursday (15 May). The event was under the auspices of the National Oil Corporation and the supervision of the General Union of Libyan Chambers of Commerce and the organisation of the Libyan French Chamber of Commerce and with the participation of representatives of major international companies specialised in this sector Over the course of two days, many key topics related to the various activities of the oil, gas and energy sector in Libya were discussed. This included exploration, production, drilling, maintenance, manufacturing, refining and quality improvement, planning in risk management in addition to investment projects. The General Union of Chambers of Commerce reported that the forum is an opportunity to enhance the prospects of cooperation with major international companies, and open new opportunities for investment in order to increase production rates and improve services, and be an attractive station for global investments to serve the benefit of the Libyan economy. Union of Chambers head and Maltese Ambassador meet to discuss preparations for the Libyan European Forum to be held in Malta from 15 – 16 May The 2nd Libyan European Forum for Oil, Gas, and Energy will be held in Malta from 15 – 16 May Libyan European Energy Forum to be held in Malta from 15-16 May Restrictions on 1,800 Libyan bank accounts in Malta lifted – another bank to follow soon Libya's Customs Authority conducts study visit to Malta to enhance anti-drugs efforts Universal Air starts direct flights between Malta and Tripoli Malta opens new visa application centre in Misrata Libyan-Maltese Trade and Export Forum held in Malta from 24 to 26 May Libya's Electrical Interconnection Committee review with Malta the line's intended route and landing points Libya and Malta sign MoU on electricity connectivity during Maltese PM's Tripoli visit ( Feasibility of renewable energy interconnector between Malta and Libya being analysed: Maltese Energy Minister Dalli (
