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BEN GUERDANE COMMERCIAL AND LOGISTICS FREE ZONE PROJECT

The free zone of commercial and logistics activity of Ben Guerdane is an advanced commercial and logistics platform, which allows economic actors to carry out international trade under the best conditions. It is located in the middle of a coastal strip which extends from the city of Misrata to the city of Sfax, which makes it a portal for the bilateral partnership between Tunisia and Libya, and through it to various African and European markets. It is assisted by basic tributaries such as ports, airports and highways, making it a strategic location for a logistics platform with international specifications. This project is located in Alouet El Gonna in Choucha of the delegation of Ben Guerdane, over an area of ​​150 hectares and it consists of:

  • Bonded spaces dedicated to B-to-B logistics operations (export, re-export, import and transit), and which represent approximately 70% of the free zone's activity.
  • Bonded spaces intended for B to B and B to C wholesale and retail commercial activities, and which represent approximately 20% of the free zone's activity.
  • Non-customs areas dedicated to administrative and service activities and the installation of equipment necessary for the proper management of the zone, and which represent approximately 10% of the free zone’s activity.

The main assets of the project

  • Support from government institutions for the project
  • An urgent need for the development of the Tunisian southeast region and the establishment of the principle of positive discrimination for areas located inside the country
  • The location of the project at the crossroads of the Tunisian-Libyan trade flow
  • The keen interest shown by many Tunisian, Libyan and foreign investors in the project
  • An infrastructure that supports the project’s competitiveness mainly: the A1 highway, the commercial port of Zarzis and the Jerba-Zarzis airport...
  • The region is considered as an export platform to Africa, Europe and Asia
  • Promotion of the Tunisian-Libyan strategic partnership
  • A synergy with the Zarzis economic activity area
  • A social and economic incubator which gives great impetus to the project
  • A pilot project with ample room for development and improvement

The Main Objectives of the Ben Guerdane Commercial and Logistics Free Zone Project

  • Setting an effective development tool in the Ben Guerdane region
  • Organizing and structuring current commercial and logistics activity in the Ben Guerdane region
  • Helping attract investors and internationally renowned companies
  • Promoting strategic relations and developing commercial, logistics, tourism and leisure activities
  • Setting an export platform to Africa, Europe and Asia according to international standards