LR Prefix and Three-Letter Location Code
Liberia uses the country prefix LR in UN/LOCODE notation. A complete code combines LR with a three-character location identifier, such as LRMON for Monrovia or LRBUC for Buchanan.
Seaports in Liberia: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Liberia has 12 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, supporting Atlantic trade through Monrovia and regional bulk, breakbulk and project-cargo gateways.
Review Liberia port codes, principal cargo gateways, trade-lane planning information and indicative freight options in one place.
Liberia Port Overview
Liberia is an Atlantic-facing West African market. Monrovia is the principal general cargo and container gateway, while Buchanan and other coastal locations support bulk, breakbulk, coastal and regional logistics activity. Indexed coverage and international throughput league tables are separate measures.
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Liberia ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
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National seaborne cargo volume, 2025; official consolidated YoY figure not publicly confirmed
Liberia MOT · 2025
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Container throughput in TEU, 2025; official national consolidated YoY figure not publicly confirmed
Liberia NPA · 2025
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Commercial berths, 2025; official nationwide total and YoY change not publicly confirmed
Liberia NPA · 2025
How many seaports does Liberia have?
Liberia has 12 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its country database as of November 2026. This is an indexed-coverage figure, not a statutory count of every landing place or facility.
Which is Liberia’s largest or busiest port?
Monrovia is generally regarded as Liberia’s principal commercial gateway and is represented in the database by LRMON and LRMLW. Exact 2025 port-level throughput should be confirmed with the operator or the Liberia National Port Authority.
Which areas handle Liberia’s main seaborne cargo?
The Monrovia area is the main general cargo and container cluster, while Buchanan in Grand Bassa County is associated with bulk and industrial cargo. Greenville and Cape Palmas provide additional coastal access points.
Top Ports in Liberia
The table below follows the activity order of the Ecer Freight Liberia sample. Liberia does not have a consistently published public 2025 league table covering every listed facility; therefore, rank, throughput and YoY fields are shown as unavailable rather than estimated.
Indexed principal ports and terminals, with 2025 throughput fields subject to operator confirmation
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Monrovia | LRMON | — | — | Montserrado County / Atlantic coast |
| — | Monrovia | LRMLW | — | — | Montserrado County / Atlantic coast |
| — | Greenville | LRGRE | — | — | Sinoe County / southeast coast |
| — | Buchanan | LRUCN | — | — | Grand Bassa County / central coast |
| — | Cape Palmas | LRCPA | — | — | Maryland County / southeast coast |
| — | Buchanan | LRBUC | — | — | Grand Bassa County / central coast |
Liberia Port Regions and Cargo Roles
Monrovia and the Northwest Coast
Monrovia is Liberia’s leading commercial maritime cluster, with the strongest concentration of container, general cargo, vehicle, food and project-freight activity.
Monrovia-area indexed facilities
Grand Bassa and Central Coast
Buchanan and nearby Grand Bassa facilities serve Liberia’s central coastline and are relevant to bulk, industrial, breakbulk and regional supply chains.
Central coast indexed facilities
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan | LRUCN | Buchanan / — | Bulk, breakbulk and industrial cargo |
| Buchanan | LRBUC | Grand Bassa County / — | Industrial and bulk-related port activity |
| Grand Bassa | LRGBA | Grand Bassa / — | Regional coastal and industrial cargo |
| River Cess | LRRCS | River Cess / — | Coastal and local cargo; facility role subject to confirmation |
| River Cess | LRRVC | River Cess / — | Coastal and local cargo; facility role subject to confirmation |
Southeast Coast
The southeast coast provides smaller-scale coastal access and potential support for local, agricultural, fishing and project-related movements. Sailing schedules and handling arrangements require advance confirmation.
Southeast coast indexed facilities
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | LRGRE | Greenville / — | Coastal, agricultural and general cargo |
| Cape Palmas | LRCPA | Cape Palmas / — | Local and regional coastal cargo |
| Marshall | LRMAR | Marshall / — | Coastal and local maritime activity |
| Sasstown | LRSAZ | Sasstown / — | Coastal and local maritime activity |
| Sinoe | LRSNI | Sinoe / — | Coastal and local maritime activity |
Liberia Port Codes and UN/LOCODEs
City-Level and Terminal-Level Codes
A city or geographic location may have more than one code when separate terminals, facilities or operational records are maintained. The correct code should match the bill of lading, booking confirmation and physical cargo-handling point.
How to Verify a Port Code
Compare the code against the UNECE UN/LOCODE resource and the Ecer Freight port directory. Carrier systems may apply additional terminal identifiers, so booking data should be checked before shipment release.
Shipping from Liberia: Main Trade Lanes
Transit times are indicative ocean-port ranges only. Actual schedules depend on routing, transshipment, carrier allocation, equipment availability, port operations, customs clearance and seasonal conditions.
Liberia to Northern Europe
Common for agricultural products, minerals, machinery, consumer goods and project cargo moving between Liberia and major North European hubs.
Liberia to Mediterranean
Mediterranean services can support machinery, construction inputs, food products, vehicles and mixed commercial cargo through regional hub connections.
Liberia to West Africa
Shorter regional movements may include containerized consumer goods, foodstuffs, construction materials, vehicles and coastal project cargo.
Liberia to Asia
Asia-bound shipments generally use transshipment hubs and may include mining-related cargo, machinery, manufactured goods and general merchandise.
Liberia Port Data Methodology and Sources
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party indexed coverage of 12 Liberia ports and terminals, snapshot November 2026.
- UNECE — UN/LOCODE country-prefix and location-code reference; codes should be checked against current published records.
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Maritime Safety Information — navigational and port-reference context; operational data remains subject to local confirmation.
- World Bank — macroeconomic and trade context used for country-level interpretation, not as a substitute for port-operator throughput data.
- Liberia maritime authorities — official-source context where available; 2025 consolidated national port throughput and berth totals should be verified directly before publication or contracting.
Liberia Seaport FAQ
How many seaports does Liberia have?
Liberia has 12 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight as of November 2026. The figure represents database coverage and does not necessarily equal a legal or operational census of all coastal facilities.
What is the main port in Liberia?
Monrovia is generally Liberia’s principal commercial seaport. Ecer Freight records Monrovia under LRMON and LRMLW; the applicable code depends on the facility and shipping documentation.
What is the UN/LOCODE prefix for Liberia?
The UN/LOCODE country prefix for Liberia is LR. Examples in the Ecer Freight sample include LRMON for Monrovia, LRGRE for Greenville and LRUCN for Buchanan.
Which Liberian ports are relevant for bulk cargo?
Buchanan and facilities in Grand Bassa are particularly relevant to bulk and industrial supply chains, while Monrovia handles a broader mix of container, general cargo and project shipments. Cargo suitability should be confirmed for each booking.
Are 2025 Liberia port throughput figures available?
A consistently published, consolidated 2025 throughput series covering all indexed Liberia facilities was not confirmed for this page. Operator, port-authority or carrier data should be requested for a firm TEU or tonnage assessment.
How long does sea freight from Liberia take?
Indicative port-to-port transit can range from about 5–15 days within West Africa, 20–40 days to Europe and 40–60 days to Asia, depending on the port pair, transshipment and sailing schedule. The final quote should confirm the current routing.
How can shippers request a Liberia freight quote?
Shippers should provide origin and destination, cargo description, weight, dimensions, container type, ready date and Incoterms. FCL and LCL options can then be compared through the applicable freight-rate service.
Editorial note: This Liberia guide combines Ecer Freight’s first-party port index with public maritime and trade references. Indexed port records are reviewed against the database snapshot, while time-sensitive schedules, throughput, berth availability, restrictions and freight rates should be reconfirmed with carriers, terminals or competent authorities. The page is reviewed quarterly and updated when reliable source data changes.
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