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ALDRZ Durres Port
Durres Port is the seaport of Durres, in the city of Durresin Albania. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ALDRZ.

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Port Code

ALDRZ

Name

Durres

Country / Region

Albania

City

Durres

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

41.3076100

Longitude

19.4588100

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Durrës Port (UN/LOCODE: ALDRZ)

Durrës is Albania’s principal seaport, located on the Adriatic coast at the northern end of the Bay of Durrës. As a multi-purpose sea port, it handles containers, general cargo, bulk cargo, breakbulk, palletised goods and passenger traffic. The supplied port record describes two breakwaters protecting ten berths, a buoyed access channel approximately 120 metres wide and about 9.5 metres deep, plus regular passenger/cargo ferry links toward Bari, Ancona and Trieste. Our platform treats ALDRZ as a gateway requiring vessel, berth, cargo and inland-delivery checks before final booking.

Country / city	Albania / Durrës
Coordinates	41.3076100, 19.4588100
Port profile	Adriatic multi-purpose seaport with container, general cargo, bulk, breakbulk and ferry operations
Recorded vessel limits	Maximum recorded vessel length: 254 m; maximum recorded draught: 8 m; maximum recorded deadweight: 63,413 t

The dimensional and traffic figures above are reproduced from the supplied ALDRZ port record. Current nautical, berth and operating conditions must be reconfirmed with the port and carrier before execution.

Key Highlights

What Our Team Checks First

Adriatic gatewayUseful for Albanian import and export flows, with ferry-oriented links across the Adriatic and onward multimodal planning.

Multi-purpose handlingThe recorded cargo mix includes containers, general cargo, bulk, breakbulk and palletised shipments.

Draft-sensitive planningVessel dimensions, cargo intake and channel conditions should be checked together rather than relying on nominal port limits.

Ferry and cargo interfacePassenger/cargo ferry activity may affect sailing selection, terminal coordination and documentation cut-offs.

Inland execution mattersFor door delivery, our team confirms Albanian customs routing, truck availability, border timing and delivery-site restrictions before release.

Facilities & Services

Cargo Handling and Access Considerations

Berthing: The supplied record identifies ten protected berths and notes that additional berths were under construction at the time of that record. Berth allocation and current availability require confirmation.
Access channel: The port is accessed through a buoyed channel approximately 120 metres wide and about 9.5 metres deep according to the supplied data; pilots, tide, weather and vessel particulars may affect acceptance.
Container operations: Container cargo is handled, but equipment, yard acceptance, reefer plugs, dangerous-goods segregation and terminal cut-offs should be confirmed per sailing.
General and project cargo: Breakbulk, palletised, bulk and general cargo can require cargo-specific lifting, lashing, storage and berth-planning instructions.
Inland connection: Road delivery planning is central for Albania-bound cargo. Our service team verifies truck type, loading appointment, route restrictions and consignee unloading capability.

Routes & Transit Times

Adriatic Routing Without Unsupported Promises

Common regional direction: The supplied record identifies regular passenger/cargo ferry services toward Bari, Ancona and Trieste. Actual sailing frequency, cargo acceptance and transshipment arrangements vary by operator and season.
Container routing: Depending on origin, equipment and carrier allocation, cargo may move through an Adriatic or Mediterranean hub before reaching ALDRZ. Our team confirms the actual port rotation rather than assuming a direct service.
Transit-time drivers: Key variables include transshipment connection, vessel space, berth congestion, weather, customs release, ferry schedules, equipment positioning and final-delivery distance.
Planning standard: We quote a carrier-confirmed schedule window only after receiving origin, cargo details, equipment type, delivery point and required customs service.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Albanian Inland Distribution Focus

Primary hinterland: Durrës serves Albania’s domestic import and export market, with inland distribution planned from the port toward consignee locations across the country.
Typical cargo profile: Containerised consumer and industrial goods, general cargo, palletised shipments, breakbulk, bulk commodities and ferry-related accompanied or unaccompanied cargo may be encountered.
Project and oversized cargo: Heavy or out-of-gauge cargo requires advance checks on vessel intake, lifting method, road permits, bridge restrictions, escort requirements and consignee-site access.
Seasonal and operational sensitivity: Ferry demand, tourism-related traffic, weather and port construction or berth changes can influence planning; our team builds schedule tolerance into time-critical moves.

Operations & Compliance

Controls Required Before Cargo Release

Cut-off management: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, customs data, export documents and terminal receiving cut-offs are sailing-specific. Our team obtains the carrier and terminal deadlines in writing before truck dispatch.
Dangerous goods: IMDG classification, UN number, packing group, flash point where applicable, packing certificate, marks and declaration must match the booking. Acceptance, segregation and equipment restrictions are confirmed before delivery.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin evidence, tariff information and any required licences must be consistent. Customs examination or documentary review can extend dwell time and should not be built into a guaranteed delivery promise.
Inland delivery: The consignee’s unloading hours, vehicle dimensions, road access, customs representation and payment or release conditions are checked before arranging the final truck.

Shipping Tips

Practical Booking Recommendations

Send our service team the full cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS classification, packages, dimensions, gross weight, temperature requirements, DG status and final delivery address.
For heavy, long, wide or tall cargo, request a pre-check of vessel intake, lashing, lifting points, road route, permits and terminal handling before confirming the sales contract.
Use moisture-resistant packaging and clear handling marks for mixed or breakbulk cargo; container stuffing photographs, seal records and package counts should be retained for claims control.
Keep a contingency option available through an alternative Adriatic routing or nearby gateway when the shipment is time-critical, subject to carrier space, customs feasibility and inland cost comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

ALDRZ Handling Questions

Can our shipment be booked as a direct sailing to Durrës?

Not automatically. The available routing depends on origin, carrier network, equipment, sailing date and cargo acceptance. Our team confirms whether the proposal is direct, feeder-based or transshipped and provides the applicable schedule subject to carrier confirmation.

Is ALDRZ suitable for heavy or oversized cargo?

It may be suitable, but acceptance is cargo- and vessel-specific. We require dimensions, weight distribution, lifting points, packing details and delivery coordinates before checking berth, handling, lashing and road feasibility.

What commonly causes delay after arrival?

Typical causes include incomplete customs documents, inspection selection, missing release conditions, terminal or carrier cut-off mismatches, equipment shortages, ferry schedule changes and consignee-site delivery restrictions.

What should be provided for dangerous goods?

Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package type, marine pollutant status where applicable, safety documentation and shipper’s declaration. Final acceptance remains subject to carrier and terminal approval.

Can your platform arrange delivery beyond Durrës?

Our service team can coordinate the inland plan after confirming customs responsibility, consignee address, vehicle requirements, delivery appointment, road restrictions and any special unloading arrangements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference and Verification Boundary

Port code, location, coordinates, port description, recorded vessel parameters, berth and channel figures, cargo categories and ferry destinations are based on the supplied ALDRZ port master record. Those values describe the provided reference snapshot and should not replace a current carrier, terminal, port or authority confirmation.

For current port notices, berth conditions, operational requirements and local confirmation, our team uses the port authority’s published information where available: durresport.al.

For Albanian customs and statistical context, relevant official reference domains include dogana.gov.al and instat.gov.al. Carrier schedules, cut-offs, charges, cargo acceptance and transit windows remain subject to written confirmation at booking.