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LRUCN Buchanan Port
Buchanan Port is the seaport of Buchanan, in the city of Buchananin Liberia. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is LRUCN.

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Port Code

LRUCN

Name

Buchanan

Country / Region

Liberia

City

Buchanan

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Latitude

5.8570001

Longitude

-10.0539999

Est. Unit Price

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Buchanan Port (LRUCN) Overview

Buchanan, Liberia · West Africa · UN/LOCODE: LRUCN

Buchanan Port is a seaport and predominantly bulk-oriented ore export terminal in Liberia, located approximately 90 km southeast of Monrovia. The port is protected by a main and a secondary breakwater. The commercial berth is situated on the secondary breakwater, while the ore berth is located on the shore behind the main breakwater. Based on the supplied port profile, the port handles break bulk, containers, liquid bulk and dry bulk, although bulk carriers account for the majority of regular vessel calls. The same profile records approximately 11.5 million tonnes of exports and 250,000 tonnes of imports annually, with recorded maximum vessel dimensions of 200 m length, 10.1 m draught and 66,545 tonnes deadweight. Our service team treats these figures as planning references and confirms berth, cargo and vessel acceptance before booking.

Port code	LRUCN
Country / city	Liberia / Buchanan
Coordinates	5.8570001° N, 10.0539999° W
Port profile	Ore export terminal with commercial and bulk-handling functions

Key Highlights

Bulk-led operation

Bulk carriers represent about 80% of regularly calling vessels in the supplied profile, so cargo readiness and vessel compatibility are central to planning.

Ore-export orientation

The port’s principal logistics role is mineral and dry-bulk export, rather than a conventional high-frequency container gateway.

Multi-cargo capability

Facilities are described as capable of handling break bulk, containers, liquid bulk and dry bulk, subject to terminal confirmation.

Draft-sensitive planning

Recorded maximum draught is 10.1 m; actual sailing draft, tide, berth and channel restrictions must be checked for each vessel.

Coastal regional position

Buchanan is southeast of Monrovia and should be planned as a port-specific call, with inland delivery arrangements confirmed separately.

Facilities & Services

Ore and dry-bulk handling: The ore berth is protected by the main breakwater. Our team can coordinate bulk-vessel nomination, cargo readiness and terminal acceptance checks.
Commercial berth: The commercial berth is located on the secondary breakwater and may support non-ore commercial cargo, subject to berth allocation and cargo type.
Break bulk: Project cargo, machinery and general cargo require prior confirmation of lifting equipment, laydown space, stevedoring scope and securing arrangements.
Container cargo: Container handling is indicated in the supplied profile, but regular service frequency, equipment availability, empty-container positioning and local terminal procedures must be reconfirmed before quotation.
Liquid bulk: Liquid-bulk acceptance depends on product classification, tank or pipeline arrangements, safety documentation and terminal approval; no specific equipment capability is assumed without written confirmation.
Inland interface: Our service team arranges road collection or delivery on a case-by-case basis. Heavy-haul routing, axle limits, escort needs and truck availability should be checked before cargo release.

Routes & Transit Times

Export pattern: Ore and other dry-bulk cargo is generally arranged as nominated-vessel or project-style movement, with routing determined by the buyer, charterer, loading terminal and final discharge port.
Commercial cargo: Break bulk, container and liquid-bulk shipments may require transshipment or feeder coordination through a regional hub. We do not assume a direct service, fixed sailing schedule or guaranteed frequency for LRUCN.
Transit planning: Ocean transit depends on the confirmed load port, transshipment point, vessel rotation, weather and berth window. Inland transit depends on road condition, truck type, border or customs formalities and cargo dimensions.
Schedule control: Our team obtains the current vessel window, port rotation, cut-off, documentation deadline and transshipment risk before issuing a firm operational plan.

Any transit estimate for Buchanan should be treated as indicative until the carrier, terminal and inland operator confirm the actual sailing and handling plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary cargo base

Iron ore and other mineral or dry-bulk exports are the most relevant cargo profile for port-planning purposes, based on the supplied description of Buchanan as an ore export terminal.

Commercial cargo

Break bulk, general cargo, containers, liquid bulk and dry bulk may be handled when the berth, equipment and terminal acceptance are available.

Origin and destination planning

Mining, industrial and commercial cargoes require origin-side stockpile, loading, road and terminal coordination. The final inland catchment should be validated against the confirmed shipment address.

Equipment considerations

Oversized machinery, steel, bagged cargo and bulk commodities need cargo-specific stowage, lifting, packaging, moisture and securing instructions before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and berth window: Port-specific cut-off, cargo readiness, draft survey, weighing, terminal gate and vessel-window requirements must be obtained from the carrier or terminal. We do not apply a generic cut-off to LRUCN.
Dangerous goods: For chemicals, fuels, batteries, liquids or other regulated cargo, provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, safety data sheet, package details and emergency contact information before booking. Acceptance remains subject to carrier and terminal approval.
Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill-of-lading instructions, export declaration, permits, certificates of origin and cargo-specific certificates should be consistent in quantity, weight, marks and consignee data.
Inspection and release: Customs or other authorities may select cargo for documentary or physical inspection. Our service team schedules delivery only after required clearance, release and terminal instructions are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send cargo description, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, packing method and expected ready date at the quotation stage; do not describe mineral, liquid or project cargo only as “general cargo.”
For bulk or break-bulk exports, align seller, buyer, charterer, terminal and surveyor on cargo readiness, moisture or quality certificates, loading sequence, draft restrictions and bill-of-lading instructions.
For containers, request written confirmation of equipment availability, empty release, terminal receiving window, transshipment arrangement and reefer or dangerous-goods acceptance before committing the shipper.
For inland delivery, provide the exact address, road access, cargo dimensions and axle or lifting requirements. Our team can assess whether split delivery, special equipment or a regional alternative port is operationally more suitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LRUCN mainly a container port?

No. Buchanan is primarily associated with ore and bulk exports. Container handling is included in the supplied port profile, but service frequency, equipment and acceptance should be confirmed for each shipment.

Can our vessel call Buchanan with a 10.1 m draught?

The supplied profile records 10.1 m as the maximum draught of vessels recorded as having entered the port. This is not a blanket acceptance limit; tide, channel, berth, cargo density, vessel particulars and port approval must be checked.

Does the port offer direct sailings to our destination?

We do not assume direct service or fixed frequency for LRUCN. Our service team checks current carrier or chartering options, port rotation and any transshipment requirement against the cargo and destination.

What information is needed for a project-cargo quotation?

Provide dimensions, gross weight, center of gravity, lifting points, packing, photographs, cargo value, origin, final delivery address and required delivery date. This allows us to review vessel, berth, road and handling constraints.

How should dangerous goods be booked?

Submit complete dangerous-goods data and the relevant safety documentation before booking. Carrier, terminal and local authority acceptance must be obtained before cargo dispatch, and packing or marking must follow the applicable transport requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary data basis: Supplied LRUCN port profile, including UN/LOCODE, port name, country, city, coordinates, described facilities, annual export/import volumes and recorded vessel parameters.

Verification boundary: The supplied figures are presented as profile reference data and are not treated as a current operating guarantee. Berth availability, vessel acceptance, draft restrictions, cargo handling, cut-off times, schedules, customs procedures, inland capacity and charges must be reconfirmed with the relevant carrier, terminal, port and authorities before execution.

Operational responsibility: Our service team uses the above information for preliminary routing and quotation analysis, then requests shipment-specific confirmation before booking, dispatch, loading or delivery.