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ALDRS Durres Port
Durres Port is the major seaport of Bashkia durrës, in the city of Bashkia durrësin Albania. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ALDRS.

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Port Code

ALDRS

Name

Durres

Country / Region

Albania

City

Bashkia durrës

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Main Port

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Durres Port (UN/LOCODE: ALDRS)

Durres is Albania’s principal seaport on the Adriatic coast, serving the urban and commercial area of Bashkia Durrës and connecting Albanian importers and exporters with Mediterranean and wider European supply chains. The port is a multipurpose maritime gateway where containerized cargo, conventional general cargo, project shipments and other commercial consignments may be handled subject to terminal acceptance and vessel planning. For cargo moving to or from Albania, the practical logistics decision is often the complete route rather than the ocean leg alone: sailing connection, transshipment point, customs readiness and inland delivery capacity must be reviewed together. Our service team can compare available carrier routings, coordinate documentation and arrange road-based delivery after confirming the actual terminal, cargo and equipment requirements.

Reference	Verified input
UN/LOCODE	ALDRS
Port name	DURRES
Country	Albania (AL)
City / municipality	Bashkia Durrës
Regional grouping	欧地黑 / Europe–Mediterranean–Black Sea service area

Key Highlights

Operational Characteristics at a Glance

Adriatic gateway for Albanian cargo, with inland distribution primarily dependent on road transport and border-crossing planning.
Multipurpose cargo profile: containerized freight may move alongside general, bulk, oversized and project cargo, so terminal acceptance should be checked before booking.
Many international shipments may involve a regional transshipment hub rather than a guaranteed direct call; the final routing depends on carrier schedules and equipment availability.
Customs, terminal and delivery milestones should be coordinated as one chain, particularly for LCL consolidation, controlled cargo and time-sensitive imports.
Our platform can support both FCL and LCL planning, while final rates, cut-offs, routing and local charges remain subject to written carrier and terminal confirmation.

Facilities & Services

Facilities, Cargo Handling and Inland Interface

Container handling

Containerized import and export moves can be arranged subject to the nominated terminal, vessel window, equipment type and carrier acceptance. Empty-equipment release and return points must be confirmed before dispatch.

General and project cargo

Breakbulk, machinery, steel, vehicles, bulk-related and out-of-gauge cargo require advance review of dimensions, lifting method, stowage, lashing and terminal handling conditions.

Storage and consolidation

LCL cargo may require origin consolidation, destination deconsolidation or bonded handling outside the immediate port area. Warehouse availability, free time and cargo segregation should be confirmed in writing.

Customs and inspection coordination

Our service team can align commercial documents, customs instructions, inspection appointments and release delivery, but examination requirements and release timing are controlled by the relevant authorities.

Road collection and delivery

Road haulage is central to Albanian port distribution. Vehicle type, access restrictions, loading hours, border formalities and delivery-site conditions should be checked before finalizing the inland leg.

Rail interface

Rail availability and practical serviceability may vary by route and project phase. We treat rail as an option only after confirming infrastructure status, wagon availability and the required first- and last-mile trucking.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Logic and Transit-Time Controls

Common planning directions include Adriatic and Mediterranean feeder connections, regional European transshipment routes, and onward services linked to North European or Black Sea trade lanes.
For China–Albania and other long-haul cargo, the practical route may combine an ocean main leg with transshipment and a final feeder or short-sea leg. Direct-call assumptions must not be made without a carrier schedule.
Actual transit time is affected by transshipment connection, port rotation, equipment release, customs clearance, weather, congestion and inland delivery appointments; our team quotes only against a confirmed routing and sailing plan.
For LCL, warehouse receiving cut-off and consolidation frequency can become more important than the vessel transit itself. Shippers should provide cargo readiness and carton details early.

Transit estimates, sailing frequency, carrier selection and local charges are subject to live confirmation at booking and should not be treated as permanent port characteristics.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Albanian Hinterland and Cargo Planning

Primary hinterland: Albania’s principal urban, manufacturing, construction, retail and distribution markets, with delivery planning centered on Durrës–Tirana logistics flows and other domestic destinations.
Typical cargo profiles: consumer goods, machinery, industrial inputs, construction materials, packaged commodities, vehicles, project cargo and consolidated LCL shipments, subject to customs and terminal acceptance.
Regional potential: Cross-border road movements toward neighboring Balkan markets may be feasible, but border queues, transit documents, vehicle permits and consignee-side import procedures can materially change the delivery plan.
Cargo sensitivity: Heavy, oversized, temperature-sensitive, dangerous or high-value cargo requires pre-alerting, equipment confirmation, packaging review and a documented inland route survey where appropriate.

Operations & Compliance

Practical Controls Before Cargo Release

Cut-offs: Booking cut-off, shipping-instruction cut-off, VGM deadline, terminal receiving window and customs filing deadline are separate milestones. Our team confirms each one against the selected sailing rather than using a generic port timetable.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing declaration where applicable. DG acceptance, documentation and segregation must be approved before the container is delivered.
Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, origin information, permits and customs data must be consistent. Commodity descriptions should be specific enough for classification and inspection.
Inspection and inland delivery: Customs examination, document queries, terminal holds and delivery-site restrictions can delay release. Do not schedule a fixed truck appointment until customs and terminal status are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send the complete cargo profile at quotation stage: package count, dimensions, gross weight, commodity, HS code where available, cargo-ready date, equipment requirement and final delivery address.
For FCL, request confirmation of empty pick-up location, container type, VGM process, terminal receiving window, free-time terms and empty return instructions before arranging trucking.
For LCL, compare consolidation warehouse cut-off and destination deconsolidation arrangements, not only the ocean rate. Ensure cartons are strong, labeled and suitable for mixed-cargo handling.
For project, OOG or sensitive cargo, provide drawings and lifting points early. Our service team can assess alternative gateways or transshipment plans when the ALDRS routing does not match the required equipment or delivery deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Durres Port FAQ for Forwarders and Shippers

Can ALDRS be booked as a direct service from every origin?: No. Availability depends on the carrier’s current network and vessel rotation. A regional transshipment may be required, so our team checks the complete routing before issuing a quotation.
What is the correct cut-off time for a Durres export?: There is no single universal cut-off. The carrier, nominated terminal, sailing, cargo type and customs process determine the applicable deadlines. Booking confirmation should list the separate documentation, VGM and gate-in milestones.
Can dangerous goods be shipped through ALDRS?: Potentially, subject to carrier and terminal approval. The shipper must submit accurate DG declarations and supporting documents before cargo delivery; acceptance should never be assumed from the port code alone.
Is road delivery available from Durres to other Balkan destinations?: Road delivery can generally be planned, but feasibility depends on border formalities, truck permits, cargo dimensions, transit documents and consignee requirements. Our team verifies the route and delivery conditions case by case.
Which alternative should be considered if the requested sailing is unavailable?: We may compare another Adriatic or Mediterranean gateway, a different transshipment hub, or a combined port-and-road solution. The best option depends on total landed cost, customs requirements, cargo urgency and inland distance.

Data Sources & Provenance

Source Scope and Verification Boundary

The port code, port name, country, municipality and regional classification shown above are taken from the supplied ALDRS port record. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and must be reconfirmed against the selected carrier, terminal, customs authority and inland contractor before execution.

Port and maritime administration reference: durresport.al
Albanian customs reference: dogana.gov.al
Albanian official statistics reference: instat.gov.al

No unverified berth dimensions, draft limits, throughput figures, port fees, sailing frequency, carrier commitment or transit guarantee is inferred in this module. Current quotations and operating instructions remain subject to written confirmation.