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ALTIA Tirana Port
Tirana Port is the seaport of Tirana, in the city of Tiranain Albania. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ALTIA.

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Port Code

ALTIA

Name

Tirana

Country / Region

Albania

City

Tirana

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

41.3232000

Longitude

19.8193000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

ALTIA identifies Tirana, Albania, an inland metropolitan logistics location rather than a seaport. For international containerised cargo, Tirana normally functions as the commercial, customs and delivery destination in the national capital area, while maritime handling is arranged through a suitable Albanian Adriatic gateway, commonly requiring a road connection to or from the coast. Our service team uses the exact final delivery address, cargo characteristics and available carrier routing to determine the appropriate port-to-door plan.

UN/LOCODE	ALTIA
Location	Tirana, Albania
Coordinates	41.3232000, 19.8193000
Operational classification	Inland destination / capital-area logistics point; not a confirmed ocean-port call
Regional grouping	East Mediterranean and Black Sea market coverage

Routing distinction: Do not treat ALTIA as the loading or discharge port in a booking request without checking the carrier's routing. Our team will separate the maritime port, inland transport leg and final customs or delivery location in the quotation.

Key Highlights

Inland destination codeALTIA represents Tirana; ocean freight planning must include a coastal gateway and an inland road leg.

Capital-area demandTirana is the main commercial and consumption centre for Albania, creating a broad final-delivery catchment.

Road-led distributionFinal delivery, empty-equipment return and customs positioning are generally coordinated by road, subject to local restrictions.

Routing-sensitive costTotal landed logistics cost depends on the selected maritime gateway, transshipment pattern, inland distance and equipment availability.

Address accuracy is criticalWarehouse access, unloading facilities and delivery-time restrictions should be confirmed before booking or trucking allocation.

Facilities & Services

Maritime gateway handling: Container discharge, transshipment and port-side release are arranged at the confirmed Albanian coastal gateway rather than assumed from the ALTIA code.
Inland container transport: Our service team can coordinate full-container drayage, empty-container return instructions and delivery appointment planning, subject to the carrier and trucking operator.
LCL consolidation: Groupage cargo may require deconsolidation, customs processing and final delivery through a warehouse or forwarder's facility in the Tirana area.
Customs support: Import documentation, commodity classification and broker coordination should be aligned with the actual customs office and release arrangement before cargo arrival.
General cargo delivery: Palletised, oversized or non-containerised cargo requires advance confirmation of vehicle type, unloading equipment, site access and delivery restrictions.

Specific terminal names, storage periods, handling equipment, gate hours and road charges are not fixed by the ALTIA location code. Our team confirms them against the selected carrier, gateway, broker and trucking supplier before execution.

Routes & Transit Times

Asia–Albania: Cargo from China and other Asian origins normally requires a carrier-selected Mediterranean routing, often with transshipment, followed by inland road delivery to Tirana.
European regional trade: Cargo from North, Central or Southern Europe may be arranged by short-sea, feeder, rail-road or direct road combinations depending on the origin and carrier network.
Turkey and the Mediterranean: Routing may combine regional sea services and road transport; equipment availability and border procedures can materially affect the final schedule.
Transit-time control: Actual timing depends on vessel connection, port dwell, customs release, border traffic, driver availability, weekends and delivery appointments. Our quotations should therefore state estimated ranges only after routing confirmation.

The platform record contains an indicative LCL reference from Dachan Bay with a quoted post-sailing transit indication. It is not a guaranteed current service, sailing or port-to-port transit time; current rates and schedules must be reconfirmed before booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary market: Tirana and its surrounding urban and business districts are the principal delivery area for imports consigned to the capital.
Commercial distribution: Consumer goods, retail inventory, machinery, electrical products, furniture, construction-related goods and industrial inputs are typical categories requiring delivery planning in the capital region.
Project and industrial cargo: Heavy machinery, production equipment and oversized pieces require route surveys, lifting plans and confirmation of site access before dispatch.
LCL profile: Smaller commercial shipments benefit from accurate carton counts, dimensions and commodity descriptions because consolidation, deconsolidation and customs handling are calculated from those details.
Regional onward movement: Cargo may continue to other Albanian cities or neighbouring Balkan markets, with additional road, border and documentation requirements assessed separately.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off control: The actual port cut-off, document cut-off, VGM deadline and empty-container pick-up date are set by the selected carrier or consolidator. Our team confirms each deadline in writing rather than applying a generic ALTIA cut-off.
Dangerous goods: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing details before booking. Carrier acceptance and inland transport restrictions must be approved before cargo is packed or delivered.
Customs documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, importer details and any product-specific permits should be consistent in quantity, value, HS classification and consignee data.
Delivery and inspection risk: Customs examination, document queries, congestion, restricted delivery windows and inaccessible sites can delay release or create additional handling. Our service team needs the final address, contact person and unloading conditions in advance.

Shipping Tips

Request quotations using a complete routing description such as “maritime gateway to Tirana delivery,” and ask us to show ocean freight, destination handling, customs-related items and inland transport separately.
For FCL cargo, confirm the carrier's nominated discharge gateway, empty return location, free-time terms and final delivery appointment before accepting the booking.
For LCL cargo, provide exact package dimensions, gross weight, stackability, cargo value and commodity details; discrepancies can affect consolidation, warehouse handling and customs review.
For fragile, high-value, temperature-sensitive or oversized cargo, arrange reinforced packaging, cargo insurance review and a site-access assessment before dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALTIA a seaport for container booking?

No. ALTIA identifies Tirana, an inland destination location. Our team will select and display the actual maritime gateway separately, then arrange the inland movement to Tirana.

Can I quote “Tirana port” on a commercial invoice or bill of lading?

Use the exact place required by the carrier, customs broker and sales contract. Tirana may be the delivery or destination location, while the bill of lading port fields normally require the confirmed ocean gateway. We verify the wording before document issuance.

What information is needed for a Tirana delivery quotation?

Provide origin, cargo description, package count, dimensions, gross weight, shipping mode, Incoterm, consignee details, final address, delivery equipment requirements and whether customs clearance is included.

What commonly causes delays on this routing?

Typical causes include transshipment changes, gateway congestion, incomplete customs documents, dangerous-goods approval, equipment shortages, border traffic and delivery-site access restrictions. Our team checks these factors before confirming the operational plan.

Can LCL cargo be delivered directly to a Tirana warehouse?

Usually this can be arranged after destination deconsolidation and customs processing, but the final method depends on the consolidator, cargo status, consignee requirements and delivery address. Confirmation is required before cargo arrival.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary location data	Provided ALTIA port record: code, name, country, city, coordinates, regional grouping and platform quotation fields.
Official customs reference	dogana.gov.al
Official national statistics reference	instat.gov.al
Verification boundary	Official domains are provided for regulatory and statistical cross-checking. Carrier schedules, gateway selection, cut-offs, tariffs, storage terms, customs decisions and inland delivery conditions remain shipment-specific and must be confirmed at the time of booking.

No berth, draft, throughput, terminal capacity, fixed sailing frequency, guaranteed transit time or port operating-hour figure is stated because those parameters are not established by the supplied ALTIA record.