LRMLW Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of LRMLW
Monrovia Port is the seaport of Monrovia, in the city of Monroviain Liberia. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is LRMLW.
Monrovia Port Overview
Monrovia, also known as the Freeport of Monrovia, is Liberia’s principal commercial seaport and a landlord-port facility operated by the National Port Authority. Located on Liberia’s Atlantic coast at approximately 6.3460°N, 10.8040°W, it supports containerized cargo, general and project cargo, tanker activity and fisheries-related operations. The protected harbor includes a main marginal wharf and specialized finger piers associated with mining and industrial activities. Our service team uses LRMLW as the primary planning reference for Liberia-bound ocean shipments, while final berth, documentation, equipment and inland arrangements remain subject to carrier and port confirmation.
| Item | Reference |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | LRMLW |
| Port / city | MONROVIA, Liberia |
| Port type | Atlantic commercial seaport; landlord-port structure |
| Coordinates | 6.3460000°N, 10.8040000°W |
| Port authority | National Port Authority |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Main wharf: The supplied profile identifies a marginal wharf of approximately 600 metres, with capacity to berth three to four vessels depending on vessel size. This should be treated as a reference description, not a guaranteed simultaneous-berthing commitment.
- Specialized piers: The port profile identifies three finger piers associated with Liberia Mining Company, National Iron Ore Company and Bong Mines Company activities. Cargo acceptance and handling arrangements require case-by-case confirmation.
- Container and general cargo: Containerized imports, breakbulk and project cargo can be planned through the commercial port, subject to the selected carrier, terminal operator, equipment availability and cargo characteristics.
- Tanker and fisheries facilities: Tanker facilities and a fishery pier are identified in the supplied port data. Tanker, liquid bulk and fisheries-related requirements should be checked separately from standard FCL procedures.
- Storage and inspection: Yard allocation, bonded storage, examination location, reefer plug availability and handling equipment should be confirmed before cargo arrival; these services are not assumed from the port code alone.
- Inland interface: The principal inland connection is road-based. Our team will verify truck access, delivery address, bridge or road restrictions, security requirements and empty-container return instructions for each order.
Routes & Logistics Timing
- Trade direction: Liberia-bound cargo is generally planned through international West African maritime networks, with the final routing determined by the carrier, origin port, transshipment plan, vessel space and equipment availability.
- Transshipment exposure: Where a service requires transshipment, total transit time may be affected by connection windows, port congestion, vessel schedule changes, documentation release and container availability.
- Import release sequence: The practical delivery timeline includes ocean arrival, manifest processing, customs and other regulatory formalities, terminal handling, cargo release, truck scheduling and empty-container return.
- Planning rule: Our service team provides an indicative routing window only after checking the current carrier schedule. Sailing frequency, direct-call status and transit time must not be assumed from LRMLW alone.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Core hinterland: The port primarily supports Monrovia and Liberia’s import and export economy. Inland delivery beyond the capital requires route-specific assessment because road conditions, security and truck availability can vary.
- Consumer and industrial imports: Typical planning categories include food and household products, construction materials, machinery, spare parts, vehicles and industrial supplies, subject to Liberia’s import controls and cargo documentation.
- Mining and industrial flows: Mining-related equipment, project cargo, bulk or breakbulk materials may require lifting plans, special permits, oversized-cargo routing and coordination with the receiving facility.
- Export-linked cargo: Rubber, minerals and other Liberia-origin commodities may involve dedicated handling, concession arrangements or special export documentation. Cargo-specific requirements must be confirmed before booking.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, export declarations and terminal receiving cut-offs are carrier- and voyage-specific. Our team obtains the applicable deadlines rather than relying on a standard port-wide cut-off.
- Dangerous goods: IMO class, UN number, proper shipping name, packing group, flash point where applicable, safety data and container placarding must be supplied accurately before booking. Acceptance is subject to carrier and terminal approval.
- Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill-of-lading instructions, import permits where required, certificates of origin and cargo-specific licenses should be aligned across the shipper, consignee, carrier and customs broker.
- Inspection and release: Customs or other authority examinations may create additional handling, storage or truck waiting exposure. Cargo should not be scheduled for final delivery until release status and terminal availability are confirmed.
- Inland delivery: Oversized units, heavy cargo, tank containers and reefer shipments require advance checks on road access, axle limits, escort needs, power supply and receiving-site readiness.
Shipping Tips from Our Service Team
- Send the full cargo profile at quotation stage, including commodity, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, package type, reefer requirements and whether the cargo is hazardous or oversized.
- Request carrier confirmation of equipment, transshipment arrangements, cargo acceptance, destination charges, terminal procedures and empty-container return location before issuing final shipping instructions.
- Use moisture-resistant packaging and internal bracing for long ocean movements and humid coastal conditions. Machinery should be protected against corrosion, impact and unauthorized movement during handling.
- For project or mining cargo, provide lifting points, centre of gravity, drawings, packing photos and unloading resources early so our team can assess vessel, terminal and inland feasibility.
- Keep a schedule buffer for customs inspection, port release, road delivery and equipment shortages; do not book onward transport solely against the estimated vessel arrival date.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is LRMLW suitable for standard FCL imports?
- Yes, LRMLW is Liberia’s principal commercial seaport and can be used for containerized import planning. The available equipment, carrier acceptance, terminal handling and release process must be confirmed for the selected sailing.
- Can you guarantee a direct sailing to Monrovia?
- No. Service structure depends on the origin, carrier network and current schedule. Our team compares available routings and identifies whether transshipment, equipment restrictions or schedule contingencies apply.
- What information is needed for dangerous goods?
- Provide the complete dangerous-goods declaration data, including UN number, proper shipping name, IMO class, packing group, quantity, packaging details and safety documentation. Carrier and terminal approval must be obtained before booking.
- How should oversized or project cargo be arranged?
- Submit dimensions, weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, packing method, photos and final delivery address before quotation. We then coordinate feasibility checks for vessel acceptance, terminal handling, permits, truck capacity and route restrictions.
- When should inland delivery be booked?
- After confirming cargo release, terminal availability, customs status, truck access and empty-container instructions. For remote or heavy deliveries, our service team recommends a route and receiving-site review before fixing the delivery appointment.
Data Sources & Provenance
The port code, port name, country, city, coordinates, port description and facility references in this module are based first on the supplied LRMLW port record. The port record identifies the National Port Authority as the operator and describes the protected basin, breakwaters, main wharf, finger piers, tanker facilities and fishery pier.
For official port-authority verification and current operational confirmation, our service team refers customers to:
- npa.gov.lr — official National Port Authority domain for port-authority information, subject to the authority’s current publication and operational notices.
- lra.gov.lr — official Liberia Revenue Authority domain for customs and revenue-related reference, subject to the applicable cargo and import procedure.