Overview of Albania Port Information
Summary:Albania, as a country on the coast of the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, has rich port resources. These ports are not only important hubs for domestic trade, but also important sea routes connecting Albania with the world.
Main Ports
There are four main ports in Albania: Durrës Port, Vlora Port, Sarandë Port and Shenjin Port. Among them, Durrës Port and Vlora Port are the two largest ports and are also major ports for international trade.
Port of Durrës:
It is the largest seaport in Albania and one of the most important ports on the eastern coast of
the Adriatic Sea.
The port has complete facilities and can berth large ships.
It mainly handles containers, bulk cargo, roll-on/roll-off cargo, etc.
Port of Vlora:
It is the second largest port in Albania and an important oil port.
The port has a superior geographical location and a deep-water coastline.
Port of Sarandë:
Located in southern Albania, it is an important passenger port and fishing port.
It is also a tourist destination that attracts a large number of tourists every year.
Port of Shengjin:
It is a smaller port, mainly used for domestic trade and fisheries.
Port Functions
Ports in Albania mainly undertake the following functions:
Cargo transportation: Handling import and export goods, including containers, bulk cargo,
roll-on/roll-off cargo, etc.
Passenger transportation: Providing passenger services to connect Albania with other countries.
Fisheries: As a fishery base, supporting the development of fisheries.
Shipping Company Information
Shipping companies that provide sea transportation from China to Albania:
Maersk Line: One of the world's largest container shipping companies, with a
global route network.
Mediterranean Shipping Line (MSC): The world's second largest container
shipping company, with a dense route network.
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL): A shipping company in Taiwan, China,
with strong competitiveness on the Asia-Europe route.
COSCO Shipping Lines: China's largest container shipping company, with global
routes.
CMA CGM: A French shipping company with a large market share on the Asia-Europe route.