Seaport · Albania
Port of Durres
Durres (Albania) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 41670). It lies on the Adriatic Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Albania
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ALDRZ
- World Port Index no.
- 41670
- Coordinates
- 41.32°N, 19.45°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Adriatic Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Albania
- Other names
- Durazzo
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Large
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 4,860 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,880 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,470 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Durres, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 132 (Enroute) - Eastern Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions about Durres
Where is Port of Durres?
Durres (Albania) lies on the Adriatic Sea, at about 41.32°N, 19.45°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Durres?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ALDRZ for Durres. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Durres from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,860 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,470 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gioia Tauro, Piraeus, Koper.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Durres?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Durres through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.