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Freight Forwarders in Albania (2026)

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Albania ocean freight by the numbers

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Shipzy samples 25 port-to-port lanes for Albania, on which 2 ocean carriers publish schedules, connecting 13 countries.

The fastest scheduled transit is 12 days, the median scheduled transit is 45 days, and 9 in 10 sampled sailings complete within 64 days.

0% of the 103 sampled sailings are direct; the remainder route via a transshipment hub.

Figures describe 103 sailings sampled from 2 carrier APIs, last refreshed 5 April 2026.

2Carriers sampledHapag-Lloyd, MSC
27.1%Of global fleet capacityCombined TEU share of those carriers
25Port-to-port lanesAcross 103 sampled sailings
13Countries connectedMost lanes: US, CN, AU
12 daysFastest transitShortest scheduled port-to-port time
45 daysMedian transit90th percentile 64 days
0%Direct sailingsRest route via a transshipment hub
4Named servicesDistinct carrier service loops
40Vessels seenDistinct vessel names in sampled sailings

Most-sampled trade lanes from Albania

Partner countryLanes sampled
US5
CN4
AU2
DE2
KR2
How these numbers are measured

Figures come from the ocean schedule APIs Shipzy integrates with: Hapag-Lloyd, MSC. They describe the lanes Shipzy samples, not every sailing serving Albania.

The nightly sync sweeps nine global hub ports plus a set of regional template lanes, storing up to three sailings per lane, and refreshes one country per night. So coverage leans towards intercontinental routings, and the as-of date above can be several weeks old for smaller markets.

Transit figures are medians rather than averages, so a few multi-transshipment routings cannot distort them. Cutoff lead times exclude carrier-estimated cutoffs and any lead outside a 0–21 day window. Emissions figures are not published here, because only one carrier reports measured CO2; the rest are modelled from transit time and would restate transit days as emissions.

  • Carriers sampled: Derived from ocean schedules published by 2 carrier APIs, as of 5 April 2026.
  • Of global fleet capacity: Sum of each sampled carrier’s share of global container capacity. Describes the carriers, not this country’s market share.
  • Port-to-port lanes: Derived from ocean schedules published by 2 carrier APIs, as of 5 April 2026.
  • Countries connected: Derived from ocean schedules published by 2 carrier APIs, as of 5 April 2026.
  • Fastest transit: Derived from ocean schedules published by 2 carrier APIs, as of 5 April 2026.
  • Median transit: Median of 103 scheduled transit times. Median, not mean — a few multi-transshipment routings would distort an average.
  • Direct sailings: Share of 103 sampled sailings with no transshipment. Carriers count legs slightly differently, so treat as indicative.
  • Named services: Derived from ocean schedules published by 2 carrier APIs, as of 5 April 2026.
  • Vessels seen: Derived from ocean schedules published by 2 carrier APIs, as of 5 April 2026. Counted by vessel name, so spelling variants may inflate this slightly.

Logistics Overview

Albania is a growing logistics corridor on the Balkan Peninsula, strategically positioned along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. It serves as a vital gateway for Corridor VIII, connecting the Adriatic coast with the Black Sea.

Infrastructure Advantage

Albania's maritime infrastructure is centered on four main ports, with Durrës acting as the primary international gateway handling over 90% of the country's maritime trade. The Durrës Container Terminal (DCT), managed by Mariner Adriatic, is the main facility for containerized cargo.

Sea Ports

Major seaports and maritime logistics hubs

Port of Durrës

AL DRZ
Max Depth11.5 m (West Terminal)
Specialization

Universal, container, bulk, ferry

Key Terminals
  • Durrës Container Terminal (DCT)
  • Ferry Terminal
  • East Terminal

Port of Vlorë

AL VOA
Specialization

Multi-purpose, ferry, oil/gas — strategic for oil and passenger traffic to Brindisi (Italy)

Air Freight

Air cargo hubs and handling services

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza

TIA
Cargo VolumeRecord growth in 2024
Strategic RolePrimary air gateway for the Republic of Albania

Key Handling Agents

Tirana Airport Cargo Terminal
General Air Freight
DHL Express
DHL Express Courier

Carrier Offices & Terminals

Live

Major shipping lines with local presence

Maersk Terminals & Ports

MaerskALDRZ

Durres Port Terminal

Durres

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Other Carriers

MSC

Office: Durrës

Local Services →

Maersk

Office: Durrës (local agency)

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CMA CGM

Office: Durrës

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Shipping Schedules

Live ocean freight routes from carrier schedules

Updated 5 Apr 2026
Trade Lane
Carrier
Service Lines
Type
Transit
Next Departure
ROTTERDAMDURRES
MSC
3 stops
12d~0.446t CO2
5 May
HAMBURGDURRES
MSC
4 stops
14d~0.521t CO2
3 May
HAMBURGDURRES
MSC
4 stops
15d~0.558t CO2
20 Apr
ROTTERDAMDURRES
MSC
3 stops
15d~0.558t CO2
2 May
HAMBURGDURRES
MSC
4 stops
16d~0.595t CO2
25 Apr
HAMBURGDURRES
Hapag-Lloyd
EMX -> IRS
1 stop
17d~0.632t CO2
2 May
HAMBURGDURRES
Hapag-Lloyd
EMX -> IRS
1 stop
17d~0.632t CO2
12 Apr
ROTTERDAMDURRES
MSC
3 stops
17d~0.632t CO2
30 Apr
ROTTERDAMDURRES
Hapag-Lloyd
EMX -> IRS
2 stops
18d~0.67t CO2
11 Apr
ROTTERDAMDURRES
Hapag-Lloyd
EMX -> IRS
2 stops
20d~0.744t CO2
19 Apr
HAMBURGDURRES
Hapag-Lloyd
EMX -> IRS
1 stop
20d~0.744t CO2
19 Apr
DURRESHAMBURG
MSC
4 stops
22d~0.818t CO2
1 May
ROTTERDAMDURRES
Hapag-Lloyd
EMX -> IRS
2 stops
22d~0.818t CO2
7 Apr
DURRESNEW YORK
MSC
5 stops
25d~0.93t CO2
25 Apr
DURRESHAMBURG
MSC
4 stops
26d~0.967t CO2
19 Apr
DURRESHAMBURG
Hapag-Lloyd
IRS -> EMX
1 stop
26d~0.967t CO2
27 Apr
DURRESNEW YORK
MSC
5 stops
26d~0.967t CO2
1 May
DURRESHAMBURG
MSC
4 stops
28d~1.042t CO2
25 Apr
DURRESHAMBURG
Hapag-Lloyd
IRS -> EMX
1 stop
28d~1.042t CO2
12 Apr
DURRESROTTERDAM
Hapag-Lloyd
IRS -> EM1 -> EME
2 stops
28d~1.042t CO2
22 Apr
CALLAODURRES
MSC
4 stops
29d~1.079t CO2
1 May
CALLAODURRES
MSC
5 stops
29d~1.079t CO2
24 Apr
DURRESROTTERDAM
Hapag-Lloyd
IRS -> EM1 -> EME
2 stops
30d~1.116t CO2
27 Apr
DURRESDURBAN
MSC
4 stops
30d~1.116t CO2
1 May
CALLAODURRES
MSC
3 stops
30d~1.116t CO2
17 Apr
DURRESNEW YORK
MSC
5 stops
31d~1.153t CO2
19 Apr
DURRESROTTERDAM
Hapag-Lloyd
IRS -> EM1 -> EME
2 stops
31d~1.153t CO2
12 Apr
DURRESSINGAPORE
MSC
1 stop
33d~1.228t CO2
25 Apr
MANZANILLODURRES
MSC
2 stops
34d~1.265t CO2
2 May
DURRESSINGAPORE
MSC
1 stop
34d~1.265t CO2
1 May

Last updated: 5 Apr 2026, 07:58 UTC

Customs & Trade

Import/export regulations and procedures

E-Customs SystemAlbanian Customs Administration (Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Doganave)
Standard VAT Rate20%

Albania is a candidate for EU membership and aligning customs laws with the EU. AEO programs are implemented.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about logistics in Albania

What is the largest port in Albania?+

The Port of Durrës (ALDRZ) is the largest, handling over 90% of Albania's international maritime trade.

Does Albania have direct air cargo facilities?+

Yes, Tirana International Airport (TIA) has a dedicated cargo terminal and on-site customs for processing international shipments.