Depth: The port features berths with a maximum depth of 12–14 meters, accommodating large container vessels up to Panamax class (65,000 DWT), suitable for 20ft, 40ft, and 40ft high-cube containers commonly used for Made-in-China goods.

Cranes & Terminals: Equipped with 8 modern gantry cranes (including 4 post-Panamax cranes) and 3 operational container terminals, Port of Durres handles over 800,000 TEUs annually, ensuring efficient loading/unloading of consolidated shipments from Guangzhou.

Storage & Equipment: The port offers 150,000+ square meters of container storage area, with reach stackers and terminal tractors to facilitate quick container movement—critical for timely delivery of goods to Albanian cities like Tirana, Shkodër, and Vlorë.

Free Detention/Storage Period: Typically 7–10 days of free detention (for container use outside the port) and 5–7 days of free storage (within the port) for imported containers, allowing sufficient time for customs clearance and onward transport.

Rental Fees: Beyond the free period, standard rates are approximately €8–12 per day for 20ft containers and €12–18 per day for 40ft containers, with competitive pricing negotiated through our class 1 agent partnerships.

Guangdong: Guangzhou (textiles), Shenzhen (electronics), Foshan (furniture).

East China: Shanghai (machinery), Yiwu (small commodities), Ningbo (auto parts).

North China: Beijing (tech), Tianjin (steel products).

Central/West China: Wuhan (construction materials), Chengdu (appliances).

Inspect goods to meet Albanian Standards Institute (ISS) and customs requirements.

Consolidate LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments into full containers, optimizing space to reduce costs.

Secure fragile items (e.g., ceramics, glassware) with shock-absorbent packaging and strap heavy cargo (e.g., machinery) for safe transit.

EXW Guangzhou: We prepare goods at our warehouse—you manage freight, insurance, and onward shipping to Durres.

FOB Nansha New Port: We deliver consolidated goods to Nansha port, handle export clearance, and load onto the vessel—you cover sea freight and import costs.

CIF Port of Durres: We manage full logistics from warehouse to Durres port, including freight, insurance, and export clearance—you handle Albanian import clearance and delivery.

Chinese Export Docs: Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and Certificate of Origin (to leverage EU-aligned tariff benefits).

Albanian Import Requirements:

Construction Materials Consolidation: A Tirana-based builder sourced steel bars (Wuhan), cement (Guangzhou), and electrical fixtures (Shenzhen) from 5 Chinese cities. We consolidated 400+ items in our Guangzhou warehouse, shipped via CIF terms in a 40ft container from Nansha to Durres (MSC service, 33 days), and arranged road transport to the construction site. Saved 30% vs. individual shipments.

Retail Goods LCL Shipment: A Durres retailer needed clothing (Shanghai), toys (Yiwu), and home decor (Foshan). We consolidated 200+ cartons into LCL, shipped via CMA CGM (35 days), and cleared customs in 2 days. Delivered on time for peak tourist season.

18+ Years of Expertise: Trusted by 100,000+ clients for China-Albania logistics.

Class 1 Agent Benefits: Preferred rates with MSC, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd, plus priority booking.

Risk Coverage: All shipments insured by Ping An Insurance, protecting against loss/damage.

Payment Flexibility: Accept 15+ currencies via XTransfer/China Merchants Bank (ALL, EUR, USD, CNY, etc.).

WeChat/WhatsApp/Tel: +86-18898403007

Email: sales8@blshipping.com

Website: www.blshipping.com

Office: Room 607-608, Talent Building, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China (510555)