Transport in Liberia

Transport in Liberia consist of railways, highways, seaports and airports.

Republic of Liberia
Subdivisions

Railways
Main article: Railways in Liberia

Historically, three railways were built in Liberia to export ore from mines; they were damaged during civil war. In 2010, only the Bong mine railway was operational[1] but the Lamco Railway was at least partially rebuilt by Arcelor Mittal and put back into service in 2011.[2] There are no rail connections with other countries, although there has been a proposal to extend the Bong mine railway to serve a mine across the border in Guinea.

Highways

Total: 10,600 km (6,586 mi) (there is major deterioration on all highways due to heavy rains and lack of maintenance)

Paved: 657 km (408 mi)

Unpaved: 9,943 km (6,178 mi) (2018)

When construction and reconstruction of roads in Liberia is complete, the Trans–West African Coastal Highway will cross the country, connecting it to Freetown (Sierra Leone), Abidjan (Ivory Coast), and eventually to 11 other nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Ports and harbors

Merchant marine

Liberia is an international flag of convenience for freight shipping.

Total: 3,321 ships (1,000 GT or over)

Ships by type: barge carrier 1086, container ship 834, general cargo 130, oil tanker 723, other 548 (2018)

Airports
Main article: List of airports in Liberia

20 (2017) The main international airport in the country is Roberts International Airport.

Airports - with paved runways

Total: 2 Over 3,047 m (10,000 ft): 1 1,524 to 2,437 m (5,000 to 8,000 ft): 1 (2017)

Airports - with unpaved runways

Total: 27 1,524 to 2,437 m (5,000 to 8,000 ft): 5 914 to 1,523 m (3,000 to 4,999 ft): 8 Under 914 m (3,000 ft): 14 (2013)

See also

References
  1. "Track machine exports". Railway Gazette International. 2010-08-31. Retrieved 2010-10-25.
  2. Railways in Liberia, http://sinfin.net/railways/world/liberia.html
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