Transport in Liberia


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

Railways

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 but the Lamco Railway was at least partially rebuilt by Arcelor Mittal and put back into service in 2011. 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
Paved:
657 km
Unpaved:
9,943 km
When construction and reconstruction of roads in Liberia is complete, the Trans–West African Coastal Highway will cross the country, connecting it to Freetown, Abidjan, and eventually to 11 other nations of the Economic Community of West African States.

Ports and harbors

Liberia is an international flag of convenience for freight shipping.
Total:
3,321 ships
Ships by type:
barge carrier 1086, container ship 834, general cargo 130, oil tanker 723, other 548

Airports

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

Airports - with paved runways

Total:
Over 3,047 m :
1,524 to 2,437 m :
1

Airports - with unpaved runways

Total:
27
1,524 to 2,437 m :
914 to 1,523 m :
Under 914 m :
14