Transport in Liberia


Transport in Liberia consists of of railways, 6,580 miles of highways, seaports, 29 airports and 2 miles of pipeline for oil transportation. Buses and taxis are the main forms of ground transportation in and around Monrovia. Charter boats are also available.

Railways

Historically, three railways were built in Liberia to export ore from mines; they were damaged during the civil wars. By 2007 the Bong mine railway was operational. The Lamco Railway was partially rebuilt by ArcelorMittal and put back into service in 2011.
There are no rail connections with other countries, although there has been a proposal to extend the Lamco railway to serve a mine across the border in Guinea.
Total: 243 km
Standard gauge: 243km
Narrow gauge: 0 km

Roadways

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

Merchant marine

Liberia is an international flag of convenience for freight shipping.
Total:
3,942
Ships by type:
barge carrier 1,487, container ship 878, general cargo 131, oil tanker 851, other 595

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