Sierra Leone ACCESS BY SEA

Valuable exports lined up and ready to go at Queen Elizabeth II Quay

Sierra Leone has the third largest natural harbour in the world where shipping from all over the globe berth at Freetown's famous Queen Elizabeth II Quay. Passenger, cargo and private craft also utilize Government Wharf nearer to central Freetown.

Recent important investment has seen the introduction of high tech cargo scanning facilities operated by Intertek/ Port Maritime Security International (PMSI). This facility is a clear indication of the Sierra Leone Government's commitment for significant improvement, security and expansion of port facilities. Through the services provided, Sierra Leone has not only addressed its international obligations in keeping with future changes but also allows the country to trade freely with the important US export market of minerals including rutile and bauxite.

100% inspection of containers arriving and departing Freetown is today the norm, placing Sierra Leone ahead of all other countries throughout West Africa in security, so vastly improving the whole import/export experience for commercial enterprises and shipping lines worldwide.

This whole innovation is by way of a unique cooperation between Intertek/PMSI, the Sierra Leone Maritime Administration, Sierra Leone Ports Authority, National Revenue Authority, Customs and Sierra Leone Government departments responsible for national security.

Enquiries regarding shipping to or from Freetown should be made with:-

Sierra Leone Ports Authority
Queen Elizabeth II Quay
Cline Town
Freetown
Sierra Leone tel: +232 22 220029 fax: +232 22 226443


Shipping Agencies located in Freetown include:-
Sea and Land Services
Cline Town
Freetown
Sierra Leone tel: +232 22 223453 email: sals@slsa.com.sl

Sierra Leone Shipping Agencies
Queen Elizabeth II Quay
Cline Town
Freetown
Sierra Leone tel: +232 22 229855

Sierra Leone National Shipping Company
45, Cline Street
Cline Town
Freetown
Sierra Leone tel: +232 22 229287 email: nsc@sierratel.sl