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Over 33,000 passengers pass through Durrës Port over weekend

TIRANA, Aug 19 /ATA/ – A total of 33,327 passengers and 8,882 vehicles transited through Albania’s main maritime gateway, the Port of Durrës, between August 14 and 17, the port authority reported Tuesday.

According to official figures, 10,891 arrivals and 2,881 vehicles entered the country, while 22,436 passengers and 6,001 vehicles departed during the same period.

In the first two weeks of August alone, over 117,000 passengers and 31,600 vehicles have moved through the port, highlighting its central role in handling seasonal travel, particularly by members of the diaspora returning for summer holidays.

Port authorities said operations are proceeding smoothly, thanks to coordinated efforts between customs, port staff, private operators, and security services.

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