Mission
To reduce the cost of trade at Liberia’s ports and provide and maintain safe and secure seaports for the nation and the Mano River Union region.
About NPA
About the National Port Authority
Learn about our mandate, governance, leadership and responsibility for Liberia’s four public ports.
1967Established by Act of the National Legislature
4Public ports within Liberia’s national port network
1970Enabling framework subsequently amended
NationalMandate for public port planning, development and management
National Port AuthorityPublic infrastructure serving trade, logistics and Liberia’s economic development.
Who we are
A national authority at the centre of Liberia’s maritime trade system
The National Port Authority is the state-owned corporation entrusted with the planning, management and development of Liberia’s public ports.
Established in 1967 and amended in 1970, the National Port Authority provides the institutional framework for Liberia’s public port system. Its responsibility extends beyond individual terminals: the Authority is the national steward of strategic maritime gateways that support commerce, industry, essential imports and the movement of goods between Liberia and the wider world.
The NPA network comprises the Freeport of Monrovia, Port of Buchanan, Port of Greenville and Port of Harper. Together, these ports serve different commercial and geographic needs while forming one national system with a common public purpose — to improve the reliability, safety and competitiveness of Liberia’s maritime trade infrastructure.
Institutional direction
Clear purpose. National responsibility. Long-term focus.
The Authority’s mission and vision define how NPA serves port users today while building a stronger maritime platform for Liberia’s future.
Vision
A competitive, efficient and resilient national port system that enables commerce, attracts investment and supports Liberia’s long-term development.
Public purpose
To manage strategic port assets in the national interest while strengthening service delivery, operational performance, accountability and the conditions for sustainable economic growth.
Why NPA matters
Ports are national economic infrastructure
A capable port system does more than move cargo. It influences the cost and reliability of trade, connects productive sectors to markets, supports supply chains and shapes the confidence of investors and port users.
Trade gateway
Liberia’s ports connect domestic commerce, imports, exports and regional supply chains to international maritime markets.
Infrastructure steward
The Authority plans, manages and develops strategic public port assets required for dependable maritime access and cargo movement.
Safe port environment
NPA works with operators and public institutions to support safe, secure and orderly port operations across the national network.
Platform for investment
Modern port infrastructure and efficient logistics strengthen Liberia’s competitiveness and create a stronger environment for responsible private investment.
Statutory role
What the Authority is responsible for
NPA’s work combines public infrastructure stewardship, port-system oversight, trade facilitation and long-term development.
Statutory function
Port infrastructure
Plan, develop, manage and maintain Liberia’s public port infrastructure and facilities.
Statutory function
Safe and reliable operations
Provide the institutional framework for safe, secure and reliable port operations.
Statutory function
Trade and logistics facilitation
Facilitate efficient maritime trade, cargo movement and logistics activity across the national port network.
Statutory function
Stakeholder coordination
Coordinate with Government, concessionaires, terminal operators, shipping lines, port users and development partners.
Statutory function
Public asset stewardship
Protect and steward public port assets in the national interest.
Statutory function
Investment and competitiveness
Support investment, modernisation and the long-term competitiveness of Liberia’s maritime gateways.
Inclusive port workforce01 02 03
Women shaping Liberia’s port and maritime future
NPA is strengthening women’s participation in leadership, professional development and the technical work that supports Liberia’s national port system.
The National Port Authority recognises that a modern, competitive port system depends on the full participation of its people. Across administration, port-state coordination, security, planning and other professional functions, women are taking on a growing role in the Authority’s institutional and operational development.
Leadership and representation
As of the first quarter of 2026, women accounted for 604 of NPA’s 1,997 employees across the national port system, with 15 women serving in senior executive roles.
Skills and professional development
NPA continues to expand access to professional and technical development. In 2024, 15 female staff members completed specialised regional training through the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa at the Port of Abidjan.
Inclusive workplace culture
The Authority launched its Gender and Social Inclusion Unit Policy in April 2026 to strengthen workplace equity, non-discrimination, participation and equal opportunity across the port system.
30.2%
Institutional journey
From statutory authority to a modern national port network
NPA’s history is rooted in public stewardship. Its future depends on modern infrastructure, stronger service delivery and ports that can meet the demands of a changing economy.
National Port Authority established
The Authority was created by an Act of the National Legislature as the public corporation responsible for Liberia’s public ports.
Enabling framework amended
The Authority’s statutory framework was amended as Liberia continued to develop the institutional basis for national port management.
Four-port national network
The NPA system comprises the Freeport of Monrovia and the ports of Buchanan, Greenville and Harper.
Modernisation and competitiveness
The Authority is focused on safer operations, stronger infrastructure, improved service delivery and ports that can support Liberia’s long-term growth.
National port network
Four ports. One national maritime system.
From the capital to Liberia’s regional commercial centres, the four NPA ports provide strategic gateways for cargo, industry and economic activity.
Montserrado CountyLandlord port; protected harbour
Freeport of Monrovia
Primary commercial gateway
↗
Grand Bassa CountyDeep-water industrial port
Port of Buchanan
Bulk, industrial and export gateway
↗
Sinoe CountyCoastal harbour
Port of Greenville
Southeastern regional and timber gateway
↗
Maryland CountyCoastal port
Port of Harper
Far-southeastern and cross-border gateway
↗
Governance & accountability
Governance and accountability
NPA is supervised by a Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Management Team in accordance with its statutory mandate.
Leadership
Institutional leadership
Meet the officials responsible for the strategic direction, stewardship and executive management of the National Port Authority.
View all leadership
Executive Management
Hon. Sekou A. M. Dukuly
Managing DirectorHon. Sekou A. M. Dukuly was nominated by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai in February 2024 to serve as Managing Director of the National Port Authority. Recent official NPA and Executive…
Executive Management
Hon. James R. Bernard
Deputy Managing Director for AdministrationHon. James R. Bernard was nominated in February 2024 as Deputy Managing Director for Administration and is identified by NPA publications as a member of the Executive Management Team.
Executive Management
Hon. Emmanuel Horton, Sr.
Deputy Managing Director for OperationsNews & public information
Official updates from across Liberia’s port system.
News, institutional announcements, public notices and official documents from the National Port Authority.
Visit the media centre
President Boakai recognises NPA’s 2025 PMCS performance
NPA received recognition for high-level performance in the Government of Liberia’s 2025 PMCS appraisal cycle.
Read update
NPA welcomes partnership dialogue with HAROPA PORT
The Authority welcomed discussions aimed at maritime cooperation, training and port modernisation.
Read updateNational port network
Four ports. One connected maritime system.
Explore Liberia’s public ports from Monrovia to the southeast. Select a ship marker to view key port information and continue to the full port profile.
4 public portsAtlantic coastNational Port Authority
Loading Liberia’s port network…