2 Yemen Logistics Infrastructure

2 Yemen Logistics Infrastructure

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The following sections contain information on the logistics infrastructure of Yemen.

2.1 Yemen Port Assessment

Yemen Port Assessment

Yemen Ports

For information on Yemen Port contact details, please see the following link: 

4.4 Yemen Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Yemen’s main ports are Aden, Al Hudaydah, Al Mukalla, and Mocha; Aden is the primary port. In addition, Ras Isa serves as the loading point for oil exports, and a small amount of cargo passes through Nishtoon. Facilities at Aden consist of the Maalla Terminal and the Aden Container Terminal (ACT), which opened in March 1999. In November 2003, following the October 2002 bombing of the French supertanker Limburg off the Yemen coast and the resultant dramatic drop in throughput at the Aden port, the Port of Singapore Authority sold its majority stake in the ACT back to the Yemeni government. In June 2005, Dubai Ports International was selected to manage and operate the ACT (and possibly Maalla Terminal) under a 30-year or longer contract; the Yemeni government will remain a minority shareholder.

Disclaimer

Reference herein to services or the use of any firm or corporation name is for the information only and in no manner constitutes an endorsement or recommendation by the WFP.
Prices may be subject to frequent change and a range of rates for commercial services are often available from various companies; consequently prices mentioned should be regarded as indicative approximations only.

For the WFP Supply Chain Map of Yemen 2012, please select the following document:

Yemen Supply Chain Map 2012

2.1.1 Yemen Port of Hodeidah

Key port information can also be found at:

Website of the Maritime Database on the Port of Hodeidah

Port Overview

Hodeidah is the fourth largest city in Yemen, with a population of 400,000 people, and is the centre of Al Hudaydah Governorate
Situated on the Red Sea, it is an important port, exporting coffee, cotton, dates and hides
Hodeidah city centre is 4kms from the port, and is in the centre of the northern governorates. It is connected by a transport network with the major cities
Hodeidah city has all the commercial facilities of communications, banks, hotels and hospitals etc.

Port website: Website of the Port of Hodeidah

Port Location and Contacts

Country

Yemen

Province or District

Hodeidah

Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km)

Name : Hodeidah

km: n/a

Port's Complete Name

 n/a

Latitude

 14.91667

Longitude

 42.9

Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation)

 Yemen Red Sea Ports Corporation

Management Contact Person

 n/a

Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations

Airport Name: n/a

Airlines: n/a

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Services and facilities include:

  • Slipway for maintaining the floating marine cranes and includes a maintenance workshop.
  • Maintenance workshop next to container terminal for maintaining all equipment of the terminal such as straddle carriers, fork lifts and trailers.
  • Complete technical workshop to supply all maintenance works of other equipment and machineries.
  • Power station provided by six generators with a total production capacity of 9.7MW.
  • Fire fighting center – 5 fire engines working 24 hours and serve the city and suburbs
  • Medical center provided by medical equipment and local and foreign crew for receiving patients coming from sea the service of workers is 24 hours.

4.4 Yemen Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance

 

Handling Figures

Year 2010

Vessel Calls

866 VSL

Container Traffic (TEUs)

261,683 TEUS – IMPORT & EXPORT ( INCLUDING HATCH COVER OF VSLS )

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For detailed information on discharge rates, berthing equipment and specifications, handling and charges, please select the following document:

Yemen Port of Hodeiah Additional Information

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth

Quantity

Length (m)

Maximum Draft (m)

Conventional Berth

5

771

6.00 – 10.00

Container Berth

2

500

10.00

Silo Berth

n/a

n/a

n/a

Berthing Tugs

1

Water Barges

n/a

For further information on berthing specifications, please select the following document:

Yemen Port of Hodeiah Additional Information

General Cargo Handling Berths

  • Berths 1 and 2 are used for discharge of bulk oils; there are petroleum and vegetable oil storage plants behind these quays, discharging through fixed pipes. These berths are also used for general cargos when there are no vessels discharging oils.
  • Berths 3, 4 and 5 are most usually dedicated to general cargo.
  • Berths 6, 7 and 8 are dedicated to containerized cargos.
  • There are also mooring dolphins for discharge of petroleum products, a maintenance slipway and shallow water jetties for smaller boats.

Cargo Type

Berth Identification

Imports - Bagged Cargo

3,4,& 5 (most usual, 1 & 2 occasionally)

Exports - Bagged Cargo

3,4,& 5 (most usual, 1 & 2 occasionally)

Imports and Exports - RoRo

Usually 5, (2-3 for Mediterranean mooring)

Other Imports

3,4,& 5 (most usual, 1 & 2 occasionally)

For further information on General Cargo Handling Berths, please select the following document:

Yemen Port of Hodeiah Additional Information

Port Handling Equipment

For further information on Port Handling Equipment, please select the following document:

Yemen Port of Hodeiah Additional Information

Equipment

Available

(Yes / No)

Total Quantity and Capacity Available

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

Dockside Crane

Yes

5

Capacity: 5 - 10 MT

Container Gantries

Yes

3

30.5 MT (1 crane), 40 MT (2 cranes)

Mobile Cranes

Yes

10

Capacity: 15 MT (1 crane), 25 MT (3 cranes), 30 MT (6 cranes)

Reachstacker

n/a

n/a

n/a

RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer)

n/a

n/a

n/a

Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines

n/a

n/a

n/a

Transtrainer

n/a

n/a

n/a

Forklifts

Yes

11

Capacity: 3 MT (1 crane), 5 MT (1 crane), 10 MT (4 cranes), 25 MT (2 cranes), 40 MT (2 cranes), 45 MT (1 crane)

Private sector equipment

According to the Red Sea Ports Corporation website; equipment belonging to the private sector within the port includes and additional:

  • 62 forklifts
  • 26 cranes
  • 6 tractors
  • 42 trailers
  • Five trailer heads

Container Facilities

Image: Planned development of Hodeidah Container Terminal

Facilities

20 ft

40 ft

Container Facilities Available

Yes

Yes

Container Freight Station (CFS)

Yes, 2

Yes, 2

Refrigerated Container Stations

Yes

Yes

Other Capacity Details

Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day)

16 units / hour / gantry Crane

Number of Reefer Stations (connection points)

130

Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication)

n/a

Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift)

n/a

n/a

Capacity of CFS: No of containers / day: 13,335 containers (paved yard).

Customs Guidance

1.3 Yemen Customs Information

Terminal Information

Multipurpose Terminal

Berths 1-5 are generally considered for multipurpose cargos.

Grain and Bulk Handling

Berths 3 – 5 are usually used for discharge of bulk grain cargos as they are accessible to Al – Oudi evacuators.

Bagging - Grain Handling

Yemen Company for Flour Mills & Silos and the National Grain Silos have grain handling and bagging facilities; for details please refer to the milling capacity assessment (2.7.3 and 2.7.5).

Main Storage Terminal

Total floor space  Quantity  Floor Area (m2) 
Main Quay Transit Sheds
12
37,260
Back of Port Transit Sheds
Included in above details
-
Lighterage Area Transit Sheds
No specific designation
-
Customs Warehouses
No specific designation
-
Paved Yards (open)
1
9800
Unpaved Yards (open)
10
996,163

For further information on the Oil Handling Terminal, please select the following document:

Yemen Port of Hodeiah Additional Information

Stevedoring

Details of stevedoring fees according to cargo types for conventional cargos can be found at Website of the Port of Hodeidah in strategic incomes.

Port Security

Security

ISPS Compliant

(Yes / No)

Yes

Current ISPS Level

1

Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional

Police Boats

Coast Guard - Shallow water jetties – Behind berth1

Fire Engines

n/a

2.1.2 Yemen Port of Aden

Key port information can also be found at: Website of the Maritime Database on Aden Port

Port Overview

The Port of Aden is situated between the promontories of Aden (Jebel Shamsan, 553 m) and Little Aden (Jebel Muzalqam, 374 m) and is protected from the NE and SW monsoons by these hills and along the northern boundary by land, enabling it to operate without restriction all year. The harbor covers an area some 8 nm east-west and 3 nm north-south.

Port website: Website of the Port of Aden

For further general information on the Port of Aden, please select the following document: Yemen Aden Port Additional Information

Port Location and Contacts

Country

Yemen

Province or District

Aden

Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km)

Name : Aden

km: n/a

Port's Complete Name

 n/a

Latitude

 12.79556

Longitude

 44.99333

Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation)

 Yemen Ports Authority

Management Contact Person

 n/a

Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations

Airport Name: n/a

Airlines: n/a

Port Picture

  • The port consists of the outer harbor, providing anchorage areas, the oil harbor at Little Aden on the west side of the harbor.
  • The inner harbor to the east hosts Aden Container Terminal (ACT), Mualla port, a fishing harbor and a ship repair yard.
  • The inner harbor is protected by a short breakwater at Ras Marbut, where the harbour control tower is situated.
  • The Aden Gulf Terminal (AGT) at the western end of the Ma’alla Terminal is privately operated and offers stevedoring services for company cargoes and other vessels. Established by the Hayel Saeed Anam Group of companies it’s the first dry and general cargo terminal in the country able to handle Panamax size bulk carriers (80,000 MT) due to its special depth.

The Fishing Port located within the commercial port area of Aden, with a total area of 8.5 hectares hosting a variety of large buildings which include:

  • a 2000 tone capacity cold storage complex
  • a 100 tones/day ice maker
  • a general fish handling/fish processing area
  • a fishing gear manufacturing and repair area

These harbors are reached by a channel from the entrance mid-way between the promontories. The outer section of the channel has a depth of 16.0 m, whilst the channel to the inner harbor, leading north east from the bifurcation point, has a depth of 15.0 m. There is a turning area, off the ACT with a depth 15.0 m and a diameter of 700 m.

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

4.4 Yemen Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance

Full details are available at: Website of the Port of Aden
Port regulations are detailed in decree 108 2009 available at: Website of the Port of Aden on Regulations

Handling Figures

Year (see cells)

Vessel Calls

1,763 (2010)

1,362 (2011)

Container Traffic (TEUs)

370,382 (2010)

180,185 (2011)

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

Website of the Port of Aden on Tariffs

For detailed information on discharge rates, handling and charges, please select the following document:

Yemen Aden Port Additional Information

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth

Quantity

Length (m)

Maximum Draft (m)

Conventional Berth

  1. Ma'alla
  2. Home Trade
  3. AGT
  1. 2
  2. 1
  3. 2
  1. 375
  2. 250
  3. 303
  1. 11.0
  2. 6.7
  3. 14 & 12

Container Berth

  1. Ma'alla
  2. ACT
  1. 2
  2. 2
  1. 375
  2. 700
  1. 11.0
  2. 16.0

Silo Berth

n/a

n/a

n/a

Berthing Tugs

Dedicated pier

Water Barges

Maritime Wharfs

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type

Berth Identification

Imports - Bagged Cargo

3,4,5 & 6

Exports - Bagged Cargo

3,4,5 & 6

Imports and Exports - RoRo

RoRo Ramp

Other Imports

3,4,5 & 6

For further information on General Cargo - Imports, please select the following document:

Yemen Aden Port Additional Information

Port Handling Equipment

Aden Container Terminal (ACT) has 4 gantry cranes on the wharf, however they collapsed during a storm in September 2009 and were damaged, and 3 are now working satisfactorily, the fourth however maybe beyond repair.

Equipment

Available

(Yes / No)

Total Quantity and Capacity Available

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

Dockside Crane

n/a

n/a

n/a

Container Gantries

Yes

5, 10, 20, 40 MT

n/a

Mobile Cranes

Yes

Several, 50 MT (max)

n/a

Reachstacker

Yes

2

n/a

RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer)

n/a

n/a

n/a

Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines

n/a

n/a

n/a

Transtrainer

n/a

n/a

n/a

Forklifts

Yes

7 - 42 MT (4), 28 MT (3)

n/a

For more information on operational port cargo equipment, please select the following document:

Yemen Aden Port Additional Information

Container Facilities

The container yard covers a total area of 35 hectares, and has 3,312 x 20 foot ground slots with a current storage capacity of 5,328 ground slots or 21,312 TEU (stacked four high). •  A 97 m x 48 m CFS and multi-county consolidation shed, with office space, is located to the rear of the container yard, together with terminal offices, independent power station (14 MW), desalination plant, workshops and waste treatment plant. • The ACT operates a fleet of service, maintenance and emergency vehicles. Ma'alla Container berths • The container yard covers a total area of 7 hectares, and has 426 x 20 foot ground slots with a storage capacity of 852 TEU (two high). • A 170 m x 60 m cargo shed with offices is used as a CFS at the back of the yard.

Facilities

20 ft

40 ft

Container Facilities Available

Yes

Yes

Container Freight Station (CFS)

Yes, 2

Yes

Refrigerated Container Stations

Yes

n/a

Other Capacity Details

Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day)

20 / Hour

Number of Reefer Stations (connection points)

ACT: 252

Ma'alla: 32

Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication)

n/a

Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift)

n/a

n/a

Capacity of CFS:

  1. ACT: 10,000 TEU
  2. Ma'alla 852 TEU

Customs Guidance

1.3 Yemen Customs Information

Terminal Information

Multipurpose Terminal

Ma'alla Multipurpose berths

Cargo ships of up to 50,000 DWT, LOA 275 m, draft 11.3 m can berth at the Inner Harbour buoy berths.
Cargo ships of up to 40,000 DWT, 190 m LOA and draft 10.7 m can berth alongside at the Ma'alla Terminal.
The area inside the boundary wall of the Ma'alla Wharf has been declared as the "Aden Free Port".
Customs inspections are carried out in a customs area at the eastern end of the Ma'alla Wharf.

Grain and Bulk Handling

Located in Ma'alla Multipurpose terminal

For bulk wheat, pneumatic suction pumps and automatic bagging plant provide the principle means of unloading ships and filling bags for direct delivery onto trucks.
Bulk cargoes may also be unloaded by grab into barges and taken to silos on the North Shore (capacity 18,000 tones) where they are unloaded by an elevator, or to the lighter quays for unloading using the automatic bagging equipment.

Bagging - Grain Handling

There are two wheat mills in Ma'alla harbor each with their respective bagging and grain handling facilities, full details are in the milling capacity assessment (2.7.1 and 2.7.2).

Main Storage Terminal

A large number of cargo storage sheds are available at the Ma'alla Terminal, including two 170 m x 60 m cargo sheds and the CFS.
The Ma'alla Terminal provides 10 hectares of open storage area.

Storage Facilities

A large number (approximately 14) of general (old) cargo storage sheds are available at the Ma'alla Terminal, although many are in a state of disrepair, they can be used for lighter age, transit or customs operations.

Details of the total floor space for these sheds in particular was not available but would be incorporated into the totals below.

  • An additional two (new) 170m x 60m cargo sheds at the back of the yard are in good condition.
  • Mulla customs are close to the berths and officials will inspect goods on the berth itself during unloading.

ACT

  • A 97 m x 48 m CFS and multi-county consolidation shed, with office space, is located to the rear of the container yard,
  • ACT customs have an open compound 2.5 KM from the berths and goods are transported from berth to customs incurring addition ground handling costs.

For further information on storage facilities, the main silo terminal and the oil terminal, please select the following document:

Yemen Aden Port Additional Information

Port Security

The Coast Guard - Gulf of Aden Sector, owns and operate fast, unique and advanced high-tech patrol boats, sophisticated weapons and a military base.
The main responsibilities of the Coast Guard is to secure the sea ports , its facilities and approaches to channels from threats and to provide assistance to various vessels .

Security

ISPS Compliant

(Yes / No)

Yes

Current ISPS Level

1

Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional

Police Boats

Coast guard – dedicated

Fire Engines

n/a

2.1.3 Yemen Port of Mokha

 

Key port information can also be found at: Website of the Maritime Database on Mokha Port

Port Overview

Mokha is considered to be one of the oldest sea ports, not only in Yemen but across the Arabian peninsula and gulf.
Yemen often receives the majority of its spices, incense and fabric imports from East Asia and livestock imports from the horn of Africa through Mokha.
It's strategically located about 3 nautical miles from international shipping routes and provides good access to central and southern Yemen.
Marine charges as the same as Hodeidah port marine charges (please see section 2.1.1 for details).

Area

The port encloses an area of 520,000 m2 with an additional 1399,393 m2 allocated as a seaport zone.
Navigation and Maneuvering
There is a 2 Km long navigation channel providing access to Mokha port.
The channel is 110 m wide with drafts between 7.2 and 7.8 m and is illuminated by solar powered buoys.
The port has a maneuvering dock with a 420m diameter.

Planned Developments

  • Construction of a 200m berth with 10m draft.
  • Additional surfaced storage yard – 8000m2.
  • Additional yard for storage of transit goods – 297,598 m2.

Port Location and Contacts

Country

Yemen

Province or District

Taiz

Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km)

Name :Taiz

km: n/a

Port's Complete Name

 n/a

Latitude

 13.3175

Longitude

 43.23333

Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation)

 Yemen Red Sea Ports Corporation

Management Contact Person

 n/a

Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations

Airport Name: n/a

Airlines: n/a

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

4.4 Yemen Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance

Berthing Specifications

Berth No. Length Width Draft
No. 1 150 m 35m 7.2 - 7.8m
No. 2 280 m 35m 4.5 - 8.4m

Maximum allowable vessel limitations are as follows; draft at anchorage is 8.0 m, 'loading weight' is 1500 MT and LOA is 175 m.

Port Handling Equipment

Additional Port Facilities

Two mobile cranes, 25 – 30 MT lifting capacity.

Marine launch for piloting and towing services.

Dedicated power supply for port facilities.

Six barns for livestock quarantine.

Fire fighting vehicle.

 

Available Services

Towing services

Pilotage services

Bunkering services (fuel and water).

Vessel supplies, foodstuffs etc.

Loading and discharge of cargo – using ports handling equipment.

Storage of cargo in port warehouses and yards.

Customs Guidance

1.3 Yemen Customs Information

Terminal Information

Main Storage Terminal

· Four warehouses with a total floor space of 12,000 m2.

· Surfaced (asphalt / concrete) storage yards totaling 25,000 m2.

· Un-surfaced storage area totaling 28,000 m2.

2.1.4 Yemen Port of Saleef

Key port information can also be found at: Website of the Maritime Database on the Port of Saleef

Port Overview

The port of Saleef is situated within Kamaran Bay 50 kms north of Hodeidah towards the Saudi Arabian border.

  • This port is well protected by Kamaran Island providing safe anchorage of 30 meters depth, with a natural deep-water port accepting vessels up to 13 meters draft.
  • Maximum allowable vessel limitations are as follows; draft at anchorage is 13.0 m, 'loading weight' is 5500 MT and LOA is 220 m.
  • Saliff ports primary activity is for the reception of bulk grain vessel discharging into silos at this port.
  • Saliff Port also hosts a salt berth which consists of a dolphin berth arrangement with an alongside draft of 13 meters. This berth is designed for the loading of Rock Salt (Gypsum) in bulk which is locally quarried.
  • Plans for the construction of an additional 250 meters of quayside are in place; however a start date for the works was not clarified.
  • Marine charges as the same as Hodeidah port marine charges

Port website: Website of the Port of Saleef

For further information on the port activity, please select the following document:

Yemen Port of Saleef Additional Information

Port Location and Contacts

Country

Yemen

Province or District

Hodeidah

Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km)

Name : Hodeidah

km: n/a

Port's Complete Name

 n/a

Latitude

 15.31472

Longitude

 42.67167

Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation)

 Yemen Red Sea Port Corporation

Management Contact Person

 n/a

Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations

Airport Name: n/a

Airlines: n/a

Port Picture

Port Performance

Saliff Port Silos

  • Two privately owned silos are situated inside the port; Fahim Company Silos and Al Habari Company Silo.
  • Milling facilities are not available and wheat is usually transported to Mills located in the vicinity of Hodeida.

 

Fahim Company Silo

  • Fahim Company Silos have a vacuvator and 12 mobile bagging machines and can reportedly bag around 70-80,000 50kg bags per 24 hours .

 

Al Habari Company Silo

  • Al Habari Company has a vacuvator and four mobile bagging machines which can bag around 35-40,000 bags per 24 hours (unconfirmed).

 

Yemen Economic Corporation

  • The Yemen Economic Corporation (YECO), a Government controlled business, is reputedly planning to construct a third silo complex within the port with an initial capacity of 100,000 MT (10 x 10,000MT silos).
  • A feasibility study is reportedly completed; however, no clear start date for the work is available.

4.4 Yemen Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Berthing Specifications

Seaport Components.

  • The port has a single general cargo berth of 400 meters that boasts a draft of 13.0 m.
  • An auxiliary berth is used for launches and small vessels is 60 m long and has a 6.0 m draft.
  • Railway for electric portal cranes which are fixed on the berths and reportedly have a lifting capacity of 5 – 10 MT. However the cranes were not operational on last inspection, hence vessels calling should be self sustaining.
  • Asphalted storage yards behind the berths have an area of 18,000 m2 , prepared yards for the gypsum total 56500 m2 in area .
  • There are no warehousing facilities in Saliff port

Customs Guidance

1.3 Yemen Customs Information

 

2.1.5 Yemen Port of Mukalla

 

Key port information can also be found at:

Website of the Maritime Database on the Port of Mukalla

Port Overview

Mukalla port is the main transportation gateway for Hadramout, Shabwah and Almaharah governates.
Port of Mukalla is a multi purpose port which receives, dry bulk cargo vessels, container vessels, general cargo ships, liquid cargo ships, RO/RO vessels and CRUDE/CRUISE vessels.
Activity comprises 400 vessels calling at the port of Mukalla and about 1100.000 mt.of different cargo type imported and exported anually.
Major commodities include; foodstuffs, cement, oilfield equipment and general cargo.
Mukalla is located halfway along Yemen's southern coastline, approx 270nm E of Aden.
Khalf Harbour lies 2km to the east of the town at Mukalla and to the west of Pas Kodar below Jebel Al Qara, which protects Mukalla from the NE monsoon between Oct-May.

Navigation and Maneuvering

  • The port limits are on a line 2,5nm due west of Ras Marbet, thence due north to the coastline.
  • The harbor entrance, between breakwaters to the south and north, has a width of 105m and a depth of 10.0m below CD. The ports turning area has a diameter of 240m.
  • Pilotage is compulsory for ships over 200 GRT and is typically carried during daylight hours (night time pilotage is available on request).
  • An open anchorage is used SW and W of Khalf Harbour, with depths between 10-20m, the anchorage is exposed to the SW monsoon and sea between Jun-Sep.
  • Berthing is normally carried out during daylight hours, during darkness in special cases.

Port website: Website of the Port of Mufalla

Port Location and Contacts

Country

Yemen

Province or District

Hadramout

Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km)

Name :Mukallah

km: n/a

Port's Complete Name

 n/a

Latitude

 14.51667

Longitude

 49.11667

Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation)

 Yemen Arabian Sea Ports Corporation

Management Contact Person

 n/a

Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations

Airport Name: n/a

Airlines: n/a

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

4.4 Yemen Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Port Performance

Berthing Specifications

Mukalla Seaport Capacity

Berth No. Length Draft
No. 1 (on the S breakwater) 177.8 m 9.2 m  (below  CD)
No. 2 (on the E quay) 184.5 m 9.2 m (below CD)
Fisheries Quay N of Berth No 2 162.0 m 5.0 m (below CD)

Maximum allowable vessel limitations are as follows; draft at anchorage is 8.5 m, 'loading weight' is 10,000 MT and LOA is 145 m.

  • Larger vessels can only be berthed by special arrangement with the port authorities.
  • A buoy berth to the South of Khatf Harbor is available, with pipeline for fuel discharge to storage tanks ashore.
  • No 1 alongside berth is a combined dry cargo/tanker berth with connections to storage tanks.
  • Vessels can anchor at the road stead, 0.8 km offshore with depths of 10-20m, where unloading can be carried out by barge.
  • Cargo may be handled inside Khalf Harbor, all year and worked on a 24 hour basis - if required.
  • A new slipway and fishing boat Jetty are being built in the NE corner of the harbor.

Container Facilities

There are two 2 Voith Water Tractors each with 1470 kW (2000HP), based at Mukalla.

The harbour tug is capable of combating fire onboard ships; fire engines are stationed approx 3km from the port.

The harbor is regularly patrolled by the Coast Guard service which is operated by the harbor police.

Containers can be handled by ship's gear and by a shore crane (50t capacity), Mukalla port operates a 42MT Kalmar Forklift for handling containers and other cargoes.

Cargo storage facilities include 2 covered sheds with an approximate capacity of 38,000 CBM, and open yards totaling 27,000 m2 , however, typically cargo is moved by direct delivery to trucks and leaves the harbor directly.

Ballast and slop reception services are not available in Mukalla port.

Marine charges are the same as Aden port marine charges (please see section 2.1.1)

Customs Guidance

1.3 Yemen Customs Information

 

2.1.6 Yemen Port of Ras Isa

 

Key port information can also be found at:

Website of the Maritime Database on the Port of Ras Isa

Port Overview

  • This terminal consists of a 409,000 DWT Floating Storage and Offloading Vessel (FSO) which is permanently moored 4.8 nautical miles offshore Ras Isa.
  • The FSO has a length of 57metres,a 35 meters width, 18.3 meters depth with a 405000 Tons capacity.
  • Tugs and pilotage are available for assisting in the marine operations.
  • There are no bunker/fresh water or provisioning facilities at this terminal.
  • The terminal operates 24 hours throughout the year, weather permitting.
  • Ras Isa Oil Terminal is operated by Yemen Hunt Oil Company on behalf of Yemen Exploration & Production Company.
  • This terminal is used for the export of Marib Light crude from the oil wells in Mareb.
  • Marib-Ras Isa Pipeline runs between the Marib fields and the deep sea port of Ras Isa on the Red Sea.

Port website: Website of the Port of Ras Isa

Port Location and Contacts

Country

Yemen

Province or District

Hodeidah

Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km)

Name : Hodeidah

km: n/a

Port's Complete Name

 n/a

Latitude

 15.14417

Longitude

 42.60778

Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation)

 Jannah Hunt Oil Company

Management Contact Person

 n/a

Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations

Airport Name: n/a

Airlines: n/a

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

4.4 Yemen Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Customs Guidance

1.3 Yemen Customs Information

 

2.1.7 Yemen Port of Nishtun



Key port information can also be found at: Website of the Maritime Database on the Port of Nishtun

Port Overview

  • Nishtun is a natural coastal harbor of very small size affording fair shelter from tides and swells.
  • Vessels are compelled to provide port authorities of ETA information prior to arrival (contact details above).
  • There is an anchorage depth of 9.4 – 10.7 meters.
  • The cargo pier which cannot accommodate vessels exceeding 500' and has a draft of 3.4 – 4.6 meters.
  • Nishtun has shore cranes in place which cannot lift over 24.0 MT.
  • Fresh water and re-fueling facilities are available.
  • Marine charges as the same as Aden port marine charges (please see section 2.1)

Port Location and Contacts

Country

Yemen

Province or District

Al – Mahara

Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km)

Name : Mukalla

km: n/a

Port's Complete Name

 n/a

Latitude

 15.82056

Longitude

 52.19694

Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation)

 Yemen Ports Authority

Management Contact Person

 n/a

Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations

Airport Name: n/a

Airlines: n/a

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

4.4 Yemen Port and Waterways Company Contact List

Customs Guidance

1.3 Yemen Customs Information

 

2.2 Yemen Aviation

Yemen Aviation 

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Yemen Airports

Key airport information may also be found at: World Aero Data information on Yemen

The air transport sector of the Republic of Yemen is relatively small. With the size of the country (528,000 km2) and its population of 23 million, it has 18 airports, of which 12 with runways of at least 2,500 meters (for comparison, Morocco, with about 1.4 times the population of Yemen, has 44 airports of which 13 with runways of at least 2,500 meters).

There are 13 fully operational airports in Yemen, five of which are international (Sana’a, Aden, Taiz, Al Rayan in Mukala and Hodieda) and 8 local (Sayun, Attaq, Al Ghaidha, Mareb, Al Buqa’a, Al Biedha, Sa’ada and Soctra). The state has allocated resources to modernize airports and provide navigation equipment ensuring air transport safety including ongoing rehabilitation works on the Aden International Airport. Twenty-three international airline companies fly regularly over Yemen’s air space. Yemen has signed bilateral air transport agreements with 41 countries.

Air Carriers
Traditionally the national carrier, Yemenia Airlines was the only operating carrier within the county, currently Yemeina Airlines is undergoing a restructuring process where various departments are being segregated and established as associated private entities responsible for their individual services.

Such subsidiaries include:

  • Yemenia Ground Handling Company - Ground handling services
  • Yemenia Cargo Handling Company - Cargo Handling Services
  • Yemenia Joint Venture - Air Charter Services
  • Felix Air - Domestic flights
  • Yemenia Airways

Yemenia - Yemen Airways is the national airline of Yemen, which has established an international network serving over 23 destinations. Until recently, it was also the only domestic air service provider. However, a new domestic carrier called Felix Airways started operations on 26 October 2008, taking over Yemenia’s domestic network. While the carrier is focusing at becoming a successful intercontinental sixth freedom carrier, its most profitable current market is within the Gulf region. Nevertheless, it has embarked on a substantial fleet renewal program, which includes modern Airbus A350 aircraft, to meet the expected demand.

4.1 Yemen Government Contact List

4.5 Yemen Airport Company Contact List

For further information on Aviation contacts and civil aviation regulations, please select the following document:

Yemen Aviation Additional Information

Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft

Conditions for the issuing of a flight permit

For the issuance of Yemeni permits for flights of a commercial nature, transfer of business, ambulance flights and landings; the technical requirements are as follows:

Requests should include the following data:

  • The name of the owner or investor plane
  • Aircraft type and MTOW
  • Registration code
  • LT No.
  • Route
  • Date & Time of Arr. (out Bound-Inbound )
  • Date & Time of Dep. (out Bound-Inbound )
  • Purpose of Flight

Receiving party

  • That requests will be submitted 72 hours before operations - in normal situations, and 24-hours prior to operating an emergency or urgent flight.
  • Military aircraft or V.I.P requirements require processing through official diplomatic channels at least a week prior to operations or three days for emergency or urgent flights.

Observations

  • The payments of fees for landings are required in cash prior to the planes departure.
  • Permits Section operates on a 24-hour basis.
  • Israeli companies and planes with Israeli ownership are not granted licenses

Conditions for the issuing of a permit over flight
The issuance of over flight permits of the Republic of Yemen requires an official request as follows;

Requests should include the following data:

  • The name of the owner or investor plane
  • Aircraft type and MTOW
  • Registration code
  • FLT No.
  • Route
  • Date & Time of Arr. (out Bound-Inbound )
  • Date & Time of Dep. (out Bound-Inbound )
  • Purpose of Flight
  • Receiving party
  • Requests are to be submitted 72 hours prior to operations in normal situations and 24 hours prior to operations in emergency or urgent circumstances
  • Military aircraft or V.I.P requirements require processing through official diplomatic channels at least a week prior to operations or three days for emergency or urgent flights.

Prepositioning for Continued Operations

  • Applications for registration of foreign aircraft for ongoing operations within Yemen need to be made in witting to the CAMA in Sana'a. Submission of all the necessary documents in proper order; AOC, CofA, CoR, Insurance certification etc.
  • The request to be channeled through MOFA.
  • Approvals from the Ministry of Defense and National Security would also be required and may prove to be a lengthy process.
  • There are currently No foreign aircraft or private carriers operating in Yemen.Main Airport

2.2.1 Yemen Sana'a International Airport

There are 18 internationally registered airports, airfields, and airstrips in Yemen. However, only six airports have regular scheduled air service, and accommodate international traffic. Nevertheless, the only airport with significant traffic is Sana’a, which is estimated to handle about 1.7 million passengers in 2008. The next airport, Aden, has only about 14 percent of Sana’a’s traffic, which is also estimated to double within ten years. Al-Mukalla accounts for less than ten percent of Sana’a, and all other airports have very little traffic.

For further information on airfield details, please select the following document:

Yemen Sana'a International Airport Additional Information

Location Details
Country Yemen Latitude 15.47944
Province / District Sana'a Longitude 44.21972
Town or City (Closest) Sana'a Elevation (ft) 7,237 ft
Airfield Name Sana'a International Airport IATA and ICAO Codes OYSN
Open From (hours) 00:00 Open To (hours) 24:00

Runways

Runway strength: PCN 60

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

3,252 m x 45 m

Orientation

179

Surface

Asphalt

Runway strength: PCN 60

Runway #2

Runway Dimensions

3,252 m x 45 m

Orientation

359

Surface

Asphalt

Helicopter Pad(s)

Helipad #1

Present (Yes / No)

 Yes

Largest helicopter that can land

no restriction

Width and Length (metres)

n/a

Surface

Asphalt

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

 Yes

JET A-1 fuel

 Yes

Immigration

 Yes

AVGAS 100

 Yes

Terminal Building

 Yes

Single Point Refueling

 Yes

Passenger Terminal

 Yes

Air Starter Units

 Yes

Cargo terminal

 Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

 Yes

Pax transport to airfield

 Yes

Ground Handling Services

 n/a

Control Tower

 Yes

Latrine Servicing

 Yes

Weather Facilities

 Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

 Yes

Catering Services

 Yes

De-icing Equipment

 No

Base Operating Room

 Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

 Yes

Airport Radar

 Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

 Yes

NDB

 Yes

VOR

 Yes

ILS

 Yes

 

  

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Performance for 2010 and 2011

Annual Figures

 Monthly Daily

Total aircraft movements

19,558 (2011)

18,627 (2010)

1630 (2011)*

1552 (2010)*

54 (2011)*

51 (2010)*

Total passengers

2,064,000 (2011)

1,898,000 (2010)

172,000 (2011)*

158,167 (2010)*

5,655 (2011)*

5,200 (2010)*

Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes)

n/a

 n/a n/a

Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes)

23,399 (2010)

 1,950 (2010)* 64 (2010)*

Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)

 (see below) - -

*Monthly and daily figures derived from annual figures.

There are no humanitarian carriers operating in Yemen. UNHAS has chartered a DASH 8 from local air carrier Blue Bird Aviation to fly to Saadah and Hodeidah from Sana’a.

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: Any (An 124)
Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet Any (An 124)
Total aircraft parking area (m²) n/a
Storage Area (mt) Two warehouses administered by CAA Cubic Meters (m³) n/a
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) Yes If "Yes" specify below
Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) n/a Max Capacity (mt) n/a
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) Yes
Loading Ramps (Yes / No) Yes

Storage Facilities

Sana'a Airport has two covered warehouses administered through the airport management under the CAA.

Airfield Cost

For information on Airfield Charges and Aircraft Servicing Charges  please select the following document:

Yemen Sana'a International Airport Additional Information

Fuel Services Charges

CAMA levy a throughput charge of 25 fils of a Riyal per gallon of fuel provided to aircraft.

Cargo Terminal Charges

Import

Rate US$ / kg

Handling Charge per kg

0.06

Break Bulk Fee

Pending cargo type and quantity.

Diplomatic Mail

6.00 YR / Kg (not specified as diplomatic)

Strong Room – per consignment

Limited capacity available, rates not specified.

Cold Storage Fee

Limited capacity available, rates not specified.

Delivery outside normal working hours

Inclusive

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt

Charges according to respective freight forwarding agent services

Storage per kg per day – Grace period? hours

According to cargo type and quantity, often charges start from time of landing

Export

Rate US$ / kg

Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo

0.03

International Air WayBill

Charges according to respective freight forwarding agent services.

Local Air WayBill

Charges according to respective freight forwarding agent services.

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation

Charges according to respective freight forwarding agent services.

Air Way Bill Documentation

Charges according to respective freight forwarding agent services.

Diplomatic Mail

n/a

Storage charges per kg per day

n/a

For further information on Cargo Terminal Charges, please select the following document:

Yemen Sana'a International Airport Additional Information

Security

Security Level: Good

Companies Available 

4.5 Yemen Airport Company Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at:

Website of Azfreight on Sana'a International Airport 

 

2.2.2 Yemen Aden International Airport

Airport Details

Country

Yemen

Latitude

12.82917

Province / District

Aden

Longitude

45.03

Airport Name

Aden International Airport

Elevation (ft)

7 ft

IATA & ICAO codes

OYAA

Surface

 Asphalt and Concrete

Town or City (closest)

Aden

Runway Condition

 Good

NGO / UN (on ground)

n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

 n/a

Runway Dimension

RW 08: 3,100 m x 45 m

RW 26: 3,100 m x 45 m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

 n/a

Refueling Capacity

n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

 Yes

Runway Heading

n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

 Yes, Category 9

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

 n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

 n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

 n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

 n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

 n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

 n/a

Fuel Services Charges

  • Jet A1 and AVGAS available.
  • Fuel Tankers available: 1 unit 10,000 imp gal, 3 units of 4,000 imp gal.

Further information on Freight Companies operating at Aden International Airport can be found by selecting the following link:

Website of Azfreight on Aden International Airport

2.2.3 Yemen Hodeidah International Airport

  • Operating hours are sunrise to sunset or on request.
  • The airport is of joint civilian and military use.
  • Instrument Flight Rules and Visual Flight Rules traffic is permitted
  • Cargo handling by Yemenia Airlines.
  • Runway strength; PCN 75

Airport Details

Country

Yemen

Latitude

14.753

Province / District

Hodeidah

Longitude

42.97634

Airport Name

Hodeidah International Airport

Elevation (ft)

41

IATA & ICAO codes

OYHD

Surface

 Asphalt

Town or City (closest)

Hodeidah

Runway Condition

 n/a

NGO / UN (on ground)

n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

 n/a

Runway Dimension

3,000 m x 45 m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

 n/a

Refueling Capacity

n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

 Yes

Runway Heading

n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

 Yes, Category 6

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

 n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

 n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

 n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

 n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

 n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

 n/a

Fuel Services Charges

  • Jet A1 and AVGAS available
  • Fuel tankers: 2 units of 125,000 Lt Capacity.

2.2.4 Yemen Taiz International Airport

  • Operating hours are sunrise to sunset.
  • Visual Flight Rules traffic is permitted
  • Cargo handling by Yemenia Airlines
  • Runway strength; PCN 60

Airport Details

Country

Yemen

Latitude

13.68583

Province / District

Taiz

Longitude

44.13889

Airport Name

Taiz International Airport

Elevation (ft)

4,838 ft

IATA & ICAO codes

OYTZ

Surface

 Asphalt

Town or City (closest)

Taiz (18KM)

Runway Condition

 n/a

NGO / UN (on ground)

n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

 n/a

Runway Dimension

3,000 m x 45 m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

 n/a

Refueling Capacity

n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

 No

Runway Heading

n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

Yes, Category 7

Adequate fire fighting equipment, vehicles and personnel is available

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

 n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

 n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

 n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

 n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

 n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

 n/a

Fuel Services Charges

  • Jet A1 available
  • Fuel tankers: 2 units of 18,000 Lt Capacity.

2.2.5 Yemen Mukalla International Airport

  • Operational 24 hours.
  • Instrument Flight Rules and Visual Flight Rules traffic is permitted
  • Cargo Handling By Yemenia Airlines.
  • Runway strength; PCN 60

Airport Details

Country

Yemen

Latitude

14.66222

Province / District

Hadramount

Longitude

49.375

Airport Name

Mukalla International Airport

Elevation (ft)

49 ft

IATA & ICAO codes

OYRN

Surface

 Asphalt

Town or City (closest)

Mukalla (25KM)

Runway Condition

 n/a

NGO / UN (on ground)

n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

 n/a

Runway Dimension

3,000 m x 45 m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

 n/a

Refueling Capacity

n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

 Yes

Runway Heading

n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

Yes, Category 7

Adequate fire fighting equipment, vehicles and personnel is available

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

 n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

 n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

 n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

 n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

 n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

 n/a

Fuel Services Charges

  • Jet A1 available
  • Fuel tankers: 2 units of 80,000 Lt Capacity

2.2.6 Yemen Al-Ghaidah Aerodrome

  • Operational from sunrise to sunset.

  • Visual Flight Rules traffic is permitted
  • Cargo Handling By Yemenia Airlines.
  • Runway strength; PCN 60

Airport Details

Country

Yemen

Latitude

16.19333

Province / District

Al Mahara

Longitude

52.17419

Airport Name

Al-Ghaidah Aerodrome

Elevation (ft)

134 ft

IATA & ICAO codes

OYGD

Surface

 Asphalt

Town or City (closest)

Al-Ghaidah

Runway Condition

 n/a

NGO / UN (on ground)

n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

 n/a

Runway Dimension

2700 m x 45 m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

 n/a

Refueling Capacity

n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

 Yes

Runway Heading

n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

Yes, Category 6

Adequate fire fighting equipment, vehicles and personnel is available

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

 n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

 n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

 n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

 n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

 n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

 n/a

Fuel Services Charges

  • Jet A1 available
  • Fuel tankers: 1 units of 80,000 Lt; 1 units of 45,000 Lt 1 units of 18,000 Lt Capacity

2.2.7 Yemen Socotra Aerodrome

  • Operating Hours are from sunrise to sunset.
  • Visual Flight Rules traffic is permitted
  • Cargo Handling By Yemenia Airlines.
  • Runway strength; PCN A130

Airport Details

Country

Yemen

Latitude

12.63194

Province / District

Socotra Island

Longitude

53.90639

Airport Name

Socotra Aerodrome

Elevation (ft)

146 ft

IATA & ICAO codes

OYSQ

Surface

 Asphalt

Town or City (closest)

Socotra (12 Km)

Runway Condition

 n/a

NGO / UN (on ground)

n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

 n/a

Runway Dimension

3,300 m x 45 m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

 n/a

Refueling Capacity

n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

 No, minimal

Runway Heading

n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

Yes, Category 6

Adequate fire fighting equipment, vehicles and personnel is available

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

 n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

 n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

 n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

 n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

 n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

 n/a

2.2.8 Yemen Sayun International Airport

  • Operating Hours are from sunrise to sunset.
  • Tel.: +967 - 5 - 40 21 34 / 40 56 44 Fax: +967 - 5 - 40 23 81
  • Visual Flight Rules traffic is permitted
  • Cargo Handling By Yemenia Airlines.
  • Runway strength; PCN 60

Airport Details

Country

Yemen

Latitude

15.96361

Province / District

n/a

Longitude

48.785

Airport Name

n/a

Elevation (ft)

2,097 ft

IATA & ICAO codes

n/a

Surface

 Asphalt

Town or City (closest)

n/a

Runway Condition

 Good

NGO / UN (on ground)

n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

 n/a

Runway Dimension

3,000 m x 45 m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

 n/a

Refueling Capacity

n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

 Yes

Runway Heading

n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

Yes, Category 7

Adequate fire fighting equipment, vehicles and personnel is available

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

 n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

 n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

 n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

 n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

 n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

 n/a

Fuel Services Charges

  • Jet A1 available
  • Fuel tankers: 2 units of 25,000 Lt Capacity.

2.2.9 Yemen Saadah Airfield

  • Operating Hours are from sunrise to sunset.
  • Visual Flight Rules traffic is permitted
  • Runway Strength: Can accommodate up to C – 130

Airport Details

Country

Yemen

Latitude

16.96667

Province / District

Saadah

Longitude

43.72778

Airport Name

Saadah Airfield

Elevation (ft)

5,940 ft

IATA & ICAO codes

OYSH

Surface

 Compact sand, stones, oil bound

Town or City (closest)

Saadah

Runway Condition

 n/a

NGO / UN (on ground)

n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

 n/a

Runway Dimension

3,500 m x 30 m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

 n/a

Refueling Capacity

n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

 No

Runway Heading

n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

 n/a

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

 n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

 n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

 n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

 n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

 n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

 n/a

2.2.10 Yemen Al Bough Airfield

  • Operating Hours are from sunrise to sunset.
  • Visual Flight Rules traffic is permitted
  • Can accommodate up to C – 130.

Airport Details

Country

Yemen

Latitude

17.34667

Province / District

Saadah

Longitude

44.62167

Airport Name

Al Bough Airfield

Elevation (ft)

3,800 ft

IATA & ICAO codes

OYBQ

Surface

 Hard Sand

Town or City (closest)

Al Bough

Runway Condition

 n/a

NGO / UN (on ground)

n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

 n/a

Runway Dimension

2,740 m x 26 m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

 n/a

Refueling Capacity

n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

 No

Runway Heading

n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

 Yes, two fire fighting trucks, 800 Ltr each

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

 n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

 n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

 n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

 n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

 n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

 n/a

2.2.11 Yemen Barat Airfield

  • Operating Hours are from sunrise to sunset.
  • Visual Flight Rules traffic is permitted.
  • Can accommodate up to DC3

Airport Details

Country

Yemen

Latitude

16.73333

Province / District

Saadah

Longitude

44.34167

Airport Name

Barat Airfield

Elevation (ft)

6,605 ft

IATA & ICAO codes

OYRT

Surface

 Sand and Gravel

Town or City (closest)

Barat

Runway Condition

 n/a

NGO / UN (on ground)

n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

 n/a

Runway Dimension

2000 x 45 m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

 n/a

Refueling Capacity

n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

 No

Runway Heading

n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

 n/a

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

 n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

 n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

 n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

 n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

 n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

 n/a

2.2.12 Yemen Al Hazm Airfield

  • Operating Hours are from sunrise to sunset.
  • Visual Flight Rules traffic is permitted.
  • Can accommodate up to DASH - 7

Airport Details

Country

Yemen

Latitude

16.20833

Province / District

AL Jowf

Longitude

44.79444

Airport Name

Al Hazam Airfield

Elevation (ft)

3,200 ft

IATA & ICAO codes

OYZM

Surface

 Compact Sand

Town or City (closest)

Al Hazam

Runway Condition

 n/a

NGO / UN (on ground)

n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

 n/a

Runway Dimension

2,495 m x 30 m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

 n/a

Refueling Capacity

n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

 No

Runway Heading

n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

 n/a

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

 n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

 n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

 n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

 n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

 n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

 n/a

2.2.13 Yemen National Airport and Airfields

Locations of the official airports and airfields and summarized details on those considered to be most useful to the humanitarian operations in Yemen can be found in the pages below. None of these airports have Customs presence or IFR.

Complete details are available in the Yemen Aeronautical Information Publication which is available from the Yemen Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority and can be ordered through their website.


2.2.13 Yemen Abbs Airport

2.2.14 Yemen Al-Bayda Airport

2.2.15 Yemen Ataq Airport

2.2.16 Yemen Beihan Airport

2.2.17 Yemen Kamaran Airport

2.2.18 Yemen Marib Airport

2.2.19 Yemen Mukeiras Airport

2.2.20 Yemen Qishn Airport

2.2.13 Yemen Abbs Airport

Airport Overview

This airport is for civilian usage. Complete details are available in the Yemen Aeronautical Information Publication which is available from the Yemen Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority and can be ordered through their website.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Yemen

Province or District

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

 Abbs

IATA Code

EAB

ICAO Code

OYAB

Runway

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

6,500 ft 

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface


Runway Condition

 Unpaved

2.2.14 Yemen Al-Bayda Airport

Airport Overview

This airport is for civilian usage. Complete details are available in the Yemen Aeronautical Information Publication which is available from the Yemen Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority and can be ordered through their website.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Yemen

Province or District

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

Al-Bayda
Latitude 13.967
Longitude 45.583

IATA Code

N/A

ICAO Code

OYBI

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

9,800 ft

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface


Runway Condition

Unpaved

2.2.15 Yemen Ataq Airport

Airport Overview

This airport is for civilian usage. Complete details are available in the Yemen Aeronautical Information Publication which is available from the Yemen Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority and can be ordered through their website.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Yemen

Province or District

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

Ataq
Latitude 14.5514
Longitude 46.8261

IATA Code

 AXK

ICAO Code

 OYAT

Runway

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

8,800 ft 

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface


Runway Condition

Unpaved

2.2.16 Yemen Beihan Airport

Airport Overview

This airport is for civilian usage. Complete details are available in the Yemen Aeronautical Information Publication which is available from the Yemen Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority and can be ordered through their website.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Yemen

Province or District

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Beihan
Latitude 14.782
Longitude 45.7201

IATA Code

BHN

ICAO Code

OYBN

Runway

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

6,200 ft

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface


Runway Condition

Unpaved

2.2.17 Yemen Kamaran Airport

Airport Overview

This airport is for civilian usage. Complete details are available in the Yemen Aeronautical Information Publication which is available from the Yemen Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority and can be ordered through their website.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Yemen

Province or District

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Kamaran
Latitude 15.3633003
Longitude 42.6049995

IATA Code

 N/A

ICAO Code

OYKM

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

5,900 ft

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface


Runway Condition

Unpaved

2.2.18 Yemen Marib Airport

Airport Overview

This airport is for civilian usage. Complete details are available in the Yemen Aeronautical Information Publication which is available from the Yemen Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority and can be ordered through their website.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Yemen

Province or District

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Marib
Latitude 15.469444
Longitude 45.327778

IATA Code

MYN  

ICAO Code

OYMB

Runway(s)

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

9,800 ft

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface


Runway Condition

Unpaved

2.2.19 Yemen Mukeiras Airport

Airport Overview

This airport is for civilian usage. Complete details are available in the Yemen Aeronautical Information Publication which is available from the Yemen Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority and can be ordered through their website

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Yemen

Province or District

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport

Mukeiras
Latitude 13.936111
Longitude 45.655556

IATA Code

UKR 

ICAO Code

OYMK

Runway

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

4,100 ft

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface


Runway Condition

Unpaved

2.2.20 Yemen Qishn Airport

Airport Overview

This airport is for civilian usage. Complete details are available in the Yemen Aeronautical Information Publication which is available from the Yemen Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority and can be ordered through their website

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Yemen

Province or District

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Qishn
Latitude 15.416667
Longitude 51.683333

IATA Code

IHN

ICAO Code

OYQN

Runway

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

3,200 ft

Runway Orientation


Runway Surface


Runway Condition

Unpaved

2.3 Yemen Road Network

Yemen Road Network


For further information on contacts and for information on Bridges, International Corridors leading to the country, main corridors within the country and road corridors, please select the following document:

Yemen Road Assessment Additional Information

4.2.1 Yemen Government Contact List

Distance Matrix

Yemen Road Distance Matix by km and hours (as of April 2015)

Please note: Figures in brackets represent the number of hours

City Sana'a Aden Taiz Al-Mukalla Hodeidah Zinjubar Ataq Sayun Sa'adah Al-Bayda Al-Mahwit  Marib Al-Ghaydah Ibb Dhamar Al-Jawf Lahej Haradh Hajja Al-Buqa City
Sana'a   363         (8) 256         (7) 794    (10) 226           (6) 472      (6) 474 (6) 1,115 (14) 242       (6) 267     (4) 113      (2) 173    (3) 1,318     (15) 193  (3) 100        (2) 143  (3) 337    (4) 422      (5) 123  (3) 382    (5) Sana'a
Aden 363         (8)   158   (2) 620       (8) 430           (6) 55         (1) 371 (4) 941 (10) 605        (7) 222     (3) 482     (6) 536   (6) 1,145     (12) 210 (3) 263       (4) 511  (6) 27      (1) 626      (7) 496  (5) 745    (8) Aden
Taiz 256         (7) 158   (2)   787       (9) 272           (3) 222       (3) 538  (6) 1,108 (12) 498       (6) 322    (4) 375     (4) 429   (5) 1,311    (14) 63   (1) 156       (2) 404 (5) 132    (2) 468      (5) 389 (4) 647   (7) Taiz
Al-Mukalla 794    (10) 620       (8) 787       (9)   1,059    (11) 565       (6) 320 (4) 321     (4) 1,032   (11) 520     (6) 911    (10) 626  (7) 524          (6) 780 (8) 687      (7) 762 (8) 653    (7) 1,219 (13) 913 (10) 1,172 (12) Al-mukalla
Hodeidah 226           (6) 430           (6) 272           (3) 1,059    (11)   494      (5) 810 (9) 333    (4) 468       (5) 492     (5) 337      (4) 398    (4) 1,536     (16) 226  (3) 248        (3) 373   (4) 404     (4) 196      (3) 160  (2) 608    (7) Hodeidah
Zinjubar 472      (6) 55         (1) 222       (3) 565       (6) 494          (5)   316  (3) 886     (9) 678        (7) 168     (2) 547      (6) 600   (7) 1,089     (11) 274 (3) 324        (4) 575 (6) 89      (1) 847      (9) 560 (6) 818    (9) Zinjubar
Ataq 474     (6) 371 (4) 538  (6) 320       (4) 810           (9) 316       (3)   641     (7) 713        (8) 270     (3) 591      (6) 306   (3) 845          (9) 530 (6) 438        (5) 442  (5) 404    (4) 900    (10) 594 (6)  853    (9) Ataq
Sayun 1,115 (14) 941 (10) 1,108 (12) 321        (4) 333          (4) 886       (9) 641     (7)   352        (4) 841     (9) 227      (3) 947 (10) 451          (5) 1,100 (12) 1,007 (11) 1,084 (11) 974  (10) 1,528 (16) 1,233 (13) 1,492 (15) Sayun
Sa'adah 242       (6) 605        (7) 498       (6) 1,032   (11) 468          (5) 678        (7) 713        (8) 352        (4)   512     (5) 357      (4) 405   (4) 1,555     (16) 442   (5) 345        (4) 381 (4) 583    (6) 254      (3) 265 (3) 140    (2) Sadah
Al-Bayda 267     (4) 222     (3) 322    (4) 520       (6) 492           (5) 168       (2) 270     (3) 841     (9) 512        (5)   386      (4) 439   (5) 1,045     (11) 259 (3) 166        (2) 415 (4) 255   (3) 686      (7) 398 (4) 652    (7) Al-Baida
Al-Mahwit  113      (2) 482     (6) 375     (4) 911    (10) 337           (4) 547      (6) 591      (6) 227      (3) 357        (4) 386      (4)   286   (3) 1,436     (15) 316 (3) 218        (2) 262 (3) 457    (5) 532      (6) 238   (3) 496    (5) Al-Mahweet 
Marib 173    (3) 536   (6) 429   (5) 626       (7) 398           (4) 600       (7) 306   (3) 947 (10) 405        (4) 439   (5) 286       (3)   1,151     (12) 368 (4) 272        (3) 137 (2) 510    (6) 593      (6) 287 (3) 545    (6) Marib
Al-Ghaydah 1,318     (15) 1,145     (12) 1,311    (14) 524          (6) 1,536     (16) 1,089     (11) 845          (9) 451          (5) 1,555     (16) 1,045     (11) 1,436     (15) 1,151     (12)   1,303 (14) 1,211   (13) 1,287 (14) 1,178 (13) 1,743 (19) 1,437 (16) 1,695 (18) Al-Ghaydah
Ibb 193     (3) 210    (3) 63   (1) 780       (8) 226           (3) 274       (3) 530 (6) 1,100 (12) 442        (5) 259     (3) 316      (3) 368   (4) 1,303     (14)   93          (1) 342 (4) 185   (2) 615      (6) 328   (3) 581    (6) Ibb
Dhamar 100        (2) 263       (4) 156       (2) 687      (7) 248           (3) 324        (4) 438        (5) 1,007 (11) 345        (4) 166        (2) 218        (2) 272        (3) 1,211   (13) 93          (1)   247 (3) 238    (3) 518      (5) 232  (2) 485    (5) Dhamar
Al-Jawf 143     (3) 511  (6) 404 (5) 762       (8) 373           (4) 575       (6) 442  (5) 1,084 (11) 381        (4) 415     (4) 262      (3) 137   (2) 1,287     (14) 342 (4) 247        (3)   486    (5) 570       (6) 263 (3) 521   (6) Al-jawf
Lahej 337    (4) 27      (1) 132    (2) 653       (7) 404           (4) 89         (1) 404    (4) 974  (10) 583        (6) 255   (3) 457      (5) 510    (6) 1,178     (13) 185   (2) 238        (3) 486    (5)   757      (8) 470 (5) 723    (8) Lahej
Haradh 422      (5) 626      (7) 468      (5) 1,219 (13) 196           (2) 847      (9) 900    (10) 1,528 (16) 254        (3) 686      (7) 532      (6) 593      (6) 1,743     (19) 615      (6) 518      (5) 570       (6) 757      (8)   155 (2) 392    (4) Harad
Hajja 123     (3) 496  (5) 389 (4) 913     (10) 160           (2) 560       (6) 594 (6)  1,233 (13) 265        (3) 398     (4) 238      (3) 287   (3) 1,437     (16) 328   (3) 232        (2) 263 (3) 470    (5) 155      (2)   405    (4) Hajjah
Al-Buqa 382    (5) 745    (8) 647   (7) 1,172 (12) 608          (7) 818       (9) 853    (9) 1,492 (15) 140        (2) 652    (7) 496      (5) 545    (6) 1,695     (18) 581    (6) 485    (5) 521   (6) 723    (8) 392      (4) 405 (4)   Al-Buqa

Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km)

 

Sana'a

Aden

Taiz

Al Mukalla

Hodeidah

Sadaa

Al Ghayda

Sayon

 Makha

Sana'a

 

365

256

800

226

242

990

609

 364

Aden

 

 

169

621

441

607

1122

942

 277

Taiz

 

 

 

790

272

498

1247

865

 108

Al Mukalla

 

 

 

 

1062

1042

501

321

 898

Hodeidah

 

 

 

 

 

429

1217

835

 252

`Sadaa

 

 

 

 

 

 

1233

851

 606

Al Ghaydha

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

381

 1355

Sayon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 973
Makha                  

Travel Time Matrix

Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (hours)

 

Sana'a

Aden

Taiz

Al Mukalla

Hodeidah

Sadaa

Al Ghaydha

Sayon

 Makha

Sana'a

 

12

8

20

11

12

30

18

 16

Aden

 

 

6

17

13

24

48

18

 8

Taiz

 

 

 

22

8

22

48

28

 4

Al Mukalla

 

 

 

 

36

34

18

16

 28

Hodeidah

 

 

 

 

 

18

56

29

 8

Sadaa

 

 

 

 

 

 

46

30

 26

Al Ghaydha

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 56

Sayon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 30
Makha                  

Road Security

Level of Road Security: Bad

In the region of the Sada'a conflict insecurity is rife, transporters are taking lengthy diversions through mountainous areas following dirt tacks in order to avoid the conflict.

In other regions which tribal tensions are high trucks can be hijacked for ransom or to pressurize tribal/political negotiations.

Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits

Weighbridges do exist in strategic locations throughout Yemen; however they seam to be rarely utilized – to the extent that many transporters were unaware of their locations or the legal axle limitations.

There are two weighbridges functioning in Hodeidah; one inside and one outside of the port, the weighbridge in Aden is reportedly not functioning.

Axle load limits

LCA Country

Truck with 2 axles

20 MT

Truck with 3 axles

28 MT

Truck with 4 axles

41 MT

Semi-trailer with 3 axles

28 MT

Semi-trailer with 4 axles

41 MT

Semi-trailer with 5 axles

49 MT

Semi-trailer with 6 axles

57 MT

Truck & drawbar trailer with 4 axles

n/a

Truck & drawbar trailer with 5 axles

n/a

Truck & drawbar trailer with 6 axles

n/a

Truck & drawbar trailer with 7 axles

n/a

Road Class and Surface Conditions

For information on Road Classification, please select the document below:

Yemen Road Assessment Additional Information

Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.

2.4 Yemen Railway Assessment

Yemen Railway Assessment

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There are no rail networks currently in existence in Yemen; according to the MoPIC the government of Yemen has developed a strategy for the potential development of a rail network:

  • Complete the study of the comprehensive layout of the railways network.
  • Seize and possess the lands required for routes of the proposed railways lines, which will be defined by the study.
  • Issue the necessary governmental decisions to introduce railways' method of transport (seizure of routes) within the new organizational layouts of expansion for the entire Yemeni towns.
  • Set out an executive program for establishment of Yemen railways network to consolidate Yemen's competitiveness, regionally and internationally.
  • Obtain finance, to start execution plans and studies of the railways projects; from the private sector due to the positive effects those projects have on the environment and the national socioeconomic situation.
  • The Government participation with the private sector (ppp) and encouraging it to invest in the railways' projects and that is by giving all possible incentives.
  • Preparation of legislations in connection with railways, particularly railways law, in the future.
  • Participation in the regional and international railways activities

2.5 Yemen Waterways Assessment

Yemen Waterways Assessment

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No navigable rivers in Yemen. In case of roads are blocked Yemen can use the intercoastal shipment from the ports of Mukalla and Aden in the south to Hodeida and Al-Saleef ports in the north.

2.6 Yemen Storage Assessment

Yemen Storage Assessment

4.6 Yemen Storage and Milling Company Contact List

Commercial Storage

Reportedly there are ample commercial storage facilities in main centers / locations, mostly contracted through individual private landlords.

  • YECO have access to substantial capacities as they have multiple warehouses in all of the 21 Yemeni governates; representatives stated warehouses of 1800m2 floorspace with a 15 m height would have rental rate of 1620 USD / month.
  • The Thabet Group also have significant storage capacities, although much would be dedicated to their established operations and unavailable, representatives indicated that rentals could readily be arranged but declined to provide exact details of the facilities.
  • There is a investment by local companies to construct and increase storage facilities at Hodeida. Al-Hadi company constructing storage compound with the capacity 25,000m2 for the moment in Hodeida.

Location

Owner

Available for Rent

Capacity

mt / m² / m³

Type [1]

Access [2]

Condition [3]
Amman Street, Sana'a. M&M Logistics Yes 920 m3 Permanent OK OK
Ma’allah Aden TransGlobal - Subcontracted Yes 15,000 CBM Permanent Good Good
Mansoura Aden TransGlobal- Subcontracted Yes 15,000 CBM Permanent Good Good
Mansoura Aden TransGlobal - Owned Yes 15,000 CBM Permanent Good Good
Kabota, Aden TransGlobal- Subcontracted Yes 6,000 CBM Permanent Good Good
Hataresh, Sana’a TransGlobal- Subcontracted Yes 6,000 CBM Permanent Good Good
Hataresh, Sana’a TransGlobal- Subcontracted Yes 3,200 CBM Permanent Good Good
Airport Road, Sana’a TransGlobal - Owned Yes 4,300 CBM Permanent Good Good

[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified

[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat

[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair

Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations

Location Organization

Sharing Possibility

(Yes / No)

Capacity

mt / m² / m³

 Type* Access** Condition***
Sana'a, Amran Road
WFP
 n/a
17,000 MT
Permanent + 3 Wiik-halls
Good
Good
Sana'a, Asser No1
WFP
 n/a
2,720 MT
Permanent
Good
Good
Hodeida, Kilo 5, Halaqa
WFP
 n/a
2,420 MT
Permanent
Good
Good
Hodeida, Kilo 7, Hamadi
WFP
 n/a
4,200 MT
Permanent
Good
Good
Hodeida, Kilo 22, Fahem
WFP
 n/a
7,220 MT
Permanent
Good
Good
Amran city
WFP
 n/a
1,510 MT
Permanent
Good
Good
Aden, Al Mansoura
WFP
 n/a
1,478 MT
Permanent
Good
Good
Aden, Al Mansoura
WFP
 n/a
2,418 MT
Permanent
Good
Good
Aden, Al-Nahdi
WFP
 n/a
2,257 MT
Permanent
Good
Good
Haradh
WFP
 n/a
4,050 MT
Permanent
Good
Good
Abyan, Kharaz
WFP
 n/a
924 MT
Permanent
Good
Good
Sana'a
UNHCR
 n/a
800 M2
Permanent
Good
Good
Aden
UNHCR
 n/a
1,080 M2
Permanent
Good
Good
Hodeidah
UNHCR
 n/a
804 M2
Permanent
Good
Good
Sana'a Al-Zubyri St
ICRC
 n/a
782 m² 1000 MT
Permanent & Rubb-Hall
Good
Good
Saada YRCS
ICRC
 n/a
532 m² 800 MT
Permanent & Rubb-Hall
Good
Good
Mandaba/Baqim
ICRC
 n/a
500 m² 600 MT
Permanent & Rubb-Hall
Good
Good

Public Sector Storage

Location Ministry / Agency

Use Possibility

(Yes / No)

Capacity

mt / m² / m³

 Type* Access** Condition***
Sana'a, Dar Salm
MoE
 Yes
1000 MT
Permanent
Good
Good
Sana'a, Al Jarda'a
MoH
 Yes
1000 MT
Permanent
Good
Good
Hodeidah, Al-Shaima'a school - Airport Road
MoE
 Yes
430 MT
Permanent
Good
Good
Mukalla, Al-Ma'awes
MoE
 Yes
272 MT
Permanent
Good
Good
Aden, Al Mansoura
MoR&B
 Yes
180 M2 / 1080 CBM – per unit, 10 units within single compound.
Permanent
Good
Poor – Good (depending particular unit)
Mukalla, Mukalla Port
Port Authority
 Yes
96,000 CBM
Permanent
Good
Good
Hodiedah
Port Authority
 Yes
37, 260 M2
Permanent
Good
Good
Hodiedah
Port Authority
 Yes
160, 000 M2
Open storage (surfaced & un-surfaced)
Good
N/A
Aden
Port Authority
 Yes
Exact total unconfirmed, multiple units in different locations.
Various
Good
Varies; form very good to very poor.
Mokha
Port Authority
 Yes
1200 M2
Permanent
Good
Good
Mokha
Port Authority
 Yes
25,000 M2
Permanent
Good
TBC
Mokha
Port Authority
 Yes
28,000 M2
Permanent
Good
N/A

Cold Chain

Location

Organisation / Owner

Type [1]

Cooling /  Power [2]

Quantiy

Total Capacity

m³

Condition
Hodiedah
Port Authorities
Unconfirmed
Unconfirmed
8 Cold Sotres
750 MT
Reasonable
Hodiedah, Kilo
Al Gharasi
Cold Room
Unconfirmed
3 Cold Stores
300 MT
Good
Mukalla
Al Wadi Cold
Unconfirmed
Unconfirmed
2 Cold Stores
Unconfirmed
Reasonable

[1] Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer,

[2] Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other, unspecified

2.7 Yemen Milling Assessment

Yemen Milling Assessment

Yemen's main milling facilities are located in the ports of Aden and Hodeidah with each location playing host to two large flour mills.
Saliff port has extensive bulk importing operations and there are two storage silos located in the port which provide an additional storage capacity for the mills in Hodeidah (see Saliff Port Assessment for details 2.1.4). Hodeidah also has dedicated wheat silos within the port which are included in this assessment (National Grain Silos, below). Yemen Company for Flour Mills in Hodeidah serve one exclusive customer and generally do not have spare capacity available for other users and they politely declined to participate in the assessment, however some basic details of their facilities are mentioned below. Smaller capacity mills do exist in Yemen (for bakeries and alike) are not included in this assessment.

Milling Company Yemen Company for Flour Mills and Silos (YCFMS)

YCFMS have achieved and maintained the following standards:

  • ISO 9001 Quality Management System
  • ISO 4001Environmental Management System
  • ISO 18001 Occupational Health
  • ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System

Good Hygiene Practices – Yemen Standardization Organization

Facilities include:

  • A dedicated panamax capable jetty evacuator direct to silos(See Aden Port Assessment - AGT in section 2.1.2.1).
  • Testing and research and development laboratories, mechanical workshops, storage facilities for bagged products, a pellet production plant (for animal feed), office block, staff facilities, weighbridges and security all within a walled compound.
  • The entire facility is fully integrated, automated and computer controlled.

Company Name & Address

Contact Names & Email

Telephone & Fax

Yemen Company for Flour Mills and Silos

Mualla, Aden. PO Box 80044

Name: Adbradoh A. Al-Wazeer

Title: Planning & Materials Manager

Email: pmgr@ycfms.com

Web: www.ycfms.com

Tel: +967 2 244400

Tel2: +967 711193953

Fax: +967 2 244155

Summary of Role and Services:

see above

Facilities

Parking area inside compound m²

n/a

Drainage

(Good / Fair / Poor / Non Existent)

 Good

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

 Yes

Number of Ventilators

None, system is completely enclosed and fitted with a series of expiators and filters in accordance with ISO 4001 environmental management system. There is no dust leakage or spillage between the Vessel and bagging plant.

Screened

Electricity Load (KVA)

10 Mega Watt

Backup Generator 

(Yes / No / KVA)

 Yes

10 generators with a total capacity of 10 Mega Watts.

Brands are Deutz and Perkins all are less than 10 years old

Milling Equipment

Origin of Machinery

Year of Mfg

Year of Installation

Condition

Switzerland (Buhler)

1999

2000

Very Good

Maintenance

Duration (hours / week)

n/a

Type of maintenance

Dedicated mechanical and fabrication workshop and spare parts store with team of qualified mechanics.

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed

Type of Equipment

Yes/No

Number

Owned

Comments

Fortification Feeder

Yes

5

Yes

-

Bag Cleaning Plant

No

-

-

Only new bags are used

Moisture Tester

Yes

1

Yes

-

De-stoning Plant

Yes

5

Yes

-

Metal Extractor

Yes

5

Yes

-

Staffing

Number of full time skilled workers

171

Number of full time labourers

333

Weighbridge

Number 

n/a

Capacity (mt)

Length (m)

Type

Within Compound

up to 70 MT

n/a

n/a

Building

 

Length (m)

Width (m)

Height (m)

Building – Mill (1 Unit)

70

70

40
Building –Storage (WH) (1 unit) 70 40 12
Silos #1 (5,000 MT) (12 Units) n/a 20 (diameter) 24
Silos #2 (10,000 MT) (11 units) n/a 24 (diameter) 25
Silos #3 (20,000 MT) (3 units0 n/a 32 (diameter) 28

Walls

Concrete

Roof

Metal

Floor

Ceramics

Conditions & Cleanliness

  

Outside

Inside

Cracks in walls or roof (Yes / No)

No

No

Signs of rodent activity (Yes / No)

 No No

Signs of birds entry (Yes / No)

 No No

Damaged gutters/drains(Yes / No)

 No No

Signs of moisture (Yes / No)

No

No

Adjacent Vegetation(Yes / No)

No

No

Cleanliness (Good / Poort)

Good

Poor

YCFMS have dedicated pest control unit and inspectors maintaining the ISO standards.

 

Security 

Security

(Good / Poor)

 Good

Compound

(Fenced / Not Fenced)

 Fenced
Other Comments -

Access

Distance from main town (km)

In town center

Travel time if not located in town (hours)

 n/a

Road condition to Mill

 Good

Road limitation (if any)

Maximum Width and Max. Tonnage

30 tons

10 m

Rail connections

(Yes / No)

No

On the railway from

-

to

-
  •  Other Comments

Milling Capacity (Mt)

Commodities

Daily Capacity (mt)

Monthly Activity (mt)

Wheat

3750 MT

112,500 MT

Maize

None

None

Storage Capacity

Storage in Metric Tonnes

Wheat – Covered (mt)

Flour – Covered (mt)

Within the Compound

170,000 MT (addition 60,000 MT will be online in 2010)

n/a

Capacity to Blend
  • Fortification processes are done as standard under a government nutrition program
  • Blending of wheat types and products is possible, all milling process are computer controlled

Loading & Discharge Rates
  • The evacuator has a loading rate of 800 MT / hour direct from the vessel to the silos
  • Bagging plant feeds sacks directly onto trucks in the loading bay and has a discharge rate of 5,500 MT per day.

Transport Capacity at Mill

 YCFMS have a very limited transportation capacity, relying on clients to make their own arrangements.

Milling Company Aden Silos & Mills Company

Company Name & Address

Contact Names & Email

Telephone & Fax

Aden Silos & Mills Company

Al Mualla, Aden. PO Box 80180

Name: Yahya bin Mohammed Al Rowaishan

Title: Commercial Manager

Email: adenmills@y.net.ye

Web: www.adenmills.com

Tel: + 967 2 247201

Fax: + 967 2 247 209

Summary of Role and Services:

Aden Silos and Mills is part of Al Rowaishan Group, and works in the field of importing grains, and putting them in bags for sale inside the country and export.

Facilities

Parking area inside compound m²

Yes, m² not provided

Drainage

(Good / Fair / Poor / Non Existent)

 Good

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

 Yes

Number of Ventilators

Ventilation throughout Mill

Screened

Electricity Load (KVA)

2800

Backup Generator 

(Yes / No / KVA)

 Yes

3 Units, 1400 KVA each unit

Caterpillar Generators, six years old.

Milling Equipment

Origin of Machinery

Year of Mfg

Year of Installation

Condition

Swiss; Buhler

2000

2002

Very Good

Maintenance

Duration (hours / week)

n/a

Type of maintenance

Aden silos have their own maintenance team and workshop for the operations. · The generators are maintained through a Caterpillar workshop in Aden and have recently undergone a complete overhaul.

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed

Type of Equipment

Yes/No

Number

Owned

Comments

Fortification Feeder

Yes

2

Yes

--

Bag Cleaning Plant

No

-

-

Only new bags are used

Moisture Tester

Yes

2

Yes

-

De-stoning Plant

Yes

2

Yes

-

Metal Extractor

Yes

3

Yes

-

Staffing

Number of full time skilled workers

112

Number of full time labourers

28

Weighbridge

Number 

2

Capacity (mt)

Length (m)

Type

Within Compound

100 MT

n/a

Bosch

Within Compound

80 MT

n/a

Avery

Building

 

Length (m)

Width (m)

Height (m)

Building – Mill (1 Unit)

100 M (estimated)

18 M (estimated)

6 Floors

Building –Storage (flour) (1 Unit)

1,480 m²

-

25 m
Building –Storage (Bran) (1 Unit) 11,560 m² - 25 m
Building –Storage (Port Warehouse) (1 Unit) 11,560 m² - 25 m

Walls

Metal

Roof

Metal

Floor

Ceramics

Conditions & Cleanliness

  

Outside

Inside

Cracks in walls or roof (Yes / No)

No

No

Signs of rodent activity (Yes / No)

 No No

Signs of birds entry (Yes / No)

 No No

Damaged gutters/drains(Yes / No)

 No No

Signs of moisture (Yes / No)

No

No

Adjacent Vegetation(Yes / No)

No

No

Cleanliness (Good / Poort)

Good

Poor

Pest Control

Fumigation

Complete fumigation is conducted twice annually.

 Frequency n/a

Contracted

(Yes / No)

 n/a

Spraying 

n/a

 Frequency n/a

Contracted

(Yes / No)

 n/a

Rodenticides 

n/a

 Frequency n/a

Contracted

(Yes / No)

 n/a

Rodent Trapping

n/a

 Frequency n/a

Contracted

(Yes / No)

 n/a

Aden Silos have their own laboratory who is conducting regular inspections and quality control.

Security 

Security

(Good / Poor)

 Good

Compound

(Fenced / Not Fenced)

 Fenced
Other Comments n/a

Access

Distance from main town (km)

Aden silos in located in the town centre, Mualla district.

Travel time if not located in town (hours)

 n/a

Road condition to Mill

 Good

Road limitation (if any)

Maximum Width and Max. Tonnage

Max tonnage: 30 MT

Max width: 10 m

Rail connections

(Yes / No)

No

On the railway from

-

to

-
  •  Other Comments

Milling Capacity (Mt)

Commodities

Daily Capacity (mt)

Monthly Activity (mt)

Wheat

600

17,400

Maize

None

None

Storage Capacity

Storage in Metric Tonnes

Wheat – Covered (mt)

Flour – Covered (mt)

Within the Compound

13,040 m² warehousing space

n/a

Outside the Compound

80,000 MT (Silos) · (6 additional silos are under construction, expected to add an additional 30,000 MT in 2010). · 24,600 m² warehousing space

n/a

Capacity to Blend

· Fortification processes are done as standard under a government nutrition program.

· Blending of wheat types and products is possible, all milling process are computer controlled.

Loading & Discharge Rates

· The evacuator has a loading capacity of 800 MT per hour.

· Flour packing plant has three lines with a total capacity of 85 MT per hour, automatically loading directly into trucks in loading bay.

· A wheat packing plant (raw product) has a capacity of 90 MT per hour.

Transport Capacity at Mill

Aden Silos & Mills have a transportation fleet of 21 trucks, 19 Mercedes with 35 MT capacity and 2 Volvos with 30 MT capacities.

Milling Company National Grain Silos


The National Grain Silos Ltd take care of the reception of large quantities of wheat from the United States, Russia, Kazakhstan, India, Turkey, Syria, Australia and Canada; as well as large quantities of poultry feed (corn - soy). The process of reception starts, upon the arrival of ship to the port of Hodeida, with suction process. After the unloading process to the silos is accomplished using modern equipment, the wheat is weighed and then go to the packaging section. All processes of unloading, storing in the silos, weighing and packaging are monitored for quality control done by highly-qualified team. The National Grain Silos Ltd. has its own laboratories to determine the expiry date; however, governmental laboratories also check each shipment.

Company Name & Address

Contact Names & Email

Telephone & Fax

National Grain Silos Ltd.

Port of Hodiedah P.O. Box 4108

Name: Mustafa Taher

Title: General Manager

Email: info@nasco-ye.com

Web: http://www.nasco-ye.com/en

Tel: +967 (2) 207327

Fax: +967 3 211507

Summary of Role and Services:

see above

Facilities

Parking area inside compound m²

Yes

Drainage

(Good / Fair / Poor / Non Existent)

 Good

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

 Yes

Number of Ventilators

6

3 screened

Electricity Load (KVA)

4 Mega VA

Backup Generator 

(Yes / No / KVA)

 Yes

4 Mega - VA

2 Caterpillar – 4 Years old. 2 Kamens – 2.5 Years old

Maintenance

Duration (hours / week)

n/a

Type of maintenance

The plant has its own maintenance workshop and mechanics.

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed

Type of Equipment

Yes/No

Number

Owned

Comments

Fortification Feeder

No

-

-

-

Bag Cleaning Plant

No

-

-

-

Moisture Tester

No

-

-

-

De-stoning Plant

No

-

-

-

Metal Extractor

No

-

-

-

Staffing

Number of full time skilled workers

130

Number of full time labourers

30

Weighbridge

Number 

NGS do not have their own weighbridge, as they are located within the port itself they have access to records from the port weighbridge.

Capacity (mt)

Length (m)

Type

Conditions & Cleanliness

  

Outside

Inside

Cracks in walls or roof (Yes / No)

No

No

Signs of rodent activity (Yes / No)

 No No

Signs of birds entry (Yes / No)

 No No

Damaged gutters/drains(Yes / No)

 No No

Signs of moisture (Yes / No)

No

No

Adjacent Vegetation(Yes / No)

No

No

Cleanliness (Good / Poor)

Good

Poor

Pest Control

Fumigation

No

 Frequency -

Contracted

(Yes / No)

 -

Spraying 

No

 Frequency -

Contracted

(Yes / No)

 -

Rodenticides 

No

 Frequency -

Contracted

(Yes / No)

 -

Rodent Trapping

No

 Frequency -

Contracted

(Yes / No)

 -

The silos are fitted with a permanent fumigation system and are automatically fumigated as required.

 

Security 

Security

(Good / Poor)

Good

Compound

(Fenced / Not Fenced)

 Fenced
Other Comments -

Access

Distance from main town (km)

4 km

Travel time if not located in town (hours)

 5 minutes

Road condition to Mill

 Good

Road limitation (if any)

Maximum Width and Max. Tonnage

Max Width: 8

Max Tonnage: 30 MT

Rail connections

(Yes / No)

No

On the railway from

-

to

-
  •  Other Comments

Milling Capacity (Mt)

Commodities

Daily Capacity (mt)

Monthly Activity (mt)

Wheat

None

None

Maize

None

None

Storage Capacity

Storage in Metric Tonnes

Wheat – Covered (mt)

Flour – Covered (mt)

Within the Compound

90,000 MT

n/a

Outside the Compound

None

n/a

Capacity to Blend
  •  None

Loading & Discharge Rates
  • For Loading the plant has 4 evacuators with a total capacity of 750 MT / Hour, for additional hatches the plant has grabs & Hoppers that can unload 30 MT / Hatch / Hour.
  • The silos have a bagging plant that load directly on truck at a maximum rate of 350 MT / day.

Milling Company Red Sea Mills

Company Name & Address

Contact Names & Email

Telephone & Fax

Red Sea Mills

Name: Eng. Izeldin

Title: n/a

Email: n/a

Web :n/a

Tel: 711940004

Fax: n/a

Summary of Role and Services:

n/a

Facilities

Parking area inside compound m²

Yes, no information on m²

Drainage

(Good / Fair / Poor / Non Existent)

 Good

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

 Yes

Number of Ventilators

Ventilated to international standards.

Screened

Electricity Load (KVA)

5000 K Watt

Backup Generator 

(Yes / No / KVA)

 No

KVA

Milling Equipment

Origin of Machinery

Year of Mfg

Year of Installation

Condition

Italy (Ocrim)

1983

1985

Reasonable (good considering its age, currently working at about 70% of design capacity)

Maintenance

Duration (hours / week)

n/a

Type of maintenance

The mill has its own mechanics, workshops and maintenance equipment

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed

Type of Equipment

Yes/No

Number

Owned

Comments

Fortification Feeder

Yes

1

Yes

-

Bag Cleaning Plant

No

-

-

Only new bag are used, daily delivery through local supplier

Moisture Tester

Yes

n/a

No

The mill has its own laboratory and testing capability

De-stoning Plant

Yes

4

Yes

-

Metal Extractor

Yes

4

Yes

-

Staffing

Number of full time skilled workers

210

Number of full time labourers

40

Weighbridge

Number 

2

Capacity (mt)

Length (m)

Type

Within Compound

80 MT

n/a

Electrical

Within Compound

80 MT

n/a

Mechanical

Building

 

Length (m)

Width (m)

Height (m)

Building – Mill (1 unit)

50 m (est.)

20 m (est.)

5 Stories

Building – Storage (1 unit)

50 m (est.)

20 m (est.)

15 m (est.)

Walls

Metal

Roof

Metal

Floor

Cement

Conditions & Cleanliness

  

Outside

Inside

Cracks in walls or roof (Yes / No)

No

No

Signs of rodent activity (Yes / No)

 No No

Signs of birds entry (Yes / No)

 No No

Damaged gutters/drains(Yes / No)

 No No

Signs of moisture (Yes / No)

No

No

Adjacent Vegetation(Yes / No)

No

No

Cleanliness (Good / Poort)

n/a

n/a

Pest Control

Fumigation

No

 Frequency - 

Contracted

(Yes / No)

 Fumigation, have own facilities for regulation fumigation

Spraying 

No

 Frequency -

Contracted

(Yes / No)

 -

Rodenticides 

No

 Frequency -

Contracted

(Yes / No)

 -

Rodent Trapping

No

 Frequency -

Contracted

(Yes / No)

 Rodent Control is outsourced

Security 

Security

(Good / Poor)

 Fair

Compound

(Fenced / Not Fenced)

 Fenced
Other Comments n/a

Access

Distance from main town (km)

4 km

Travel time if not located in town (hours)

 n/a

Road condition to Mill

 Good

Road limitation (if any)

Maximum Width and Max. Tonnage

Max Width: 15

Max Tonnage: 30 MT

Rail connections

(Yes / No)

No

On the railway from

-

to

-
  •  Other Comments

Milling Capacity (Mt)

Commodities

Daily Capacity (mt)

Monthly Activity (mt)

Wheat

1,800 MT

50,000 MT

Maize

None

None

Storage Capacity

Storage in Metric Tonnes

Wheat – Covered (mt)

Flour – Covered (mt)
Warehouse 5,000 MT n/a

Within the Compound

5,000 MT

n/a

Outside the Compound

None

n/a

Capacity to Blend
  • The mills can blend different type of wheat from their silos.
  • RSM has fortification capability and is regularly fortifying their flour with Iron and folic acid.

Loading & Discharge Rates
  • The bagging plant can discharge 16,000 bags per day, translating to 800 MT daily discharge rate.
  • An additional bran packaging plan can discharge 7 X 35 Kg bags per minute – 14.7 MT / Hour
  • Loading is through trucks discharging into two hoppers, maximum capacity would be 15 X 40 MT trucks / Hour – 600 MT / Hour

Transport Capacity at Mill
  • The mill has a transportation fleet of 26 trucks each with a maximum capacity of 40 MT.
  • Red Sea Mills own four forklift trucks which operate in their palletizing plant.

Milling Company Yemen Company for Flour and Mills (Hodeidah)

Company Name & Address

Contact Names & Email

Telephone & Fax

Yemen Co. for Flour Mills & Silos

Name: Sameer A.G.G. Saeed

Title: n/a

Email: n/a

Web: www.ycfmshod.com

Tel: +967 3211416

Fax: n/a

Summary of Role and Services:

  • This company, which also has a silo/mill complex in Aden port, is part of the Hayel Saeed Anam Group of Companies (HSA).
  • Its only customer is Al Saeed Trading (also part of HSA) who market its services.
  • The complex was built around 2005 and is outside but adjacent to Hodeidah Port.
  • Discharge from the port is carried out with three 8MT grabs which load a fleet of 50MT trucks.
  • The trucks shunt to the silos along a 1.9km private road and through this method a discharge rate of 12,000MT per day is achieved.
  • Silo capacity is 130,000MT. The silo caters almost solely for wheat. Up to 2250MT can be milled per day.
  • The bagging rate per shift of eight hours (there are three shifts per day) is 15-18,000 i.e. 45- 54,000 bags or 2,250-2,700MT per day.
  • There is no storage for bagged commodities and all bagging has to be direct on to truck. Maize can be catered for by three additional bagging machines, feeding six lines.
  • The company has its own bag making/printing factory near Aden.

Facilities

Parking area inside compound m²

n/a

Drainage

(Good / Fair / Poor / Non Existent)

 n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

 No

Number of Ventilators

n/a

n/a Screened

Electricity Load (KVA)

n/a

Backup Generator 

(Yes / No / KVA)

 No

KVA