2 Afghanistan Logistics Infrastructure
Afghanistan logistics infrastructure is precarious.
Afghanistan’s mountainous terrain, extreme weather conditions, its
land locked status and its poor infrastructure present challenges
to the humanitarian logistics and efficient conveyance of goods.
After nearly four decades of conflict and repeated environmental
calamities, Afghanistan is one of the poorest countries in the
world. Its human development indicators rank at or near the bottom
among developing countries with extremely high levels of poverty
and deprivation, especially among the rural population. Decades of
chronic political instability have undermined the development of
modern and democratic structures of governance, market and
community.
The security situation is the one of the main factors affecting the
overall logistics capacity. Security restrictions and/or areas
inaccessibility are unpredictable and this needs to be considered
in any logistics planning. Inaccessibility can be determined by
ongoing conflicts and/or mines presence on the roads.
Truck companies might have restrictions to reaching some unsecured
areas and transhipment to local trucks might be required.
Security is to be considered also for storage planning; limitations
in storage and prepositioning options are a direct consequence of
volatile security situation.
Planned infrastructures
Afghanistan, being in a strategic position for supply routes in
the continent, is been considered for the development of regional
infrastructures, through planned private and institutional
international community investments.
It is not possible to predict when the planned infrastructures will
be achieved.
Research material:
https://sites.google.com/site/indianoceancommunity1/trans-asian-highway
http://www.unescap.org/sites/default/files/TAR%20map_1Nov2016.pdf
2.1 Afghanistan Port Assessment
Afghanistan is a landlocked country relying upon the sea port services of neighbouring countries. The ports of Karachi and Port Qasim in Pakistan have traditionally been used by Afghanistan for all sea-bound freight. Afghanistan is also easily accessible through alternate ports (Bandar Abbad and Chabahar) in Iran. Although smaller in operational capacity they give an alternate supply route should insecurity escalate within Pakistan. These entry points would also allow direct access to the west of Afghanistan via IslamQala (Herat) border avoiding insecure regions of Helmand, Farah, & Nimroz within Afghanistan.
2.2 Afghanistan Aviation
Overview
Civil Air Transport in Afghanistan is mainly used for passenger services. Afghanistan has about 50 airports/airfields, with the biggest being the Kabul International Airport, serving the capital and centre region. Main airports are Kandahar International Airport in the south, Herat International Airport in the west, and Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport in the north. Some smaller airfields have unpaved runways facilities and operate under visual flight rules.
Commercial Flights for Passenger Services
Domestic Flights
Ariana Afghan Airlines is the national airline, connecting Kabul, Kandahar, Heat and Mazar-i-Sharif. Kam Air connects to other domestic airports and Dubai.
International Flights
|
Airline |
Headquartered |
International Flights |
|---|---|---|
|
Ariana Afghan Airlines |
Afghanistan |
Kabul, Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Islamabad |
|
Kam Air |
Afghanistan |
Kabul, Islamabad, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Shanghai, and Ankara |
|
Mahan Air |
Iran |
Kabul, Teheran and Mashad |
|
Taban Airlines |
Iran |
Kabul to Teheran Kandahar to Mashhad |
Cargo Services
All airway companies that have air operations in Kabul perform cargo shipment to and from Kabul.
Cargo Handling
Cargo handling is performed at Kabul International Airport by GAAC.
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GAAC Contact Information |
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|---|---|---|
|
Website: https://gaacsolutions.com/ |
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| Contact Person | Phone Number | Email Address |
|
John |
0093700029302 |
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|
Irfan |
0093700029303 |
|
|
Jai |
0093700029304 |
|
|
OCC |
0093700029225 |
|
Humanitarian Flights
Humanitarian air transport organisations collaborate between themselves, defining destinations in consideration of fleet characteristics and airports specificities.
UNHAS
UNHAS provide passengers air transport. If requested, dedicated cargo flights can be performed.
Booking and Customer Service: +93(0)706004283
Emergency Mobile: +93(0)706004286 (24/7 coverage)
unhas-afg.customerservice@wfp.org, unhas-afg.reservation@wfp.org
Humanitarian Booking Hub: https://humanitarianbooking.wfp.org/en/countries/af/locations/30/facilities/2505/detail/?service=UNHAS+Flights
PACTEC Afghanistan
Currently not operational.
Tel: +93 (0)700282679: +93 (0)799300837
Emergency cell phone: +93(0)799020712
Humanitarian organisations need to register before requesting flights: http://www.flypactec.org/
Contacts available here: https://www.flypactec.org/contact.html
ICRC
ICRC aircrafts are exclusively dedicated to ICRC staff transportation. Fixed schedule to various destinations is implemented. If remaining capacity is available, ICRC might offer seats or cargo space to other humanitarian organizations if specifically requested. ICRC management evaluate the requests prior to giving permission.
ICRC Air Operations Manager: Olivier Misuri-Masseglia (omisurimasseglia@icrc.org)
+93729140536 / +992900013174 / +998931844818
UNAMA Flights
UNAMA is currently operating humanitarian passenger flights between Almaty and Kabul. All passengers are required to provide 10 days advance notice of their intended arrival in Almaty.
Notifications should be sent by email to:
UNAMA Passenger Booking: UNAMA-PBO@un.org
UNAMA Notification of Travel: Ms. Sabrina Naidu naidus@un.org
2.2.1 Afghanistan Kabul International Airport
Kabul International Airport is located 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) from the city center of Kabul in Afghanistan. It serves as one of the nation's main international airports and it can house over one hundred aircraft. It was previously known locally as Khwaja Rawash Airport. The airport has been expanded and modernized in the last decade. A new international terminal was added and the older terminal is now used for domestic flights.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Afghanistan |
|
Province or District |
Kabul |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Kabul |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kabul International Airport |
|
Latitude |
34.565853 N |
|
Longitude |
69.212328 E |
|
Elevation |
1,790 m / 5,872 ft |
|
IATA Code |
KBL |
|
ICAO Code |
OAKB |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Military – Civil Joint Use Airport Afghan Civil Aviation Authority |
|
Management Contact Person |
|
|
Open From / To |
Kabul International Airport is open from sunrise to sunset. |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority
The airport has two terminal buildings, the newer one for
international flights and the older Soviet built one for domestic
flights. Several hangars along the runway are for military
aircraft. There are no hangars for civilian (or transient)
aircraft. The airport has 7 helicopter pads which are used mostly
for military traffic. Fire fighting equipment is present
Kabul International Airport
1, Great Massoud Avenue
Kabul, Afghanistan
Fax: +93 7951 1301
Runways
|
Runway |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
3511 m x 45 m (11520 ft x 148 ft) |
|
Orientation |
107° T – 287° T |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad
|
Helipad #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Present (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Largest helicopter that can land |
MI 26 |
|
Width and Length (metres) |
n/a |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
|
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 |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
No |
|
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
No |
|
NDB |
No |
VOR |
No |
|
ILS |
No |
|
Airport Operating Details
Cargo Services
All airways companies that have air operation in Kabul, perform cargo shipment to and from Kabul, except Emirates, that handle cargo only to Kabul, and do not ship any cargo from Kabul to other destinations.
Cargo Handling
GAAC operations cover the handling in Kabul as below.
|
|
Ground Handling Company |
Contact Ph |
High Loaders Y/N and capacity in Kg |
Belt Loaders (can handle Euro Pallet) |
Availability of Stairs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kabul |
GAAC |
+93700029225 |
Yes – MDL 30 tons |
Yes |
Air Bridge & Stairs |
Ariana/NAS are certified by ISAGO, and technically equipped with
standard loading equipment.
http://www.nas.aero/Network.aspx
Ariana/NAS can load any type of aircraft - no limitation.
Cargo handling facilities HKIA Civilian side:
- 1 x 5 T Forklift
- 3 x Tractor
- 25 x 5T Container Car
- 5 x 5T Pile Car
- 1 x “K” loader
The cost of cargo shipment depends on type of aircraft and the details can be obtained from Ariana/ NAS main office the following address: Kabul, Shirpoor.
Storage
Ariana/NAS do not have any cargo store in Hamid Karzai International Airport. Storage space managed by Customs Authority is available
Storage Facilities
Commercial Storage facilities are not available inside the airport. However, some storage space that belong to the Customs Authority is used to facilitate clearing of cargo arriving by air. All air cargo is offloaded directly to this facility for further processing.
Afghanistan - 2.2.2 Afghanistan Mazar-i-Sharif (Mawlānā Jalāl ad-DīnMuhammad Balkhī ) International Airport
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport, locally known as Mawlānā Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Balkhī International Airport, is located 9 km east of Mazar-i-Sharif, 15 minutes from the center of the city. The airport is one of the largest airports in Afghanistan. It can handle large aircraft such as Boeing 747, Boeing C-17 Globemaster III and Antonov An-225. Originally built by engineers from the Soviet Union in the 1950s, it has been renovated and a new terminal was added to the airport in recent years while the older terminal is now used for domestic flights.
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Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Afghanistan |
|
Province or District |
Balkh |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Mazar-i-Sharif (9 Km) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport |
|
Latitude |
36.706914 |
|
Longitude |
67.209678 |
|
Elevation |
392 m / 1,287 ft |
|
IATA Code |
MZR |
|
ICAO Code |
OAMS |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation |
|
Management Contact Person |
Civil Aerodrome Administration: Afghanistan Airport President: Mawlawi Hafez Hafiz +93744 700 582 +93792214562 OPS Manager:ops@balkhairservices.com |
|
Open From (hours) |
Sunrise |
|
Open To (hours) |
Sunset |
Description and Key Contacts
|
Kabul |
|
|
Tehran-Imam Khomeini, Mashhad |
Runways
|
Runway |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2,998 m x 45 m 9,836 ft x 148 ft |
|
Orientation |
66° T / 246° T |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad
|
Helipad #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Present |
Yes |
|
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
MI-28 Helicopter |
|
Width and Length (m) |
3158 m x 46 m 10,361 ft x 150 ft |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
- |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
- |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
- |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
ICAO Cat 9 |
|
Catering Services |
No info |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
No |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
VOR |
- |
Airport Operating Details
Cargo handling company: Balkh Air Service
Cargo Handling Facilities
|
For Civil Only |
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|
Qty |
Equipment |
Aircraft Type |
Brand |
|
1 |
Self-propelled stairs |
All Wide Body |
AMSS |
|
1 |
Towable stairs |
MD83,87; B737 Airbus 319,320 |
TLE |
|
1 |
Self-propelled stairs |
MD83,87; B737 Airbus 319,320 |
AMSS |
|
3 |
Belt loader |
All aircraft |
TLD |
|
4 |
Tractor, diesel |
|
MULAG |
|
14 |
Pallet dolly |
|
LOMMA |
|
6 |
Dolly/Container Dolly turntable LD4 |
|
TCR |
|
10 |
Baggage Cart left side open |
|
TCR |
|
1 |
7T FMC loader (15000 lbs.) 125 inches |
|
Commander 15W |
|
1 |
7T loader (15000 lbs.) 96 inches |
|
Commander 15W |
|
1 |
High loader 40K |
|
|
|
1 |
Loader/40,000lbs |
|
|
|
2 |
Tow bar/Lock pin type |
Airbus 310, 130 |
CLYDE |
|
1 |
Tow bar |
A318, 319, 320, 321 |
CLYDE |
|
1 |
Tow bar |
B737 |
CLYDE |
|
1 |
Tow bar |
B747 |
CLYDE |
|
1 |
Tow bar |
B767-777 |
CLYDE |
|
1 |
Pushback |
|
|
|
1 |
Ramp Ops truck |
|
Suzuki |
|
2 |
Follow-me |
|
Hilux |
|
1 |
Specialized Water truck |
|
Vestergaard |
|
1 |
Specialized Toilet truck |
|
Vestergaard |
|
2 |
ACU |
All aircraft |
Pecoraro |
|
For RS Only: 1 x 2.0 T Hydraulically Lift Truck 2 x 1.6 T Forklift 2 x 3.0 T Forklift 3 x 8.0 T Forklift 1 x 16.0 T Forklift 1 x 10.0 T LTC loader 2 x 16.0 T Atlas “K” loader |
|||
Storage Facilities
Storage is available at the airport
Fuel Service Charges
H24 Civil: Request fuel service on PPR. Kamgar Fuel company is providing the aviation fuel.
2.2.3 Afghanistan Kandahar International Airport
Airport Overview
Kandahar International Airport is located 16 kilometers
southeast of Kandahar City in Afghanistan. Kandahar is a civilian
airfield under the control of Afghanistan Civil Aviation. It serves
as one of main international airports and as one of the largest
military bases, capable of housing up to 250 aircraft of all
type.
Since 2007, the airport has been repaired and expanded. It is used
for both military and civilian flights.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Afghanistan |
|
Province or District |
South Region |
|
Nearest Town Distance from Airport |
Kandahar, 16 kilometers |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kandahar International Airport |
|
Latitude |
31.505756 |
|
Longitude |
65.847822 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
1,017 m / 3,337 ft |
|
IATA Code |
KDH |
|
ICAO Code |
OAKN |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Military - civil Joint use airport |
|
Management Contact Person |
Naqeeb Wafa +93700 312 222 / +93703 098 530 |
|
Open From (hours) |
Sunrise |
|
Open To (hours) |
Sunset |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
PPR: OAKN is a PPR only airfield. All MIL and civilian ACFT must submit a PPR form no later than 24 hours prior to their ETA and not earlier than 5 days prior. All PPRs must be submitted no later than 2100 Z for the next day. All slot times have a window of ±30 minutes. ACFT not meeting their slot time may be subject to lengthy airborne delay or turned away.
PPR Changes less than 24 hours prior to arrival must be coordinated with KAF Airfield Management.
Commercial Airlines
|
Airlines |
Destinations |
|
Delhi, Dubai-International |
|
|
Dubai-International, Kabul, Mashhad |
Runways
|
Runway |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
3200m x 55m (10 497ft x 180ft) |
|
Orientation |
050º T / 230 º T |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Helipad |
|
|---|---|
|
Present |
Yes |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Customs |
MIL customs H24 |
JET A-1 fuel |
Fueling by prior approval only |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
No |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
RFF ICAO Cat 9/ ICAO Cat 10 on request |
|
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes* |
* Cargo handling is provided by NAS (National Aviation Service).
For time being this company only provides handling support to
Ariana Airlines. According to NAS representative, they have all
needed equipment for ground handling and they are able to load
/offload any type of aircraft.
Handling costs differ and it depends on types of aircraft and
cargo.
* Cargo handling is provided by GAAC (General Aviation Airport Coalition). For time being GAAC provides handling support in Kabul, Herat and Kandahar airports.
|
|
Ground Handling Comp |
Contact Number |
High Loaders Y/N and capacity in Kg |
Belt Loaders (can handle Euro Pallet |
Availability of Stairs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kandahar |
GAAC |
+93700029232 |
Yes – MDL 14 tons |
Yes |
Stairs |
Handling costs differ and it depends on types of aircraft and
cargo.
2.2.4 Afghanistan Herat International Airport
Airport Overview
|
Location Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Country |
Afghanistan |
Latitude |
34.210017 |
|
Province / District |
Herat |
Longitude |
62.228300 |
|
Town or City (Closest) |
Herat |
Elevation |
977 m / 3206 ft |
|
Airfield Name |
Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport |
IATA and ICAO Codes |
HEA/OAHR |
|
Open From (hours) |
Sunrise |
Open To (hours) |
Sunset |
|
RWY Dimensions |
3 014 m x 45 m (9 888 ft x 148 ft) |
RWY details |
Asphalt |
|
RWY Orientation |
187 ° T / 007 ° T |
|
|
Customs and Immigration
Available in civilian terminal for domestic and international passengers.
Airport Services
De-icing currently unavailable.
Before any flight is Operated to Herat, clearance from the Civil Aviation Authorities must be received.
Cargo handling facilities / Civilian Terminal
GAAC provides Cargo handling support in Herat.
|
|
Ground Handling Comp |
Contact Ph |
High Loaders Y/N and capacity in Kg |
Belt Loaders (can handle Euro Pallet |
Availability of Stairs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERAT |
GAAC |
+93700029231 |
Yes – MDL 14 tons |
Yes |
Stairs |
Fuel
Fuel for Civilian ACFT provided by Kamgar petroleum.
2.2.5 Afghanistan Jalalabad National Airport
Overview
No runway lights, operations must take place only during daylight.
| Airport Location and Contacts | |
|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan |
|
Province or District |
Jalalabad |
| Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport | Jalalabad (5 km) |
| Airport's Complete Name | Jalalabad Airport |
| Latitude | 34.2401 |
| Longitude |
70.49833 |
| Elevation | 1,840 ft / 560 m |
| IATA Code | JAA |
| ICAO Code | OAJL |
| Managing Company or Airport Authority | |
| Management Contact Person |
|
| NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? | Yes |
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: AZ Freight Website
Runways
| Runway # 1 | |
|---|---|
| Runway Dimensions | 1,970 m x 30 m |
| Runway Orientation | 13/31 |
| Runway Surface | Asphalt |
| Runway Condition | Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
| Infrastructure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes, physical screening only |
Runway Lighting | No |
| Refueling Capacity | No | Ground Handling Services | No |
| Air Traffic Control | No | Fire Fighting Equipment | Yes, fire extinguishers and a fire truck |
| Weather Information | No | Aircraft Parking Space | Yes |
| Navigation Aids | No | Perimeter Fencing | Yes |
| Windsock | Yes | ||
Fuel Service Charges
There are no refueling facilities at Jalalabad Airport.
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.6 Afghanistan Bamyan National Airport
Overview
Bamyan Aerodrome is 1.4 km northeast from the Bamian town center. It is positioned within the Bamian town limits.
| Airport Location and Contacts | |
|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province or District | Bamyan |
| Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport | Bamyan (1.4 km) |
| Airport's Complete Name | Shahid Mazari Airport |
| Latitude |
34.812548 |
| Longitude |
67.827355 |
| Elevation | 8415 ft / 2,565 m |
| IATA Code | BIN |
| ICAO Code | OABN |
| Managing Company or Airport Authority | Bamyan Airport Administration |
| Management Contact Person | Mr. Karimi 0093 (0) 790241055 karimi.acaa@gmail.com |
| NGO and/or UN presence at Airport? | Yes |
Runways
| Runway # 1 | |
|---|---|
| Runway Dimensions | 2200 m x 30 m |
| Runway Orientation | 07/25 |
| Runway Surface | Asphalt |
| Runway Condition | Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
| Infrastructure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger / Cargo Security Screening | Yes, physical screening only | Runway Lighting | No |
| Refueling Capacity | Yes | Ground Handling Services | Yes, UNHAS |
| Air Traffic Control | Yes | Fire Fighting Equipment | Yes, fire extinguishers and a fire truck |
| Weather Information | Yes | Aircraft Parking Space | Yes |
| Navigation Aids | No | Perimeter Fencing | Yes, partial |
| Windsock | Yes | ||
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.7 Afghanistan Kunduz National Airport
Airport Overview
| Airport Location and Contacts | |
|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province or District | Kunduz |
| Nearest Town or City with Distance to Airport | Kunduz (10 km) |
| Airport's Complete Name | Kunduz Airport |
| Latitude |
36.667044 |
| Longitude |
68.911571 |
| Elevation | 1457 ft / 444 m |
| IATA Code | UND |
| ICAO Code | OAUZ |
| Managing Company or Airport Authority |
|
| Management Contact Information |
Aerodrome Administration Yasin Ayobe (+93786 022 900) |
| NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport | Yes, UNHAS |
Runways
| Runway # 1 | |
|---|---|
| Runway Dimensions | 2469 m x 45 m (8100 ft x 148 ft) |
| Runway Orientation | 11/29 |
| Runway Surface | Asphalt |
| Runway Condition | Good |
Airport Infrastructure
| Infrastructure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger / Cargo Security Screening | Yes | Runway Lighting | No |
| Refueling Capacity | No | Ground Handling Services | No |
| Air Traffic Control | Yes | Fire Fighting Equipment | Yes, fire extinguishers and a fire truck |
| Weather Information | Yes | Aircraft Parking Space | Yes |
| Navigation Aids | No | Perimeter Fencing | Yes |
| Windsock | Yes | ||
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.8 Afghanistan Maimana National Airport
Airport Overview
| Airport Location and Contact | |
|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province or District | Maimana |
| Nearest Town or Country with Distance to Airport | Maimana (1.6 km) |
| Airport's Complete Name | Maimana Airport |
| Latitude |
35.926189 |
| Longitude |
64.765276 |
| Elevation | 838.81 m / 2,752 ft |
| IATA Code | MMZ |
| ICAO Code | OAMN |
| Managing Company or Airport Authority | |
| Management Contact Person |
Nasrullah Osmani, Airport Manager +93799 778 277 |
| NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport | Yes |
Runways
| Runway #1 | |
|---|---|
| Runway Dimensions | 2000 m x 30 m |
| Runway Orientation | 14/32 |
| Runway Surface | Asphalt |
| Runway Condition | Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
| Airport Infrastructure Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger / Cargo Security Screening | Yes, UNHAS | Runway Lighting | No |
| Refueling Capacity | No | Ground Handling Services | No |
| Air Traffic Control | No | Fire Fighting Equipment | Fire extinguishers only |
| Weather Information | Yes | Aircraft Parking Space | Yes |
| Navigation Aids | Yes | Perimeter Fencing | Yes, partial |
| Windsock | No | ||
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.9 Afghanistan Fayzabad National Airport
Airport Overview
Feyzabad Aerodrome is located 12km west of the city of
Feyzabad.
| Airport Location and Contact | |
|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province or District | Badakhshan |
| Nearest Town or City with Distance to Airport | Fayzabad (7 km) |
| Airport's Complete Name | Fayzabad Airport |
| Latitude |
37.121238 |
| Longitude |
70.517471 |
| Elevation | 3842 ft / 1171 m |
| IATA Code | FBD |
| ICAO Code | OAFZ |
| Managing Company or Airport Authority | |
| Management Contact Person |
Mr. Jawad, +93790 090 031 |
| NGO and / or UN Presence at Airport | Yes, UNHAS |
Runway
| Runway # 1 | |
|---|---|
| Runway Dimensions | 2000 m x 30 m |
| Runway Orientation | 18/36 |
| Runway Surface | Asphalt |
| Runway Condition | Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
| Infrastructure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger / Cargo Screening | Yes, UNHAS | Runway Lighting | No |
| Refueling Capacity | Yes, Jet A1/TC1 | Ground Handling Services | No |
| Air Traffic Control | Yes | Fire Fighting Equipment | Yes, fire extinguishers only |
| Weather Information | Yes | Aircraft Parking Space | Yes |
| Navigation Aids | No | Perimeter Fencing | No |
| Windsock | Yes | ||
Fuel Service Charges
Arrow Petroleum
Johnson Kumar, Operation Department
Cell #: +93 (0) 744522286 – 797745549
ops@arrowpetroleum.com, www.arrowpetroleum.com
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.10 Afghanistan Chakcharan National Airport
Airport Overview
No PPR required. Fuel is not available. Operations must take place only during daylight. There are non-standard white markings along the runway, similar to touchdown marks. All markings are non-reflective and with no lighting.
| Airport Location and Contact | |
|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province or District | Chakcharan |
| Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport | Chakcharan (1.5 km) |
| Airport's Complete Name | Chakcharan Airport |
| Latitude |
34.525489 |
| Longitude |
65.265140 |
| Elevation | 7,475 ft / 2,278 m |
| IATA Code | CCN |
| ICAO Code | OACC |
| Managing Company or Airport Authority | |
| Management Contact Person | |
| NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? | |
Runways
| Runway # 1 | |
|---|---|
| Runway Dimensions | 2,000 m x 30 m |
| Runway Orientation | 06/24 |
| Runway Surface | Asphalt |
| Runway Condition | Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
| Infrastructure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger / Cargo Screening | Yes, physical screening | Runway Lighting | No |
| Refueling Capacity | No | Ground Handling Services | No |
| Air Traffic Control | Yes | Fire Fighting Equipment | Yes, fire extinguishers only |
| Weather Information | Yes | Aircraft Parking Space | Yes |
| Navigation Aids | No | Perimeter Fencing | Yes, but damaged in some places |
| Windsock | Yes | ||
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees
N/A
For information on Afghanistan Aviation contact details, please see the following links:
4.2.1 Afghanistan Government Contact List and 4.2.5 Afghanistan Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: AZ Freight Website
2.2.11 Afghanistan Qala l Naw National Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Afghanistan |
|
Province or District |
Badghis Province |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Qala-i-Naw (1.6 km) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Qala-i-Naw Airport |
|
Latitude |
34.5909 |
|
Longitude |
63.0704 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
2,968 ft / 905 m |
|
IATA Code |
LQN |
|
ICAO Code |
OAQN |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority |
|
Management Contact Person |
Aerodrome
Administration: |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
|
Runway(s)
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2000 m x 25 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
04/22 |
|
Runway Surface |
Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Concrete surface has deteriorated. |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Physical screening only |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes, advisory only. |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes, fire extinguishers only |
|
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes, partial |
|
Windsock |
No |
|
|
Due to reduced ramp availability, overnight parking can only be approved as an exception and it has to be requested by PPR or due to emergency or ACFT malfunction.
2.2.12 Afghanistan Farah National Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Afghanistan |
|
Province or District |
Farah Province |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Farah City (4 km) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Farah Airport |
|
Latitude |
32.366560 |
|
Longitude |
62.160957 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
2212 ft / 674 m |
|
IATA Code |
FAH |
|
ICAO Code |
OAFR |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority |
|
Management Contact Person |
Farah Aerodrome Administration: Mr. Jamshid Raji |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Aerodrome reference point 322149N 0621003E.
Runway(s)
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2500 m X 35 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
15/33 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
For
information on Afghanistan Aviation contact details, please see the
following link:
http://acaa.gov.af/Content/files/AERODROME%20EDITION%2082-22%20JUN%20%202017.pdf
2.2.13 Afghanistan Shindand National Airport
Airport Overview
This aerdrome operates from : 01:30Z–15:30Z
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Afghanistan |
|
Province or District |
Herat Province |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Shindand (11 km northeast) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Shindand Airport |
|
Latitude |
33.385899 |
|
Longitude |
62.254715 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
3,780 ft / 1,152 km |
|
IATA Code |
OAH |
|
ICAO Code |
OASD |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
|
|
Management Contact Person |
|
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
n/a |
Runway Lighting |
n/a |
|
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Ground Handling Services |
n/a |
|
Air Traffic Control |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
n/a |
|
Weather Information |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking Space |
n/a |
|
Navigation Aids |
n/a |
Perimeter Fencing |
n/a |
|
Windsock |
n/a |
|
|
Cargo
Handling: Limited cargo download capabilities exist for MIL
missions only. Do not send more than one “pallet train” on an
ACFT. No refrigeration
capabilities.
1 10K A/T Forklifts, 2 NGSL
K–loaders and 1–60K Loader for cargo
upload/download.
2.3 Afghanistan Road Network
Overview
The Ministry of Public Works (MPW) and Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) are generally responsible for development, management and maintenance of Afghanistan roads.
|
Road Classification |
Length (km) |
|---|---|
|
National Highways |
3,363 km |
|
Regional Highways |
4,884 km |
|
Provincial Roads |
9,656 km |
|
Rural Roads (unpaved) |
17,000 km |
As a result of decades of conflict, the road network was largely
destroyed. Since 2002, Afghanistan has launched major programmes
for improving its road network with the help of various
international partners: the National Emergency Rural Access Project
(NERAP) and National Rural Access Programme (NRAP) among
others.
Highway 1 or A01, formally called the Ring Road, is a 2,200 kilometre two-lane road network circulating inside Afghanistan connecting the following major cities (clockwise): Mazar, Kabul, Ghazni, Kandahar, Farah and Herat. It has extensions that also connect Jalalabad, Lashjkar Gah, Delaram, Islam Qala and several other cities. It is part of AH1, the longest route of the Asian Highway Network.
Part of Highway 1 has been refurbished since late 2003, particularly the Kabul-Kandahar, with funds provided by the USA, KSA and others. Most work on that stretch was done by Turkish, Indian and local companies. Japanese companies were also involved near the southern Afghan province of Kandahar. In the west, Iran participated in the two-lane road construction between Islam Qala and the western Afghan city of Herat. Pakistan rebuilt the Jalalabad – Kabul road.
Road Security
|
Road Security Issue |
Comments |
|---|---|
|
Mines |
Vehicles face the potential danger of encountering land mines that may have been planted on or near roadways. Land mines, large quantities of unexploded ordnance and insurgents exist throughout the countryside and alongside roads, posing a danger to travelers. |
|
Crimes |
Robbery and kidnappings, are a potential hazard on highways outside main cities. |
|
General Road Safety |
The transportation system in Afghanistan is marginal. Vehicles are poorly maintained, often overloaded, and traffic laws are not enforced. Vehicular traffic is chaotic and must contend with numerous pedestrians, bicyclists, and animals. Many urban streets have large potholes and are not well lit. Rural roads are not paved. With congested roads and abundant pedestrian traffic, vehicle accidents are a serious concern and can escalate into violent confrontations. |
|
Commercial Transport Availability |
Commercial transporters sometimes decline to provide services to insecure areas. |
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
The newly built highways are constructed according to the norm and standards of vehicles’ capacity. Their axial contain four wheel tires and each axial is computed as (12) tons. Those axial with their own weights containing two tires are evaluated and practiced as (6) tons which means each tire has the capacity of (3) tons.
Road Class and Surface Conditions
Generally, road transport is the major means of transportation in Afghanistan. Roads are very important in a country like Afghanistan, which is landlocked and does not have adequate marine, air and rail transport. Majority of the roads in the Southern Region of Afghanistan were destroyed during the prolonged civil war. Some new roads were constructed and the old ones were reconstructed. Blockages caused by security are to be considered.
Afghanistan Road Network Regional Information
|
Region |
Comments |
Seasonal Constraints |
|---|---|---|
|
Southwestern Region - Kandahar Province |
The road condition to all districts is generally good during the dry season. |
During the summer season the road condition to all the provinces is generally good. However, in winter and spring seasons some provinces are blocked because of snowfall, heavy rain and flooding. Road to all districts in Kandahar province are generally good during the dry season while in rainy season the roads to Nesh, Maineshin, Ghorak, Maruf, Shorawak, and Reg districts become impassable. |
|
Southwestern Region - Uruzgan Province |
Mountainous area characterized by steep and narrow roads that makes transportation very difficult in winter especially to districts like, Gezab, Khas-Uruzgan, Dehrawad, Chinarto, Char-Chino and Chora. |
Khas-Uruzgan is one of the worst heavy snowfall affected areas but can be accessed with smaller trucks but prolonged delays can be expected. |
|
Southwestern Region - Nimroz Province |
Plain land, mostly dusty and sandy and the road from Dilaram to Zaranj City is asphalted. The roads to other FDPs in the province are not paved, but they are generally good in summer. |
During March, April and May water level increases in Helmand River result in trucks being unable to cross Sarshila (the crossing point on the river to Kang district) of Nimroz province. However, cargo and truck may be loaded on a Ferry in order to cross the river and then continue the trip to the final destination in Kang district centre. |
|
Southwestern Region - Hilmand Province |
Roads are mostly graveled and compacted, while still some areas have very sandy and unpaved roads that are passable only with small vehicles such as Garamser district. |
Most roads to districts in Hilmand Province are passable throughout the year except few districts like Musa-qala, Baghran, Nawzad, Washir, Deshoo and Khanashin, which are not accessible in the rainy season. |
|
Southwestern Region - Zabul Province |
Mountainous area and it is not easy for transportation except for Qalat (the capital city of Zabul) and Shar-i-safa District and Shahjoy, which are located on the main Kandahar-Kabul highway. |
Zabul Province is usually badly affected by the heavy snow fall in the winter. The road condition during dry season is good in all districts, whereas the roads to Arghnadab, Daychoopan, Nwabahar, Shinkay, Shamalzai and Atghar districts are impassable in the rainy season. |
|
Eastern Region |
Roads in Nuristan and Kunar provinces are mostly in the mountains area, however, roads in Nangarhar and Laghman provinces are not mountainous except 2-3 districts. Roads to district centres are mostly paved but roads leading to villages are not paved with some that are very narrow making transport very difficult. At some areas, trucks should be loaded less than their capacity to be able to cross the bridges or go up to the hills. Transportation of goods to Nuristan and some other villages in eastern region requires secondary transportation as trucks cannot pass the narrow and unpaved roads. As a result, there is specific type of vehicles for specific routes to fulfil the market requirement. |
Transport capacity in the Eastern Region is hardly affected by the seasons, particularly because; most of the commodities grown in the region are consumed locally (i.e. fruits, vegetables) and not transported to other parts of the country. In eastern region, heavy snowfall is not common but rainfall is quite natural. During the winter period (December – February) effects are seen on transportation of commodities to some parts of Laghman, Kunar, & Nuristan provinces where areas prone to flood, rock falls, snow, become hardly accessible by road. For Nuristan province in particular, the roads are usually accessed by smaller vehicles (pick-ups) but become hardly accessible in the winter when the roads become muddy. Roads temporarily get blocked by landslide or rock fall, people will clean the road with support of government. |
|
Northern Region |
The main roads in the region are narrow. There is only one main tarmac road connecting Kabul with Maimana through Mazar with junction to Hairaton (northern border). Mazar City to Hairaton District-Uzbekistan Border (86 kms) The road from Mazar to Hairaton is asphalt road. This road is passable to all kind of trucks with different tonnage capacity. This road is the main transit road to cargo from Uzbekistan to Afghanistan. Mazar City to Shiberghan-Jawzjan province (136kms) The road from Mazar to Shiberghan is asphalted road. This is the only road connecting Mazar to Faryab and Sar I Pul through Shiberghan. This road can be travelled by all kind of trucks. Through this road, several districts like Balkh, Charbolak, Aqcha,Faizabad and many more are connected to each other. Shiberghan to Ankhoi/Aqina (110 kms) The road from Shiberghan to Andkhoi is asphalted. This road can be travelled by any type of vehicle with some seasonal restrictions. The road from Andkhoi to Aqina (northern border) is usually muddy and bumpy. Andkhoi to Maimana city-Faryab (81 kms) Road is asphalted and passable by all types of vehicles throughout the year. Mazar City to Samangan-Aybak District (135 kms) The road to Samangan is passing the Khulm Valley and the condition of this road is good and passable throughout the year for all kind of trucks with different capacities. This road is the highway connecting the Northern region to Kabul. Mazar City to Kabul (425 kms) This is the asphalted highway connecting the Northern Region and the capital Kabul and central Afghanistan. The road is passable throughout the year when snowfall does not block the Salang tunnel. |
In general, transportation in Northern provinces is mostly hindered due to heavy winter especially in those places where snowfall and rain start early. In areas prone to landslide and flooding, delivery may be delayed due to temporary road blocks. There are some remote areas like Lawlash and Bandar of Faryab province, Cheras of SAR I Pul province where there is no means of access once the snow starts to fall. It is therefore necessary to pre-position required stocks in these districts prior to commencement of winter. Mazar City to Shiberghan-Jawzjan province (136kms) The small roads to the villages are muddy/hilly and bumpy. Most of them are impassable during the winter time. Shiberghan to Ankhoi/Aqina (110 kms) Roads from Andkhoi to Aqina border is muddy and bumpy and during the rainy weather it is hardly passable. Mazar to kabul The Salang pass/tunnel restricts transportation towards Kabul or from Kabul towards Mazar as it is prone to heavy snow fall and/or avalanches during the winter season. |
|
North Eastern Region |
There are varying road conditions in the Northeast region of Afghanistan. Some parts are in the mountains other are in valleys. Road are narrow, winding and steep, with altitudes between 1,000 and 4,500 meters above sea level. In Badakshan, there is only one road (main road) from Faizabad heading to the east and to the west. There are some secondary roads to the. All the roads are exposed to landslide, fog, mudslide, flood, rain, and snow and impassable to the vehicles with harsh weather conditions. Majority of districts still unreachable for all types of vehicles. Pack animals have been the best means of reaching these areas. The main road network in Faizabad is based on the following corridors: Faizabad City to Kishim district (102 kms) From Faizabad to Kishim paved road, the road is often flooded during the rainy season and the road is passable to 6x4 or 6x6 trucks with a maximum capacity of 45mt; average transit time 4-5 hours for loaded trucks. From the center of Kishim to its villages, the roads are passable to trucks with the capacity between 8mt to 15mt. The roads are exposed to flood, landslide, mudslide, fog, rain, and snow. Kishim district to Kalafgan district (24 kms) The road from Kishim to Kalafgan is proved road, the road is passable to 6x4 or 6x6 trucks with a maximum capacity of 45mt; average transit time of 1hrs for loaded truck. From the centre of Kalafgan to its villages, the roads are passable to trucks with the capacity between 10mt to 15mt. The roads are at risk to flood, landslide, mudslide, fog, rain, and snow. Kalafgan district to Taloqan district (36 kms) The road from Kalafgan to Taloqan is proved road and passable to trucks with a size of 16mt to 45mt. The average transit time is 2 hrs for loaded trucks. And from the center of Taloqan to its villages, the passable size of trucks is between 12mt to 15mt capacity. The road is exposed to flood, landslide, fog, rain, and snow. Taloqan district to Kunduz City (84 kms) The road from Taloqan to Kunduz is tarmac and passable throughout the year, the road is passable for all sizes of trucks, average transit time of 2½ hrs for loaded truck. The road is exposed to flood, fog, rain and snow. Kunduz city to Baghlan province (111 kms) The road from Kunduz to Baghlan is primary tarmac and passable throughout the year. The road is passable for all sizes of trucks and the average transit time 3 hrs for loaded truck. The road is at risk of flood, fog, rain and snow. Kunduz city to Shirkhan Bandar (to the border of Tajikistan) (64 kms) The road from Kunduz to Shirkhan Bandar is primary tarmac and passable throughout the year, the road is passable for all sizes of trucks, average transit time of 2 hrs for loaded truck. The road is at risk of Flood, fog, rain, snow and sand storm. Kunduz city to Kabul (316 kms) The road from Kunduz to Kabul is primary tarmac and passable for all sizes of trucks with an average transit time of 1 day for loaded trucks, the road is at risk of landslide, mudslide, fog, rain and snow. Faizabad City to Baharak district (42 kms) The road from Faizabad to Baharak is paved road. The road is often flooded during the rainy season. The road is passable to 6x4 or 6x6 trucks with a capacity of 12mt – 45mt, average transit time of 3 hours for loaded truck. From the center of Baharak to its villages, the road is passable to the size of 6mt to 10mt capacity. The road is at risk of flood, landslide, mudslide, fog, rain and snow. Baharak district to Warduj district (24 kms) The road from Baharak to Warduj proved road. The road is often flooded during the rainy season and road is passable to 6x4 or 6x6 trucks with a capacity of 10mt to 45mt and with an average transit time of 1hrs for loaded truck. From the center of Warduj to its villages, the passable size of truck is between 6mt to 10mt capacity. The road is at risk of flood, landslide, mudslide, fog, rain and snow. Warduj district to Zebak district (59 kms) The road from Warduj to Zebak is proved road. The road is passable to 6x4 or 6x6 trucks with a capacity between 10mt to 45mt and an average transit time of 2 hrs for loaded truck. From the center of Zebak to its villages, the passable size of truck is between 6mt to 12mt capacity. The road is at risk of flood, landslide, mudslide, fog, rain and snow. Zebak district to Ishkhasim district (35 kms) The road from Zebak to Ishkhashim is proved road. The road is passable to 6x4 or 6x6 trucks with a capacity of 10mt to 45mt with an average transit time of 1½ hrs for loaded truck. From the center of Ishkhashim to its villages, the passable size of truck is between 10mt to 14mt capacity. The road is exposed to flood, landslide, mudslide, fog, rain, and snow. |
Generally, transportation in Northeastern provinces is hampered due to rain, snow and flood, combined with the deteriorated condition of the road, the lack of maintenance, the trucks' overloading and the increased traffic over the years. Particularly the bridges in Badakshan that have been washed-away (to date not yet repaired), creating serious transport delays. An earth by-pass road has been created to facilitate the flow of traffic and some traffic passing through the rivers. The road becomes impassable for heavy trucks, particularly in Badakshan area. Smaller trucks also face difficulties resulting in long transit time delays. In addition to the general bad condition, most of the roads get blocked by snow during winter, and the ones in low-lying areas are prone to blockage by landslides and destruction by floods during the rainy periods. From Faizabad to Kishem from Kishem to Kalafgan from Faizabad to Baharak and From Baharak to Warduj all are asphalted roads with few damages especially between keshim and Faizabad, this road experiences flooding during spring season. |
|
Central Region |
Most of central and central highland region roads run through mountainous areas. However, there are some narrow and flat roads with some paved roads to few provinces. During winter, the road conditions become muddy and icy and access is impossible. Route to Jalalabad (via Maheepar, Sorobi). Mostly open, the road is asphalted. If inaccessible for any reason there is another route called lataband. This road is not asphalted and longer in distance hence not preferred, it can be used as an alternative route. Routes from Jalalabad city to other districts and Peshawar are mostly accessible (as depicted in below map to Kunar, Sorkhroad, Kama, Shinwar, Kunar, etc), but due to insecurity some southern districts are restricted for movement and sometimes are also inaccessible by commercial trucks. |
The winter affects the passes and makes the accessibility really difficult in central and central highland regions. The roads get totally cut off to most part of central highland for the heavy snow i.e. Daikundi, Waras, Lal center of Ghor and Saighan. Transportation in Central region is mostly delayed due to heavy winter especially in those places where snowfall and rain starts early. In addition the heavy snow fall results in an increase in the water level and causes flood and roads to be washed off in spring. |
|
Western Region |
Asphalted ring road is the main road connecting Hirat Province to Farah and Kandahar Provinces. Roads connecting Hirat to Islam Qala border, Turghundi to Turkmenistan border Hirat to Qala-have been restored. All other roads are in bad condition. Some river beds can serve as roads during the summer and winter seasons, but are turned into rivers during spring. Roads in Badghis province are partially asphalted while in Ghor province are not asphalted. Heavy snow fall makes them impassable during winter seasons. Bridges are non-existent in most areas, with vehicles driving across rivers during the dry summer and winter. With the onset of spring, these crossing points are made impassable by rising water levels from the melting snow. Roads to Badghis and Ghor centers lead to the following mountain passes:
|
Transport capacity in the western region is hardly affected by the seasons, particularly because, most of the commodities grown in the region are consumed locally (i.e. fruits) and not transported to other parts of the country. In addition, the Iranian border and Torgundi serves as one of the main entry points for most goods entering Afghanistan (through the port of Bandar Abbas) attracting many truckers and resulting in sufficient transport capacity. |
Primary Roads
|
Legs |
Distance in km |
Road surface condition |
Terrain |
Weather Limitations |
Gross Tare Weight |
Classification |
Remarks |
|
Herat-Kandahar |
593 |
Asphalt |
Flat |
All weather |
35 MT max |
Good |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Herat-Islam Qala |
123 |
Asphalt |
Flat |
All weather |
35 MT max |
Good |
|
|
Herat-Torgundi |
120 |
Asphalt |
Flat |
All weather |
35 MT max |
Good |
|
|
Herat-Farah provincial centre |
280 |
Asphalt |
Flat |
All weather |
35 MT max |
Good |
Supply route to Districts are all in bad conditions particularly in winter. |
|
Hirat-Ghor provincial capital (Chaghcharan) |
386 |
Murram |
Mountainous, steep and narrow |
mostly constrained by snow and partially by rain & mud. |
30 MT during summer & 25 MT in winter |
Bad road |
Supply routes to Districts are all mountainous and inaccessible due to heavy snow and mud usually during January-April. In some parts, the roads are vanished in winter. |
|
Badghis Provincial center (Qala-e Naw) |
153 |
Asphalt |
Flat |
Partially constrained by snow in Sabzak bypass in winter. |
25 MT during summer & 20 MT during winter |
Good |
Supply routes to Bala Murghab and Jawand districts are roughly accessible in winter due to snow, rain and mud. |
2.3.2 Afghanistan Land Border Crossing of Chaman (Pakistan)
Overview
Kandahar is the centre of the South Western Region. It is located in proximity of Pakistan border. Spinboldak in Afghanistan and Chaman in Pakistan are the two border cities. The Pakistani border (Chaman) serve as the main entry point for most goods entering to the South Western Region through the port of Karachi in Pakistan. As per Afghanistan regulation foreign trucks cannot travel in the country and the cargo needs to be transshipped to nationally registered trucks. The transshipment is done at customs office premises, at Spinboldak.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Pakistan: Chaman Afghanistan: Spinboldak |
|
Province or District |
Kandahar |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Spinboldak City (5km) |
|
Latitude |
31.011078 |
|
Longitude |
66.393589 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Spinobldak Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
Aimal Bassam Customs Supervisor 0093(0)708842206 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Kandahar International Airport (96 km) Truck Travel Time: 4 hrs Car Travel time: 1.5 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
N/A |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Kandahar (109 km) Truck Travel Time: 5 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
There are several fuelling stations en route from Spinboldak to Kandahar. Weigh bridge available at each entrance of Spinboldak and Kandahar City. Accommodation and food are available in hotels and restaurants close to Spinboldak, |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
8 am to 5 pm |
|
Tuesdays |
8 am to 5 pm |
|
Wednesdays |
8 am to 5 pm |
|
Thursdays |
8 am to 5 pm |
|
Fridays |
8 am to 12 pm with a prayer break until 3 pm to 5 pm |
|
Saturdays |
8 am to 5 pm |
|
Sundays |
8 am to 5 pm |
|
National Holidays
|
(*) Days are reliant on Lunar calendar and observed as per Government Official announcements. The offices are closed and there is no operation on these days. |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
The road from Spinboldak to Kandahar is paved and flat. No seasonal constraints either in winter months or rainy season. |
Daily Capacity
Congestion is ordinary at the border crossing due to high number of heavy and light vehicles transiting both sides of the border. Cars are provided a separate lane. Security checks slow down the operation.
Customs Clearance
Custom Clearance Documents: Exemption Certificate, packing list, invoice, WB.
Trucks are security checked by the border Police or AFs. Average clearing time is at least two days to complete the clearing process.
For more information on Afghanistan
Customs, please see the following
link: 1.3
Afghanistan Customs Information.
Afghanistan - 2.3.1 Land Border Crossing and Humanitarian FreightCorridors
Overview
Afghanistan is a landlocked mountainous country. It is bounded by Iran (921 km 572 mi), Turkmenistan (804 km – 500 mi), Uzbekistan (144 km – 89 mi), Tajikistan (1357 km – 843 mi), China (91 km – 57 mi) and Pakistan (2670 km – 1660 mi).
Main regional freight routes and entry points through the national land border crossings are particularly significant to the humanitarian context. The geopolitical complexity of the region, the internal volatile security and the seasonal constraints on road accessibility have oriented the main humanitarian agencies operating in Afghanistan to investigate mitigation options against supply disruptions. Planning and developing potential alternative freight routes is considered a necessary precaution measure.
Most of humanitarian incoming sea-bound freight have traditionally used Pakistan Karachi and Port Qasim harbours as the main route, being the most cost effective and shortest route to the ocean.
Challenges represented by unpredictable accessibility of the traditional border points through Pakistan, and the complexity of the humanitarian logistics milieu have oriented some of the main humanitarian agencies operating in the Country (HCR, UNICEF and WFP), to assess alternative supply routes, as a contingency planning option for non-disrupted humanitarian goods streaming.
In consideration of the fact that transnational supply route necessarily entails developing consolidated information on custom procedures, and contracting with transporters and customs clearing agents, it is essential to have information on a perspective that exceed the country boundaries.
Main regional trade routes and existing and planned Infrastructure
Land
The main northern corridor links with cargo flow on the principal horizontal freight axis Kyrgyzstan/Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan/Turkmenistan, that reach Russia and China network eastbound, and reach European countries and Baltic sea ports, westbound. The network consists of road and railway infrastructures. The main entry points for this option are Torghundi and Hairaton.
The Trans-Asian Railway Network, flanked by the Trans Asian Road network, is partially planned or under construction. The below links are indicative of the Trans Asian existing and planned networks.
Maps: https://sites.google.com/site/indianoceancommunity1/trans-asian-highway
Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Asian_Railway
Sea
Main sea-bound freight, alternative to Pakistan routes, is Iran Bandar Abbas port.
Bandar Abbas is connected through road and railway with Mashhad, Iran. Mashhad is road connected to Afghanistan through entry point Islam Qala to nearest city Herat. Mashhad it is connected via railway to Afghanistan Hairaton border crossing.
Cargo reaching Mazar-i-Sharif, through the Heiraton border preferably use the railway infrastructure from Bandar Abbas to train terminal in Heiraton.
Cargo with destination Herat use the faster road option through Zaranj/Islam Qala border.
2.3.3 Afghanistan Land Border Crossing of Torkham (Pakistan)
Overview
Torkham is one of the major international border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It connects Afghanistan's Nangarhar province with Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is the busiest port of entry between the two countries, serving as a major transporting, shipping, and receiving site. Torkham is the entry point for most goods entering to the Central and Eastern Regions through the port of Karachi in Pakistan. Pakistan has completed the construction of a border gate, crossing terminal, and other associated infrastructure on its side of Torkham border in July 2016. The border gate is called Bab-i-Pakistan and the crossing terminal is called the Shaheed Major Ali Jawad Changezi Terminal.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Torkham Border |
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Province or District |
Mohmandra District of Nangarhar |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Jalalabad City (72.8 km) |
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Latitude |
34.122267 |
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Longitude |
71.093725 |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Afghanistan Custom Department |
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Contact Person |
Torkham Border Manager |
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Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Jalalabad International Airport (75.1 km) Truck Travel Time: 2 hr 30 minutes Car Travel time: 1 hr 30 minutes |
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Nearest Port |
Karachi Port. Pakistan (1425 km) |
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Other Information |
En route to the Torkham border to Jalalabad there are many fueling stations, hotels, and only one weighing bridge. |
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Hours of Operation |
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Mondays |
24 hrs |
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Tuesdays |
24 hrs |
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Wednesdays |
24 hrs |
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Thursdays |
24 hrs |
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Fridays |
24 hrs |
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Saturdays |
24 hrs |
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Sundays |
24 hrs |
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National Holidays
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21 March (Nawroz) 6 – 8 July (Eid-ul-Fitr) 18 August (Independence Day) 10 – 12 September (Eid-ul-Adha) 11 October (10th of Muharam) 12 December (Prophet’s Birthday) |
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Seasonal Constraints |
Climate is hot desert. It receives six to eight inches (152 to 203 mm) of rainfall per annum, which are limited to winter and the months of spring. Frosts are not common, and during the summer, the mercury can reach a maximum of 120°F (49°C). The roads are fully accessible during the all season of year. Climate/seasonal constrains are not affecting the road accessibility. |
Daily Capacity
The Jalalabad-Torkham road is very important trade and transport links with Pakistan. A significant share of Afghanistan's export and import trade is carried over this road. According to the traffic count survey, the average daily traffic volume on Torkham border link road is 1390 passages, out of which 79% are trucks. Buses and private vehicles represent the remaining. After years of conflict, Afghanistan’s customs and border management infrastructure and capacity have suffered severe setbacks. Today, a large group of bilateral and multilateral donors are involved in strengthening the capacity of the Government to effectively manage its borders. This joint effort has resulted in:
- reducing customs clearance time for trucks from 428 minutes to around 90 minutes
- increasing trade volumes by 300% from USD 2 billion to USD 8 billion, according to World Bank estimates
- enhancing customs revenue collection almost 700% from USD 50 million to nearly USD 400 million
Customs Clearance
Due to lack of space the customs clearance formalities are currently executed in Jalalabad.
Incoming trucks must present a stamped document (T1 form, formerly known as Ilmo Khabar) to the Border Police before going through customs clearance. The T1 form is a cargo declaration required when importing goods into Afghanistan. It is issued by the Ministry of Finance and distributed by the Department of Customs in Afghanistan and/or Trade Commission Secretariat in Peshawar. It contains the importer's name, place of arrival and destination, desired location of customs clearance and cargo type and weight.
The Transit Permit is a mandatory document. Afghan trucks entering Pakistan must obtain the transit permit from Pakistan embassy in Kabul and Pakistani trucks entering Afghanistan must obtain a road pass at the Afghan Trade Representative in Peshawar.
Challenges and waiting time are represented by the numerous controls at the border.
At each port, consignments are often delayed up to one week before it can be declared. Container shipments from a third country moving across the Pakistan-Afghan border is dictated by the Afghan Trade and Transport Agreement (ATTA) which has many shortcomings, including monopoly of the Pakistan railway and the inspection of goods and facilities for Afghan trucks. An Afghan Trade and Transit Invoice (ATTI) is needed in addition to the T1 form to pass through border posts and obtain clearance at ICDs. Road pass authorization is also needed from the Afghan Embassy.
The following is a step-by-step description of the Border Procedures at Torkham:
- Immigration: Passport, visa and vehicle documents check for foreign vehicles.
- Weighing: Record weight on a weight slip: Total weight, less tare weight = Cargo weight. Procedure may lead to importing extra traffic unofficially by mis-declaring the tare weight.
- Registration: T1 form and invoice. Customs check documents and record the details in two registers and writing the vehicle registration on both documents.
- Physical Examination: T1 form, Invoice, Packing list and weight slip. (Visual check of goods).
- Transit Document Verification: Documents of transit cargo stamped and signed and transit document issued clearing vehicle to proceed.
- Fees Payment: Bank invoice and the stamped Form.
- Director/Deputy stamp and signature.
- Release of Goods Transit to Jalalabad or Kabul: Customs issue a note to indicate that payment has been made to avoid requests for further payment at later checkpoints.
Currently, the daily capacity of custom clearance is from 100 – 300 trucks per day.
Afghanistan - 2.3.4 Afghanistan Land Border Crossing of Hairaton(Uzbekistan)
Overview
Hairaton is the main entry border point with Uzbekistan. It is an important modular hub, reached by road and railway through the Friendship Bridge, and through river crossing barges across the river Amu Darya.
Mazar is the main city in the district. The distance between Hairaton and Mazar is 76 km on a well-paved road.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Afghanistan: Hairaton Border Crossing Uzbekistan: |
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Province or District |
Surxondaryo Region, Uzbekistan Balkh Province, Afghanistan |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Mazar (76 km) |
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Latitude |
37.222409 |
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Longitude |
67.430467 |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
ASTRAS (a semi government entity in-charge for all imports whether barges, trucks or wagons). |
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Contact Person |
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Daily Capacity
Railway
The railway reaches Mazar Airport. It was built to be the used for supplying the NATO-ISAF mission in Afghanistan (2001 – 2014). Currently the cargo terminal is in Hairaton.
Road
The Friendship Bridge is crossed by an average of 100 trucks/day. The Customs offices are at Hairaton. Foreign trucks are requested driver’s visa.
Barges
A fleet of four barges with 200 to 400 MT capacity is available. They can carry bulk cargo. There is no Ro-Ro capacity. The barges are used mainly because cost effective in comparison to the truck fees for through the bridge.
Transshipment and Storage
Transshipment facilities are present at the barge terminal. There are 2 government owned warehouses with a total of 4000 m2 at the terminal.
Customs Clearance
All border crossing points, including Kabul Airport, Hairaton, Torkham, Islamqala, and Spinboldak follow the same customs procedures to allow cargo to enter into Afghanistan. The procedure is to provide the complete set of approved documents from the Customs and Revenue Department main office in Kabul to each entry point upon which access will be granted.
For more information on Customs in Afghanistan, please see the following link: 1.3 Afghanistan Customs Information.
2.3.5 Afghanistan Land Border Crossing of Islam Qala (Iran)
Overview
Islām Qala is a border town in the western Herat province of Afghanistan near the border with Iran. It is the official port of entry from neighboring Taybad, Iran. Islam Qala is part of the Kohsan District in Herat Province and is linked to the city of Herat via the Islam Qala-Herat Highway.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Islam Qala |
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Province or District |
Kohsan |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Islam Qala Town (10 km) |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
General Director of Islam Qala Border |
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Contact Person |
Said Farid Hashimi +93 (0)796206060 |
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Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Herat Airport (135 km) Truck Travel Time: 7-8 hrs Car Travel time: 3-4 hrs |
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Nearest Port |
Torghundi Border (230 km) Truck Travel Time: 14-15 hrs Car Travel time: 5-6 hrs |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Herat City (120 km) Truck Travel Time: 6-7 hrs Car Travel time: 2-3 hrs |
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Other Information
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Weighing Bridges are available in Islam Qala Road, 2 km to Customs. |
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Hours of Operation |
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Mondays |
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
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Tuesdays |
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
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Wednesdays |
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
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Thursdays |
8:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
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Fridays |
Off |
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Saturdays |
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
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Sundays |
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
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National Holidays |
Off |
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Seasonal Constraints |
Heavy flooding rarely results in road blockage in one point only. The border operation is never affected by weather conditions. |
Daily Capacity
Both trucks and small cars are crossing border to and from Afghanistan and Iran using one lane. An average of 130 trucks/day transit through this border. The average custom clearance processing timeis 3-4 days/truck.
Customs Clearance
Documents needed for the custom clearance:
- Tax Exemption Letter
- WB
- License
- T1 document will be provided by the forwarding agent.
Truck’s fee including the commission is around 85 USD.
Note:
Customs clearing has two steps. The initial step is at the border customs office introducing a consignment to Herat main Customs Department where customs clearing is processed and finalised for the imported goods.
2.3.6 Afghanistan Land Border Crossing of Torghundi
Overview
Torghundi is a border town in northern Herat province of Afghanistan. It is the first border crossing between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan while Aqina is the second one. The town of Serhetabat in Turkmenistan is located just a short drive from the border crossing. Torghundi is about 120 km from Herat City.
Torghundi is connected by a road plus a 1,520 mm gauge railroad with Serhetabat. The railroad was originally built in 1960 as a single track and was upgraded in 2017. Torghundi is the starting point of the Lapis Lazuli international transit route opened in 2018 linking Afghanistan to Turkey via Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Afghanistan: Torghundi Turkmenistan: Serhetabat |
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Province or District |
Herat Province |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Herat (120 km) Elevation: 2,224 ft (678 m) |
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Latitude |
35.257066 |
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Longitude |
62.281585 |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Ministry of Commerce & Ministry of Finance |
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Contact Person |
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Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Herat International Airport (130 km) Truck Travel Time: 5 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs |
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Nearest Port |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Herat Industrial Parks (130 km) Truck Travel Time: 5 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs |
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Other Information |
There are fuel stations and weighbridges on this route. |
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Hours of Operation |
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Mondays |
08:00 AM – 04:00 PM |
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Tuesdays |
08:00 AM – 04:00 PM |
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Wednesdays |
08:00 AM – 04:00 PM |
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Thursdays |
08:00 AM – 04:00 PM |
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Fridays |
Closed |
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Saturdays |
08:00 AM – 04:00 PM |
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Sundays |
08:00 AM – 04:00 PM |
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National Holidays |
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Daily Capacity
The Torghundi Border Crossing is used mainly for railway and truck movements. There is no reliable information about exact capacity in a day but the estimated capacity is 5,000 MT of food in a day.
Customs Clearance
Customs clearing takes place at the border upon entry of goods but the rate is different for every consignment as per the rules and regulations.
For more information on customs in Afghanistan, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.4 Afghanistan Railway Assessment
Overview
Afghanistan's rail network is still in the developing stage. The current rail lines connect neighbouring countries in the north with short stretches in Afghanistan.
The three lines are: Mazar-i-Sharif and the border town of Hairatan in Balkh province, which then connects with the rail network of neighbouring Uzbekistan. The second links Toraghundi in Herat province with Serhetabat in Turkmenistan. The third is between Aqina in Faryab province and neighbouring Turkmenistan. The country currently lacks a passenger rail service. All routes may experience delays during the winter season.
1.Hairatan-Uzbekistan Rail: The railway line connects Hairatan on the Uzbekistan-Afghan border to the city of Mazar-I-Sharif in northern Afghanistan. The railroad is a 1,520mm standard gauge with passing loops at every 20km. The railway line between Termez (Uzbekistan) and Hairatan (Afghanistan) operates nonstop throughout the year with no seasonal hindrance.
Hairatan railway station handling equipment
2.Torghundi-Turkmenistan Rail: Torghundi is connected by a road and a 1520 mm gauge railroad with Serhetabat. The railroad was originally built in 1960 as a single track and was upgraded in 2017. Torghundi has become the starting point of the Lapis-Lazuli trade route linking Afghanistan to Turkey via Turkmenistan. The Torghundi railway Station is located 120 km north of Heart city and about 300 meters from the zero point from the border with Turkmenistan. It takes 1.5 hours by car and 2.5 hours by truck to drive from the border to Herat city.
Torghundi- Serhetabat Railway Line
3. Aqina-Turkmenistan Rail: Aqina is the southern terminus of a railway line via Imamnazar to Kerki in Turkmenistan. Aqina itself is located in northern Faryab province of Afghanistan near the border with Turkmenistan. The 30 km railway line connects the Aqina port with Andkhoi in Turkmenistan.
4. Rahzanak Railway Station: Located 74kms west of the city of Herat at GPS coordinates 34.440833, 61.491667 in Herat Province. The entrance to the station is about 100 meters off the main tarmac road connecting Herat city and Islam Qala border crossing. All types of vehicles, trucks and heavy machineries can access the railway station easily. The closest border crossing to the station is the Islam Qala crossing between Iran and Afghanistan and the closest airport is the Herat Airport. It takes about 1 hour to reach Rahzanak railway station by car and approximately 1.5 hours by truck from Herat city. Rahzanak railway station is part of the Khaf-Herat Railway Project which was initially planned to be 225kms long cross-border railway between Iran and Afghanistan, linking eastern Iran to western Afghanistan. The Khaf-Herat line is a single-track standard-gauge railway with a track gauge of 1,435mm and heads south from Khaf and proceeds east, across a rugged and arid landscape. The maximum speed is expected to be 120km/h for freight trains and 160km/h for passenger trains, while the axle load is up to 25mt. Delays can be expected during the winter season; however, currently this railway station is not operational due to damage to its infrastructure and equipment. There is no clear timeline when it will be rehabilitated.
Rahzanak Railway Station
Warehouse at Rahzanak Station
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Hairatan Railway Station |
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Estimated throughput capacity at the railway station (MT or wagons): |
Up to 300 wagons per day (60-68 MT per wagon) |
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Handling Capacity |
Equipment operational? |
Number of operational Units |
Comments |
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Hand loading/offloading |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
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Reach stacker, Top loader |
Yes |
Yes |
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Grain Elevator |
No |
N/A |
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Forklift |
Yes |
Yes |
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Crane |
Yes |
Yes |
60 MT capacity |
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Bagging Equipment |
No |
No |
Only manual bagging between 30-40 wagons per day |
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Warehouse MHE (hand cart, pallet truck, etc) |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
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Other comments on handling capacity: |
The railway station has three ports within proximity of each other and all of them are well equipped. |
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Storage Type |
Y/N? |
Estimated Capacities |
Comments |
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Container Yard |
Yes |
3000 TEU's |
Possible to store up to 3000 containers in the railway station yard. |
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Reefer Connections |
No |
N/A |
Not operational |
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Silo Facilities |
No |
N/A |
No silo facility to store bulk commodities |
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Covered Warehouse |
Yes |
Combined space of 36,550 m2 | |
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Bonded |
Yes |
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Climate Controlled |
No |
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Cold storage |
No |
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Security: |
☒ Fence ☒ Guards ☒ Light ☒ Alert Procedures ☒ Fire truck/response crew ☒ Communications |
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| Other Comments | |||
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Connected to other transport |
Road |
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Other general comments:
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The railway station has up to 600 staff operating at any given day. The railway line has five ports inside Afghanistan, but two of them which are located outside of Hairatan are not operational. (One station is on the way to Mazar-I-Sharif and another station at Mazar-I-Sharif airport). The railway station provides 15 days of free storage service. After 15 days, consignee is required to pay storage fee. Storage capacity of the three ports is as follows:
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Torghundi Railway Station |
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Estimated throughput capacity at the railway station (MT or wagons): |
An average of 25 wagons per day with one train. Each wagon has capacity of up to 65 MT if loaded with bagged commodities. |
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Handling Capacity |
Equipment operational? |
Number of operational Units |
Comments |
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Hand loading/offloading |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
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Reach-stacker, Top-loader |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
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Grain Elevator |
No |
No |
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Forklift |
Yes |
Yes |
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Crane |
Yes |
Yes |
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Bagging Equipment |
No |
No |
Manpower available for bagging |
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Warehouse MHE (hand cart, pallet truck, etc) |
Yes |
Yes |
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Other comments on handling capacity: |
Different varieties of crane are available on site. |
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Storage Type |
Y/N? |
Estimated Capacities |
Comments |
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Container Yard |
Yes |
200 TEUs |
Open area available to keep containers on site. |
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Reefer Connections |
Yes |
- |
Available to setup line and connect reefer containers upon request |
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Silo Facilities |
No |
None |
N/A |
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Covered Warehouse |
Yes | 10,000 m2 | |
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Bonded |
Yes |
10,000 m2 |
All storage facilities are bonded. |
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Climate Controlled |
No |
None |
N/A |
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Cold storage |
No |
None | N/A |
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Security: |
☒ Fence ☒ Guards ☒ Light ☒ Alert Procedures ☒ Fire truck/response crew ☒ Communications |
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| Other Comments | |||
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Connected to other transport |
Station is connected to the Herat – Torghundi highway. |
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Rahzanak Railway Station |
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Estimated throughput capacity at the railway station (MT or wagons per hour): |
Station is not operational |
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Handling Capacity |
Equipment operational? |
Number of operational units |
Comments |
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Hand loading/offloading |
No |
N/A |
There is no equipment at the station. |
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Reach-stacker, Top-loader |
No |
No |
None |
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Grain Elevator |
No |
No |
None |
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Forklift |
No |
No |
None |
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Crane |
No |
No |
None |
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Bagging Equipment |
No |
No |
None |
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Warehouse MHE (hand cart, pallet truck, etc) |
No |
No |
None |
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Other comments on handling capacity: |
Permanent covered storage structure is present. No equipment on-site. |
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Storage Type |
Y/N |
Estimated Capacities |
Comments |
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Container Yard |
Yes |
30-40 TEUs |
Open area available to keep containers on site. |
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Reefer Connections |
No |
None |
Station appears to be connected to an electric grid, but currently there is no electricity on site. |
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Silo Facilities |
No |
None |
No silo facility present |
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Covered Warehouse |
Yes |
1600 m2 |
Two covered storage facilities present; each with dimension of 40 m x 20 m x5 m |
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Bonded |
Undetermined |
Undetermined |
It is not clear if the two storage facilities on site are bonded or not. |
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Climate Controlled |
No |
None |
N/A |
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Cold storage |
No |
None |
N/A |
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Security: |
☒ Fence |
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| Other Comments |
No guards, light, communication or first responders on site. |
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Connected to other transport |
Road. Station is connected to the Herat – Islam Qala highway. |
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Other general comments: |
Railway line around the station is intact. The station main building structure has been damaged. The two permanent covered warehouse structure are intact but there is no warehouse equipment present for loading, offloading and stacking cargo. Mobile network works around the station. |
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2.5 Afghanistan Waterways Assessment
Northern Region (Hairaton River Port)
Landlocked Afghanistan has no seaports but the Amu Darya River, which forms part of the nation's border with Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, does have boat/barge traffic. While there are other rivers in the country, none of them are navigable. The only existing river port in Afghanistan is located in the Northern city of Hairaton. Cargo is currently coming directly from Termez via Amu Daria passing 18 KM against stream by barges, which are pulled by tug boats. The barges have a possibility to carry only bulk cargo to Hairaton River Port with a capacity of 2x200 MT and 2x400MT barges. The water port is located within the Port 1 of Hairatan Railway Station which has five corrugated sheet storage structures with a total capacity of 7500 square meters. Several more bonded storage facilities which could be accessed by road are also available in close proximity.
Company Information
For information on Afghanistan Waterways contact details, please see the following link: 4.2.4 Afghanistan Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Amu Darya River
Hairatan River Port
Afghanistan Uzbekistan Friendship Bridge
Hairatan Water Port
2.6 Afghanistan Storage Assessment
Storage capacity respecting minimum quality and security standards is scarce in Afghanistan. Damaged warehouses or structures lacking proper fencing and secure standards cannot be considered.
Contacts with Government or privately-owned warehouse to must be established at local level.
Some capacity and storekeeping management for humanitarian commodities can be available through the WFP established warehousing capacity.
The storage space must be requested and negotiated by humanitarian organizations, and might be allocated, in consideration of available space.
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
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Area/Sub Offices |
Location |
Description |
Capacity (MT) |
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Mazar |
WFP compound |
14 Wiikhalls (32X10) and 14 Wiikhalls (24x10) |
14,000.000 |
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Kandahar |
Kishla-E-Jadid |
8 Wiikhalls (32X10) and 7 Wiikhalls (24X10) |
7,120.000 |
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Kandahar |
Spinboldak |
one metallic warehouse and 2 platform, total 11,324 m2 (128.96mX87.8M) |
2,400.000 |
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Faizabad |
Faizabad New City |
3 WiikHalls (30X20) and 4 WiikHalls (32X10) |
4,620.000 |
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Herat |
New Warehouse, Herat City, Khaja Abdullah-e-Ansary Street. 36000 squire meter |
18 WiikHalls (32X10) |
5,000.000 |
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Kabul |
New Warehouse Complex, behind Kabul Airport, Archieve No. 208, plot size 59,845 square meter |
2 x 7500 MT capacity |
15,000.000 |
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Jalalabad |
Farm-e-Hadda |
26 Wiikhalls (6x32x10), (2X10x10), (18X20X10) |
8,000.000 |
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Refrigerated rooms and Cold Chain
facilities
The MoPH manages refrigerated rooms and cold
chain facilities. WHO have fitted out the ref rooms infrastructures
and donated cold chain equipment.
Information on dimension and available space can be obtained from
the MoPH
2.7 Afghanistan Milling Assessment
Overview
Afghanistan has approximately 200 milling companies operating throughout the country. However, there are about 25 big milling companies who have the capacity to mill between 150 to 300 MT of WHF per day.
Lately, local Afghan traders have been importing WHF at a lower price from the surrounding countries. WHF production is cheaper in the neighbouring countries like Kazakhstan, Pakistan and others as they have sustainable electric power, better machineries and infrastructure. In general, imported WHF is sold between the range of $450 to $520 /MT. The local bakeries in major towns and cities buy the most expensive (high quality WHF) at $520/MT. Businesses located in rural areas buy the average quality of WHF by paying the average price around $485/MT. The lower quality imported WHF is purchased by individual households/families who make bread at home by paying $450/MT, and these individual households/families make the biggest market share. On the other hand, domestic milling industries sale their WHF around the mid-range price, as a result they automatically lose the biggest market share.
Associations/Unions
The milling industry has an association in Kabul which functions as a union representing the almost 200 domestic companies. The association does not interfere on price fixing, but rather operate with the government and other traders on ways to strengthen the milling industry so that they are can compete with the imported WHF.
Due to regulations set by international institutions, Afghanistan cannot subsidise directly the domestic milling industry. Although it is estimated that the 200 plus milling companies have the capacity to produce WHF for the whole of Afghanistan, due to high competition with the imported WHF, the industry is not able to grow or even operate at full capacity. In fact, there are milling companies who only operate for seven months a year from June to December whenever there is local wheat grain harvest. But this approach has forced some millers to go out of business as it is not sustainable.
Regional Suppliers
|
Millers |
Province |
Geographic Area |
|---|---|---|
|
Bakhtar Flour Mill |
Kabul |
Central |
|
Khoshe Gandom Flour Mill |
Kabul |
Central |
|
Sabawoon Zubair Flour Mill |
Jalalabad |
East |
|
Amir Faisal Flour Mill |
Mazar |
North |
|
Mustafa Jamal Flour Mill |
Mazar |
North |
|
Pesaran Mawdoodi Flour Mill |
Mazar |
North |
|
Arya Flour Mill |
Herat |
West |
|
Tarhe Naw Flour Mill |
Herat |
West |
|
Barakat Hariwa Flour Mill |
Herat |
West |
|
Dehqan Muslim Flour Mill |
Herat |
West |
WFP Vulnerability and Analysis Mapping (VAM):
http://vam.wfp.org/sites/mvam_monitoring/afghanistan.html
Pictures: WFP Archive