2 Liberia Logistics Infrastructure
Roads
Despite the Ebola outbreak and other challenges affecting a post-conflict and fragile country, the Liberian government is making important strides to better connect the country’s remote areas with its capital Monrovia. Supported by the World Bank and other development partners, the Liberia Road Asset Management Project is building and rehabilitating some 250 kilometres of road from Monrovia to the Guinea border corridor to more effectively integrate the hinterland with the capital. Once completed, the flagship transport project will connect the entire country, reducing the risks of further fragility that often tends to affect more remote and disconnected areas, and bringing a broader socio-economic impact. China Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO), a construction firm, is currently rehabilitating Lot 1 of the Monrovia-Gbarnga-Ganta-Guinea border road corridor. “This is one of the largest road projects in a country with a huge infrastructure deficit currently trying to make up for the disruptions caused by the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak,” said World Bank Liberia Country Manager Inguna Dobraja. “The project will improve the dilapidated road infrastructure and connectivity that Liberians need to have access to markets and basic social services.” An estimated 300,000 people will directly benefit (51% being women) from an increased access to mobility, markets, and basic services like education and health facilities.
The project is financed by the World Bank and the Liberia Reconstruction Trust Fund (LRTF) for a total of $300 million. The LRTF is a multi-donor trust fund for infrastructure, which is supported by the European Union, and the governments of Great Britain (DfID), Sweden (Sida), Ireland (Irish Aid), Norway and Germany (KfW), and the World Bank. The LRTF is administered by the World Bank and supervised by an Oversight Committee comprising the Government of Liberia and contributing donors. An estimated US $323 million to transform Liberia’s roads Monrovia – Gbarnga and Gbarnga – Ganta to the Guinea border.
Energy
An estimated 216 MW of power to be produced by 2015:
• Financing has been secured and progress is underway on the Mount Coffee hydro plant.
• The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) has been established with the aim to administer electrification to rural areas through renewable energy technologies.
• The Côte d’Ivoire–Liberia–Sierra Leone–Guinea (CLSG) Interconnection Project is being undertaken by the West African Power Pool (WAPP).
Sea Ports
Several initiatives are underway to improve port management and efficiency:
• The country has four ports: Monrovia, Buchanan, Greenville and Harper.
• Monrovia and Buchanan ports are International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Compliant.
• APM Terminals have been contracted to handle Monrovia port operations.
• China Union and Western Cluster will undertake further rehabilitation of Monrovia port under their concession agreements.
• The Ports Master Plan covering the next 25 years is being developed.
Airports
Several international airlines serving Monrovia provide the infrastructure to carry air cargo to US, Europe and other African countries.
• There are 140 airports/airstrips registered in Liberia, but Roberts International Airport (also known as Robertsfield), 45 km southeast of Monrovia, is the country’s only international airport. Spriggs Payne Airport, close to the centre of Monrovia, acts as a domestic/regional airport.
• The country currently receives airlines such as SN Brussels, British Airways, Delta Airlines, Kenya Airways, DHL, Gambia Bird, Air Maroc, ASKY Airlines. British Airways, Delta Airlines, and Gambia Bird have suspended their services to Liberia.
The following sections contain information on the logistics infrastructure of Liberia.
2.1 Liberia Port Assessment
There are four ports in Liberia. Monrovia, which is the main port in the country, is considered as an international entry point. Buchanan is the second largest port in the country. The two others, Harper and Greenville, are small ports without any significant infrastructure available and are not considered as international ports.
2.1.2 Liberia Port of Harper
Key port information can also be found at the following links:
Maritime Database information on Liberia
National Port Authority of Liberia
Port Overview
The port of Harper is the smallest of the four sea ports in Liberia. The port is about 9.23 acres in size. The administrative building and the workshop are located at the south-eastern end of the port, the operations department is at the south- western part, while the pier is located at the north of the port. The port has a 100 meters long re–enforced concrete pier with an available water depth of 5.5 meters (at high tide) on both sides.
| Port Location and Contact | |
|---|---|
| Country | Liberia |
| Province or District | Harper District, Maryland |
| Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port | Harper (1 km) |
| Port's Complete Name | Port of Harper |
| Latitude |
4.366212 |
| Longitude |
-7.728721 |
| Managing Company or Port Authority | National Port Authority |
| Management Contact Person | William Wallace (+886 602 078) |
| Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals / Departures |
Roberts International Airport, Monrovia, Air France, SN Brussels, Kenya Airways, Air Cote D’Ivoire, ASKY, AWA |
Port Pictures
Damaged Pier Damaged Warehouse Administration Building Container Field
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Port is currently being used to import food stuffs and construction materials from Monrovia. The port exports teak and rubber to Buchanan.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
Harper Port was established for exporting oil palm, rubber, and timber while at the same time importing machinery, building materials, petroleum products and other consumable goods to serve the people of south-eastern Liberia. However, since the civil war, these activities are no longer effective or functional. Presently, Harper Sea Port is now solely engaged in container movement and other general cargo handling for humanitarian services. Harper Port is virtually dormant with limited activities and is occupied with dilapidated buildings and old containers placed in the open field.
The port has:
- Draft limitation and it needs dredging,
- no storage facility and limited berthing facilities
- Therefore can only accommodate vessels with maximum draft of 5.5M.
- Presently there is no multipurpose vessel there by leading to no tug and pilot services at Harper Port.
There is no time wasted as vessels come and go at will.
- Dredging is urgently required.
- Open storage is available.
- There is one conventional berth at this location.
- There are no navigational aids however fishing canoes are used to guide captains arriving for their first time to Harper.
The Port of Harper handled approximately 7000 MT in 2019.
|
Seasonal Constraints |
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|---|---|---|
|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
|
|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
(From May to Oct) More cargo handled in Harper Port during the rainy season then in the dry season. |
|
Major Import Campaigns |
N/A |
The main commodities transiting through Harper are construction materials and food imported from Monrovia. |
|
Other Comments |
N/A |
|
|
Handling Figures for 2019 |
|
|---|---|
|
Vessel Calls |
4 vessels visited Harper Port with a total number of 41 visits. |
|
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
N/A |
|
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2019 |
|
|---|---|
|
Bulk (MT) |
N/A |
|
Break bulk (MT) |
Break Bulk traffic for 2019 was 7000 MT |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
N/A
Berthing Specifications
|
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length |
Maximum Draft |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Conventional Berth |
1 |
100 m |
5.5 m |
There is only one conventional berth in Harper Port, measuring 100 m in length with a maximum draft of 5.5 m.
General Cargo Handling Berths
There is only one conventional berth in Harper Port.
Port Handling Equipment
Harper Sea Port is owned by the Liberian Government and managed by the National Port Authority (NPA). Presently the Harper Sea Port lacks the requisite port handling equipment that are needed for the day to day operation of the port. Additionally, there is no container terminal available as containers are exposed to the salt wind in the open field.
|
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dockside Crane |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Container Gantries |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Mobile Cranes |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Reachstacker |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
|
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Transtainer |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
2 X 5 MT |
Operational |
Container Facilities
No container terminal facility at Harper Sea Port. Containers are exposed in the open field at the port.
Customs Guidance
In the past, Customs appraised and examine Cargo before NPA delivered it to the consignees after the required payments had been carried out. Currently, Customs services are not yet available in the Harper Sea port. Meanwhile, NPA is conducting all the affairs of the Harper Port. Customs Officials and processes are available in Harper. However, not used by the port as all the traffic is domestic.
For information on Liberia Port customs guidance, please see the following link: 1.3 Liberia Customs Information
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
There is no multipurpose terminal at Harper Port.
Grain and Bulk Handling
Currently not available at the port.
Main Storage Handling
The open-air storage area is 1050 m2.
Stevedoring
Casual labourers are employed by the Logic Marine Agency, who are also used for handling teak.
Hinterland Information
Goods leave the port by means of local transport such as trucks and other vehicles.
Port Security
Security is managed by the Liberian Sea Port Police.
| Security | |
|---|---|
| ISPS Compliant | Not compliant as all traffic is domestic. |
| Current ISPS Level | N/A |
| Police Boats | None |
| Fire Engines | None |
Liberia - 2.1.1 Liberia Port of Monrovia
Key port information can also be found at the following links:
Maritime Database information on Liberia
National Port Authority of Liberia
Port Overview
APM Terminals has constructed a 600-meter quay at the Freeport of Monrovia with a 50-year warranty. The quay project costs US $50 million and is in compliance with the Concession Agreement signed with the Liberian Government. The commencement of a US $34.5 million terminal modernization program, which is expected to be completed in 23 months, will include safety features, a new Administration and Operations building, yard pavement, new cargo gates, real time updates of container movements; a conventional drainage system; a biometric access control system, a closed circuit television system and a GPS base container location system. When completed, the terminal will have a storage capacity of over 10,000 TEUs. During the construction period, the existing container stacking area will become more compressed, resulting in block-stacking of containers and increased yard density. APM Terminals Liberia’s import cargo volume has increased by 33 per cent as of the first half of 2015 compared with the same period in 2014. The reduced yard space resulting from the construction and the recent surge in volumes, will undoubtedly adversely affect their service delivery during the course of the project.
|
Port Location and Contacts |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Liberia |
|
Province or District |
Montserrado |
|
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Monrovia Distance: 1 km |
|
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Monrovia |
|
Latitude |
6.566667 |
|
Longitude |
-10.78333 |
|
Managing Company or Port Authority |
National Port Authority APM Terminal for the main quay |
|
Management Contact Person |
George G. Adjei |
|
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: Roberts International Airport Airlines: Royal Air Morocco, British Airways, Kenya Airways |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The main company is APM Terminals which manages the container and bulk terminal. The landowner is the National Port Authority.
For information on Liberia port contact details, please see the following link: 4.4. Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
The Port of Monrovia is the gateway to Liberia and its capital city, where 90% of the country’s economic activity takes place. APMT is planning to double the actual capacity of the port by introducing new equipment such as a modern terminal operating system and a terminal accounting system. The port currently is not congested and there is no established priority for humanitarian cargo.
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Yes / No |
From <month> to <month> |
|---|---|---|
|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
May to October |
|
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
|
Handling Figures |
Year: 2014 |
|---|---|
|
Vessel Calls |
391 |
|
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
78,579 |
|
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk |
Year: 2014 |
|---|---|
|
Bulk (MT) |
560,000 |
|
Break bulk (MT) |
240,000 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
It is recommended to contact APMT directly for any inquiry on charges and rates. However, the charges applicable by APMT can be found in Annex I: Tariffs of APM Terminals Liberia Ltd.
Berthing Specifications
|
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Conventional Berth |
1 |
200 |
12.5 |
|
Container Berth |
1 |
200 |
12.5 |
|
Silo Berth |
1 |
200 |
12.5 |
|
Berthing Tugs |
2 |
There is only one newly constructed quay of 600 m long available in the terminal and which is divided to 3 sections or berths (1, 2 and 3). The silo berth is usually n. 1, the container berth is n.2 because it is in the middle and the 3rd berth is used as the conventional berth. In case of need, any berth can be used for other purposes than here before indicated. The port is not provided with fixed shore cranes and therefore all vessels calling the port must be prepared to operate with their own crane.
General Cargo Handling Berths
|
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
|---|---|
|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
1 jetty |
|
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
1 jetty |
|
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
1 commercial quay |
|
Other Imports |
1 commercial quay |
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment is managed privately by APM Terminal. In addition to the equipment here below, the Terminal has 2 empty handlers of a capacity of 10 mt each.
|
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dockside Crane |
No |
||
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Container Gantries |
No |
||
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Mobile Cranes |
No |
||
|
Reachstacker |
Yes |
6 x 45 mt |
In good condition. Expecting additional 2 in November 2015. |
|
RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer) |
Yes |
There are 9 terminal tractors to transport from the quay to the storage yard. |
|
|
Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines |
No |
||
|
Transtrainer |
No |
||
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
1 x 14 mt |
All 4x4 and in good condition |
Container Facilities
The container facility is composed of the quay, container yard and a building for the APMT administration.
|
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
|---|---|---|
|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Other Capacity Details |
||
|
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day) |
n/a |
|
|
Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) |
120 |
|
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication) |
Depends on the vessel’s cranes. |
|
|
Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift) |
There are 2 shifts per day. |
Customs Guidance
There is a customs office at the port and outside the terminal. All the relevant documents concerning any shipment should be finalised by the Customs before the arrival of the ship at the port.
Shipping & Clearing Procedures
STEP A:
1. Arrange shipment of cargo through a reputable shipping company or freight forwarder.
2. Obtain and transmit the original Bill of Lading and invoice to the consignee before the cargo arrives.
3. Contact BIVAC at the port of origin to arrange for pre-inspection. The consignee will be given a CRF (Clean Report of Finding) certificate.
STEP B1: CARGO WITH PRE-SHIPMENT INSPECTION (PI)
1. Take a copy of the pre-inspection report (or CRF), the Bill of Lading and the invoices to the Ministry of Commerce counter for IPD (Import Permit Declaration) processing and to BIVAC for inspection approval. (For Freeport of Monrovia customers, visit the One-Stop-Shop in the Freeport of Monrovia).
2. Proceed to the Bank Section for Payment Slip and make a payment at the Central Bank for government duties, and the private bank for terminal and port charges.
3. Proceed to the In-Gate office for logging of documents, to the Collector’s Office for approval and sealing, and the Wharfing Section for manifest closure.
4. Proceed to the cargo yard, where your container or non-containerized cargo can be inspected by the clearing agent/broker and loaded for inland transport to final destination.
STEP B2: CARGO WITHOUT PRE-SHIPMENT INSPECTION / OR DESIGNATION INSPECTION (DI)
1. Follow Step BI, 1 through 3.
2. Cargo is transported from the cargo yard to the BIVAC yard for scanning and x-ray for verification against the items declaration list; Cargo or container is then relocated to cargo yard.
3. Proceed to the cargo yard, where your container or non-containerized cargo can be inspected.
Moreover, to send and clear goods through the NPA, customers work in tandem with their shipping line and the One Stop Shop in the Freeport of Monrovia to obtain documents needed for clearance and to pay duties and port charges. The One-Stop-Shop is a clearing house with the mandate to assist all importing and exporting customers with cargo clearing in a central location. It consists of the BIVAC, Central Bank, two commercial banks, Customs and APM Terminals. The One-Stop-Shop was launched in 2009 in collaboration with the NPA, the Government of Liberia and international development partners in an effort to reduce barriers to trade. With the strategic location of all relevant agents in one place, the steps to clear goods from the Freeport of Monrovia have reduced dramatically.
For information on Liberia Port customs guidance, please see the following link: 1.3 Liberia Customs Information
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
The only terminal available at the Port is a multipurpose terminal managed by APM Terminal.
Grain and Bulk Handling
There are no facilities at the port for grain and bulk handling and there are no companies available for bagging. To note that there are 4 grabs for grain that the APM Terminal can facilitate during the offloading of grains if requested.
Main Storage Terminal
The main storage area in the Terminal is the yard for the containers which is around 10 hectares. There are no storage facilities in the Terminal for general cargo, bagged or bulk if not containerized.
Stevedoring
APMT subcontracts companies for stevedoring to do the handling of the vessel, lashing and unlashing the containers. At the Terminal there are 250 AMPT staff and 300 subcontractors’ labourers at any given time.
Hinterland Information
For general loose cargo and rice, take into consideration that there is no storage facility at the terminal immediately after the arrival of the ship. The cargo is offloaded from the vessel directly on the trucks provided by the Monrovia Freeport Truckers Association. For the containers, they are offloaded on the empty handlers which will position them in the container stock area.
The Terminal security has been enhanced in the last years. The security services are subcontracted by APMT and there is ongoing project to install CCCTV in the port to monitor all movements. APM Terminal ensures adequate lighting during the night which helps in increasing the security standards in the Terminal. To note that the APM Terminal uses its own generators for electricity and is not linked to the national grid.
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Security |
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|---|---|---|
|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
|
|
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional |
|
Police Boats |
1 |
|
|
Fire Engines |
No |
2.2 Liberia Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at: World Aero Data information on Liberia
Liberia Civil Aviation Authority, established in 2005, regulates the aviation sector in the country. Currently there is no national carrier. Only few chartered companies offer their services internally and regionally.
For information on Liberia Airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.5 Liberia Airport Company Contact List
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
For Overflight/Landing permit request application for non-scheduled passengers / cargo flights must contact the following:
| Phone | ||
|---|---|---|
| Liberia CAA landing Permit | lcaalandingpermit@liberiacaa.com | (231) 776-998-819 |
| Liberia CAA Over Flight | lcaaoverflt@liberiacaa.com | (231) 776-998-819 |
A 72 hours processing lead time is required for a landing or over flight permit to be issued by the Authority. The only exceptions are emergency and diplomatic clearances where the permit will be issued only after the receipt of the request. In order to facilitate the process for frequent requesting users, LCCA is developing a database to expedite this process. All end users who completely fill up the below form through which they will have their data on file, can request within 48 hours and receive the necessary permit. For all other requests, the regular 72 hour time frame will remain enforced.
Under the Air Service Licensing Regulation, copies of the following documents must be submitted for each aircraft to be operated in and out of Liberia along with the completed application form for Air Service Licenses.
1. Application for Air Service License (ASL); form no. FSS-GEN- FORM 007A01/2006 must be filled for the issuance or renewal of ASL.
2. Aircraft information:
- Certificate of Airworthiness
- Radio Station License
- Weight & Balance Report for Aircraft
- Certificate of Insurance
- Certificate of Registration
- Aircraft equipment listing
- Maintenance release
- Operating Permit from Country of Registry (AOC)
3. Pilot information:
- Pilot’s License with type ratings
- Pilot’s Medical Certificate
- Supporting Documents – Aircraft and Pilot (Employers’ ID card or contract)
- Pilot’s Passport
- Pilot’s Visa into Liberia
- Proficiency check report (recurrent training) REVISED 02 2011 FSS-RQ DOC 007A 02/2006
- Total hours by type and position
- Dangerous goods training record
- CRM if applicable
- Pilot’s initial aircraft type training report
- Emergency underwriter training (if applicable)
- Radio Telephony License
4. Other requirements:
- Emergency Response Plan
- Aircraft Operator’s Security Program to be approved by LCAA
- Copy of the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) that encompasses Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea
- Company Operation Manual
- All pertinent documents of the aircraft, flight and maintenance crew must be submitted to LCAA
- Aircraft and operational home base facilities (maintenance organization) are to be inspected by LCAA Inspectors prior to issuance of ASL
- Operator who wishes to include additional aircraft on the Air Service License already issued, will be required to pay a fee of US $1,800.00 for each additional aircraft to be included on your license. The duration of Air Service License is 12 Calendar Months.
- Aircraft and operational home base facilities (maintenance organization) are to be inspected by LCAA Inspectors prior to aircraft arrival in Liberia
- An ASL fee of US $3,000 for short haul regional operation in and out of Liberia
- An ASL fee of US $5,000 for long haul regional operation in and out of Liberia
5. Business Registration, Documentations (Local and or Foreign):
- Legal document - which serves to officially provide the link between the Foreign Base Company, the operator of the aircraft, and the locally registered company (if applicable)
- Report including availability of financial resources and composition of Capital (if applicable)
- Feasibility studies and 5-year business plan (if applicable)
2.2.1 Liberia Roberts International Airport
Roberts International Airport (IATA: ROB, ICAO: GLRB), informally also known as Robertsfield, is an international airport in the West African nation of Liberia. Located near the town of Harbel, the single runway airport is about 35 miles (56 km) outside of the nation's capital of Monrovia, and as an origin and destination point is referred to as "Monrovia" and locally is often referred to simply as "RIA."
The facility, with its 11,000 feet (3,400 m) long runway, was an emergency landing site for the United States' Space Shuttle program and is the principal airport in the country and one of only two with paved runways in the nation. The airport is named in honor of Joseph Jenkins Roberts, the first President of Liberia.
|
Location Details |
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Country |
Liberia |
Latitude |
6.233789 |
|
Province / District |
Marguibi County |
Longitude |
-10.36231 |
|
Town or City (Closest) |
Monrovia |
Elevation (ft and m) |
31 ft / 9 m |
|
Airfield Name |
Roberts Intl Airport |
IATA and ICAO Codes |
ROB & GLBR |
|
Open From (hours) |
00:00 |
Open To (hours) |
24:00 |
Runways
There is only one runway at the airport. There is plan to rehabilitate the runway in the first semester of 2016. There is no helipad designated as such but helicopters can land easily at the runway and in the parking area.
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
11,000 ft (3,535 m) x 150 ft (46 m) |
|
Orientation |
0422 |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
There is one Terminal at the airport and the services offered are limited. There are some small shops at the duty free with one selling biscuits and soft drinks.
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
No |
|
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) |
8 |
|
Catering Services |
No |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
|
Base Operating Room |
No |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
No |
VOR |
To be installed by December 2015. |
|
ILS |
Yes |
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Due to the Ebola virus epidemic in Liberia, certain airlines have suspended various and/or all services to Roberts International Airport. Currently the following airlines are serving the airport:
- Royal Air Maroc
- Brussels Air
- Air Cote d’Ivoire
- DHL cargo
- ARIK Air
|
Performance for 2014 |
Annual Figures |
Monthly |
Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total aircraft movements |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Total passengers |
166,876 |
13,906 |
463 |
|
Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
366 mt |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
1,711.786 mt |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
217 |
18 |
0.6 |
Airport Operating Details
|
Operating Details |
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: |
AN-124, B-747, B-777, B-767 |
||
|
Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet |
B-747, B-767, A-330 |
||
|
Total aircraft parking area (m²) |
n/a |
||
|
Storage Area (mt) |
366 mt |
Cubic Meters (m³) |
366 m³ |
|
Cargo Handling Equipment Available |
Yes |
If "Yes" specify below |
|
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (mt) |
30 mt |
|
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 |
Yes |
||
|
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
Storage Facilities
There is a very limited storage facility at the airport composed of the basement at the terminal. There is a project in the pipeline to increase the storage capacity.
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
More detailed Navigation charges can be found in the following annex: Annex II: Roberts Airport Charges
|
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
Night Landing |
Night Take-Off |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
0 |
7,000 |
50 |
50 |
|
7,001 |
136,000 |
50 |
50 |
|
136,001 |
and over |
50 |
50 |
|
Note 1: Night landing hours are between 1800 - 0700 hours Note 2: Parking charges are for each 6 hours or part thereof Note 3: All of these charges are administered by the National Airport Authority. |
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Fuel Services Charges
The fuel is provided by Total Liberia which should be contacted directly by the air carrier to pay them. The airport is not responsible for this operation.
|
Price per Unit |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
0.85 |
|
Avgas |
2.3775 |
Cargo Terminal Charges
|
Import |
Rate US$ / kg |
|---|---|
|
Handling Charge per kg |
$0.10 + $10 |
|
Break Bulk Fee |
n/a |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
$0.10 + $10 |
|
Strong Room – per consignment |
n/a |
|
Cold Storage Fee |
$0.20 + $10 |
|
Delivery outside normal working hours |
n/a |
|
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
n/a |
|
Storage per kg per day – Grace period hours |
10 grace period |
|
Export |
Rate US$ / kg |
|
Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo |
5% kg + $10 |
|
International Air WayBill |
$10 |
|
Local Air WayBill |
$10 |
|
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
$10 |
|
Air Way Bill Documentation |
$10 |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
n/a |
|
Storage charges per kg per day |
5% kg x days |
Air-bridge Charges
There is no Air-bridge available at the airport.
Security
The security is ensured by the National Air Authority. A scanner machine is available to scan the luggage at the terminal. The level of security is fair.
Companies Available
For information on Liberia Airport contact details, please see the following links:
4.5 Liberia Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
2.2.2 Liberia Spriggs Payne International Airport
Overview
The James Spriggs Payne Airport is 6 km away from Monrovia and is used for regional and domestic flights. The airport is administered by JSPA management under the jurisdiction of the Liberia Airport Authority which manages all the domestic airfields in the country.
Runway repair work at Spriggs Payne Airfield was completed in 2014. Taxiway A is now open between the runway holding point B and the runway. The rest of taxiway A, adjoining the apron and including parking position SP 4, is open to aerodrome traffic. The airport is closed during the night.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Liberia |
|
Province or District |
Montserrado |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Monrovia |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
James Spriggs Payne Airport |
|
Latitude |
6.288421 |
|
Longitude |
-10.760738 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
25ft/8m |
|
IATA Code |
MLW |
|
ICAO Code |
GLMR |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Liberia Airport Authority |
|
Management Contact Person |
Emmanuel Taplah emmanuel.taplah@robairport.com +231886525276 and 231770555111 |
|
Open From (hours) |
Sun Rise |
|
Open To (hours) |
Sun Set |
Airport Picture
Runways
There is one runway at the airport.
|
Runway #1 - 05 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
6,000 feet (1,829 m) x 100 feet (30 m) |
|
Orientation |
05 / 23 |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
|
Helipad #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Present (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Largest helicopter that can land |
Mi-26 |
|
Width and Length (metres) |
40 m x 40 m |
|
Surface |
Asphalt / Laterite |
Airport Infrastructure Details
| Infrastructure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger / Cargo Security Screening | Yes | Runway Lighting | Yes |
| Refueling Capacity | No | Ground Handling Services | No |
| Air Traffic Control | N/A | Fire Fighting Equipment | Yes, Category 5 |
| Weather Information | Yes | Aircraft Parking Space | N/A |
| Navigation Aids | N/A | Perimeter Fencing | N/A |
| Windsock | N/A | ||
Fuel Service Charges
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
US $ per gallon 2.89 to 3.21 / litres ($2.89 per gallon for international and $3.21 for domestic) |
|
Avgas |
N/A |
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.3 Liberia Greenville National Airfield
Airport Overview
The airfield is only used by ASPEN / MAF flights.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Liberia |
|
Province or District |
Greenville District / Sinoe County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Greenville (4km) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Greenville/Sinoe Airport R.E. Murray Airport |
|
Latitude |
5.035348 |
|
Longitude |
-9.063423 |
|
Elevation |
14.5 m |
|
IATA Code |
SNI |
|
ICAO Code |
GLGE |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
Liberian Red Cross |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1,313 m x 30 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
01/19 |
|
Runway Surface |
Laterite |
|
Runway Condition |
Usable |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes, manual physical check carried out |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
Yes, from drums |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes, available space for parking 2 aircraft |
|
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Damaged |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
2.2.4 Liberia Cape Palmas A. Tubman Airport (Harper District)
Airport Overview
There are two available Runways: 23 and 05. Helicopters are not restricted.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Liberia |
|
Province or District |
Harper District / Maryland / County |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Harper City |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Cape Palmas A. Tubman Airport |
|
Latitude |
4.369275 |
|
Longitude |
-7.685122 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
12.5 m |
|
IATA Code |
CPA |
|
ICAO Code |
GLCP |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
WFP, UNHCR, German Agro Action |
Runways
| Runway # 1 | |
|---|---|
| Runway Dimensions | 1,000 m x 30 m |
| Runway Orientation | 06 / 24 |
| Runway Surface | Laterite |
| Runway Condition | Good, reconditioned in 2019 |
Airport Infrastructure Details
| Infrastructure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger / Cargo Security Screening | No | Runway Lighting | No |
| Refueling Capacity | No | Ground Handling Services | Yes, manual labor |
| Air Traffic Control | No | Fire Fighting Equipment | Yes |
| Weather Information | Yes, new weather station available | Aircraft Parking Space | Yes |
| Navigation Aids | No | Perimeter Fencing | No |
| Windsock | 1 functioning, 1 damaged | ||
Fuel Services Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
2.2.6 Liberia Tenebu National Airfield (Voinjama)
Airport Overview
Airstrip is being used currently by Samaritan’s Purse/ Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). MAF is using their Cessna Caravan.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Liberia |
|
Province or District |
Voinjama District / Lofa / County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Voinjama (9km) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Tenebu Airfield |
|
Latitude |
8.327676 |
|
Longitude |
-9.768756 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
546.1 M |
|
IATA Code |
VOI |
|
ICAO Code |
GLVA |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
USAID has an office in Voinjama. |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1 500 (1200 usable) x 37 mts |
|
Runway Orientation |
03/21 |
|
Runway Surface |
Laterite |
|
Runway Condition |
Usable |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes, manual labour |
|
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
|
Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
2.2.7 Liberia William D. Coleman Airfield (Zwedru)
Airport Overview
The airstrip is open. MAF are using the airfield with their Cessna Caravan.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Liberia |
|
Province or District |
Tchien District Grand Gedeh |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Zwedru (0 km) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
William D. Coleman Airfield |
|
Latitude |
6.0053778 |
|
Longitude |
-8.138667 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
702 feet / 214m |
|
IATA Code |
THC |
|
ICAO Code |
GLTN |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
Runway
| Runway # 1 | |
|---|---|
| Runway Dimensions | 1,500 m x 40 m |
| Runway Orientation | |
| Runway Surface | Compacted Laterite |
| Runway Condition | |
Airport Operational Details
| Infrastructure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger / Cargo Security Screening | N/A | Runway Lighting | No |
| Refueling Capacity | N/A | Ground Handling Services | Yes |
| Air Traffic Control | No | Fire Fighting Equipment | (1 or 2) only standard fire extinguishers available. No specialised equipment available |
| Weather Information | Yes | Aircraft Parking Space | Yes, 400 m2 |
| Navigation Aids | No | Perimeter Fencing | N/A |
| Windsock | N/A | ||
Fuel Services Charges
There is no commercial fuel available at the airfield.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No royalties are requested at the airfield.
2.2.8 Liberia Foya National Airport
Airport Overview
The Foya Airfield is in very good condition. However, there is no fence. It was constructed in 2013 by Samaritan’s Purse and in 2016 it was upgraded to a laterite airfield.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Liberia |
|
Province or District |
Foya District / Lofa County |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Foya (10 km) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Foya Airstrip |
|
Latitude |
8.356236 |
|
Longitude |
-10.227417 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
450 m |
|
IATA Code |
FOY |
|
ICAO Code |
N/A |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
Yes, Samaritan's Purse |
Runway(s)
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1280 m x 30 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
01 / 19 |
|
Runway Surface |
Laterite |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes, manual |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
Yes, refueling out of drums is possible |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes, manual labor available |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes, manual |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
| Price per Litre USD - $ | |
|---|---|
| Jet A-1 | N/A |
| Avgas | N/A |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
2.3 Liberia Road Network
The road network in Liberia is greatly underdeveloped and among the least developed in West Africa. Liberia has a total area of 111,370 km² and a road system with a total length of 10,600 km. Of these, only 657 km are paved while 9,943 km are unpaved. There is major deterioration on all highways due to heavy rains, lack of maintenance, overloaded trucks and the long rainy season which lasts 8 months, during which most of the roads are inaccessible, particularly in Nimba, Lofa, Sinoe, Baporlu and Maryland counties. Out of the 10,600 km roads in Liberia, less than a quarter are classified as all-weather roads. The road between Monrovia and Ganta was paved in 2015 and is in good condition and the road between Monrovia and Buchanan Port is paved and in good condition. The road between Monrovia and Bo is paved and in good condition.
For information on Liberia Road network contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Liberia Government Contact List
Distance Matrix
|
Distances from Monrovia to Major Towns (km) |
||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia |
Tubmanburg |
Robertsport |
Kakata |
Gbarnga |
Voinjama |
Sanniquellie |
Zwedru |
Fishtown |
Harper |
Buchanan |
River Cess |
Greenville |
Barclayville |
|
| Monrovia | 59.2 | 121.2 | 62.0 | 186.5 | 386.6 | 286.6 | 460.8 | 631.4 | 717.6 | 124.3 | 210.9 | 329.2 |
804.3 |
|
|
Tubmanburg |
59.2 |
105.2 |
121.2 | 245.7 | 445.8 | 345.8 | 520.0 | 690.6 | 776.8 | 183.5 | 332.1 | 388.4 | 863.5 | |
|
Robertsport |
121.2 |
105.2 |
|
183.2 | 307.7 | 507.8 | 407.8 | 582.0 | 752.6 | 838.8 | 245.5 | 270.1 | 450.4 | 925.5 |
|
Kakata |
62.0 |
121.2 |
183.2 |
|
124.5 | 324.6 | 224.6 | 398.8 | 569.4 | 655.6 | 134.2 | 272.9 | 391.2 |
866.3 |
|
Gbarnga |
186.5 |
245.7 |
307.7 |
124.5 |
|
200.1 |
100.1 |
274.3 |
444.9 |
531.1 |
258.7 |
397.4 |
515.7 |
990.8 |
|
Voinjama |
386.6 |
445.8 |
507.8 |
324.6 |
200.1 |
|
300.2 |
474.4 |
645.0 |
731.2 |
458.8 |
597.5 |
715.8 |
1190.9 |
|
Sanniquellie |
286.6 |
345.8 |
407.8 |
224.6 |
100.1 | 300.2 |
|
245.8 |
416.4 |
502.6 |
358.8 |
497.5 |
615.8 |
1090.9 |
|
Zwedru |
460.8 |
520.0 |
582.0 |
398.8 |
274.3 | 474.4 | 245.8 |
|
170.6 |
256.8 |
533.0 |
671.7 |
790.0 |
343.5 |
|
Fishtown |
631.4 |
690.6 |
752.6 |
569.4 |
444.9 |
645.0 |
16.4 |
170.6 |
|
86.2 |
703.6 |
842.3 |
960.6 |
172.9 |
|
Harper |
717.6 |
776.8 |
838.8 |
655.6 |
531.1 |
731.2 |
502.6 |
256.8 |
86.2 |
|
789.8 |
928.5 |
1046.8 |
100.3 |
|
Buchanan |
124.3 |
183.5 |
245.5 |
134.2 |
258.7 |
458.8 |
358.8 |
533.0 |
703.6 |
789.8 |
|
86.6 |
204.9 |
928.6 |
|
River Cess |
210.9 |
332.1 |
270.1 |
272.9 |
397.4 |
597.5 |
497.5 |
671.7 |
842.3 |
928.5 |
86.6 |
|
191.1 |
1015.2 |
|
Greenville |
329.2 |
388.4 |
450.4 |
391.2 |
515.7 |
715.8 |
615.8 |
790.0 |
960.6 |
1046.8 |
204.9 |
191.1 |
|
1133.5 |
|
Barclayville |
804.3 |
863.5 |
925.5 |
866.3 |
990.8 |
1190.9 |
1090.9 |
343.5 |
172.9 |
100.3 |
928.6 |
1015.2 |
1133.5 |
|
|
Travel Time from Monrovia to Major Towns (hours) |
||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia |
Tubmanburg |
Robertsport |
Kakata |
Gbarnga |
Voinjama |
Sanniquellie |
Zwedru |
Fishtown |
Harper |
Buchanan |
River Cess |
Greenville |
Barclayville |
|
| Monrovia | 49 | 96 | 58 | 172 | 444 | 275 | 482 | 690 | 806 | 108 | 216 | 368 | 985 | |
|
Tubmanburg |
49 |
|
81 |
107 |
221 |
493 |
324 |
532 |
739 |
855 |
157 |
265 |
417 |
1034 |
|
Robertsport |
96 |
81 |
|
154 |
268 |
540 |
371 |
579 |
786 |
902 |
204 |
312 |
464 |
1081 |
|
Kakata |
58 |
107 |
154 |
|
114 |
386 |
217 |
425 |
632 |
748 |
132 |
240 |
392 |
927 |
|
Gbarnga |
172 |
221 |
268 |
172 |
|
272 |
103 |
311 |
518 |
634 |
246 |
388 |
506 |
813 |
|
Voinjama |
444 |
493 |
540 |
386 |
272 |
|
375 |
582 |
790 |
906 |
518 |
660 |
778 |
1085 |
|
Sanniquellie |
275 |
324 |
371 |
217 |
103 |
375 |
|
334 |
541 |
657 |
349 |
491 |
609 |
836 |
|
Zwedru |
482 |
532 |
579 |
425 |
311 |
582 |
334 |
|
207 |
323 |
591 |
698 |
817 |
502 |
|
Fishtown |
690 |
739 |
786 |
632 |
518 |
790 |
541 |
207 |
|
116 |
798 |
906 |
1024 |
295 |
|
Harper |
806 |
855 |
902 |
748 |
634 |
906 |
657 |
323 |
116 |
|
914 |
1022 |
1140 |
181 |
|
Buchanan |
108 |
157 |
204 |
132 |
246 |
518 |
349 |
591 |
798 |
914 |
|
108 |
260 |
1093 |
|
River Cess |
216 |
265 |
312 |
240 |
388 |
660 |
491 |
698 |
906 |
1022 |
108 |
|
255 |
1201 |
|
Greenville |
368 |
417 |
464 |
392 |
506 |
778 |
609 |
817 |
1024 |
1140 |
260 |
255 |
|
1353 |
|
Barclayville |
985 |
1034 |
1081 |
927 |
813 |
1085 |
836 |
502 |
295 |
181 |
1093 |
1201 |
1353 |
|
Road Security
Road travel in Liberia can be hazardous. Potholes and poor road surfaces are common, making safe driving extremely challenging. Cars, trucks, and taxis are often overloaded with people and goods and make frequent stops without signaling. Drivers overtake on the right as well as the left. Many vehicles operate with very worn tires and blowouts are frequent. Public taxis are poorly maintained. Intersections must be approached with caution. Many vehicles circulate in the country without carrying a proper registration plate.
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
There are no weighbridges in the country nor there are axle load limits.
Road Class and Surface Conditions
Primary Roads
Links between county capitals, other primary roads and major international connections including border post, international airports and sea ports. Some primary roads may originate in urban areas. These roads can be paved or unpaved and link major cities in Liberia.
Secondary Roads
Links between district capitals to the primary roads and other district capitals. Links between major towns and cities, major tourist centers and have not already been classified as primary roads. Or link primary roads. These roads are usually unpaved roads link smaller villages to primary roads or link primary roads.
Feeder Roads
Roads linking villages, farms, market centers and not classified as secondary or primary but may link to secondary or primary roads.
Urban Roads
Arterials
A system of streets characterized by higher traffic volume, major access to city and commercial centers, and limited access.
Collectors
A system of streets characterized by lower traffic volume and links between arterials and local streets.
Local Streets
A system of streets providing access to properties and facilities.
2.3.1 Liberia Border Crossing of B'Hai (Cote d'Ivoire)
Overview
Last road works were carried out on the road between Toe Town & B’Hai in 2018. Road is difficult but passable throughout the year. Border crossing point on Cote d’Ivoire side is called Pekan.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: B'Hai Cote d’Ivoire: Pekan |
|
Province or District |
B’Hai District, Grand Gedeh County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Toe Town (8km) |
|
Latitude |
6.439837 |
|
Longitude |
-8.628130 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Immigration - LIS |
|
Contact Person |
Major Austin Teah (+231 886 935 967) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Airport – Roberts International Airport / Monrovia Distance: 262 km (255 Toetown-Monrovia + 7 Toetown-B’Hai) Truck: 2 days in the dry season Light Vehicle: 2 days in the dry season |
|
Nearest Port |
Port: Greenville Distance: 166 (159 Toetown – Greenville +7 Toetown B’Hai) Truck: 2 Days in dry season Light Vehicle: 2 days in dry season |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Market: Toetown Truck: 30 mins |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am - 6 pm |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am - 6 pm |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am - 6 pm |
|
Thursdays |
6 am - 6 pm |
|
Fridays |
6 am - 6 pm |
|
Saturdays |
6 am - 6 pm |
|
Sundays |
6 am - 6 pm |
|
National Holidays |
6 am - 6 pm |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Border access is difficult during the rainy season for both HGV and light vehicles. Commercial vehicles normally approach the border from the Ivorian side and offload their goods onto motorcycles for onward transport to Toe Town. |
Daily Capacity
There is a small number of pedestrians crossing per day (+/-5). However, no commercial goods trucks.
Customs Clearance
B’Hai customs officials have the capacity to levy taxes on the importation of commercial goods. For more information on customs in Liberia, 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.
2.3.2 Liberia Border Crossing of Dakay Town (Cote d'Ivoire)
Overview
Dakay Town is a border town in Liberia located near the Cavalla River, a river that separates Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire. This border crossing point is in the Pleebo Sodoken District, about 31 km from Harper City. Border crossing point on Cote d’Ivore side is called Nero Village. Road access is poor however maintained by the Cavala Rubber Cooperation (CRC). The road from Plebo to Dakay Town crosses the CRC.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Dakay Town Border Cote d'Ivoire: Nero Village |
|
Province or District |
Pleebo Sodoken District, Maryland County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Pleebo (13 km) Harper (31 km) |
|
Latitude |
4.559222 |
|
Longitude |
-7.561333 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS - Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Stanley K. Himmieh, Immigration Chief of Operations 0886 512 701 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International
Airport (Monrovia) - 461 km |
|
Nearest Port |
Port of Harper (31 km) |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Pleebo (13 km) |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
During the rainy season, the Cavalla river is prone to overflowing its banks and also the current is a lot stronger during the rains. This increase in the currant temporarily ruptures the boat service between the two countries. There is a privately-owned motorboat with capacity of 25 passengers which is used to cross the river. The Liberian cellular network has no coverage at this border crossing point. |
Daily Capacity
During the dry season when the motorboat can function, there is an average of 35 people who are crossing between the two countries per day.
Customs Clearance
The customs officers at this border have the authority to levy duties.
For more information on customs in Liberia, 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.
2.3.3 Liberia Border Crossing of Kablaken (Cote d'Ivoire)
Overview
Road access to the Kablaken border crossing point is difficult from Harper (Sandy). The closest town on the Ivorian side is Blieron.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Kablaken Cote d'Ivoire: Blieron |
|
Province or District |
Harper District / Maryland County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Harper (23 km) |
|
Latitude |
4.363805556 |
|
Longitude |
-7.534694444 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS - Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Major Niadel Freeman +231 880 964 609 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International
Airport (Monrovia) - 489 km |
|
Nearest Port |
Harper Port - 23 km |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Harper - 23 km |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
This border crossing is susceptible to serious flooding during the rainy season. |
Daily Capacity
During the rainy season few people cross the border. During the dry season there are less than 10 pedestrians who cross the border daily.
Customs Clearance
There is no customs office present.
For more information on customs in Liberia, 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.
2.3.4 Liberia Border Crossing of Loguatou (Cote d'Ivoire)
Overview
The road access to Loguatou is poor but passable throughout the year. The border crossing point on the Ivorian side is called Gbeunda.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Loguatou Port Cote d'Ivoire: Gbeunda |
|
Province or District |
Gbeh Ray-eh District / Nimba County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Karnplay |
|
Latitude |
7.253441 |
|
Longitude |
-8.364281 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS - Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Captain Korto Yackpazuo (+886 611 154) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International Airport
(Monrovia) - 253 km |
|
Nearest Port |
Port of Buchanan - 206 km |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Karnplay (19.4 km) |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
The area around the border crossing points on both sides of the Cestos River become saturated during the rainy season. This reduces both pedestrian and vehicular traffic during the rainy season. |
Daily Capacity
The weekly market in Gbeanda is Friday and in Karnplay it is Wednesday. On these days pedestrian traffic is increased.
Customs Clearance
Loguatuo Customs officials have the capacity to levy taxes on the importation of commercial goods.
For more information on customs in Liberia, 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.
2.3.5 Liberia Border Crossing of Pleebo (Cote d'Ivoire)
Overview
Road access to the Pedebo Border Crossing is good with a tarmac road straight to Harper town. The border crossing point on the Ivorian side is called Prollo. The ferry is currently under service and should start work in January 2021.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Pleebo Border Crossing Point Cote d'Ivoire: Prollo |
|
Province or District |
Harper District / Maryland County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Harper (25.7 km) |
|
Latitude |
4.433333 |
|
Longitude |
-7.533333 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Major Henry Poah +231 886 467 569 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International
Airport (491 km) |
|
Nearest Port |
Port of Harper (25.7 km) |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Harper (25
km) |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
The ferry carries out fewer rotations per day / weeks during the rainy season then during the dry season, due to lower traffic. |
Daily Capacity
When the ferry is working optimally, on average, 25 persons are crossing the border daily. With up to 30 rotations for the ferry, the ferry can load up to 4 trucks of 5 MT (empty) per rotation. These trucks are frequently loaded with red oil palm from Liberia to Cote d’Ivoire.
Customs Clearance
Plebo customs officials have the capacity to levy taxes on the importation of commercial goods.
For more information on customs in Liberia, 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.
2.3.6 Liberia Border Crossing of Zaway (Cote d'Ivoire)
Overview
The road to Zaway is in extremely poor condition. The border crossing point in Cote d’Ivoire is called Douebli.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Zaway Cote d’Ivoire: Douebli |
|
Province or District |
Cavalla District / Grand Gedeh County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Zwedru (30.4 km) |
|
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Longitude |
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|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Immigration - LIS |
|
Contact Person |
Capt. Smith T. Tarbell |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International
Airport (Monrovia) |
|
Nearest Port |
Harper
Port |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Zwedru |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
There is a small privately owned, cabled ferry which carries people across the Cavalla river. During the rainy season the river swells its banks and the current increases. |
Daily Capacity
During the dry season an average of 20 people cross from one side to the other daily. During the rainy season this figure drops to two persons per day. There are also small canoes which cross between the two countries. They carry between 1-4 passengers per rotation.
Customs Clearance
There are no customs officials at this border.
For more information on customs in Liberia, 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.
2.3.7 Liberia Border Crossing of Bolonguidu (Guinea)
Overview
Road rehabilitated between Voinjama and Bolonguidu during 2020. Badiaro closest town on the Guinean side of the border (1.6 km).
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Bolonguidu Guinea: Name |
|
Province or District |
Quardu-Gboni District Lofa County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Bolonguidu Village (1.6 km) Voinjama (16.32 km) |
|
Latitude |
8.492045 |
|
Longitude |
-9.648888 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS / Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Commander Johnson E. Weah (+231 770 112 256) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Name: Roberts International
Airport (Monrovia) |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Monrovia Port |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Voinjama |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
During the rainy season the road on the Guinean side is difficult. |
Daily Capacity
Approximately 35 commercial vehicles cross the border per day.
Customs Clearance
Customs officers present and can levy taxes when the border is open.
For more information on customs in Liberia, 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.
2.3.8 Liberia Border Crossing of Ganta (Guinea)
Overview
Good road access on Liberian side, however on the Guinean side the laterite roads are more affected by the rains. The border crossing point on the Guinean side is called Baala.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Ganta Guinea: Baala |
|
Province or District |
District 1 / Nimba County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Ganta City (0 km) |
|
Latitude |
7.251055 |
|
Longitude |
-8.983902 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS - Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Capt. William B. Budy (+886 447 193) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International
Airport (Monrovia) - 167 km |
|
Nearest Port |
Monrovia Freeport - 167
km |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Ganta - 7 km |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Due to the Marshy conditions in the area surrounding the border, commercial and pedestrian traffic is affected during the rainy season. |
Daily Capacity
During the rainy season on average there are 5 HGV crossing the border and during the dry season there are 5 HGV crossing. The HGV would have an average weight of 20 – 35 MT.
Customs Clearance
Ganta customs officials have the capacity to levy taxes on the importation of commercial goods.
For more information on customs in Liberia, 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.
2.3.9 Liberia Border Crossing of Konadu (Guinea)
Overview
The road conditions leading to this border are in the dry season are poor and worse in the rainy season. The last rehabilitation of this road was carried out in 2016. The closest town on the Guinean side is called Kotizu, 1.6 km from the border.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Konadu Port of Entry Guinea: Kotizu |
|
Province or District |
Quardu Gboni District / Lofa County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Voinjama (19.1 km) |
|
Latitude |
8.453581 |
|
Longitude |
-9.620139 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS - Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Officer Harris T. Kollie (+231 775 823 247) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International
Airport (Monrovia) - 265 km |
|
Nearest Port |
Monrovia Freeport - 265
km |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Voinjama - 19 km |
|
Other Information |
This border crossing is frequented by people carrying out cross border activities, especially traders, who are procuring goods for sale in both Guinea and Liberia. The goods most commonly procured in Macenta, Guinea are electronics, mechanical, clothes. This border crossing point is busiest on Thursdays (Market day in Macenta) and Fridays (Market day in Voinjama). There are fuelling stations in Macenta. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Road conditions are more difficult during the rainy season then in the dry season. |
Daily Capacity
During the rainy season 4 commercial vehicles pass through the border per day, which increases to 8-9 during the dry season.
Customs Clearance
Customs officers present and can levy taxes when the border is open.
For more information on customs in Liberia, 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.
2.3.10 Liberia Border Crossing of Kpassagiza (Guinea)
Overview
The road conditions leading to this border from the Liberian side are good. The road was last graded in 2018. The closest town on the Liberian side is Zorzor (36km). The closest town on the Guinean side is N’Zenie (3.5km)
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Kpassagiza Sub Port Guinea: N'Zenie |
|
Province or District |
Zorzor District / Lofa County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Zorzor (3.6 km) |
|
Latitude |
8.025555 |
|
Longitude |
-9.405529 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS - Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Officer Samuel F. Kesselly (+231 775 023 534) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International Airport -
224 km |
|
Nearest Port |
Monrovia Freeport - 224 km |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Zorzor - 36 km |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
During the rainy season 1 commercial vehicle passes this border crossing per week, 3 during the dry season.
Customs Clearance
Customs officers are present and are levying taxes when the border is open.
For more information on customs in Liberia, 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.
2.3.11 Liberia Border Crossing of Solumba (Guinea)
Overview
The closest town on the Liberian side Solumba (3.4 km) from the border. The closest town on the Liberian side Kiessanye (1.5 km) from the border. The Makona river separates Liberia and Guinea at this border.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Solumba Guinea: Kiessanye |
|
Province or District |
Waum / Foya District / Lofa County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Solumba (3.4 km) |
|
Latitude |
8.520658 |
|
Longitude |
-10.151893 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS - Immigration |
|
Contact Person |
Major Andrew T. Luciny (+231 775 293 803) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International
Airport (Monrovia) - 329 km |
|
Nearest Port |
Monrovia Freeport - 329
km |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Foya - 23 km |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
During the rainy season the Makona river has to be crossed using canoes. During the dry season the water bed is very sandy and can be crossed using vehicles. |
Daily Capacity
Traffic is heaviest on Fridays (Solumba market day) and Wednesdays (Guekedou market day).
Customs Clearance
toms are present and levy taxes when the border is open.
For more information on customs in Liberia, 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.
2.3.12 Liberia Border Crossing of Yeala (Guinea)
Overview
There is a lot of erosion on the road between Zorzor and Yeala. The road between Zorzor and Ganta is under repair (These repairs are being carried out by a company called CHICO.)
The closest town on the Liberian side from the Yeala border is Zorzor (6 km). The closest town on the Guinean side of the Yeala border is (11 km).
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Yeala Port of Entry Guinea: |
|
Province or District |
Zorzor District / Lofa County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Zorzor (6km) |
|
Latitude |
7.821283 |
|
Longitude |
-9.401024 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
LIS |
|
Contact Person |
Captain James Beyan (+231 776 297 259) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Name: Roberts International
Airport (Monrovia) |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Monrovia
Port |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name:
Zorzor |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Marshy conditions affect the border during the rainy season. During the rainy season canoes are used to cross stream (Muleyea). |
Daily Capacity
N/A
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Liberia, 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.
2.3.13 Liberia Border Crossing of Yekepa (Guinea)
Overview
The road condition is poor leading to the Yekepa border crossing point on both sides of the border. The border crossing point on the Guinean side is called Thuo.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Yekepa Guinea: Thuo |
|
Province or District |
Yarmein District, Nimba County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Sanniquelle (36 km) |
|
Latitude |
7.589374 |
|
Longitude |
-8.510623 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Immigration - LIS |
|
Contact Person |
Major Betty Benson (+231 776 433 924) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Airport: Roberts International Airport (Monrovia) Distance: 211 km Truck: 1 Day Light Vehicle: 1 Day |
|
Nearest Port |
Port Buchanan Accessible also by train Distance: 224 km Truck: At least 3 days during the rainy season Light Vehicle: At least 3 days during the rainy season |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Market: Sanniquelle Distance: 36 km Truck: 1 hour Light Vehicle: 1 hour |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Note: The border is closed due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Daily Capacity
The market day in Lola (Guinea) is on Monday During the dry season 5 trucks pass through the border to Lola market. Tuesday through Sunday an average of one truck passes through the border. During the rainy season there is no traffic.
Customs Clearance
Yekepa customs officials have the capacity to levy taxes on the importation of commercial goods.
For more information on customs in Liberia, 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.
2.3.14 Liberia Border Crossing of Mendicorma (Sierra Leone)
Overview
The road conditions arriving to this border are poor. The nearest town on the Sierra Leone side is Baidu, which is less than 1 km from the border.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Liberia: Mendicorma Sierra Leone: Baidu |
|
Province or District |
Foya District / Lofa County |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Foya City (16 km) |
|
Latitude |
8.4715 |
|
Longitude |
-10.27686 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Immigration - LIS |
|
Contact Person |
Officer Richard M. Henry (+231 776 815 461) |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Roberts International
Airport - 330 km |
|
Nearest Port |
Monrovia Freeport - 330
km |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Foya - 16 km |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Tuesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Wednesdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Thursdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Fridays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Saturdays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Sundays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
National Holidays |
6 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
During the rainy season the Mendicorma is isolated. |
Daily Capacity
No commercial vehicles use this border crossing point.
Customs Clearance
Customs officers present and can levy taxes when the border is open.
For more information on customs in Liberia, 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 Liberia Railway Assessment
The limited railway network has more or less was not in operation between 1988 and 2008. Liberia's railroads are all owned by the country's mining companies, and their 480 km of track were used primarily to transport iron ore to the ports of Monrovia and Buchanan. In 1989, Liberia had three rail systems owned and operated by foreign steel and financial interests in conjunction with the Liberian Government; one of these, the Lamco Railroad, closed in 1989 after iron ore production ceased. The other two were shut down by the civil war; large sections of the rail lines have been dismantled; approximately 60 km of railroad track was exported for scrap in 2001. There are two separate systems, with two lines from Monrovia and one line from Buchanan.
Key Route Information
| Standard Route Information | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monrovia to Bong or Jenje & Buchanan to Nimba |
Connects the mine at Mano River with the Bomi Hill line (62 km from the Port of Monrovia) |
Yekepa to the Port of Buchanan to ship iron ore |
Bong Mine Range in Bong County to Monrovia |
|
|
Track gauge |
Standard: 345 km 1,435 mm Narrow: 145 km 1,067 mm |
1,067 mm gauge | standard gauge 1,435 mm | standard gauge line |
|
Ruling gradient |
n/a |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
|
Total track distance (single and/or double) |
490 km (328 km single track) |
84 km | 266 km | 77 km |
|
Type of rail (weight and if welded or not) |
n/a |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
|
Type of sleeper and fastenings |
n/a |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
|
Total track travel time |
n/a |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
|
Maintenance (Good, marginal, bad) |
n/a |
Built in 1960 | Built in 1963 | Built in 1964 |
|
Companies-consortiums operating on line |
n/a |
National Iron Ore Company of Liberia (NIOC) Rail Road | The Liberian American – Swedish Mineral Company (LAMCO) Rail Road | The Bong Mining Company (BMC) Rail Road |
|
Traffic frequency (monthly/weekly/daily) |
n/a |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
|
Security (Good, marginal, bad) |
n/a |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
|
Main stations (Add details below) |
n/a |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
NOTE:
Though these rail roads are currently not in operation. The BMC rail road is being partially operated by Geoservices, a Liberian company for transporting goods (scrap metal among other things) from the Bong Mine to Monrovia. The rail links offer future benefits to Liberia. The former LAMCO railroad cuts the country in half making it a potential distribution artery for the southeast and northeast as well as foster needed development in leeward parts of Liberia. Currently, the Government of Liberia retains ownership but may grant right to develop, use, operate, and maintain same to the concessionaire.
Key Stations
System A
Gauge: 1,067 mm, Total Length: 145 km (Currently not in
operation)
Monrovia, Brewerville, Vonzuahn, Tubmanburg, Mano River, Jenje
(railhead)
System B
Gauge: 1,435 mm, Total Length: 78 km (Currently the only functional
line)
Monrovia (port and national capital) – Careysburg – Bong (railhead
and mine). The Bong Mines line runs 80 km from the Bong Mines
in Lower Bong County to the Freeport of Monrovia. The line was
used to transport iron ore during the company’s operation prior to
the war. The railroad now serves as a major route of
transporting goods, particularly farm produce including charcoal
from Bong Mines and to over a hundred towns and villages along the
line to Monrovia. There are no roads following the same route,
so it is well used - Source: www.frontpageafrica.com/newsmanager/anmviewer.asp?a=10048 accessed
23rd November 2009
System C
Gauge: 1,435 mm, Total length: 250 km (Currently not in
operation)
Buchanan Port, Mehla, Yela, Sanokwelle, Sanniquellie, Yekepa,
Nimba, (railhead and Lamco mine)
2.5 Liberia Waterways Assessment
There has never been an organized national sea or river transport system in Liberia. This is due primarily to the lack of private investment in this sector. The hinterland is poorly linked by roads so the development of coastal and river transport and cargo shipments along the coast and the river banks would provide a solution to the lack of roads for trucks and the transport of essential commodities. The reduction in transportation costs and time in the use of the inland waterways would improve the traffic congestion in Liberia.
Waterways Overview
There is new water way in use by a company, apart from One small
ferry crossing between Liberia and Ivory Coast on the Cavalla
River. It is the shortest route to link Harper Port in Liberia
to Tabou in the Ivory Coast, a distance of about 50 km
Foya, a district in Guinea is a only a ferry crossing of the river
but the exact location is unknown. Wooden boats along small
local rivers are common but too small for to support a logistics
pipeline
2.6 Liberia Storage Assessment
Storage facilities in Liberia are limited and the rents are high. Often, the owners request for long term rental agreements which might not be suitable for all. Land propriety disputes are among the main constraints to increasing the number of storage facilities or improving the existing ones.
For more information, please see the following link: 4.6 Liberia Storage and Milling Company Contact List
Commercial Storage
It is possible to find storage facilities in Monrovia but the difficulty is to find one that corresponds to the needs and requirements. Most facilities are of small capacity. Outside Monrovia, it is more difficult to locate warehouses and storage facilities.
|
Location |
Owner |
Available for Rent |
Capacity |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Zwedru |
Bill White |
Yes |
253 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Brewsville |
GLS |
Yes |
8,093 m² |
Open storage |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Buchanan |
GLS |
Yes |
5,549 m² |
Open storage |
n/a |
n/a |
[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
During the Ebola Response and due to the limited availability of warehouses in the country, there was an increasing use of mobile storage units or rub-halls. WFP installed different warehouses/rub-halls in different locations in the country to provide storage facilities to the humanitarian community and the government in their Ebola Response.
|
Location |
Organization |
Sharing
Possibility |
Capacity |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monrovia Free Port |
WFP |
Yes |
14,390 mt |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Gbarnga |
WFP |
Yes |
1,600 mt / 1,920 m² / 1,890 m³ |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Harper |
WFP |
Yes |
2,883 m² / 1,638 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Voinjama |
WFP |
Yes |
1,600 mt / 1,920 m² / 1,890 m³ |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Zwedru |
WFP |
Yes |
1,920 m² / 1,890 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Saclepea |
WFP |
Yes |
3,200 mt/ 320 m² / 315 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Saclepea |
UNHCR |
n/a |
300 mt |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Harper |
UNHCR |
n/a |
300 mt |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Zwedru |
UNHCR |
n/a |
500 mt |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Monrovia |
LRC |
n/a |
330 m² |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Gbarnga |
LRC |
n/a |
182 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Harper |
LRC |
n/a |
243 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Monrovia |
LRC |
n/a |
60 m² |
Container |
Flat |
Appears intact |
[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
Public Sector Storage
The General Service Agency (GSA) manages all the assets of the Liberian government. During the Ebola crisis, WFP installed Mobile Storage Units in different locations in the country which were handed over to the Ministry of Health.
|
Location |
Ministry / Agency |
Capacity |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bopolo |
MoH / GSA |
240 m² / 231 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Tubmanburg |
MoH / GSA |
320 m² / 315 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Sinje |
MoH / GSA |
240 m² / 231 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Kakata |
MoH / GSA |
320 m² / 315 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Babli |
MoH / GSA |
240 m² / 231 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Greenville |
MoH / GSA |
240 m² / 315 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Braclayville |
MoH / GSA |
240 m² / 231 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Fishtown |
MoH / GSA |
240 m² / 231 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Buchanan |
MoH / GSA |
1,280 m² / 1,260 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
RIA Airport / Monrovia |
LRA / Customs |
4,040 m² / 4,032 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
SKD / Monrovia |
MoH / GSA |
2,360 m² / 3,241 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Buchanan |
MoH |
231 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Gbarnga |
MoH |
315 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Voinjama |
MoH |
315 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Zwedru |
MoH |
231 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Harper |
MoH |
315 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Sanniquellie |
MoH / GSA |
315 m³ |
Rub-hall |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Monrovia |
GSA |
+/- 400 m³ |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Cold Chain
Cold chain facilities are available at NDS and EPI centres. In 2015, EPI conducted a complete assessment of their installations, their conditions and their future needs.
|
Location |
Organisation / Owner |
Type [1] |
Cooling / Power [2] |
Quantiy |
Total Capacity |
Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monrovia |
NDS |
Reefer container 20’ |
Compression |
3 |
117 m³ |
Good |
|
Monrovia |
EPI |
Cold Room Positive |
Compression |
2 |
16.65 m³ |
Fair |
|
Monrovia |
EPI |
Cold Room Negative |
Compression |
1 |
3.845 m³ |
Fair |
[1] Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative,
Refrigerator, Freezer
[2] Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other,
unspecified
2.7 Liberia Milling Assessment
Overview
The importation of the wheat flour is an open market regulated by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry which issues the import permits. The milling industry has faced difficult times due to the importation of the subsidized wheat flour from Europe which is cheaper than the locally produced wheat. The importation of wheat flour has since been checked with an imposition of import tariff of $0.30 per kg of flour. These taxes serve to protect the local millers from being inundated with cheap wheat flour from Europe and mainly from Turkey. The main challenge is the high cost of electricity and the non-regulated flour coming in from different neighbouring countries.
There are two mills in Monrovia. The Premier Milling Corporation imports hard red wheat from the USA, and has opened an expansion mill which has a daily capacity of 200 MT. The other mill is the Modern Milling Company, which operates a wheat mill with a daily capacity of 110 MT.
For more information, please see the following link: 4.6 Liberia Storage and Milling Company Contact List
Premier Milling Cooperation
|
Company Name & Address |
Contact Names & Email |
Telephone & Fax |
|---|---|---|
|
Premier Milling Corporation Bushrood Island |
Name: Alfred Ouko Email: aouko@premiermillinglib.com |
Tel: +231880282326 +231770770468 |
|
Summary of Role and Services |
||
| Manufacturing and distribution of wheat flour throughout the territory of Liberia. | ||
|
Facilities |
|
|---|---|
|
Parking area inside compound m² |
2,500 m2 |
|
Drainage |
Good |
|
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Number of Ventilators |
No ventilators, screened |
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
Generator power of 730 kva |
|
Backup Generator (Yes / No / KVA) |
Yes, 2 units |
|
Milling Equipment |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
|
China |
2008 |
2009 |
Serviceable |
| Turkey | 2014 | 2018 | New |
|
Maintenance |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Duration (hours / week) |
Weekly |
Type of maintenance |
Regular maintenance (ie. cleaning, oiling) |
|
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Type of Equipment |
Yes/No |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
|
Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
2 |
Yes |
In use |
|
Bag Cleaning Plant |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
2 |
Yes |
In use |
|
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
2 |
Yes |
In use |
|
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
4 |
Yes |
In use |
|
Staffing |
|
|---|---|
|
Number of full time skilled workers |
25 |
|
Number of full time labourers |
30 |
|
Building |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
|
Building – Wheat Mill |
35 |
12 |
15 |
|
Building – Maize Mill |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Walls |
N/A |
||
|
Roof |
N/A |
||
|
Floor |
N/A |
||
|
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
|---|---|---|
|
|
Outside |
Inside |
|
Cracks in walls or roof |
Ok |
Ok |
|
Signs of rodent activity |
Ok |
Ok |
|
Signs of birds entry |
Ok |
Ok |
|
Damaged gutters/drains |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Signs of moisture |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Adjacent Vegetation |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
|
Pest Control |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fumigation |
Yes |
Frequency |
Monthly |
Contracted |
Yes |
|
Spraying |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Contracted |
N/A |
|
Rodenticides |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Contracted |
No |
|
Rodent Trapping |
N/A |
Frequency |
N/A |
Contracted |
N/A |
|
Security |
|
|---|---|
|
Security (Good / Poor) |
Good |
|
Compound (Fenced / Not Fenced) |
Fenced |
|
Other Comments |
N/A |
|
Access |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Distance from main town (km) |
3 km from Monrovia centre |
||
|
Travel time if not located in town (hours) |
N/A | ||
|
Road condition to Mill |
Excellent |
||
|
Road limitation (if any) |
N/A |
||
|
Rail connections (Yes / No) |
N/A |
||
|
Milling Capacity (MT) |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
|
Wheat |
140 MT |
3640 MT |
|
Maize |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Storage Capacity |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Storage in Metric Tonnes |
Wheat – Covered (mt) |
Flour – Covered (mt) |
|
Within the Compound |
6,000 MT |
500 MT |
|
Outside the Compound |
N/A |
N/A |