Malawi - 2 Malawi Logistics Infrastructure
The following sections contain information on the logistics infrastructure of Malawi.
Malawi - 2.1 Malawi Port Assessment
Malawi is a landlocked country which relies on the Port of Beira and the Port of Maputo in Mozambique and the Port of Durban and Port of Cape Town in South Africa. To a lesser extent, Malawi also relies on the Port of Nacala in Mozambique and the Port of Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania.
Malawi - 2.2 Malawi Aviation
Malawi Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at: World Aero Data information on Malawi
International flights into, from or over the territory of Malawi shall be subject to the current Malawi regulations relating to civil aviation. Operators of non-scheduled flights wishing to over-fly or land in Malawi must apply to the Director of Civil Aviation for permission to carry-out such operations not less than 48 hours prior to the intended operation
For information on Malawi Aviation Contact details, please see the following link:
4.4 Malawi Port and Waterways Company Contact List
For information on Malawi Aviation additional details, please see the following document:
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
In Malawi, the following details need to be submitted and approved before propositioning foreign registered aircraft: Application for provisional Air Service Licence by the operator contracted to provide the services. However it would be advisable that the foreign operator liaises with a local aviation consultancy company or a local certified air operator to ensure that the process is not delayed by local government bureaucracy. Undertaking from the country of registration for safety oversight while in Malawi. This will require that the foreign operator ensures that a letter is written from the Civil Aviation of the country of registration clearly taking responsibility for all safe oversight while the aircraft is operating in Malawi
Operator, Aircraft & Crew documentation;
- Air Operator Certificate
- Certificate of Registration
- Certificate of Insurance
- Certificate of Airworthiness
- Crew Licences
- Engineers Certificates
- Aircraft Registration
- Type & Marks
- Aircraft Serial Number
- Expected Dates to and from Malawi
- Desired Flights’ within Country
- Intended Pax Numbers
- Certificate of Maintenance Release
Malawi - 2.2.1 Malawi Lilongwe Kamuzu International Airport
Airport Overview
The airport is operational from 0400UTC to 1700UTC. Outside these hours, services are available on request to the Director of Civil Aviation or the Airport Commandant. Aerodrome fire Category is CAT 9. Cargo Handling facilities are by arrangement with Lilongwe Handling Company(LIHACO) available on frequency 121.9MHz.
Transportation to and from the city which is about 20KM away is through Taxis and Car Hires. There are Restaurants at the airport but no Hotels except in the City. Both AVGAS100/130 and JET A1 are available supplied by PUMA. There are no Hangar and repair services for visiting aircrafts.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Malawi |
Province or District |
Lilongwe |
Nearest Town or City |
20.4KM North of Capital Hill, Lilongwe City |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kamuzu International Airport |
Latitude |
134700S |
Longitude |
0334639E |
Elevation (ft and m) |
4,029’ and 1228m/28.5 degree Celsius |
IATA Code |
LLW |
ICAO Code |
FWKI |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Civil Aviation (Aeronautical), Airport Developments Ltd ( Non-aeronautical) |
Management Contact Person |
Mr Fredrick Chisepeya, Airport Commandant(DCA) +265998999440/+265888529523 |
Open From (hours) |
04:00UTC |
Open To (hours) |
17:00UTC |
Airport Picture
- Immigration B- Customs/Security C- Cargo Apron/Section
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on Malawi Airport contact details, please see the following link:
4.4 Malawi Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: AZ Freight information on Malawi
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at:
Kamuzu International Airport - Lilongwe - AZFreight
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for YEAR 2022
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
---|---|---|---|
Total Aircraft Movements |
4908 |
409 |
14 per/day |
Total Passengers |
124596 |
10383 |
346 per/day |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
The cargo capacity is enough to cater for the current cargo inflows and mostly the Cargo terminal is half empty due to low levels of Cargo.
Runways
Kamuzu International Airport has only one runway. The runway and apron area were resurfaced in June 2010.
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3,540m x 45m |
Orientation |
14/32 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Please note: Kamuzu Airport has only 1 runway. The apron area was resurfaced in June 2010.
Helicopter Pad(s)
There are no helipads present. Helicopters are accommodated on the apron where other aircraft park.
Helipad #1 |
|
---|---|
Present |
N/A |
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
N/A |
Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
Surface |
Concrete |
Airport Infrastructure Details
The airport is provided with Aerodrome control on 118.7MHz and Approach Radar on 128.0MHz from 0400UTC TO 1700UTC otherwise on special request the services can be extended. Area Control is also provided at the airport 24Hrs.
There is one asphalt Runway 14/32, 3540m long and 45m wide with Runway 14 as an instrument runway Category 1. Aircraft use ILS, VOR, Locator, RNAV and Visual approaches as instructed by ATC. The equipment at the airport is well maintained except for temporary unserviceabilities where NOTAMs are issued. Scheduled maintenance is sometimes difficult due to inadequate resources.
Infrastructure | |||
---|---|---|---|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
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) |
9 |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
N/A |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
Yes |
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B747 or An-124 |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B747 |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
180,000 m² |
||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
5,000 m² |
||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
3 |
Max Height (m) |
4 |
||
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
Other Comments |
|
Customs Guidance
Normally, it takes about 15 minutes for customs to be completed. Their offices are located in the main terminal building in the arrival hall and in the cargo terminal. The hours of operation is during the normal hours of airport operation (06:00 to 19:00 local time)
For more information on customs in Malawi, please see the following link: www.mra.mw
Storage Facilities
Storage facilities are present at Air Cargo Mw LTD (Ref Air Cargo Section)
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
For information on Malawi airport charges, please see the following document:
Malawi AIP General 4.1 and 4.2 Aerodrome and Air Navigation Charges
Charges |
|
|
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0-5000 |
5001 - 20,000 |
20001-70000 |
70001 - 180,000 |
Over 180,000 |
|
Navigation Overflight(per journey) USD - $ |
75 |
75 |
75 |
75 |
75 |
Navigation international Landing(per journey) USD - $ |
40 |
55 |
60 |
75 |
80 |
Navigation Domestic(per journey) USD - $ |
15 |
20 |
25 |
30 |
45 |
Night Landing USD - $/Hr or part thereof (extension fee) |
250 |
250 |
|
250 |
250 |
Night Take-Off USD - $/Hr or part thereof (extension fee) |
250 |
250 |
|
250 |
250 |
Parking - $( 24Hrs or part thereof) |
5 |
6 |
9 |
12 |
15 |
Handling Charges |
450 |
1800 |
2700 |
4500 |
6000 |
Landing Charges
Portion of the maximum all-up weight of the aircraft and charge per single landing:
Aircraft weight (kg) |
Charge per 1000kg or part thereof ($) |
---|---|
The first 2,000kg |
at US$4.00 per 1,000kg or part thereof; |
The next 18,000kg |
at US$5.00 per 1,000kg or part thereof; |
The next 60,000kg |
at US$5.50 per 1,000kg or part thereof; |
The next 80,000kg |
at US$6.50 per 1,000kg or part thereof; |
The remainder |
at US$7.00 per 1,000kg or part thereof. |
Fuel Service Charges
PUMA is the only company to offer refuelling services in Malawi, PUMA is reported to provide a full range of Jet A-1, lubricants and AVGAS.
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
1.38 |
Avgas |
1.33 |
Cargo Terminal Charges
Import Charges |
||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
||||
Handling Charge |
0.15 |
Minimum charge = USD - $25.00 |
||||
Break Bulk Fee |
Not Applicable |
|
||||
Diplomatic Mail |
0.15 |
Minimum charge = USD - $25.00 |
||||
Strong Room – per consignment |
0.20 |
Minimum charge = USD - $80.00 |
||||
Cold Storage Fee |
0.18 per day |
Minimum charge = USD - $25.00 No grace period |
||||
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
Not applicable |
|
||||
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
Not applicable |
|
||||
Storage per Day – General cargo |
0.10 |
Minimum charge = USD - $20.00 48 hours Grace period Applicable: 48 hours |
||||
Export |
||||||
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
0.15 |
Minimum charge = USD - $25.00 |
||||
International Air Waybill |
15.00 |
|
||||
Local Air Waybill |
1000.00 (Mw. Kwacha) |
|
||||
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
15.00 |
|
||||
Air Way Bill Documentation |
15.00 |
|
||||
Diplomatic Mail |
0.15 |
Minimum charge = USD - $25.00 |
||||
Storage Charges per Day |
0.15 |
Minimum charge = USD - $20.00 |
||||
Storage Facilities
Operating Details |
|
|||||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
|
|
||||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
747, 777 |
|
||||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
|
|||||
Storage Area (m3 and mt) |
2,033 m² |
|
||||
Handling Equipment |
|
|||||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
14.0 Tons |
|
||
Max Height (m) |
To handle 747, 777 Aircrafts |
|
||||
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
|
Security
Security at the airport is provided by Airport Security Police.
Malawi - 2.2.2 Malawi Blantyre Chileka International Airport
Airport Overview
The airport is operational from 0400UTC to 1700UTC. Outside these hours, services are available on request to the Director of Civil Aviation or the Airport Commandant. Aerodrome fire Category is CAT 9. Cargo Handling facilities are by arrangement with Lilongwe Handling Company(LIHACO) available on frequency 121.9MHz.
Transportation to and from the city which is about 20KM away is through Taxis and Car Hires. There are Restaurants at the airport but no Hotels except in the City. Both AVGAS100/130 and JET A1 are available supplied by PUMA. There are no Hangar and repair services for visiting aircrafts.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Malawi |
Province or District |
Blantyre |
Nearest Town or City |
Blantyre 13km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Chileka International Airport |
Latitude |
S 15° 40’ 44.59” |
Longitude |
E 34° 58’ 26.45” |
Elevation (ft and m) |
2,555’ |
IATA Code |
BLZ |
ICAO Code |
FWCL |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Civil Aviation (Aeronautical), Airport Developments Ltd ( Non-aeronautical) |
Management Contact Person |
Mr. Brian Mussa +265 994 444 343 |
Open From (hours) |
04:00UTC |
Open To (hours) |
17:00UTC |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at:
Blantyre - Chileka International Airport - AZFreight
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for YEAR 2022
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
---|---|---|---|
Total Aircraft Movements |
4464 |
372 |
12 |
Total Passengers |
99084 |
8257 |
275 |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
Runways
Please note: Chileka International Airport has only two runways.
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2,325m x 30m |
Orientation |
10/28 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway #2 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1,372 m × 30 m |
Orientation |
15/33 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
No Specific Helipad at the airport, helicopters use the main apron
Helipad #1 |
|
---|---|
Present |
No |
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
|
Width and Length (m) |
|
Surface |
No Specific Helipad at the airport, helicopters use the main apron
Helipad #2 |
|
---|---|
Present |
No |
Largest Helicopter That Can Land |
|
Width and Length (m) |
|
Surface |
No specific helipad at the airport, helicopters use the main apron
Airport Infrastructure Details
The airport is provided with Aerodrome control on 124.9MHz from 0400UTC TO 1700UTC otherwise on special request the services can be extended. No Area Control is also provided at the airport
There are two asphalt Runway 10/28 2325m long and 30m wide Aircraft use ILS, VOR, Locator, RNAV and Visual approaches as instructed by ATC. The equipment at the airport is well maintained except for temporary unserviceabilities where NOTAMs are issued. Scheduled maintenance is sometimes difficult due to inadequate resources.
Infrastructure | |||
---|---|---|---|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
Immigration |
yes |
AVGAS 100 |
yes |
Terminal Building |
yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
no |
Passenger Terminal |
yes |
Air Starter Units |
yes |
Cargo terminal |
No |
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) |
CAT 7 |
Catering Services |
yes |
De-icing Equipment |
N/A |
Base Operating Room |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
no |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
yes |
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
|||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B738 |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B738 |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
|||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
|||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes / No |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
Loading Ramps |
Yes / No |
||
Other Comments |
|
Customs Guidance
Normally, it takes about 15 minutes for customs to be completed. Their offices are located in the main terminal building in the arrival hall. The hours of operation during the normal hours of airport operation (06:00 to 19:00 Local).
For more information on customs in Malawi, please see the following link: www.mra.mw
Storage Facilities
Operating Details |
|||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B738 |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B738 |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
|||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
|||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
Other Comments |
|
Navigation Charges
Charges |
|
|
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
0-5000 |
5001 - 20,000 |
20001-70000 |
70001 - 180,000 |
Over 180,000 |
|
Navigation Overflight(per journey) USD - $ |
75 |
75 |
75 |
75 |
75 |
Navigation international Landing(per journey) USD - $ |
40 |
55 |
60 |
75 |
80 |
Navigation Domestic(per journey) USD - $ |
15 |
20 |
25 |
30 |
45 |
Night Landing USD - $/Hr or part thereof (extension fee) |
250 |
250 |
|
250 |
250 |
Night Take-Off USD - $/Hr or part thereof (extension fee) |
250 |
250 |
|
250 |
250 |
Parking - $( 24Hrs or part thereof) |
5 |
6 |
9 |
12 |
15 |
Handling Charges |
450 |
1800 |
2700 |
4500 |
6000 |
Landing Charges
Portion of the maximum all-up weight of the aircraft and charge per single landing: -
Aircraft weight (kg) |
Charge per 1000kg or part thereof ($) |
---|---|
The first 2,000kg |
at US$4.00 per 1,000kg or part thereof; |
The next 18,000kg |
at US$5.00 per 1,000kg or part thereof; |
The next 60,000kg |
at US$5.50 per 1,000kg or part thereof; |
The next 80,000kg |
at US$6.50 per 1,000kg or part thereof; |
The remainder |
at US$7.00 per 1,000kg or part thereof. |
Fuel Service Charges
PUMA is the only company to offer refuelling services in Malawi, PUMA is reported to provide a full range of Jet A-1, lubricants and AVGAS.
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
Jet A-1 |
1.33 |
Avgas |
2.27 |
Cargo Terminal Charges
There is no cargo Terminal at the airport
Import Charges |
|
|||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
||||
Handling Charge |
0.15 |
Minimum charge = USD - $25.00 |
||||
Break Bulk Fee |
Not Applicable |
|
||||
Diplomatic Mail |
0.15 |
Minimum charge = USD - $25.00 |
||||
Strong Room – per consignment |
0.20 |
Minimum charge = USD - $80.00 |
||||
Cold Storage Fee |
0.18 per day |
Minimum charge = USD - $25.00 No grace period |
||||
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
Not applicable |
|
||||
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
Not applicable |
|
||||
Storage per Day – General cargo |
0.10 |
Minimum charge = USD - $20.00 Applicable: 48 hours |
||||
Export |
||||||
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
0.15 |
Minimum charge = USD - $25.00 |
||||
International Air Waybill |
15.00 |
|
||||
Local Air Waybill |
1000.00 (Mw. Kwacha) |
|
||||
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
15.00 |
|
||||
Air Way Bill Documentation |
15.00 |
|
||||
Diplomatic Mail |
0.15 |
Minimum charge = USD - $25.00 |
||||
Storage Charges per Day |
0.15 |
Minimum charge = USD - $20.00 |
||||
Storage Facilities Operating Details |
|
|||||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B738 |
|
||||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
738, |
|
||||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
|
|||||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
|
|||||
Handling Equipment |
|
|||||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
|||
Max Height (m) |
To handle Aircrafts |
|
||||
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
|
||||
Other Comments |
|
|
||||
Air-bridge Charges
There is no air bridge at the airport
Security
Security at the airport is provided by Airport Security Police.
Malawi - 2.2.3 Malawi Karonga National Airport
Airport Overview
The condition of the Airport is good. Currently the airport is not busy as it receives less traffic, mainly because of the closure of Kayerekera Mining, by Paladin Africa. The navigation aids are not working. Currently operation is through visual approach only. The security is good as there is Airport Security.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Malawi |
Province or District |
Karonga |
Nearest Town or City |
Karonga 6.6km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Karonga Airport |
Latitude |
-9.953569° |
Longitude |
33.893022° |
Elevation (ft and m) |
1,743’ |
IATA Code |
KGJ |
ICAO Code |
FWKA |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
The airport is managed by Department of Civil Aviation |
Management Contact Person |
Director of Civil Aviation |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
N/A |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1,680m x 18m |
Runway Orientation |
Run way 14 and run way 32 |
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway Condition |
Good |
The Runway condition is good only some areas the surface is wearing out.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refuelling Capacity |
N/A |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
Fuel not available
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
Not available |
Avgas |
Not available |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
All commercial and private aircraft operators pay landing fees as per Department of Civil Aviation rules.
Malawi - 2.2.4 Malawi Mzuzu National Airport
Airport Overview
Mzuzu International Airport is operating under Airport Category 5 and under main power and secondary power. It is often used for transporting both passengers, mail and cargo for domestic and international flights. Provision of communication by VHF radio for both approach, landing and take off. Provision of Airport Security Police is 24 hours.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Malawi |
Province or District |
Mzimba |
Nearest Town or City |
Mzuzu 2.2km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Mzuzu International Airport |
Latitude |
-11.44475° |
Longitude |
34.011775° |
Elevation (ft and m) |
4,115’ 1254.3m |
IATA Code |
ZZU |
ICAO Code |
FWUU |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Civil Aviation |
Management Contact Person |
Mr Samuel Kalua DCA HQS |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
n/a |
Runway(s)
Runway 17/35 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1,307m x 19m |
Runway Orientation |
PCN20/R/D/Y/T |
Runway Surface |
Slurry Seal on Bitumen |
Runway Condition |
Serviceable |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refuelling Capacity |
n/a |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
|
Price per LitreUSD - $ |
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
Not Available |
Avgas |
Not Available |
Malawi - 2.2.5 Malawi Kasungu National Airport
Airport Overview
The airport is generally in good condition as it is used as the main base for drone operations in Malawi. Operations into and out of the aerodrome must broadcasting on 118.1Mhz to avoid conflicting with drone operations and other traffic. The Airport is centre point of the drone corridor in Malawi though with no provision of airport security, only local guards available and for additional security to contact police within Kasungu municipality.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Malawi |
Province or District |
Kasungu |
Nearest Town or City |
Kasungu 4.2km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kasungu National Airport |
Latitude |
13.01444 |
Longitude |
33.46833 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
3,330’ |
IATA Code |
KBQ |
ICAO Code |
FWKG |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AVIATION |
Management Contact Person |
SAMUEL C. KALUA |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
n/a |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1,200m x 17m |
Runway Orientation |
08/26 |
Runway Surface |
Slurry seal Bitumen |
Runway Condition |
Fair |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
No fuel at the airport
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Avgas |
N/A |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No fees applicable with regards to this aerodrome.
Malawi - 2.2.6 Malawi Likoma Island National Airport
Airport Overview
The condition of the airport is good, currently the airport is not so busy however the airport is quite busy during summer season since Likoma is a tourist destination Island. There are no navigational aids at the airport operations are through visual approach only. In terms of security, the security is good as we have Airport Security.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Malawi |
Province or District |
Likoma |
Nearest Town or City |
Likoma 1.85km 190 degrees |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Likoma Island National Airport |
Latitude |
120444.98S |
Longitude |
0344410.91E |
Elevation (ft and m) |
1,632’ |
IATA Code |
LIX |
ICAO Code |
FWLK |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civiil Aviation/ ADL |
Management Contact Person |
Mr. Victor Lungu - 0999514080 |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
n/a |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1130m x18m |
Runway Orientation |
0119 |
Runway Surface |
Slurry seal on bitumen |
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
There is no fuel availability at the airport.
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
n/a |
Avgas |
n/a |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
Malawi - 2.3 Malawi Road Network
Distance Matrix
Malawi’s designated public road network consists of 15,451 kilometres of roads. Of these, only 26% (4,038 Km) is paved. The rest – 11,413 Km representing 74% of the network – is either earth or gravel. The public road network is classified into five main categories: Main, Secondary, Tertiary, Urban and District. The Main, Secondary and Tertiary roads, totalling 10,603 Km, form the country’s trunk or primary road network.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
|
Lilongwe |
Balaka |
Bangula |
Blantyre |
Chikwawa |
Chitipa |
Dedza |
Dowa |
Karonga |
Kasungu |
Machinga |
Mangochi |
Mchinji |
Monkey Bay |
Mulanje |
Mwanza |
Mzimba |
Mzuzu |
Nhkata-Bay |
Nkhota-kota |
Nsanje |
Ntcheu |
Ntchisi |
Rumphi |
Salima |
Thyolo |
Zomba |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balaka |
201 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bangula |
439 |
255 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
Blantyre |
311 |
127 |
134 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chikwawa |
359 |
175 |
86 |
54 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Chitipa |
691 |
889 |
1127 |
1000 |
1047 |
||||||||||||||||||||||
Dedza |
84 |
118 |
356 |
229 |
276 |
772 |
|||||||||||||||||||||
Dowa |
53 |
254 |
492 |
365 |
412 |
669 |
137 |
||||||||||||||||||||
Karonga |
590 |
788 |
1026 |
899 |
946 |
101 |
671 |
568 |
|||||||||||||||||||
Kasungu |
127 |
328 |
566 |
439 |
486 |
564 |
211 |
107 |
463 |
||||||||||||||||||
Machinga |
250 |
49 |
234 |
100 |
154 |
938 |
167 |
303 |
837 |
377 |
|||||||||||||||||
Mangochi |
245 |
97 |
325 |
191 |
254 |
843 |
159 |
237 |
742 |
344 |
91 |
||||||||||||||||
Mchinji |
109 |
310 |
548 |
421 |
468 |
699 |
193 |
158 |
598 |
138 |
359 |
408 |
|||||||||||||||
Monkey Bay |
206 |
160 |
387 |
253 |
307 |
804 |
120 |
198 |
703 |
305 |
153 |
63 |
312 |
||||||||||||||
Mulanje |
378 |
194 |
200 |
66 |
120 |
1066 |
295 |
431 |
105 |
505 |
161 |
251 |
487 |
314 |
|||||||||||||
Mwanza |
300 |
116 |
231 |
104 |
151 |
989 |
218 |
354 |
828 |
428 |
165 |
214 |
410 |
276 |
170 |
||||||||||||
Mzimba |
278 |
476 |
714 |
587 |
634 |
425 |
359 |
256 |
324 |
151 |
525 |
574 |
286 |
455 |
653 |
576 |
|||||||||||
Mzuzu |
367 |
565 |
803 |
676 |
723 |
327 |
448 |
345 |
226 |
240 |
614 |
516 |
375 |
477 |
742 |
665 |
117 |
||||||||||
Nhkata-Bay |
413 |
465 |
703 |
576 |
623 |
374 |
494 |
391 |
273 |
286 |
514 |
479 |
421 |
440 |
642 |
565 |
154 |
47 |
|||||||||
Nkhota-kota |
200 |
267 |
505 |
378 |
425 |
562 |
235 |
142 |
461 |
127 |
316 |
281 |
304 |
242 |
444 |
367 |
353 |
235 |
198 |
||||||||
Nsanje |
488 |
304 |
49 |
100 |
135 |
1176 |
405 |
541 |
1015 |
615 |
282 |
373 |
597 |
436 |
249 |
279 |
763 |
852 |
752 |
554 |
|||||||
Ntcheu |
158 |
43 |
281 |
156 |
201 |
847 |
75 |
211 |
746 |
284 |
92 |
141 |
267 |
155 |
220 |
143 |
434 |
523 |
470 |
272 |
330 |
||||||
Ntchisi |
90 |
291 |
529 |
402 |
449 |
648 |
174 |
53 |
547 |
65 |
340 |
290 |
194 |
251 |
468 |
391 |
535 |
324 |
370 |
89 |
578 |
248 |
|||||
Rumphi |
432 |
630 |
686 |
741 |
788 |
276 |
513 |
410 |
176 |
305 |
728 |
584 |
440 |
545 |
807 |
730 |
170 |
68 |
115 |
303 |
917 |
588 |
389 |
||||
Salima |
103 |
158 |
396 |
269 |
316 |
673 |
126 |
67 |
572 |
173 |
207 |
172 |
207 |
133 |
335 |
258 |
464 |
346 |
309 |
111 |
445 |
163 |
120 |
414 |
|||
Thyolo |
358 |
176 |
97 |
47 |
101 |
1046 |
275 |
411 |
885 |
485 |
141 |
231 |
467 |
294 |
47 |
150 |
633 |
722 |
622 |
424 |
146 |
200 |
448 |
787 |
315 |
||
Zomba |
286 |
85 |
198 |
64 |
118 |
974 |
203 |
339 |
815 |
413 |
36 |
127 |
395 |
189 |
125 |
168 |
561 |
650 |
550 |
352 |
247 |
128 |
376 |
715 |
243 |
105 |
Road Security
Spontaneous civil disturbances and/or demonstrations can occur on occasion. This is usually the case in the major cities of Malawi. Transport wise, insecure areas go hand in hand with bad road conditions. The following areas are frequently associated with road trucking insecurity because of bad roads (B), steep roads (S) and/ or generally insecure and risky areas (R):
Origin |
Destination |
District |
Distance |
Reason |
---|---|---|---|---|
NtchisiBoma |
Malomo |
Ntchisi |
89km |
B |
Misuku Hills |
Chitipa |
ChitipaBoma |
75km |
S / B / R |
Embangweni |
Edingeni |
Embangweni |
85km |
S / B / R |
Livingstonia Mission |
Rumphi Boma |
Ekwendeni |
62km |
S/ B |
Mkanda |
Waliranji |
MchinjiBoma |
80km |
B |
Malirana |
Thete |
Dedzaboma |
45km |
B / R |
Chilinga |
Phalombe |
Phalombe Boma |
120km |
B |
Kunene Kude |
Neno |
Mwanza |
88km |
B / R |
Golomoti |
Khwekwelere |
Dedza |
80km |
B |
Wimbe |
Chamama |
Kasungu |
58km |
B |
Enfeni |
Maulawo |
Mzimba |
62km |
R |
Chikangawa |
Mzimba Junction |
Mzimba |
|
R |
Border Zambia |
Mzimba |
Mzimba |
|
R |
Chitipa (Misuku) |
Livingstonia |
Rumphi |
40km |
S |
Nyika |
Ntalile |
Chitipa |
150km |
B/S |
Phwezi |
Mchenga coal mine |
Rumphi |
35km |
S |
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
The Malawi Road Traffic Directorate (RTD) is currently operating 5 fixed weighbridges at Balaka, Songwe, Mchinji, Mulanje and Mwanza. The RTD also operates 2 mobile weighbridges. With respect to the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM), the maximum permissible weight is 55,000 kg. The vehicle axle configuration has to be taken into account when determining the GVM which may vary from vehicle to vehicle, thus for tractor unit plus trailer of 6-axle combination will have a maximum GVM of 50 mtn. In other words the load carried by the vehicle should not weigh more than 30 mt.
Axle load limits |
Malawi |
Mozambique |
Zambia |
---|---|---|---|
Single Drive Axle |
10,000 kgs |
30,000 kgs1 |
35,000 kgs2 |
Steering Axle |
8,000 kgs |
30,000 kgs1 |
35,000 kgs2 |
Tandem (2) Drive Axles |
18,000 kgs |
30,000 kgs1 |
35,000 kgs2 |
Triple (3) Drive Axles |
28,000 kgs |
30,000 kgs1 |
35,000 kgs2 |
1: In Mozambique the maximum allowable load limit is 30 mt irrespective of how many axles
2: In Zambia the maximum allowable load limit is 35 mt irrespective of how many axles
Road Class and Surface Conditions
Road reclassification studies done in 2006 identified about 9,478km of undesignated road network that serve the rural communities. The main, secondary and tertiary roads effectively make up the country’s core network with remaining roads acting as feeder system. Road handles more than 70% on internal freight and 99% of passenger traffic. It handles more than 90% of international freight and passenger traffic. It is due to this volume of internal freight and passenger traffic that Malawi Government has given priority to maintenance and construction of roads in Malawi. It is actually estimated that 55% of the costs of production are taken up by transportation costs in Malawi compared to 17% of other developing countries. The present road conditions is 21% good, 7% fair and 42% poor. The targeted road network condition by the year 2011 was 71% good, 18% fair and 1% poor.
Type |
Paved |
Unpaved |
Total Network |
|||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Km |
%Share |
Km |
%Share |
Km |
%Share |
|
Main (M) |
2,809 |
69 |
548 |
5 |
3,357 |
22 |
Secondary (S) |
442 |
11 |
2,683 |
24 |
3,125 |
20 |
Tertiary (T) |
44 |
1 |
1,077 |
36 |
4,121 |
27 |
District (D) |
8 |
0 |
3,498 |
31 |
3,500 |
23 |
Urban (U) |
770 |
19 |
578 |
5 |
1,348 |
9 |
Total Designated |
4,073 |
100 |
11,378 |
100 |
15,451 |
100 |
%Share |
26 |
|
74 |
|
100 |
|
Community Road Network |
|
9,478 |
|
9,478 |
38 |
|
Total Road Network |
4,073 |
|
20,856 |
|
24,929 |
|
The road quality in Malawi is good when analysing both paved and unpaved roads. Physical challenges for the road sector are mainly preservation related. According to Africa Infrastructure Country Diagnostic (AICD) another 24 percent of the road maintenance budget is needed to sustain the national infrastructure. AICD’s summary on the road assessment states that
“The combination of relatively high road sector spending, apparent over paving and underfunding of maintenance suggest that there may be a case for shifting resources away from investment toward asset maintenance”
(Policy Research Working Paper 5133 Explaining high transport costs within Malawi, The World Bank Nov 2009)
Another road challenge is the assessment of unclassified feeder roads. The quality of feeder roads separating the rural areas from market towns are an important factor when it comes to influencing transport costs (AICD, March 2010, World Bank). For this matter international and national transport markets are segmented; the cost of the later rises significantly as empty backhauls and journeys covering small distances are being overcharged by the few transport companies operating in rural areas (PRWP, Nov 2009, World Bank). A proposed policy for lower transport costs in that market is to encourage a ‘domestic and small vehicle transport sector’. Hence, promoting intermediate means of transport (IMTs) would show to be a valuable outcome.
Malawi - 2.3.1 Songwe Land Border Crossing
Overview
The border post is a busy one and has a volume of 100 trucks per day. The road from Songwe is tarmac and is 45 Km to Karonga. Imports are second-hand vehicles, soap medicaments cement, fertilizer, and soap while exports are mainly agriculture produce.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Malawi: Songwe Border Post |
Province or District |
Norther Region |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Karonga |
Latitude |
-9.94161415077062 9°57'9.13"S |
Longitude |
33.924393732360926 33°55'29.36"E |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) |
Contact Person |
Victor Msesa Station Manager, + 26588885533 |
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Lilongwe International Airport (716 Km) Truck Travel Time: 18hrs Car Travel time: 9hrs 27min |
Nearest Port |
Dar es salaam (935 km) Truck Travel Time: 24Hrs Car Travel time: 12 Hrs |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Karonga (45 Km) Truck Travel Time: 1 Hrs 40 Min Car Travel time: 50 min |
Other Information
|
The road from Songwe to Karonga is tarmac. Most truck cargo transits to Dar es salaam (935 Km) |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
Every day regardless of holidays or seasons |
7:30 – 18:00 |
Daily Capacity
Songwe border post has a steady volume of traffic with over 100 trucks crossing per day
Customs Clearance
Delays occur when documentation is incomplete.
Import documents shall include:
- Bill of lading/cargo manifest for sea and land cargo
- Commercial/proforma invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin (optional)
- Certificate of analysis for food commodities (to accompany the cargo)
Export documentation:
- Bill of lading/cargo manifest for sea and land consignments
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin (optional)
- Certificate of analyses/phytosanitary for food commodities.
- Non-GMO certificate.
For more information on customs in Malawi, please see the following link:
Malawi Revenue Authority - Home (mra.mw)
Other Relevant Information
Agriculture/daily products are inspected by Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health and Malawi Bureau of Standards inspectors are present at the border.
The border mostly facilitates imports of second-hand vehicles from Japan, fertiliser, cement Medicament and soap while exports mainly are agriculture produce
Fees for the truck include temporary import permit USD 19 and toll fees varies depending on the nationality of truck registration and distance of destination.
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Malawi - 2.3.2 Mchinji Land Border Crossing
Overview
The border post is a busy one and has a volume of 120 trucks per day. The road from Mchinji one stop border post is tarmac and is 12 Km to Mchinji town. Imports are steel bars, steel coils, groceries, mahewu, and cement. while exports are mainly fertilizer, Sugar, soya pieces and plastic shoes
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Malawi: Mchinji one stop Border Post |
Province or District |
Central Region |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Mchinji |
Latitude |
-13.795446453611513 |
Longitude |
32.8893325839602 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) |
Contact Person |
Tapiwa Mzunga Station Manager +265 888 625 536 |
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Lilongwe International Airport (716 Km) Truck Travel Time: 5hrs Car Travel time: 2Hrs 23 Min |
Nearest Port |
Beira 1059 Km via Lilongwe Truck Travel Time: 30 Hrs Car Travel time: 15 Hrs 49 Min |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Mchinji Town (12 Km) Truck Travel Time: 30 Min Car Travel time: 15 min |
Other Information
|
The road from Mchinj border post to Lilongwe is tarmac and the distance is 123Km |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
Every day regardless of holidays or seasons |
6:00 – 18:00 |
Daily Capacity
Mchinji border post has a steady volume of traffic with over 120 trucks crossing per day
Customs Clearance
Delays occur when documentation is incomplete
Import documents shall include:
- Bill of lading/cargo manifest for sea and land cargo
- Commercial/proforma invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin (optional)
- Certificate of analysis for food commodities (to accompany the cargo)
Export documentation
- Bill of lading/cargo manifest for sea and land consignments
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin (optional)
- Certificate of analyses/phytosanitary for food commodities.
- Non-GMO certificate.
For more information on customs in Malawi, please see the following link:
Malawi Revenue Authority - Home (mra.mw)
Other Relevant Information
Agriculture/daily products are inspected by Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health and Malawi Bureau of Standards inspectors are present at the border.
The border mostly facilitates imports of steel bars, steel coils, groceries, mahewu, and cement while exports are mainly fertilizer, Sugar, soya pieces and plastic shoes
Fees for the truck include temporary import permit USD 19 and toll fees varies depending on the nationality of truck registration and distance of destination.
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Malawi - 2.3.3 Dedza Land Border Crossing
Overview
The border post is a busy one and has a volume of 60 trucks per day. The road from Dedza Border Post is tarmac and is 4 Km to Dedza Boma. Imports are of fertiliser, stell coil, cooking oil, fuel, and tobacco while exports are mainly soya beans, maize bran, maize, and ground nuts.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Malawi: Dedza Border Post |
Province or District |
Central Region |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Dedza Town |
Latitude |
-14.382057638832435 |
Longitude |
34.332661611663454 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) |
Contact Person |
Moses Masina Station Manager, + 265 999 741 471 |
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Lilongwe International Airport (117 Km) Truck Travel Time: 4 Hrs Car Travel time: 2 Hrs 27min |
Nearest Port |
Beira (1014 km) Truck Travel Time: 28 Hrs Car Travel time: 14 Hrs 40 min |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Dedza Town (4 Km) Truck Travel Time: 1 Hrs 20 Min Car Travel time: 50 min |
Other Information
|
The road from Dedza border Post to Dedza town is tarmac. Most truck cargo transits to Beira (1,014 Km) from Dedza border post |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
Every day regardless of holidays or seasons |
6:00– 18:00 |
Daily Capacity
Dedza border post has a steady volume of traffic with over 60 trucks crossing per day
Customs Clearance
Delays occur when documentation is incomplete.
Import documents shall include:
- Bill of lading/cargo manifest for sea and land cargo
- Commercial/proforma invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin (optional)
- Certificate of analysis for food commodities (to accompany the cargo)
Export documentation
- Bill of lading/cargo manifest for sea and land consignments
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin (optional)
- Certificate of analyses/phytosanitary for food commodities.
- Non-GMO certificate.
For more information on customs in Malawi, please see the following link:
Malawi Revenue Authority - Home (mra.mw)
Other Relevant Information
Imports consist mainly of fertiliser, stell coil, cooking oil, fuel, and tobacco while exports are mainly soya beans, maize bran, maize, and ground nuts.
Agriculture/daily products are inspected by Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health and Malawi Bureau of Standards inspectors are present at the border.
The border mostly facilitates imports
Fees for the truck include temporary import permit USD 19 and toll fees varies depending on the nationality of truck registration and distance of destination.
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Malawi - 2.4 Malawi Railway Assessment
Railway Network
The network extends from Zambian border at Mchinji, via Lilongwe to Blantyre and Makhanga in the south. At Nkaya Junction the network links with the Nacala Corridor line going east to Mozambique's deep-water port at Nacala and another green field line was constructed connected Nkaya to Moatize Mine in the Mozambique Providence of Tete. Export traffic consists of sugar, tobacco, cotton, tea and pigeon peas through the Port of Nacala. Import traffic consists of fertiliser, fuel, clinker, wheat grain, containerised general cargo, consumer goods and food products including vegetable oil and grain. Currently one block train of approximately. 90 wagons depart Nacala everyday pulled by two locomotives in tandem directly from Nacala Port to Blantyre or Lilongwe. At Nkaya (which is an operational hub) the block train is then split per destination, south to Blantyre and north to Lilongwe
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
Travel Time Matrix
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (hr)
Blantyre |
Liwonde |
Kanengo |
|
---|---|---|---|
Nacala Port |
48 hrs |
||
Nacala Port |
36 hrs |
||
Nacala Port |
72 hrs |
Railway Companies and Consortia
The Malawi Railways was managed by the Malawi Government until privatization on 1 December 1999. The Central East African Railways (CEAR) is part of Nacala Logistics brand that represents the companies responsible for the logistics of coal and general cargo in the Nacala Railway Corridor. The brand is also responsible for the management of Nacala-à-Velha Port Terminal. Nacala Logistics Companies include CDN, CLN / CLA, CEAR and VLL under one management and whose shareholders are Vulcan Resources which is subsidiary company of Jindal Steel from India.
For more information on railway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.9 Railway Companies Contact List
Capacity Table
Rail Operator Capacity
CEAR |
|
---|---|
Lines Operates On |
n/a |
Max Train Length and / or Pulling Capacity |
90 wagons per train (3600 MT) |
Malawi - 2.5 Malawi Waterways Assessment
Malawi Waterways Assessment
Reportedly, ships operating on Lake Malawi are old ships and rarely keep to schedule and carry limited amounts of cargo. Cargo handling facilities at most lake ports are very limited and present many logistical challenges. The Shire River is the only outlet from Lake Malawi, from the southernmost tip of Lake Malawi it flows 402 kms to the Zambezi River at Caia in Mozambique. Currently there is no river transport operating on the Shire River as there are a number of falls and cataracts that make navigation within Malawi impossible. Boats can access Malawi from the sea as far as the southernmost settlement of Nsanje only, however there are plans to establish an operating waterway on the river.
In September 2009 a consortium called the Zambezi Water Transport Company has initiated a feasibility study into the $6-billion Shire – Zambezi waterway project following the signing of a MoU with the would-be beneficiaries of the project, namely Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. The project aims to reopen the Shire – Zambezi waterway from Nsanje, in southern Malawi, to the Indian Ocean Port of Chinde, in Mozambique, a distance of about 238 km. This will enable barges and medium-sized seagoing vessels to ply between Chinde and Nsanje, thereby providing direct waterway access to the Indian Ocean. The feasibility study will ascertain the navigability of the Shire and Zambezi rivers, the Zambezi River is wide and shallow, the Shire River is deep and narrow. The SADC and Comesa, which adopted the ambitious project as a regional initiative, last year jointly invited expressions of interest from interested firms to undertake the feasibility study. Construction on the Port of Nsanje, Malawi’s proposed port on the Shire – Zambezi waterway project, which started with the construction of port facilities at Nsanje port in 2009 stalled in 2012. The project is being undertaken by Portuguese contractor Mota Engil and the Malawi government in a public – private partnership.
Company Information
Lake Malawi and the Shire River (144km) provide the major waterways in Malawi. Lake Malawi, previously Lake Malawi, is a fresh water lake with a 30000 km2 surface. The Shire River connects the lake water with the Zambezi River south east of Mutarara in Mozambique. Various private companies operate on the lake. The biggest operating company is Malawi Shipping Company (MSC, formerly Malawi Shipping Company). MSC operates from Monkey Bay to various destinations such as Chilumba, Nkhotakota, Nkhatabay, Likoma Island and Chilumba.
For information on Malawi Waterways contact details, please see the following link: Annex 2.4 Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Passenger Carrying Capacity |
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MSC |
AJD |
Malungo |
|
Number of Passenger Vessels < 50 pax |
1 |
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Number of Passenger Vessels > 100 pax |
3 |
Cargo Capacity |
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---|---|---|
MSC |
Malungo |
|
Number of Boats |
6 |
1 |
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity |
381m3 and 670mt |
20mt |
Number of Barges |
3 |
|
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity |
1,550mt |
|
Other (specify) |
3 pontoons, dredges & floating dock |
|
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity |
600mt |
|
Travel Time-Tables
MV Ilala Schedule – North Bound |
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Day |
Route |
Arrival |
Departure |
Friday |
Monkey Bay |
----- |
10:00 |
Friday |
Chipoka |
13:00 |
16:00 |
Saturday |
Nkhotakota |
00:00 |
02:00 |
Saturday |
Matangula (Moz) |
06:00 |
08:00 |
Saturday |
Likoma Island |
14:00 |
18:00 |
Saturday |
Chizumulu Island |
19:30 |
22:00 |
Sunday |
Nkhata Bay |
01:00 |
07:00 |
Sunday |
Usisya |
10:00 |
11:00 |
Sunday |
Ruarwe |
12:00 |
13:00 |
Sunday |
Tcharo |
14:00 |
14:30 |
Sunday |
Mlowe |
16:00 |
17:00 |
Sunday |
Chilumba |
20:00 |
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MV Mtendere Schedule |
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Day |
Route |
Arrival |
Departure |
---|---|---|---|
Wednesday |
Monkey Bay |
----- |
09:00 |
Wednesday |
Makanjia |
12:00 |
13:00 |
Wednesday |
Meponda |
14:30 |
15:30 |
Thursday |
Senga Bay |
05:00 |
06:00 |
Thursday |
Makanjia |
07:30 |
08:30 |
Thursday |
Monkey Bay |
11:30 |
----- |
|
Malawi Shipping Company – Vessels |
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Name |
Length (m) |
Weight (mt) |
Cargo |
Passengers |
Comments |
MV Ilala |
52.4 |
630 |
216 m³ |
460 |
Currently operational |
MV Mtendere |
50.7 |
924 |
90 m³ |
420 |
Awaiting a new engine |
MV Chauncy Maples |
38.4 |
250 |
75 m³ |
182 |
Non-operational, built 1899 |
MV Karonga |
43.1 |
545 |
300 mt |
0 |
Cargo only (mostly fuel drums) |
MV Ufulu |
45.8 |
424 |
310 mt |
0 |
Tanker |
MV Ncheni |
15.0 |
3.0 |
60 mt |
0 |
Can discharge on to beaches |
MV Katundu |
61.5 |
750 |
48 TEU’s |
0 |
Barge |
MV Nkhwazi |
34.6 |
295 |
282 mt |
0 |
Barge |
Cargo Barge 300 |
15.0 |
5.0 |
116 mt |
0 |
Barge |
Viphya |
16.0 |
6.0 |
600 mt |
0 |
Pontoon |
Seacara |
12.3 |
5.4 |
0 |
0 |
Dredge |
Floating Dock |
44.5 |
15.6 |
0 |
0 |
Floating Dock |
|
Lake Malawi – Tanzania Ports Authority |
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Operator |
Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), Itungi Port, P.O. Box 400, Kyele, Tanzania |
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Contact |
TPA Manager – Captain Faya |
Cell |
+255 732 951 530 |
Contact |
Port Master – Mr. Nandi |
Cell |
+255 784 383 989 |
Tel |
+255 25 254 0462 |
Fax |
+255 254 0302 |
|
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Lake Malawi – Itungi Port |
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|
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Lake Malawi – Mbamba Bay Port |
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|
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Lake Malawi – Liuli Port |
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|
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Lake Malawi – Manda Port |
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Lake Malawi – Other Ports |
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Malawi – MSC Storage |
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---|---|---|---|---|---|
Marine HQ |
Malawi Shipping Company (MSC), P.O. Box 15, Monkey Bay, Malawi |
||||
Contact |
Howard Shaba |
|
Cell |
+265 993 076 767 |
|
Port |
Machinery |
Storage Area |
Storage – Containers |
||
Chilumba |
1x 35 my gantry crane 1x 20 mt mobile crane 1x 6 mt forklift 5x 3 mt forklifts 1x tractor 1x trailer |
Dry – 800 m² Wet – 583,000 litres |
270 TEU’s |
||
Contact |
Ports Operations Officer – D.P. Ndindi |
Cell |
+265 888 500 856 |
||
|
|||||
Nkhata Bay |
1x mobile crane 1x tractor 1x trailer |
Dry – 500 m² Wet – N/A |
Containers cannot be handled at Nkhata Bay |
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Contact |
Port Operations Officer – Francis Makaiani |
Cell |
+265 888 344 217 |
||
|
|||||
Chipoka |
1x 35 mt gantry crane 4x 3 mt forklifts |
Dry – 800 m² Wet – 923,000 litres |
300 TEU’s |
||
Contact |
Port Operations Officer – M.F. Swira |
Cell |
+265 999 212 080 |
||
|
Malawi - 2.6 Malawi Storage Assessment
Malawi Storage Assessment
In the past the grain trade was controlled by the two Government bodies, ADMARC (Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation) and the NFRA (National Food Reserve Agency) who lead the storage facilities market. However, due to liberalisation, the private sector began building storage facilities primarily for their own utilisation rather than for rental. ADMARC and NFRA still have the largest storage capacity in the country, unfortunately only a few of these storage facilities meet adequate standards especially for the storage of perishable commodities such as food.
Commercial Storage
Commercially available storage is in very short supply in Malawi as most facilities are purpose built for the owner. NFRA & ADMARC do rent warehouse space to humanitarian organisations. NFRA is planning to build two new warehouse complexes at Kanengo and Kazomba which free up free capacity. NFRA silos: Kanengo near Lilongwe (180,000 mt), Mangochi (20,000 mt), Luchenza (20,000 mt), Mzuzu (20,000 mt). The NFRA silo complex at Kanengo is one of the largest silo complex’s in Africa. NFRA warehouses: Kanengo (26,000 mt), Limbe (40,000 mt), Bangula (7,000 mt) and Kazomba in the north (7,000 mt). All silos and warehouse facilities have weighbridges that are calibrated by MBS every six months. All silo facilities have bagging facilities but there are no mobile bagging units in Malawi. New warehouse facilities are planned at Kanengo and Kazomba which will be available for use by humanitarian organisations on a commercial basis. ADMARC has over 400 warehouses at key locations across Malawi with a total capacity of 270,000 mt. ADMRC has smaller warehouses in all district centres and markets with capacities ranging from 50 to 200 mt. Storage is available on a commercial basis but only on a space availability basis.
For information on Malawi Storage contact details, please see the following link Annex 2.6 Storage and Milling Company Contact List
Location | Owner | Available for rent | Capacity | Type | Access | Condition |
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Limbe
|
NFRA
|
Yes
|
40,000 mt
|
Concrete/steel
|
Flat
|
Good
|
Kanengo
|
NFRA
|
Yes |
26,000 mt
|
Concrete/steel
|
Flat
|
Good
|
Bangula
|
NFRA
|
Yes |
7,000 mt
|
Concrete/steel
|
Flat
|
Good
|
Kazomba
|
NFRA
|
Yes |
7,000 mt
|
Concrete/steel
|
Flat
|
Good
|
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
Location | Organization |
Sharing Possibility |
Capacity mt / m² / m³ |
Type | Access | Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kanengo |
WFP |
Yes |
3,876.64 m2 |
Concrete/steel |
Flat |
Good |
Limbe |
WFP |
Yes |
7,377 m2 |
Concrete/steel |
Flat, raised siding |
Good |
Bangula |
WFP |
Yes |
320+ |
Concrete/steel |
Flat |
Good |
Public Sector Storage
The available public sector storage facilities are mainly occupied by government and are rarely offered for rent to other agencies as they are fully occupied throughout the year.
Cold Chain
The only temperature controlled cold storage is at the Government Pharmaceutical facility.
Malawi - 2.7 Malawi Milling Assessment
Malawi WFP Country Office has an approved roster of three supplier for milling. These service providers were audited and recommended by WFP regional food technologists. In terms of capacity, all the service providers are able to process a minimum of 1,500 mt per month, however depending on WFP’s requirements, they are flexible to increase their shifts in order to meet the requirements. All these suppliers also fall under the regional roster.
4.6 Malawi Storage and Milling Company Contact List
Milling Companies
All milling companies are large traders who are able to adjust their capacities according to requirements. Below are the details.
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
---|---|---|
Export Trading Co. Ltd
|
Name: Nirav Parekh Title: Operations Manager Email: nirav.parekh@vamara.com |
Tel: 265 993 821 035 Fax: |
Rab Processors Limited |
Name: Hisham Jamaldeen Title: Operations Manager Email ceo@rabmw.com; slm@rabmw.com; |
Contact: 265 888 824 709, 265 1 844 827 |
Sunseed Oils |
Name: Wassim Kassim TITLE:MD Email: wkassam@globemw.net |
Contact: 888999087 |
Export Trading Co. LTD
Facilities: |
||
---|---|---|
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
Not enough for trucks except at the loading bay |
|
Drainage |
Fair |
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Available |
|
Number of Ventilators (screened) |
Ok |
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
750KVA |
|
Backup Generator(s) |
No |
NA |
Milling Equipment |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
China |
2013 |
2014 |
Good |
Maintenance |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Duration |
Hours / Week |
Type of Maintenance |
|
|
4-8hrs |
Adhoc maintanance |
|
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
1 |
|
|
Bag Cleaning Plant |
No |
|
|
New bags |
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
1 |
|
|
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
1 |
|
|
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
7 |
|
|
Staffing |
Comments |
|
---|---|---|
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
11 |
Staffs in shift are 22 |
Number of Full Time Labourers |
6 |
Depends on work load |
Weighbridge |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Number |
|
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
Within Compound |
80 |
44m |
Digital |
|
Within Compound |
80 |
44 |
Digital |
Building |
Comments |
|||
---|---|---|---|---|
|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
Building – Wheat Mill |
82 |
30 |
12 |
Damaged Gulters side of the office |
Building – Maize Mill |
82 |
30 |
12 |
Signs of moisture on warehouse |
Walls |
|
2 trucks at a time on loading bay |
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
---|---|---|
|
Outside |
Inside |
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
Signs of Rodent Activity |
No |
No |
Signs of Birds Entry |
No |
No |
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
Yes |
No |
Signs of Moisture |
Yes |
No |
Adjacent Vegetation |
Yes |
No |
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
Pest Control |
|||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fumigation |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Contracted |
Yes |
Spraying |
Yes |
Frequency |
Quarterly |
Contracted |
Yes |
Rodenticides |
Yes |
Frequency |
Quarterly |
Contracted |
Yes |
Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
Frequency |
Quarterly |
Contracted |
Yes |
Security |
|
---|---|
Security |
Good |
Compound |
Fenced |
Other Comments |
|
Access |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Distance from Main Town (km) |
300m |
||
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
10 minutes |
||
Road Condition to Mill |
Not that good but road maintenance in progress |
||
Road Limitations (if any) |
Maximum Width and Max. Tonnage |
||
Rail Connections |
No |
||
On the Railway From |
|
To |
|
Other Comments |
|
Milling Capacity |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
Wheat |
|
2000 |
Maize |
55-60 |
|
Storage Capacity |
||
---|---|---|
Storage in Metric Tons |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
Within the Compound |
|
300-400 |
Outside the Compound |
|
1000 |
Capacity to Blend |
---|
Done |
Loading & Discharge Rates |
---|
120MT |
Transport Capacity at Mill |
---|
120MT |
Additional Notes |
---|
No backup generators |
RAB Processors
Facilities |
||
---|---|---|
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
624m2 |
|
Drainage |
Good |
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Available |
|
Number of Ventilators (screened) |
Good |
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
750KVA |
|
Backup Generator(s) |
yes |
440KVA |
Milling Equipment |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
Switzerland |
2013 |
2013 |
Good |
Switzerland |
2017 |
2017 |
Good |
Maintenance |
||
---|---|---|
Duration |
Hours / Week |
Type of Maintenance |
|
Weekly |
General |
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
2 |
yes |
|
Bag Cleaning Plant |
No |
|
|
New bags |
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
2 |
yes |
|
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
2 |
yes |
|
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
2 |
yes |
|
Staffing |
Comments |
|
---|---|---|
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
18 |
|
Number of Full Time Labourers |
30 |
|
Weighbridge |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Number |
|
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
Within Compound |
80 |
20 |
Overhead |
|
Within Compound |
|
|
|
Building |
|||
---|---|---|---|
|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
Building – Wheat Mill |
30 |
30 |
8 |
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
---|---|---|
|
Outside |
Inside |
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
Signs of Rodent Activity |
No |
No |
Signs of Birds Entry |
No |
No |
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
Signs of Moisture |
NO |
No |
Adjacent Vegetation |
Yes |
No |
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
Pest Control |
|||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fumigation |
Yes |
Frequency |
2 Months |
Contracted |
No |
Spraying |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Contracted |
No |
Rodenticides |
No |
Frequency |
|
Contracted |
No |
Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
Frequency |
Daily |
Contracted |
No |
Security |
|
---|---|
Security |
Good |
Compound |
Fenced |
Other Comments |
2 security officers 20 Guards |
Access |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Distance from Main Town (km) |
200m |
||
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
5 minutes |
||
Road Condition to Mill |
Good conditions |
||
Road Limitations (if any) |
Maximum Width and Max. Tonnage |
||
Rail Connections |
NA |
||
On the Railway From |
|
To |
|
Other Comments |
|
Milling Capacity |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
Wheat |
70 |
1500 |
Maize |
125 |
3750 |
Storage Capacity |
|
---|---|
Storage in Metric Tons |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
Within the Compound |
3000-4000 |
Outside the Compound |
15000-20000 |
Capacity to Blend |
---|
75 MT |
Loading & Discharge Rates |
---|
300MT |
Transport Capacity at Mill |
---|
200MT |
Additional Notes |
---|
They have their own trucks for deliveries |
Sun Seed Oils
Facilities |
||
---|---|---|
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
Available |
|
Drainage |
Good |
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Available |
|
Number of Ventilators (screened) |
2 |
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
225 |
|
Backup Generator(s) |
Yes |
List capacity of each backup generator in KVA 500 |
Milling Equipment |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
RSA |
2019 |
2019 |
Good |
Maintenance |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Duration |
8 Hours / Week |
Type of Maintenance |
PMS |
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
Yes |
Bag Cleaning Plant |
NA |
|
|
Not applicable Fresh bags are used |
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
Yes |
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
Yes |
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
Yes |
Staffing |
|
---|---|
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
15 |
Number of Full Time Labourers |
As per production requirement |
Weighbridge |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Number |
|
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
Within Compound |
80 |
18 |
Fully In-Ground Weighbridge |
|
Within Compound |
80 |
18 |
Fully In-Ground Weighbridge |
Building |
|||
---|---|---|---|
|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
Building – Wheat Mill |
|
|
|
Building – Maize Mill |
48 |
23 |
9.5 |
Walls |
6.5 Height (m) bricks wall |
||
Roof |
9.5 Height (m) IVR sheet |
||
Floor |
RCC flooring with Epoxy painting |
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
---|---|---|
|
Outside |
Inside |
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
Signs of Rodent Activity |
No |
No |
Signs of Birds Entry |
No |
No |
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
Signs of Moisture |
No |
No |
Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |