2 Somalia Logistics Infrastructure
Somalia Logistics Infrastructure
The following section contains information on the logistics infrastructure of Somalia.
As a result of the civil war in Somalia between 1988 and 1991
there was no functioning central government in control of the
entire country. The instability caused total neglect of the
country’s infrastructure resulting to deterioration in the sea
ports, airports, warehousing, electrical supplies, roads and
bridges.
Somalia’s infrastructure including energy, roads, airports,
seaports, urban services and settlement has been systematically
destroyed during the years of conflict and for it to start
functioning properly it needs major rehabilitation. The poor
condition of the infrastructure has adversely affected livelihoods
and is a serious constraint to its economic growth.
With the small resources available, including meager contributions
from the diaspora and local community, Somalia has embarked in
revamping its dilapidated infrastructure targeting existing ports,
warehouses, roads, electrical supplies etc. Important to mention is
that the rehabilitation process is taking place independently,
meaning those infrastructures in Somaliland and Puntland are been
planned and executed by semi-autonomous governments, while the
Federal Government in Mogadishu continues to extend its reach to
the South and Central parts of the Country.
Improvement in this section has greatly helped humanitarian
organizations to respond in case of emergency and in normal
situation humanitarian deliveries.
Considering the present congestion at Djibouti Port, it is believed
that Berbera Port has a potential to expand to become an important
alternative port for Ethiopia.
Despite of the improvements to Logistics Infrastructures there
still remains a lot of work to be done. For example, Berbera Port
has small shore cranes with the maximum capacity of 75 mt, no fixed
cranes; caseload of existing tarmac road is 10 – 20 mt trucks
capacity, seasonal rivers delaying truck movements during rainy
seasons etc.
Investing in improving infrastructure in Somalia will be beneficial
to the commercial and private sector and the entire community.
In 1999 – 2002 at the peak of the EU funded cross border operation
between Somaliland and Ethiopia, the EU also had plans to improve
the road between Tog Wajale to Berbera, which was to provide tarmac
where it was most required to improve the condition of the road.
However that plan did not materialize and road condition
deteriorates.
2.1 Somalia Port Assessment
Somalia Port Assessment
Somalia has the longest coastline of any country in Africa at over 3,300 kms and is at the entry / departure point of one of the most important international commercial shipping lanes (the Suez Canal and via the Cape) in the world, through which the bulk of global sea-borne trade moves. Four major ports with sheltered deep water facilities handle practically all of Somalia ocean transport. They are Mogadishu, which imports much of the country’s general cargo and exports bananas, Berbera, which exports mostly livestock, Bossaso which handles livestock and general cargo and Kismayo which exports bananas, livestock and seafood
Most of Somalia’s international trade is handled by foreign vessels, supplemented by vessels from the state owned Somali Shipping Agency, which was established in 1974. Transport by coastal shipping within Somalia is limited despite the long coast line. Due to oil exploration in Somaliland and Puntland the Port of Berbera is seeing an increase in oil exploration equipment.
Somali Ports Authority (SPA) which is responsible for the administration, operation and maintenance of the country’s ports was created in 1962. Planning for the expansion and development of the ports as well as the execution of the ports infrastructural developments is the responsibility of the Ministry of Public Works and the finances of these projects are incorporated in the Governments Centralised Capital Investment Budgets. All cargo operations, except for the delivery and receipt of cargo at storage areas, are undertaken by SPA at all three ports using daily labour from labour cooperatives. Cargo handling equipment and the productivity is low as a result of insufficient mechanical handling equipment and the shortage of skilled workers. The standard of maintenance of port facilities and equipment is poor and workshop facilities are inadequate.
For information on Somalia Shipping, please see the following document:
Somalia Shipping Market Information
For information on Somalia Port Tariffs, please see the following document:
Port information can also be found at the following link: Maritime Database Information on Somalia
2.1.1 Somalia Port of Mogadishu
Key port information can also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com/ports/topports.php
Port Overview
- 1991-2006: Closed for business as there were disagreements over who should control it
- May-December 2006: Union of Islamic Courts (UIC) takes over control of the entire city and reopens the port
- 2007-2009: Ethiopian forces, which ousted the UIC, secure the port and the WFP undertakes repair and refurbishment work
- 2009-present day: African Union and Somali government troops provide security - trade increases significantly.
- Mogadishu is Somalia’s largest port.
- In 2010 a new government was appointed, which then re-shuffled the port management and monthly revenue subsequently rose from US $0.9 million to over US $2.5 million.
- In October 2013, the federal cabinet endorsed an agreement with the Turkish firm Al-Bayrak, headed by Ahmed Salim, to manage the Port of Mogadishu for a 20-year period and also assigned Al-Bayrak responsibility for rebuilding and modernizing the port.
- In April 2014, the federal Government postponed finalization of the Seaport Management Deal pending the approval of a new foreign investment bill. The MPs also requested that the agreement be submitted to the legislature for deliberation and to ensure that the interests of the port's manual labourers were taken into account.
- In September 2014, the federal government officially delegated management of the Mogadishu Port to Al-Bayrak. Under the terms of the agreement, 55% of revenue generated at the seaport will go to the government and the remaining 45% is earmarked for the firm.
- The management transfer is expected to double the federal authorities' income from the Port. Al-Bayrak's modernization project will cost US $80 million.
- In accordance with international security protocols, the project will erect a modern port administration building and clean the ship entrance channels via underwater surveillance.
- As of September 2014, the first phase of the renovations are reportedly complete, with the second phase underway.
- During its first month of operation under Al-Bayrak, the port generated $2.7 million in service revenue.
- Total covered Storage space: 15,000 m² (Three warehouses of 5,000 m² capacity each).
- Large additional open storage space plus 30,000 m² for container marshaling yard.
- Cargo handling equipment: 9 x cranes of max capacity of 15 – 25
tons, 2 x forklifts of 5 tons and 4 x trailers of 15 tons.
Port website: Port of Mogadishu Website
Port Location and Contacts |
|
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Country |
Somalia |
Province or District |
Banadir Region |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Mogadishu (km: 3 km) |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Mogadishu |
Latitude |
2.028889 |
Longitude |
45.34528 |
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
Somalia Ports Authority |
Management Contact Person |
Sayid Ali Moalin Abdulle – Mogadishu Port Manager +252 61 557 5590, +252 69 972 4029 portmanager@mogadishuport.com |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Mogadishu Airport Airlines: Air Uganda, Turkish Airlines, Jetlink, Dallow Airlines |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on Somalia Port contact details, please see the following link:
4.2.4 Somalia Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
Mogadishu Port |
||
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Seasonal Constraints |
Yes / No |
From <month> to <month> |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
Apr to Jun & Oct to Dec |
Major Import Campaigns |
N/A |
N/A |
Other |
|
|
Vessel Calls |
N/A |
|
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
N/A |
|
Bulk (mt) |
N/A |
|
Break-bulk (mt) |
N/A |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on Somalia Port tariffs, please see the following document:
Berthing Specifications
Mogadishu – Berthing Specifications |
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Conventional Berth |
4 |
160 m |
10 m low tide |
Container Berth |
1 |
200 m* |
9 m low tide |
Silo Berth |
0 |
N/A |
N/A |
Berthing Tugs |
1 |
N/A |
N/A |
Water Barges |
Nil |
||
Comments |
*Container berth includes a 25m x 25m Ro-Ro platform |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Mogadishu Port – General Handling Berths |
|
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
Imports – Bagged Cargo |
Berth # 1 & 2 |
Exports – Bagged Cargo |
Berth # 4 & 5 |
Imports and Exports – Ro-Ro |
Berth # 6 |
Other Imports |
Crude oil: Berth # 3 |
Port Handling Equipment
Mogadishu Port – Handling Equipment |
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Equipment |
Available (Yes / No) |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
Dockside Crane |
Yes |
9 |
N/A |
Container Gantries |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
9 |
15 – 25 tons |
Reach-stacker |
No |
N/A |
n/a |
Ro-Ro Tug-master (with Trailer) |
Yes |
4 |
15 tons |
Grain Elevator & Bagging Machines |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Transtrainer |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Forklifts |
Yes |
3 |
5 – 20 tons |
The port equipment is partly managed by the Port Authority but bagging equipment is outsourced. |
Container Facilities
Mogadishu Port – Container Facilities |
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Description |
Chargeable Unit/Size of Container |
Rates in USD |
|
Ro-Ro Ship using its own equipment |
20 ft. (Full) |
$150 |
|
40 ft. (Full) |
$250 |
||
Ro-Ro using port equipment |
20 ft. |
Full |
120 |
Empty |
$70 |
||
40 ft. |
Full |
$280 |
|
Empty |
$100 |
||
Containership FCL/LCL unit box |
20 ft. |
Full |
$140 |
Empty |
$70 |
||
40 ft. |
Full |
$270 |
|
Empty |
$140 |
Mogadishu Port - Facilities |
||
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Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No |
No |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
No |
No |
Other Capacity Details |
||
Daily Off-take Capacity (Containers per day) |
Not known |
N/A |
Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) |
Nil |
N/A |
Emergency Off-take Capacity |
Nil |
N/A |
Off-take capacity of gang shift (in containers per shift) |
1,000 mt/day |
N/A |
Since Albayrak took over the port in September 2014, the port
mainly handles containerized cargos from various ports, three
liners fully operate in Mogadishu Alport (MAP). They are (MSC, CMA
CGM and Sima Marine). Containers are de-stuffed inside the port
which made the whole port open spaces container yards with full and
emptied containers. Business people adapted to the containers and
all incoming cargo are 80% containerized, apart from fuel, cement
and other construction items.
There were few times vessels with bulk cargo called the port. But mainly break bulk cargos are common goods received.
Customs Guidance
In 1960 during independence, The Somali government established a
custom law for the UN and international humanitarian Agencies that
exempts them from paying taxes. Still the current Federal
government follow that law which is under article 14. Tax exemption
is processed through the Customs Department of the Ministry of
Finance. Without the clearance of this department no imports or
exports can be released as it’s the responsible agency that deals
with customs matters for both Sea Ports and Airports.
The Customs department operates under a national law and is
authorized to examine the cargo for description verification,
specification volume and/or quantity to assess its value in order
to determine the correct taxes and customs duty.
For information on Somalia Port customs guidance, please see the following link: 1.3 Somalia Customs Information
Terminal Information
Grain and Bulk Handling
Nectar Company provides bagging services in the main Ports of Mogadishu, Berbera and Bossaso. Informed at least four to six weeks prior to the arrival of a vessel, they are able to install mobile units and provide the services as required. The company is also planning to provide the same services at Kismayo Port.
Nectar Group Ltd. - 1 Ashton Gate, Ashton Road, Essex, RM3 8UF, United Kingdom | ||
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Name |
Title |
E-mail Address / Phone Number |
Christopher Boughton |
Director |
|
Guy Wilkes |
Commercial Director |
|
Chris Leonard |
Commercial Manager |
|
Commercial Team |
N/A |
|
Abdullahi Awil Kuukay | Mogadishu Representative for NECTAR |
+25261 6269332 |
It is possible for ships with cranes to be used at the port for offloading cargo.
Main Storage Terminal
Port of Mogadishu – Main Storage Terminal |
||
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m²) |
Bagged Cargo |
3 warehouses of 5,000 m² each |
15,000 m² |
Refrigerated Cargo |
None |
N/A |
General Cargo |
1 Open Storage |
30,000 m² |
Stevedoring
- Stevedoring work or handling on board ships includes truck and trailer loaders, unloading and stacking in transit sheds and is charged as follows.
- Labour is sufficient and the ports operate 24/7 except Friday morning hours.
Description |
Chargeable Unit |
Rates in USD |
---|---|---|
Break Bulk Cargo |
Bags/mt |
$27 |
General Cargo |
Cartons/mt |
$30 |
Hinterland Information
- The transport union is the main body that sources the trucks of different sizes, as only road transport is available in Mogadishu.
- Around 3,000 trucks are controlled by union and they have different sizes and are old.
- Sizes vary from 10 – 25 ton trucks. The older trucks are mostly used for short distance and shunting.
- Changes are expected to continue taking place as more and more transport companies emerge and with modern trucks, which are competing to take over from the old union trucks.
Port Security
- Port security is being reinforced day by day and UIC security guards are in control.
- The entrance to the Port of Mogadishu is cordoned off with a rope surrounding the perimeter and manned by a few armed guards and security officers.
- Vehicles and visitors are screened before they are allowed inside the Port.
- There is a shoes-off condition when entering offices and religious codes strictly observed.
- Security at Mogadishu Port is provided by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).
Port of Mogadishu – Security |
||
---|---|---|
ISPS Compliant (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Current ISPS Level |
N/A |
Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional |
Police Boats |
N/A |
|
Fire Engines |
N/A |
2.1.2 Somalia Port of Berbera
Key port information can also be found at: Website of the Maritime Database on Berbera Port
Port Overview
Berbera Port is on the Northern coast of Somalia and is located on the Gulf of Aden. The Port is owned and operated by the Somaliland authorities. In addition to an oil terminal the facilities can accommodate containers, general cargo, and bulk cargo.
The port foundation is traced back more than a hundred years, and the current place, a linear wharf of 300 meters, was established in 1968 by Soviet Union and expanded to a 350 meters linear wharf in 1984 by United States of America. Since then the port has developed numerous properties as well as constructions.
The Port's task hasn’t changed over the years but its scope of services has expanded considerably. The port contributed significantly in the development of the Somaliland community.
For more generic information on Berbera Port, please select the following document: Somaliland Berbera Port Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Port website: Website of the Berbera Port
Port Location and Contacts |
|
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Country |
Berbera, Somalia |
Province or District |
Berbera District |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Berbera (1 km) and Hargeisa (160 km) |
Port's Complete Name |
Berbera Port |
Latitude |
10° 26' 00" N |
Longitude |
45° 01' 00" E |
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
Berbera Port Authority (Somaliland Government) |
Management Contact Person |
Berbera port Manager: Deputy Port Manager: |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Berbera Airport (7 km) Hargeisa Airport (160 km) |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
4.2.4 Somalia Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Berbera Port Authority (Somaliland Government) | ||
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Contact |
Office Number | Mobile Number |
Main Office | +252-2-740 198 | +252-63-444 6123 |
Port Control | +252-2-740 333 | +252-63-444 6157 |
Security Office | +252-2-740 444 | +252-63-444 6191 |
PFSO | +252-2-740 733 | +252-63-444 6154 |
Port Performance
Entry into the harbour is straightforward except during the strong windy conditions that occur frequently during both the NE and SW monsoon periods. These winds tend to blow beam-on to vessels in the approach channel and at the commercial quays. With the lack of tug power to assist in maneuvering, ship safety is not optimal. In addition, a lack of effective navigation aids limits vessel entry and departure operations to daylight hours, from 6 am to 6 pm. The situation is occasionally aggravated by dust storms generated by strong winds that impair visibility.
Berbera Port – Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
Seasonal Constraints |
Yes / No |
From <month> to <month> |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
July to Sept |
Major Import Campaigns |
Yes |
Local Authorities, Humanitarian agencies, and commercial sector |
Other |
|
Berbera Port – Performance (2012) |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
576 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
21,538 |
Bulk (mt) |
150,425 |
Break-bulk (mt) |
521,300 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on Somalia Port Charges, please see the following document: Somalia Port Tarrifs
Berthing Specifications
Berbera Port - Berthing Specifications |
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Conventional Berth |
6 |
650 |
9 m at low tide, and 13 m at high tide |
Container Berth |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Silo Berth |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Berthing Tugs |
1 |
1,500 HP |
|
Water Barges |
Available alongside quay through hoses. Rate: 15 – 20 tons per hour |
Port of Berbera – Berthing Specifications |
|||
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Draft (m) |
Conventional Berth |
5 |
650 m |
9.5 m low tide 13 m high tide |
Container Berth |
0 |
N/A |
N/A |
Silo Berth |
0 |
N/A |
N/A |
Berthing Tugs |
1 |
N/A |
N/A |
Water Barges |
Nil |
||
Comments |
|
General Cargo Handling Berths
Berbera Port – General Cargo Handling Performance |
|
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
Bulk Cargo |
2,000 to 2,500 mt per ship/day |
Bagged Cargo |
1,000 mt per ship/day |
General Cargo |
1,000 to 1,800 mt per ship/day |
Container Cargo |
Approx. 6 containers per hour |
Port Handling Equipment
- Doubling the current container handling from six to twelve moves per hour is well within the realm of possibility. Acquisition of more materials handling equipment in conjunction with more efficient procedures could drastically improve vessel turn around and reduce time in port. This opens up the port for increased vessel traffic and reduces shipping costs to Berbera.
- The main port equipment and facilities include the Mayara and Tamara lighthouses at the entry of the port.
- Cargo handling equipment (10 x mobile cranes (70 mt), 2 x forklifts of 32 mt).
- Storage warehouses: Total area 5,760 m² with storage capacity up to 120,000 mt, open storage (64,000 m²) is available plus a container storage yard.
- In 2014 Berbera Port Authority initiated a major plan to expand the dry port by compacting an area of 700 m x 300 m and placing asphalt in which will be handled for containers as an additional container terminal. The construction is still ongoing and so far the authority has managed to accomplish 300 m x 100 m out of the planned development. The plan is to complete the new terminal by the end of July 2016.
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The port currently only accommodates 35,000 tons
- The expansion of the Port of Berbera could cost more than $65 million. Ali Omar Mohamed, in charge of the Port of Berbera, recently stated that he imagines the port becoming 20 meters (22 yards) deep compared to its current 11.5 to 12 meters depth. At 20 meters, the port could accommodate the world’s largest container ship, weighing 300,000 tons. The expansion of the port is very much a documented expectation for the future of Somaliland (see the National Development Plan 2012-2016), but attracting private investors into the port remains an ongoing process.
Berbera Port – Handling Equipment |
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Type |
Quantity |
Maximum Capacity |
Shore Cranes |
None |
N/A |
Mobile Cranes |
10 |
10 – 70 mt |
Forklifts |
2 |
32 mt |
Tractor Head |
15 |
2.5 – 12 mt |
Reach Stackers |
1 |
45 mt |
Tug Boat |
1 |
1,500 HP |
Container Facilities
The increased usage of containers has contributed to the improvement of Berbera Port efficiency in vessel turnaround and handling. There is a consistent positive trend in the number of containers handled: in 2012 the port handled 21,538 containers, an improvement of 22% from 2009. Maersk and PIL Lines signed an agreement with Port Authorities to operate a regular service to the Port of Berbera and are represented in Berbera and the capital Hargeisa.
Berbera Port – Container Handling |
20 Ft. |
40 Ft. |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No |
No |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
No |
No |
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day) |
120 |
120 |
Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) |
Nil |
Nil |
Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication) |
Nil |
Nil |
Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift) |
Nil |
Nil |
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
Maps from Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP), which is an independent NGO working together with Somali authorities to support investors and donors for the development of Berbera Port, show that the port has recently emerged as an important and strategic logistics hub widely used by humanitarian agencies and industry alike.
Grain and Bulk Handling
Bulk Grain Operations: Silo construction was never completed.
The silos are unusable when bulk grain is offloaded, it must be
unloaded directly into trucks on the quay.
Bagging operations can be done on the quay side. There are no
installed bagging facilities at the Ports of Berbera, Bossaso,
Mogadishu or Kismayo.
Alternatively PortServ Company provides the services at the Ports
when informed and contracted well in advance of a vessel arrival
with Bulk Cereals.
PortServ provides direct bagging from ship discharge.
Main Storage Terminal
The Port of Berbera is owned and operated by the Somaliland Administration through an autonomous body called the Berbera Port Authority (BPA). The main port equipment and facilities include the Mayara and Tamara lighthouses at the entry of the port.
- Cargo handling equipment: 10 x mobile cranes (10 – 70 mt) and 2 x forklifts (32 mt).
- Storage warehouses (total area 5,760 m² with storage capacity up to 120,000 mt and open storage of 64,000 m² are available, plus a container storage area.
Stevedoring
Stevedoring is the movement of cargo from the ship to the stock for imports and from the stick to ship in the case of export. For any stevedoring services performed the following charges shall be applied:
Berbera Port – Stevedoring Rates |
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General Cargo |
Rate per ton or part thereof US$ |
|
|
Regular hour |
Overtime |
Discharged or loading |
$3.50 |
$7.00 |
Discharged or loading transhipment cargo |
$3.50 |
$7.00 |
Cargo shipped and re-landed |
$7.20 |
$14.40 |
Cargo landed & reshipped |
$8.00 |
$16.00 |
Shifting within hatches |
$4.00 |
$8.00 |
Shifting from hold to hold |
$7.20 |
$14.40 |
Shifting on deck |
$3.80 |
$7.60 |
On 8th August 2015 Berbera Port Authority issued a new tariffs of empty containers which was effective from 1st September 2015.
The increase of tariffs are $30 and $50 for 20 TEU and 40 FEU respectively.
In addition the authority has increased port handling charges for containerized cargo as below effective 1st Jan 2016:
- Cargo handling charges: port dues 2.5 per ton
- Container handling charges:
Container | 20 ft | 40 ft |
---|---|---|
Port dues | 204 | 404 |
THC | 150 | 210 |
Extension: there is a round of extension for Berbera port during the year 2015.
- Purpose: the purpose of extension at Berbera port is to use containerized cargo as Container terminal yard.
- International Agreement: There is no currently agencies deal with agreement for Berbera port.
- Local Agreement: There is no local agencies currently deal with for Berbera port.
Hinterland Information
There is an organized security system which requires a gate pass for people to move cargo out of the port. Trucks of various sizes are available for hire. In addition to this, there is a union transport which provides the trucks; around 4,000 trucks are registered with them. Truck capacities are from 10 mt to 30 mt, among these there are also old trucks which cannot go beyond the town. The Union of Truck owners is capable of providing enough trucks for transporting goods arriving or leaving the Port.
Port Security
Berbera Port – Security |
||
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ISPS Compliant (Yes/No) |
No |
|
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional |
Police Boats |
No |
|
Fire Engines |
No |
2.1.3 Somalia Port of Bossaso
Key port information can also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com/ports/topports.php
Port Overview
- Bossaso Port is the main seaport for Puntland and Central region of Somalia.
- Bossaso Port was constructed during the mid-1980s by the Siad Barre administration for annual livestock shipments to the Middle East.
- In January 2012, a renovation project was launched and KMC were contracted to upgrade the harbor. The initiative's first phase saw the clean-up of unwanted materials from the dockyard and was completed within a month.
- The second phase involved the reconstruction of the port's adjoining seabed, with the objective of accommodating larger ships.
Port Location and Contacts |
|
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Country |
Somalia |
Province or District |
Bari Region – Puntland |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Bossaso (1 km) |
Port's Complete Name |
Bosasso Port |
Latitude |
11.29081 |
Longitude |
49.18019 |
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
Ministry of Marine Transport and Ports |
Management Contact Person |
Abdimadjid Samatar Mohamed – Port Manager |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: Bossaso Airport (5 kms) |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on Somalia Port contact details, please see the following link:
4.2.4 Somalia Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
- Bossaso Port draft is 9 meters; the berth can only accommodate one ship at a time.
- There is no congestion reported of late. Humanitarian cargo does get priority although in principal, berthing is on first come first serve basis.
- Sometimes it has been observed that livestock and building materials ships get priority.
- Waiting time depends on cargo type. The main hindrance to the port is its smallness in structure of 150m in length and therefore cannot handle large numbers of vessels.
Bossaso Port – Seasonal Constraints |
||
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
April to June and October to December |
Major Import Campaigns |
N/A |
N/A |
Other |
Livestock carriers get berthing priority so delays can occur especially at times surrounding religious festivals. |
Bossaso Port – Handling Figures |
2012 |
2013 |
---|---|---|
Vessel Calls |
93 |
|
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
1,212 |
|
Bulk (mt) |
Nil |
Nil |
Break-bulk (mt) |
4,556 |
1,096 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on Somalia Port tariffs, please see the following document:
Berthing Specifications
Port of Bossaso – Berthing Specifications |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Conventional Berth |
Information not available |
Information n/a |
7 m |
Container Berth |
Information n/a |
Information n/a |
Nil |
Silo Berth |
0 |
N/A |
N/A |
Berthing Tugs |
NA |
||
Water Barges |
NA |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Port of Bossaso – General Cargo Handling Berths |
|
---|---|
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
Imports – Bagged Cargo |
Conventional Berth |
Exports – Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
Imports and Exports – RoRo |
N/A |
Other Imports |
N/A |
Port Handling Equipment
Port of Bossaso – Port Handling Equipment |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Equipment |
Available (Yes / No) |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
Dockside Crane |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
Container Gantries |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
Reachstacker |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
RoRo Tugmaster |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Grain Elevator & Bagging Machines |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Transtrainer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Forklifts |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
Comments |
Cranes, forklifts, trailers are privately owned. Port has 6 forklifts that belong to private people and they carry from 20 – 40 mt capacity |
Container Facilities
Port of Bossaso - Container Facilities |
||
---|---|---|
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No |
No |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
No |
No |
Daily Off-take Capacity (Containers per day) |
+100/day |
n/a |
Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) |
No |
n/a |
Emergency Off-take Capacity (Give an indication) |
Nil |
n/an/a |
Off-take capacity of gang shift (Containers per shift) |
Nil |
Customs Guidance
Documentation process required is as follows:
- Before arrival of the vessel clearance letter from H.E the President of Puntland or his vice President.
- Cargo certificates: Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Re-export certificate, Fumigation Certificates, NNCR or B/L and Cargo manifest for eventual customs clearance Stowage/cargo plan and NOR (Notice of Readiness) tendered upon arrival/berthing
- During Discharge Daily progress report of shipment discharged Daily superintendent report
- After Discharge Final Vessel discharge report Superintendent final report
For information on Somalia Customs details, please see the following link: 1.3 Somalia Customs Information
Terminal Information
Grain and Bulk Handling
- There are no installed bagging facilities at the Port of Bossaso.
- PortServ Company provides the services at the port when informed and contracted well in advance of a vessel arrival with bulk cereals. PortServ also provides direct bagging from ship.
Main Storage Terminal
Port of Bossaso – Main Storage Terminal |
||
---|---|---|
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m²) |
Bagged Cargo |
Nil |
Nil |
Refrigerated Cargo |
Nil |
Nil |
General Cargo |
Nil |
Nil |
Stevedoring
- Private companies offer stevedoring services.
- Labour is abundant and readily available.
- No incentives are required.
- Labour is guided by working hours that has religion bearing.
Hinterland Information
- All transporters will deliver Galkayo and the Central region.
- Geographically difficult areas for delivery are Alula and Qandala districts of Bari region. In-land corridor Hargeisa – Berbera – Bossaso and Galkayo is used for internal transfer.
- This corridor is activated in case of emergency transfer.
- Customs and border cross clearances are required for any convoy from Somaliland to Puntland. In this case two signed and stamped letters have to be prepared.
- When letters are ready they should be submitted to the Ministry of Finance and Interior for approval in Garowe. Original approved requests are then sent back to Bossaso.
Port Security
Port of Bossaso – Port Security |
||
---|---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
No |
|
Current ISPS Level |
Nil |
Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional |
Police Boats |
Nil |
|
Fire Engines |
Nil |
2.1.4 Somalia Port of Kismayo
Key port information can also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com/ports/topports.php
Port Overview
The Port of Kismayo was built in 1966 for the purpose of exporting bananas and other small products and importing other agricultural machineries as well as other goods, as the road between Mogadishu and Kismayu was only accessible during the dry season therefore, the port was to cover the needs of the lower Jubba. After more than 20 years the port has not been maintained.
Port Location and Contacts |
|
---|---|
Country |
Somalia |
Province or District |
Lower Jubba Region |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Kismayo (2 kms) |
Port's Complete Name |
Kismayu Port |
Latitude |
-0.365278 |
Longitude |
42.54306 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Jubba Interim Administration |
Management Contact Person |
Abdullahi Dubad Shiil Port Manager, Kismayo Port +252616630000/+252615571455 |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: Kismayo Airport Airlines: Central Airline, Hajjara Airline, Blue Sky Airline |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
There are no registered companies that deal with the subject matter in terms of maritime rules, but local private companies can be found.
The condition of Kismayo seaport is not good since there have been no repairs or maintenance made for a long period of time. Buildings that have collapsed due to lack of maintenance cause hazards and makes the port dangerous to operate in. It has no toilets, electricity lightening and safe water for drinking.
For information on Somalia Port contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Somalia Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
- 80% of the port facilities are out of use.
- There is no congestion at the port manifested by the number of vessels that call at the port, but priority is always given humanitarian cargo.
- Currently there is an established procedure for inspection of ships carrying food to produce Phytosanitary and Drafting Certificates.
- Since the facilities are not complete, including offloading cranes, forklifts and other equipment to handle the goods during the offloading, it may take longer than expected.
- Twice a month vessels for the Mediterranean Shipping Company call with containerised cargo.
- Only Hormuud Business company imports goods in bulk (they specially import sugar in bulk) and sometimes does break bulk in Kismayo.
Port of Kismayo – Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From May to Sept |
Major Import Campaigns |
N/A |
N/A |
Other |
N/A |
N/A |
Port of Kismayo – Handling Figures |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
Only local vessels |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
N/A |
Bulk (mt) |
N/A |
Break-bulk (mt) |
N/A |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
It is negotiable with the local authority, since Somali shipping laws office is not currently in charge of the ports, hence the local authorities will negotiate with the freight carriers before berthing in.
For information on Somalia Port tariffs, please see the following document: Somalia Port Tariffs
Port Handling Equipment
There is no handling equipment in the port of Kismayo. Cranes are hired from the market during stevedoring. There is only one RO-RO tug.
Port of Kismayo – Port Handling Equipment |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
Dockside Crane |
N/A |
N/A | N/A |
Container Gantries |
N/A |
N/A | N/A |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
35-50 tons |
Sometimes the crane boom has to be evaluated to determine if it can handle the service |
Reach stacker |
N/A |
N/A | N/A |
RoRo Tugmaster |
N/A |
N/A | N/A |
Grain Elevator & Bagging Machines |
Yes | N/A |
Obtainable in the market |
Transtrainer |
N/A |
N/A | N/A |
Forklifts |
N/A |
N/A | N/A |
Customs Guidance
The new interim administration of Jubbaland state is expected to
set up custom offices for both seaport and airport as early as
possible. This will be subject to change if the government emanates
new draft laws regulating the fiscal laws nationwide.
No websites are available for the respective custom details.
There have been no standardized procedures for customs clearance in the port of Kismayo and it is hard to know if there are amendments on the existing ones. The Ministry of Finance and the Port Authority are, however, line ministries.
The Ministry of Information, Transport and Communication/Kismayo Port Authority and the Ministry of Finance jointly act as the regulatory body. They are responsible for checking all port operations and have no defined roles. The director is the head of all activities in Kismayo. They are assisted by the (AMISOM) Kenya Navy at the port in patrolling and checking of vessels.
For information on Somalia Customs details, please see the following link: 1.3 Somalia Customs Information
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
All that existed but for now remain non-operational.
Grain and Bulk Handling
Handling is possible if the ships have their own cranes and can be stored for short time in the existing precarious conditions of the warehouses.
Main Storage Terminal
There are only four warehouse facilities available in Kismayo port; all the warehouses belong to the port and are managed by the Port Authority.
Two of the warehouses in the port are being used by WFP and IOM. WFP warehouse is the largest warehouse with capacity 1,400 mt, and the rest are small.
Of the 3 main warehouses in Kismayo port, only one can be used for storage while the other 2 require rehabilitation.
Stevedoring
-
Hired casual workers for a day or two depending on the length of the activity.
- No formal stevedoring service exists but local individuals can provide.
Hiterland Information
- Items are moved out of the port by trucks and other small carriers directly to the destination of the goods and their capacity varies is between 25 – 40 mt.
- There are small unions that work periodically but they are not permanent.
- Kismayo has only one tarmac road that runs at the center of the town joining the airport, seaport and the presidential palace 15-18 km. Since the town of Kismayo has changed hands between militias multiple times, this road was adversely affected. It has been recently renovated by DAI-USAID funded organization. This same road extends to Jilib via Bulogadud-Gobweyn-Jamame and beyond Kismayo.
- This road is one of the most dangerous in Somalia, not only because of the terrain of the land and the status of the road but there are also over 10 illegal checkpoints and militia presence. At Jilib one branch goes to Mogadishu, another one to Afmadow while one joins Jilib to Bualle.
- Besides this there are other number of feeder roads that people and vehicles use to travel between the five villages of Kismayo. These feeder roads are equally in poor condition some of them are blocked by the sand dunes and garbage from the nearby blocks making transport difficult, costly and unsafe.
- A few of these roads have been jointly rehabilitated by WFP, local NGO (Intersom) and the local authority.
- The roads that connect Kismayo to Afmadow, Dobley, and Badhadhe are murram with black cotton soil impassible during rains.
Port Security
- Currently the port is fully under the responsibility of AMISOM.
Port of Kismayo – Security |
||
---|---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
No |
|
Current ISPS Level |
N/A |
Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional |
Police Boats |
No |
|
Fire Engines |
No |
2.2 Somalia Aviation
Somalia Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at: World Aero Data Website information on Somalia
As of Nov 2013, Somalia has 62 airports. 7 of these have paved runways. Among the latter, four have runways of over 3,047 m; two between 2,438 m and 3,047 m; and one 1,524 m to 2,437 m long. There are 55 airports with unpaved landing areas. One has a runway of over 3,047 m; four are between 2,450 m to 3,050 m in length; twenty are 1,500 m to 2,450 m; twenty-four are 900 m to 1,500 m; and six are less than 900 m.
For nearly two decades, a small United Nations body has managed
Somalia’s airspace without Somali involvement and international
oversight. The Civil Aviation Caretaker Authority for Somalia
(CACAS), based in Nairobi, was formed in 1996 as a joint effort of
UNDP and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, to ensure
safe air transport over Somali airspace in the absence of a
functional central government.
Due to a poor and often-unsafe road network and the seasonable
availability of seaports, the airports of Somalia have become vital
trading platforms and essential gateways to the country,
stimulating local business, economic development, employment and
communications.
The programme is primarily funded from air navigation charges
applied to air operators transiting Somali airspace and landing at
Somali airports. This revenue is however insufficient to meet the
demands to rehabilitate maintain and develop air transport
infrastructure which is essential to humanitarian, developmental
and commercial activities. The Somali Civil Aviation Authority is
the national civil aviation body of Somalia. Based in the capital
Mogadishu, it is under the aegis of the federal Ministry of Air and
Land Transport.
After a long period of management by the Civil Aviation Caretaker
Authority for Somalia, Somalia Civil Aviation Authority is slated
to reassume control of Somalia's airspace by the end of 2013. In
preparation for the transition, staffs within Somalia are set to
receive training. Over 100 airspace personnel are to be transferred
to Mogadishu for management duties.
CACAS – Civil Aviation Caretaker Authority for Somalia Website: CACAS Civil Aviation Authority for Somalia Website
The Somali Federal Government has begun preparations to revive
the national carrier, Somali Airlines. The Somali authorities along
with the Somali Civil Aviation Steering Committee (SCASC) a joint
commission composed of officials from Somalia's federal and
regional governments as well as members of the CACAS, ICAO/TCB and
UNDP convened with international aviation groups in Montreal to
request support for the ongoing rehabilitation efforts.
The SCASC set a three-year window for reconstruction of the
national civil aviation capacity. It also requested the complete
transfer of Somali civil aviation operations and assets from the
CACAS caretaker body to the Somali authorities.
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft: Currently no info available.
2.2.1 Somalia Aden Abdulle International Airport Mogadishu
Aden Abdulle International Airport is the former Mogadishu
International Airport; it is an international airport serving
Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. It is named after Aden Abdullah
Osman Daar, the first President of Somalia. Originally a modest
sized airport, the facility grew considerably in size in the
post-independence period after numerous successive renovation
projects.
With the outbreak of the civil war in 1991, flight services at Aden
Abdulle International airport continued experiencing routine
disruptions. However, with the minimal security improvement in
Mogadishu during the years 2010-2011, a large-scale rehabilitation
of the ground’s infrastructure and services has resumed.
By early 2013, the airport had restored most of its facilities and
introduced several new features, with further upgrades in the
works.
Location Details | |||
---|---|---|---|
Country | Somalia | Latitude | 2.014444 |
Province / District | Benadir | Longitude | 45.30472 |
Town or City (Closest) | Mogadishu | Elevation (ft) | 29 feet asl |
Airfield Name | Aden Abdulle International Airport | IATA and ICAO Codes | MGQ & HCMM |
Open From (hours) | 0600 | Open To (hours) | 1800 |
Runways
Due to security reasons only runway 05 is usable for landings and take offs
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3,000 m x 45m |
Orientation |
05/23 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
It is a helipad used by UNSOA Aviation with 2x Mi-8 and 3 small Euro-copters for SAR
Helipad #1 |
|
---|---|
Present (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Largest helicopter that can land |
Mi-26 |
Width and Length (metres) |
50 m x 50m |
Surface |
Asphalt & Concrete |
Helipad #2 |
|
---|---|
Present (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Largest helicopter that can land |
Mi-26 |
Width and Length (metres) |
100 m x 50m |
Surface |
Asphalt & Concrete |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
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) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
No |
De-icing Equipment |
n/a |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
No |
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
No |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
No |
|
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for 2012 |
Annual Figures |
Monthly
|
Daily
|
---|---|---|---|
Total aircraft movements |
8 400 | 700 | 23 |
Total passengers |
108 000 | 9 000 | 300 |
Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
9 800 | 820 | 27 |
Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
8 400 | 700 | 23 |
Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
480 | 40 | 1-2 |
For Security reasons, cargo is taken away from the airport on trucks the day of arrival.
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details | |||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: | IL-76, B767-300 | ||
Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet | IL-76, B767-300 | ||
Total aircraft parking area (m²) | 44,000 m² | ||
Storage Area (mt) | Yes | Cubic Meters (m³) | 550 m³ |
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) | Yes | If "Yes" specify below | |
Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) | Yes | Max Capacity (mt) | 7 MT |
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) | Yes | ||
Loading Ramps (Yes / No) | Yes |
Storage Facilities
There are storage facilities in MIA as per described above but hardly used as cargo is removed from airport for security reasons on day of arrival.
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
United Nations Humanitarian Air Services (UNHAS) are charged
US$50 per landing as agreed with Somalia Civil Aviation and
Meteorological Authority (SCAMA) , other aircrafts pay by
weight.
Payment is made monthly.
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
Landing USD - $ |
Night Landing USD - $ |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
Parking | Handling Charges | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 20,000 | $40 | $250 | $750 | $750 | $120 | $375 |
20,001 | 136,000 | $275 | Each 1,000 kg x $6.48 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $200 | $625 |
136,001 | and over | $275 | Each 1,000 kg x $6.48 | $5,250 | $5,250 |
$200 |
$1,000 |
Note 1: Night landing hours are between 18:01 – 05:59 hours Note 2: Parking charges are for each 4 hours or part therof Note 3: All charges are administered by DCAMA/SKA and apply to all airports in Mogadishu |
Fuel Services Charges
Fuel contracts are handled individually and the service provider is Supreme Fuels
|
Price per Unit
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 | $1.18 / litre |
Avgas | N/A |
Cargo Terminal Charges
These charges are not applicable to UNHAS because they have a flat rate per flight.
Import |
Rate US$ / kg |
---|---|
Handling Charge per kg |
$0.09 |
Break Bulk Fee |
$0.09 |
Diplomatic Mail |
n/a |
Strong Room - per consignment |
n/a |
Cold Storage Fee |
n/a |
Delivery outside normal working hours |
n/a |
Preparation of substitute AOA - Invoice - Receipt |
n/a |
Storage per kg per day - Grace period? hours |
n/a |
Export |
Rate US$ / kg |
Handling charges - Unpalletized cargo |
n/a |
International Air WayBill |
n/a |
Local Air WayBill |
n/a |
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
n/a |
Air Way Bill Documentation |
n/a |
Diplomatic Mail |
n/a |
Storage charges per kg per day |
n/a |
Air-bridge Charges
Mogadishu does not have any air-bridges
Security
Safety and security is a priority for the Somali Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority. When travelling by plane you will be required to go through Passenger Security Screening for a security check. This security check is related to what you are allowed to take with you on board. This is to ensure that you are not carrying any potentially dangerous substances or items that could pose a risk to the passengers and crew or to the security and safety of the aircraft. Mogadishu Aden Abdulle International Airport recommends arrival at the airport at least 2 hours before scheduled flight departure. Passengers are advised to carry ONE piece of hand luggage. Sharp objects should be removed from carry-on luggage and placed in checked-in luggage. Security is provided by AMISOM together with private company and Somali Police.
Companies Available
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
4.2.5 Somalia Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
2.2.2 Somalia Egal International Airport (Somaliland)
Egal International Airport, serves Hargeisa, is operative only during the daytime. Travelers can obtain visas upon arrival.
Location Details | |||
---|---|---|---|
Country | Somalia | Latitude | 9.483333 |
Province / District | North West | Longitude | 44.10056 |
Town or City (Closest) | Hargeisa (1 km) | Elevation (ft) | 4,422 feet asl |
Airfield Name | Egal International Airport | IATA and ICAO Codes | HGA & HCMH |
Open From (hours) | 0600 | Open To (hours) | 1800 |
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2 400m x 45m |
Orientation |
24/06 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Hargeisa runway has been rehabilitated recently. Due to undulations there is a possibility of standing water after heavy rain. The surface is clean and free of stones.
Airport Infrastructure Details
All equipment is working well since it was provided and is been handled by UNSOA/AMISOM staff or the ground handler.
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
No |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
No |
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) |
n/a |
Catering Services |
No |
De-icing Equipment |
n/a |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
No |
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
No |
NDB |
No |
VOR |
No |
ILS |
No |
|
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The airport has no cargo terminal and there are no hi-loaders. Forklifts, belts and trolleys are used to handle cargo.
Performance for 2012 |
Annual Figures |
Monthly | Daily |
---|---|---|---|
Total aircraft movements |
6,120 | 510 | 17 |
Total passengers |
85,800 | 7 150 | 235 |
Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
816 | 68 | 2 |
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details | |||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: | B737 | ||
Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet | B737 | ||
Total aircraft parking area (m²) | 15,400 m² | ||
Storage Area (mt) | No | Cubic Meters (m³) | n/a |
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) | No | If "Yes" specify below | |
Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) | No | Max Capacity (mt) | Forklift, max 3mt |
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) | No | ||
Loading Ramps (Yes / No) | No |
Storage Facilities
There are storage facilities in Hargeisa as per described above but hardly used as cargo is removed from airport for security reasons on day of arrival.
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
Landing USD - $ |
Night Landing USD - $ |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
Parking | Handling Charges | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 7,000 | $0 | $50 | n/a | n/a | $15 | $95 |
7,001 | 136,000 | $0 | $150 | n/a | n/a | $75 | $300 |
136,001 | and over | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Note 1: Night landings are not permitted Note 2: Parking charges are calculated for each 24 hours or part thereof Note 3: All of these charges are administered by the government and are not the same for all airports in Somaliland |
Fuel Services Charges
Price per Unit | |
---|---|
Jet A-1 | $1.08 / litre |
Avgas | n/a |
Cargo Terminal Charges
These charges are not applicable to UNHAS because they have a flat rate per flight.
Air-bridge Charges
Hargeisa does not have any air-bridges
Security
Good security procedures are in place. X-ray machines, walk through metal detectors and well trained aviation security personnel are in place.
Companies Available
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
4.2.5 Somalia Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
2.2.3 Somalia Garowe International Airport (Puntland)
Location Details | |||
---|---|---|---|
Country | Somalia | Latitude | 8.460833 |
Province / District | Garowe | Longitude | 48.57222 |
Town or City (Closest) | Garowe (12 km) | Elevation (ft) | 1,516 feet asl |
Airfield Name | Garowe International Airport | IATA and ICAO Codes | GGR & HCMG |
Open From (hours) | 0600 | Open To (hours) | 1800 |
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2,300 m x 20m |
Orientation |
n/a |
Surface |
Gravel |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
No |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
No |
Cargo terminal |
No |
Ground Power (mobile) |
No |
Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
No |
Latrine Servicing |
No |
Weather Facilities |
No |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
No |
Catering Services |
No |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
No |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
No |
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
No |
NDB |
No |
VOR |
No |
ILS |
No |
|
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The airport has no cargo terminal and there are no hi-loaders, forklifts, belts or trolleys.
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details | |||
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Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: | IL-18, DASH-8 | ||
Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet | IL-18, DASH-8 | ||
Total aircraft parking area (m²) | n/a | ||
Storage Area (mt) | No | Cubic Meters (m³) | n/a |
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) | No | If "Yes" specify below | |
Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) | No | Max Capacity (mt) | n/a |
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) | No | ||
Loading Ramps (Yes / No) | No |
Storage Facilities
There are storage facilities in Garowe as per described above but hardly used as cargo is removed from airport for security reasons on day of arrival.
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
- Night landings are not permitted
- Parking charges are calculated for each 24 hours or part thereof
Fuel Services Charges
Price per Unit | |
---|---|
Jet A-1 | $1.08 / litre |
Avgas | n/a |
Cargo Terminal Charges
These charges are not applicable to UNHAS because they have a flat rate per flight.
Air-bridge Charges
Garowe does not have any air-bridges
Security
Good security procedures are in place. X-ray machines, walk through metal detectors and well trained aviation security personnel are in place.
Companies Available
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
4.2.5 Somalia Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
2.2.4 Somalia Bossaso International Airport (Puntland)
Bender Qasim International Airport, which serves Bossaso, is operative only during the daytime. Travelers can obtain visas upon arrival.
The airport has been upgraded and the upgrade cost about US $10 million. The renovation work aimed to expand the airport’s runway from 1.7 km to 2.6 km, construct duty-free shops, improve parking areas for both passenger and cargo planes, and cars and expand immigration offices. The expansion exercise was launched in December 2014 and was accomplished in January 2016. The project was undertaken by China Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC).
Planes with much bigger capacities will now be able to fly directly to the port city. Recently the flights were provided by small air charter firms with small crafts.
Location Details | |||
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Country | Somalia | Latitude | 11.28333 |
Province / District | Bossaso | Longitude | 49.18333 |
Town or City (Closest) | Bossaso (5 km) | Elevation (ft) | 30 feet asl |
Airfield Name | Bender Qasim Airport | IATA and ICAO Codes | BSA & HCMF |
Open From (hours) | 0600 | Open To (hours) | 1800 |
Runways
-
During the month of Aug-Oct crosswinds of up to 30 knots occur in the morning; the winds are less ferocious in the afternoons.
-
The airfield is easy to see from the air as it is asphalt concrete.
-
Runway: 09/27 Asphalt Concrete.
-
Coordinates:
- Runway 09: 11° 16’ 32” N, 49° 7' 48 E
- Runway 27: 11° 16’ 32” N, 49° 8' 56” E
-
Runway length/width: 2,400 m x 45 m, with 7.5 m shoulder a side.
-
Apron: 145 m x 150 m concrete.
-
Touchdown Runway 27 is 340 m concrete with a turning pad of 80 m concrete.
-
Taxiway width: 23 m with 10.5 m shoulders of asphalt concrete.
-
Aerodrome reference Code: CAT 4E.
-
Aerodrome Elevation: 30 ft AMSL.
-
The airport is in between a mountainous terrain rising at some points up to over 5,000 feet asl to the South and South East of the field. There are occurrences of dust storms in the area.
Runway #1 |
|
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Runway Dimensions |
1,700 m x 20 m |
Orientation |
09/27 |
Surface |
Gravel |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
No |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
No |
Cargo terminal |
No |
Ground Power (mobile) |
No |
Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
No |
Latrine Servicing |
No |
Weather Facilities |
No |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
No |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
No |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
No |
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
No |
NDB |
No |
VOR |
No |
ILS |
No |
|
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The airport has no cargo terminal and there are no hi-loaders, forklifts, belts or trolleys.
Performance for 2013 |
Annual Figures |
Monthly |
Daily |
---|---|---|---|
Total aircraft movements |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Total passengers |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
180 |
15 |
N/A |
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
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Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: |
DASH-8 |
||
Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet |
DASH-8 |
||
Total aircraft parking area (m²) |
Info not available |
||
Storage Area (mt) |
No |
Cubic Meters (m³) |
n/a |
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) |
No |
If "Yes" specify below |
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) |
No |
Max Capacity (mt) |
n/a |
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) |
No |
||
Loading Ramps (Yes / No) |
No |
Storage Facilities
There are storage facilities in Bossaso as per described above but hardly used as cargo is removed from airport for security reasons on day of arrival.
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
Night landings are not permitted
Fuel Services Charges
Price per Unit |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
$1.26 / litre |
Avgas |
N/A |
Companies Available
For information on Somalia airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.5 Somalia Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
2.2.5 Somalia Galkayo National Airport
Airport Details |
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Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
6.780833 |
Province / District |
Mudug |
Longitude |
47.45861 |
Airport Name |
Abdullahi Yusuf International Airport |
Elevation (ft) |
975 feet asl |
IATA & ICAO codes |
GLK & HCMR |
Surface |
Asphalt / Gravel |
Town or City (closest) |
Galkayo (2 km) |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
Current Usage by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) - 240 per yr |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
The airport has
no cargo terminal and there are no hi-loaders, forklifts, belts or trolleys. |
Runway Dimension |
3,000 m x 40m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Refueling Capacity |
Jet A-1 Fuel |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
05/23 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
Info not available |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
Info not available |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Info not available |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No Approach & Runway Lights |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
Info not available |
Galkayo Airport – Airport Operating Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Max Size Aircraft that can be off-loaded with |
Bulk Cargo |
DASH-8, An-12 |
|
Palletised Cargo |
|||
Total Aircraft Parking Area |
Info not available |
||
Storage Area |
No. There are storage
facilities in Galkayo as per described above |
Storage Area Size |
N/A |
Cargo handling Equipment |
No |
Elevators & Hi-loaders |
N/A |
Can elevators or hi-loaders reach upper level of a DASH-8 or An-12 |
No |
Loading Ramps |
No |
Fuel Services Charges
Price per Unit | |
---|---|
Jet A-1 | $1.26 / litre |
Avgas | n/a |
For information on Somalia airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.6 Somalia Baidoa National Airport
- There are two high radio masts (25 m) left of final approach to the runway.
- The terrain is generally flat for 24 km around the field.
- There is a lot birdlife in the area requiring pilots to exercise caution. During or after the rainy season there is a lot of vegetation around the airfield.
- Aircraft should be parked in such a manner that a rapid departure can be made if required.
Airport Details |
|||
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Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
3.098889 |
Province / District |
Bay |
Longitude |
43.62 |
Airport Name |
Baidoa |
Elevation (ft) |
1,520’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
BUO & HCMV |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Town or City (closest) |
Baidoa |
Runway Condition |
|
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
3,000 m x 40m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No | |
Runway Heading |
04/22 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia airport contact details, please see the
following link:
2.2.7 Somalia Burao National Airport
- There are plenty of stones on the runway. The first 500m are unsuitable for high speed ops- landing or taking off; this stretch maybe used as an over run if needed.
- Beware of strong cross winds and infrequent dust storms.
Airport Details |
|||
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Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
9.516667 |
Province / District |
Burao |
Longitude |
45.57 |
Airport Name |
Burao |
Elevation (ft) |
3,400’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
BIB & HCMB |
Surface |
Gravel |
Town or City (closest) |
Burao |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
2,550 m x 20m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
04/22 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.8 Somalia Abudwak National Airport
Airport Details |
|||
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Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
6.171944 |
Province / District |
Abudwak |
Longitude |
46.41806 |
Airport Name |
Abudwak |
Elevation (ft) |
1,220' |
IATA & ICAO codes |
n/a |
Surface |
Gravel |
Town or City (closest) |
Abudwak |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
1,500 m x 15m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
05/23 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.9 Somalia Afmadow National Airport
- The runway is rough with a lot of loose stones; the first 200m of RWY 36 is unusable.
- Thorn bushes growing very close to runway edges, making the strip narrow.
- Airstrip is unfit for use during rainy seasons.
- The is often a lots of bird activity surrounding the airstrip so therefore exercise caution.
- The aircraft should always be parked so that an immediate departure can be made if required.
- Caravan strip only, permission required prior to operating into this airstrip.
Airport Details |
|||
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Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
0.271944 |
Province / District |
Afmadow |
Longitude |
42.05639 |
Airport Name |
Abudwak |
Elevation (ft) |
80’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
N/A & HCAF |
Surface |
Gravel |
Town or City (closest) |
Kismayo |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
750 m x 10m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
06/36 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the
following link:
2.2.10 Somalia Alula National Airport
- Runway is difficult to see as it is the same color as the surroundings.
- The runway has been extended and straightened a bit, but still retains a slight bend.
- Runway should only be used during the dry seasons.
Airport Details |
|||
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Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
11.95861 |
Province / District |
Bari |
Longitude |
50.91222 |
Airport Name |
Alula |
Elevation (ft) |
6’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
ALU & HCMA |
Surface |
Gravel |
Town or City (closest) |
Alula or Caluula |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
900 m x 15m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
06/36 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the
following link:
2.2.11 Somalia Beledweyne National Airport
- Runway is bumpy especially towards the middle of the strip. Loose gravel has been spread on the surface to fill out the ruts made by bigger aircraft.
- The airfield is surrounded on all sides by 250 - 300' high hills between 5 – 8 km from the field.
Airport Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
4.765833 |
Province / District |
Beledweyne |
Longitude |
45.23333 |
Airport Name |
Beledweyne |
Elevation (ft) |
650’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
N/A & HCMN |
Surface |
Rock and sand |
Town or City (closest) |
Galkayo |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
1,650 m x 30m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
04/22 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.12 Somalia Baledogle National Airport
- The asphalt surface is breaking out and eroding making the first 1,375m of RWY 04 unusable.
- Some water may accumulate on the runway when it rains.
- Bushes and other obstacles exist close to taxiways. Taxiways A, C, D and the parallel taxiway are unavailable for fixed wing A/Taxiway B is approximately 10-12m wide and usable for large aircraft.
Airport Details |
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Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
2.672222 |
Province / District |
Wanle Weyne |
Longitude |
44.78472 |
Airport Name |
Baledogle |
Elevation (ft) |
298’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
N/A & N/A |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Town or City (closest) |
Baledogle |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
2,500 m x 25m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
04/22 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.13 Somalia Bandiraley National Airport
- Loose stones are all over runway and parking area which may cause a puncture.
- The first 100m of RWY 25 is rough and unusable.
- There are two large patches on the northern edge of the runway at 900 m.
- Parts of the strip can become water logged and unusable after heavy rains.
- There is no windsock.
- There is also a 200ft high radio mast left of the centre line on approach to RWY 07.
Airport Details |
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Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
6.472778 |
Province / District |
Bandiraley |
Longitude |
46.99583 |
Airport Name |
Bandiraley |
Elevation (ft) |
1,020’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
N/A & N/A |
Surface |
Gravel |
Town or City (closest) |
Kismayo |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
2,250 m m x 24m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
05/25 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.14 Somalia Bardera National Airport
- The first 200 m of RWY 15 is unusable due to the presence of long ruts in the runway surface.
- The first 75 m of RWY 33 is unusable as it is rough, only suitable for slow taxing but with caution.
- Standard pattern for RWY 15 left down wind. RWY 33 to be used for departure.
- Visibility on the field is restricted by the tall bush around the runway.
- There is a road that crosses the runway, extreem caution is advised.
- There is human activity and animals crossing and feeding along the sides of the runway.
- Do not overfly the town of Bardera in west of the field.
Airport Details |
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Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
2.354722 |
Province / District |
Bardera |
Longitude |
42.30833 |
Airport Name |
Bardera |
Elevation (ft) |
360’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
BSY & HCMD |
Surface |
sand |
Town or City (closest) |
Bardera |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
1,300 m x 20m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
15/33 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.15 Somalia Burduuba National Airport
- Winds are normally experienced from the south at 10 – 15 knots including infrequent dust storms.
-
Uphill slope RWY 02. Variable slopes between thresholds of the airfield. The full length threshold is usable. There is plenty of animal activity especially camels
Airport Details |
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Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
3.154444 |
Province / District |
- |
Longitude |
42.52583 |
Airport Name |
Burduuba |
Elevation (ft) |
550’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
N/A & N/A |
Surface |
Gravel |
Town or City (closest) |
Burduuba |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
1,000 m x 20m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
02/23 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.16 Somalia Candala National Airport
Airport Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
11.48722 |
Province / District |
Bari, Puntland |
Longitude |
49.90861 |
Airport Name |
Candala |
Elevation (ft) |
9’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
CXN & HCMC |
Surface |
Gravel |
Town or City (closest) |
Candala (Qandala) |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
1,500 m x 15m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
05/23 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.17 Somalia Erigavo National Airport
Airport Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
10.64222 |
Province / District |
Sanaag |
Longitude |
47.38806 |
Airport Name |
Erigavo |
Elevation (ft) |
5,720’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
ERA & HCMU |
Surface |
Gravel |
Town or City (closest) |
Erigavo (Ceerigaabo) |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
1,220 m x 15m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
05/23 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.18 Somalia Ely National Airport
Airport Details |
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Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
7.916667 |
Province / District |
Nugal (Puntland) |
Longitude |
49.8 |
Airport Name |
Ely |
Elevation (ft) |
812’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
HCM & HCME |
Surface |
Gravel |
Town or City (closest) |
Ely |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
960 m x 15m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
05/23 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.19 Somalia Garbaharey National Airport
Airport Details |
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Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
3.322778 |
Province / District |
Gedo |
Longitude |
42.21306 |
Airport Name |
Gabaharey |
Elevation (ft) |
750’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
GBM & N/A |
Surface |
Gravel |
Town or City (closest) |
Gabaharey |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
1,050 m x 15m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.20 Somalia Iskushuban National Airport
Airport Details |
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---|---|---|---|
Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
10.28556 |
Province / District |
Bari |
Longitude |
50.22889 |
Airport Name |
Iskushuban (Scusciuban) |
Elevation (ft) |
918’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
CMS & HCMS |
Surface |
Gravel |
Town or City (closest) |
Iskushuban (Scusciuban) |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
1,150 m x 15m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
05/23 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.21 Somalia Kismayo National Airport
Airport Details |
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---|---|---|---|
Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
0.56 |
Province / District |
Lower Jubba |
Longitude |
42.45694 |
Airport Name |
Kismayo |
Elevation (ft) |
49’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
KMU & HCMK |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Town or City (closest) |
IKismayo |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
3,688 m x 25m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
05/23 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.22 Somalia Lugh Ganane National Airport
Airport Details |
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---|---|---|---|
Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
3.137778 |
Province / District |
Gedo |
Longitude |
42.09361 |
Airport Name |
Lugh Ganane |
Elevation (ft) |
540’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
LGX & HCMJ |
Surface |
Gravel |
Town or City (closest) |
Luuq |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
1,250 m x 15m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
05/23 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.23 Somalia Obbia National Airport
Airport Details |
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---|---|---|---|
Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
5.351667 |
Province / District |
Mudug |
Longitude |
48.52556 |
Airport Name |
Obbia |
Elevation (ft) |
65’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
CMO & HCMO |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Town or City (closest) |
Hobyo |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
1,000 m x 25m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
05/23 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.2.24 Somalia Qardho National Airport
Airport Details |
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---|---|---|---|
Country |
Somalia |
Latitude |
9.543056 |
Province / District |
Bari |
Longitude |
49.11778 |
Airport Name |
Qardho |
Elevation (ft) |
2,632’ |
IATA & ICAO codes |
GSR & HCMG |
Surface |
Gravel |
Town or City (closest) |
Qardho (Gardo) |
Runway Condition |
n/a |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
1,600 m x 20m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
05/23 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
For information on Somalia Airport contact details, please see the following link:
2.3 Somalia Road Network
Somalia has a road network extending over some 15,000 km, with almost all the main roads in poor condition due to lack of proper maintenance and repairs caused by the long period of civil war. There are five major roads in the country, which connect the main water corridors to the inland towns. Two are from the port of Mogadishu, one from the northwest port of Berbera, and single routes from both Bossaso and Kismayo. The corridors are exclusively accessed or served by road since Somalia has no railway lines. There are also two routes connecting to Djibouti and Somaliland respectively.
Transport in Somalia refers to the transportation networks and modes of transport in effect in Somalia. They include highways, airports and seaports, in addition to various forms of public and private vehicular, maritime and aerial transportation. A 750 km highway connects major cities in the northern part of the country such as Bossaso, Galkayo and Garowe, with towns in the south. In September 2013 the Somali Federal Government signed an official cooperation agreement in Mogadishu with the Chinese Government being part of a five year national recovery plan. The agreement is for China to reconstruct several major infrastructural landmarks in the Somali capital and elsewhere, which includes the road between Galkayo and Burao in the northern part of the country.
Distance Matrix
Somalia – Distances from Mogadishu to Major Towns (kms) |
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|
Mogadishu |
Kismayo |
Dolow |
Galkayo |
Bossaso |
Berbera |
Hargeisa |
Mogadishu |
|
485 |
473 |
717 |
1,391 |
1,416 |
1,515 |
Kismayo |
485 |
|
911 |
1,209 |
1,882 |
1,904 |
1,968 |
Dolow |
473 |
911 |
|
1,101 |
1,775 |
1,805 |
1,570 |
Galkayo |
717 |
1,209 |
1,101 |
|
675 |
487 |
772 |
Bossaso |
1,391 |
1,882 |
1,775 |
675 |
|
466 |
968 |
Berbera |
1,416 |
1,904 |
1,805 |
487 |
466 |
|
160 |
Hargeisa |
1,515 |
1,968 |
1,570 |
772 |
968 |
160 |
|
Please note: Distances are calculated using major routes and may not necessarily be the most direct route |
Travel Time Matrix
Somalia – Travel Timefrom Mogadishu to Major Towns (Days by Loaded Truck) |
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---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mogadishu |
Kismayo |
Dolow |
Galkayo |
Bossaso |
Berbera |
Hargeisa |
Mogadishu |
|
1 day |
4 days |
3 days |
5 days |
7 days |
7 days |
Kismayo |
1 day |
|
4 days |
4 days |
6 days |
8 days |
8 days |
Dolow |
4 days |
4 days |
|
3 days |
5 days |
5 days |
5 days |
Galkayo |
3 days |
4 days |
3 days |
|
2 days |
4 days |
4 days |
Bossaso |
5 days |
6 days |
5 days |
2 days |
|
4 days |
4 days |
Berbera |
7 days |
8 days |
5 days |
4 days |
4 days |
|
1 day |
Hargeisa |
7 days |
8 days |
5 days |
4 days |
4 days |
1 day |
|
Please note: Times may vary considerably and are calculated by using major routes but may not necessarily be the most direct route due to security issues |
Road Security
The road security situation remains very unpredictable.
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits (This is data that requires further verifications) |
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Axle load limits |
Somalia (Somaliland) |
Transit Country – Djibouti |
Transit Country – Ethiopia |
Transit Country – Somalia (BOS, GAL, MOG) |
Truck with 2 axles |
No axle load limit |
Limit – 12 mt |
No axle load limit |
No axle load limit |
Truck with 3 axles |
No axle load limit |
Limit – 15 mt |
No axle load limit |
No axle load limit |
Truck with 4 axles |
No axle load limit |
Limit – 22 mt |
No axle load limit |
No axle load limit |
Semi-trailer with 3 axles |
No axle load limit |
Limit – 28 mt |
No axle load limit |
No axle load limit |
Semi-trailer with 4 axles |
No axle load limit |
Limit – 28 mt |
No axle load limit |
No axle load limit |
Semi-trailer with 5 axles |
No axle load limit |
Limit – 28 mt |
No axle load limit |
No axle load limit |
Semi-trailer with 6 axles |
No axle load limit |
Limit – 28 mt |
No axle load limit |
No axle load limit |
Truck & drawbar trailer with 4 axles |
No axle load limit |
Limit – 28 mt |
No axle load limit |
No axle load limit |
Truck & drawbar trailer with 5 axles |
No axle load limit |
Limit – 28 mt |
No axle load limit |
No axle load limit |
Truck & drawbar trailer with 6 axles |
No axle load limit |
Limit – 28 mt |
No axle load limit |
No axle load limit |
Truck & drawbar trailer with 7 axles |
No axle load limit |
Limit – 28 mt |
No axle load limit |
No axle load limit |
Road Class and Surface Conditions
Condition of Roads crossing into Somalia from the neighbouring
Countries
There are about 500 – 700 trucks available in the market.
There are several challenges and access limitations that affect
users of the road between Mombasa and the three border areas of
Southern Somalia particularly during the rainy season. Some of the
bottlenecks during the rainy seasons are as follows:
- There is an area of about 10 – 16 km between Hola and Garissa where most of the small bridges are either damaged or washed away by the recent floods which makes it almost impassable during rainy seasons. The situation was caused by the heavy rains that pounded the lower eastern part of Kenya rendering some sections of the Hola – Garissa road impassable.
- The section between Dadaab and Liboi is an earth road in poor condition and impassable during rainy seasons. These sections are the main supply route for the Humanitarian Agencies including the UN who are operational in the area and are continuously carrying out road maintenance to avert interruptions of supplies to the refugee camps.
There are no major road constructions or maintenance currently underway at the moment on this main road linking the Kenyan Port of Mombasa and Somalia border towns. Security situation along the route remains relatively calm as the Kenyan Government engages in the deployment of security forces on various sections of the road. There is a newly constructed way bridge in Mtwapa about 13 km from Mombasa. It is expected however that it will result to higher transport rates as the Somali contractors are required to abide by the Government customs regulations.
Galkayo
Galkayo is the capital of Mudug central Region of Somalia; it links the southern part to the northern regions of the country. The main road from the capital Mogadishu passes through the town of Galkayo. Galkayo itself is divided into two Administrative Authorities, the north is controlled by Puntland and the south of the town is controlled by Galmudug. Therefore Galkayo is well located in a strategic central point, which provides the vital commercial lifeline between southern and northern regions including the rest of the country. Currently this road is mainly used for transporting livestock to the Port of Bossaso and sometimes to the Port of Berbera. It is also used by traders for transporting cargoes of food and non-food items to the Central, Hiran, and Bakool regions.
Galkayo links Bossaso with the Central and Hiran regions as all these regions mainly depend on goods imported through Bossaso Port. The road between Bossaso and Beledweyn through Galkayo is in a good condition. It is approximately 750 km from Galkayo to Bossaso and the same goes to the distance between Galkayo and Mogadishu but the road section between Beledweyn and Mogadishu is not as good as the Galkayo – Bossaso section. In addition to the road infrastructure, there are large private investments in Galkayo but foreign investment is rare in the region, there could be more in the capital Mogadishu. Business opportunities in Galkayo are expanding as movements between Galkayo and the Port of Bossaso is on the increase.
Due to floods during the rainy season there have been a few road blocks between Bossaso and Garowe which negatively impacts the link to Galkayo and for the time being there is no planned or on-going projects in the area. In addition, Galkayo has a day shift operational airport with some flights of United Nations and privates sectors. These flights link to the rest of the country as well as international flights to and from the country. In conclusion, the logistics infrastructure in the area provides for the current needs but it requires improvements.
Mogadishu
Mogadishu has a road network that connects to most of the regions in the southern Somalia. The main roads are in poor condition due to the above mentioned factors.
The existing main road network is as below:
- Mogadishu – Afgoi – Wenleweyn – Burhakaba – Baidoa: 280 km
- Mogadishu – Afgoi – Shalambod – Merca – BuloMarer – Jilib: 370 km
- Mogadishu – Balad – Jowhar – Burweyn – Beledweyn: 335 km
- Mogadishu – Eelm’an – Warshiekh – Cadale: 180 km
All the above-mentioned roads were built over 30 years ago and have not received proper maintenance for a long period resulting in pot holes that hinder the movement of heavy trucks. The rainy seasons are the worst periods to use these roads when much of southern Somalia become almost impassable and dangerous, specially the paved roads, which has pockets of holes filled with water in the middle of tarmac roads. Apart from the main roads there are secondary roads that are worse than the main roads. They are passable but insecure and therefore not recommended for use of humanitarian cargo transport.
Somaliland (Hargeisa)
The inland and overland transport has resulted in a successful road network that extends thousands of kilometers. The transport industry consists of individual transporters and small ranges of agencies. For cargo movement, trucks of capacities which extend from 5 mt to 30 mt are commonly used. Trucks are hired from the individuals’ owners at market rates per destinations.
In Somaliland there are enough trucks available to transport cargo within and across the borders. The majority of the roads in Somaliland are murram, block cotton or red soil and sandy along the coastline. Maintenance is done regularly to the tarmac roads, but because of the poor quality of maintenance, does not last long and will have short endurance.
There are limit loads for trucks, especially for the tarmac roads (5 to 15 mt trucks capacity), but the non-tarmac roads depend on the seasonal situation where rainy seasons create slow traffic. As the commonly used truck capacity is 20 to 30 MT, tarmac roads get deteriorated, but don’t see any proper plan for their development.
For cargo movement, trucks of capacities which extend from 5 mt to 30 mt are commonly used. Trucks are hired from the individual owners at market rates per destinations. Rehabilitation roads are from Hargeisa to Berbera; from Berbera to Buroa; from Hargeisa to Borame; from Hargeisa to Wajaale and one newly established road which connected from Burao to Erigavo.
There are around 8 major roads in Somaliland which connect to other parts of the country. Among them are:
- Berbera - Hargeisa – Gabiley - Kalabaydh - Tog Wajale: It is 253 km. It is one of the tarmac and good condition roads in Somaliland, with the exception from Kalabaydh to Wajale (19 km), while between Berbera to Kalabaydh is tarmac and usually maintained by the local authority. There is a plan to construct tarmac in this part of marrum, but it not sure when this plan will materialize. This road is busy, with an estimated over 30,000 mt cargoes passing through per month. This road is now occasionally used by WFP Somalia to feed Gedo region and WFP Ethiopia for Zone Five. Turnaround for Dire Dawa is 3 days. There is much traffic movement on this road and with the condition, no delays have been observed even during the rainy seasons.
- Hargeisa – Berbera – Burao – Las Anod: It is a tarmac road and poorly maintained. Again this road was built for low tonnage vehicles only. It is the third busiest road for trade movement. The road that connects between Berbera and Burao was constructed in 1982. This is the road that takes you to Puntland, Central regions and South Somalia.
- Hargeisa – Gabilely – Borma – Lowya addo: It is 396 km. The road is tarmac from Hargeisa to Borama with the exception of 2 km before reaching Borama which is currently under construction. Between Borma and Lowya addo, the road is marrum and sandy which hinders smooth traffic movement during rainy seasons.
- Berbera – Lughaye - Lowya addo: It is 320 km. The road is sandy along the coastline that goes to the Somalia-Djibouti border at Lowya addo. It is the second road used for this corridor, but directly from Berbera without passing through Hargeisa town. This road has no limit of truck load as it is not tarmac. During dry seasons, this road is mostly used by trucks as it is short distance comparatively.
- Burao – Yarowe – Ina Afmadobe - Garag - El Afweine – Erigavo or Burao – Yarowe – Ainabo – Oog – Goosaweyne – Sincaro – El Afweine - Erigavo: It is 400 km. The road is tarmac from Burao to Ina Afmadobe or from Burao up to Oog. Except for 40 km of gravel, the rest of the road is rough.
- Berbera–Las-anod- Trucks dual plate numbers are used for this exit point. The road is good tarmac but poorly maintained and with potholes. However, it is one of the good roads and potentially can be used for cross border deliveries. Due to some tension between Somaliland and Puntland authorities, smooth functioning is affected. From Afmadobe to Erigavo or from Gowsaweyne to Erigavo roads are also commonly used. This road is a non-tarmac road with slow deliveries during rainy seasons. Generally speaking, turnaround is 3 to 4 days.
The most recently repaired roads include Hamas to Berbera (about 40 km), Berbera to Sheikh (about 60 km), Kalabaid to Wajaale and Kalbaoid to DIla.
An attempt was made to get official trucking capacity figures from the Somaliland government and the estimate is about 8,000 trucks including smaller vehicles.
Bridges
There are many iron and concrete bridges in southern Somalia and of differing sizes, some for large trucks while others are only for small and light vehicles. The conditions of the bridges are unpredictable due to lack of maintenance for long periods; therefore they should be used with caution. There are very few bridges in Somaliland. River crossings or Irish crossings are common to seasonal conditions. Currently there are 12 culverts of which 8 were destroyed during the civil war, but rebuilt.
Bridges are located in districts with rivers as mentioned below:
District |
Bridges |
District |
Bridges |
---|---|---|---|
Afgoi |
2 |
Qoryole |
2 |
Jilib |
1 |
Balad |
2 |
Jamama |
1 (broken) |
Jowhar |
1 |
Wanleweyne |
2 |
Mahaday |
1 |
Jalalqsi |
1 |
Beledweyne |
2 |
Buulo burde |
1 |
|
|
The new Federal government of Somalia has established a Ministry of Public Works and Construction that will handle and address the overall infrastructure problems of the country. Although it has not been officially publicized, it’s believed the current projects involving rehabilitation of existing roads in Mogadishu and the surrounding areas has been handed over to the Turkish Government.
For additional information on Somalia road class and surface conditions, please see the following document: Road Class and Surface Conditions Map & Information by Route
2.4 Somalia Railway Assessment
Somalia Railway Assessment
Rail transport in Somalia consisted of the erstwhile
Mogadishu-Villabruzzi Railway, which ran from Mogadishu to Jowhar,
114 km in total.
The system was built by the colonial authorities in Italian
Somaliland in the 1910s.
The track gauge was 950 mm (3 ft. 1 3⁄8 in). It was dismantled in
the 1940s by the British during their military occupation of the
territory. To date it has not been revived.
2.5 Somalia Waterways Assessment
Somalia Waterways Assessment
Waterways do not exist in Somalia
2.6 Somalia Storage Assessment
Somalia Storage Assessment
For information on Somalia Storage contact details, please see the following link:
4.2.6 Somalia Storage and Milling Company Contact List
Mogadishu
Mogadishu is an urban area where both commercial and
humanitarian agencies use storage facilities in order to store
commercial and humanitarian cargoes before delivery. Most stores
are located in or near the main markets and government protected
areas like Ports. WFP has only one store of its own, but there are
other rented stores and Wiikhalls that are erected in Mogadishu
Port and near El-ma ’an.
The main warehouses are situated in Mogadishu Port. The Port has
three storage facilities each one is 5,000 m² and their capacities
are 15,000 mt each.
- Shed #1 is currently used by the Government for bilateral donation.
- Shed #2 is rented to WFP.
- Shed #3 is currently used by the Turkish Government.
One CFS is currently not in use due to poor condition that it
requires major repairs. There is an open yard for outside storage
which is not developed and requires a lot of improvement.
If private storage is required, it can be sought through
transporters and owners
North West Somalia - Berbera and Hargeisa
There are a few commercial storage facilities in Somaliland. The
total capacity is approximately 200,000 mt in Berbera and 100,000
MT in Hargeisa. There are no customs bonded warehouses other than
at Hargeisa Egal International airport that has one with a capacity
of approximately 1,000 mt, which includes open air storage.
The current private owned storage rates in Somaliland are around
US$0.50 /mt/month. Omaar Company is charging US$0.15 m³/day. It is
not known whether there is any handling equipment. Storage
facilities owned by Omaar Company are the most popular in
Somaliland.
Commercial Storage
Location |
Owner |
Available for Rent |
Capacity mt/m²/m³ |
Type |
Access |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hargeisa |
Omaar |
2 stores |
12,000 mt |
Bricks, concrete with iron sheet roof |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Hargeisa |
Small stores owned by individuals |
N/A |
99,988 mt |
Bricks, concrete with iron sheet roof |
N/A |
N/A |
Berbera |
Omaar |
4 stores |
51,000 mt |
Bricks, concrete with iron sheet roof |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Berbera |
Small stores owned by individuals |
Information not available |
149,000 mt |
Bricks, concrete with iron sheet roof |
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
There are over 50 Humanitarian organizations including UN
agencies and NGOs operating in Somaliland. Very few of them have
large items, while others with very small scales of operation.
Humanitarian organizations with large operations can either run
their own facilities or opt to enter into contracts with private
service providers. WFP is the largest humanitarian organizations
which require big warehouses for food storage. WFP is using
warehouses provided by the Somaliland authority for free.
WFP was also recently allocated a plot of land in Berbera by the
Berbera Mayor with dimensions of 850 m x 300 m for WFPs’
humanitarian operations. WFP is in the process of developing the
area for its operations. Temporary mobile storages are expected to
be installed as the hub is not meant to hold commodities for
prolonged periods of time but will be operated at a high
through-put to carter for the large quantities of food and non-food
commodities that will be arriving on board cargo vessels. Both Red
Crescent and Red Cross do operate in Somaliland. They have small
stores for medicines and general cargo.
Somaliland – Storage Used by Humanitarian Organization |
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Location |
Organization |
Sharing Possibility |
|
Location |
Organization |
Sharing Possibility |
Hargeisa& Berbera |
WFP |
Information not available |
31,000 mt |
Bricks & roofing, MSU’s & containers |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Hargeisa |
UNICEF |
Information not available |
5,000 mt |
Bricks and roofing |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Hargeisa |
WHO |
Information not available |
680 mt |
Bricks and roofing |
Flat |
Appears intact |
- Stored items include food, medicine, agricultural materials and seeds etc.
- There are a few humanitarian organizations that use storage facilities provided by the relevant Ministries and are not captured here. For example WHO uses storage provided by the Ministry of Health.
Public Sector Storage
There are limited storage facilities maintained by public
entities throughout the country. The public stores are either used
by the respective government departments or made available to
support operations of Humanitarian organizations.
Details of the public sector storage facilities are not
available.
Cold Chain
WHO and UNICEF are the two agencies using cooling equipment for vaccines and other medicines that require controlled temperatures using cold rooms, refrigerators & freezers
Location |
Organisation |
Type |
Cooling / Power |
Quantity |
Capacity m³ |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hargeisa |
WHO |
Deep Freezer |
-7°C |
2 |
N/A |
Good |
Refrigerator |
+2 +8 °C |
4 |
N/A |
Good |
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Hargeisa, Burao, Berbera, Borma, Erigavo, Las Anod |
UNICEF |
Cold room |
+2 +8 °C |
1 |
4 m² |
Good |
Refrigerator – MK 204 |
+2 +8 °C |
140 |
N/A |
Good |
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Freezer – MFK 314 |
-10 to -30°C |
110 |
N/A |
Good |
2.7 Somalia Milling Assessment
Somalia Milling Assessment
The milling capacity of the country does not meet the demand of
the local population. Small scale millers mainly operate in the
country and are owned by individuals. The mills assessed belong to
individuals and has the capacity to meet local demand. For example
Hargeisa town has more than 35 millers and they are all privately
owned and machines are used in markets for business milling for
specific commodities (mainly maize). The machines have water-cooled
diesel engines of the millers provide storage services.
Normal cost is US$3 for each 50kg bag. Bags are provided by the
goods owner but can be locally purchased at a cost of US$0.40 per
empty bag.
Millers available in Somaliland are individuals, the mills are
privately owned and of small scale. Milling machines made in Japan,
Germany, Poland, India etc. are often old. Demand for milling
services in Somaliland is increasing day by day due to the inflated
cost or price of the imported milled food. Poor people, who
constitute 70 % of the population, took the option to do milling
locally as the price of the locally produced grain is cheaper.
There are so many small mills in the country owned by individuals
who provide milling services. However, Bouni Company based in
Hargeisa town is organized, as it has established office space,
obtained adequate milling capacity, communications etc. Bouni
reported that it has the milling capacity of 30 MT/day, while
others reported between 5 MT to 25 MT/day. Bouni mills are located
in 3 areas in Hargeisa town, one adjacent to Hargeisa Radio being
the main centre; one is 2 km away, while the two are 4 kms from WFP
Warehouse Hargeisa.
In all main Hargeisa market, there are approximately 25 mills in
seven different locations within Hargeisa town. Total capacity of
all mills in Hargeisa is around 150 MT/day, though it can be
affected by demand in local market. No storage facilities exist at
the mills. Usually, milled food is collected weekly or daily from
the millers in batches in a number of tonnages. The millers never
provided services of packing and markings. If encouraged, they
might provide this services as reported by the owner of Bouni
Company. Bouni is among the small scale millers in Somaliland as
there are no large millers in the country. It provides only milling
services, but no packing, storages facilities etc.
For information on Somalia Milling Comapny contact details, please see the following link:
4.6 Somalia Storage and Milling Company Contact List
Milling Company: SOMALILAND – BOUNI MILLERS FACILITIES
Company Name & Address |
Contact Names & Email |
Telephone & Fax |
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Bouni Millers |
Name: Mr. Mohamud Abdi Bouni Title: Director and owner Email: mouni02@gmail.com Web: |
Tel: +252 63 442 2451 Fax: |
Summary of Role and Services: Milling of different cereals like , sorghum ,maize , wheat , beans , cereals, wheat and others like rice for borage |
Facilities |
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Parking area inside compound m² |
No |
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Drainage (Good / Fair / Poor / Non Existent) |
n/a | |||
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No | |||
Number of Ventilators |
It is open area and therefore, ventilators not necessary |
Screened |
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Electricity Load (KVA) |
220KV |
|||
Backup Generator (Yes / No / KVA) |
Yes |
KVA |
Milling Equipment |
|||
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Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
Kabote – 35 KVA | 1995 | 2005 | Working |
Yanmar – 35 KVA | 2000 | 2000 | Working |
Poland – 35 KVA | 2000 | 2000 | Working |
Robsan – 35 KVA | 2000 | 2007 | Working |
Maintenance |
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---|---|---|---|
Duration (hours / week) |
Only when there is a problem |
Type of maintenance |
Changing oil, cleaning, fixing broken equipment etc. |
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
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Type of Equipment |
Yes/No |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
Fortification Feeder |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Bag Cleaning Plant |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Moisture Tester |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
De-stoning Plant |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Metal Extractor |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Staffing |
|
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Number of full time skilled workers |
One skilled worker per machine |
Number of full time labourers |
Two labourers per machine |
NOTE:
- 3 staff handle each mill plus handling of the commodities for their normal operation.
- However, in large scale volumes to be milled the number of staff will increase
- There are no weighbridges available at any of the milling centres
Building |
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|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
Building - Wheat Mill |
5 |
3 |
5 |
Building - Maize Mill |
5 |
3 |
5 |
Walls |
Brick | ||
Roof |
Metal | ||
Floor |
Soil |
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
---|---|---|
|
Outside |
Inside |
Cracks in walls or roof (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Yes |
Signs of rodent activity (Yes / No) |
Yes | n/a |
Signs of birds entry (Yes / No) |
Yes | n/a |
Damaged gutters/drains(Yes / No) |
No | n/a |
Signs of moisture (Yes / No) |
n/a |
n/a |
Adjacent Vegetation(Yes / No) |
Market place |
n/a |
Cleanliness (Good / Poor) |
Poor |
n/a |
Pest Control |
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Fumigation |
Not done |
Frequency | Not done |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
Not done |
Spraying |
Not done |
Frequency | Not done |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
Not done |
Rodenticides |
Not done |
Frequency | Not done |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
Not done |
Rodent Trapping |
Not done |
Frequency | Not done |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
Not done |
Security |
||
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Security (Good / Poor) |
There is a public market in the vicinity | |
Compound (Fenced / Not Fenced) |
The market has a common fence which the millers are part of | |
Other Comments | There is no particular fence for the mills, but they share the market with businesses in the same compound |
Access |
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Distance from main town (km) |
In town |
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Travel time if not located in town (hours) |
In town | |||||
Road condition to Mill |
Fair | |||||
Road limitation (if any) Maximum Width and Max. Tonnage |
Various – but not available |
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Rail connections (Yes / No) |
No |
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On the railway from |
No |
to |
No |
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Other Comments |
Milling Capacity (Mt) |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (mt) |
Monthly Activity (mt) |
Wheat |
75 mt |
2,250 mt |
Maize |
75 mt |
2,250 mt |
Storage Capacity |
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Storage in Metric Tonnes |
Wheat - Covered (mt) |
Flour - Covered (mt) |
Within the Compound |
None |
n/a |
Outside the Compound |
5 mt |
n/a |
Capacity to Blend |
---|
Currently no blending services take place |
Loading & Discharge Rates |
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|
Additional Notes |
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There is no milling company available in Kismayo at the moment. |
For information on additional Somalia Milling details, please see the following documents:
Abdulkadir Yusuf Millers Photo