1 Logistics Capacity Assessment Democratic Republic of Congo Country Name DRC Official Name Democratic Republic of Congo Assessment Assessment Dates: From 22/09/2008 To 15/01/2009 Email contact [email protected]
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Logistics Capacity Assessment
Democratic Republic of Congo Country
Name DRC
Official Name Democratic Republic of Congo
Assessment
Assessment Dates: From 22/09/2008 To 15/01/2009
Email contact [email protected]
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Table of Contents
1. COUNTRY PROFILE ..................................................................................................3
1.1. Introduction & Background ..........................................................................................................................3
1.2. Humanitarian Background ............................................................................................................................4
1.2.1. Disasters, Conflicts and Migration History ..............................................................................................4
1.2.2. Calamities and Seasonal Affects .............................................................................................................5
1.2.3. Capacities to Respond to Emergencies ..................................................................................................5
1.3. Inter Agency Contingency Plan ...................................................................................................................6
1.3.1. Member List of Core Group for Contingency Plan ................................................................................7
1.4. National Regulatory Departments, Bureaux and Quality Control & Relevant Laboratories ........8
1.5. Customs Information ....................................................................................................................................10
1.5.1. Duties & Tax Exemption ..........................................................................................................................10
1.4.2 Customs Clearance..................................................................................................................................11
1.4.3. Focal Points for Information ....................................................................................................................13
2. LOGISTICS INFRASTRUCTURE .............................................................................20
2.1. Port Assessment ...........................................................................................................................................20
2.1.1. Matadi Port ................................................................................................................................................20
2.1.1. Containerized Cargo ................................................................................................................................29
2.1.2. Boma Port..................................................................................................................................................32
2.1.3 Banana Port (near Moanda) ...................................................................................................................36
2.2 Airport Assessment ......................................................................................................................................37
2.2.1. Civil Aviation ..............................................................................................................................................37
2.2.2. Kinshasa Airport .......................................................................................................................................38
2.1.1. Goma Airport .............................................................................................................................................44
2.1.1. Lubumbashi International Airport ...........................................................................................................47
2. Road Assessment .........................................................................................................................................58
2.3.1. Roads Overview .......................................................................................................................................58
2.3.2. Road Construction & Maintenance ........................................................................................................58
2.3.3. Road Classification...................................................................................................................................59
2.3.4. Road Inventory..........................................................................................................................................61
2.3.5. Road Security............................................................................................................................................62
2.3.6. Weighbridges ............................................................................................................................................62
2.3.7. Axle Load Limits .......................................................................................................................................62
2.3.8. Bridges .......................................................................................................................................................63
2.3.9. Transport Corridors ..................................................................................................................................63
2.4. Railway Assessment ....................................................................................................................................72
2.4.1. Management / Consortium......................................................................................................................72
2.4.2. Railway Overview .....................................................................................................................................72
2.4.4. Railway Links to Adjacent Countries .....................................................................................................74
2.4.5. Proposed Rail Projects ............................................................................................................................74
2.4.6. Stations & Dry Ports .................................................................................................................................74
2.5. Waterways Assessment ..............................................................................................................................74
2.5.1. Waterways Overview ...............................................................................................................................74
3. LOGISTICS RELATED SERVICES ..........................................................................99
4. SCENARIO’S & CONTINGENCIES........................................................................118
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1. Country Profile
1.1. Introduction & Background
1.1.1. Basic Facts
Source: CIA, Year 2009
Basic Facts
Capital Kinshasa
Languages French: Official language Other languages are: Lingala, Kikongo, Swahili, Tshiluba
http://www.alertnet.org/db/cp/<country_name>.htm
Ethnic groups
Bantu make up majority of approximately 200 African ethnic groups. Four largest tribes are: Mongo, Luba, Kongo (all Bantu), & Mangbetu-Azande (Hamitic) make up 45% of the population.
Same as above
Religions Roman Catholic 50%, Protestant 20%, Kimbanguist 10% Muslim 10%, other sects and indigenous beliefs 10% Same as above
Country size Size of Western Europe or slightly less than ¼ of the size of US 2,345,410 km² or 905,567 miles²
Same as above
Bordering Countries Republic of Congo, Angola, Zambia, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Sudan, Central African Republic Same as above
Exports (2007) $6.1bn: Diamonds, cobalt, copper, coffee, petroleum. Partners: EU, Japan, South Africa, US, China
http://www.alertnet.org/db/cp/<country_name>.htm
Imports (2007) $5.2bn: Consumer goods (food and textiles), capital equipment, and refined petroleum products. Partners: EU, US, China, South Africa
http://www.alertnet.org/db/cp/<country_name>.htm
Agricultural Products Cash crops: Coffee, rubber, sugar, palm oil, cotton, cocoa, tea. Food Crops: Cassava (manioc/tapioca), bananas/plantains root crops, corn (maize), fruit. Wood products
http://www.alertnet.org/db/cp/<country_name>.htm
1.1.2. Country in Figures
Source: CIA Year: 2009
General Information
Country Size Africa’s 3rd largest country with an area of 2,345,410 km² http://www.alertnet.org/db/cp/<country_name>.htm
Population 68,692,542 (July 2009 est.) http://maps.howstuffworks.com/maps-of-the-democratic-republic-of-congo.htm risnews.org Sept 2008
Population Density 30 per km²
Pop. Growth Rate 3.208% CIA website 2008 http://maps.howstuffworks.com/maps-of-the-democratic-republic-of-congo.htm
GDP per capita US $300 Population below the poverty line (%)
39.3% (Human Poverty Index 2004 report)
http://undp.org/povertyreports
HIV prevalence (%) 4.5% http://undp.org/povertyreports
Useful information
Time Zone (GMT +/-) GMT+1: Kinshasa, Mbandaka GMT+2: Kassaï, Kivu, Haut-Zaire, Shaba Reuters Foundation AlterNet Sept. 2008
Climate Description Varies from tropical rainforests to plateaux, savannahs, dense grasslands and mountains
(same as above)
Currency Congolese Francs / CF US Dollars are accepted and even preferred for payment in most stores/companies throughout the country. Beware of false US Currency.
Telephone dial code (+) 243
Driving (left / right) Right
Many cars imported from bordering countries are right-hand drive. Traffic in Major cities/Towns is dense. Drivers should be cautious as many cars do not have insurance although it is mandatory.
Visa requirements Letter of invitation from DRC must be sent to traveling individuals for visa application at embassy or consulate. Fees may vary on countries where visas are applied.
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Money Parity and Inflation
Year Exchange Rate Rate of Inflation
2008 665 CF per USD 27%
2007 525 CF per USD 9%
2006 468 CF per USD 18%
2005 440 CF per USD 21% (Source: Bank rate for 2008 data from Central Bank: “Rapport d’Etapes, Condense Statistiques au 29 Juin 2007)
1.2. Humanitarian Background
1.2.1. Disasters, Conflicts and Migration History
Disasters, conflicts and migration (Yes/No) Comments / details
Natural Disasters
Drought No No droughts in this country
Earthquake Yes December 5th, 2005 – Lake Tanganyika earthquake with epicenter approx. 10 kms below surface of lake – about 55 km south-east of town of KALEMIE; Feb 3rd, 2008 – BUKAVU - South Kivu and Cyangugu regions
Epidemic Yes
Ongoing degrees of epidemic disease outbursts of different sources. Bacterial and Protozoal diarrhea, Cholera, Hepatitis A, Typhoid Fever, Cholera, Plague and African Trypanusomiasis (sleeping sickness), water contact disease and Ebola.
Extreme temperature No None
Flood Yes Congo River Floods (seasonal – during rainy/wet season)
Insect infestation Yes Mosquitoes/Malaria
Slides No Not Applicable to this country
Volcano Yes
Active volcanoes in the east, in Great Rift Valley; Nuamulagira, located 23km of North Kivu, and Africa’s most active volcano, erupted from November 2000 until reaching highest level of activity in February 2002. Threat of eruptions remains imminent.. Eruption of Nyiragongo volcano in January 2002.
Wave/Surge No Not Applicable to this country
Wild fires Yes Sporadic wild fires in the region of Shabunda
Wind storm No Not Applicable to this country
Other comments
Lake Kivu is one of three known exploding lakes; in Lake Kivu's case, methane and carbon dioxide dissolved in the water would become separated and represent a considerable risk due to volcanic activity. The risk from a possible Lake Kivu overturn would be catastrophic. Scientists hypothesize that sufficient volcanic interaction with the lake's bottom water that has high methane gas concentrations would heat water, force the methane out of the water, spark a methane explosion and trigger a simultaneous release of carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide would then suffocate large numbers of people in the lake basin as the gases roll off the lake surface. It is also possible that the lake could spawn lake tsunamis as gas explodes out of it. If this were to occur the likely scenario would necessitate a total evacuation of peoples from Goma, Gisenyi, the Lake Kivu surrounds, Bukavu, Cyangugu and Kibuye.
Man-made
Civil strife Yes Ongoing in eastern provinces: BUNIA, GOMA
International conflict Yes Ongoing in Equator and Eastern Provinces. Check Historical Background on Government & Political Conditions above.
Displaced in country Yes Most IDP’s (Internally Displaced persons) are in Eastern Provinces; 1.4 million fighting between govt. forces and rebels since mid 1990’s.
Refugees in country Yes
Refugees from country Yes
Landmines casualties / year Yes Anti Tank Mines/UXO between Kabalo and Kongolo
Other comments Malnutrition rates were high due to wars and food security problems especially in Eastern Provinces where failed harvests also contributed to increase market prices.
*: http://www.em-dat.net/disasters/countryprofiles.php Center for research on epidemiology of disasters, Belgium
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1.2.2. Calamities and Seasonal Affects
Seasonal affects on transport (economic, social, climate…)
Transport Comments From <month> to <month>
Primary Road Transport
Due to lack of maintenance of roads, vastness of country, and lack of government funding most primary roads are in greaqt nned of rehabilitation at many points. Another factor is the nonexistence of axle road limitations; this affects roads especially during rainy seasons. Check Road Assessment and maps included for further details.
All year around due to lack of maintenance of roads and bridges. During the dry and wet seasons
Secondary Road Transport Same as above Same as above
Rail Transport Major lack of maintenance of locomotives and wagons and rails. Check also Rail Assessment in LCA for further details
All year around due to lack of maintenance, but especially during the wet season
Air Transport No N/A
Waterways Transport Yes During the wet season Seasons of the year:
• North of Equator: Wet season from April to October; dry season from December to February • South of Equator: Wet season from November to March; dry season from April to October
The seasonal effects on road transport:
• During the wet season, roads are extremely muddy and often not passable. Trips may take more time normal. • During the wet season there is usually a big increase of breakdowns in trucks and thus an increase on spare
parts are required. Furthermore, due to struggle to pass muddy roads, movement of cargo may increase and cause damage such as tear and/or leakage of goods.
• During the dry season, roads may become very sandy thus sometimes impassable, making heavy cargo loads difficult to be transported. Trucks are often stranded until piles of sand are cleared.
The seasonal effects on river transport:
• The draft of vessels may change and it is difficult to load barges to their full loading capacity. • The transport rates also increase during this period • Some of the rivers require special type of barges and at times are not navigable. The rainy season is the
difficult period for sending food to different sites.
1.2.3. Capacities to Respond to Emergencies
• There are no military assets currently available in DRC. The use of military and/or civil defense assets are not currently applied in ongoing relief operations.
1.2.3.1. Principal Government Ministries
Ministry / Department / Address Contact Names Telephone
Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation Boulevard du Palais de la Nation, Gombe, Kinshasa
Mr. Alexis THAMBWE MWAMBA Minister/ Foreign Affairs
Tel: +243 81 884 5026
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Security Boulevard Tshatshi, Gombe, Kinshasa
Celestin MBUYU KABANGA Minister
Tel: +243 811 813 7474
Ministry of Transport et Voies de Communications Boulevard du 30 Juin, Gombe, Kinshasa
Mathieu PITA Minister Tel: +243 999 91 683
Ministry of Public Health Boulevard du 30 Juin, Gombe, Kinshasa
Auguste MUPIPI MUKULUMANIA Minister
Tel: +243 999 34 008
Ministry of Finances Athanase MATENDA KYELU Minister Tel: Not available
Ministry of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Action and National Solidarity Avenue Lusaka, Gombe, Kinshasa
Barthelemy BOTWALI LENGOMO Minister Tel: Not Available
Ministry of Planning Avenue de l’Ouganda, Gombe, Kinshasa
Olivier KAMITATU ETSU Minister Tel: +243 811 501 3937
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Ministry of Gender Matters, Family & Children Boulevard du 30 Juin, Gombe, Kinshasa
Marie Ange LUKIANA MUFWANKOL Minister Tel: +243 811 514 5528
Ministry of Agriculture Boulevard du 30 Juin, Gombe, Kinshasa
Norbert BASENGEZI KATITIMA Minister
Tel: +243 81 1519 7512
Ministry of Basics & Social Needs FRANCOIS JOSEPH MOBUTU NZANGA Vice-Minister
Tel: Not Available
Ministry of Regional and International Cooperation
Raymond TSHIBANDA NTUNGA MULANGO Minister
Tel: Not Available
Ministry of Justice Luzolo BAMBI LESSA Minister Tel: Not Available
Ministre des Infrastructures, Travaux Public et Reconstruction
Pierre LUMBI OKONGO Minister Tel: Not Available
For more information on Actual Government in the DRC please refer to: http://www.7sur7.be/7s7/fr/1505/monde/article/detail/473451/2008/11/02/composition-du-gouvernment-muzito.dhtml
1.2.3.2. Humanitarian Community
Humanitarian Coordination
Type Name / Address Contacts Comments
HC Ross MOUNTAIN Tel:+243 818 905 275 Email: [email protected]
Humanitarian coordinator & Resident coordinator
Coordination Mechanisms, Committees & Groups
Org. Name Contact / Address Contacts Comments
OCHA Gloria FERNANDEZ Tel: [email protected] Head of Office
OCHA Richard GUERRA Tel: +243 819 889 150 [email protected]
Head of Field-Coordination Section/ Security Focal Point
CLUSTER LOGISTICS Pierre HONNORAT Tel: +243 817 006 730 [email protected]
Sr Logistics Coordinator
CLUSTER LOGISTICS Olivier RAPOPORT Tel: +243 998 630 949 [email protected]
Logistics Cluster Coordinator
INTER AGENCY LOG SVC (ILS)
Franck AYNES Tel: +243 817 006 796 [email protected] Logistics Officer
1.3. Inter Agency Contingency Plan
Cluster Lead Organisation
Abris et Denrées Non Alimentaires UNICEF
Eau, Assainissement et Hygiène UNICEF
Éducation UNICEF
Logistique WFP
Nutrition UNICEF
Protection, Droits Humains et Ordre Légal UNHCR
Réintégration et relance communautaire UNDP / UNHCR
Santé WHO
Sécurité Alimentaire FAO
Télécommunications d’Urgence WFP / UNICEF
Inter clusters OCHA
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1.3.1. Member List of Core Group for Contingency Plan
Organisation Contact Function Telephone E-mail Address
CESVI Vincent Annoni Coordinateur EAST/ DRC
+243 813 733 564 [email protected]
COOPI Diego Moroso Coordinateur régional / Ituri
+243 997 697 996 [email protected]
FAO Faustin Bolamba Sub office Mngr / Ituri
+243 818 990 827 [email protected] [email protected]
MONUC-Ituri Soraya Adouane Chargé des Affaires civiles
+243 818 907 562 Ext. 2469
OCHA J.-C. Dupin SHAO/HoO +243 998 604 325 [email protected]
OMS / MEDAIR
J.-P. Nembunzu Albert Makangila
Md/Pool Bunia Co-facilitateur
+243 818 992 456 +243 998 505 616
[email protected] [email protected]
PAM Pierluigi Martinesi Chef du sous-bureau / Ituri
+243 817 006 763 [email protected]
Save the Children Ulrich Wagner Field Manager +243 994 125 319 [email protected]
Solidarités Stéphane Moulem Chef du bureau +243 810 393 537 [email protected]
UNHCR M. Bamba Tane Chef du bureau +243 814 752 256 [email protected]
UNICEF Roots Bondowe Adm. Adjoint +243 818 305 951 [email protected]
• For funding mechanisms and up to date info check: [email protected]
http://ocha.unog.ch/fts2/pageloader.aspx?page=emerg-emergencyDetails&appealID=838
• FTS (Financial Tracking system) - Updated contribution per donor / country etc: http://ocha.unog.ch/fts2/pageloader.aspx?page=home
• CERF (available for UN agencies only): http://ochaonline.un.org/Default.aspx?alias=ochaonline.un.org/cerf
• Pooled Fund Information: http://www2.undp.org/mdtf/dem-rep-congo/overview.shtml
• For general information please refer to:
www.rdc-humanitaire.net and www.logcluster.org Logistics Cluster Contacts
Organization Contacts Title E-mail Telephone
Kinshasa
Cluster/WFP Pierre Honnorat Senior Logistics Coordinator
[email protected] +243 81 700 6730
Cluster/ACTED Lina Gjerstad Co- Facilitator [email protected] +243 81 582 5600
Cluster/WFP Olivier Rapoport Logistics Cluster Coordinator [email protected] +243 99 863 0949
Cluster/WFP Jean-François Massy
Logistics Cluster Advisor
Jean-franç[email protected] +243 81 700 6799
Cluster/WFP Suzanne Correa Logistics Cluster Information Manager [email protected] +243 99 863 0923
Cluster/WFP Clarisse Tuyinama Logistics Cluster Assistant/Info MgMt [email protected] +243 81 361 0591
Goma
Cluster/WFP Peter Schaller Head of Logistics [email protected] +243 81 700 6794
Cluster/WFP Isaac Mathe Logistics Assistant [email protected] +243 81 700 6716
Bukavu
Cluster/WFP Jean Mateso Logistics Assistant [email protected] +243 99 863 0932
Bunia
Cluster/WFP Charles Gemenze Logistics Officer [email protected] +243 81 700 6765
Cluster/WFP Denis Gravel Logistics Cluster Officer [email protected] +243 81 700 6835
Lubumbashi
Cluster/WFP Issam Abdo Logistics Cluster [email protected] +243 81 700 67 26
Mbandaka
Cluster/WFP Amadou Sidibe Logistics Officer [email protected] +243 81 700 6774
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Uvira
Cluster/WFP Billy Keita Logistics Officer [email protected] +243 81 700 6767
Cluster/WFP Dieudonné Chihire Logistics Assistant Dieudonné[email protected]
+243 81 700 6775
Kalemie
Cluster/WFP Ivelina Nunes Head of Provincial Office
+243 81 700 6746
Kindu
Cluster/WFP Jean-Claude Amisi
Logistics Assistant [email protected]
+243 81 462 6170
Kinshasa Inter-Agency Logistics Service
ILS/WFP Franck Aynes Logistics Officer [email protected] +243 81 700 6796
ILS/WFP Jules Konde Senior Logistics Assistant
[email protected] +243 81 700 6790
ILS/WFP Bijou Mbombo
Logistics Assistant [email protected] +243 81 700 6713
ILS/WFP Bishet Bisheria Finance Assistant [email protected] +243 99 866 5708
Goma
ILS/WFP Olivier Ndizeye Logistics Assistant [email protected] +243 813 650 608 +243 993 323 449
ILS/WFP Willy Lugeyo Logistics Assistant [email protected] +243 998 630 946
Lubumbashi
ILS/WFP Olivier Kingata Logistics Assistant [email protected] +243 990 036 111
Kalemi
ILS/WFP Raoul Mulegwa Logistics Focal Point [email protected] +243 812 474 429
UGANDA
ILS/WFP Konjit Kidane Sr Logistics Officer [email protected] +256 772 775 883
1.4. National Regulatory Departments, Bureaux and Quality Control & Relevant Laboratories
Agency Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone Website
OCC 98, Avenue du port, Gombe, Kinshasa
Adrienne BOKABO NKITA Title: ADT [email protected] Stanys ISAKI MBAMVU (OCC Finance Dept) [email protected]
Tel: +243 991 056 330 Tel: +243 813 330 645 Tel: +243 815 264 000
Not available
Summary of Role and Services: Inspection / Quality Control of goods in entry points before distribution
Agency Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone Website OFIDA Immeuble OFIDA, Place Royale, Boulevard du 30 Juin, Gombe, Kinshasa
Name: Deo RUGWIZA Title: ADG Email: [email protected]
Tel: +243 810 035 666 Tel: +243 812 686 868 Not availalbe
Summary of Role and Services: Customs regulations
Agency Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone Website OGEFREM Avenue de la Presse 7th Floor Botour Kin Center Gombe, Kinshasa FRABEMAR, via Colombo 12/4 – 16121, Genoa, Italy
Pierre-Claude ILEKA ESENGO Title: Admin. Techn. Dir. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Tel: +243 999 947 106 Tel: +243 89 32 811 Tel: +39 010 553 3011 Fax: +39 010 541 458
http://www.ogefrem.cd http://www.frabemar.it/itaq_uffici.html
Summary of Role and Services: Ogefrem was established in 1980 in order to improve the national productivity of the maritime transport flows of the DRC in cooperation with all actors involved. 4 corridors of transport were taken in consideration: - The North corridor: includes all infrastructures (roads, rail network and lake transport serving the Port of Mombassa
(Kenya) up to the RDC oriental regions (Province Orientale, North and South Kivu,. This corridor is managed by “l’Autorite de Coordination du Transport de Transit (ACTT);
- The Central Corridor: regroups the different network by which transits the maritime freight for DRC in provenance or
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going towards the Port of Dar-es-Salaam in the Republic of Tanzania; - The Southern Corridor: channels and axes leading towards the maritime port of the Atlantic and Indien Ocean
transiting in certain African countries. These different corridors/axes tie the DRC to the following Ports: Durban, Cape Town, East London, Port Elisabeth (RSA), Walvis Bay (Namibia), Beira, and Maputo (Mozambique).
- The National Corridor: the general infrastructures and axes to main corridors of departing and transfer of national freight from or towards the national maritime ports (Matadi, Boma, Banana). This corridor measures 2,655km and is located entirely in DRC territory.
As of 22/04/08, FRABEMAR (in cooperation with its worldwide agent network), has been appointed Mandataire of the Office de Gestion du Fret Maritime (OGEFREM) to issue the FERI (Fiche Electonique des Renseigements a l’Importateur) in all countries outside the DRC. All importers must obtain a FERI at Port of Loading from FRABEMAR or their local agent (see website). These documents must indicate: - Exporters: Name/Address/phone/fax - Importers: Name/address/Email - Scanned copy of BL (Bill of Lading) - Name of the company requesting the FERI - Complete information regarding the carrying vessels POL/POD – ETS/ETS – Voyage Number – ALL
TRANSHIPMENTS SHIPS (same information) - ISO Code of Cargo - Origin of Goods - IMO Class, if any - Packages number and quality - Volume / Gross & Net Weights - Incoterm, FOB value, sea freight base and accessories, insurance in USD or EUROS - Payment of Sea Freight (Proof of Payment or To Collect)
The following tariff represent the amounts to be paid at POL (compulsory) - Euros 150 x 20”container - Euros 270 x 40” container - Euros 7.50 x Up General Cargo, (metric Ton or Cubic Meter at OGEFREM advantage) - Euros 50 x every FERI issuance & validation
Agency Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone Website
Ministere du Plan 4155, Ave des Coteaux Kinshasa
Olivier KAMITATU Title: Minister [email protected]
Tel: +243 898 156 315 www.ministereduplan.cd
Summary of Role and Services: Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres et Cooperation Internationales Bd. Palais de la Nation Kinshasa
Antipas MBUSA NYAMWISI Title: State Minister Email: [email protected]
Tel: +243 998 184 304 No Known website
Summary of Role and Services: Ministere des Infrastructures, Travaux Publics et Reconstruction 26, Bd. Tshatshi Kinshasa, RDC
Pierre LUMBI Title: Minister Email:
Tel: No known website at time of LCCA
Summary of Role and Services:
Ministere des Hydrocarbures Lambert MENDE OMALANGA Title: Minister
Tel: +243 813 702 410 Tel: +243 815 044 222
Not available, but various articles on internet with valid information
Summary of Role and Services: Ministere des Affaires Humanitaires (Humanitarian Affairs)
MUYAMBAO KYASSA Title: Minister [email protected]
Tel: +243 815 094 576 Tel: +243 999 944 677
No information availalble
Summary of Role and Services:
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1.5. Customs Information
1.5.1. Duties & Tax Exemption
Emergency Response
Agreements / Conventions Description Ratified by Country?
WCO (World Customs Organization) member Yes
Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention Yes
OCHA Model Agreement Yes - Unable to get valid information/source Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations)
Yes - Unable to get valid info.source
Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration)
Unable to get information / source
A) Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response):
Please check “Import Procedures for Relief Commodities” (Annex 4 of LCA) and “Guide des Importations en République Démocratique du Congo” (Annex 12 / In French) for further details and explanations.
National Customs Legislation and Regime
• UN agencies have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the government which exempts UN from taxes on all imports.
• The forwarding agent fills in the official tax exemption form (Fiche IE), and takes it to be registered at OFIDA (Office des Douanes et Assises), the official DRC customs authority.
• The form must be accompanied by a Bill of Lading, an Insurance Certificate, an Invoice, a gift certificate, a packing list, and a Certificate of Origin.
• Once OFIDA has approved and stamped the IE form, the forwarding agent gives all the documents back to WFP who then submits them to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a “Note Verbale”.
• The Ministry signs the tax exemption and the documents are then sent to the point of entry. • At the point of entry, the documents are then stamped successively by different OFIDA departments: the Receiver
(Receveur), the Controller (Vérificateur), and the Customs Police (Brigade Douanière). • All goods entering DRC are inspected by the state owned inspection company, OCC (Office Congolais de Contrôle). • The documents required by the OCC are: Bill of Lading or Waybill, Packing list and Certificate of Origin). • As part of the state inspection, samples are taken of food and medicines upon arrival. These samples are analysed
at a cost of US$30 per test. Once these steps are completed, including for shipments payment by the forwarding agent to ONATRA - the state handling agent, the cargo is then released by the customs brigade of OFID.
Organizational Requirements to Obtain a Duty Free Status
United Nations Agencies Please check Annex 9 of LCA: “Note Circulaire 001 CAB/MIN/BL/LL/2006” for list of documents and authorizations required for registration of UN and NGO’s duty Free Status. NGOs
Please check Annex 9 of LCA for details – Same as Above
B) Exemption Certificate Application Procedure
Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure
Generalities (include a list of necessary documentation)
Please check “Import Procedures for Relief Commodities” in annex 4 of LCA.
Process to be followed (step by step / flowchart)
Please check “Import Procedures for Relief Commodities” in annex 4 of LCA.
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C) Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity)
Food NFI’s Medicines Vehicles and Spare Parts
Staff (office) Supplies
Telecoms Equipment
Invoice Yes, 1 Original 1 Copy
Yes, 1 Original 1 Copy
Yes, 1 Original 1 Copy
Yes, 1 Original 1 Copy
Yes, 1 Original 1 Copy
Yes, 1 Original 1 Copy
AWB/BL/Other Transport Document
Yes, 1 Original AWB or BL
Yes, 1 Original AWB or BL
Yes, 1 Original AWB or BL
Yes, 1 Original AWB or BL
Yes, 1 Original AWB or BL
Yes, 1 Original AWB or BL
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificate
Yes, 1 Original 1 Copy
Yes, 1 Original 1 Copy
Yes, 1 Original 1 Copy
Yes, 1 Original 1 Copy
Yes, 1 Original 1 Copy
Yes, 1 Original 1 Copy
Packing List Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Other Documents IE and Note Verbale
IE and Note Verbale
IE and Note Verbale
IE and Note Verbale
IE and Note Verbale
IE and Note Verbale
Additional Notes Please check “Import Procedures for Relief Commodities” (Annex 4 of LCA) and “Guide des Importations en République Démocratique du Congo” (Annex 12 / In French) for further details and explanations.
1.4.2 Customs Clearance
A) General Information: Check: www.congorama.com/business/importexport.htm
Customs Information
Document Requirements Please check “Import Procedures for Relief Commodities” in annex 4 of LCA. Embargoes For details check: http://www.bivac.com
Prohibited Items For details check: http://www.bivac.com
General Restrictions For details check: http://www.bivac.com
B) Customs Clearance Document Requirements: For international organizations with diplomatic status such as embassies, UN agencies, state cooperation organizations, European delegations or the International Red Cross, exemption from duties and taxes are conditioned by the presentation of a “Note Verbale” validated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deadline for obtaining the Note Verbale varies between two and ten days, depending on the organization applying. The procedure must be done by importer. Documents required in order to obtain a Note Verbale:
• Copy of Commercial invoice or “Attestation de Don Valorise” • Copy of the B/L • Exemption statement (I.E)
Documents required for an exemption application for National non-governmental organizations:
• Order of the Ministry of Justice giving legal personality or a temporary authorization from the Sectoral Minister or Provincial Governor, to operate and the acknowledgment receipt confirming the filing of the request to the Minister of Justice,
• The favourable opinion of the Minister concerned by the private sector, • Packing List, • L’Attestation de Don Valorise or Commercial Invoice, • B/L (Bill of Lading) • Utility project • Registration Certificate issued by the Ministry of Planning • Notary status of a non profit making organization • Import Authorization from the Ministry of Health (for medical drugs) • Inter-Ministerial Order of the Ministry of Finance and Plan.
Documents required for an exemption application for International non-governmental organizations:
• “L’accord Cadre” with the Government through the Ministry of Plan and under the article on non-profit organization and public utility establishment,
• Favourable opinion of the Minister concerned with the NGO’s sector of activities • List of imported goods, • “L’Attestation de Don Valorise” or the purchase of invoices • Bill of Lading
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• Utility Project • Import authorization from the Ministry of Health (for medical drugs) • The Inter-ministerial order of the Ministry of Finance and Plan
Original documents must be forwarded to the freight forwarder/broker at least seven days before arrival of the goods in DRC for proper customs clearing procedures/time. Air freight imports procedures in DRC: Documents receiving duty free inputs and taxes for international organizations with diplomatic status such as embassies, UN agencies, state cooperation organizations, European delegations or the International Red Cross, exemption from duties and taxes are conditioned by the presentation of a “Note Verbale” validated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deadline for obtaining the Note Verbale varies between two and ten days, depending on the organization applying. The procedure must be done by importer. Documents required to obtain a “Note Verbale”:
• Copy of the commercial invoice or Attestation de don Value • Copy of the MAL (Air Waybill) • Exemption Statement (I.E.)
Documents required for an exemption application:
• Order of the Ministry of Justice giving legal personality or temporarily authorization from the Sectoral Minister or Provincial Governor to operate and the acknowledgment receipt confirming the filing of the request to the Minister of Justice
• The favourable opinion of the Minister concerned by the business sector • The Packing list, • “L’attestation de don valorise” or commercial invoices • The MAL • Utility project • Registration certificate issued by the Ministry of Plan • Notary status of a non-profit making organization • The import authorization from the Ministry of Health (for medical drugs) • The inter-ministerial decree of both the Minister of Finance and Plan
Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity)
Food NFI’s Medicines Vehicles and Spare Parts
Staff (office) Supplies
Telecoms Equipment
D&T Exemption Certificate
Yes, Original + 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO
Yes, Original + 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO
Yes, Original + 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO
Yes, Original + 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO
Yes, Original + 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO
Yes, Original + 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO
Invoice Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
AWB/BL/Other Transport Document
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificate
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Packing List Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Phyto sanitary Certificate
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Other Documents Check annex Check annex Check annex Check annex Check annex Check annex
Additional Notes Please check “Import Procedures for Relief Commodities” (Annex 4 of LCA) and “Guide des Importations en République Démocratique du Congo” (Annex 12 / In French) for further details and explanations. Freight Forwarding Agents and Clearing agents usually accomplish these formalities.
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C) Weight and Value Band
Value & Weight Band Information
Class Value (local currency) Value (US$) Weight (kgs)
Document N/A - No valid source of information N/A N/A
Non-Doc HV N/A - No valid source of information N/A N/A
D) Transit Regime This section should contain information on the usual practices (customs procedure chosen – e.g. import/export or bonded transit) for humanitarian aid commodities which are destined for another country. Give an explanation and the details on the transit regime, escort requirements (if it is required, cost, etc.), transport bond, bonded warehouses situation, etc.
Transit Regime
There are 4 different transit regimes in DRC.
• Customs Declaration for goods paying duties and taxes • Customs declaration for goods partially or totally exempted of paying duties and taxes • Customs Declaration to transfer goods from ports, airports, international borders to bonded yard or warehouse • Transit Declaration to transfer goods from a border (port/ airport/ border) to another country (i.e. Matadi
Maritime Port – Kinshasa Dry Port – across the Congo River to Brazzaville (Rep. of Congo). Escorts are compulsory for all bonded goods transferred from borders, ports, airports to destination where goods will finally be custom’s cleared. Transporters (Trucking Companies/ Air transporters) entrusted to do such transfers, must have a special licence obtained from the Customs authorities called (TRD or Transport sous douane). Bonded warehouses can be either public (managed by customs authorities) or private (with a compulsory customs presence). In general largest freight forwarding companies own their private bonded warehouses and of bonded yards. Private Companies also have bonded warehouse to facilitate procedures for their own business (i.e. Automobile Dealers).
1.4.3. Focal Points for Information
Please refer to paragraph 1.2.3.2 “Humanitarian Community” and Logistics Cluster List for Contacts and Questions related to customs issues. Logistics units in humanitarian organizations are responsible for customs issues in general. Logistics Clusters also may provide necessary information. A list of members is provided below.
Customs Authority Focal Point
Governmental Body OFIDA (Office des Droits et Accises)
Name Deo RUGWIZA
Title ADG
Address Immeuble OFIDA, Bd. Du 30 Juin, Kinshasa
Telephone Number +243 810 035 666 & +243 812 686 868
Email [email protected]
Languages of correspondence French
Customs Authority Focal Point
Governmental Body OCC
Name Mrs. Adrienne BOKABO NKITA
Title ADT
Address 98, Avenue du Port, Kinshasa
Telephone Number +243 815 264 000
Email [email protected]
Languages of correspondence French [Check http://www.ocha.unog.ch/cr for a possible online listing of customs authority focal points.]
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DRC Overland Transport Map:
CUSTOMS INFORMATION BY ENTRY POINTS (port, lake/river, airport, overland entry points)
ENTRY POINT DETAILS: MATADI
Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.) Sea/Maritime Port : Matadi
Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Head of the Customs OFIDA
Title ADG
Address N/A
Operating Hours From 8am to 6pm
Telephone Number N/A
Email N/A
Web N/A
Languages of correspondence French
Warehouse
Customs Information and Document Requirements
• At point of entry, documents are stamped successively by different OFIDA departments, the Receiver
(Receveur), the controller (Vérificateur) and the customs Police (Brigade Douanière). • In addition, all goods entering DRC are inspected by the state owned inspection company: OCC (Office
Congolais de Contrôle). This company inspects the goods to verify if quantity, quality and conformity are correct as stated on documents. The documents required by OCC are: Bill of Lading or Waybill, packing list and certificate of Origin. As part of the state inspection, samples are taken of food and medicines upon arrival; they are then analyzed at a cost of $30 per test.
• Once all these steps are completed, including for shipment payments by the forwarding agent to ONATRA the state handling agent, the cargo is then released by the customs brigade of OFIDA.
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In French: 1. Réception documents –Ouverture dossier – Vérification conformité 2. Formalités Armement pour obtention laisser suivre 3. Formalités de transfert sous douane de Matadi à Kinshasa - Saisie BL au Guichet Unique /OFIDA à l’arrivée du navire pour obtention fiche de suivi - Formalités ONATRA (Autorité Portuaire) pour obtention facture pro forma et envoi signal électronique au Guichet
Unique /OFIDA - Formalités OCC (Société de Surveillance) pour obtention autorisation de transfert et envoi signal électronique au
Guichet Unique de l’OFIDA - Formalités OFIDA (Douane) : .saisie déclaration dans la salle banalisée. acceptation et contrôle taxes connexes.
obtention bulletin de pré liquidation. paiement bulletin pré liquidation au Guichet Unique. vérification documentaire. - Formalités pour planning ONATRA - Chargement - Vérification physique de la marchandise par les agents de l’OFIDA, de l’OCC de l’ONATRA et des Services
Spéciaux - Pesage véhicule et marchandise - Formalités de sortie, pour l’OFIDA obtention : main levée inspecteur de vérification. bon à enlever et bon de sortie.
main levée du receveur et du contrôleur de la brigade sortie ; pour l’OCC obtention: signature du rapport de dépotage. main levée de l’agent à la sortie ; pour l’ONATRA obtention: bon de sortie. main levée agent ONATRA.
- Sortie du port par un transporteur agréé sous douane. 4. Formalités de dédouanement à Kinshasa : - A l’OFIDA : paiement auprès d’une banque commerciale des droits, taxes et redevances éventuelles et/ou obtention
de l’exonération auprès de la Direction Générale de l’OFIDA. acceptation et contrôle du paiement et/ou de l’exonération par le receveur principal du bureau de douane. vérification documentaire.
- A l’OCC: authentification de l’attestation de vérification SGS ou paiement contrôle à l’arrivée (si le contrôle n’était pas effectué à l’embarquement). paiement frais de Tally. contrôle technique et/ou analyses.
- Vérification physique de la marchandise par l’OFIDA, l’OCC et les Services Spéciaux. - Mains levées de ces différents services. - Livraison Clearing System
Organizations must contact a Freight Forwarding Agent or a Clearing Agent at border in order to accomplish customs clearing of goods. A list of clearing agents in DRC is attached in Annex of LCA.
Entry Point Details: LUBUMBASHI
Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.) Land Entry Point Lubumbashi / Kasumbalesa or Kilwa (WFP)
Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Head of Customs Not Available
Title Not Available
Address Not Available
Operating Hours Not Available
Telephone Number Not Available
Email Not Available
Languages of correspondence French
Warehouse
• No custom warehouse. There are private bonded warehouses but goods are usually cleared on carriage and offloaded at consignee warehouse. Goods are received from Kasumbalesa 100 km from Lubumbashi and from Sakania by rail and road directly.
• There is an inter agency set-up managed by IOM, ALBA and WFP for humanitarian goods sent via Nchelengue – Kilwa for projects in DUBIE, MITWABA, MANONO and MALEMBA NKULU.
• SDV has 1 private warehouse for bonded goods: size: 3,375 m²; Capacity: 16,200 m³ Customs Information and Document Requirements
• At point of entry, documents are stamped successively by different OFIDA departments, the Receiver (Receveur), the controller (Vérificateur) and the customs Police (Brigade Douanière).
• In addition, all goods entering DRC are inspected by the state owned inspection company: OCC (Office Congolais de Contrôle). This company inspects the goods to verify if quantity, quality and conformity are correct as stated on documents. The documents required by OCC are: Bill of Lading or Waybill, packing list and certificate of Origin. As part of the state inspection, samples are taken of food and medicines upon arrival; they are then analyzed at a cost of $30 per test.
• Once all these steps are completed, including for shipment payments by the forwarding agent to ONATRA the state handling agent, the cargo is then released by the customs brigade of OFIDA.
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Clearing System
In the transit point Kasumbalesa a transit document called Model E is need for commodities in transit. At Sakania it is a document called PASSAVANT for all commodities in transit. AMICONGO, AGETRAF are main clearing/forwarding Agents in this entry point. Contracts usually take in consideration customs, storage and handling. Rates:
� US $150 per truck during reception 1 truck up to 3 trucks � US $130 per truck during reception 3 trucks up to 5 trucks � US $100 per truck during reception more than 5 trucks
Entry Point Details GOMA
Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.) For entry point/land Ports GOMA and BUNAGANA Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Head of the Customs Office (OFIDA) Stanislas KISANGA MUSAFIRI
Title Directeur Provincial GOMA
Address 23, Avenue des Orchidées, Quartier des Volcans, GOMA
Operating Hours Office hours: 0800 to 1700 Border hours: 0800 to 1800
Telephone Number +243 999 955 397 ---or--- +243 816 604 525
Email [email protected]
Languages of correspondence French
Warehouse
• The OFIDA warehouse in Goma was destroyed during Nyiragongo volcanic eruption on January 17th, 2002, and up to now they have not had a warehouse. OFIDA is only now building a new warehouse in the entry point (near the Corniche).
• The Clearing Agent GTM has a public warehouse called “Entrepot Public Condede” (ECP). • For Entry points of BUNAGANA and ISHASHA, all imports are brought to GOMA, the Provincial Managing
office for customs clearance. • Trucks are escorted to Goma by customs officers from OFIDA, upon payment of US$80 per escort. (This fee is
payable for the whole escort, and not for each truck. Customs Information and Document Requirements
• OFIDA requires having the “shipping Documents” with the merchandise/goods for customs procedures. These documents are the Bill of Lading, the Phytosanitary certificate, the goods invoices…etc
• For WFP imports (essentially perishable goods), there is a system called “Enlevement d’Urgence” set up in border to allow the importer to take his merchandise immediately while customs clearance procedures are being done.
• In regards to exonerations, the OFIDA forms for such request are purchased locally and completed by the local customs agent. These forms are transmitted to the Head office in Kinshasa for approval of exoneration through the Ministry of Finance and Foreign Affairs as well as the Head office of OFIDA in Kinshasa.
For more details on Customs information please check Annexes both in French and English. Clearing System
Organisations must go through clearing Agents in order to clear their goods. Customs and Clearing formalities for WFP in GOMA are accomplished by AMICONGO Main Clearing Agents in GOMA: SDV AGETRAF – Charles SADIKI – +243 998 625 608 YIRA TRANSIT AGENCY – Jeanne Kyuma – +243 998 668 309 GECOTRANS SPRL – Kimbale Kaviti – +243 998 676 820 COMPODOR – Kahombo Wenceslas – +243 808 546 032 or +243 998 850 893
Entry Point Details BUKAVU
Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.) Bukavu
Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Head of the Customs Mwamba Ngoy K.
Title Directeur
Address Bukavu
Operating Hours 0800 to 1700
Telephone Number +243 998 368 855 / +243 815 255 729 / +243 808 309 829
Email [email protected]
Languages of correspondence French
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Warehouse
Information not available
Customs Information and Document Requirements
Check Customs information in above chapters and annex.
Clearing System
Freight Forwarding Agencies such as AMICONGO and SDV AGETRAF
Entry Point Details BUKAVU
Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.) Uvira – Sean and Land entry point
Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Head of the Customs Kunaba
Title General Inspector
Address Kavimbira, Uvira
Operating Hours 0800 to 1700
Telephone Number +243 998 298 702
Email Not available
Web Not available
Languages of correspondence French
Warehouse
• Warehouse space belongs to SNCC and has total capacity of 6,900 Mt • SNCC usually rents out warehouses to WFP and Partners. • At present time of LCA, WFP is renting out a space with a capacity of 1,300 Mt
Customs Information and Document Requirements
• There is a customs office in Uvira; however the “Guichet unique” as mentioned in Customs information above is not yet operational in Uvira.
• Formalities are therefore completed in Bukavu after approval stamp by customs inspector in charge. Freight Forwarder appointed for customs clearing does formalities (EU) to be sent to Bukavu for Approval by the Provincial Director. Documents for exoneration of goods are then sent to Kinshasa.
Clearing System
Freight Forwarding Agencies such as AMICONGO and SDV AGETRAF
Entry Point Details BENI
Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.) Entry point for BENI is KASINDI
Customs Officer in Charge / Head of the Customs Office Mr. KALOMBO
Title Regional Manager OFIDA in Beni
Address N/A
Operating Hours 0800 to 1700
Telephone Number +243 998 511 081 or +243 819 208 766
Email N/A
Web N/A
Languages of correspondence French
Warehouse
• There are no warehouses available. • Trucks coming from KASINDI are sent to BENI and go through same procedure of escort as for GOMA. • OFIDA does not have warehouses in Beni. • Customs have a “customs bonded parking lot called “TCB”/ Container Terminal of BENI. • This area is reserved for the trucks entering the country while clearing procedures are being done.
Customs Information and Document Requirements
See in Annex for Details
Clearing System
Customs and Clearance formalities in BENI are accomplished by SANNERM +243 997 81 554, Mr. JACQUES Entry Point Details KASENYI
Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.) KASENYI
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Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Head of the Customs Office Tasile MAUWA
Title Receveur Principal
Address Cite de Kasenyi in Kasenyi
Operating Hours 0800 to 1700
Telephone Number +243 997 172 878 ---or--- +243 814 092 851
Email Information not available
Web Information not available
Languages of correspondence French
Warehouse
• Goods imported via Kasenyi come from KAMPALA via TOROKO by trucks. Upon loading each trucks receives a BL (Lettre de Transport) which gives information regarding goods transported and the QUANTITY to be transported.
• Goods are loaded onto boats which cross the Albert Lake (from Toroko – Uganda Border to DRC border). • There are no warehouses in Kasenyi. Goods are offloaded directly from boats to trucks and carried on to
BUNIA. • It must be noted that the transport of Goods from KAMPALA to BUNIA is done by only one transport Company.
As this is part of the terms of the contract signed, this company is responsible for the accomplishment of each step mentioned above.
• For customs security reasons, trucks are escorted to Bunia where customs formalities are finally accomplished by the company mentioned in above entry points: SANNERM
Customs Information and Document Requirements
Same as in above entry point location
Entry Point Details ARU
Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.) ARU
Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Head of the Customs AUCHAI ADRICO
Title Controleur Chef Local
Address Cite d’Aru in Aru
Operating Hours 0800 to 1700
Telephone Number + 243 998 910 914 ---or--- +243 816 916 627
Email Information not available
Web Information not available
Languages of correspondence French
Warehouse
• All trucks entering the country by Aru must park in lot in front of Entry/Customs Check point in Aru while customs procedures are been done by SANNERN. Once procedures accomplished, trucks go for unloading at “Partner’s” warehouses in Aru.
Customs Information and Document Requirements
• In regards to perishable goods for WFP, a system named “Enlevement d’Urgence” has been set up which allows WFP to obtain perishable goods immediately. Customs procedures are done in the meantime.
• Exoneration documents are purchased locally (OFIDA documents), they are completed by cutoms officer (Commissionnaire en douane) and transmitted to Kinshasa for follow up procedures at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finances and OFIDA Kinshasa.
• “Enlevement d’Urgence” documents are sold for US$20 Clearing System
See in Annex for details
Entry Point Details MAHAGI (ITURI)
Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.) MAHAGI (ITURI)
Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Head of the Customs Maude MAVUNGUNE
Title Receveur Principal
Address Cite de Mahagi
Operating Hours 0800 to 1700
Telephone Number + 243 993 055 440 or +243 815 036 912
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Email Information not available
Web Information not available
Languages of correspondence French
Warehouse
• All trucks arriving via MAHAGI must park at Customs check Point in Mahagi while procedures are being done by Clearing Agent SANNERM. Once procedures are accomplished, trucks are allowed to leave and go to warehouses (Partner’s warehouses) in MAHAGI.
Customs Information and Document Requirements
Same information as for ARU entry point above.
Clearing System
Check with SANNERM, Mr. Jacques, Tel: + 243 99 781 554
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2. Logistics Infrastructure
2.1. Port Assessment
There are different types of ports in DRC:
• Maritime Ports (of Matadi, Boma and Moanda/Banana) • River Ports • Lake ports
2.1.1. Matadi Port
2.1.1.1. Port Overview
The Port of Matadi is the only major inter land deepwater sea port in the DRC. It is located on the Congo River estuary, at about 80 nautical miles from its mouth in the Atlantic Ocean. It is a very narrow strip of land that controls the lower Congo River and is the only outlet to South Atlantic Ocean. The Port of Matadi is being called by an average of 30 vessels per month of a medium capacity size and the draft limitation on approaching and during berthing should not exceed 22 feet Administratively, Matadi Port is located in the capital (chef de lieu) of the Bas Congo province. The districts of Bas Congo province are Bas Fleuve, Cataractes and Lukaya. The port is managed by ONATRA (Office of National Transport). ONATRA works under the authority of the Ministry of Transport and Communication. The maritime port’s department is the operational department of ONATRA in dealing with:
1) The exploitation and management of the 3 Congolese maritime ports that are Matadi, Boma and Banana. 2) The exploitation of the river traffic on the maritime river navigation (Matadi – Boma – Moanda/Banana).
Stevedoring is done by ONATRA and private stevedoring is not permitted except the 2 flour mills that handle their own cargo. However, the Port of Matadi is actually in an incredibly worn out condition in terms of facilities and port equipment. Almost all of the rail mounted shore cranes are not operational and the remaining few functional are in extreme fragile condition. Therefore, Vessels wishing to call the port should carry their own cargo gears. The port offers stevedoring in 3 shifts, 24 hours a day (from 6:30am to 2:30pm, from 2:30pm to 10:30pm, and from 10:30pm to 6:30am). Matadi port is the most important maritime port of DRC with 90% maritime traffic without including the oil – tanker. It has a potential capacity of handling 2,500,000 Metric tonnes of cargo per year. Matadi port is the most important port in terms of activities.
Matadi Port is currently under pressure to upgrade their installations according to ISPS code (i.e. separation of between public access area and berthing zone) in order to be kept by OMI among the Port classification.
The port is connected with Kinshasa by railroad. It was handling an average of 1.2 million tonnes of cargo a year in the late 1970’s and has now reached almost 2 million tonnes/cargo per year. Efforts to improve river transport apparently have not progressed further in the 1970’s.
Matadi port is the terminal of the railway Kinshasa – Matadi (CFMK – Chemin de Fer Matadi – Kinshasa) 366 kms in length that links the two towns.
The port is 1,610 m long and equipped with 10 quays, this may allow “parking” of ten big ships at the same moment. Sub-divisions of the quays and lengths of each pier are as follows: a) Matadi Quay: Includes pier 1 to 4 for general cargo vessels. This section is no longer in use due to its critically
bad condition. There are talks of renovations underway, but nothing has been done since. • Pier 1: 149 meters • Pier 2: 161 meters • Pier 3: 155 meters • Pier 4: 158 meters b) Fuka Fuka Quay: Piers 5 to 7 for container vessels • Pier 5: 156 meters • Pier 6: 176 meters • Pier 7: 188 meters c) Kala Kala Quay: Includes pier 8 to 10 for mixed cargo vessels. Quay no. 9 is exclusively reserved for bulk
carriers. It is used by MIDEMA AND MINO-CONGO, the two major flour mills in DRC. • Pier 8: 149 meters • Pier 9: 167 meters • Pier 10: 143 meters
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d) Venise quay or Kenge: 530 meters; upstream reserved to passengers traffic, but no longer in use. e) Ango Ango quay: 120 meters; located at seven kilometers downstream of the port. This special quay is built and
equipped for dangerous merchandise (guns and explosives). The surrounding terrain feature at Matadi has limited the draft of vessels. Permissible draft for navigating the Congo River varies from time to time ranging between 5.8 – 6.0 meters. There are times when the draft on the river Congo has been reduced to 5.8 meters and should be checked with the port authority in advance. During the rainy season the draft decreases and reaches from 5.8 – 6.0 meters. This reduction is due to the increase of sand in Mateba Island, which is on the way through Matadi port. The water reach between Matadi and Banana is under the control of “Regie des Voies Maritimes (RMV)” which ensure the maintenance and piloting of the ships in both sides. RVM is responsible for maintaining the river depths, which used to be up to 8.6m in the past and is also responsible for maintenance of navigational leading lights and tugging. However due to lack of fuel and spare parts for the dredgers, the draft on the river Congo could not be maintained. The leading lights also have been out of order for the last 10 years, thus only daylight navigation is allowed. Matadi Port has 3 working shifts which are as follows:
• From 06:30 am to 14:00 pm • From 14:30 pm to 22:30 pm • From 22:30 pm to 06:30 am • Port operates 24/24 hrs (including weekends and bank holidays)
Other useful information:
• Vessels up to 195 m can be accommodated • Vessel proceeding up the river must at least have a speed knot of 11 knots for Matadi • ONATRA usually advises vessels to use good mooring lines needed due to strong river current • Navigation by night is not allowed according to Congo river regulations • On dry season, the chief pilot of ONATRA usually advises to load vessels at 6.50m • Upon Arrival vessel may be required to proceed to anchor on arrival at the landfall buoy at river. • Entrance is Named “Stella Buoy” (Longitude 12degrees, 22” 53,97” East and Latitude 06’02’04,74 South)
Link to port website: http://www.onatra.info
PORT LOCATION & CONTACTS
Country DRC
Province and District BAS CONGO
Town or City (Closest) MATADI
Port Name MATADI PORT
Latitude 05° 49’ South
Longitude 13° 29’ East
Company / Port Authority ONATRA ([email protected])
Management Contact and Position Norbert Mangumbu-Mbemba / Managing Director of Maritimes Ports (ONATRA) Tel: +243 887 4095
Management Contact and Position Mwilambwe Kitanda Wetu / Managing Director in Matadi (ONATRA) Tel: +243 990 9702 ---or--- +243 819 909 702 Email: [email protected]
Management contact and Position Celestin Mbaya –Mandek / Terminal Container in Matadi (ONATRA) Tel: +243 887 4330
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IN April 2008 the DRC Government recently gave management of port to a company called PROGOSA. This Spanish company has for mission to audit ONATRA during a period of 24 months starting June 2008. This audit is aimed to improve the management skills of ONATRA, the information system/network flow, and prepare the restructuring of ONATRA. The mission is conducted in a joint venture with a French company called SISTRA (a branch of SNCF) and the Audit Company called PRICE WATERHOUSE. It is believed that the Port of Matadi will be privatized for better management in future years. For further information pleased refer to website: http://www.progosa.com
2.1.1.2. Port Performance
Matadi Port is the most important maritime port in DRC with more than 90% maritime traffic non inclusive of oil-tankers. It has a potential capacity of handling 2,500,000 Mt of cargo per year N.B.: Upon looking at vessels calls numbers one notices that it has remained more or less the same over the last 3 years. However, upon discussion with Clearing Agents/Shipping Line Agents, the information is, that the capacity of the vessels has increased in order to meet market requirements (Increase of imports and drafts specification/constraints of Port).
PERFORMANCE FOR YEAR: 2008
Vessels calls 30 per month
Container traffic (TEU’s) 56,986 total at end of November
Total cargo handling (MT) 1,815,728 total at end of November
Total annual capacity of the port N/A
Bulk/Conventional Container TOTAL CAPACITY for YEAR: Nov 2008 MT / Year TEU’s / Year MT / Year
Export activity of the Port 212,747 6,506 (105,189 Mt)
317,936
Import activity of the port including vehicles
702,373 (10,436 Mt/vehicles)
50,480 (795,419 M) 1,497,792
Current yearly import by Humanitarian Organizations (break by organization if possible) through that port
Information not available Information not available Information not available
2.1.1.3. Discharge Rates1 (ONATRA)
See Annex and http://www.onatra.info Handling operations: Stevedoring and shore handling of containerized and general cargo is performed by the port authority called ONATRA. However, due to lack of handling equipment/on shore cranes (more than 3 Tonnes capacity), only geared vessels should call DRC ports. Cargo is handled compulsorily with shore equipment unless breakdown of port equipment has occurred. However again, the port’s shore cranes can only handle cargo charges below 3 Tonnes. Vessels are not authorized to use their own labour (Crew boys) for stowage or unstowage. However, according to port regulations, all cargo is discharged or loaded on ship’s own risk, and ONATRA (Stevedoring Company takes no responsibility whatsoever for accidents or damage caused to persons, ships, goods or any other object. Stevedoring (Transfer of cargos from vessel hatches to under ship’s tackle):
• Done by ONATRA - using vessel cranes or ONATRA’s shore cranes. • However, ONATRA’s shore cranes can only handle cargo charges below 3 Tonnes
Shore Handling (Transfer of cargos from under ships tackle to warehouse or container terminals):
• Done by ONATRA - using Trucks, forklifts and Reach Stackers • Due to lack of equipment private companies are obliged to use their own private equipment. • CMA-CGM DELMAS using SDV AGETRAF’s equipment; • MAERSK LINE using SOTRACO’s equipment, • BRIDGE LINES also using SOTRACO.
• The equipment of ONATRA is old and deficient and frequent breakdowns are common. As a result discharge
operations are slow. • Productivity: discharge rates depend on number and quality of cargo handling equipments and the productivity
of port Dockers (labor).
1 Sections 2.1.1.3 and 2.1.1.4. may help in measuring charges for charter vessels or consignments and dealing with F.F.
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• The average of discharge rate of bagged and general cargo varies between 500 and 750 tonnes per day of 3 shifts.
• For containers the average is 50 to 100 containers per shift for imports. • For exports the average is rather low – 50 containers per shift. • Rates: It must be noted that the ports of DRC are known to be one of the most expensive ports in the world.
Official rate of DRC port are the following: Stevedoring: US$25 per Mt
• This rate is usually included in the sea freight charges. It is charged by ONATRA to the shipping lines - unless vessel is charted and Sea Freight has been negotiated free out (stevedoring charges not included).
• Vessels ETA must be confirmed 24 Hours before arrival in order to allow stevedores to arrange gangs. Shore Handling: US$ 35 per Mt
• ONATRA applies a minimum of 9.8 Tonnes per 20” containers (TEU), and 18.3 tonnes per 40” container (FEU). Shipments are stored in bonded warehouse and/or Terminal containers until customs cleared. Once customs clearance has been obtained, shipments are then loaded from these warehouses or container Terminals onto trucks or rail wagons.
• Direct delivery operation i.e. discharging of cargo from vessel onto truck or wagon is not encouraged by
ONATRA. The reason for such policy is due to the fact that it reduces the discharge productivity.
• The superintendent at Matadi is O.C.C. (Office Control Congo) which is also a Parastatal. They are in charge to do the verification of all import whether it is fit for humanitarian consumption or not. They do the inspection at port with OFIDA (Office de Douanes et Assises).
The Following certificates/documents are needed to be checked for a vessel to call all DRC maritime ports:
• Clearance of the last port • Registry Certificate • Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate • Cargo Ship Safety Radiographic Certificate • International Load Line Certificate • Derating exemption Certificate • Crew Roll
Discharges Rates
(MT/Day) Bulk Bagged
to warehouse US$ 32 Mt US$ 32 Mt
to trucks US$ 32 Mt US$ 32 Mt
to rail-wagons US$ 32 Mt US$ 32 Mt
to barges Not applicable to LCA country US$ 32 Mt
to bagging Not applicable to LCA country Discharge rates are included in services rendered by Freight Forwarding Agents. However, for more details on ONATRA’s tariffs please see tariffs included in annex. Language of correspondence and listing is in French. 2.1.1.3.1 Pilotage fees (RVM/Régie des Voies Maritimes) Pilotage operations are conducted by RVM Ports duties: €0.29 by GRT (Gross Registered Ton) General Rights (Draggage): €3.86 by GRT (Gross Registered ton) Pilotage fees: Lump Sum of €5,192 for all vessels regardless of GRT Link to relevant website http://winne.com/congo/reports/2005/cp/rvm/index.php See also Annex on ONATRA Rates and Tariffs 2.1.1.3.2 Tug Services (Remorquage du Bateau)
• RVM (Regie des Voies Maritimes) is a National owned company in charge of managing the Congo River. It is responsible for vessel tugging to Matadi and Boma ports.
• No berthing tugs are needed in all three maritime ports: Matadi, Boma, Banana.
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2.1.1.3.3 Mooring Services (Amarrage)
• Conducted by union called “Pool des Marins” For further details check website: http://www.onatra.info
Mooring Service (Rate per operation) Charge
Mooring, un-mooring or other similar service Mooring: US$100 – Un-mooring $50 2.1.1.3.4 Port and Harbor Dues
Vessel Description (rate = 100 GRT or part thereof) Charge
All vessels other than those exempted €0,10 Euros /per GRT (Gross Registered Ton) In DRC, all vessels pay Port and Harbor dues: There are no vessels exempted of these charges. 2.1.1.3.5 Dockage, Buoyage and Anchorage (Accostage, Bouée, jeté de l’ancre) Rates do not take into account either meters or hours.
Vessel Description (Rates = per meter/per hour) Charge
Vessels at quays, wharves or jetties €0.10 Euros No daily or hourly rate
Vessels at buoys or Ro-Ro vessels berthed stern to quay Not applicable. Vessels must be at berth for any dues to be paid
Vessels at anchorage; except at Port Convenience Not Applicable. Same as above 2.1.1.3.6 Supply of Fresh water
Vessel Description (Rates = per ton) Charge
Via shore hydrants US$8 per m³
In stream (including towage of Barge) Not applicable in LCA country 2.1.1.3.7 Laying up of vessels
Vessel Description (Rates = per ton) Charge
Via shore hydrants Not applicable in LCA country
In stream (including towage of Barge) Not applicable in LCA country
2.1.1.4. Charges for General Services
2.1.1.4.1 Hire of Labour and Equipment
Service (Per hour of part thereof) Charge (indicate currency)
Floating Crane, incl. of minimum crew and exclusive of towage No floating crane
Mobile Crane more than 5 tones inclusive of driver No cranes of more than 5 Mt are not operating
Mobile Crane less than 5 tones or equal inclusive of driver MAX 3 Mt / €13.80 /per ½ hour or €174,70 per day (8 hours max)
VIP launch inclusive of crew Not applicable in LCA country
Pilot boat inclusive of crew US$350 per hour
Fire appliance inclusive of minimum crew No Fire Appliance available
Tipper truck or flatbed lorry inclusive of driver If needed trucks are outsourced from trucking companies
Forklift or Tractor more than 5 tones inclusive of driver Not applicable in this country
Forklift or less than 5 tones or equal of inclusive of driver In export operation tariff is €4.15 /Mt per operation. NOT PER HOUR
Van, Pick-up or Saloon Car inclusive of driver Not applicable in LCA country
Management or supervisory staff Tariff included in overall price given by ONATRA
Skilled staff: e.g. Crane or Forklift Driver, Firemen or Clerk Not Applicable in LCA country. Same as above
Semi-skilled staff: e.g. Laborer, Watchman Not Applicable in LCA country. Same as above
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2.1.1.4.2 Berthing Equipment Specifications
• No Berthing Tugs are needed in all 3 maritime Ports in DRC: Matadi, Boma, Banana • Ro-Ro vessels can berth at all berths. • Berthing is always performed with the help of River current strength • Container Traffic is handled at berth 6 and 7. • Vessel Berth compulsory starboardside (TRIBORD) alongside. • Piers 1, 2, 3 and 4 are hazardous and closed for prospective repairs
PORT SPECIFICATIONS
TOTAL BERTHS Quantity Length (m) Draft (m)
Conventional Berths 3 149 m 167 m 143 m
9-10 m for all
Container Berths 3
156 m 176 m 188 m
Bulk Oil Jetties
1 ANGO ANGO -ONATRA does not
intervene, this quay is under supervision of
SEP Congo
See above Same as above
Cased Oil Jetties Not applicable
Bulk Cement Berths Cement is received by bags only not in bulk
Lighterage & Dhow (other) Wharves Not applicable
Explosives Jetty 1 (ANGO-ANGO)
Berthing Tugs & Mooring Boats Not available
Pilot Boats 2
Water Barges Not available
Police Boats Not available
Anti-pollution Boats Not available
Speed Boats 2
2.1.1.4.3 General Services
Service (Per day of part thereof) Charge (indicate currency)
Bagging plant operators, per unit of plant Not available in LCA country
Vacuvators, per unit of plant Same as above
Bunker Supplier (SOUTAGE/APPRO EN FUEL) Pprice is fixed by company supplying fuel. Prices are negotiable depending on currency rate/value, fuel price and clients needs
Bunkering Agent Vessel deals directly via shipping agent therefore price is not fixed.
Barge operator, per barge ONATRA no longer has barges. Private companies have barges in upstream river transport
Fresh Water suppliers (road tankers) Via ONATRA $8/m³
Ship Contractors Not applicable in LCA country
Ship Chandlers 2 local companies provide some fresh produce/payable upon order only
Safety equipment supplier & service Does not exist
Marine Contractors BUDD-CONGO (P & I Club) – Insurance Company Prices are available on quotations only, tariffs are not public
Scrap Metal Dealers POOL DES MARINS Prices are available upon request of quotation only – same as above
Ship Watchmen Supplier POOL DES MARINS - same as above
Marine Engineer BUDD-CONGO (P & I Club) – Insurance Company Same as above
Marine Surveyor Same as above
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Ship Surveyor Same as Above
Cargo Surveyor Same as above
Sludge Collector Not available in this country
Small Boat Operator Not available in this country 2.1.1.4.4 Port Cargo Handling Equipment The port does not have sufficient equipment in normal workin order to handle current container volumes; furthermore, the number of movements is constrained by space unavailability.
PORT CARGO EQUIPMENT (OPERATIONAL)
Appliance Quantity Capacity
Traveling cranes none Not Applicable
Portal Electric cranes none Not Applicable
Electric overhead electric cranes none Not Applicable
Gantry container cranes none Not Applicable
Onshore cranes: ONATRA: 14 3Mt
Reach Stackers (Kalmars/Terex)
ONATRA: 1 SDV AGETRAF: 2 SOTRACO: 4 COTRACO: 1 CONGO FUTUR: 1 AMICONGO: 1 MINOCONGO: 1 SOCITRANS: 2 SODEFOR: 1
Timber Loader/MAFI 2 25 Mt
Mobile Cranes None Not Applicable
Forklift Trucks None Not Applicable
Forklift ONATRA: 30 SDV AGETRAF: 1 TRANSMAC: 1
ONATRA: 30 of 4 Mt; 1 of 7Mt; 2 of 15 Mt; SDV AGETRAF/ 12 Mt
Tractors None N/A
Fire engines 1 1 Fire Truck used only for the cleaning of docks and port handling equipments
Link to current cargo port handling details web page: http://www.onatra.info
2.1.1.5. Container Facilities
• Container Freight stations do not exist in DRC ports. Further it is not recommended because of inside ports due to security problems (thefts). Refrigerated Container Stations are available in Matadi port:
• 30 Stations belonging to ONATRA; MAERSK also has RCS (Reefer Container Stations): 2 containers which allow reefer plugging of 15 x 2 reefer containers.
CONTAINER FACILITIES
20ft (TEUs) 40ft (FEUs)
Container facilities Yes Yes
Daily off-take capacity No of containers/day BUDD-CONGO/ member of P & I Club, Insurance Co
BUDD-CONGO /Member of P & I Club – Insurance Co
Container Freight Stations (CFS) No No
Number of CFS Not applicable in LCA country
Not Applicable in LCA country
Capacity of CFS No of containers/day Not Applicable Not Applicable
Refrigerated Container Stations Yes Yes
Number of Stations (connection points) 60 for both TEU’s & FEU’s Same as for TEU’s
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2.1.1.6. General Cargo Handling Berths
General Cargo - Imports Berths
Imports – Bagged Cargo 8, 9, 10
Exports – Bagged Cargo Not applicable in this country, Containers only
Imports – Steel Goods 8, 9, 10
Imports & Exports – Ro-Ro In BOMA only, with EUROCARGO for imports. No export of vehicle in DRC ports.
Imports – Vehicles In BOMA essentially (3 quays) In Matadi Port only for emergencies or special operations
Others Imports 5 to 10 2.1.1.6.1 Oil Handling Terminal In Matadi the ANGO-ANGO berth handles the oil for SEP CONGO Oil Handling is only performed in the port of BANANA, MWENDA, in Bas Congo. 2.1.1.6.2 Multipurpose terminal Matadi Port terminal is multipurpose: It handles containers, break bulk cargo, bagging, and timber logs. 2.1.1.6.3 Grain / Bulk handling Grain/Bulk operations are accomplished on Berth 9 by MIDEMA only. 2.1.1.6.3.1 Main Silo terminal This operation is only handled by MIDEMA on Berth 9. 2.1.1.6.3.2 Main Storage Terminal There are 7 warehouses in MATADI port called TCM. The total surface is 64,000 SQ/Meters. It must be noted that warehouses located in section 1 (quays 1 to 4) are difficult to access due to condition of the quays. In this section the total surface is 17,000 SQ/MT.
• “Matadi quay”: warehouse A, B, C, D/ Area size: 17,000 sqm • “Fuka Fuka quay “: Terminal Container of Matadi/ Area size: 60,000 sqm. • The container terminal has a capacity to park 3,600 TEU. • “Kala Kala Quay”: warehouse H, I, J/ Area size: 47,062 sqm; • “Venise Quay “: warehouse area size 507 sqm; • “Ango Ango Quay”: warehouses size 3,300 sqm.
2.1.1.6.3.3 Bagging – Grain Handling
• These operations are performed on Berth 9 exclusively reserved for private milling Company called MIDEMA (Minoterie de Matadi). This berth is connected to the milling company’s silos by rolling carpets (Tapis Roulants). The capacity of discharching the grain depends on the vacuators and is presently of 120 Mt/per Hour.
• Midema recently invested in new turbins in order to increase vacuating capacity to 180 Mt/per hour with the assistance of a generator. The national electrity company is unable to provide sufficient electricity for such infrastructure in Matadi.
2.1.1.7. Stevedoring
• Stevedoring is the Transfer of cargos from vessel hatches to under-ships tackle. These operations are
performed by ONATRA, using vessel cranes or ONATRA’s shore cranes. However, ONATRA’s shore cranes can only handle cargo charges below 3 tonnes.
ONATRA advises all vessels calling the ports of MATADI, BOMA, BANANA to be self equipped due to lack of shore cranes cables of discharching heavy cargos.
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2.1.1.8. Containerized Cargo
Stevedoring Operations are invoiced in Euros Only.
Containerized Cargo Handling Charges (TEUs) (FEUs)
Discharge, loading, shifting within the hold or shifting on deck without landing Yes - €44.88 Yes - €67.31
Containers handled via a conventional ship Same as above Same as above
Containers handled on a Ro-Ro basis Same as above Same as above
Empty containers Yes - €14.28 Yes - €14.28
Transshipment containers, overland containers, containers shipped & re-landed or landed & re-shipped or shifted from hold to hold
Only loading and unloading of cargo is charged at: €44.88 Shifting from hold to hold is at vessels charge.
Only loading & unloading of cargo is charged at: €67,31 Shifting from hold to hold is at vessels charge.
For more details check Annex on Tariffs of ONATRA
Stripping or Stuffing of Containers
(TEUs) (FEUs)
Stripping or Stuffing Stripping and Stuffing of Containers are not at Port’s charge. Freight Forwarding Agents take these operations into consideration in their quotations done to clients
Stripping and re-stuffing transshipment cargo Stripping and Stuffing of Containers are not at Port’s charge. Freight Forwarding Agents take these operations into consideration in their quotations done to clients
2.1.1.9. Other Container Handling Services
These operations are not related to Maritime operation but rather done by port authorities (ONATRA). Operations are invoiced by Freight Forwarding Agents.
Other Container Handling Charges
(TEUs) (FEUs)
Cover or pontoons which can be lifted using a standard ISO twist lock spreader Not applicable Not applicable
Other cover or pontoon Not applicable Not applicable
Transfers to/from the Container Terminal Check shore handling
charges applicable in this case
Check shore handling charges applicable in this
case
Other transfers within the terminal are not charged Check shore handling
charges applicable in this case
Check shore handling charges applicable in this
case Handling of empty containers at ICD's Not applicable Not applicable
Reefer containers plugged onto reefer points ? ? Storage of import empty containers from two days after arrival or empty export containers from date of loading ? ?
Storage of full import containers from date of arrival ? ? **Check Annex on ONATRA tariffs for further details
2.1.1.10. Labour Ordering, Cancellation and Delay
Link to relevant website (e.g. for updates): http://www.onatra.info
2.1.1.11. Shore Handling
Import Containers:
• $34.16 per Mt with minimum taxation of 9,300? per Mt for 20” Containers. • 40” Containers shore handling rate is 18,900 per Mt with same minimum taxation.
Imports Containers: • $32.70 per Mt with identical minimum taxation as for import containers.
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2.1.1.12. Conventional Cargo
For details on ONATRA Rates on conventional cargo, please check Annex (in French). Conventional Cargo (Rate per Mt or part thereof) Charge
Direct discharge/loading of imports/exports US$34.16 per Mt imports & US$32.70 per Mt exports
Crude Petroleum Oil Imports US$18,05 USD/Mt
Other Liquid Bulk Imports Information not available
Other Imports US$32.00 / Mt
Liquid Bulk Exports/Bunkering Information not available
Other Exports
Other exports include only: Timbers and what is referred to as “DIVERS” (meaning just about anything including export of personal effects) Timber: US$17.07 Mt Divers: US$33.07 Mt
Conventional Cargo (Rate per tonne or part thereof) Charge
Import Cargo Handled at ICD's US$34.16 per Mt
Export Cargo Handled at ICD's US$32.70 per Mt
Shut-out Cargo removed from the Port US$15.64 per Mt
Fumigation of Cargo
Performed by source other than ONATRA, but there is a special department within the port (Branch of Ministry of Agriculture) which performs fumigation; Rate is US$2.00/ m² of surface to be fumigated. Some (most DRC River/Lake ports) do not have technical means to offer such service due to lack of equipment and funding for products to be used.
Palletizing/pre-slinging in the Port on request Pallets are difficult to obtain (must be purchased from outside source) and usually costly, ONATRA does not offer such service.
Dangerous Cargo
There is no special tariff for dangerous cargo. This type of cargo is therefore handled in the same manner as general cargo. Rates applied are: US$32 Mt for bulk cargo, and US$34.16 /Mt for containerized cargo.
Conventional Cargo (Rate per tone or part thereof) Charge
From 14 DWT to 40 DWT (DWT = Dead Weight) This type of invoicing is not applicable in DRC. General cargo charges are applicable in all cases of cargo with no particular distinction on weight or cargo.
Over 40 DWT Not Applicable in DRC – Comments are same as above
Hire of a gang US$4.00 per MT
2.1.1. Containerized Cargo
Stevedoring charges are levied on standard 20' TEU’s handled to/from a container ship, and are raised per move. Non-Standard or out of gauge containers or 40' containers are charged at a higher rate
Shore Handling Charges
(TEUs) (FEUs)
Import Containers US$34.16 per Mt with minimum weight of 9.30 Mt
US$34.16 per Mt with minimum weight of 18.09 Mt
Export Containers
In DRC there is no export of containers other than those of personal effets. Exports include only: Timbers and what is referred to as “DIVERS” (meaning just about anything including export of personal effects, in containers) Timber: US$17.07 Mt Divers: US$33.07 Mt
As for TEU’s
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Stripping & re-stuffing for customs verification US$24.60 per Mt US$24.60 per Mt
Stripping & re-stuffing of unnominated or shut-out export cargo US$24.60 per Mt US$24.60 per Mt
Stripping or re-stuffing of containers taken to Customs Warehouse US$24.60 per Mt US$24.60 per Mt
Note: Charges for Stripping & Re-Stuffing are: US$12.30/Mt
Shore Handling Charges Charge (indicate currency)
Ten day removal charges, or transfer within the Port, or transfer to Customs US$34.16 per Mt for all cargo
Import Containers handled at the Inland Container Depots US$34.16 per Mt
Exports Containers handled at the Inland Container Depots US$32.70 per Mt Warehousing Charges
Domestic FCL Container Charges (TEUs) (FEUs)
First / consecutive days TBA TBA
Per day thereafter TBA TBA
After the 1st day and thereafter TBA TBA FCL = Full Container Load
Railtainer Imports to ICD’s Charges (TEUs) (FEUs)
First / consecutive days TBA TBA
Per day thereafter TBA TBA
After the 1st day and thereafter TBA TBA
Transit FCL Import Container Charges (TEUs) (FEUs)
First / consecutive days US$34.16 per M With minimum weight of 9.30/Mt for TEU’s and 18.09/Mt for FEU’s
Per day thereafter US$34.16 per Mt With minimum weight of 9.30/Mt for TEU’s and 18.09/Mt for FEU’s
Transit FCL charges are applicable in DRC only for cargo for Brazzaville (Republic of Congo) across Congo River.
Transshipment Container Charges (TEUs) (FEUs)
First / consecutive days TBA TBA
Per day thereafter TBA TBA
Domestic FCL Export Container Charges (TEUs) (FEUs)
First / consecutive days US$34.16 per M With minimum weight of 9.30/Mt for TEU’s and 18.09/Mt for FEU’s
Per day thereafter US$34.16 per Mt With minimum weight of 9.30/Mt for TEU’s and 18.09/Mt for FEU’s
FCL = FULL CONTAINER LOAD
Empty Container Charges
(TEUs) (FEUs)
Imports – First / consecutive days TBA TBA
Imports – Per day thereafter TBA TBA
Exports – First / consecutive days US $80 US $160
Exports – Per day thereafter US $80 US $160
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Dangerous Cargo Charges
(TEUs) (FEUs)
From day of landing TBA TBA
Out-of-Gauge Container Charges
(TEUs) (FEUs)
First / consecutive days
Per day thereafter
Ports of DRC are not equipped to handle out of gauge containers, and furthermore, drafts of the ports do no allow possibly heavy out of gauge containers. Information is therefore not available at time of LCA
Link to relevant website (e.g. for updates): http://www.onatra.info
2.1.2.1. Clearing Agents2
Clearing Agents are numerous in DRC. A list of short listed Service providers in DRC is available in Annex. The chart below lists some major Clearing Agents located in most areas of DRC:
Company Name & Address
Contact Names Tel / Fax Website/Emails
SDV AGETRAF 4200 Route des Poids Lourds, Limete, Kinshasa www.agetraf.cd
Name: Régis de OLIVEIRA Title: Directeur Exploitation Name: Pieter van EYCKEN Title: Airfreight Manager Name; Richard PAU Title: Reg. Mgr. Bas Congo Name: J. B. RAMBAUD Title: Reg. Mgr. South Area Eric BONAMY Title: Reg. Mgr. Eastern Area
Tel: +243 810 813 655 Tel: +243 898 946 770 Tel: +243 81 895 1449 Tel: +243 998 888 447 Tel: +243 812 284 094 Tel: +243 898 707 788
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Summary of Role and Services; Sea freight forwarding import-export, air freight forwarding import-export, customs clearance, shipping line agent, service agent and cargo sales with Brussels Airlines, handling (forklifts, cranes, super stackers, stuffing machines, warehousing, trucking, oil logistics, international and national packers/movers, Lloyd’s agent Areas; 18 agencies in DRC/borders including Kinshasa, Matadi, Boma, Moanda, Goma, Lubumbashi, Ishasa, Mahagi, Bukavu, Bunia, Uvira, Kolwezi, Butembo, Kasumbalesa, Kasindi, Beni, Mahagi. Handling: 10 forklifts, 10 x 20’-40’ super stackers, 25 trucks, 20 trailers, 2 railway junction including one quay in Matadi, weighting material, wood stuffing machines timber lorry. Other: Container Yard (105,000 m² – 3,500 TEU’S), bonded warehouses (25,000 m²), Cold storage areas both in Kinshasa and at N’Djili airport.
Company Name and address
Contact Names / Email Tel / Fax Website/Emails
GTM Route des Poids Lourds, Kingabwa, Limete, Kinshasa
Christophe MONMARCHE - Directeur Commercial
Tel: 243 998 017 170
www.getma.fr [email protected]
Summary of Role and Services: Freight Forwarding Agents and Customs Clearing Agents. This company has several agencies including in MATADI, BOMA, MWANDA, LUBUMBASHI, GOMA, MBUJI-MAYI.
Company Name and address
Contact Names / Email Tel / Fax Website/Emails
AMICONGO 13, Avenue de Aviateurs Gombe, Kinshasa
Emmanuel Mayilukila - Directeur Exploitation
Tel: +243 999 948 537 Tel: +243 810 829 964 Tel: +243 810 587 275
www.amicongo.cd [email protected] [email protected]
Summary of Role and Services: Freight Forwarding Agents and Customs Clearing Agents Agencies in Bukavu, Lubumbashi, Matadi. Company Name & Address Contact Names / Email Tel / Fax Website/Emails
COMEXAS AFRIQUE 15-17 Avenue Colonel EBEYA, Gombe, Kinshasa
Jean Michel PHILIPPOT - Directeur General
Tel: +243 999 945 470 Tel: +243 898 996 805
www.comexas.cd [email protected]
Summary of Role and Services: Freight Forwarding Agents and Customs Clearing Agents
2 Further Clearing Agents / Freight Forwarders in annex
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2.1.2.2. Port Security
SECURITY
ISPS Compliant Yes
ISPS Level (current) 1 1=Normal; 2=Heightened; 3=Exceptional
2.1.2.3. Storage Facilities
Port Storage – Managed by ONATRA
Total floor space = 64,000 m² Quantity Floor area (m²)
Main Quay Transit Sheds 7 64,000
Back of Port Transit Sheds N/A N/A
Lighterage Area Transit Sheds N/A N/A
Customs Warehouses All transit sheds and warehouses are bonded warehouses Same as above
2.1.2. Boma Port
2.1.2.1 Port Overview
The Port of BOMA is located about 88 kilometers from the ocean, and it is the second largest maritime port in DRC after the Port of MATADI. The official draft is limited to 6.5m This factor limits access to small vessel fully loaded and big vessels partially loaded (5,000 to 8,500 TPL). The draft limitation affects both MATADI and BOMA ports. Quays Lengths:
• Quay 1: Length: 170 m, width 15 m • Quay 2: Length: 155 m, width 15 m • Quay 3: Length: 155 m, width 15 m
There is a fourth quay called “quai de batelage’ reserved for small boats, tugs and barges. This quay measures 238 m in length, 33 m of which is reserved to RVM (Regie des Voies Maritimes) for pilot boats. BOMA port’s total quay length is 718 m (480 m reserved for berthing). Link to port website: http://www.onatra.info
PORT LOCATION & CONTACTS
Country DRC
Province and District BAS CONGO
Town or City (Closest) BOMA
Port Name BOMA
Latitude TBA
Longitude TBA
Company / Port Authority ONATRA
2.1.2.2 Boma Port Performance
PERFORMANCE FOR YEAR: 2007
Vessels calls 131
Container traffic (TEU’S) 6,740
Total cargo handling (Mt) 158,723
Total annual capacity of the port n/a
PERFORMANCE FOR YEAR: 2006
Vessels calls 138
Container traffic (TEU’S) 5,564
Total cargo handling (Mt) 178,240
Total annual capacity of the port n/a
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Bulk/Conventional Container Total CAPACITY for YEAR: 2007
MT / Year TEU’s / Year MT / Year
Export activity of the Port 4,031 1,896 (30,512tMt) 34,183
Import activity of the port 74,998 4,844 (49,542 Mt)
124,540
Current yearly import by Humanitarian Organizations (break by organization if possible) through that port
N/A N/A N/A
Bulk/Conventional Container TOTAL
CAPACITY for YEAR: 2006 MT / Year TEU’s / Year MT / Year
Export activity of the Port 7,174 1,258 (22,859 Mt) 33,033
Import activity of the port 78,778 4,306 (66,429tMt) 145,207
Current yearly import by Humanitarian Organizations (break by organization if possible) through that port
N/A N/A N/A
2.1.2.3. Discharge Rates3 (ONATRA)
Link to relevant tariff/rates web page: http://www.onatra.info Rates are the same in all 3 maritime ports. The authority in charge of the port, ONATRA applies the same rates for all the maritime ports. 2.1.2.3.1 Pilotage fees (RVM/Régie des Voies Maritimes) Pilotage Fees are charged on all vessels, including barges and bunkering vessels. Link to relevant website (e.g. for updates): http://winne.com/congo/reports/2005/cp/rvm/index.php For more relevant information contact : Regie des Voies Maritimes
Siège social et d’exploitation, Avenue Makhuku, 2B.P. 91/ BOMA, Commune de NZADI/ BOMA, Province du Bas- Congo, Tel: +243 99 840 8041 / Fax: +243 880 4653 / E- mail: [email protected]
2.1.2.3.2 Tug Services (Remorquage du Bateau) Tug services are charged when used on all vessels, including barges and bunkering vessels. Dead Ship movements are where the vessel is being towed by tug due to engine immobilization and the charge is double the above rate. 2.1.2.3.3 Mooring Services (Arrimage)
Mooring Service (Rate per Operation) Charge
Mooring, un-mooring or other similar service. Every mooring, un-mooring will constitute a separate operation US $100 – $50
2.1.2.3.4 Port and harbor dues (Taxes Portuaires diverses)
Vessel Description (rate = 100 GRT or part thereof) Charge
Port and harbor dues are charged on all vessels excepted vessels other than those exempted
€0.10
2.1.2.3.5 Dockage, Buoyage and anchorage (Accostage, Bouée, jeté de l’ancre)
Vessel Description (Rates = per meter/per hour) Charge
Vessels at quays, wharves or jetties €0.10
Vessels at buoys or Ro-Ro vessels berthed stern to quay TBA
Vessels at anchorage; except at Port Convenience TBA Dockage dues are charged on all vessels, including barges and bunkering vessels whether banked or doubled banked
3 Sections 2.1.1.3 and 2.1.1.4. may help in measuring charges for charter vessels or consignments and dealing with F.F.
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2.1.2.3.6 Supply of Fresh Water
Vessel Description (Rates = per ton) Charge (indicate currency)
Via shore hydrants US $6 m³
In stream (including towage of Barge) TBA 2.1.2.3.7 Laying up of vessels Vessels laid up are charged per 7 day week
Vessel Description (Rates = per ton) Charge (indicate currency)
Via shore hydrants TBA
In stream (including towage of Barge) TBA
2.1.2.4 Charges for General Services
Handling charges per ton are inclusive of all normal staff costs.
2.1.2.4. Hire of Labour and Equipment
Service (Per hour of part thereof) Charge (indicate currency)
Floating Crane, incl. of minimum crew and exclusive of towage Not applicable
Mobile Crane more than 5 tones inclusive of driver Check port cargo equipment paragraph for details
Mobile Crane less than 5 tones or equal inclusive of driver Check port cargo equipment paragraph for details
VIP launch inclusive of crew Not applicable
Pilot boat inclusive of crew Information not available
Fire appliance inclusive of minimum crew Not applicable
Tipper truck or flatbed lorry inclusive of driver Not applicable
Forklift or Tractor more than 5 tones inclusive of driver Check port cargo equipment paragraph for details
Forklift or Tractor less than 5 tones or equal of inclusive of driver Check port cargo equipment paragraph for details
Van, Pick-up or Saloon Car inclusive of driver Not applicable
Management or supervisory staff Not Applicable
Skilled staff: e.g. Crane or Forklift Driver, Artisan, Firemen or Clerk Not Applicable
Semi-skilled staff: e.g. Laborer, Watchman Not Applicable
2.1.2.5. Berthing Equipment Specifications
PORT SPECIFICATIONS
TOTAL BERTHS: Quantity Length (m) Draft (m)
Conventional Berths 3 200 – 190 – 180
Container Berths 3 200 – 190 – 180
Bulk Oil Jetties TBA
Cased Oil Jetties TBA
Bulk Cement Berths 3 (same as conventional berth)
Lighterage & Dhow (other) Wharves TBA
Explosives Jetty TBA
Berthing Tugs & Mooring Boats TBA
Pilot Boats 2
Water Barges TBA
Police Boats TBA
Anti-pollution Boats TBA
Speed Boats 2
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2.1.2.6. General Services
Service (Per day of part thereof) Charge (indicate currency)
Bagging plant operators, per unit of plant TBA
Vacuvators, per unit of plant TBA
Bunker Supplier (SOUTAGE/APPRO EN FUEL) Done with FINA – ELF
Bunkering Agent Done with FINA – ELF
Barge operator, per barge N/A
Fresh Water suppliers (road tankers) ONATRA
Ship Contractors Check ONATRA tariffs in Annex – information not available
Ship Chandlers Same as above
Safety equipment supplier & service TBA
Marine Contractors BUDD CONGO - P&I
Scrap Metal Dealers TBA
Ship Watchmen Supplier POOL DES MARINS
Marine Engineer BUDD CONGO - P&I
Marine Surveyor BUDD CONGO
Ship Surveyor BUDD CONGO
Cargo Surveyor BUDD CONGO
2.1.2.7. Port Cargo Handling Equipment
PORT CARGO EQUIPMENT (OPERATIONAL)
Appliance Quantity Capacity
Traveling cranes None
Portal Electric cranes None
Electric overhead electric cranes None
Gantry container cranes None Mobile Cranes Reach Stackers
None for ONATRA 2 for SDV AGETRAF
N/A 30 Mt
On shore cranes Crane TITAN
3 5
5MT (2.5 Mt in reality) 6MT (4 Mt). 3 are operational. Out of the 5 cranes of this type, 2 are out of order and the other 2
Forklift Trucks None
Forklifts 4 1 of 7Mt 3 of 5 Mt
Tractors 1 Steering wheel was stolen in 2004
Fire engines None Lack of water in port, but done ONATRA
2.1.2.8. Container Facilities
The Port of BOMA contains 6 warehouses and 1 shed. The total warehouse capacity is 9.350 sqm for a total capacity of 61,440 MT. Please refer to Main storage terminal below for further details
2.1.2.5 General Cargo Handling Berths
General Cargo - Imports Berths
Imports – Bagged Cargo 1 – 2 – 3
Exports – Bagged Cargo N/A
Imports – Steel Goods 1 – 2 – 3
Imports & Exports – Ro-Ro 3
Imports – Vehicles 3
Others Imports 1 – 2 – 3
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2.1.2.9. Oil Handling Terminal
In the Port of Banana in Moanda only 2.1.2.6.2 Multipurpose Terminal In Quays 1 – 3, please refer to comments above in Port Overview 2.1.2.6.3. Main storage Terminal The Port of Boma contains 5 warehouses and 1 shed. The total warehouse capacity is 9,350 sqm for a total capacity of 61,440 MT.
Warehouse A B C D E Shed
LENGTH 75 m 60 m 63 m 29 m 70 m 50 m
WIDTH 30 m 19 m 19 m 33 m 33 m 30 m
HEIGHT 4.4 m 3.4 m 3.4 m 4.7 m 4.7 m 5 m
SURFACE 2,250 m² 1,132 m² 1,206 m² 955 m² 2,306 m² 1,500 m²
VOLUME 9,900 m³ 3,850 m³ 4,102 m³ 4,500 m³ 10,864 m³ 7,650 m³
• The Port of Boma has eventually an even greater extension capacity for both containers and vehicles in light of
the fact that the Railroad network for the Mayombe has been closed. This space located next to the diesel station is triangular shaped and has the following measurements.
2.1.2.10. Container Terminal
• Containers can be received but due to lack of handling equipment at Boma Port, containers are usually discharged directly from vessel to trucks. When the locomotive is operational, goods are also stocked directly on wagons.
Security and accessibility
• A fence measuring 1,850 m in length and 3 m high is under construction. This work is being done by the port personnel and the investment is completely auto financed by the port authority itself. The estimated cost is $50,000 for 1,500 m.
• This is quite surprising when at the same time in Matadi; the Port has evaluated the construction work needed
to rehabilitate its wall measuring 1,800 meters to 3 Million USD.
• The wall in the Port of BOMA is not comprised of antitheft wires or security cameras.
2.1.2.7 Stevedoring
• Stevedoring is the Transfer of cargos from vessel hatches to under ships tackle. • These operations are performed by ONATRA, using vessel cranes or ONATRA’s shore cranes. • However, ONATRA’s shore cranes can only handle cargo charges below 3 Tonnes.
2.1.3 Banana Port (near Moanda)
2.1.3.1. Port Overview
The Port of Banana is the only port with access to the ocean, located at the junction of the Congo River and the Atlantic. The port is situated 15 km from the town of Moanda.
PORT LOCATION & CONTACTS
Country DRC
Province and District BAS CONGO
Town or City (Closest) MOANDA
Port Name BANANA
Latitude 05° 56’ South
Longitude 12° 21’ East
Company / Port Authority ONATRA
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2.2 Airport Assessment
2.2.1. Civil Aviation
Due to the instability of DRC and the “post War” situation, the country’s airfield situation has remained the same since 2001. Almost no improvement or rehabilitation works have been accomplished other than MONUC’s. It must be noted that due to inadequate safety standards, almost all air carriers certified by the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been banned from operating at airports in the European Community by the European Commission. As of December 2008, Air Tropic was the only company holding adequate and all necessary insurance documents to fly within the DRC. (Unverified source)
Authority & Address Contacts Tel / Fax Cable/SITA/AFS
Secrétaire Général aux Transports et Communications, Kinshasa/N’Dolo
Name: TBA Title: TBA Email: TBA
Tel: TBA Fax: TBA Telex: 21404
Cable/SITA: CIVILAIR Kinshasa AFS: FZABYUYX
Summary of Role and Services: Civil Aviation, Gen. Sec. of Transport and Communications
Authority & Address Contacts Tel / Fax Cable/SITA/AFS
Direction de l’Aéronautique Civile, Kinshasa/N’Dolo
Name: TBA Title: TBA [email protected]
Tel: TBA Fax: TBA
Cable/SITA: CIVILAIR Kinshasa AFS : FZABYAYX
Summary of Role and Services: Civil Aviation, Civil Aeronautical Headquarters
Authority & Address Contacts Tel / Fax Cable/SITA/AFS
Direction Générale de la Régie des Voies Aériennes Kinshasa/N’Dolo
Name: TBA Title: TBA Email: TBA
Tel: TBA Fax: +243 884 6540
Cable/SITA: RVA Kinshasa AFS: FZABYUYX
Summary of Role and Services: Civil Aviation, RVA
Authority & Address Contacts Tel / Fax Cable/SITA/AFS
Service de Recherches et de sauvetage, RVA Kinshasa/N’Dolo
Name: TBA Title: TBA Email: TBA
Tel: TBA Fax : Telex: 21404
Cable/SITA: N/A AFS: FZABYUYX
Summary of Role and Services: Civil Aviation, Rescue team Authority
Authority & Address Contacts Tel / Fax Cable/SITA/AFS
Agence Nationale de Météorologie et de Télédétection par Satellite Kinshasa II
Email: [email protected] Email:[email protected]
Tel: +243 818 112 165 Tel: +243 818 117 606 Fax: +243 884 3675 (c/o PNUD)
Website: http://www.meteo-congo-kinshasa.net/ Cable/SITA: METEO Kinshasa
Summary of Role and Services: Meteorology
Authority & Address Contacts Tel / Fax Cable/SITA/AFS
Service d’Information Aéronautique, Kinshasa/N’Dolo
Name: TBA Title: Email: [email protected]
Tel: TBA Tel: TBA Fax : +243 884 6540
Cable/SITA: NOFKIN Kinshasa AFS: FZAZYNYX
Summary of Role and Services: Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) Headquarters
Authority & Address Contacts Tel / Fax Cable/SITA/AFS
Service d’Information Aéronautique, Bureau NOTAM International de Kinshasa / N’Dolo
Name: N/A Title: Emails: [email protected]
Tel: +243 8843806 Tel: +243 8840347 Telex: N/A
Website: Cable/SITA: NOFKIN AFS: FZAZYNYX
Summary of Role and Services: International NOTAM Office (NOF), Aeronautical Information Services
2.2.1.2 Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
Procedures for preposition of foreign registered aircraft vary upon whether aircraft will be in the DRC less or more than 3 months. If less than 3 months an official letter to Ministry of Transport with Copy to Civil Aviation Authorities should be sent for a demand de “survol et Atterissage” (flying over and landing) on DRC territory. Response should be expected between 72 hours and 2 weeks. Documents (registration of aircraft documents, crew documents, etc...) will have to be sent in appropriate time;
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If more than 3 months, procedures are the same as above and aircraft must be registered with AAC. For further information the Commercial Manager of RVA should be contacted.
2.2. Kinshasa Airport
Airport Name and Management
Contact Names / Email Tel / Fax Website
N’DJILI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Name: Mr. Alain MBAYO Title: Commercial Manager
Tel: +243 999 982 111 Information not available
Summary of Role and Services:
2.2.1. General Overview N’Djili Airport is located south east of Kinshasa, 25 kms from city centre. Traffic is quite dense in area as the passes through many densely populated areas of city. It is therefore recommended to take allow plently of time to travel to the airport.
Kinshasa - N’Djili Airport
Country DRC Latitude S 04º 23’ 08.70”
Province Gombe Longitude E 15º 26’ 40.45”
Town or city (closest) Kinshasa Elevation 313 m (1,027 feet)
Length 4,700 m Width 60 m
Airfield name N’Djili Airport International Airport ���� Yes No
IATA & ICAO Designator FIH - FZZA Airport working hours: To Potential weather constraints during rainy and dry season:
• During rainy season big thunder storms; certain types of clouds called Cumulus/Nimbus (low cloud near approach area) reduce visibility of airport.
• During dry season, low clouds, haze and fogs can prevent pilot from seeing airport unless aircraft has
necessary instruments onboard to assist in locating airport and landing aircraft.
• Any aircraft upto AN-124 can operate from N’Djili Airport
• Parking area can accommodate officially 14 aircraft, aircraft may also be parked in technical areas in case of space limitations.
There are two bodies in the airport to maintain the security at the airport. These are the security of RVA and the Military. The national military are involved to maintain security of the airport due to war/times of instability, thus security problems above the norms. The Security of RVA participates in the International Civil aviation Procedures, and they also handle security in the terminal and apron areas.
• Baggage and check controls are done by manual inspection. • Ground support and taxi access to fuel is available 24 hours on request for non scheduled operators provided a
3 day advance notice given. • Airport has maintenance equipment for major and minor repairs for small, medium and heavy aircraft.
The following are available aids and support in the airport:
• VOR, NDB, Locator, ILS, DME Fueling capacity
• SEP CONGO is in charge of fuel at airport. • There are refueling spots on the tarmac or apron. • Each parking area has two refueling spots. • When all tanks are full, SEP has an additional capacity of Jet A1, NO Av Gas. • The airport tanks are connected with tanks from the general operations that is ready to send fuel to the airport
when level of fuel at airport is low. Some private airline companies provide transport facilities for their passengers, otherwise there are taxis available. Taxis however are not recommended unless traveler is experienced. For more details check Paragraph on Taxis Services of LCA. There are facilities for the transport of cargo to the airfield; however, these are in bad condition.
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LOCATION DETAILS
Country RDC Latitude S 04º 23’ 08.72”
Province / District Kinshasa Longitude E 15º 26’ 40.45”
Town or City (closest) Kinshasa Elevation 313 m
Airfield Name N’Djili International airport Yes
IATA & ICAO codes FIH & FZAA Operating hours 24 hrs
2.2.1. Runways
Kinshasa – N’Djili Airport
Published length (m) 4,700 m
Usable length (m) 4,700 m (alternate runway for the NASA Space Shuttle)
Width (m) 60 m
Orientation 06/24 (064 degrees/244 degrees)
Surface Concrete
Elevation (m) 313 m
Kinshasa – N’Dolo Airport
Published length (meters) 1,686 m
Usable length (meters) 1,686 m
Width (meters) 30 m
Orientation 08/26
Surface Asphalt
Elevation 279 m
Performance Year(s) and figures
Total aircraft movements 2006: 31,990 2007: 27,324
Total passengers 2006: 614,489 2007: 695,516
Current monthly use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) N/A
2.2.2. Airfield Details
Kinshasa - N’Djili Airport
Customs � Yes Jet A-1 Fuel � Yes
Immigration � Yes AVGAS 100 � Yes
Terminal Building � Yes Single point refuelling � No
Passenger Terminal � Yes Starter Units (Press Air) � Yes
Cargo Terminal � Yes Ground Power: Mobile � Yes
Pax transport to airfield � No Crash Crew � Yes
Control Tower � Yes Aircraft Support Services � Yes
Weather facilities � Yes Latrine Servicing � Yes
Catering Services � Yes Fire Fighting � Yes
Base Operating Room � Yes Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) Category: 8
Airport radar � No Fire Fighting Equipment � Yes
NDB � Yes De-Icing Equipment � No
VOR � Yes IFR Procedures � Yes
ILS � Yes Runway lights � Yes
Approach lights � Yes Parking ramp lighting � Yes
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2.2.3. Cargo Capacity
Capacity Cargo Year(s) and figures
Total aircraft movements 2006: 105,214 2007: 95,080
Total capacity of the airport (M/Tonnes) Resistance 45 tonnes / “Roue simple isolee” (pressure of each tyre)
Current activity of the airport (M/Tonnes) Medium aircraft: 727, 767, MD-80, DC-9
2.2.3.1. Obstructions
No obstruction along runway and in approach or departure zone. However, beyond runway 06, at an altitude of 520 m and distances of 9,260 m from the runway with a magnetic orientation of 291 degrees, there is an obstacle. For runway 24 there is no obstruction. First obstacle is 9 kms from the airport.
2.2.3.2. Taxi Way
There are 3 taxi ways in N’Djili airport. The central taxiway has width of 30 m and a concrete surface. The taxiway has same resistance as the runway. The other two taxiways take to western and eastern parking area.
2.2.3.3. Parking
There is parking for 14 aircraft in the parking area. Eight front parking areas (parking 1 to parking 8) for small and medium sized aircraft, and six rear parking (parking 9 to parking 14) for medium and heavy lift aircraft. One of the parking areas is exclusively reserved for the president is Government/VIP authorities. There is also parking at the western part of the central parking which is a technical area and military area/ restricted area.
2.2.3.4. Lighting
ILS (Instrument Landing System) is of Category 2, Approach lights are available 400 meters before runway, Glide slope system approach. There is a visual system of lighting called PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator). There is also a runway lighting system on runway 06 and runway 24. It is on threshold of the runway. Airport has a generator in case of power failure.
2.2.3.5. Marking
There is a board marking on the runway 06 and 24. It is written also “1st 1,000 m in progress”. Pilots should avoid therefore avoid first 1,000 m of runway 06 and land on the rest of the runway. Wind socks are visible. There are markings on the parking area and runway. There are no aerodrome beacons (turning lights).
2.2.3.6. Helicopter Pad(s)
There is a helipad in N’Djili Airport for military helicopters only. N’dolo airport has one as well for civil helicopters. All Airports have possibility of helicopter landing upon prior request to proper authorities.
HELIPAD
Present Yes
Largest helicopter that can land SNEL TYPE / CIVIL HELICOPTER
Width and Length (m) Information not obtained due to time constraints of LCA, major lack of assistance/transparency from authorities and misunderstandings different involved parties
Surface Information not obtained due to time constraints of LCA, major lack of assistance/transparency from authorities and misunderstandings different involved parties
2.2.2.7. Airport Operating Details
AIRPORT OPERATING DETAILS
Max size cargo aircraft that bulk cargo can be offloaded All types of aircraft with landing instruments, up to Antonov 124
Max size cargo aircraft that can be offloaded on a pallet
Unable to obtain information due to time constraints of LCA and lack of assistance from parties involved
Total parking size (m²) Same as above
Storage capacity (Mt) Same as above
Cargo handling equipment Yes If yes, specify below
Yes Max. capacity (tonnes): Elevators
Can reach the upper deck of a B-747? Yes
Loading ramps None
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N’Djili airport can receive all cargo aircraft with all cargo handling equipment Cargo handling equipment belongs to company named GAS
2.2.2.8. Costs – Airfield Charges
LANDING FEES: Calculated as following: (upon arrival of aircraft)
• For National Flights
• from 1 tonne to 25 tonnes: PMAD (Poids maximum autorise au decollage/MTOW) x US$1.60 (with min of US$5.00)
• from 26 Tonnes to 75 Tonnes: 25 tonnes x US$1.60 (MTOW – 25) x US$3.20 Eg: 55 Tonnes = 25 x $1.60 + 30 x $3.20 = $136
• More than 75 Tonnes: 0 – 25 tonnes x US$1.60 25 – 50 tonnes x US$3.20 +75 tonnes x US$4.40 Eg: B707 @ 150 tonnes = $40 + $160 + $330 = $530
• For International Flights
• from 1 tonne to 25 tonnes: PMAD x US$4.00 (with min of US$5.00) • from 26 Tonnes to 75 Tonnes: 25 tonnes x US$1.60
(MTOW – 25 tonnes) x US$8.00 Eg: 55 Tonnes = 25 x $4.00 + 30 x $8.00 = $340
• More than 75 Tonnes: 0 – 25 tonnes x US$4.00 25 – 50 tonnes x US$8.00 +75 tonnes x US$11.00 Eg: B707 @ 150 tonnes = $100 + $200 + $825 = $1,125
NAVIGATION FEES: Calculated as following: upon arrival for national flight, upon arrival/departure for international flight.
• Navigation rates are of US$25 for national flights, and US$30.00 for International flights. (A mathematical formula is applied for navigation fees according to rates above).
• For National flights fee is calculated depending on distance between two airports • For International flights fee is calculated on distance between point of entry / exit in country (while flying) and
airport location. PARKING FEES Navigation rate as above (national flight or international) x Number of hours spent on Ground
Tarmac rate: US$ 0.20 Garage & Runway fee: US$0.12 - (Each hour started is invoiced)
BALISAGE (Lighting) FEES
US$249 PAX/Passengers FEES
US$15 / Passenger (Nationals) US$25 / Passenger (Internationals)
SECURITY /Terminal FEES
US$5 / Passenger (Nationals) US$10 / Passenger (Internationals)
FREIGHT FEES
Number of kgs x US$0.009 on departure of a national flight Number of kgs x US$0.036 on departure or arrival of an international flight
Source: Seraphin KIZEKA, Function: Chef Service Facturation RVA (Finance Department) Tel: +243 813 744 810 & +243 898 020 814
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LANDING FEE CHARGES (USD)
Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg)
Landing International
Flights
Navigation International
Flights
Parking (per hour)
Night Landing
Over-Flight
0 – 3,000 $ 11 0.076/Day $ 0.60 $ 249 $300 per landing
3,001 – 5,000 $ 20 0.095/Day $ 1.00 $ 249 Same as above
5,001 – 8,000 $ 32 0.120/Day $ 1.60 $ 249 Same as above
8,001 – 17,000 $ 68 0.175/Day $ 3.00 $ 249 Same as above
17,001 – 24,000 $ 96 0.210/Day $ 4.80 $ 249 Same as above
25,000 $ 100 0.219/Day $ 5.00 $ 249 Same as above
25,001 – 34,000 $ 172 0.247/Day $ 6.80 $ 249 Same as above
34,001 – 55,000 $ 340 0.314/Day $ 11.00 $ 249 Same as above
55,001 - 74,000 $ 492 0.364/Day $ 14.80 $ 249 Same as above
75,000 $ 600 0.367/Day $ 15.00 $ 249 Same as above
75,001 – 76,000 $ 611 0.369/Day $ 15.20 $ 249 Same as above
76,001 – 105,000 $ 930 0.435/Day $ 21.00 $ 249 Same as above
2.2.2.9. Costs – Aircraft Handling Charges
Aircraft Handling Charges
Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg) Ad-Hoc (US$)
0 – 5,000 $500
5,001 – 10,000 $800
10,001 – 20,000 $1,200
20,001 – 30,000 $1,600
30,001 – 40,000 $1,800
40,001 – 50,000 $2,000
Bae-146 A319 $2,500
B727 MD-80 $2,800
B757 A320 $3,100
C-130 Il-76 $3,500
B707 DC-8 Il-62 $4,000
B767 A310 Il-86 $5,000
A330 MD-11 DC-10 $5,500
B747 B777 An-124 $7,000
2.2.2.10. Costs - Aircraft Servicing Charges
Aircraft Servicing Charges
Service Ad-Hoc ($US)
Pallet Handling Charge $300
Cargo Please refer to details below
Chocks $30
Stairs $100 / per unit and $150 / per hour
GPU $250
ASU $250
Loader $360 for M. and $500,00 for H.
Toilet Service $100 per operation
Pushback $150 / L - $250 / M - $500 / H
Trailer Not applicable
Traffic Handling $300 / l - $800 / M – $1,200 / H
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International Flight Cargo Fees:
• $0.036 / kg on flight arrival • $0.036 / kg on flight arrival
National Flight Cargo Fees:
• $0.009 / kg on flight departure only Humanitarian Flights do not pay Cargo nor Passenger Fees. Only Aircraft Fees are taxable.
2.2.2.11. Costs – Cargo Terminal Charges
COST CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
Import Rate / kg
Handling charge per kg
Rates are applied in Congolese Francs and depend on exchange rate for USD. CF 120 / kg with an additional lump sum of CF 5,000 per shipment. There is also a tax (called CCA - VAT tax) of 18% applicable on these rates. Humanitarian cargo is exempt of payment of this tax.
Break bulk fee Same as above
Diplomatic mail Same rates apply for diplomatic mail, but diplomatic mail is no taxed for CAA (18% tax)
Strong room – per consignment Information not available due to misunderstanding of question/comment. Not Applicable
Cold storage fee
As this is a new service starting in DRC, tariffs are not available yet from SDV Agetraf and DHL (these 2 companies are the only ones in DRC offering such service). Companies should be contacted at later time for tariffs.
Delivery outside normal working hours
If cargo is located in Public bonded warehouse, delivery is only possible during normal working hours. If cargo has been stored in private bonded warehouse, arrangements can be made with Logistics Service providers at rate to be fixed in advance as per quotation or verbal agreement.
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt Information not available due to misunderstanding of question/comment.
Storage per kg per day & Grace period
There is a grace period of 15 days for storage of air cargo. After 15 days rate is CF 30 (Congolese Francs) / kg / day with a tax of 18% (CAA Tax) This tax is not applicable for humanitarian cargo.
Export Rate USD / kg
Handling charges – unpalletized cargo
Rates applicable for export cargo are the same used for imports. Check above Imports for details. CF 120 / kg with an additional lump sum of CF 5,000 per shipment. There is also a tax (called CCA - VAT tax) of 18% applicable on these rates. Humanitarian cargo does not pay the CCA tax.
International Airway Bill $43 (price of purchase of Document). See details below for Import fee of AWB
Local Airway Bill Above rate is applicable for Local Airway Bill
Airway Bill Amend - Cancellation Not applicable to LCA country.
Airway Bill Documentation Information not available due to misunderstanding of question/comment. Check above if rates may apply
Diplomatic Mail Not Applicable in LCA country
Storage charges per kg per day
Same Rates Apply for Imports and Exports. There is a grace period of 15 days for storage of air cargo. After 15 days rate is 30 CF (Congolese Francs) / kg / day with a tax of 18% (CAA Tax) This tax is not applicable for humanitarian cargo.
Airway Bills (AWB) or “Lettre de Transport Aerien” (LTA); Export: Blank AWB must be purchased from Airline companies and cost US$43 Import: In order to release AWB, Airline companies apply the following fee:
• Cargo LUX, Air France, Brussels Airlines: - per AWB = US$25 • LAC (Lignes Aeriennes Congolaises): - Up to 500kg = US$10
- Between 500 kg & 1,000 Kg = US$15 - Over 1,000 kg = US$80
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2.2.2.12. Costs – Air Bridge Charges
Information not available
2.2.2.13. Costs – Fuel services charges
Fuel service charges can be done in 2 ways: By Cash payments for National clients/aircraft:
• National flights (within the country/DRC: US$0.9544 / litre • International flights: US$0.7104 / litre
Fuel Credit Cards are also accepted providing Airline Company has an account.
2.2.2.14. Security
SECURITY
Good ���� Marginal Bad
2.2.2.15. Storage facilities
The Public Bonded warehouse in which all disembarked cargo must be transferred is managed by a Company named GLOBE TRANSIT. This step is compulsory before any cargo can be removed outside airport or transferred to other warehouses. At time of LCA, two logistics service providers have bonded warehouses as well within airport compound. These companies are SDV AGETRAF and DHL. They both offer space for dry and reefer cargo. For more details on warehousing space within airport compound check Paragraph on Cold chain in LCA. Both of these companies have secured their warehouses with a CCTV security system (cameras).
2.2.2.16. Ground handling companies
Aircraft Handling Cargo Handling Passenger Handling
Information not available Information not available Information not available
2.1.3 Goma Airport
• Goma International airport is the main airfield for the Eastern Corridor of DRC. • It is situated 5 kms from closest town, Goma. • A volcanic eruption partially destroyed it in January 2002. Lava covers a big part of runway (approach and
threshold) and it has high terrain on all sides. • Only about 1,800 m remain. MONUC has repaired a section of runway and has constructed a new apron area. • Length reduction of runway of Goma airport enables aircraft such as Boeing 707 with only half of its payload. • Middle cargo aircraft can also be used in Goma such as B-727, B-737, MD-80, DC-9, and BAC-1-11, C-130,
An-12. The remaining private companies are operating with smaller aircraft. • There is no handling equipment at airport; Loading and Offloading is done manually. • Monuc provides Handling equipment to Humanitarian organizations on request if possible. • There are no storage facilities available at Goma Airport. • Cargo is either offloaded directly or when applicable (cargo) is transited between aircraft to cargo car and from
cargo car to aircraft. • A list of Airline Companies is included in Annex.
LOCATION DETAILS
Country DRC Latitude 01° 40’ 14.93” S
Province / District North Kivu Longitude 29° 14” 18.47” E
Town or City (closest) Goma Elevation (ft) 5,089 m
Airfield Name Goma International Airport Surface Asphalt
IATA & ICAO codes GOM – FZNA Condition Runway damaged from volcanic eruption in 2002
Runway Length (m) 1,800 m Runway Width (m) 40 m
Orientation 18/36 Lighting None
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2.2.2.7 Performance
Performance Year(s) and figures
Total aircraft movements
Information not available due to time constraints of LCA / delays and set backs due to general political instability and security problems in area, and major lack of involvement of different authorities and parties involved
Total passengers Same as above
Current monthly use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS…) Same as above
2.2.2.8 Cargo Capacity
Capacity Cargo Year(s) and figures
Total aircraft movements
Information not available due to time constraints of LCA / delays and set backs due to general political instability and security problems in area and lack of involvement of different authorities and parties involved.
Total capacity of the airport (MT) Same as above
Current activity of the airport (MT) Same as above
Current monthly use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) Same as above
2.2.2.9 Airfield Details
Kinshasa - N’Djili Airport
Customs � Yes Jet A-1 Fuel � Yes
Immigration � Yes AVGAS 100 � Yes
Terminal Building � Yes Single point refuelling � No
Passenger Terminal � Yes Starter Units (Press Air) � Yes
Cargo Terminal � Yes Ground Power: Mobile � No
Pax transport to airfield � No Crash Crew � No
Control Tower � Yes Aircraft Support Services � Yes
Weather facilities � Yes Latrine Servicing � Yes
Catering Services � Yes Fire Fighting � Yes
Base Operating Room � Yes Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)
Category: N/A
Airport radar � No Fire Fighting Equipment � No
NDB � No De-Icing Equipment � No
VOR � Yes IFR Procedures � No
ILS � No Runway lights � No
Approach lights � No Parking ramp lighting � No
• Control Tower exists and is operational; however, it is not very high. • Other facilities exist but belong to private companies or to MONUC. • Passenger terminal exists, but all operations are performed manually because everything was destroyed during
the war. Fire extinguishers exist but belong to MONUC. • There is no generator in case of airport power failure • Lack of maintenance of airfield and no handling equipment
2.2.2.10 Runway
RUNWAY:
Published length (meters) 5,080 m
Usable length (meters) 1,800 m
Width (meters) 45 m
Orientation S 01º 40’ E 29º 14’
Surface Concrete/ Asphalt
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2.2.2.11 Helicopter Pad(s)
HELIPAD:
Present Yes
Largest helicopter that can land Information not available
Width and Length (meters) Information not available
Surface Information not available
2.2.2.12 Airport Operating Details
Control Tower exists but not very high although still operational. Other facilities exist but belong to Private companies or to MONUC. Passenger Terminal still exists but all operations are performed manually because equipment was destroyed during the previous wars. Fire extinguishers exist but belong to MONUC. There is no generator in case of power failure at airport. Airstrip is limited due to damage caused by lat volcano eruption.
Airport Operating Details
Max size aircraft of bulk cargo offloading DHC-6, BE-100, C-208B, PC-12
Max size cargo aircraft that can be offloaded on a pallet DHC-6, BE-100, C-208B, PC-12
Storage capacity No storage capacity
Cargo Handling Equipment ���� Yes No If yes, specify below
Elevators ���� Yes Max. Capacity: 3.0 MT Can reach the upper deck of B747:
� No
Loading ramps: Currently 1 loading ramp
2.2.2.13 Costs – Airfield Charges
• Conditions for the use of all airports and airfields are under the control of the Regie des Voies Aeriennes. • To obtain advice on condition of airfield, contact should be made with the RVA. • Authorization to operate should be obtained from Transport Department. • Humanitarian Flights do not pay taxes.
2.2.2.14 Costs – Aircraft Handling Charges
Same as above for Kinshasa/N’Djili
2.2.2.15 Costs - Aircraft Servicing Charges
Same as above for Kinshasa/N’Djili
2.2.2.16 Costs – Cargo Terminal Charges
Not applicable for Goma
2.2.2.17 Costs – Airbridge Charges
No airbridges at Goma Airport
2.2.2.18 Costs – Fuel Services Charges
Check Fuel Paragraph for details on fuel services charges for Goma and Airport.
2.2.2.19 Security
Police of RVA (Regie des Voies Aeriennes) handle all security matters. Airfield Markings exist but need to be renovated.
SECURITY
Good ���� Marginal Bad
2.2.2.20 Storage Facilities
• There are no storage facilities in Goma Airport. • All infrastructure was destroyed during the war(s) and the volcanic eruption • All activities are completed manually
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2.2.2.21 Ground Handling Companies
Aircraft Handling Cargo Handling Passenger Handling
Information not available Information not available Information not available
2.1.4 Lubumbashi International Airport
General Description
Lubumbashi Luano International Airport is 10 kms to the north of Lubumbashi and is the second busiest airport in the DRC. Conditions for the use of airports are under the Regie des Voies Aeriennes control.
Location Details
Country DRC Latitude S 11º 35’ 28.80”
Province/District Longitude E 27º 31’ 51.20”
Town or city (closest) Lubumbashi Elevation (ft) 4,295’
IATA & ICAO Codes FBM – FZQA Surface Asphalt
Runway length (m) 3,240 Runway width (m) 50 m
Orientation 07/25 Lighting No
• The largest aircraft capable of operating to/from Lubumbashi is a B747 or an AN-124 • The following airlines offer services to/from Lusaka: Air Malawi, Air Zimbabwe, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian
Airlines, South African Airways and Zambian Airways.
Performance
Performance
Total Aircraft Movements 2007 – XXX
Total Passengers 2007 – XXX
Total Cargo Handled 2007 – XXX Mt
Cargo Capacity
2008 Capacity - Cargo
Total capacity of the airport XXX Mt / year
Current activity of the airport XXX Mt
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Airfield Details
Customs � Yes Jet A-1 Fuel � Yes
Immigration � Yes AVGAS 100 � Yes
Terminal Building � Yes Single point refuelling � Yes
Passenger Terminal � Yes Starter Units (Press Air) � Yes
Cargo Terminal � Yes Ground Power: Mobile � Yes
Pax transport to airfield � Yes Crash Crew � Yes
Control Tower � Yes Aircraft Support Services � Yes
Weather facilities � Yes Latrine Servicing � Yes
Catering Services � Yes Fire Fighting � Yes
Base Operating Room � Yes Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) Category: 8
Airport radar � Yes Fire Fighting Equipment � Yes
NDB � Yes De-Icing Equipment ���� No
VOR � Yes IFR Procedures � Yes
ILS � Yes Runway lights � Yes
Approach lights � Yes Parking ramp lighting � Yes
Helipad
Present ���� Yes No
Largest helicopter that can land Mi-26 (no limit)
Width & Length (m) Helicopters using Lubumbashi are requested to park on the large remote stand.
Surface Asphalt
Airport Operating Details
Max size aircraft of bulk cargo offloading B747
Max size cargo aircraft that can be offloaded on a pallet No limit
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Cargo Handling Equipment ���� Yes No If yes, specify below
Elevators ���� Yes Max. Capacity: 3.0 MT Can reach the upper deck of B747:
���� Yes
Loading ramps: Currently 1 loading ramp 2.2.2.17. Bukavu Airport
• Bukavu Airport is about 37 kms from town of Bukavu; however the road leading to it is in very poor condition. • It takes at least one hour by 4x4 vehicles to reach the airport. • Air operators: MONUC, TMK, Aswala, Mission Catholique, Air Bravo Congo, Kivu Air, Transport AAS • The following Middle size cargo aircraft can land at Bukavu Airport: B-727, B-737, MD-80, DC-9, AN-26, BE-
400, L-100, IL-76, C130, and IL-72
LOCATION DETAILS
Country DRC Latitude 02° 18’ 32.32” S
Province / District South Kivu Longitude 28° 48” 31.69” E
Town or City (closest) Bukavu Elevation (ft) 5, 633”
Airfield Name Kavumu Airport Surface Asphalt
IATA & ICAO codes BKY – FZMA Condition Information not available
Runway Length (m) 2,000 m Runway Width (m) 45 m
Orientation 17/35 Lighting Yes
2.2.2.17.1. Airfield Details
Airfield Details
Customs � No Jet A-1 Fuel � No
Immigration � No AVGAS 100 � No
Terminal Building � No Single point refuelling � No
Passenger Terminal � No Starter Units (Press Air) � No
Cargo Terminal � No Ground Power: Mobile � No
Pax transport to airfield � No Crash Crew � No
Control Tower � Yes Aircraft Support Services � No
Weather facilities � Yes Latrine Servicing � No
Catering Services � No Fire Fighting � No
Base Operating Room � No Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) Category: N/A
Airport radar � No Fire Fighting Equipment � No
NDB � No De-Icing Equipment � No
VOR � No IFR Procedures � No
ILS � No Runway lights � No
Approach lights � No Parking ramp lighting � No
2.2.2.18. Bunia Airport
LOCATION DETAILS
Country DRC Latitude N 01° 33’ 56.59”
Province / District ORIENTAL PROVINCE Longitude E 30° 13” 15.00”
Town or City (closest) BUNIA Elevation (ft) 4,045 feet
Airfield Name Bunia Airport Surface Asphalt
IATA & ICAO codes BUX – FZKA Condition Information not available
Runway Length (m) 1,850 Meters Runway Width (m) 30 Meters
Orientation 10/28 Lighting Yes - Airstrip suitable for C-130 aircraft
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2.2.2.19. Isiro Matari Airport
LOCATION DETAILS
Country DRC Latitude N 02° 49’ 39.38”
Province / District Province Orientale Longitude E 27° 35’17.71”
Town or City (closest) Isiro Elevation (ft) 2,438 feet
Airfield Name Matari Airport Surface Asphalt
IATA & ICAO codes IRP – FZJH Condition Information not available
Runway Length (m) Meters Runway Width (m) 45 Meters
Orientation Information not available Lighting Yes
- Airstrip suitable for the following Middle cargo aircraft: B-727, 737, MD-80, DC-9 2.2.2.20. Kalemie Airport
LOCATION DETAILS
Country DRC Latitude S 05° 52’ 32.00”
Province / District Katanga Longitude E 29° 15’ 00.00
Town or City (closest) Kalemie Elevation (ft) 2,569 feet
Airfield Name Kalemie Airport Surface Asphalt
IATA & ICAO codes FMI – FZRF Condition Information not available
Runway Length (m) 1,750 Meters Runway Width (m) 27 Meters
Orientation 06/24 Lighting Yes
- Airstrip suitable for the following Middle cargo aircraft: B-727, 737, MD-80, DC-9 2.2.2.21. Kamina Base Airport
LOCATION DETAILS
Country RDC Latitude S 08° 38’ 31.29”
Province / District Katanga Longitude E 25° 15’ 10.43”
Town or City (closest) Kamina Elevation (ft) 3,543 feet
Airfield Name Surface Asphalt
ICAO code FZSA Condition Information not available
Runway Length (m) 2,700 Meters Runway Width (m) 45 Meters
Orientation 13/31 Lighting Yes 2.2.2.22. Kindu Airport
LOCATION DETAILS
Country DRC Latitude S 02° 55’ 09.04”
Province / District South Kivu Longitude E 25° 54’ 55.30”
Town or City (closest) Kindu Elevation (ft) 1,630 feet
Airfield Name Kindu Airport Surface Asphalt
IATA & ICAO codes KND – FZOA Condition Information not available
Runway Length (m) 2,200 Meters Runway Width (m) 45 Meters
Orientation 18/36 Lighting Yes
- Airstrip suitable for the following Middle cargo aircraft: B-727, 737, MD-80, DC-9 2.2.2.23. Kisgani Bangoka International
LOCATION DETAILS
Country DRC Latitude N 00º 28’ 53.90”
Province/District Province Orientale Longitude E 25º 20’ 16.70”
Town or city (closest) Kisangani Elevation (ft) 1,417
IATA & ICAO Codes FZIC Surface Asphalt
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Runway length (m) 3,500 m Runway width (m) 45 m
Orientation 13/31 Lighting No
Country DRC Latitude N 00º 28’ 53.90” - Airstrip suitable for C130 and IL-72
2.2.2.24. OTHER AIRPORTS – SECONDARY/INLAND AIRPORTS Secondary/Inland airports in NORTH KIVU/GOMA area
Airfield Surface Resistance (Mt) Length (m) Width (m)
BENI (WAGENI) N/A 5 1,750 30
RUTSHURU Grass 5 1,070 30
KATANDA Grass 1 780 10
KATALE Grass 3 1,100 30
LUBERO Grass 5 600 20
RWINDI Grass 3 900 23
MWESO Grass 7 1,070 30 Secondary/inland airports in SOUTH KIVU/BUKAVU area: Shabunda, Kalima-Kikuma, Kasongo, Punia, Kazuza, Kasese (only accessible by helicopter), Lubushu, Kamituga, Namoya, Lobutu, Mwenga, Kashungu, Lolingu, Punia (Someki), Nimimbo (mountainous area), Kampene, Kama, Kitutu, Walikale Other Airports/Airfields Details: Mbandaka, Gemena, Gbadolite, Mbuji-Mayi, Kananga:
- Can receive Middle cargo aircraft such as B-727, 737, MD-80, DC-9, BAC-1-11; - No handling equipment available – loading and offloading is done manually; - No storage capacity; Cargo transits between aircraft to cargo car and from cargo car to aircraft;
Tshikapa, Lodga, Butembo, Boende, Basankusu, Lisala, Buta, Kikwit, Bandundu, Kolwezi:
- Can receive cargo aircraft up to 28 MT; - No handling equipment available – loading and offloading is done manually; - No storage capacity; Cargo transits between aircraft to cargo car and from cargo car to aircraft;
Other Secondary/inland airports/Airfields in North Katanga area
Airfield ICAO Code kms from Kalemie
kms from Goma
Coordinates Runway type
& Length Fuel
Kabalo FZRM 140 300 S 06 05 E25 55
Gravel 1,450m No
Kongolo FZRQ 140 261 S 05 24 E 21 29
Gravel 1,890m
No
Manono FZRA 140 355 S 07 17 E 27 24
Gravel 1,400m No
Mulungu FZMC 190 115 S 02 59 E 27 51
Gravel 820m No
Nyunzu FZRN 75 267 S 05 56 E 28 00
Gravel 1,000m
No
Secondary Airfields in Kisangani Area
Location Map Coordinates Distance from Kisangani (kms)
Type of Field
ANZI E 23.31.719 / S 00.53.953 241 Grass field BESOKE S 01 06.629 / E 23.04.952 293 Grass field BOKUNGU S 00.36.274 / E 22.18.964 341 Football field BOMANDJA S-00.42.665 / E-23.17.528 248 Grass field IKELA S-01.02.946 / E-23.22.193 265 Runway ISANGI S-24.15.787 / N-00.46.765 N/A N/A LIKETE S-00.50.548 / E-21.30.184 433 Grass Field LOKOFE S-01.08.199 / E-23.35.691 252 Grass Field
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LOLENGI N-00.05.804 / E-20.52.974 478 Football Field LOMELA E-22.55.620 / S-02.17.568 368 Field / Playground LUBUTU E-26.34.960 / S-00.44.969 211 Grass Field MONDOMBE S-00.46.775 / E-22.45.203 304 Grass Field OPALA E-24.13.760 / S-00.30.352 N/A N/A PUNIA E-26.25.273 / S-01.27.263 259 Grass Field SIMBA E-22.55.622 / S-00.42.967 250 Grass Field UBUNDU E-25.25.998 / S-00.21.763 N/A N/A WEMA S-00.29.025 / E-21.37.693 409 ON ROAD YAHUMA N-01.08.991 / E-23.06.036 241 Grass Field YAKENA N-00.51.496 / E-22.52.621 N/A N/A YALOMBO E-23.24.241 / S-01.37.849 307 N/A 2.2.2.25. AIRPORTS USED BY MONUC AIRCRAFT (50) NAME BOENDE ICAO Code FZGN Elevation 1,168 feet Length 1,400m X 45m Surface Soil Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-200, C-130 Remarks No other information available from MONUC NAME BUKAVU ICAO Code FZMA Elevation 5,643 feet Length 2,100 m x 45m Surface Asphalt Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-400, L-100, IL-76, C130, B727 Remarks Fuel arrives by road from Kenya NAME GBADOLITE ICAO Code FZFD Elevation 1,509 feet Length 3,200 m Surface Asphalt Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-400, BE-200, L-100, IL-76 Remarks N/A No other information available from MONUC NAME GEMENA ICAO Code FZFK Elevation 1,378 feet Length 2,200 m Surface Asphalt Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-400, BE-200, L-100, IL-76 Remarks No fuel vendors in this area. Fuel arrives by Air in drums from Kinshasa.
Monuc handles its own refueling of aircraft NAME GOMA ICAO Code FZNA Elevation 5,088 feet Length 3,000 m Surface Asphalt Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-400, BE-200, L-100, IL-76 Remarks Fuel arrives by road from Kenya (Supplier is FINA) NAME LISALA ICAO Code FZGA Elevation 1,519 feet Length 2,200 m x 50 m Surface Gravel Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-200, L-100 Remarks N/A No other information available from MONUC NAME MBANDAKA
ICAO Code FZEA Elevation 1,040 feet Length 2,000 m Surface Asphalt Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-400, BE-200, L-100, IL-76 Remarks Fuel arrives by barge from Kinshasa (Supplier is FINA) NAME BANDUNDU
ICAO Code FZBO
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Elevation 1,063 feet Length 1,500 m Surface Asphalt Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-400, BE-200, L-100 Remarks N/A No other information available from MONUC NAME KIKWIT
ICAO Code FZCA Elevation 1,572 feet Length 1,570 m x 45 m Surface Asphalt Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-400, BE-200, L-100 Remarks No fuel vendors in this area. Fuel arrives by barge and/or by road from
Kinshasa in 200 liter drums. Monuc does its own refueling of aircraft NAME KINSHASA
ICAO Code FZAA Elevation 1,027 feet Length 4,700 m x 45 m Surface Concrete Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE 400, BE-200, L-100, AN-124 Remarks Fuel arrives by pipeline from Port of Matadi (Fina is supplier) NAME MATADI
ICAO Code FZAM Elevation 1,116 feet Length 1,580 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-200 Remarks Fuel is obtained from pipeline from Port of Matadi NAME KANANGA ICAO Code FZUA Elevation 2,139 feet Length 2,200 m Surface Concrete Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-400, BE-200, L-100, IL-76 Remarks Fuel arrives by air and barge from Kinshasa because there are no regular
vendors. Monuc delivers its own fuel. Barge delivers fuel to Ilebo. From Ilebo fuel travels by rail to Kananga
NAME KABINDA
ICAO Code FZWK Elevation 2,766 feet Length 1,400 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-200 Remarks No other information available from MONUC NAME LUBUMBASHI
ICAO Code FZQA Elevation 4,595 feet Length 3,150 m Surface Asphalt Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-400, BE-200, L-100 Remarks Fuel arrives by rail and/or Road from South Africa, Namibia and Zambia. (ELF
is supplier and fuel trucks carry loads of 40,000Liters/per trucks) NAME KABALO
ICAO Code FZRM Elevation 1,841 feet Length 1,450 m (actual runway 17/35) Surface Gravel Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-200, L-100 Remarks Airport is suitable for L-100 operations if grass is cut on runway. NAME MBUJI-MAYI
ICAO Code FZWA Elevation 2,221 feet Length 2,000 m Surface Asphalt Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-400, BE-200, L-100, IL-76 Remarks N/A No other information available from MONUC NAME KALEMIE
ICAO Code FZRF
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Elevation 2,569 feet Length 1,750 m x 30 m Surface Asphalt Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-400 ?, BE-200, L-100 Remarks Fuel arrives by air and/or rail: By air from Entebbe in Uganda (supplier is
FINA/TOTAL); By rail from Lubumbashi, but network for the moment (time of LCA) is very uncertain / sporadic, security is an issue and delivery time issues
NAME KINDU ICAO Code FZOA Elevation 1,631 feet Length 2,200 m x 45 m Surface Asphalt Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-400, BE-200, L-100, IL-76 Remarks Fuel arrives by air from Entebbe in Uganda (Supplier is FINA/TOTAL) NAME KISANGANI / BANGOKA KISANGANI / SIMISIMI ICAO Code FZIC FZIA Elevation 1,417 feet 1,631 feet Length 3,500 m x 45 m 2,200 m x 45 m Surface Asphalt Asphalt Compatible Aircraft IL-76 L-100 Remarks Fuel arrives by barge from Kinshasa
(FINA is supplier) Fuel arrives by barge from Kinshasa (FINA is supplier)
NAME BUNIA ICAO Code FZKA Elevation 4,045 feet Length 1,850 m Surface Asphalt Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-400, BE-200, L-100 Remarks Fuel arrives by road / Tank Trucks from Kenya through FINA (Mombassa).
Monuc does its own refueling of aircraft NAME ISIRO / town ISIRO/ MATARI ICAO Code FZJA FZJH Elevation 2,507 feet 2438 feet Length 1,280 m 2500 METERS x 45 m Surface Soil Paved Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-200 IL-76 Remarks N/A No other information available
from MONUC N/A No other information available from MONUC
NAME BUTA ICAO Code FZKT Elevation 1,380 feet Length 2,100 m Surface Asphalt Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-400, BE-200, L-100, IL-76 Remarks N/A No other information available from MONUC NAME BASANKUSU ICAO Code FZEN Elevation 1,217 feet Length 1,500 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-200, L-100 Remarks No other information available from MONUC NAME IKELA ICAO Code FZKL Elevation 1283 feet Length 1,100 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft BE-200 Remarks No other information available from MONUC NAME NYUNZU
ICAO Code FZRN Elevation 2,297 feet Length 975 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft BE-200 Remarks No other information available from MONUC NAME MITWABA
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ICAO Code FZQV Elevation 1,020 feet Length 5,239 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft BE-200 Remarks No Information on fuel capacity/delivery. Gravel on runway. NAME MOBA ICAO Code FZRB Elevation 2,953 feet Length 920 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft NONE (BE-200 Could land if runway was improved) Remarks No other information available from MONUC NAME KONGOLO
ICAO Code FZRQ Elevation 1,850 feet Length 1,890 m x 20 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-400?, BE-200, L-100 Remarks No more than one aircraft on ground. Fuel storage Capacity is available NAME BONKITA
ICAO Code FZBF Elevation 935 feet Length 1,250 m Surface Soft Compatible Aircraft BE-200, AN-26 Remarks No information on fuel capacity/delivery No recognition of airstrip has been
done.
NAME DEKESSE ICAO Code FZVT Elevation 1,280 feet Length 1,128 m or 1,400 m (800 m x 12 m useable) Surface Unpaved and soft Compatible Aircraft NONE Remarks No refueling capacity. Threshold should be cleaned to increase length of
useable part of runway NAME IDUMBE ICAO Code FZVU Elevation 1,850 feet Length 1,280 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft NONE Remarks No refueling capacity. Runway covered with grass and small bushes. Could be
used eventually after clearing on runway. NAME BETOU ICAO Code FCOT Elevation 1,168 feet Length 975 m Surface Unpaved and soft Compatible Aircraft BE-200 Remarks No refueling capacity. No recognition done NAME MWEKA ICAO Code FZVM Elevation 1,969 feet Length 716 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft None Remarks N/A No other information available from MONUC NAME LUSAMBO ICAO Code FZVI Elevation 1,407 feet Length 1,140 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft BE-200 Remarks N/A No other information available from MONUC NAME LUBAO
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ICAO Code FZWS Elevation 2,625 feet Length 975 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft BE-200 Remarks No Refueling capacity. No further information available from Monuc NAME MANZA (in ZAMBIA) ICAO Code FLMA Elevation 4,100 feet Length 1,700 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft BE-200, AN-26, BE-400, L-100 Remarks No recognition done. No further Information available from MONUC NAME KISENGA
ICAO Code FZWR Elevation 2,430 feet Length 1,371 m x 30 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft None Remarks No recognition was done. Airfield is unusable due to growth of grass and
trees on runway. Vehicles tracks indicate use as road. NAME PEPA ICAO Code FZRJ Elevation 6,562 feet Length 1,273 m x 10 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft BE-200, AN-26 (UNDESIRABLE) Remarks Grass on runway, some ruts on surface, early flights suggested only. Difficult
to turn for an-26 due to narrow runway. No further information from MONUC NAME ANKORO ICAO Code Not available Elevation Not available Length Not available Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft No information available Remarks Runway seems to be in good condition. No further information from MONUC NAME MUANDA ICAO Code FZAG Elevation 89 feet Length 1,479 m Surface Asphalt Compatible Aircraft BE-200, AN-200, AN-26, L-100?? Remarks N/A No other information available from MONUC NAME POINTE-NOIRE/A.NETO (in CONGO, BRAZZAVILLE)
ICAO Code FCPP Elevation 55 feet Length 2,000 m Surface Asphalt Compatible Aircraft BE-200, AN-26, L-100, AN-26, IL-76 Remarks Airport and airfield in good standard condition. Refueling is no problem NAME KOLO
ICAO Code FZVC Elevation 1,542 feet Length 900 m x 30 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft None Remarks N/A No other information available from MONUC NAME MANONO
ICAO Code FZRA Elevation 2,077 feet Length 1,400 m Surface Gravel Compatible Aircraft BE-200, AN-26, L-100 Remarks Runway in good condition even in rainy season. Sufficient for L-100
operations. NAME IMPFONDO
ICAO Code FCOI
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Elevation 1,099 feet Length 2,049 m Surface Asphalt Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-400, BE-200, L-100, II-76 Remarks N/A No other information available from MONUC NAME PWETO
ICAO Code FZQC Elevation 3,425 feet Length 786 m x 15 m Surface Unpaved, Gravel and sand Compatible Aircraft None Remarks No information on fuel/refueling. Some grass on runway. NAME ILEBO ICAO Code FZVS Elevation 1,450 feet Length 1,254 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft BE-200 Remarks No information available on fuel/refueling.
No further information from MONUC NAME TUNTA
ICAO Code FZWT Elevation 2,766 feet Length 1,493 m Surface Unpaved and soft Compatible Aircraft AN-26, BE-200, L-100 Remarks No recognition done. No information available on fuel/refueling. No further
information from Monuc
NAME DUBIE ( 083525 S, 0283182 E) ICAO Code Elevation Length 3,200 feet Surface 1,200 m Compatible Aircraft Gravel Remarks Unable to obtain information from MONUC ICAO Code No information on fuel/refueling. Grass and ruts on runway. No parking area
available. Suitable for helicopters only. NAME LOMELA ICAO Code FZVE Elevation 1,434 feet Length 700 m Surface Unpaved Compatible Aircraft None Remarks No recognition done. No information on fuel/refueling. No further information
from MONUC SOURCE: MONUC Air Operations center REPORTED MONUC AVIATION FUEL FARMS: Other than above information on fuel and refueling capacities on Airports/Airfields used by MONUC, the following locations and modes of delivery were also given for general information:
1. Dungu: There are 2 airstrips in Dungu; the first airstrip has limited capacity and is mainly used by humanitarian air transporters for small and medium operations. The second airstrip has been rehabilitated by Monuc and is suitable for C-130 type of aircraft. Fuel arrives by air from Entebbe
2. Aru: Fuel arrives by air (200 liters drums) and/or road from Entebbe 3. Beni: Fuel arrives by road from Kenya 4. Uvira: Fuel arrives by road from Bujumbura through ENGEN (ENGEN refuels aircraft) 5. Kigoma: Fuel arrives by rail from Dar-es-Salaam (Supplier is FINA CONGO through TOTAL) 6. Manono: Fuel arrives by air from Lubumbashi 7. Kamina; Fuel arrives by Air and/or rail from Lubumbashi 8. Entebbe: Fuel arrives by road from Kenya or through FINA/TOTAL Uganda 9. Beni: Fuel arrives by road with tank trucks and MONUC handles refueling of aircraft
Airfield Assessment Conclusion/Recommendation details: In some areas of DRC airfields are land mined and thus impossible to use. This situation is to take into consideration in use of humanitarian aid. The majority of airfields strips are available for caravan, helicopters and LET 410 aircraft
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2. Road Assessment
2.3.1. Roads Overview
- Since colonial times and into the late 1970’s, the country’s roads have been subordinated as a transport means
to the river-railroad system and no comprehensive network of highways exists between the principal urban centers or administrative seats.
- In 1977, it was estimated that there were a total of 170,000 kms of which about half were considered to have
some importance nationally. The remaining 65,000 to 80,000 kms were of only local interest.
- Only about 2,250 kms were asphalted, the remaining roads had gravel or earth surfaces, and all were generally very poorly maintained. Congo’s extensive river network posed problems in many places for road transport.
- Roads in the areas of civil disturbances have deteriorated substantially. Rather widespread deterioration also
has occurred and no rehabilitation efforts have been made for a long time. Office des Routes was assigned national responsibility for road maintenance and construction since 1972, however this body of government is not functional due to major lack of funds.
- Road infrastructures are generally in bad condition. Many roads are impassable during the rainy season. In
addition during the dry season the roads become very sandy and trucks can get stuck.
- The domestic route having the greatest significance to the national economy is that between the major mining region in the southeast and the seaport of Matadi, comprising a rail link from Lubumbashi to Ilebo, river shipment from Ilebo to Kinshasa, and another rail link to Matadi. This was known as the National Way and its importance as a completely internal route acquired a further meaning in the mid 1970’s.
- Only about 1.3 % of roads in DRC are asphalted although some 7,200 kms of road rehabilitation projects are
underway. The Ministry of Planning is overseeing the road rehabilitation projects. The World Bank is financing some 3,500 kms of National roads.
- The European Union financed the road between Matadi and Kinshasa, and is financing about 2,000 kms of
other road projects from Kinshasa to Bandundu, Kenge and Mbandaka among others. They are also financing a project between Kisangani and Goma.
- DFID is financing 1,300 kms of road rehabilitation projects between Gemena and Kisangani.
- KFW is financing 280 kms of road projects in the North and South Kivu, and the Orientale province.
- African Development Bank is also financing 150 kms between Kinshasa and Kenge.
- Overall, most of the DRC’s road infrastructure is poor and WFP has enormous difficulties to get food or NFI to
food distribution forward bases.
2.3.2. Road Construction & Maintenance
- Roads in DRC are in a general bad condition. They are in great need of urgent interventiuons to allow even humanitarian workers to come and go in order to assist different scenario disaters. In many areas, humanitarian intervention to respond to the population’s needs in many areas is not possible because of inaccessibility by roads.
- Roads are often reduced to simple trails, often flooded due to drainage problems, leading to erosion in the
areas.
- Road rehabilitation allows humanitarian activities to saves lives often threatened by conflicts and other emergency situations. It also allows access and transport of IDP’s to the areas of return.
- Standard strategy of road rehab includes: drainage system rehabilitation, refilling with laterite in certain places,
land clearing and construction of concrete bridges.
- Reopening of certain roads further gives a bolster to the local economy by creating more favorable conditions for commercial exchanges. This will also help reduce vulnerability and poverty in isolated areas.
Ministry in Charge Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax
Ministere des Infrastructures et Travaux Publics et Reconstruction (MITPR)
Name: Amidou SERE Title: Directeur Cellule Infrastructures Email: [email protected]
Tel: N/A
Summary of Role and Services: Cellule Infrastructures - Projet Banque Mondiale d’appui au MITPR
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Ministry in Charge Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax
Ministere des Infrastructures Travaux Publics et Reconstruction
Name: Victor RUTALIRA Title: Chef de la Section Routes
Tel: +243 815 042 822 Fax:
Same as Above
Name: KASONGA B. Title: Directeur Entretiens des Routes /Office des Rtes fred [email protected]
Tel: +243 816 040 575
Same as Above Name: Jean Pierre SIMBIYALO Title: Directeur des Travaux Neufs simbilyabo [email protected]
Tel: +243 990 427 070
Same as Above
Name: Mr. SHUKULU MULAMBA Assistant Directeur Technique / Office des Routes Email: [email protected]
Tel: +243 998 800 4022
Same as Above Name: W. SANGANA MALONDA Title: Directeur Planification Email: [email protected]
Tel: +243 818 111 8306
Summary of Role and Services: In Charge of Road / Bridge rehabilitation, maintenance and construction.
2.3.3. Road Classification
- Reseau Routier par type de route Road Network by types of Roads - Etat du Réseau Ultra Prioritaire Condition of Primary/priotity Road Network - Réseau Prioritaire et Ultra Prioritaire First priority and second priority road network
NORTH – SOUTH AXIS Road Description
MAHAGI - BUNIA
- Dirt Road - Currently passable with 4x4 but with great difficulties due to
bad road condition - Undergoing reconstruction of road and rehabilitation of some
bridges - Transit Period: 3 days
BUNIA - GOMA
- Dirt Road - Accessible all year around by 40 Tonnes Trucks, but some
security problems in RUMU and KAYABAYONGA. - Bridges do not present a problem at current time in this axis - Transit Period: 2 days
GOMA - BUKAVU
- Dirt Road - Currently passable but only with 4x4 - Bottleneck bridge condition on this stretch of road - No truck movement possible - Road and bridge rehabilitation planned for 2009 - Transit Period: 1 day (by 4x4)
BUKAVU - UVIRA
- Dirt / Asphalt road - Accessible all year around by 50 Tonnes Trucks - Maintenance of main bridges on this axis are to be executed
in near future - Transit Period: within 1 day
UVIRA – FIZI - KALEMIE
- Dirt Road - Difficult access during rainy season, accessible only by 4x4 - Certain stretches of this axis are undergoing rehabilitation - Transit Period: 2 days by 4x4
EAST – WEST AXIS Road Description
BUNIA - KISANGANI
- Mostly dirt road - Difficult access during rainy season - Currently undergoing road rehabilitation by Chinese
construction company - Transit Period: several days under current road
conditions GOMA- WALIKALE-KISANGANI
GOMA – WALIKALE
- Dirt Road - Difficult access all year around, but becomes impassable
during rainy season - Currently undergoing road rehabilitation by MONUC and
UNOPS - Transit Period; up to 10 days during rainy season
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WALIKALE – KISANGANI
BUKAVU – WALIKALE – KISANGANI (RN3)
BUKAVU - WALIKALE
- Dirt Road - Accessible by 25 Tonnes trucks - Transit Period: 8 hours / all year around - Dirt Road - Currently Impassable due to very bad condition of road - No project of rehabilitation on this stretch of road for 2009
NORTH KIVU AXIS Road Description
GOMA – RUTSHURU - BENI
- Dirt Road - Accessible all year around by 40 Tonnes trucks, but security
problems in IRUMU and KAYABAYONGA - Transit Period: 1 day
GOMA – KITCHANGA – MWESO - PINGA
- Dirt Road - Accessible all year by 10 Tonnes trucks - Bottleneck Condition of bridges on this stretch - Transit Period: 2 days
GOMA – RUTSHURU – RWINDI - NYANZALE
- Dirt Road - Passable all year by 10 Tonnes trucks - Current security problems en route (different militias control
areas) - Transit Period: 2 days
GOMA – MASISI
- Dirt Road - Difficult access to impassable during rainy season - Transit Period: 5 hours during dry season / Up to 7 days
during rainy season
GOMA – MINOVA - BUKAVU
- Dirt Road - GOMA to MINOVA is accessible by 10 tonnes trucks
throughout the year - Transit Period: 3 hours
MINOVA - BUKAVU
- Dirt Road - Difficult access to impassable road - Only passable by 4x4 - Not accessible to any trucks due to bad bridge condition - Transit Period: 1 day
ENTRY POINTS IN NORTH KIVU Road Description
From RWANDA: GYSENYI to GOMA
- Asphalt road - Passable by 50 Tonnes Trucks - Limited infrastructure availability: limited Parking, narrow road,
limited customs authorities at border point
From UGANDA: ISHASHA
- Dirt road - Passable by 40 Tonnes trucks all year around - Current security problems
From UGANDA: BUNAGANA
- Asphalt road - Passable by 40 Tonnes trucks all year around - Currently closed by Government of DRC
From UGANDA: through KASINDI to BENI
- Dirt Road - Passable by 40 Tonnes trucks all year around - Bridge at crossing point has collapsed and is going under
rehabilitation / Temporary bridge currently in use
TRANSIT PERIOD FROM DIFFERENT CORRIDORS
Exit KAMPALA, UGANDA Exit KIGALI, RWANDA Exit DAR ES SALAAM
- Via KASINDI to BUNIA: 14 days - Via KASINDI to BENI: 7 days
Exit KIGALI - Via KASINDI to BUNIA : 14 days - Via KASINDI to BENI: 7 days
Exit KIGALI - Via ISHASHA to GOMA: 5 days
Exit KIGALI - Via BUNAGANA to GOMA: 5 days
Exit KIGALI - Via GYSENYI/RNA to GOMA: 7 days
Exit KAMPALA - To MAHAGI : 4 days - To Aru: 4 days
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2.3.4. Road Inventory
Road Inventory by Surface/ Category/ Condition Surface Tracks (Pistes) 57,527
Trails (Sentiers) 84,013
Paths (Chemins) 25,330
Roads Asphalt (Routes asphaltees) 2,261
Ferries (Bacs) 187
Roads w/out liaisons 5
Category
Local roads 115,033
Secondary Regional roads 16,044
Primary regional roads 19,246
National 19,000
Roads w/out liaisons 1
Condition of road Network: Priority 1 and 2
Good - 40km/h (Maximum speed) 3,500
Medium - Between 0 and 40 km/h 15,597
Bad - Less than 20 km/h 3,358
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2.3.5. Road Security
- Road security is good on the Axe Matadi – Kinshasa (road has been rehabilitated in recent years). However it
should be noted that road is narrow and there are many movement of trucks to and from the ports which may create security issue depending on weather conditions (trucks overturn).
- The axe Boma – Kinshasa is in decline and some passages a quite difficult. - The Axe Moanda – Boma is almost impassable to trucks. Only 4x4 can access with difficulties. - In the rest of the country however most roads are in bad condition despite some efforts of improvement in areas
of major traffic due to weather conditions in rainy season. Some roads remain impassable. - There are also major issues of security in the eastern corridor due to the war.
SECURITY
Good ���� Marginal Bad
2.3.6. Weighbridges
- There is one weighbridge located inside the Port of Matadi and managed by ONATRA. - All trucks leaving and entering the port are weighed in order to control their aim and therefore control possible
frauds on weight declared. - Possible fraud could impact on security of shore handling equipment (forklifts/cranes) and the income of
ONATRA (invoices are based on weight). - Axle load limitation is not reinforced in the DRC.
2.3.7. Axle Load Limits
- DRC: Axle load limits are based on a 10 tonnes standard axle, although legislation is not enforced at all. No
axle load limitations on secondary roads in DRC despite poor conditions of roads and bridges. However, due to numerous bridges in DRC, some of which are in bad condition, weight limitations on bridges is advised to be limited to 25 Tonnes.
- Burundi: There are no axle load limitations for Burundi.
- Rwanda: Axle load limitations in Rwanda are pending approval of the respective Government.
- Tanzania: The present legislations concerning maximum weight of vehicles is stipulated in the Highways
Ordinance CAP 167, sections 46 and 47, and section s 102 and 103 of the road traffic Act No. 30 of 1973 together with Regulations made under section 114 (1) (p) of the same act. Present regulations are contained in GN No. 54 of 1975, GN No. 1987 and GN No. 263 of 1993 and GN No. 30 of 2001. The axle load limits are based on a 10 Tonnes standard axle.
Axle Load Limits LCA
Country DRC
Transit Country
UGANDA
Transit Country
RWANDA
Transit Country
BURUNDI
Transit Country
TANZANIA
Transit Country ZAMBIA
Transit Country KENYA
Truck with 2 axles N/A XXX kg N/A 18,000 kg 16,000 kg 16,000 kg
Truck with 3 axles N/A XXX kg N/A 24,000 kg 24,000 kg 22,000 kg
Truck with 4 axles N/A XXX kg N/A 28,000 kg 26,000 kg
Semi-trailer with 3 axles N/A XXX kg N/A 28,000 kg 26,000 kg
Semi-trailer with 4 axles N/A XXX kg N/A 36,000 kg 34,000 kg
Semi-trailer with 5 axles N/A XXX kg N/A 44,000 kg 40,000 kg
Semi-trailer with 6 axles N/A XXX kg N/A 50,000 kg 46,000 kg Truck & drawbar trailer with 4 axles N/A XXX kg N/A 37,000 kg 34,000 kg
Truck & drawbar trailer with 5 axles N/A XXX kg N/A 45,000 kg 40,000 kg
Truck & drawbar trailer with 6 axles
N/A XXX kg N/A 53,000 kg 46,000 kg
Truck & drawbar trailer with 7 axles N/A XXX kg N/A 56,000 kg 55,000 kg N/A
Please note: The axle weight limits for Rwanda are awaiting approval by parliament, when they are approved this document will be updated accordingly
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2.3.8. Bridges
Photos by WFP/Jean François MASSI/Dec 2008- Bridges in the Equator Region / National roads in area of BOENDE The Ministere des Infrastructures, Travaux Publics et reconstruction (MITPR) is in charge on bridge inventory in the DRC. However, many bridges need rehabilitation, some of which are on major road axis. It is therefore not possible to give an exact account of bridges in such vast country.
2.3.9. Transport Corridors
The strategy is to bring food and NFI’s as close as possible to the affected areas. Based on the assessment done in 2008, WFP is already looking at different options in order to maximize the use of the different corridors. WFP Logistics has a flexible strategy that allows use of different corridors and back-up options according to expected risks/constraints. In addition, WFP fleet will be utilized on axis with poor road condition but with MONUC escorts. An increase of current fleet capacity can be considered in case of an increased beneficiary caseload in area of difficult access.
NORTH – SOUTH AXIS Road Description
MAHAGI - BUNIA
- Dirt Road - Currently passable with 4x4 but with great difficulties due to
bad road condition - Undergoing reconstruction of road and rehabilitation of some
bridges - Transit Period: 3 days
BUNIA - GOMA
- Dirt Road - Accessible all year around by 40 Tonnes Trucks, but some
security problems in RUMU and KAYABAYONGA. - Bridges do not present a problem at current time in this axis - Transit Period: 2 days
GOMA - BUKAVU
- Dirt Road - Currently passable but only with 4x4 - Bottleneck bridge condition on this stretch of road - No truck movement possible - Road and bridge rehabilitation planned for 2009 - Transit Period: 1 day (by 4x4)
BUKAVU - UVIRA
- Dirt / Asphalt road - Accessible all year around by 50 Tonnes Trucks - Maintenance of main bridges on this axis are to be executed in
near future - Transit Period: within 1 day
UVIRA – FIZI - KALEMIE
- Dirt Road - Difficult access during rainy season, accessible only by 4x4 - Certain stretches of this axis are undergoing rehabilitation - Transit Period: 2 days by 4x4
EAST – WEST AXIS Road Description
BUNIA - KISANGANI
- Mostly dirt road - Difficult access during rainy season - Currently undergoing road rehabilitation by Chinese
construction company - Transit Period: several days under current road conditions
GOMA- WALIKALE-KISANGANI GOMA – WALIKALE
- Dirt Road - Difficult access all year around, but becomes impassable
during rainy season
WALIKALE – KISANGANI - Currently undergoing road rehabilitation by MONUC and
UNOPS - Transit Period; up to 10 days during rainy season
BUKAVU – WALIKALE – KISANGANI (RN3)
- Dirt Road - Accessible by 25 Tonnes trucks
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- Transit Period: 8 hours / all year around
BUKAVU - WALIKALE - Dirt Road - Currently Impassable due to very bad condition of road
- No project of rehabilitation on this stretch of road for 2009
NORTH KIVU AXIS Road Description
GOMA – RUTSHURU - BENI
- Dirt Road - Accessible all year around by 40 Tonnes trucks, but security
problems in IRUMU and KAYABAYONGA - Transit Period: 1 day
GOMA – KITCHANGA – MWESO - PINGA
- Dirt Road - Accessible all year by 10 Tonnes trucks - Bottleneck Condition of bridges on this stretch - Transit Period: 2 days
GOMA – RUTSHURU – RWINDI - NYANZALE
- Dirt Road - Passable all year by 10 Tonnes trucks - Current security problems en route (different militias control
areas) - Transit Period: 2 days
GOMA – MASISI
- Dirt Road - Difficult access to impassable during rainy season - Transit Period: 5 hours during dry season / Up to 7 days
during rainy season
GOMA – MINOVA - BUKAVU
- Dirt Road - GOMA to MINOVA is accessible by 10 Tonnes trucks
throughout the year - Transit Period: 3 hours
MINOVA - BUKAVU
- Dirt Road - Difficult access to impassable road - Only passable by 4x4 - Not accessible to any trucks due to bad bridge condition - Transit Period: 1 day
2.3.9.1. International Corridors into the Country
TRANSIT PERIOD FROM DIFFERENT
CORRIDORS
Exit KAMPALA: UGANDA Exit KIGALI: RWANDA Exit DAR ES SALAAM
- Via KASINDI to BUNIA: 14 days - Via KASINDI to BENI: 7 days
Exit KIGALI - Via KASINDI to BUNIA : 14 days - Via KASINDI to BENI: 7 days
Exit KIGALI - Via ISHASHA to GOMA: 5 days
Exit KIGALI - Via BUNAGANA to GOMA: 5 days
Exit KIGALI - Via GYSENYI/RNA to GOMA: 7 days
Exit KAMPALA - To MAHAGI : 4 days - To Aru: 4 days
2.3.9.2. Main Corridors within the Country (leading to main towns / hubs)
There are currently two main historical supply routes for eastern DRC: 1/ the northern corridor with commodities dispatched Ex - Mombassa through Kampala and on to Goma or Bunia or Beni; 2/ the second corridor is Ex – Dar-es-Salaam onwards, to Kigoma and then up to Uvira then Bukavu then Goma. Axes Eastern Corridor
AXES FROM SITE DISTANCE (Km)
KINDU town KINDU railway Town center 6
KINDU railway BILUNDU 57
KINDU railway ALUNGULI (town ctr.) 3.5
KINDU railway KASENGA 18
KINDU railway NYOKA 21
AXE KATAKO
KINDU railway KALIMA 101
RAILROAD KINDU railway KIBOMBO 120
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SAMBA 230
AEROPORT AIRPORT KINDU railway 4
RIVER PORT KINDU railway 1 BUNIA FDP’s (Final Delivery Points)
Territory Axes Sites Distances (km)
ARU ARU 300
DJUGU BUNIA-BULE KATSU 17
DJUGU ( 108 KM ) KATOTO 25
DJUGU VIRAKPA 23
DJUGU LUVANGIRE 26
DJUGU LONA-BAU 35
DJUGU LOGA 37
DJUGU JILI 40
DJUGU PENYI 47
DJUGU TOTO 45
DJUGU DHEU 42
DJUGU LIDYO 62
DJUGU SALIBOKO 57
DJUGU DHESSA 59
DJUGU LANGBE 66
DJUGU LOSANDREMA-TCHEE 62
DJUGU LOGOTKPA 63
DJUGU KPALO 63
DJUGU MASUMBUKO 69
DJUGU BUD'O 73
DJUGU GOBI 75
DJUGU NGAZBA 70
DJUGU LARGU 72
DJUGU JISSA 75
DJUGU NGAROLI 77
DJUGU CHUSSA 78
DJUGU KPATIZ 80
DJUGU TSUDJO 79
DJUGU BAPU 80
DJUGU BLUKWA 82
DJUGU BLUKWA-MBI 83
DJUGU DRODRO 74
DJUGU MAZE 82
DJUGU MBELE 79
DJUGU TSORO 82
DJUGU SHACHU 81
DJUGU BELILA 84
DJUGU ULO 86
DJUGU DHEJA 104
DJUGU KLI 89
DJUGU BACHONGO 93
DJUGU KACHELE 97
DJUGU SUMBUSO 126
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DJUGU DJUGU CENTRE 75
DJUGU DYAMBU 110
DJUGU ZADI 110
DJUGU LOE 145
DJUGU GOKPA 110
DJUGU DZADI 103
DJUGU BALI 115
DJUGU BULE 102
DJUGU NGLE 104
DJUGU GALI 108
DJUGU FATAKI 100
DJUGU MASIKINI 87
DJUGU LALO 115
DJUGU LOMEA 120
DJUGU LADEDJO 120
DJUGU LIBI 115
DJUGU DHERA 245
DJUGU WAZA 116
DJUGU JIBA 125
DJUGU LINGA 155
DJUGU JIBE 145
IRUMU BUNIA-VILLE (ENVIRONS)
IRUMU (15 km) POST NUT LEMBABO 3
IRUMU POST NUT SHARI 7
IRUMU DELE 4
IRUMU NYAKERU 8
IRUMU LENGABO 6
IRUMU MAKABO 8
IRUMU CHAI 12
IRUMU BACHONGO/ DELE 6
IRUMU ZUMBE 13
IRUMU KAMBUTSO 11
IRUMU KINDIA 3
IRUMU MUDZIPELA 4
IRUMU SIMBILIABO 5
IRUMU BEMBEY 8
IRUMU GOBU/MANDRO 15
IRUMU MANDRO 12
IRUMU LONYO 14
IRUMU NDIMACHO 7
IRUMU NDIBAKODU 8
IRUMU BANKOKO 3
IRUMU NGEZI 1
IRUMU LUMUMBA(EPO - VILLE) 2
IRUMU SALONGO 3
IRUMU SAIO 3
IRUMU NYAKASANZA 2
IRUMU MIALA 9
IRUMU MUDZIBALA 7
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IRUMU NZERE 6
IRUMU CENTRALE SOLENIAMA 12
IRUMU BABULABA 15
IRUMU GBALA 15
IRUMU MUHITO 13
IRUMU TELEGA 10
IRUMU RWANKOLE 5
IRUMU NDIBANANI 6
IRUMU KOLOMANI 5
IRUMU KATIROGO 10
IRUMU SHARI 9
IRUMU DYANGO 9
IRUMU CHENDABO 11
IRUMU SUMBABO 15
IRUMU GBANDIA 4
IRUMU RWAMBUZI 3
IRUMU SUKISA 2
IRUMU RWAMBOGO 7
IRUMU LEMBABO 3
IRUMU NYAMURONGO 7
IRUMU NDEREMBI 11
IRUMU BUNIA-KOMANDA-DALIA NGADJU 19
IRUMU KOMBOKABO 23
IRUMU (145 km) SILILO 27
IRUMU CHAY 15
IRUMU NDENGE 34
IRUMU BADIYA 45
IRUMU SONGOLO 37
IRUMU MARABO 40
IRUMU NYANKUNDE CENTRE 45
IRUMU NYANKUNDE NDENGE 50
IRUMU SIDABO/MEDU 43
IRUMU SOTA 48
IRUMU IRUMU 55
IRUMU MANGIVA 60
IRUMU MAKAHANGA 71
IRUMU KOMANDA 75
IRUMU BAMANDE 90
IRUMU TAKUMANZA 93
IRUMU NGOMBENYAMA 83
IRUMU BATAMA 92
IRUMU OFAY 102
IRUMU IDOHU 115
IRUMU LUNA 160
IRUMU MAHALA 121
IRUMU OT-MABERE 130
IRUMU MAMBASA 187
IRUMU NDALIA 145
IRUMU BUNIA-KASENYI-CHOMIA-KAKWA KOTONI 7
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IRUMU BOGORO 25
IRUMU (84 km) MANJE 36
IRUMU NYAMAVI 55
IRUMU TAGBA 58
IRUMU KOMBI 64
IRUMU KAPURU 69
IRUMU KAGORO/KOGA 72
IRUMU KASENYI 53
IRUMU NDRIGI 57
IRUMU BUNIA-AVEBA-BUKIRINGI LAKPA 31
IRUMU (115 km) TSARUKAKA 35
IRUMU NOMBE 36
IRUMU KAGABA 40
IRUMU KAGUMA 44
IRUMU SOKE 44
IRUMU MEDU 31
IRUMU BAVI 82
IRUMU SINGO 62
IRUMU BUNGA 99
IRUMU KINYOMUBAYA 52
IRUMU ZITONO 69
IRUMU TSANDA 66
IRUMU GETY 72
IRUMU MUNOBI 76
IRUMU SISA 79
IRUMU TCHEKELE 81
IRUMU AVEBA 92
IRUMU RUZINGA 95
IRUMU KABONA 98
IRUMU BUKIRINGI 115
IRUMU BOGA 122
IRUMU BUNIA-NYANGARAY-WALU-SINDANI MWANGA 20
IRUMU (58 KM ) NGONGO 23
IRUMU MALIILI 24
IRUMU NYARADA 35
IRUMU KUNDA 20
IRUMU TONDABO 21
IRUMU BABOKELA 23
IRUMU KABAROLE 27
IRUMU MUSEDZO 52
IRUMU BAHIANA 31
IRUMU BALAZANA 45
IRUMU WALU 50
MAHAGI NDAWE 215
MAHAGI MAHAGI PORT 255
MAHAGI KPANDRUMA 160
MAHAGI NIOKA 165
MAHAGI MAHAGI 200
NJUGU TCHOMIA 63
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NJUGU SABE 69
NJUGU DATULE 74
NJUGU NYAMAMBA 78
NJUGU MBOGI 81
NJUGU KAKWA / CAFE 84
NJUGU LIPRI 27
NJUGU TSILI 30
NJUGU NYANGARAY 35
NJUGU BUENGWE 40
NJUGU KABAKABA 46
NJUGU ITENDEY 52
NJUGU DONATO 54
NJUGU LISEY 52
NJUGU BAKOLO 58
NJUGU SINDANI AKESO 56
NJUGU BUNIA-MUNGBWWALU LINGO 18
NJUGU ( 91 KM ) IGA-BARRIERE 25
NJUGU NIZI 28
NJUGU GOLONGA 32
NJUGU BAMBU 45
NJUGU SAINTE THERESE 48
NJUGU CAMP YALALA 47
NJUGU PETSI 50
NJUGU BOKU 51
NJUGU WADZA 55
NJUGU TCHUDJA 62
NJUGU KOBU 58
NJUGU LIVOGO 64
NJUGU EMMANEMATA 65
NJUGU BONGOTCHU 67
NJUGU BONDE 59
NJUGU KILO MISSION 59
NJUGU FILON 61
NJUGU KILO ETAT 63
NJUGU BAKONDE 67
NJUGU BWANGA 72
NJUGU SCIERIE ABELKOZO 76
NJUGU ABOMBI 81
NJUGU POIPO 84
NJUGU MONGBALU 91
NJUGU BUNIA-NJUGU-LIKOPI LINJI 29
NJUGU ( 91 KM ) LOPA 33
NJUGU MALAPO 35
NJUGU TSIKU 34
NJUGU KPADOLE 37
NJUGU RISASI 41
NJUGU TATSI/TOLO 47
NJUGU TSATSIKPA 53
NJUGU GINA 45
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NJUGU GBALA 52
NJUGU NYAPALA 54
NJUGU PITSO 57
NJUGU PIMBO 63
NJUGU KALO 65
NJUGU MAYALIBO 68
NJUGU BASSA 71
NJUGU LILO 72
NJUGU DJADJU 77
NJUGU LENGA 79
NJUGU LIKOPI 91
NJUGU GBAKULU 78
NJUGU TSSALI 88 Table of Destinations Eastern Corridor – KALEMIE
Point of Departure Destination Distance (km)
AXE KALEMIE-MOBA
KALEMIE MULANGE 20
KALEMIE KABANGO NSENDA 40
AXE KALEMIE-YUNZU
KALEMIE MULOLWA 28
/KALEMIE SONGA KABULO 50
KALEMIE ELIA 15
AXE KALEMIE-KABIMBA
KALEMIE MUTOA 30
KALEMIE TABACONGO 18
KALEMIE KABIMBA 60
KALEMIE BUTANDA 20
KALEMIE KABUBILI 33
KALEMIE KAMANGU 35
KALEMIE-CENTRE
GARE SNCC KALEMIE 7
KALEMIE AEROPORT / KALEMIE 6
KALEMIE PORT GARE SNCC 5
GARE SNCC AEROPORT / KALEMIE 12
KALEMIE HOPITAL GENERAL DE KALEMIE 3
KALEMIE PORT AEROPORT / KALEMIE 13
KALEMIE MONI 7 Table of Destinations and Allocations for Western Corridor – GEMENA
Axe Destination Distances (km)
between WFP Warehouses
Libengé 192
Boyambi 12 Axe - LIBENGE
Mbari 50
Yakoma 460
Mobayi Mbongo 285
Gbadolite 260
YACOMA
Molegbé 245
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Businga 147
Karawa 75
Bokangadoa 21
Boya demele 12
Bombawili 8
Kungu 145
Bozéné 125
Tandala 99
Bobito 107
Budjala 167
Bombakabo 25
Bondama 26
KUNGU
Bobazolo 8
ZONGO Zongo 274
MOGALO Mogalo 101
GEMENA Gemena town 6
AKULA Akula 115 ROAD TRANSPORT IN KATANGA PROVINCE/ DESTINATION TABLE OF FDP’S Within the Province of Katanga, road transport for FDP’s is evaluated in 7 axes: No. Axe Origin Destinations Distances (kms)
LUBUMBASHI 12
KASUMBALESA 90 1 LUBUMBASHI and NEAR BY DESTINATIONS
WFP WAREHOUSE
KIPUSHI 30
KAPOLOWE 90
LIKASI 120
KOLWEZI 303
LUBUDI 345 BUKAMA (Via Lubudi) 456
2 LUBUMBASHI-BUKAMA WFP WAREHOUSE
BUKAMA (Via Kolwezi). 565
MITWABA 200 MANONO (Via Dubie). 310
MANONO (Via Mitwaba).
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KABANGU 75
DUBIE 120
PWETO 136
PWETO (Via Dubie) 200
SAMPWE 275
MUMPULU 120
3 KILWA-MITWABA WFP WAREHOUSE
MUKANGA 117
KASENGA 202
KASOMENO 144
KILWA 350
DUBIE 474
4 LUBUMBASHI-PWETO WFP WAREHOUSE
PWETO 549
KYUBO 314 5 LUBUMBASHI-MITWABA
WFP WAREHOUSE
MUKANA
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KASUNGUESHI 416
SAMPWE 377
BUKEYA 202
MITWABA 497
MALEMBA-NKULU 270
MULONGO 320
KIKONDJA (Kilombo) 186 KIKONDJA (Kipamba) 220
KIKONDJA (Mangui) 230
NYONGA 129 KILUMBE (ILOT LAC UPEMBA)
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ANKORO 482
MANONO 462
6 BUKAMA-KONGOLO WFP WAREHOUSE
KONGOLO 646
LUBUMBASHI WFP WAREHOUSE KASAJI 607
SANDOA 143
KAPANGA 365 7
KASAJI
DILOLO 143
2.4. Railway Assessment
2.4.1. Management / Consortium
Entity(s) in Charge Contact Tel / Fax Website
SNCC Name: Serge MULAPU MORUNDU Title: Directeur Representant Email: [email protected]
Tel1: 243 998 323 315 N/A
Summary of Role and Services: Management Consortium
2.4.2. Railway Overview
- The railway and river crossings are run by a state company named SOCIETE DES CHEMINS DE FER
CONGOLAIS (SNCC). Over the years and with the wars, the railway has fallen into disrepair with railway tracks, wagons and locomotives needing to be rehabilitated and replaced. This situation makes it difficult to evaluate the capacity of the railway.
- There are two separate railway networks; One from Matadi to Kinshasa, and a much more extensive network
from Sakania in Zambia through Lubumbashi in DRC.
- In the East, the railway network is 3, 641 kms with 858 kms electrified between Lubumbashi and Kamina, and Tenke and Mutshaba.
- There are 10 engines for the electrified tracks in working order and another four that could be rehabilitated.
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- One of SNCC’s major problems is that they do not have enough funds to do regular maintenance on their engines nor the funds to purchase the larger spare parts required.
- There are 28 diesel electric locomotives for the non-electrified lines (most of the eastern network), but only
about 18 are operational.
The allocation should be as follows: • 8 locomotives for Lubumbashi/Sakania, • locomotives for Kolwezi and the Dilolo line, • 16 locomotives for the rest of the network.
- However, as only 18 are operational, it seems that they are allocated on an ad hoc basis with the largest
number of locomotives being placed on the Lubumbashi – Mwene Ditu (Kassai Oriental) lines where there is a large amount of trade.
- For the Lubumbashi – Kolwezi (mining), Gecamines has leased two locomotives from South Africa and another
mining company named Cargo Management also leased two locomotives from RSZ (in Zambia). - SNCC has claimed to have approximately 4,000 wagons (including open wagons, closed wagons and container
carriers). However, it seems that about 50% of these wagons are beyond repair. SNCC estimates that they have about 1,500 wagons that are in working order but nearly all of them need maintenance. Given that each locomotive can pull 16 wagons at a time and that there are currently 26 locomotives, the total requirement of wagons at any one time is 416. It would seem therefore, that the priority is not with wagons at the present time.
Axes electric: T: True or F: False Rail traction network (including distances fro towns in kms) is as follows:
• From SAKANIA to LUBUMBASHI: Diesel traction 255kms
• From LUBUMBASHI to LIKASI: Electric traction 132 kms • From LIKASI to TENKE: Electric traction 105 kms
• From TENKE to KOLWESI: Electric traction 95 kms • From KOLWESI to MUTSHABA: Electric traction 157 kms
• From MUTSHABA to KASAJI: Diesel traction 130 kms • From KASAGI to DILOLO: Diesel Traction 140 kms • From DILOLO to KISENGE: Diesel traction 168 kms
• From TENKE to LUBUDI: Electric traction 103 kms • From LUBUDI to LUENA: Electric traction 81 kms • From LUENA to BUKAMA: Electric traction 34 kms • From BUKAMA to KAMINA: Electric traction 145 kms
• From KAMINA to KABONGO: Diesel traction 201 kms • From KABONGO to KABALO: Diesel traction 246 kms
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• From KABALO to NYUNZU: Diesel traction 123 kms • From NYUNZU to KALEMIE: Diesel traction 150 kms
• From KABALO to KONGOLO: Diesel Traction 86 kms • From KONGOLO to SAMBA: Diesel traction 127 kms • From SAMBA to KINDU: Diesel traction 228 kms
• From KINDU to UBUNDU: Navigable by barge 310 kms • From UBUNDU to KISANGANI: Diesel Traction 125 kms
2.4.3. Track Totals
• TBA
2.4.4. Railway Links to Adjacent Countries
There is only one currently functioning international link:
• ZAMBIA - yes - same gauge - 1067 mm, connects with railways of Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa. This link is not operating:
• ANGOLA - yes - same gauge - 1067 mm, but link to the port of Benguela has been unusable since the 1970s.
Boat links to rail lines in these neighboring countries: • REPUBLIC OF CONGO - no direct link, but ordinary ferries across the Congo River from Kinshasa to
Brazzaville can take passengers and freight to the CONGO –Ocean Railway (same gauge 1067 mm) which runs from Brazzaville to the Atlantic port of POINTE-NOIRE.
• TANZANIA no direct link but boats take freight between Kalemie and KIGOMA from where Tanzania's Central Line runs to the seaport of Dar es Salaam; there once was a train ferry from Kalemie built in 1917; break of gauge 1067 mm/1000 mm.
These neighboring countries have rail systems, but there are no links from the Congo:
• SUDAN - no - same gauge 1067 mm • UGANDA- no - break of gauge1067 mm/1000 mm.
These neighboring countries have no rail systems: • CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC • RWANDA • BURUNDI
2.4.5. Proposed Rail Projects
In September 2007 it was reported that China would provide US$5 billion for new infrastructure projects including rehabilitation and construction of new sections to link Sakania and Lubumbashi to Matadi (3200 km), to be completed in 3 years. A line from Uganda to Kasese was proposed in 2005.
2.4.6. Stations & Dry Ports
There are several dry ports in Kinshasa. The major one is TCPK Due to incapacity to really evaluate railway network, it is quite impossible to determine ETD and ETA. In Province of Katanga, contacts were made with SNCC authorities and weekly meetings have been set up in order to better follow up tracking of wagons and locomotives. WFP should consider appointing a logistics officer in strategic town (KAMINA) to give daily/weekly reports on movement of wagons thus cargo. SNCC has an updated list of tariffs dated June 20, 2007. Please check in Annex list of tariffs.
2.5. Waterways Assessment
2.5.1. Waterways Overview
There is 15,000 kilometers of navigable waterways in DRC. Main ports and port terminals:
- BANANA (BAS CONGO) - BOMA (BAS CONGO) - MATADI (BAS CONGO)
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- KINSHASA (dry port/Capital) - BUKAVU (SOUTH KIVU) - BUMBA, GOMA (NORTH KIVU) - KALEMIE (north of KATANGA) - KINDU (MANIEMA) - KISANGANI (PROVINCE ORIENTALE) - MBANDAKA (EQUATEUR).
• The Congo River system is composed of three distinct sections - the upper, middle and lower Congo. • The Lualaba River and Luvua River join together and then continue on to the Boyoma (Stanley) Falls • Navigation is possible in the upper Congo by large vessels with low tonnage • Kisangani is situated downstream from the Boyoma Falls and is at the beginning of where the Congo River
becomes navigable… for 1,600 kms the river flows towards Kinshasa. • At first the river is narrow but soon widens as it enters the alluvial plain. • From the point where the river widens, strings of islands occur which divide the river into different arms.
• The width of the Congo River can vary from 5 km to 12 kms at the mouth of the Mongala River. • Along the banks of the river are natural levees which have been formed by deposits of silt. • When the river floods these levees are washed away and the river boundaries are increased. • The middle Congo is characterized by the narrowing of the river.
• The banks are a half-mile to a mile apart, the river is much deeper and its current is faster. • This section of the river is referred to as the Chenal (Channel) or Couloir (Corridor). • It is along this stretch of the river that its principal tributaries flow into the Congo. • They include the Ubangi River, Sangha River and the Kwa River.
• From the middle Congo (Chenal) the river divides into two, one branch forms Malebo Pool, which is 24 kms by
30 kms in size. This is the end of the middle Congo. • Downstream are the first of 30 waterfalls as the river continues to flow towards Matadi. • At Matadi, the Congo's estuary begins in a narrow channel only about 1 km wide. • Eventually it widens below Boma but islands are once again a factor, dividing the river into several arms. The
Congo now flows freely into the Atlantic Ocean.
• Due to the fact that the Congo has many tributaries, the Congo River is the biggest transportation source in Central Africa.
• The Ubangi River is a major tributary, along with the Aruwimi, Kasai, and Lomami Rivers. • The Congo River and all the streams that contribute to it together account for over 15,000 kms of navigable
routes across Central Africa.
• Barges carrying loads of 800 to 1,100 tonnes are able to navigate at least 1,000 kms of the Congo throughout the year. These barges carry fuel, wood, minerals and agricultural produce and are a communication and transportation resource for those areas that are not served by roads.
• There are three main transportation routes, which come together downstream at Kinshasa on the Malebo Pool. • These three routes have their origins in three places: Kisangani, Ilebo (on the Kasai River), and Bangui (on the
Ubangi River). • These routes have continued to aid economic development in those areas that are further inland and do not
have access to the coast for shipping, etc. • To facilitate transportation, railway systems have been built to complete the routes inland to the coastal regions
along the Atlantic Ocean. However, the river system in some areas is a drawback.
• There are only a few bridges that cross the river and its tributaries at present time, some are in urgent need of rehabilitation.
• This problem can only be solved in the future with cooperation and funds provided by the countries through which the river flows.
• The Congo River's flow and water levels are affected by the rains year round. This is due to the effects of
rainfall throughout the regions whose rivers and tributaries contribute to the Congo River that influence the fluctuations in the flow of the river.
• However, because the Congo basin is an immense area, the weather pattern in one particular region will not have much effect on the river's overall levels (for example, heavy rainfall in the northern areas that contribute to the Ubangi River may cause flooding in the region itself, but generally do not lead to a drought in a southern portion of the Congo basin). Because of the vastness of the area, by the time the river's waters join together, very little effect will be seen.
• This allows the river's flow to balance out and not change too drastically during the year.
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• Patterns have been established in the past and the river can be expected to have higher levels in December and May due to the rainy season.
• Levels are expected to be low in March and April and even lower in July in response to the dry season. • If some of the weather patterns change drastically, resulting in floodwaters arriving at the same or different
times, then the anticipated water levels will be affected accordingly. • The flow has been recorded as high as 90,000 m³ per second during the flood of 1962. Its lowest level was
recorded in 1905 at 25,000 m³ second.
• The DRC has more navigable rivers and moves more passengers and goods by boat and ferry than any other country in Africa. Kinshasa, with 7 km of river frontage occupied by wharfs and jetties is the largest inland waterways port on the continent. However, much of the infrastructure — vessels and port handling facilities — has, like the railways, suffered from poor maintenance and internal conflict.
• The total length of waterways is estimated at 15,000 km including the Congo River, its tributaries, and
unconnected lakes. • The 1,000 km Kinshasa-Kisangani route on the Congo River is the longest and best-known. • It is operated by river tugs pushing several barges lashed together, and for the hundreds of passengers and
traders these function like small floating towns. • Rather than mooring at riverside communities along the route, traders come out by canoe and small boat
alongside the river barges and transfer goods on the move. • Most waterway routes do not operate to regular schedules. • It is common for an operator to moor a barge at a riverside town and collect freight and passengers over a
period of weeks before hiring a river tug to tow or push the barge to its destination. 2.5.1.1. International Links via Inland Waterways
• Kinshasa is linked to Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, by regular boat and ferry services 3.5 kms across the Congo River.
• Kinshasa and other river ports via the Ubangui River to Bangui (Central African Republic). • Goma and Bukavu on Lake Kivu to Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu in Rwanda. • Kalemie, Kulundu-Uvira and Moba on Lake Tanganyika to Kigoma (Tanzania), Bujumbura (Burundi) and
Mpulungu (Zambia). • Kasenga and Pweto on the Luapula River-Lake Mweru system to Nchelenge, Kashikishi and Kashiba in
Zambia. • Lake Albert: two small ports on the DRC side, Kisenye near Bunia and Mahadi-Port in the north can link to
Ugandan ports at Butiabo and Pakwach (served by Uganda Railways) on the Albert Nile, which is navigable as far as Nimule in southern Sudan. Water transport is conducted principally in small craft, and commercial water transport is relatively absent.
• Lake Edward: located within national parks, settlements are small, water transport is conducted principally in small craft, and commercial water transport is absent.
2.5.1.2. Domestic Links via Inland Waterways The middle Congo River and its tributaries from the east are the principal domestic waterways in the DRC. The two principal river routes are:
• Kinshasa to Mbandaka and Kisangani on the River Congo • Kinshasa to Ilebo on the Kasai River
The most-used domestic lake waterways are:
• Kalemie to Kalundu-Uvira on Lake Tanganyika • Bukavu to Goma on Lake Kivu • Fimi River to Inongo on Lake Mai-Ndombe • Irebu on the Congo to Bikoro on Lake Tumba • Kasenga to Pweto on the Luapula-Mweru system • Kisenye to Mahadi-Port on Lake Albert.
2.5.1.3. Atlantic Ocean Matadi – Railhead for portage railway to Kinshasa Draft: 6.4 m Banana – Oil terminal for pipeline to Kinshasa Boma 2.5.1.4. Inland River Ports
• Bumba • Ilebo – Railhead • Kindu – Railhead
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• Kinshasa – Railhead • Kisangani – Railhead • Mbandaka
2.5.1.5. Lake Tanganyika
• Kalemie – Railhead • Kalundu-Uvira • Moba
2.5.1.6. Lake Kivu
• Bukavu • Idjwi • Goma
Régie des voies fluviales - Directeur Technique: Georges GULEMVUGA [email protected] – Tel : +243 818 970 966 2.5.2. River/Lake Port Assessment River transport is the most important way of transporting in a country where there are few passable roads. It is also significantly cheaper than road/rail transport. It is equally important for the passenger traffic. There are 15,000 kms of navigable waterways in DRC, consisting chiefly of the Congo and Kasai rivers and their tributaries, which reach out into almost all sections of the country. Except North East, the river transport forms the primary transport network in DRC. The importance of movement of cargo via river transport would likely increase even in the future River transport was under the control of the Office National des Transport du Zaire, which in the mid - 1970’s operated a fleet of over 700 barges, more than 100 tugboats, and some twenty-five to thirty motor vessels of other types. The fleet was in fairly in good condition but operational efficiency was relatively low. In 1977 Mobutu announced that the ONATRA monopoly on river transport was to end and declared that anyone who had the means could build river boats and operate cargo and passenger services freely. The movement of cargo via river transport is two ways. One is the transporting of cargo to the different provinces from Kinshasa which is related mainly to the imported cargo through Matadi Port and cement. The second one is the transportation of especially agricultural products from the different parts of the country into Kinshasa. 2.5.2.1. Kinshasa Ports There are River and Dry ports in Kinshasa.
• River Ports: One is managed by ONATRA (TCPK), and the others are managed by private companies (TFCE, NOCAFEX, and MPAKASA).
• Dry Ports: Most of them are managed private companies (generally managed by freight forwarding agents) except for one called TCPK which is managed by ONATRA.
2.5.2.1.1. Kinshasa River Ports TCPK:
• TCPK is the largest river port. • This company is an extension of the port of Matadi • The length of the quay is 1,560 m for a maximum capacity of 20 barges. • The bonded yard/storage area measures 107,532 m² (asphalt surface) • 82,500 m² for containers storage (more or less 4000 TEU’s) • 25,032 m² for break bulk cargo and timber logs • 60,500 m² of storage facilities
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• Handling Equipment Shore cranes: 1 x 45 Mt for handling of containers; 1 x 35 Mt for timber logs, 1 Reach Stacker
Tariffs applied are the same as ONATRA’s
Contact Person at the Port
Maritime agent/focal person Norbert MANGUMBU
Position/Title Directeur du Port
Company ONATRA
Contact details +243 898 874 095
• Storage Facilities
• The ONATRA Beach has quite large storage facility which has a rail siding .Its warehouse has an area of 2,400 m² which is now empty.
• The rental charge is US$0.35 per m² • The warehouses are old and lack maintenance. • They were rented by the different importers and local traders.
TFCE:
• This company has its own private access to the Congo River located in Kinshasa. TFCE is also the largest private barge company. It is part of the BLATNNER Group comprised of GTM/Freight forwarding company and ENERGIE, a transport company.
• TFCE has two private beaches in Kinshasa from which it operates its fleet of barges. It also has two private
beaches in Equateur Province – one at Mogalo and one at Binga. Both ports are important for dispatching agricultural products to Kinshasa.
• TFCE is the only barge company to have installed satellite tracking on their barges. The barges have an
expatriate Load Master who accompanies the barge to ensure that no trading goes on during the journey.
• Capacity
TFCE has some 60 barges with varying capacities.
• Port Cargo Handling Equipment
Port Cargo Equipment (Operational)
Quantity Capacity
Shore Cranes 4 N/A
Mobile Cranes N/A N/A
• Container Facilities There is space for 20 containers.
• Port Costs TFCE’s costs are inclusive of loading and transport.
• Security Access to port is very well controlled. Security is good.
• Transport Corridors The main river axes are as follows:
• Kinshasa – Mbandaka, Lisala, Bumba, Kisangani (1734 kms) • Kinshasa – Ilebo connects to the railway down to Lubumbashi and Sakania • Kinshasa – Kikwit • Kinshasa – Zongo/Bangui • Kinshasa – Ouessa
Contact Person at the Port
Maritime agent/focal person Mathieu PHILLIS
Position/Title Managing Director
Company TFCE
Contact details +243 998 635 230
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• Storage Facilities TFCE’s ports both have warehouses with a total storage capacity of around 2,000 Tonnes NOCAFEX: Nocafex is a private company with its own private access to the Congo River located in Kinshasa. Their quay measures 100 m. The length of this quay and their handling equipment allows operations of 6 barges at the same time
Capacity: NOCAFEX has 10 barges and 5 tug boats (capacity 250 horsepower)
• 6 x 250 Mt • 1 x 350 Mt • 1 x 450 Mt
• Port Cargo Handling Equipment
Port Cargo Equipment (Operational)
Quantity Capacity
Shore Cranes 3 8 Mt, 5 Mt, 2 Mt
Mobile Cranes 4 60 Mt, 40 Mt, 35 Mt, 20 Mt
Available Storage (covered) N/A 10,000 m²
Available Storage (open air) N/A m³
• Port Costs NOCAFEX’s costs are inclusive of loading and transport. Tariffs depend on client, and volume.
• Security Access to port is very well controlled. Security is good. Transport Corridors Upon request of client, this company will offer all routings possible. Their main ports called are Kisangani, Mbandaka, Ilebo, Bandoundou, Bumba, and Lisasa. MPAKASSA: Mpakassa is a private company with its own private access to the Congo River located in Kinshasa. Their quay measures 170 meters. The length of this quay and their handling equipment allow operations of 8 barges at the same time.
• Capacity
MPAKASSA has 13 barges and 7 tug boats (capacity from 250 to 540 horse power) • 1 x 60 MT • 1 x 150 MT • 1 x 160 MT • 1 x 230 MT • 1 x 240 MT • 1 x 260 MT • 1 x 300 MT • 1 x 350 MT • 1 x 380 MT • 1 x 550 MT • 1 x 800 MT
Contact Person at the Port
Maritime agent/focal person Jean Claude HOOLANS
Position/Title Managing Director
Company NOCAFEX
Contact details +243 819 917 335
Contact Person at the Port
Maritime agent/focal person Omar BARKA
Position/Title Managing Director
Company MPAKASA
Contact details +243 998 311 430
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• Port Cargo Handling Equipment
Port Cargo Equipment (Operational)
Quantity Capacity
Shore Cranes 2 2 MT, 3,5 MT
Mobile Cranes 2 40 MT, 20 MT
Other 1 (Reach Stacker) 20 MT
• Port Costs Mpakassa costs are inclusive of loading and transport.
• Security Access to port is very well controlled. Security is good.
• Transport Corridors All corridors depend on draft. Company should be contacted for transport corridor request. 2.5.2.1.2. Kinshasa Dry Ports
• Most dry ports are bonded, they have yard space (for containers) and/or warehouses. • The proper term used for these ports is EPC (Entrepot Public Concede). • All State authorities (customs/OFIDA, OCC) are represented in these dry ports.
These dry ports can be used to:
• Transfer bonded goods from Matadi / Boma ports • Obtain customs clearance in Kinshasa • Such solution may be used in case of missing documents (exoneration) at entry point.
The major dry ports in Kinshasa are:
• TCK, SDV AGETRAF, GTM, and COMEXAS. • Handling equipment varies according to the Company operating these dry ports.
2.5.2.2. MBANDAKA Description
• Mbandaka is on the Congo River in the Equator Province and goes through Bandundu, Occidental Province and Bangui.
• All traffic from Mbandaka is on the Congo River, Ubangi and affluent with ONATRA and also with local transport companies (TFCE, MPAKASA …) that have 100-1,000 Mt barges capacities.
Contact Person at the Port
Maritime agent/focal person N/A
Position/Title Directeur commercial
Company ONATRA
Contact details 177 Boulevard 30 Juin, Kinshasa
Location Details
River/Lake name Congo
Port Name Mbandaka
Region / District Equator
Towns or cities (closest) Mbandaka
• Port Cargo Handling Equipment The port has shore cranes of 6 & 10 tonne capacity which are not in good condition. It was not possible to make sure whether this equipmens were in working condition.
Port Cargo Equipment (Operational)
Quantity Capacity
Shore Cranes Information not available 6 – 10 MT
Mobile Cranes N/A N/A
Bagging Machines Not applicable Not applicable
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Silo Facilities Not applicable Not applicable
Vacuvators Not applicable Not applicable m²
Available Storage (covered) Information not available m³
Available Storage (open air) Information not available m³
• Container Facilities
Container Facilities
20 ft 40ft
Container facilities No No
Daily off-take capacity
No of
Containers
Container Freight Stations (CFS) No No
Number of CFS N/A N/A
Capacity of CFS N/A N/A
• Clearance and Taxes No taxes are payable on internal cargo movements.
• Transport Corridors Equator Province: Mbandaka, Lukolela, Basankusu, Boende, Bokungu Befori, Lisala, Bumba, Bogandaga, Djolu, Makanza, Ingende, Ikela, Imese, Businga, Zongo and Kisangani are the main ports. River axis in the Equator Province:
• Lukoloela – Mbandaka • Mbandaka – Lolanga • Mbandaka – Makanza – Lisala • Lisala – Bumba Kisangani (Orientale zone)
Other corridors:
• Mbandaka – Ingende • Ingende – Boende • Boende – Bokungu • Bokungu – Ikela
Itineraries:
• From Mbandaka on the river Ikeleba to Bolomba • From Mbandaka to Lolanga up to Mnapoko and Basankunsu • From Magania to Befale (Lopori river)
2.5.2.3. KISANGANI PORT
• It is the nation’s major inland port after Kinshasa. • The Boyoma Falls (consisting of seven cataracts) located just above Kisangani prevent any river navigation for
about 90 km. • All traffic from Kisangani is on the Congo River with ONATRA and some local transport companies that have
100 – 1,000 Mt barges capacities.
Contact Person at the Port
Maritime agent/focal person N/A
Position/Title Directeur commercial
Company ONATRA
Contact details 177 Boulevard 30 Juin, Kinshasa
Location Details
River/Lake name Congo River
Port Name Kisangani Port
Region / District Oriental Province
Towns or cities (closest) Kisangani
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• Port Cargo Handling Equipment
Port Cargo Equipment (Operational)
Quantity Capacity
Shore Cranes 5 100 – 500 MT
Mobile Cranes Information not available Information not available
Bagging Machines Not applicable Not applicable
Silo Facilities Not applicable Not applicable
Vacuvators Not applicable Not applicable m²
Available Storage (covered) 3 Information not availalbe m³
Available Storage (open air) Information not available Information not available m³
Other (specify) Not applicable Not applicable • Container Facilities • Port Costs • Clearance and Taxes
No clearance required on internal port • Transport Corridors
• The principal river routes are the continuous, navigable section of the Congo River extending 1,734 kms from Kinshasa to Kisangani.
• Kindu-Ubundu (310 kms). The Chemin de Fer des UELES has activities mainly in: Kisangani, Buta, Isiro, Bunia, Yangambi, Opala, Ubundu, and Lubutu.
• Storage Facilities
• ONATRA has 3 big warehouse 10,000 capacities each, and also warehouse near the rail in Ubundu. There are other warehouses availability in Kisangani
The Chemin de Fer des UELES has warehouse in the following places:
Warehouses of the UELES Capacity
Bunia 100 Mt
Buta 30 Mt
Isiro 200 Mt
Bumba 200 Mt The existing warehouses are in good condition and palets are available 2.5.2.4. Goma Port
• The Port of Goma has three separate areas – two private quays and one run by the State company SNCC • WFP uses one warehouse with a capacity of approximately 600 Tonnes. • One quay is used exclusively by the barge company ACT which has a private, quiet quay (Beach Bisengimana). • They have a small warehouse by the quay that can store approximately 100 Mt and have one barge with a
capacity of 250 Mt. The second area is chaotic with many small local barges accosting. • There is one larger company, Société Elmay et Frères, which has three barges, with a capacity of 300 Mt (but
which also carries passengers) and two smaller barges with capacities of 100 Mt and 70 Mt.
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Contact Person at the Port
Maritime agent/focal person DUNIA
Position/Title CHEF DE PORT
Company GOMA PORT
Contact details +243 994 005 689
Location Details
River/Lake name Lake Kivu
Port Name Port SNCC Goma
Region / District North Kivu
Towns or cities (closest) Goma • Capacity
• The total capacity of the port is about 10,000 tonnes per month. • SNCC’s capacity is about 3,200 Mt per month. • There are approximately 18 barges operating on the lake, of which 4 are passenger services. • Another four barges transport both food and cargo and the 10 other barges transport only cargo.
SNCC has the following barges:
• D1 of 100 Mt • D2 of 100 Mt • D3 of 110 Mt • D4 and D5 are 129 Mt each. Mikeno of 130 Mt and one motorized barge of 120 Mt • Total capacity = 818Mt • The barges are capable of two rotations per week so if used to full capacity SNCC could transport about
1,600Mt per week or 6,500Mt per month.
Bulk Container General Cargo Capacity
MT/month MT/month MT/month
Total handling capacity of the port Information not available
Information not available Approx 10,000 Mt
Monthly activity of the port Information not available
Information not available 7,000 Mt Jan 2007
• Discharge rate
Discharges Rates
(MT/Day) Bulk Bagged
to warehouse Information not available 200
to trucks Information not available 320
to rail-wagons Information not available N/A
to barges Information not available N/A
to bagging Information not available There is a handling company AMAPOG which is used by all the barge companies to load and discharge the barges.
• Port Cargo Handling Equipment There is no port handling equipment in the Port of Goma.
• Container Facilities There are no container facilities in the Port of Goma.
• Port Costs Barge owners have to pay US$35 for each departure from the port. Goods using this route have already been customs cleared.
• Security Security is not strictly enforced around the port areas. Lake ports are not aware of ISPS compliance.
• Transport Corridors The principal route is the Lake Kivu. The time to cover the distance by loaded barge is: Goma – Bukavu: 12 hours
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• Storage Facilities
Warehouse Owner Total Warehouses Capacity Mt Monthly Rent (US$)
SNCC 2 600Mt + 200 Mt
ACT 1 100 Mt SNCC’s warehouse is split into two 2.5.2.5. Bukavu Port • Description
• Bukavu is situated on Lake Kivu. • Its international frontiers are Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania. • Its provincial frontiers are the provinces of North Kivu, Maniena, and Katanga. • Its surface equals 96,130 km²
• Access
• by road from KIGALI through the frontier post in RUZIZI • by road from BUJUMBURA by the frontier post of UVIRA • by boat from GOMA on the Lake KIVU • by its own airport in KAVUMU • by the airport of KAMEMBE (Cyangugu, in Rwanda)
• All traffic from Goma to Bukavu is on the Lake Kivu. • SNCC is the major transporter but there are a number of other private barge companies with capacities varying
from 100 Mt to 300 Mt.
• There are at least six separate areas of the port. The largest area is managed by the state company SNCC. Other quays are operated by ACT, Office des Routes, Safina, Elmay et Frères and Biega and Bralima, the beer company.
• The additional cost of transporting by truck for the time being is about US$8 per Mt
Contact Person at the Port
Maritime agent/focal person Mr. EMENE
Position/Title Chef de Service Transport
Company SNCC
Contact details +243 813 134 848
Location Details
River/Lake name Lake Kivu
Port Name Bukavu Port
Region / District South Kivu
Towns or cities (closest) Bukavu
• Capacity
Bulk Container General Cargo Capacity
MT/month MT/month MT/month
Total handling capacity of the port N/A N/A 10,000
Monthly activity of the port N/A N/A 3,000 • Discharge rates
Discharges Rates
(MT/Day) Bulk Bagged
to warehouse N/A
to trucks N/A 80
to rail-wagons N/A
to barges N/A
to bagging N/A
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• Port Cargo Handling Equipment
Port Cargo Equipment (Operational)
Quantity Capacity
Shore Cranes N/A
Mobile Cranes N/A
Bagging Machines N/A
Silo Facilities N/A
Vacuvators N/A m²
Available Storage (covered) N/A 3,000 m³
Available Storage (open air) N/A m³
Other (specify) N/A • Container Facilities
• There is no container that belongs to the SNCC; all containers are for private companies. • Port Costs
• Operations at the port are done manually by daily laborers always available. • Each part of the port has its own labor company. • SNCC has its own laborers who charge US$ 2 Mt
• Clearance and Taxes
• Commodities arriving by lake are internal in DRC and therefore there are no taxes/clearing costs to be paid. • Transport Corridors
• The principal route is the Lake Kivu. • The time to cover the distance is: Goma – Bukavu: 12 hours
• Storage Facilities
Port Total warehouse Capacity Mt Monthly/rent $
Bukavu 1 700 Storage facilities at the port of Bukavu belong to SNCC. 2.5.2.6. Uvira Port (near Kalundu)
• Description Uvira is situated on Lake Tanganyika and can receive cargo from Kigoma (Tanzania) or Mpulungu (Zambia). SNCC has three barges used generally from Kigoma to Uvira:
• 1 barge 800 Mt - Katumbi • 1 barge 600 Mt - Lukuga • 1 barge 400 Mt - Tembwe
They also operate a number of other barges on the lake:
• barges of 300 Mt - Africa, Kantaga 1 & Rafiki 1 • barges of 100 Mt - Baraka and Rafiki 2 • 1 barge of 50 Mt - Caritas
There are also a large number of private barges in Uvira.
• Length of principal quay - 180 m • Length of other quay - 150 m
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• Original Draft - 7.44 m • Actual Draft - 3.08 m (dry season) – 4.02 m (rainy season) • Distance from quay to warehouse: 9 meters • Total warehouse capacity - 5,300 Mt
Contact Person at the Port
Maritime agent/focal person Norbert Rugusha ZIHARLIWA
Position/Title Responsible Maritime
Company SNCC
Contact details +243 994 261 163 or +243 853 052 472 Contact person at AGETRAF (Freight Forwarder and clearing Agent): Gilbert KUFUIDI: +243 998 623 471 or +243 994 037 893 SHADRACK: +243 994 037 893 Contact person at OCC in Uvira: Benjamin HALU ZUNGBALI +243 998 507 127 Contact person at OFIDA in Uvira: Mr. KUNABA +243 998 298 702 Other Contact person for Port Authority: SHABANI KALALA +243 997 721 717
Location Details
River/Lake name Lake Tanganyika
Port Name Uvira Port
Region / District South Kivu
Towns or cities (closest) Uvira
• Capacity
Bulk Container General Cargo Capacity
MT/month MT/month MT/month
Total handling capacity of the port Information not available Not applicable
Local Imports: 19,446 Mt Local area Exports: 2,887 Mt
International Imports: 35,180 Mt International Exports: 633 Mt
Monthly activity of the port 9,000 Mt N/A 9,000 Mt
• Discharge Rates
Discharges Rates
(MT/Day) Bulk Bagged
to warehouse Information not available
to trucks Information not available 700
to rail-wagons Not applicable 0
to barges Information not available 300
to bagging Information not available
• Port Cargo Handling Equipment
Port Cargo Equipment (Operational)
Quantity Capacity
Shore Cranes 1 30 Mt (no longer operational – needs maintenance)
Mobile Cranes 1
1
10 Mt – needs general maintenance and spare parts 15 Mt – belongs to WFP but needs maintenance
Bagging Machines N/A
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Available Storage (covered) N/A 4,500 m³
Available Storage (open air) Not recommended N/A m³
Other – Metallic pallet 1 (belongs to SNCC) 5MT
• Container Facilities
• There is no container that belongs to the SNCC; all containers are for private companies. • Formalities are the same as in the other ports. Agetraf is WFP’s forwarding agent in Uvira.
• Transport Corridors • Kigoma – Uvira • Mpulungu - Uvira
• Storage Facilities
Port Total warehouse Capacity MT Monthly/rent $
Uvira 1 - WFP 1,300 US$ 800
Uvira No information on number of warehouses 5,300 No information
2.5.2.7. Kalemie Port
• Description
• Kalemie, formerly Albertville, is a town on the western shore of Lake Tanganyika in the DRC. • The town is next to the exit of the Lukuga River flowing out from Lake Tanganyika to the Lualaba River, to the
west of KIGOMA in TANZANIA. It is the main entry point from Tanzania to DRC. • The port at Kalemie was built to connect the Great Lakes rail line (from the Kabalo junction on the Lualaba
River) to the Tanzanian lake port and railhead at KIGOMA, from where the Tanzanian Central Railway Line runs to the seaport of DAR ES SALAAM.
• The port was built with a 130 m wharf and 3 mobile cranes, giving it a capacity of 500 Mt per day with two shifts. Kalemie Port is operated by the railway company SNCC which also operates the railways in DRC (except for the Matadi-Kinshasa line) as well as boat services on the eastern waterways in the country.
• The cranes are non functional, and vessels cannot reach the wharf due to silting up of the lake next to it. • The railway line for 100 km west of Kalemie is 'much degraded' and not fully operational. • Kalemie Port is also used by boat services to the northern Lake Tanganyika ports of Kalundu-Uvira and
BUJUMBURA in BURUNDI and southwards to Moba and MPULUNGU in ZAMBIA. • SNCC has a fleet of 4 barges (one of which is dedicated to coal) but there are at least 30 private barges that
operate on the lake. • SNCC is currently rehabilitating an additional barge to satisfy increased demand for barge transport. • The barges have a capacity of between 500 to 1,000 Mt but the lake has not been dredged for many years. • During the dry season from May to December only barges of 200 Mt capacity can enter the port.
The port and the railway station are adjacent to each other.
Contact Person at the Port
Maritime agent/focal person Leya Mwenge
Position/Title ADMINISTRATEUR DELEGUE GENERAL
Company SNCC
Contact details +243 818 153 718
Location Details
River/Lake name Lake Tanganyika
Port Name Kalemie Port/SNCC
Region / District Katanga Province
Towns or cities (closest) Kalemie • Capacity
Bulk Container General Cargo Capacity
MT/month MT/month MT/month
Total handling capacity of the port
Monthly activity of the port 15000 Mt 15,000 Mt
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• Discharge Rates
Discharges Rates
(MT/Day) Bulk Bagged
to warehouse
to trucks Max 200 Mt or rail wagons
to rail-wagons
to barges
to bagging • Port Cargo Handling Equipment
• There are three mobile cranes that are operational when electricity is available. • One is located on the end quay and is principally used for coal. • The other two can be used for general cargo.
Port Cargo Equipment (Operational)
Quantity Capacity
Shore Cranes N/A
Mobile Cranes 3 5 MT
Bagging Machines N/A
Silo Facilities N/A
Vacuvators N/A M²
Available Storage (covered) m³
Available Storage (open air) 6 000 m³
• Container Facilities
• There is no container that belongs to the SNCC; all containers are for private companies.
• Port Costs
• The cost for discharging is US$3 Mt using the port cranes • The cost for discharging is US$2.20 per MT using laborers • WFP has a short list of three companies for labor: GALMECO, AGEMACO and AMAPECO.
• Transport Corridors
Kigoma - Kalemie Kalemie - Uvira Kalemie - Moba Moba - Uvira Mpulungu (Zambia)- Kalemie / Uvira/ Moba Kabimba – Uvira/Moba
• Storage Facilities
Port Total Warehouses Capacity Mt Monthly Rent (US$)
Kalemie 1 1,000 $1,000
• There is other existing infrastructure in the port that need to be renovated – approximately 3,000 tonnes. • Several other large buildings are used by the state services with a capacity of approximately 2,000 tonnes.
2.5.2.8. Kasenyi Port (near Bunia)
• Kasenyi, once a thriving city port on the shores of Lake Albert, is situated on the Congolese side of Lake Albert (Load port is Toroko on the Ugandan side).
• Kasenyi is a private port owned and operated by SDV. • There is another quay owned by the state but which is not operational.
Contact Person at the Port
Maritime agent/focal person Philippe Mvuyekune
Position/Title Head of SDV Agency Bunia
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Company SDV
Contact details +243 998 765 074
Location Details
River/Lake name Lake Albert
Port Name Kasenyi Port
Region / District Ituri Province
Towns or cities (closest) Bunia
• Capacity
• The large barges operating on Lake Albert are owned and operated by SDV. The fleet consists of:
• boats with a capacity of 45 Mt • boats with a capacity of 100 Mt • boats with a capacity of 50 Mt • Shipping time from Toroko to Kasenyi = 4 hours
There are a number of other local wooden barges that operate but which cannot be used for transporting food commodities in sound condition.
Bulk Container General Cargo Capacity
MT/month MT/month MT/month
Total handling capacity of the port Not handled 41 TEU’s / month Max 800 Mt
Monthly activity of the port
• Discharge Rates
• There are no storage facilities in Kasenyi. • Some old hangars could be refurbished with a capacity of 400 Mt
• Port Cargo Handling Equipment
• There is one working shore crane which handles containers. • General cargo is discharged by manual handlers. • There is no shortage of workers available but offloading capacity is only about 80 Mt per day
Port Cargo Equipment (Operational)
Quantity Capacity
Shore Cranes 1 Information not available
Mobile Cranes Not applicable Not applicable
Bagging Machines Not applicable Not applicable
Silo Facilities Not applicable Not applicable
Vacuvators Not applicable Not applicable m²
Available Storage (covered) 400 Mt needs rehab Information not available m³
Available Storage (open air) Information not available Information not available m³
Other (specify) N/A N/A • Container Facilities
• There are no container facilities in Kasenyi. • Containers are transshipped onto trucks immediately.
• Port Costs
• Port costs are not available since SDV quotes integrated prices from Kampala including road transport. • It would not be feasible to organize transport and port operations separately as all cargo shipped has to be
immediately transshipped onto trucks in Kasenyi. • Clearance and Taxes
• Customs clearance is undertaken by SDV at a cost of US$2 / Mt. • An “Emergency Declaration” is completed and submitted to OFIDA. • OFIDA sign the declaration and remit to SDV who send it to Kinshasa for final legalization.
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2.5.2.9. Kindu Port
• The city of Kindu sits in Congo's interior, 2,000 kms up river from Kinshasa. • Kindu has no running water, only sporadic electricity and almost no gasoline. • There are no passable roads, and the only commercial goods come in by plane or after being pushed up river
for days in dugout canoes. • With the railway ending at Kindu, it is necessary for goods destined to and from Kisangani to be shipped along
the river Congo between Kindu and Ubundu, where the rail links once again up to Kisangani. • SNCC has 20 closed wagons in working order with a capacity of 20 Mt each. • There are an additional 5 open wagons with a capacity of 40 Mt. • There are 55 wagons that are not in working order. • The cost from Kisangani to Ubundu is US$0.16 Mt / km (cost provided by Head of SNCC Ubundu). • The journey from Kindu to Ubundu takes 4 days and coming down from Ubundu to Kindu the journey takes one
week. Therefore only two journeys a week can be done. • The cost by river is US$0.16 Mt / km • Villagers have been working for months to revamp the 900 miles of track almost entirely by hand. • Officials hope reopening the railway will revive the region's economy.
Contact Person at the Port
Maritime agent/focal person Information not available
Position/Title Information not available
Company SNCC
Contact details Information not available Location Details
River/Lake name Congo River
Port Name Kindu Port
Region / District Maniema
Towns or cities (closest) Kindu
• Capacity
Bulk Container General Cargo Capacity
MT/month MT/month MT/month
Total handling capacity N/A N/A N/A
Monthly activity of the port
• Discharge Rates
Discharges Rates
(MT/Day) Bulk Bagged
to warehouse Information not available N/A
to trucks
to rail-wagons
to barges
to bagging
• Port Cargo Handling Equipment
Port Cargo Equipment (Operational)
Quantity Capacity
Shore Cranes N/A N/A
Mobile Cranes
Bagging Machines
Silo Facilities
Vacuvators m²
Available Storage (covered) m³
Available Storage (open air) m³
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• Container Facilities
• There are no container facilities at Kindu Port 2.5.2.10. Mpulungu Port • Description
• Mpulungu is a town in the northern province of Zambia, at the southern tip of Lake Tanganyika. • It is a river entry point to North and South Katanga as well as south Kivu and landlocked to Zambia’s only port. • From Mpulungu, boats reach DRC, Tanzania and Burundi. The MV Liemba ferry sails from Mpulungu to
Kasanga and Kigoma in western Tanzania, with connections from there to Bujumbura.
Contact Person at the Port
Maritime agent/focal person Whiteson Mubanga
Position/Title Operations Manager
Company Mpulungu Harbour Management Ltd
Contact details [email protected] +260 97 868 577
Location Details
Country Zambia
Province Northern
Town or city (closest) Mbala
Port Name Mpulungu
Latitude (N/S Decimal Degrees) S 08°45’
Longitude (E/W Decimal Degrees) E 40.06’
• Capacity
Bulk Container General Cargo Capacity
MT/month MT/month MT/month
Total handling capacity of the port - 10,000 20,000
Monthly activity of the port - Minimal 6,000
• Discharge Rates
Discharges Rates
(Mt / day) Bulk Bagged
to warehouse ? ?
to trucks ? ?
to rail-wagons ? ?
to barges ? ?
to bagging ? • Port Cargo Handling Equipment
• The port has forklifts ranging from 2.5 Mt to 5 Mt capacities. • Clamps for holding drums and special clamps for holding paper reels are in good condition. • Slides and cranes are also used for loading bagged cargo.
Port Cargo Equipment (Operational)
Quantity Capacity
Shore Cranes 2 8 Mt & 45 Mt
Mobile Cranes 1 5 Mt
Bagging Machines No
Silo Facilities No
Vacuvators No m²
Available Storage (covered) 4 warehouses 45m x 30m x 20m m³
Available Storage (open air) No m³
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• Container Facilities
• There are no container facilities at Mpulungu Port • Port Costs
• Not available • Clearance and Taxes
• Information not available
• Transport Corridors
• Mpulungu can be accessed either from Dar-es-Salaam or from Zambia. • From Mpulungu, Moba, Kalemie and Uvira can be accessed in South Katanga, North Katanga and South Kivu
respectively.
Exit Border Point From Zambia Transport Mode Receiving Corridor
Kasumbalesa Road Lubumbashi
Sakania Rail Lubumbashi
Chiengi Road Pweto
Nchelenge Water Kilwa
Mpulungu Water Water 2.6. Storage Facilities Assessment ILS Storage Capacity inside DRC
• GOMA 720 m² • BEN 360 m² • BUNIA 240 m²
WFP Storage Capacity inside DRC
• GOMA 6,000 Mt • BENI 1,800 Mt • BUKAVU 3,500 Mt • UVIRA 1,500 Mt
Trans-Shipment Hubs/Corridors
• KIGOMA 4,200 Mt • NALUKONGO 15,000 Mt • TORORO 15,000 Mt • KIGALI 10,000 Mt • GISENYI 1,800 Mt • ISAKA 16,500 Mt
KINSHASA
• In Kinshasa, WFP has warehouses with capacity of 3,000 Mt. • Storage is located in container yard and warehousing complex of Congo Containers. • It is rented from SDV Agetraf/Congo Containers. • SDV Agetraf provides laborers, security guards, and is also responsible for regular fumigation. • Warehouse has a rail siding and is secure • There are no storage facilities in Matadi although this corridor is an important one in terms of cargo tonnage. • ONATRA does not have storage facilities to rent.
GOMA
• WFP has 5 warehouses at present time. • Three of the buildings are situated within and next to office compound. • One is located next to office recently rented from OFIDA authorities. • One is at the port used free of charge from SNCC. • SPS is the labor company used at TMK Warehouse and AMAPOG at SNCC warehouse. • There are no private pest control companies in GOMA. • Pest control is a problem at the port warehouse as adjacent warehouse run by SNCC is not clean.
BUKAVU
• Warehouse space used/rented by WFP in Bukavu is owned by the OFFICE NATIONAL DE CAFÉ. • Warehouse space is also rented by ICRC. Visited during LCA, warehouse appears in good shape. • Building is suitable, goods are protected (put on palettes), warehouse in adequately ventilated and secured by
guards.
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• As warehouse is located on land next to Lake Kivu, construction work is underway to have direct access to lake by the means on a pontoon. This will facilitate transport of goods to different sites.
• WFP warehouses are available in Bukavu. ACF and UNHCR have small warehouses. • There are no pest control companies in Bukavu.
BUNIA
• WFP rents a warehouse from TABACONGO. Most of WFP’s implementing partners also have warehouses in Bunia.
• There are other warehouses available for renting. • There should be a greater demand from the commercial sector fro warehouse space once N2 road from
Kisangani to Bunia is completed. • WFP has a contract with ETABLISSEMENT 2M who employs 30 handlers and additional laborers can be added
if necessary. Finding labour is not a problem in Bunia. • There are no pest control companies in Bunia.
KALEMIE
• WFP has two concrete warehouses. One has a capacity of 800 Mt and the other of 200 Mt. • These warehouses are situated within the office compound. • The 800 Mt building is rented out to FHI (Food for Hungry International) due to the cost of the complex and in
order to assist FHI as part of the logistics cluster. • The problem with warehouses within the office complex is that they are situated about 7 kms from the port and
the main rail station. As the majority of the commodities are to be transported by rail, this means a doubling of costs trucking commodities back to railway station, adjacent to port.
• WFP has therefore identified a large warehouse at the railway station which SNCC is prepared to rent to WFP. • Storage capacity is approximately 1,000 Mt and is situated next to a rail siding. • There are no private pest control companies in Kalemie.
UVIRA
• WFP’S warehouse is located in the port of Kalundu, 10 kms from town of Uvira. • There are no pest control companies in Uvira.
2.6.1. Commercial Storage
• Not available 2.6.2. Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
• Storage space capacity has been made available through ILS (Inter Agency Logistics Services). • Requests should be directed to WFP/ILS. • WFP has storage facilities in 17 different locations countrywide in DRC. • This storage may be provided in LKinshasa, Goma, Kalemie, Mbandaka, and Lubumbashi. • More than 15 users are already using ILS storage service throughout the DRC which in terms of numbers
represents 25 requests – 4,000 m³ – 1,400 m³ of humanitaqrian NFI’s managed and stored with ILS support.
Location Organization Sharing
Possibility Capacity
Mt / m² / m³ Type Condition
Goma/ TMK WFP Yes 2,500 Mt Concrete Good condition
Goma/ TMK WFP Yes 450 Mt Concrete Good condition
Goma/SNCC port WFP Yes 500 Mt Concrete Needs repair Goma/Maison ML/ Musanganya WFP Yes 650 Mt Concrete Good condition
Goma/OFIDA WFP Yes Unknown Concrete Good condition
Kalemie/principal warehouse WFP Yes 800 Mt Concrete
Kalemie/secondary warehouse WFP Yes 200 Mt Concrete
Kalemie WFP Yes 400 Mt Wiikhall A
Kalemie WFP Yes 400 Mt Wiikhall B
Uvira/Kalundu/SNCC Port WFP Yes 1,300 Mt Concrete
Bunia/Tabacongo WFP Yes 1,500 Mt Concrete Needs repair
Lubumbashi/HUILCO WFP Yes 4,500 Mt Concrete
Lubumbashi/Tabacongo WFP Yes Concrete
Kindu/SNCC WFP Yes 800 Mt Concrete
Beni/Societe Djumbo WFP Yes 2,500 Mt Concrete
Bukavu/ONC WFP Yes 1,500 Mt ?
Bukavu/ONC WFP Yes ?? Mt ?
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Mbandaka/ONATRA WFP Yes 3,000 Mt Concrete Needs repair Mbandaka/office warehouse Milona-exdesirs Yes 1,000 Mt Concrete
Gemena/SCIBE CONGO Yes 200 Mt
Gemena/COMIGEM Yes 300 Mt
Maniema/SNCC Yes 800 Mt
Kalundu/SNCC Yes 1,300 Mt
Kinshasa/TFCE Yes 1,500 Mt
Dubie APEDE Yes 400 Mt Wiikhall10x24
Mitwaba ACP Yes 400 Mt Wiikhall10x24
Mitwaba GTZ Yes 110 Mt Wiikhall 9x5
Bukama WFP Yes 400 Mt Wiikhall 10x24
Kilwa WFP Yes 400 Mt Wiikhall 10x24
Moba WFP Yes 400 Mt Wiikhall 10x24
Pweto Reach Italia Yes 400 Mt Wiikhall 10x24
Dubie Reach Italia Yes 400 Mt Wiikhall 9x4
Kalemie Solidarite Yes 400 Mt
Kalemie CRS Yes 400 Mt
Bukavu UNICEF Yes 400 Mt
Goma WFP Yes 400 Mt
Goma ILS Yes 400 Mt
Goma ILS Yes 400 Mt
Bunia WFP Yes 400 Mt
Bunia Solidarite Yes 400 Mt
Bunia/Congo WFP Yes 400 MT 2.6.3. Public Sector Storage Unable to obtain complete information due to LCA time constraints
Location Ministry / Agency Use Possibility Capacity Mt / m² / m³ Type Condition
Yes
Yes 2.6.4. Cold Chain
Location Owner Type 4 Cooling / Power 5 Qty Total Capacity m³ Condition
N’Djili Airport DHL Reefer container in specialized warehouse
From +2 to +8’C Compression 1 70 m³ New
N’Djili Airport SDV AGETRAF
Reefer Container in Bonded warehouse
1x from +2 to +8’C Cold room positive 1x below 0’ C cold room negative
2 120 m³ New
Kinshasa SDV AGETRAF
Reefer Container in HQ Warehouse Location
Cold room positive 1 30 m³ New
4 Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer, 5 Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other, unspecified
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2.7. Milling Capacity Assessment 2.7.1. Milling Overview There are two major capacity mills in DRC; others are of medium size and small size cooperative unable to handle sizable volumes. 2.7.2. Miller Company #1: MIDEMA MIDEMA is owned by Seaboard Corporation, an American company. It is one of the biggest plants/flour mills in DRC, and is located in a strategic place MIDEMA is one of the biggest plants/flour mills in DRC, and is located in a strategic place in Matadi. The mill is established near the Congo River bank, about 300 meters from Matadi Port. Company Name & Address
Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Website
MIDEMA Name: Gregory STOUGH Title: Directeur General
Tel: +243 813 016 497 Fax:
Summary of Role and Services: Wheat for the mill is imported from abroad and transported by ship to Matadi. Unloading of wheat from ship to mill’s silo is done with their own pumps and evacuators. Flour is then transported by rail and/or by truck to Kinshasa.
Facilities
Parking area inside compound Yes
Drainage Good
Fire fighting equipment Yes
No of ventilators Information not available due to cancellation of scheduled visit of plant
Electricity load (KVA) Information not available – same as above
Backup generator Yes ? KVA Brand/Model Age
Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery Year of Mfg Year of Installation Condition Information not available – (cancellation scheduled visit of plant)
Information not available
Information not available
Good (source: Plant manager)
Maintenance
Maintenance is done on a regular period by trained staff.
Other equipment / Machinery installed
Type of equipment Yes/No Quantity Owned Leased
Fortification Feeder Yes N/A Yes No
Bag Cleaning Plant Yes N/A Yes No
Moisture Tester Yes N/A Yes No
De-stoning Plant Yes N/A Yes No
Metal Extractor Yes N/A Yes No
Staffing
Number of full time skilled workers N/A
Number of full time laborers N/A
Weighbridge Yes
Building
Length Width Height Unit
Building – Mill
Building –Storage
Walls
Roof
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Conditions / Cleanliness
Outside Inside
Cracks in walls or roof Yes No
Signs of rodent activity Yes No
Signs of birds entry Yes No
Damaged gutters/drains Yes No
Signs of moisture Yes No
Adjacent vegetation Yes Cut
Cleanliness Good Fair
Pest Control (how and by whom)
Fumigation, Spraying & Rodent Control Periodical fumigation by trained staff
Security
Security Good
Compound Fenced
Access
Distance from main town (Km) Located in Port of Matadi
Travel time if not located in town
Road condition to mill Good
Road limitation (if any) Width (m): Not applicable Max. Tonnage: No Max. All kinds of trucks can enter
Rail connection Yes
Milling capacity (MT)
Commodities Daily Capacity Monthly Activity Monthly Use (e.g. WFP)
Maize – Soya – Sorghum N/A N/A None
Other N/A N/A None
Storage Capacity
Covered storage in metric tonnes N/A
Within the compound N/A
Outside the compound N/A 2.7.2.1. Capacity to Blend MIDEMA has capacity to blend on its base in the port of MATADI. 2.7.2.2. Loading / Discharge Rates Rates are available on request of quotations and depend on quantity. 2.7.2.3. Transport Capacity at Mill This company purchased and has in operation a floating trans-loading station, designed and built by E-Crane Worldwide. Inaugurated in February 2008, the barge baptized Mama Mobokoli (‘Mama Mobokoli' is Lingala (one of Congo's official languages) for 'the mother that takes care of you', the nourishing / feeding mother) is a 1,000 m² barge, equipped with a 1500B-Series E-Crane with reach of 40 m and lift capacity of 13.5 tonnes.
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2.7.3. Milling Company #2: MINOCONGO MINOCONGO is owned by a Lebanese based group also called MINOCONGO GROUP. 2.7.3.1. Description Company Name & Address
Contact Names Telephone Website
MINOCONGO Minoterie du CONGO 2, Ave. Konda Konda Ngaliema, Kinshasa
Name: SAEB KANSOO Title: Directeur General
Tel: +243 999 934 000
Summary of Role and Services: Wheat for the mill is purchased at certain percentage from MIDEM and/or imported from abroad and transported by ship to Matadi. Unloading of wheat from ship to mill’s silo is done with MIDEMA’s pumps and evacuators. Flour is then transported by trucks to Kinshasa. At every wheat delivery, a sample is analyzed to make sure of the quality of the load. For quality purposes, the wheat imported is also rigorously selected, washed, brushed off, and only keeping the best variety of wheat. It is then stored in MINOCONGO big silos MINOCONGO has also its own laboratory in conformity to international standards. Staff is comprised of trained expatriate and local agents
Facilities
Parking area inside compound Yes
Drainage Good
Fire fighting equipment Yes
Number of ventilators 7
Electricity load (KVA) 3,250
Backup generator Yes KVA Brand/Model Age: 4 years
Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery Year of Mfg Year of Installation Condition
ITALY 1998/2005/2006 1998/2005/2007 Optimal, plant is quite new, machinery is regularly updated and maintained
Maintenance
Maintenance is done on a regular period by trained expatriate and local staff and technical engineers.
Other equipment / Machinery installed
Type of equipment Yes/No Quantity Owned Leased
Fortification Feeder Yes 4 Yes No
Bag Cleaning Plant Info not available Info not available Yes No
Moisture Tester Yes 2 Yes No
De-stoning Plant Yes 3 Yes No
Metal Extractor Yes 6 Yes No
Staffing
Number of full time skilled workers 80 - plus percentage of daily/trained local worker on daily basis
Number of full time laborers 37 - same as above
Weighbridge
1 weighbridge operational and used to weight each truck on regular/daily basis
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Building
Length Width Height Unit
Building – Mill 40 m 60 m 25m x 18m x 18m 3
Building – Storage 30 m Not available Not available Yes
Walls 5
Roof 3
Floor 3
Conditions / Cleanliness
Outside Inside
Cracks in walls or roof No No
Signs of rodent activity Yes No
Signs of birds entry No Yes
Damaged gutters/drains No No
Signs of moisture No No
Pest Control (how and by whom)
Fumigation, Spraying & Rodent Control Periodical fumigation (by Tablets and Sprays)
Security
Security Good
Compound Fenced
Access
Distance from main town (Km) In Town, close by MONUC compound CONGO BAT, 3 km from city center
Travel time if not located in town Not applicable
Road condition to mill
Small section of road near entrance need to be rehabilitated, but plant is situated right of main asphalted road in good condition. Directing Manager has expressed desire to redo section of road at plant’s expensense and with private contractors, but has encountered a great deal of difficulties with authorities who want to be “paid” to sign authorizations…
Road limitation (if any) Width (m): not applicable – no limitation
Max. Tonnage: - Not applicable in DRC - depends on trucks
Rail connection Yes
Milling Capacity (Mt)
Commodities Daily capacity Monthly activity Monthly use (e.g. WFP)
Maize – Soya – Sorghum No Not applicable Not applicable
Other – Wheat Unable to obtain release of information 10,000 Unable to obtain
information
Storage Capacity
Covered storage in metric tonnes 4,000
Within the compound Yes – Unable to obtain information
Outside the compound Not applicable 2.7.3.2. Capacity to Blend MINOCONGO has capacity to blend, however, management declined to disclose numbers. 2.7.3.3. Loading / Discharge Rates Management declined to give information on rates without proper request for quotation. Rates are negotiable. 2.7.3.4. Transport Capacity at Mill MINOCONGO has transport capacity at their mill, they own their own trucks and also own a transport company with over 170 trucks which come and go from MATADI at MIDEMA to pick up wheat.
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3 Logistics Related Services 3.1. Fuel 3.1.1. Fuel Overview Fuel in the DRC is handled by SEP (Service des Entreprises Petrolieres Congolaises), a semi-public company. The main shareholders are COHYDRO (36,6%), ARISTEA GROUP (TOTAL/ENGEN) (36,6%), SHELL OVERSEAS HOLDING (13%), COBIL (7,8%) and SCP-ELF (6%). SEP is responsible for Receipt, storage, handling, transport and quality control of refined oil products from the entry point in the country to the delivery/consumption point. As a consequence, the company is in charge of countrywide maintenance, security and development of fuels infrastructure and equipment in compliance with technical and security standards. SEP-CONGO is also the exclusive customs agent for the customs clearance of oil products. SEP has 25 inland depots, 10 depots at the airports, and 3 pumping stations. SEP imports approximately 450,000 m³/year and has storage capacity for 155,000 m³. Diesel is the main fuel consumed in the DRC. Purchase of fuel is done through the operating fuel companies: SHELL, FINA, ENGEN, COHYDRO (National Company), Congo Oil (a local company) and COBIL (exonmobil). In Kinshasa, there is a common UN fuel depot for all UN agencies excluding MONUC. The fuel is supplied from SHELL and a coupon system operates. WFP has a shortlist for the purchase of fuel for its sub offices in Matadi, Kisangani, Lubumbashi, and Mbandaka. In Eastern DRC, fuel is purchased from smaller private companies. The supply of fuel to most operational WFP areas by road and rail areas is non existent due to broken down infrastructure or non existent roads and bridges and lack of locomotives. Only limited capacity of fuel barge tankers exists on Lake Tanganyika.
Fuel Authority & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Website
Ministere des Hydrocarbures
Name: Mr. Lambert MENDE OMALANGA Title: Minister
Tel: Not available
Summary of Role and Services: 3.1.2. Fuel Supply & Storage SEP-CONGO operates with 1,500 staff members in the following locations:
• 38 depots and bases owned or rented by SEP-CONGO all over the country. • The overall storage capacity is 232,275 m³ (25 inland depots, 10 depots at airports and 3 pumping stations)
• A pipeline network with a length of 719 km and a pumping capacity of 800,000 m³ per year. • The pipeline transports the following liquid refined hydrocarbons: Petrol, Jet A1 and diesel.
The network of pipelines consists of:
• Pipes of 15cm diameter on the Matadi-Kinshasa axis (666 km) • 1 pipe of 15cm diameter on the Massina-HRS N’Djili axis (11 km) • Pipes of 15cm and one of 25cm on the Massina-Kinshasa axis (42km) • A fleet (5 pushers/barges), • A rolling stock (115 units comprising 113 rail fuel cars and 2 locomotives), • Road transport (35 trailers, 32 prime mover tractors, 31 semi-trailers, 22 fuel road tankers and 5 fuel trailers). • The general condition of the listed equipment may be assessed as “functional but not good,” mainly due to the
factional fighting and internal conflicts over the past years. The current operational storage capacity is approximately 155,000 m³, which accounts for roughly 2/3 of the total storage capacity. The reasons for this low amount are as follows:
• General deterioration of the economy, particularly in the manufacturing and transport sector. As consequence, the main activity is now concentrated in Kinshasa.
• Due to fighting, areas that were previously commercial no longer are, except in those areas where MONUC is present.
• Emergence of large smuggling operations capitalizing on the illegal importation of fuels in the South (e.g. - Lubumbashi, Kananga)
• There is a pipeline network from MATADI to Kinshasa which transports petrol, JET A1 and diesel. • In addition, SEP has a fleet of 5 barges and 5 pushers, 113 rail fuel cars, and 2 locomotives, and 120 road
vehicles. However, much of the logistics infrastructure is not in good working order.
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Some 27,000 barrels a day of oil are produced from both on and off-shore locations in DRC. There are currently no operating refineries in the DRC although the Government is reportedly seeking partners to build a new refinery with a capacity of 750,000 MT/year. It appears also that there are no strategic stocks of fuel held by SEP. All fuel requirements for Katanga region are either imported from South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, or Kenya.
• South Africa: directly by road and rail to Lubumbashi and Mpulungu in Zambia for DRC; • Tanzania: via Dar Es Salaam to Lubumbashi and via Kigoma to Kalemie, Moba and Uvira in DRC; via Zambia
by road to Lubumbashi; • Zambia: by road and rail to Lubumbashi or from Mpulungu by barge/ tanker to Moba/Kalemie/Uvira (under
assessment); • Kenya: via Rwanda, Burundi by road through Bujumbura to Uvira in RDC for Kalemie and Moba by barge.
The main bulk storage in DRC is handled by state owned SEP Congo who is affiliated with FINA, COBIL, CONGO OIL, ELF, and SHELL. The Humanitarian community and UN agencies have expressed interest during logistics cluster meetings to maintain a common approach in supplying fuel especially to remote hubs. With WFP’s interagency fleet now spread out in Katanga province and with approval of Interagency garage in Kalemie, there is a critical need to establish a storage facility and have a consistent supply of fuel maintained in Katanga Region. This should keep fuel prices stable, even under momentary fuel crisis. WFP/Interagency Fleet: With the main WFP operational areas being Moba, Kilwa, and Kalemie, the current supply requirement of 20,000 Liters/month is being maintained from Lubumbashi and is trucked in 200 litre drums using interagency fleet. During the rainy season from November to May, the roads are often impassable with trucks stuck for up to 2 weeks or more. 3.1.3. Fuel Marketing & Local Distribution Oil Companies. The major oil companies working in the DRC are:
• Shell: A major oil company.
• Fina: A relatively new to the DRC market
• Total: A strong company that owns Elf. Total Operates in the DRC as part of the Group Aristea.
• Engen: A company with its base in South Africa, owned by Petronas of Malaysia. Engen operates as part of the Group Aristea with Total.
• Cohydro: The National Oil Company. It is a company that urgently requires investment
• Congo Oil: A local company mainly found in the Kinshasa area.
• Cobil: The remnants of the Mobil Group now Exxon Mobile. Operates where SEP have storage; With
previous/regular increase in fuel prices The sources of fuel in DRC arrive via importation from the following corridors:
• Western Corridor: Carries approximately 85% of domestic fuel and is fed by tankers arriving in the Ports of Banana and Matadi in the Bas Congo Province. The unloading is at the Matadi and Ango–Ango terminal where 50 m tankers can be accepted.
• Southern Corridor: Fed from Tanzania by road and South Africa by fuel rail wagons at Kasumbalesa. This
route is plagued with problems such as insufficient funding for such basic commodities as diesel to run the locomotives.
• Eastern Corridor: Fed from Kenya/Uganda in the North and Tanzania in the South. This corridor has for some time been affected by the Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) and its problems of under capacity.
• MONUC gets its JET A1 from Tanzania. In eastern DRC, fuel is purchased from local companies. • Fuel supply in Goma is provided by JUMBO SAFARI, AFRICOM, MUNSAD, PETROLCONGO,
SUPERSTATION, STATION SSS, STATION IBB, and GRACE A GLOIRE. All these fuel stations import fuel from Kenya, and it is inspected by SEP Congo. However, in the east, SEP does not control the supply except for JET A1 which sells directly to customers.
• In Bukavu, fuel arrives by road from Kenya via Rwanda. Local distributors include: GINKI, OLIVE, and MOBIL.
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• In Uvira, fuel comes from Tanzania. GINKI is the sole distributor in Uvira.
• Fuel supply from Zambia: In the last few years there have been no problems of supply for diesel and petrol, but
JET A1 is a problem. Commercial suppliers in Kalemie and Moba:
• ABS Mamry: declined to respond to last RFQ to supply bulk fuel from Tanzania due to price fluctuations and is not interested in selling tax free. Furthermore, they do not have storage facility and presently rent SEP Congo storage through FINA. They are planning to install their own fuel station in the near future.
• ECO Prop: Normally, they buy their fuel from Kenya via Uvira in drums however they do not have a storage
facility and are not consistent.
• SEP Congo in Kalemie: Has bulk fuel storage (duty free) in Kalemie to handle Gas oil, Petrol and Jet A-1, with a strategic rail link from Kalemie Port.
• SNCC Kalemie: Has only one tanker called KALONDA with a capacity of 120m3 in working condition, but not
self propelled.
• Supply from Lubumbashi: Congo Oil has expressed interest in supplying fuel using/SEP Congo fuel tankers by rail to both Kalemie and Kindu.
Major Distributor & Address Contact Names / Email Tel / Fax
SEP CONGO SARL 1, Avenue des Pétroles, Gombe, Kinshasa
Names: Marc SOISSONG, or Andre KADIMA Emails: [email protected] [email protected] , [email protected]
Tel1: +243 817 008 546 Tel2: +243 818 840 402
Summary of Role and Services: Private Company created in 1978. Exclusive commission Agent in DRC for customs clearance of petroleum. Franchises in all provinces of DRC. Distribution and storage. Services: Customs clearance.
COBIL SARL 407, Avenue Roi Baudouin, Gombe, Kinshasa
Guillaume BOLENGA Georges MUKUNA Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel1: +243 818 840 106 Tel2: +243 818 910 569
Summary of Role and Services: Franchises in Lubumbashi, Matadi, Mbanza-Ngungu. Importation and distribution CONGO OIL Boulevard du 30 Juin, 9th floor, BCDC Building, Gombe, Kinshasa
Niels REBHOLZ Arnaud BOMPIS Email: [email protected]
Tel1: +243 898 925 611 Tel2: +243 898 912 622 Tel3: +243 999 941 588
Summary of Role and Services: Importation ELF/SCP 374, Avenue de l’Equateur, Gombe, Kinshasa
Name: Guy PONCIN Email: [email protected]
Tel1: +243 898 939 825 Tel2: +243 898 938 696 Tel3: +243 898 938 699
Summary of Role and Services: Importation and distribution
FINA CONGO 652, Avenue Lieutenant Colonel Lukusa, Gombe, Kinshasa
Stephane LAPAUW Jose LANDU PANZU Email: [email protected]
Tel1: +243 818 910 484 Tel2: +243 898 921 372 Tel3: +243 818 920 373
Summary of Role and Services: Importation and Distribution ENGEN DRC Ltd. (SHELL CONGO) 14/16, Avenue du Port, Gombe, Kinshasa
Name: Paul KATENDE Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Tel1: +243 817 005 589 Tel2: +243 817 005 590 Tel3: +243 817 005 591
Summary of Role and Services: Importation and Distribution SONANGOL SARL 293, Avenue du Marche, Gombe, Kinshasa
Diakanua SINGUI [email protected] Tel1: +243 851 135 399
Summary of Role and Services: Franchises in Kikwit and Insiki. Importation and Distribution MONA LUXE Ets. 26075, Avenue Kasa-Vubu, Entrée Ma Campagne, Ngaliema, Kinshasa
Name: Pauline MONA KAYOKO Email: [email protected]
Tel1: +243 997 024 750 Tel2: +243 816 036 465
Summary of Role and Services: Franchises in Lubumbashi, Kananga, Mbuji-Mayi. Importation and Distribution
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3.1.4. Fuel Pricing On January 2nd, 2009, a Ministerial Order from The Ministry of Economy were published fixing the following carbohydrate prices:
• Gasoline: $0.9697 USD / litre or 640.00 FC (Congolese Francs) / litre • Diesel: $0.9621 USD / litre or 635.00 FC / litre • Petrol: $0.8561 USD / litre or 565.00 FC / litre
SEP is the exclusive customs agent for the customs clearance of all oil products and is responsible for receipt, storage, handling, transport and quality control of refined oil products from entry points in the country to the delivery/consumption point. SEP is also responsible for setting the official pricing structure of hydrocarbons,
Fuel Prices as of: April 2008 (Congolese Francs CF = 665 / US$1)
Commodity West East South
Petrol (per litre) 680 CF 765 CF 830 CF
Diesel (per litre) 700 CF 775 CF 850 CF
Gasoline (per litre) 705 CF 780 CF 860 CF
JET A-1 (per liter) 746 CF 797 CF 900 CF (Source: http://www.mediacongo.net/show.asp?doc=8810) 3.1.5. Fuel Supply For more details please refer to report done by UNJLC on fuel survey, “Survey of the Humanitarian Fuel Situation in the Democratic Republic on Congo, 2006” www.unjlc.org/23003/DRC/infosheets/fuel_survey/view 3.1.6. Fuel Demand
Demand
Does local supply (domestic refinery and import combined) meet the needs of the country, especially for aviation and ground fuels?
Yes
Seasonal Variations
Indicate significant variations and how this is managed N/A
Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? Yes
Is there a rationing system? Yes
Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet the humanitarian community’s needs? Yes
3.1.7. Fuel Transportation
Transportation
How is internal transportation of fuel products carried out?
Fuel is transported by barge and by road and by rail. However, due to size of the country some delays are sometimes experienced. MONUC uses aircraft but this is very costly
Is the transportation infrastructure and fleet sufficient to handle current domestic needs as well as increased demand from Humanitarian community?
Yes
3.1.8. Standards, Quality and Testing SEP is responsible for quality control. The fuel standards are in general compliant with the Joint International Group (JIG) regulations and American petroleum Institute (API) standards. Standards Authority
Is there a national or regional standards authority? Yes
If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? Adequate
Testing Laboratories
Are there national or regional testing laboratories? Yes
Address of Laboratory Standards Used
SEP CONGO ASTM Aviation Fuel Methods
IP Aviation Fuel Methods
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3.2. Transporters 3.2.1. Transport Market Overview Ground transport in DRC has always been difficult. On the other hand, the DRC has thousands of kilometers of navigable waterways, and traditionally water transport has been the dominant means of moving around approximately two-thirds of the country. As an illustration of transport difficulties in the DRC, even before wars damaged the infrastructure, the so-called "national" route, used to get supplies to Bukavu from the seaport of Matadi, consisted of the following:
• Matadi to Kinshasa - Rail • Kinshasa to Kisangani - River boat • Kisangani to Ubundu - Rail • Ubundu to Kindu - River boat • Kindu to Kalemie - Rail • Kalemie to Kalundu (the lake port at Uvira) - Boat on Lake Tanganyika • Kalundu to Bukavu - Road
Air transport is the only effective means of moving between many places within the country. The Congolese government, the United Nations, aid organizations and large companies use air rather than ground transport to move personnel and freight. The UN operates a large fleet of aircraft and helicopters, and compared to other African countries the DRC has a large number of small domestic airlines and air charter companies. Links through neighboring countries are generally more important for the east and south-east of the country, and are more heavily used, than surface links to the capital. 3.2.2. Ground Transportation & Trucking Companies There are no specific rates or tariffs (despite Union Agreement), although most major trucking companies in DRC generally tend to apply through their union the same basic rates for similar axes. Rates applied are usually based upon requests of quotation. Due to size of the country, the conditions of the roads, there is not one company capable to offer its services all over DRC. The following are just a few Transport companies contacted for details, a shortlist Logistics providers, is provided in Annex for different areas of operations. Transporters in Kinshasa / Matadi Transporter #1
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax
COTRACO Route des Poids Lourds, Kinshasa
Name: ROGER SENGER Title: General Director Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Tel1: +243 999 943 808 Tel2: +243 998 767 308
Fleet
Routes & Areas of Operation Matadi, Kinshasa
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Mt Condition
6 x 4 trucks 50 N/A N/A Good, ½ the fleet is new
Trailers 90 50 Mt 4,500 Mt Good
Low Bed Trailer 3 2x40 Mt & 1x 50 Mt 130 Mt Good COTRACO has handling equipment both in Matadi and Kinshasa
Matadi Kinshasa
2 forklifts: 5.5 Mt & 40 Mt 2 forklifts: 5.5 Mt & 25 Mt
1 Crane: 50 Mt 1 crane: 50 Mt
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Transporter #2
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax
AFRITRANS 1169, Route des Poids Lourds, Kinshasa
Name: Nazim RAWJI Title: Managing Director Email: [email protected]
Tel1: +243 827 005 200
Fleet
Routes / Areas of operation Boma, Matadi, Kinshasa
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total Capacity Condition
6x4 trucks 60 Good
Trailers 112 40 - 50 Mt 4,480 - 5,600 MT Good
Low Bed Trailers 3 1x 25 Mt, 1x 40 Mt, 1x 55 Mt (can be extended to 12 m)
Good
Total fleet capacity Mt AFRITRANS has handling equipment both in Matadi and Kinshasa
Matadi Kinshasa
1 Reach Stacker: 40 Mt 1 Reach Stacker: 40 Mt
1 forklift : 8Mt 2 Forklifts: 1/ 8 Mt & 1/ 2,5 Mt Transporter #3
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax
TRANSMAC, DAMSEAUX Group 16eme Rue Kinshasa, Limete, Kinshasa
Name: Patrick ALEXEENKO Title: Directeur Exploitation Email: [email protected]
Tel: +243 898 947 447
Fleet
Routes / Areas of operation Boma – Matadi - Kinshasa
Vehicle type Qty Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
6x4 trucks
Total fleet capacity Transporter #4
Transport Company and Address Contact Names / Email Telephone & Fax
SOTRACO 15eme Rue Limete, Kinshasa
Name: Dirck SOENEN Title: Directeur exploitation Email: [email protected]
Tel1: +243 811 440 543
Fleet
Routes / Areas of operation Boma, Matadi, Kinshasa
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total Capacity Condition
6x4 32
Trailers 75 40 / 50 Mt 3,000 - 3,750 Mt
Low Bed Trailers 2 1/ 45 Mt; 1/60 Mt (can be extended up 16 m) 105 Mt
Total fleet capacity SOTRACO has handling equipment in Matadi and Kinshasa.
Matadi Kinshasa
8 Reach Stackers: 40 Mt 6 Top Loaders (5x Caterpillar 980 & 1x Caterpillar 966)
2 forklifts : 1/ 25 MT & 1/ 32 MT
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Transporter #5
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax
TRANSGAZELLE Avenue Huilerie and Kabinda Ngaliema, Kinshasa
Name: Mustafa ABOU DARWICH Title: Assistant General Manager Email:
Fleet
Routes / Areas of Operation Matadi - Kinshasa
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total Capacity Condition
6x4 Trucks 126 Good
Trailers 160 40 - 50 Mt 6,400 - 8,000 Mt Good
Total fleet capacity Transporter #6
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax
ATM (Association des Transporteurs de Mwenga) 6 Ave Boholo, Marche Kadutu, Bukavu
Name: Kimengele TWETEBUBO Tel: +243 998 681 172
Fleet
Routes / Areas of operation Bukavu
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
Trucks
Trailers
Total fleet capacity Transporters in Eastern Corridor Transporter #7
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax
TMK GOMA
Name: Olivier ESSELEN Title: Managing Director
Tel: +243 888 5288 Fax: +243 871 762 869 236
Fleet
Routes / Areas of Operation Goma area and axes
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total Capacity Condition
Trucks/Mercedes 50 45 Mt 2,250 Mt Good
Trucks 6 25 Mt 150 Mt Good
Total fleet capacity 2,400 Mt Transporter #8
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax
ETS MUSANGANYA LUBONGERA Name: Mr. MUSANGANYA Title: Managing Director Tel1: +243 998 625 012
Fleet
Routes / Areas of operation Goma area and axes
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total Capacity Condition
Trucks 3 55 Good Transporter #9
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax
ASTN (Action Solidaire des Transporteurs du Nord Kivu
Name: Tumaine BITEKO Title: Coordinator Tel: +243 808 559 261
Fleet
Routes / Areas of operation Goma area and axes
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total Capacity Condition
Trucks 77 9 Good
Total fleet capacity
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Other Transporters: Road Transporters in Bukavu:
• ATM (Association de Transporteurs de Mwenga) / Capacity 150 MT • ATPEML (Association des Transporteurs Propriétaires des Engins Moyens et Lourds) / Capacity 450 MT • Ets. KIDUMA / Capacity 98 MT • Maison MBIZA / Capacity 37 MT
Lake Transporters in Bukavu:
• SNCC (Societe des Chemins de Fer du Congo / Capacity 500MT • SAFINA / Capacity 200 MT • ACT / Capacity 219 MT • ELMAY & FRERES / Capacity 465 MT • Ets. B. KALINDA / Capacity 40 MT (motorized
For additional listings on DRC Transporters please check: http://pageswebcongo.com/repertoire/cadre_secteur.htm 3.2.3. Air Transportation – Airline Companies Air Transportation is very costly, but a necessity in a country as vast as DRCi. Average cost in South Kivu (Kitutu, Shabunda, Lulingu, Mulungu, Mwenga, Kamituga): $ 1,200 USD/MT
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
STELLAVIA (Based in Goma and Bukavu)
Name: Emmanuel BYOMUNJIRA Title: Managing Director GOMA Name : Swedi CISHUGI Title: Sales Manager
Email: [email protected] [email protected] Tel1: +243 998 625 718 Tel2: +243 998 659 753 Tel3: +243 991 276 295
Fleet
Areas of operation Company based in Goma and Bukavu. Operates in Eastern Corridor mainly, but will go where there is cargo. Company imports its own Jet A1 from Nairobi.
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
LET 410 1 2 Mt 2 Mt N/A
HS 748 1 5 Mt 5 Mt N/A
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
GR AVIATION
Name: Alain RUBUYE Title: Managing Director GOMA Name: Clarke RUBUYE
Email: [email protected] Tel1: +243 811 715 412 Tel2: +243 808 536 841 Tel3: +243 813 464 483 Tel4: +243 813 030 999 Tel5: +243 993 030 999
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
MANGO AIRLINES
Name: Jackson AMINI Title: Managing Director GOMA Name: Jose LASIDA Title: Sales Rep. in Kinshasa
Email: [email protected] [email protected] Tel1: +243 815 255 895 Tel2: +243 997 769 197 Tel3: +243 808 861 966 Tel4: +243 898 695 603 Tel5: +243 811 402 221
Fleet
Areas of operation For the time being, used in eastern area, but may fly all over the country. Jet A1 fuel comes from Kenya.
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
Antonov 12 2 15 Mt to 18 Mt
Antonov 26 1 7 to 8 Mt
LET 410 1 2 Mt Avail. in Feb.2009
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Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
DOREN AVIATION
Name: Max ZABIA Title: Managing Director Name: Patient BAGULA Title: Sales Manager
Email: [email protected] Tel1: +243 994 245 656 Tel2: +243 819 225 103
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
TRACEP CONGO
Name: Jules LONGANGI Title: Chef d'Escale GOMA Name : Manasse KATIKA Title: Charge Finance
Email: [email protected] Tel1: +243 813 684 264 Tel2: +243 994 401 248
Fleet
Areas of operation Headquarters in Beni, but also based in Goma and Bukavu. Operates mainly in Eastern Corridor and Oriental Province.
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
Antonov 28 3 2 Mt All 3 aircraft are operational
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
DELTA EXPRESS
Name: Georges ONGELO DANGA Title: Sales Manager in GOMA Name: Sylvain HOULLARD Title: Sales manager in Kinshasa
Email: [email protected] Tel1: +243 898 695 555 Tel2: +243 818 106 281 Tel3: +243 811 700 085 Tel4: +243 898 532 660
Fleet
Areas of operation Operates all over the country. Does not have its own fleet, but subcontracts with HEWA BORA, CAA, DOREN Airlines, etc.
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
GOMA EXPRESS Name: Pedro KADOGI Title : Managing Director
Email: [email protected] Tel1: +243 808 511 809 Tel2: +243 813 130 732
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
AIR KASSAI Aeroport N’dolo, Barumbu, Kinshasa
Name: Basile MALAMAS Title: Manager Name: Marc VERNIN Title: Operations manager
Email: [email protected] [email protected] Tel1: +243 999 932 772 Tel2: +243 999 938 504 Tel3: +243 998 316 151 Website: www.airkasai.cd
Fleet
Areas of operation Bumba, Lisala, Mbandaka, Tshikapa, Kikwit, Kananga, Diboko, Mutshima, Nsumbula, Senge, Kabungu, Kamako, Kamonia, Lunyeka, Lunyeka, Mutena, Mayi Munene
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
TRANSAIR CARGO Based in Kinshasa, Limete.
Name: Max LEMAIRE Title: Managing Director Name: Auguste SESAWO Title: Sales Agent Name: Aziz NDOYE Function: Sales manager
Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel1: +243 810 344 512 Tel2: +243 818116066 Tel3: +243 819916729 Tel4: +243 815030404
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Fleet
Areas of operation Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Kisangani, Mbuji Mayi, Kananga, Kindu
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
DC8 F62 1 42 Mt
B727-100 1 21 Mt
Hs 748 1 6.8 Mt
YS 11 A-500 1 6.6 Mt
DC-8-62 1 45.8 Mt In the course of being purchased 2009
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
MALU AVIATION Head Office in Kinshasa
Name: Didier BOKUNGU NDJOLI Title: Admin & sales Manager Kin. Name: Paul KYOMBA Title: Goma Sales Manager & Coordinator Website: www.maluaviation.com
Email: [email protected] [email protected] Tel1: +243 081 8136 465 Tel2: +243 998 666 515 Tel3: +243 808 513 535 Tel4: +243 813 133 256
Fleet
Areas of operation
All aircraft are based in Goma. Operates in Bandundu, Inongo, Kiri, Kikwit, Tembo, Kasongo-Lunda, Kahemba, Mbandaka, Muanda… Sky Van (1.8MT) can take off and land from all types of airstrips in RDC. At time of LCA Antonov 28 does not have crew, so is not operational at the moment in DRC
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
NORD 262 1 3 MT
Sky Van 1 1.8 MT
Antonov 28 1 Info not available
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
CAA Based in Kinshasa
Name: Leon KABONGO Title: Sales manager Kinshasa Name: SWEDY Title: Goma Manager Name: BATENDA Function: In charge of GOMA Air Traffic Name: Celestin KAPE Title: Warehouse Arrival Manager Name: Jean Marie Function: in charge of expeditions/cargo
Email: [email protected] Tel1: +243 999 902 840 Tel2: +243 997 181 236 Tel3: +243 853 101 992 Tel4: +243 994 213 390 Tel5: +243 851 337 4607 Tel6: +243 997 727 254
Fleet
Areas of operation Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Mbuji-Mayi, Kananga, Kisangani, Goma, … MD 82 (147 seats) is passenger aircraft, but may take about 2/3 Mt of freight depending of number of passengers. Has regular weekly schedule.
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
Boeing 727 1 26 Mt (Kin) N/A
Boeing 727 1 27 Mt (all other areas including Goma
MD-82 1 147 pax & 2 – 3 Mt cargo
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
WIMBI DIRA
Name: Mathieu ASSASSE Title: Marketing & Sales Manager Name : KAYEMBE
Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel1: +243 998 170 773 Tel2: +243 817 000 061 Tel3: +243 999 913 480
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Fleet
Areas of operation
10 locations in DRC. Connections from Kinshasa to and from Gbadolite, Gemena, Goma, Kalemie, Kananga, Kindu, Kisangani, Lubumbashi, Mbandaka and Mbuji-Mayi. Cargo airports are Kananga, Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Mbandaka and Mbuji-Mayi.
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
DC-9 2 32 passengers N/A
Antonov-12 1 15 tonnes Boeing 707-323 (cargo door: 2,30m High; 3,40 Width)
1 40 tonnes
Boeing 727-212 (cargo door: 2.16 high; 2,40 Width)
1 22 tonnes
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
HEWA BORA
Name: Serge COSTA Title: Sales Manager in Kinshasa Name: Faustin MANDANGI Title: Freight manager Name: Zamin Title: Goma Base Manager Name: Zozou Title: Goma Manager
Email: [email protected] [email protected] Tel1: +243 999 918 951 Tel2: +243 998 22 867 Tel3: +243 817 005 015 Tel4: +243 812 165 932 Tel5: +243 999 309 065 Tel6: +243 813 128 011
Fleet
Areas of operation
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
Cargo B727 1 20 MT N/A
B707 1 40MT
DC-8 1 40 MT
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
SERVICE AIR
Name: Sachin GIDWANI Title: Directing Manager Name: Rakesh Title: Sales Manager Name: Rajey Title: Warehouse Manager in Goma
Email: [email protected] Tel1: +243 819 820 414 Tel2: +243 998 204 145 Tel3: +243 813 138 950 Tel4: +243 998 011 900
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
BUSINESS AVIATION N’dolo Airport, Barumbu, Kinshasa
Name: Yunus MUNSHI Title: Managing Director Name: Petit Jean Function: Operations
Email: [email protected] [email protected] Tel1: +243 999 942 259 Tel2: +243 818 142 261 Tel3: +243 818 142 261 Tel4: +243 999 942 229
Fleet
Areas of operation Aircraft may be chartered for many locations in DRC.
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
Nord 262 1 2,500 MT N/A
LET 410 UVPE 2 1,500 MT
DC-9-34 F 1 20 MT
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Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
DHL 1180 Av du Marche, Gombe, Kinshasa
Name: Bruno OUDART Title: Directing Manager Name: Arent Van den DRIESSCHE Title: Manager
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel1: +243 817 006 706 Tel2: +243 813 270 436 Tel3: +243 813 464 297 Website: www.dhl.cd
Fleet
Areas of operation Muanda, Lubumbashi, Kananga, Mbuji Mayi, Bukavu, Matadi, Goma, Kisangani, Kinshasa…
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
N/A
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
AIR SERVE
Name: Peter RAMAZANI Title: Reservations manager Name: Saly MUHINDO Name: Philippe SAUVAGE Title: Country Manager
Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel1: +243 813 133 197 Tel2: +243 815 466 947 Tel3: +243 817 008 487 Tel4: +243 800 305 035
Fleet
Areas of operation Goma Area
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
MONUC AIR OPERATIONS Name: Wissam NASSIM Function: Logistics Operations
Email: [email protected] Tel1: +243 814 161 191 (ext. 195 6620)
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
BUSY BEE CONGO Name: Ted HOAREAU Title: General manager GOMA
[email protected] [email protected] Tel1: +243 811 700 117
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
ECHO FLIGHT Name: Darcy MUKENDI Title: Reservations Manager
Email: [email protected] Tel1: +243 998 486 487
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
ASF France / Equateur Mathieu CHAMPETIER DE RIBES Title: Logistics Manager/ Mbandaka
Email: [email protected] Tel1: +243 812 157 179
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
Agence T.A.M. / Goma Name: Papy KAMULETE Email: Tel1: +243 813 179 572 Tel2: +243 994 116 772
Fleet
Areas of operation Goma, for small packages only.
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Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
KIN AVIA N’Dolo Airport, Kinshasa
Name: Christian Function: Reservations
Email: [email protected] Tel1: +243 8163 033 31/32//33 Tel2: +243 816 303 334 (ops) Tel3: +243 998 228 699
Fleet
Areas of operation Plane can land on airfield on minimum 700 meters
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
LET 410 UVP-E 4
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
AIR TROPIC Name: Commandant Jacobs
Tel1: +243 243 081 981 8207
Fleet
Areas of operation
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
LET 410 1 1.7 Mt
Antonov 28 1
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
GARINCO AIRWAYS (Garengaze Investment Company Sprl) 7, Avenue Nyaza, Quartier Industriel, Commune de Kapemba, Lubumbashi, Katanga
Name: Pascal MUTEB-a- KAL Title: Managing Director Name: Serge KIKINTWE Title: Sales Manager Name: Ademard KAFOTA Title: Asst. sales manger
Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel1: +243 813 502 435 Tel2: +243 813 502 435
Fleet
Areas of operation Based in Lubumbashi. Operates between :Lubumbashi and Kalemie This company also offers freight services.
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
Jet YAK 40 1 (Pax = 32 seats)
Foker 50 2 New, not operational at time of LCA
Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
FILAIR Avenue Tabora 1686 – Barumbu, Kinshasa
Name: Dany PHILEMOTTE Name: Mimie MULOWAYI
Email: [email protected] Tel1: +243 999 946 002 Tel2: +243 819 944 6004 Tel3: +243 999 946 005
Fleet
Areas of operation Kinshasa, Matadi, Boma, Muanda, Bandundu, Nioki, Tshikapa, Mbandaka, Basankusu, Lisala, Bumba
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
LET 410 UVP-E 2 1.5 MT
Antonov 26 2 6.5 MT
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Airline Company & Address Contact Names Telephone & Email
I.T.A.B Avenue Munguzi Lubumbashi
Name: Patricia De MOURA Title: Managing Director
Email: [email protected] Tel1: +243 997 117 387 Tel2: +243 997 022 084
Fleet
Areas of operation
Lubumbashi, Kolwezi, Katanga Province (such as Dikulushi, Kisenge, Kashobwe…) Goma, Bukavu. Aircraft are capable of landing on any airfield/ideal for DRC. Freight Tariffs vary according to destinations and volume from $1 kg to $5 kg.
Aircraft type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
LET 410 2 1.7 Mt &1.5 Mt
SAAB S340A 1 33 seats / 450 kg For a complete list of Transporters please check: http://pageswebcongo.com/repertoire/cadre_secteur.htm 3.2.4. River/Lake Transportation / Barging Companies Information related to barging companies can be found in: Paragraph 2.5.2.1.1. (Kinshasa River Ports) 3.3. Vehicle Rental Companies Rental companies rent vehicles with drivers. Tariff is inclusive of driver. Some garages offer vehicle rentals upon request without drivers, but renter must sign a waiver.
Rental Car Company Name & Address
Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Car Description
EUROPCAR 43, Avenue Colonel Ebeya, Gombe, Kinshasa
Name: Valerie LASCHET Title: G. Manager Email: [email protected]
Tel1: +243 999 915 401 Tel2: +243 999 924 801
Regular cars or 4x4 available with driver www.europcar.com
BUDGET CAR RENTAL / RENKA Hotel Memling, Kinshasa
Name: Title: Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Tel1: +243 815 021 957 Tel2: +243 815 019 230
Cars and SUV’s
SYNCAR 3559 Blvd du 30 Juin
Name: Alphonse OPANGO Title: Managing Director [email protected]
Tel1: +243 998 591 200
Cars and SUV’s
AVIS Grand Hotel de Kinshasa
Name: Angel MOISE Title: General Manager Email: [email protected]
Tel1: +243 990 909 900 Tel2: +243 819 809 900
Cars or 4x4 available with drivers www.avis.cd
AERO SHUTTLE AVENUE DE L’OUA 11268 GOMBE, KINSHASA
Name: Title: Email: [email protected]
Tel1: +243 151 600 001 Tel2: +243 998 312 968
Transportation to and from Airport, Immigration and Police formalities at airport, Shuttle rental, etc…
AUTOCENTER Avenue du Livre 111 Gombe, Kinshasa
Name: Christian Title: Email: [email protected]
Tel1: +243 818846073 Tel2: +243 8446073 Tel3: +243 999928219
Cars and SUV’s
3.4. Taxi Companies
• Private taxi companies do not exist in RDC. However, multi passenger taxis and vans are available and can be found in major axes of the cities. This mode of transport is not recommended for security reasons.
AERO SHUTTLE Avenue de l”O.U.A. (GB Complexe) Tel: 243 1 516 0001 (office) Other Telephones: +243 999 951 220 ---or--- +243 998 312 968 ---or--- +243 899 511 192 3.5. Freight Forwarding Agents
• Freight Forwarders are numerous in DRC probably due to lack of prerequisites required by Customs/National Authorities. However, only a few are reliable, members of the FEC (Federation Entreprises du Congo/Union), and fully competent. Furthermore, due to size of country, some are operational in certain areas only.
• These include among others: Amicongo, AT Services, Compodor, GTS Express, Gecotrans, Getma/GTM,
IMMOAF, Globe Transit, SDV Agetraf, Belteco, Beta Distribution, Chrisen Transit, Congo Containers, DHL, Ecodor, Elit, Fabllire, Gecamines, GLS, GTS, ICA, Kin Services Express, Pacific Trading, Rocat, RTA, Sotrabo, Yira Transit, Transit Express Svc, Transit Sans Frontieres…etc…
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For a complete list of Freight Forwarding Agents please check: http://pageswebcongo.com/repertoire/cadre_secteur.htm
Freight Forwarder Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Freight Forwarding & Clearing services
G.T.M. Route des Poids Lourds, Quartier Kingabwa, Limete, Kinshasa
Christophe MONMARCHE Shipping & Sales Manager [email protected]
Tel1: +243 998 018 900 Tel2: +243 818 845 724 Tel3: +243 998 017 170
This company can do both
Additional information: Maritime transport, Warehousing, Handling, Clearing Agent
Freight Forwarder Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Freight Forwarding & Clearing services
S.D.V. AGETRAF 4200, Avenue des Poids Lourds, Quartier N’dolo, Limete, Kinshasa
Name: Regis DE OLIVEIRA Title: General Manager [email protected]
Tel1: +243 810 813 655 Tel2: +243 898 946 431 Tel3: +243 815 025 895
Website: www.agetraf.cd Other Email: [email protected] This company can do both.
• Services include ; Sea freight forwarding import-export, air freight forwarding import-export, customs clearance, shipping line agent, service agent and cargo sales with Brussels Airlines, handling (forklifts, cranes, super stackers, stuffing machines, warehousing, trucking, oil logistics, international and national packers/movers, Lloyd’s agent
• Areas; 18 agencies in DRC/borders including Kinshasa, Matadi, Boma, Moanda, Goma, Lubumbashi, Ishasa, Mahagi, Bukavu, Bunia, Uvira, Kolwezi, Butembo, Kasumbalesa, Kasindi, Beni, Mahagi.
• Handling: 10 forklifts, 10 x 20’-40’ super stackers, 25 trucks, 20 trailers, 2 railway junction including one quay in Matadi, weighting material, wood stuffing machines timber lorry.
• Other: Container Yard (65,000 sqm - 1,500 TEU’S), bonded warehouses (8,300 sqm), Cold storage areas both in Kinshasa and at N’Djili airport.
• Handling Equipment Capacity: Kinshasa: 12 Trucks, 26 Trailers, 4 superstackers for 20” & 40” containers (35/40 Mt); Matadi: 4 Trucks, 1 elevator (5 Mt), 2 super stackers for 20” & 40 “ containers (35/40 Mt) Boma: 1 super stackers for 20” & 40 “ containers (35-40 Mt) Lubumbashi: 4 trucks, 5 Elevators (5Mt)
Freight Forwarder Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Freight Forwarding & Clearing services
COMEXAS AFRIQUE 15-17 Avenue Colonel Ebeya, Gombe, Kinshasa
Name: J.M. PHILIPPOT Title: General Manager [email protected] [email protected]
Tel1: +243 999 945 470 Tel2: +243 898 996 805 Tel3: +243 898 996 819
This company can do both
Additional information : Agencies in Kinshasa, Matadi, Lubumbashi, Boma, Kolwezi 3.6. Handling Equipment
• Few companies are willing to invest in expensive handling equipments in areas of instability. As a result, most handling companies who have adequate equipment tend to be located either in Kinshasa, Matadi, or Boma.
• Only private companies and MONUC offer handling equipment that is fully operational. TRACTAFRIC is a foreign company that sells handling equipment, however they are only located in Kinshasa and Lubumbashi.
• SIFORCO (Timber Company) builds and sells palettes. For further details check also website: DRC WebPages
Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone Equipment description (for sale or rental)
TMK In Goma
Name: Olivier ESSELEN Title: Manager Tel1: +243 888 5288
TRACTAFRIC Rond point Socimat, Kinshasa
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +243 894 9898 Tel: +243 985 38 113
Agency in Kin and Lubumbashi
NOCAFEX (Nouvelle Compagnie Africaine
J.Claude HOOLANS Title: Managing Director
Tel: +243 819 917 335 Tel: +243 816 569 020
Rentals: Mobile Cranes 90 Mt cap. Forklift 35 Mt cap.
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d’Exportation) Avenue des Poids Lourds 228, Kinshasa
Email: [email protected] Port Shore handling personnel; River transports
SKO – CONGO 15eme rue Limete Kinshasa
Name: N/A Title: Email: [email protected]
Tel1: +243 999 933 402 Tel2: +243 999 946 900
Sales of Used Trucks and Spare Parts Rental of cranes
SAFRICAS Route des Poids Lourds Kinshasa
Ivan YSEBOOT Asst. Managing Director Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Tel1: +243 998 243 500 Tel2: +243 851 805 512
Check: www.safricas.com Agencies in Lubumbashi, Kolwesi, Likasi.
3.7. Electricity / Power
• The Congo River has an average flow of over 40,000 m³/sec, which is an exceptional source of energy. It is estimated that this river represents around 13% of the world’s hydroelectric potential. Its force alone could satisfy the electricity requirements of the entire African Continent.
• In May 2006, Mage-Energy (Canada) began overseeing the refurbishment and rehabilitation work on the INGA dam, which is operating at 40% of its capacity. The repairs should allow the two INGA generating units to work at full capacity (1,774 MW) by 2010.
• Unfortunately, in many rural areas of the country, petrol generators are still the only source of electricity. Main Producer, Distributor & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone Website
SNEL / Societe Nationale d’Electricité 2831, Avenue de la Justice, Gombe, Kinshasa
Email: [email protected]
Tel1: +243 815 041 639
www.snel.cd
Summary of Role and Services: National Company 3.7.1. Supply
Power Stability
Power grid / network coverage See maps comments and maps above
Is supply regular and constant throughout the country? Yes
Please describe Country is much too vast, and total network coverage does not exist.
On average, how often does power supply go out? There is no average, it happens very often depending on locations.
On average, how long does the outage last? From a few minutes to often days and sometimes weeks.
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3.8. Manual Labour Costs UN Agencies and NGO’s usually go through local union in areas of operations which provide labor on a daily basis and handle all additional costs.
• OMACO (Organisation de Manutentionnaires au Congo) : + / - 100 Employees. 3.9. Telecommunications 3.9.1. Overview
Telephone Services
Is there a landline telephone network? Yes
Does it allow reliable international calls? Yes On average length of downtime periods for landline connections
Infrequent. Interrupted calls are very common
Is there a mobile phone network? Yes
Estimated availability and coverage
Coverage is actually quite good in major towns and populated areas; many providers share coverage within the country. However, coverage is restricted in many locations due to lack of electricity and size of country (many areas unpopulated)
Procedure to obtain subscription Subscription is very simple, SIM cards are sold in many stores, and pay as go top up cards are available countrywide
Internet Services Providers
Are there ISPs available? Yes
Main Providers
Cybernet, Microcom, Global Band, GBS, VODACOM and ZAIN use GSM and provide Internet access through GPRS technology. Check also list of providers in paragraph below (3.9.2)
Type available Dial and ADSL
Maximum leasable ‘dedicated’ bandwidth n/a
Estimated availability and coverage About 80% of the country has some kind of coverage (within major towns or cities) Only 30% of country has coverage
Procedure to obtain subscription Easy with contract signature 3.9.2 Providers
Company Name & Address
Contact Names / Email Telephone &/ Website Services description
AFRINET 1ST FLOOR Building Gecamines, Gombe, Kinshasa
Email: [email protected]
Tel1: +243 818 119 462 Tel2: +243 817 005 162 Website: www.afrinet.cd
Cisco Systems Study and installment of network LAN, WAN, MAN, SAT; etc…
GLOBAL Broadband Solution 4630 Avenue de la Science, Gombe, Kinshasa
Email: [email protected] & [email protected]
Kinshasa: +243 990 908 557 Lubumbashi: +243 990 908 509 Kisangani: +243 990 908 511
Internet connections… Partner w/ British Telecom, Intelsat and Satlynx WIMAX wireless Network VSAT. Integration Svcs…
RCS Radio Communication SVC. Avenue du marche n.10 Gombe, Kinshasa
Name: Jacques Luyten Title: Managing Director Email: [email protected] & [email protected]
Tel1: +243 817 153 333 Tel2: +243 101 558 39 Website: www.rcs-communication.com
Official Distrib. Motorola, Codan, HF radios, VHF, UHF; SAT tels. w/ licence Thuraya, Iridium, Inmarsat; Sales of BGAN, RBGAN
MICROCOM Sprl. 4, Avenue Mutombo Katshi Gombe Kinshasa
Email: [email protected]
Tel1: +243 818 845 480 Tel2: +243 999 980 838 Website: www.micronet.cd
Agencies in Mbuji Mayi, Kowezi, Goma, Lubumbashi, Kisangani, Likasi, Kananga Mabandaka, Matadi,
This list is not complete, check web pages in DRC for further details.
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3.9.3. Telecommunications Regulations
Regulations
Regulations on usage or import of: Regulating Authority
Satellite Yes Usage is regulated by the UCC
HF Radio Yes Usage is regulated by the UCC UHF / VHF radio (handheld, base or mobile) Yes Usage is regulated by the UCC
UHF / VHF repeaters Yes Usage is regulated by the UCC
GPS Yes No restrictions on usage
VSAT Yes Usage is regulated by the UCC
What are the procedures for the importation of ICT equipment?
There are no difficulties in the importation of communication equipment. Taxes are not applied to UN agencies and NGO’s provided they have the necessary documents. Authorization from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ANR (Agence Nationale de Renseignement), and OCPT is necessary for the exemption of Taxes.
3.9.4. Existing Humanitarian Telecoms System Each UN Agency has its system: HF and VHF radio systems: WFP, UNHCR, UNICEF, WHO, UNDSS, Mainly all Agencies VSAT System: All UN Agencies VSAT System and UHF: All UN Agencies
• Existing UN Telecommunications Systems
Organization UNDP UNICEF OCHA FAO DPKO/
MONUC UNHCR FWP
VHF frequencies
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
HF frequencies
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Repeaters YES YES NO NO YES YES YES
VSAT YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
• OCHA has repeaters and VSAT within provinces but not in Kinshasa • OMS has repeaters
3.10. Local Suppliers Market Check website: http://pagewebcongo.com/repertoire 3.10.1 Food Providers Company Name & Address
Contact Names & Email Telephone & Website Food Commodities
MARSAVCO 1, Av. Kalemie, Gombe, Kinshasa
Email: [email protected]
Tels.: +243 810 034 102 +243 815 238 891 +243 810 034 102 +243 998 229 986 www.marsavco.com
BELTEXCO 1087 Av. Du Marche, Gombe, Kinshasa
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +243 817 007 088 +243 999 938 899 www.beltexco.com
3.10.2 Non Food Providers For more details and further sources of NFI’s please check also website: DRC WebPages Company Name & Address
Contact Names / Email Telephone & Website Item Description
CONGO FUTUR SPRL 389, Avenue Kabasele Tshamala, Gombe, Kinshasa
Name: Ahmed TAJIDEEN [email protected]
Tel:+243 998 929 010 +243 999 905 215
Importation and distribution of goods: Wholesale Construction materials, Hydrocarbons, Plastics
Comments: Franchises in Matadi, Muanda, Mbuji-Mayi, Kisangani, Mbandaka, Kikwit
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DEMCO ACIER SPRL Immeuble Congo fer, Avenue Colonel Ebeya, Gombe, Kinshasa
Name: Philippe EDGE [email protected]
Tel: +243 999 000 999 +243 811 887 107
Importation and distribution of steel and construction materials
Comments: CHANIMETAL SARL 1527, Avenue Colonel Mondjiba, Ngaliema, Kinshasa
Name: Felix KANYAMA Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Tel: +243 818 848 329 +243 815 135 733
Naval and Metal construction
Comments: Franchise in Lubumbashi
PLASTICA 16, Avenue du Pont, Barumbu, Kinshasa
Name: Amir SHAMJI Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Tel: +243 998 242 123 +243 818 801 050
Manufacturing Plastics
Comments: DEMIMPEX 43, Avenue Tombalbaye, Gombe, Kinshasa
Name: Nicolas BONDUELLE Tel1: +243 817 005 117 Generators
3.11 Accommodation
Company Name & Address
Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax Comments & Services
HOTEL MEMLING 5d, avenue du Tchad Gombe, Kinshasa
Name: Honore BUISSOU Title: General Manager Email: [email protected]
Tel1: +243 817 001 111 Fax: + 243 813 013 333 Website: www.memling.net
Restaurant, Bar, Pool, Western Union Services, Internet, WiFi,Stores, Parking, Space available for banquets, conferences
GRAND HOTEL KINSHASA 4, Avenue Batetela Gombe, Kinshasa
Name: Bob MUNDABI Title: General Manager [email protected] [email protected]
Tel1: 243 081 8110003 Tel2: 243 0817005064 www.grandhotelkinshasa.com
Restaurant, Bar, Pool, Fitness Center, Stores, Pharmacy, Parking, Internet/, WiFi, Cable TV, Space available for banquets, conferences
HOTEL VENUS 306 Ave. de la Gombe, Kinshasa
[email protected] [email protected]
Tel1: +243 99 991 7459 Tel2: +243 0819970150
Restaurant, Bar, Pool, Internet, Parking Space available for banquets, conferences
HOTEL STELLA Matutina Lodge Route Himbi, Goma
Tel: +243 811 510 760 Tel: +243 812 322 289 [email protected]
Restaurant, Bar, Parking, Internet/, WiFi, On lake Kivu’s shore
GUEST HOUSE LE VAGABOND / DUNDEE’S Avenue Munua, Quartier Golf, Lubumbashi
[email protected] [email protected]
Tel1: +243 997 027 854 Tel2: +243 997 024 126
Restaurant, Bar, Pool, Parking, Internet
HOTEL BELLEVUE Corner of Ave. Mwepo & Ave. Munongo, Lubumbashi
[email protected] Tel1: +243 815 056 409 Tel2; +243 818 151 117
Restaurant, Bar, Pharmacy, Internet, Located in center of town
PARK HOTEL 50 Ave. Munongo Lubumbashi
[email protected] Tel1: +243 970 323 30 Tel2: +243 998 365 86 Restaurant/Bar/ Internet
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4 Scenario’s & Contingencies The following sub-chapters attempt to map the potential scenarii as outlined in own or inter-agency contingency planning exercises, assess the impact and expected response.
• Since late August 2008, heavy fighting between Government forces (FADRC) and rebel leader Laurent Nkunda’s Congrès National pour la Défense du Peuple (CNDP) in North Kivu has jeopardized the January 2008 ceasefire agreement and displaced more than 100,000 people.
• Further, the Ugandan rebel group Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) has attacked villages in Ituri, displacing up to
100,000 people. The UN Mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (UN MONUC) has more than 17,000 peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with a mandate to forcibly implement the ceasefire agreement.
PIPELINE SITUATION
• As of October 24, the total projected shortfall for DRC PRRO 10608.0 from November 2008 through April 2009 is more than 21,000 metric tonnes, equivalent to US$28.5 million.
• The PRRO has outstanding financial advances totaling to US$8.5 million, bringing the total project funding
needs to nearly US$37 million over the next six months.
• Without significant efforts to avert a crisis, the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is on the verge of a war that could engulf the entire region.
(Source: WFP REGIONAL ALERT article “Crisis in Eastern DRC, dated October 30th, 2008).
4.1 Refugees & IDP’s
Logistics Considerations (e.g. existing capacities / augmentation vis a vis scenario)
General There is limited commercial storage this area and generally in fighting areas. Additional temporary storage capacity, staff and resources will be required. Securing additional transport is another requirement
Storage Limited commercial storage in this area so extensive use of Wiik Halls would be required to accommodate needs
Transport Securing additional transport is a crucial requirement. 4.2 Food Security Locally procured food within DRC normally comes from the North Kivu area. Therefore, in worst case scenario, this option could not be pursued. It is likely that raw materials will remain blocked in villages given the highly insecurity of road travel/transport. The areas most affected will be GOMA and BUNIA which will most likely be completely cut off. Logistics Considerations (e.g. existing capacities / augmentation vis a vis scenario) General Chronic food insecurity can result from intense fighting in area, changing rainfall patterns and/or
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a decrease in food production due to reasons above, leading to massive movements of IDP’s. Abrupt changes in market prices of staple foods and prohibitively high market prices, massive population movements
Storage
Additional storage will be needed in locations/at point of distribution. Total capacity requirements would depend on further scenario development and contingency planning; however there is limited commercial storage in this area so the use of Wiik Halls would be required to accommodate WFP and NGO’s needs.
Transport
Inter-agency intervention will be required. Further scenario development and contingency planning is needed to determine potential needs, however it is clear that existing logistics systems would be insufficient to cope with such and increase in requirements. WFP fleet would be insufficient to handle the increased requirement so trucking would be the most logical solution in this event.
4.3 Natural Disaster Large scale volcanic eruption or methane explosion in Lake Kivu Natural disasters have been taken into account in the scenario but not in the strategic response plan, given the unpredictability of this type of event. In case of a natural disaster affecting an area of the DRC (flood, volcano eruption, earthquake, etc...) a Flash Appeal could be made in consultation with authorities and humanitarian partners. A coordination group will be set up should such a disaster occur. Please refer to Humanitarian Action Plan (HAP) 2009 for further details. 4.4 Other (please specify) Health, Nutrition, Shelter and NFI’s, Protection, Water and Sanitation: Please refer to Humanitarian Action Plan (HAP) 2009 for further details.
Most Likely Location Potential Case Load
Estimated Relief Items
Who? Quantity
Epidemic crisis East and Kassai Oriental
OPERATIONAL PLAN WORSE CASE SCENARIO EASTERN DRC Rationale This document is meant to:
1) Briefly review current contingency planning assumptions for the Kivus and Orientale Province; update/convert them into an operational plan for the worse case scenario;
2) Highlight/suggest alternative operational options (their gaps and constraints) based on the level of humanitarian access.
Review
The 2008 planning assumptions are still valid with the 2008 worst case scenario increasing its relative likelihood over time. The continued failure to implement the various agreements and failure to resolve key issues in eastern DRC, led to a resumption of conflict on August 28, 2008 between Government forces (FADRC) and rebel leader Laurent Nkunda’s Congrès National pour la Défense du Peuple (CNDP) with major humanitarian consequences in North Kivu, South Kivu and Orientale Province.
A cease-fire has been agreed between the CNDP leader L. Nkunda and SG Special Envoy Olusegun Obasanjo on November 16 in Jomba (Rutshusu territory). Key points of the agreement were: (1) implementation of a sustainable ceasefire; (2) set- up of a tripartite verification mechanism comprising the FARDC, the CNDP and a third party accepted by all parties; (3) the opening and respect of humanitarian corridors to allow access to relief aid for IDPs and the recognition of SGSE as mediator.
Although the current situation is less tense, an increasing level of conflict of a more protracted nature is still expected, involving the CNDP and the FARDC/MONUC, FDLR and/or Mai-Mai militias with potential cross border support for various factions.
EW Indicators: The Security Situation continues very unstable tense and volatile in the Eastern DRC with absent of positive indicators at all levels for the resolution of the Conflict.
• Recent attempts by Kabila's government to co-opt Nkunda and his forces have backfired, strengthening Nkunda’s forces and strengthening hardliners in the Presidential circle who prefer a military solution. CNDP
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continued to expand the zone under its control gaining the entire territory of Rutshuru, posing a direct threat to Kanyabayonga. CNDP currently controls Rwindi (30 Km south of Kanyabayonga) and the area of North Kikuku (20 Km south of Kanyabayonga on the Nyanzale- Kanyabayonga axis).
• The capability of FARDC to defend Kanyabayonga is questionable due to internal mutiny and the semi-collapse of its command and control structures. Given the systemic weakness of the Congolese army, the DRC government has allied itself with the FDLR for military operations against Nkunda.
• Moreover on the eve of the disengagement process within the framework of Amani, remark divergences are emerging among the Mayi-Mayi groups which might derail the entire process. Main potential threats FDLR– FRF and Banyamulenge Armed Groups – PARECO – CNDP – RASTA– FNL– Mayi-Mayi – Demobilized soldiers – Non-brassaged soldiers – FARDC– GR – Demonstrators. � The potential increases for Rwanda to be drawn back into Congo -- as in the two previous wars. � Potential for Burundi to be destabilized given the current political trends; The Burundi army has is officially on a war footing at the end of November. Most of the army are Tutsis. Tension is increasing between the Burundian army and Hutu rebels.
In particular:
• ORIENTALE PROVINCE -The FRPI / FPJC Militias threat in Irumu territory persists in spite of the on going joint FARDC / MONUC military operations. � Dungu Territory likely to deteriorate (after 29 November) should Kony (LRA Militia leader) refuse once more to sign the Final Peace Agreement as scheduled. As a consequence, the FARDC/MONUC operations, supported by are likely to resume after 29 November which will trigger renewed LRA Militias attacks against villages. The LRA leadership considers the FARDC deployment as a provocation and has resorted to attack civilians as a result. Main potential threats: Splinter factions of Armed Groups – FARDC – UPDF – Demobilized groups - escaped prisoners – ethnic tensions.
• GRAND NORD is worsening. A large number of cases of lootings, extortions, and ambushes attributed to the deserting FARDC and the Mayi-Mayi continue to be reported on the Kanyabayonga /Butembo axis. In Beni where the FARDC are being reorganized. About 4000 combatants are expected to arrive in that area which is likely to generate important protection issues for civilians. In addition, the concentration of ADF/NALU elements in Kisima (25 km of Beni) could be an aggravating factor.
• NORTH KIVU: CNDP’s strategic withdrawal into the Petit Nord and subsequent regained control of axe Kiwanja –Ishasa will allow the politico-military movement to consolidate its military and administrative domination in that area. Likely Nkunda’s next target step will be Masisi territory and possibly Kalehe (Minova )Nof South Kivu.
� CNDP continues to recruit, especially in the Kiwanja and the Kiringi area as well training of their cadres Main potential threats: Nkunda loyalists – Mayi-Mayi – PARECO – FDLR – FARDC - Ethnic violence – Anti-MONUC sentiments and hysterical mobs– ADF/NALU - GR.
• SOUTH KIVU: The overall situation though potentially volatile is likely to deteriorate in the near future notably in the Kalehe territory and in the Hauts Plateaux (increased activities of Banyamulenge insurgents are reportedly concentrated in a location situated 3 km of Minembwe. Meanwhile, Maj Mazuri (a Munyamulenge, ex-111 FARDC Brigade demobilized officer and a close ally of Nkunda) who was in Burundi, infiltrated the Hauts Plateaux, along with 12 elements, and is now recruiting. Under these conditions, it cannot be excluded that the FRF or a faction thereof (Banyamulenge insurgents with direct links to CNDP) launch coordinated operations to destabilize South Kivu). Meanwhile Mayi-Mayi groups are reorganizing themselves in order to face further attacks of the “enemies”.
Worse Case Scenario
Large scale fighting breaks out throughout the province of North Kivu with significant human rights abuses from all sides and major inter-ethnic clashes forcing humanitarian actors to work in a very hostile and difficult environment.
In South Kivu, should the FARDC/MONUC actively pursue the FDLR, clashes are likely to intensify as there are FDLR strongholds in the province. The potential for subsequent localized armed conflict remains high and a further deterioration in North Kivu could fuel the conflict in South Kivu. As the general situation deteriorates, security declines with increased displacement and ethnic clashes – both of which remain a significant concern.
Significant displacement occurs within North Kivu and South Kivu (800,000 each territory) and spreads beyond the province, as well as to neighbouring Rwanda (refugees of Tutsi ethnic origin), Uganda (refugees of non-Tutsi origin) and Burundi.
Conflict could also erupt within Goma, with significant repercussions. Displacement spreads further to the neighbouring Ituri District (240,000) which, coupled with its own tensions in the Lake Albert border region with Uganda (due to clashes between the two armies over resource-rich islands), also puts this area in particular risk.
A Congolese alliance with the FDLR could draw Rwanda back into eastern Congo, and a full-scale war could again engulf the Great Lakes region.
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Conflict patterns: As highlighted in the operational plan for North Kivu Province – the political situation is very fluid with recurrent breaches of peace (mainly resulting from the non-implementation of peace agreements) and subsequent short-term ceasefires. Although the worse case scenario is considered the most likely one -and is the basis of this operational plan- there is still a possibility of a de-escalation of violence, with the current security situation de-evolving into another temporary stalemate. However, this is considered as a less likely scenario. The main patterns of the less likely scenario are (1) continuous but limited criminality and violence throughout the Kivus; (2) lack of disarmament and repatriation of FDLR, resulting in (3) recurrent sporadic clashes among CNDP, Mai-Mai, FDLR and other actors, leading to recurrent and temporary displacement of civilians. Current response
Initial response in the North Kivu area as follow: camps in urban areas are receiving three month full ration. In the rural areas, three different scenarios according to location have been programmed: one time distribution (Rutshuru east); two month distribution (Kitchanga area); three month distribution (Rutshuru west/Nyanzale). All initial assistance will then be followed by already planned assessment. A potential increase in targeted assistance through FFW and seeds protection activities is expected. TOTAL FOOD: Projected and actual operational figures:
LOCATION NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY
North Kivu 6,310 8,430 8,190 8,110
South Kivu 2,700 2,940 2,380 2,140
Orientale 4,828 4,828 4,828 4,086
TOTAL FOOD 13,838 16,198 15,398 14,336
� It is likely that the security situation remains the major variable to the effective delivery of relief in the short and
medium term, therefore different operational options for humanitarian access are being considered. � Stragegy for the worst case scenario would be that of prepositioning food commodities in strategic locations
outside DRC and as close as possible to the expected affected areas. Those locations are Kampala- Kigoma – Kigali /Isaka and Gisenyi.
Worse case scenario - Response to population in need and resources required:
Displacement - Main planning assumptions are the following: • The conflict is likely to unfold in historical areas of confrontation – with hotspots mainly concentrated around
traditional mining areas; • IDPs are likely to move following habitual routes mainly according to (1) their ethnicity; (2) camps locations; and (3)
road conditions. • Historically the nature of displacement in eastern DRC is temporary with beneficiaries hosted by families likely to be
displaced for a shorter term (3 to 6 months); and IDPs located in camps likely to be assisted for longer term (6 months to 1 year).
• Hosting families usually receive a caseload estimated at 40% of the total IDPs. • Although the number of returnees in the worse case scenario equals zero in each location, a 5% increase of
temporary returnees should be considered if the pattern of the worse case scenario allows for multiple ceasefires following the resumption of war.
Expected Population Movements: • Orientale: Moving at the border with North Kivu and toward the Eastern part of the province with some of the
population ready to cross to Uganda. • North Kivu: Toward Province Orientale; upward North (toward Bunia) as well as toward South Kivu; • South Kivu: Toward Maniema and Southern part of South Kivu, some people expected to cross to Rwanda. • Maniema: Expected to receive IDPs from South Kivu. Estimated outflow – regional implications: To: Uganda: 100,000 to 150,000; Burundi: 75,000; Rwanda: 45,000 Main cities - Planning assumptions based on historical trends: Urban population is more likely to move toward urban areas than rural areas. • Goma: if Goma is attacked before Bukavu, population movements will be expected toward Bukavu either by road or
by boat. If the road is open, a minority of people could continue and try to enter Rwanda. Population movements are also expected toward Sake and Minova. Gama’s Tutsi minority is likely to go to Gisenyi by road.
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• Bukavu: given the strong anti-Rwanda attitude, the population is expected to remain in the city with only few displaced crossing to Rwanda. Population is expected to group in public buildings (caseload: 50,000 max)
• Bunia: population expected to divide itself according to ethnic polarization (there is not a defined minority creating a sort of balance of power) and expected to group in public places or in camps within their own town (caseload: 150,000 max).
Findings: The total IDPs caseload for eastern DRC is 1, 910,000 people for the worse case scenario. Given both security and logistic constraints, a realistic operational assumption is that -out of the total caseload- WFP will be able to reach 1,415,000 IDPs for a total of 23,560 Mt/month. Food Rations: IDPs
Timeframe MML Pulses VO Salt TOT gr/p/day Kcal
3-6 months 400 120 30 5 555 2100
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FOOD REQUIREMENT (AV/MONTH) and ACCESS ASSUMPTIONS:
IDPs %
Access MML PUL VO Salt MML PUL VO Salt
Caseload 1,910,000 74.08% 400 120 30 5 MT
Orientale 240,000 58.33% 2,880 864 216 36 1,680 504 126 21 2,331
N Kivu 800,000 81.25% 9,600 2,880 720 120 7,800 2,340 585 98 10,823
S Kivu 795,000 69.00% 9,540 2,862 716 119 6,600 1,980 495 83 9,158
Maniema 75,000 100% 900 270 68 11 900 270 68 11 1,249
Total 1,910,000 1.415.000 22,920 6,876 1,719 287 16,980 5,094 1,274 212 23,560
72% 22% 5% 1%
Risk analysis of main supply routes
There are currently two main historical supply routes for eastern DRC: 1. The northern corridor with commodities dispatched Ex-Mombasa through Kampala and on to Goma or Bunia or Beni; 2. The second corridor is: Ex- Dar-es-Salaam onwards � To Kigoma and then up to Uvira then Bukavu then Goma; Two main operational options for humanitarian access inside DRC have been considered: Worst Case (increasing likelihood over time)
� Option 1: Sub-regional war in which neighboring countries are involved. Main supply roads are likely to be destabilized.
� Use of current logistic set-up not affected by conflict; � Establish additional forward bases (transshipment points). � Increase use of air assets for life saving humanitarian operation.
Most likely � Option 2: Limited to DRC only -worsening of the security situation with a concurrent temporary reduction in
road access. While these two options are listed as separate they are linked each other and it is important to consider them and their relative likelihood. While it is considered at the moment that the second option is still the more likely, the risk of a worst case scenario is increasing over time. This operational plan will consider the worst case scenario. Less likely/best case scenario: Although tension is likely to remain high, humanitarian corridors -inside DRC- are likely to progressively open if the security situation improves. WFP is prepared to respond progressively using secure windows for distributions based on accessibility to the beneficiaries.
Logistics: Main Priorities: � Pre-positioning up to 10000 MT in strategic locations that are outside DRC. � Coordinate road rehabilitation projects along main axis inside DRC. � Increase of storage capacity in main hubs and field locations.
Program: Main Priorities:
� Diversification of program activities: moving beyond general distribution activities and invest more in multifaceted programs.
� Testing new tools (e.g. cash and food programs) in the areas in which food availability is not the main problem.
Additional/Alternative supply routes likely to be opened in order to increase through-put capacity:
� Kigoma/Mpulungu – Bujumbura (by barge) – Uvira, Bukavu, Goma (by road) Additional port capacity and barge operators in Bujumbura available to be used in case of congestion in Uvira Current corridor Mpulungu/Kigoma – Uvira (by road) – Bukavu (by barge) - Goma � Dar es Salam - Isaka - Kigali – Goma (by road) – newly opened on Nov 7
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This is an additional corridor to Goma. It is important since maize in grain can be milled either in Isaka or in Kigali. ���� Dar es Salam – Isaka – Bukavu (by road) to be activated in case of increased needs.
� Mombasa – Kampala /Tororo – Beni already active – [Butembo alternative] Maize grains to be milled in Kampala.
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ENTRY POINTS: the increased requirements can be covered by using the above mentioned traditional corridor and by compliment them with the following options:
� From Beira – Lusaka – Mpulungu � From Durban -- Lusaka- Mpulungu
Main Assumptions: Supply roads via Rwanda and Burundi that are being opened to support the increased caseload are also exposed to risk of closure if there is a sub-regional war in which these neighboring countries are involved. In this case, a regionalization of the conflict at the border with Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi is expected with main supply routes likely to be destabilized.
Therefore:
• All supply routes from Rwanda and Uganda and Burundi are at risk of closure under this scenario. Increase reliance on air operations – air drops.
Strategy is to bring the food as close as possible to the affected areas.
� Some 15-20,000 MT of food will be positioned in Kampala, Kigoma and Kigali (if it is not possible to reach Kigali, second best alternative will be Isaka.
� Depending on the evolution of the conflict, mobile storage facilities are likely to be opened to reach some of the IDP’s that are moving out of the conflict zones.
� Other beneficiaries are likely to remain trapped in the conflict areas. These beneficiaries are likely to be served mainly through air drops.
In the worst case scenario the requirement of 23,560 Mt/month can be achieve by using the following corridor
allocation: � ex Kampala: 8,400 Mt/Month � ex Dar (direct): 8,000 Mt/Month � ex Kigoma: 5,500 Mt/Month � ex Mpulungu: 1,500 Mt/Month option to be activated to cover beneficiaries in the Maniema � ex Lubumbashi 500 Mt/Month � ex Kisangani 300 Mt/Month
� Within this logistic structure is still possible to increase the corridor capacity to cover increased needs – if needed.
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Worst case scenario requirements per corridor distributed as follows:
Location Mt/Month Worst Case Corridor Increase Mt/month to be activated per Corridor
Ituri 2,400 Ex-Kampala 2,400
North Kivu 11,000 Ex- Kampala Ex- Dar (direct)
6,000 5,000
South Kivu 9,200 Ex- Dar (direct) Ex- Kigoma Ex- Mpulungu
3,000 5,000 1,500
Maniema 1,300
Kigoma Mpulungu Ex- Lubumbashi Ex- Kisangani
500 via Kalemie to Kindu 500 300 via Ubundu
Total that can be activated 24,200 MT/month
: Assessment: Internal Transport inside DRC - for worst case scenario caseload
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AIR OPERATIONS:
Major airport facilities inside DRC: GOMA
• Airstrip limited (short) due to last volcano eruption – • Limited to C130 and An-12.
DUNGU
There are 2 airstrips in Dungu: One airstrip has a limited capacity and it is mainly used by humanitarian air transporters that are small, not for major operations. The second airstrip has been rehabilitated by MONUC and it is suitable for C130 type of aircraft.
• Payload limitation for aircraft landing at the Dungu MONUC air strip (in compacted soil) is 11 MT. Air operators contracted by humanitarian organisations have to rely on MONUC for refuelling in Dungu and/or Bunia.
• Local storage capacities in Dungu are limited. Mobile storage required to meet humanitarian demands. BUNIA: airstrip suitable for C130. BUKAVU: airstrip 2000 Mt length, suitable for C130 and B727. KISANGANI: airstrip suitable for C130 and IL72. KINDU: KALEMIE: Majority of field strips available for caravan, helicopters and LET-410. If there is a conflict inside DRC, major airport facilities are likely to remain closed. Major airports outside DRC relevant to the operation are:
� Entebbe Airport � Depending on the security situation Kigali and Bujumbura can also be used.
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Procurement and Pipeline:
Current situation: The Budget Revision that has been endorsed by the ED indicates an increase of 55,900 MT of food in North Kivu, South Kivu and Orientale Provinces. Total projected shortfall for the coming 6 months (Nov 08-April 09) is 32,600 MT. Total projected shortfall for the coming 12 months (Nov 08-Oct 09) is 90,700 MT. Procurement Options – Major Constraints:
Locally procured food within DRC normally comes from the North Kivu area. Therefore, in the worst case scenario this option cannot be pursued. It is likely that raw materials will remain blocked in villages given the highly insecurity on roads. Especially the area Goma/Bunia will be cut off – since all contracts likely to be defaulted or cancelled. It is likely that -even if there are multiple ceasefires- contractors will not be able to move locally procured food in the worse case scenario.
� Actions: Conduct more in-depth pipeline analysis taking into account, CO level pipeline, operational constraints/likely caseloads to be reached, forecasted contributions of major donors.
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Milling Capacity: Milling capacity for additional needs is a major constrain. The table below shows actual milling capacity in the region.
LOCATION CAPACITY (AV/MONTH)
EXPLANATION
KENYA 6,000 This is the total capacity in Kenya
UGANDA 2,000 1,000
2,000 + Nalukolongo 1,000
RWANDA 2,000
ZAMBIA 15,000
TANZANIA 3,200 Using both milling plants in Isaka (120 Mt/day and Dodoma 40 Mt/day)
Goma 1,000 x 3 Kenya Milling:
� Kenya has approximately 25 mills across the country 18 of which are large scale (150 Mt plus per day) however the majority of these mills are wither in poor operating order; already full operational to capacity or have below acceptable HACCP standards for hygiene.
� Mills are located across the country – Mombasa, Nairobi, Eldoret, Kitale & Kisumu - being the major sites, therefore there are options no matter which entry point is used i.e. there is talk of bring from Tanzania into Kenya via overland and obviously through the port.
� The latest evaluation of mills was carried out in Sept/Oct 2008 based on the visits carried out - summarized observations as follows:
� Unga (Nairobi & Eldoret) are cleared, and two other millers had minor issues - TSS Millers (Mombasa) and Maize Milling (Eldoret), but remain options.
� Each of these mills is capable of producing over 150 Mt per 24hrs (900 per 6 day week) = 4 mills producing in total 3,600 Mt per week.
Actions: � Investigate possibility and cost of additional capacity in Kampala. Having a milling centre in Kampala is
logistically efficient – however the costs can be high. � Inquire how much is the excess capacity of Kenyan mills. � Assess the possibility of increasing the milling capacity in Goma
Internal Transport:
Commercial transport can be used inside DRC, but with MONUC escorts. Main constraints are:
1) The insufficient provision of MONUC escorts and 2) The extended delivery period.
Storage Capacity:
ILS Storage Capacity inside DRC:
� GOMA: 720 m² � BENI: 360 m² � BUNIA: 240 m² (Dungu)
WFP Storage Capacity inside DRC: � GOMA: 6,000 Mt � BENI: 1,800 Mt � BUKAVU: 3,500 Mt � UVIRA: 1,500 Mt
Transhipment hubs/Corridor: � KIGOMA: 4,200 Mt � NALUKONGO: 15,000 Mt � TORORO: 15,000 Mt � KIGALI: 10,000 Mt � GISENYI: 1,800Mt � ISAKA: 16,500Mt
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