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Logistics Capacity Assessment
Sri Lanka
Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents 6
2 1 Sri Lanka Country Profile 11
2.1 Sri Lanka Country Profile 12
2.2 1.1 Sri Lanka Humanitarian Background 14
2.2.1 Sri Lanka Humanitarian Background 14
2.3 1.2 Sri Lanka Customs Information 17
3 2 Sri Lanka Logistics Infrastructure 23
3.1 Sri Lanka Logistics Infrastructure 23
3.2 2.1 Sri Lanka Port Assessment 24
3.2.1 Sri Lanka Port Assessment 25
3.2.2 2.1.1 Sri Lanka Port of Colombo 27
3.2.3 2.1.2 Sri Lanka Port of Galle 31
3.3 2.2 Sri Lanka Aviation 36
3.3.1 Sri Lanka Aviation 37
3.3.2 2.2.1 Sri Lanka Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport 39
3.3.3 2.2.2 Sri Lanka Ratmalana National Airport 40
3.3.4 2.2.3 Sri Lanka Ampara National Airport 41
3.3.5 2.2.4 Sri Lanka Anuradhapura National Airport 42
3.3.6 2.2.5 Sri Lanka Batticaloa National Airport 43
3.3.7 2.2.6 Sri Lanka Trincomalee National Airport 43
3.3.8 2.2.7 Sri Lanka Jaffna National Airport 45
3.4 Sri Lanka Road Network 46
3.4.1 Distance and Time Travel Matrix 48
3.4.2 Road Class and Surface Conditions 49
3.5 Sri Lanka Railway Assessment 50
3.5.1 Railway Companies and Consortia 52
3.5.2 Key Route Information 53
3.6 Sri Lanka Storage Assessment 54
3.6.1 Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations 54
3.7 Sri Lanka Milling Assessment 61
3.7.1 Milling Company: Prima Mill 61
4 3 Sri Lanka Logistics Services 63
4.1 Sri Lanka Logistics Services 63
4.2 Sri Lanka Fuel 63
4.3 Sri Lanka Transporters 63
4.4 Sri Lanka Additional Service Providers: Vehicle Rental, Taxi Companies, Freight
Forwarding Agents, Handling Equipment, Power Generation and ISPs 63
4.4.1 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) 64
4.5 Sri Lanka Telecommunications 64
4.5.1 Telecommunication Regulation 65
4.5.2 Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems 66
4.6 Sri Lanka Food Suppliers, Accommodation and Other Markets 67
4.6.1 Main Food Suppliers 67
4.6.2 Additional Operational Support 67
5 Sri Lanka Government Contact List 68
6 Sri Lanka Humanitarian Agency Contact List 71
7 Sri Lanka Port and Waterways Company Contact List
74
8 Sri Lanka Transporter Contact List 75
9 Sri Lanka Additional Service Provision Contact List
77
10 5.1 Sri Lanka Acronyms and Abbreviations 78
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Country name: Sri Lanka
Official country name: The Democratic Socialistic Republic of Sri Lanka
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1 Table of Contents
Chapter Name of Assessor Organization Date updated
1 Sri Lanka Country ProfileSergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
1.1 Sri Lanka Humanitarian
Background
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
1.2 Sri Lanka Customs Information Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
2 Sri Lanka Logistics Infrastructure
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
2.1 Sri Lanka Port Assessment Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
2.1.1 Sri Lanka Port of Colombo Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
2.1.2 Sri Lanka Port of Galle Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
2.2 Sri Lanka Aviation Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
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Chapter Name of Assessor Organization Date updated
2.2.1 Sri Lanka Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
2.2.2 Sri Lanka Ratmalana National
Airport
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
2.2.3 Sri Lanka Ampara National
Airport
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
2.2.4 Sri Lanka Anuradhapura
National Airport
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
2.2.5 Sri Lanka Batticaloa National
Airport
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
2.2.6 Sri Lanka Trincomalee National
Airport
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
2.2.7 Sri Lanka Jaffna National Airport Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
2.3 Sri Lanka Road Network
Assessment
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
2.4 Sri Lanka Railway Assessment Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
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Chapter Name of Assessor Organization Date updated
2.5 Sri Lanka Storage Assessment Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
2.6 Sri Lanka Milling Assessment Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
3 Sri Lanka Logistics ServicesSergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
3.1 Sri Lanka Fuel Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
3.3 Sri Lanka Additional Service
Providers
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
3.4 Sri Lanka Telecommunications Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
3.5 Sri Lanka Food Suppliers,
Accommodation and Other Markets
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
4 Sri Lanka Contact ListsSergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
4.1 Sri Lanka Government Contact List
(see page 68)
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
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Chapter Name of Assessor Organization Date updated
4.2 Sri Lanka Humanitarian Agency
Contact List (see page 71)
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
4.3 Sri Lanka Port and Waterways
Company Contact List (see page 74)
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
4.4 Sri Lanka Transporter Contact List
(see page 75)
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
4.5 Sri Lanka Additional Service
Provision Contact List (see page 77)
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
5 Sri Lanka AnnexesSergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
5.1 Sri Lanka Acronyms and
Abbreviations (see page 78)
Sergio Monteiro,
Mohamed Haffee,
Hazmar Salim
WFP Oct-09
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2 1 Sri Lanka Country Profile
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2.1 Sri Lanka Country Profile
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"Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in the
northern off the southern coast of the in ; Indian Ocean Indian subcontinent South Asia
known until 1972 as Ceylon, Sri Lanka has maritime borders with to the northwest and India
the to the southwest." Maldives
Source: Wikipedia (publisher), Sri Lanka Date Last http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_LankaAccessed: 06 Nov 2013
Generic Information:
Wikipedia information on Sri Lanka
IMF information on Sri Lanka
*Economist Intelligence Unit information on Sri Lanka
(*note - this is a paid service)
Humanitarian Info:
WFP information on Sri Lanka
UNOCHA information on Sri Lanka
Facts and Figures:
Wolfram Alpha information on Sri Lanka
World Bank information on Sri Lanka
World Population Review information on Sri Lanka
2.2 1.1 Sri Lanka Humanitarian Background
2.2.1 Sri Lanka Humanitarian Background
Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
Natural Disasters Yes / No Comments / Details
Drought Yes n/a
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Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
Earthquakes n/a n/a
Epidemics n/a n/a
Extreme Temperatures n/a n/a
Flooding Yes n/a
Insect Infestation n/a n/a
Mudslides Yes n/a
Volcanic Eruptions n/a n/a
High Waves / Surges n/a n/a
Wildfires n/a n/a
High Winds Yes n/a
Other Comments Sea erosion, Tsunami
Man-Made Issues
Civil Strife n/a n/a
International Conflict n/a n/a
Internally Displaced Persons n/a n/a
Refugees Present n/a n/a
Landmines / UXO Present n/a n/a
Other Comments n/a
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For more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on
Epidemiology of Disasters
EMDAT information on Sri Lanka
Calamities and Seasonal Affects
Seasonal affects on Transport
The southwest monsoon season (June - October) may cause some delays in transport. By
average delays may add up to three days depending on persistence of rains. Excessive rains
may also damage secondary roads to the degree of impassable, particularly in the northern
urban areas. There are no other reported climatic extremes.
Seasonal affects on Commodity Handling and Storage
There are no reported seasonal effects on commodity handling activities, other than loading
and off loading exercise during heavy monsoon rains, which can persist for two to three days
uninterruptedly during the season.
For information on Sri Lanka seasonal affects, please see the following document:
Sri Lanka Humanitarian Background Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
Government
WFP Offices (Country Office) - The WFP Country Office is located in Colombo. Pre-Tsunami
WFP only resided within the UN compound in Colombo, after the Tsunami and the influx of
internationals and hiring of national staff to overcome the emergency.
Sub-Offices - WFP currently have 5 Sub-Offices and 2 Monitoring Offices in Sri Lanka. Post-
Tsunami: Jaffna Sub-Office, Trincomalee Sub-Office, Ampara Sub-Office, Vavuniya Sub-Office,
Batticaloa Sub-Office, Anuradhapura Monitoring Office, Moneragala Monitoring Office
For information on Sri Lanka Government contact details, please see the followng link: 4.1 Sri
Lanka Government Contact List (see page 68)
Humanitarian Community
For information on Sri Lanka Humaniatiran Agency contact details, please see the followng link:
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4.2 Sri Lanka Humanitarian Agency Contact List (see page 71)
2.3 1.2 Sri Lanka Customs Information
Sri Lanka Customs Information
For contact information regarding government custom authorities, please follow the link below:
4.1 Sri Lanka Government Contact List (see page 68)
OCHA’s Directory on legislation for Customs facilitation
Information provided by the Permanent Mission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka to the United Nations Office in Geneva on 20 Jan 2005
The flights carrying humanitarian relief cargo operated to Sri Lanka and also similar flights
operated through Bandaranaike International Airport to other countries suffered by the Tsunami
disaster have so far been exempted from the payment of landing/packing charges and ground
handling charges.
In respect of such flights operated by commercial airlines, it has been decided to discontinue
the exemption on landing/packing and ground handling charges in respect of flights operated
by commercial carriers carrying humanitarian cargo either to Sri Lanka or to another country,
with immediate effect.
Nevertheless, flights operated by a foreign government delivering relief cargo to the
government of Sri Lanka using state aircraft will continue to be exempted from airport charges.
Further any commercial carrier operating on behalf of a foreign government, carrying relief
goods will continue to benefit from the exemption, only if authenticated documents released by
that government could be produced by the flight crew on arrival at the Bandaranaike
International Airport which shall indicate that the foreign government/consignor has not been
billed for landing/packing and ground handling charges payable at Bandaranaike International
Airport Colombo by the commercial airline Operator. (Geneva 20 Jan 05) This Information was
provided by the UNDAC team in Sri Lanka on 29 December 2004
Import procedures for relief commodities to Sri LankaFor bilateral donations of relief commodities; the donating agency has to contact the MFA in Sri
Lanka. The following documents have to be sent related to the commodities:
Cargo Manifest, Airway Bill, Gift Certificate, Packing list with invoice
Contact Person: Chief of Protocol
Fax: + 94 11 535 7406
Tel: +94 11 232 8681 or 232 7048
For UN related donations, the same documents have to be forwarded to:RC/RR UNDP Mr.Neil Burne, e-mail: , Fax : +94 11 [email protected]
UNDAC contact point at the airport in Colombo is Mr. Man Thapa, tel.: 0094 773148960
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Entry and Departure of Aircraft:Documentary requirements for Clearance of Aircraft
It is necessary that the under mentioned aircraft documents be submitted by airline operators
for clearance on entry and departure of their aircraft to and from Sri Lanka. The Pilot-in-
Command or his authorized agent must sign one copy of the General Declaration. All
documents listed below must follow the ICAO Standard as set forth in the relevant Appendices
to ICAO Annex 9 and acceptable when furnished in English and completed in legible
handwriting.
Aircraft documents required (arrival/departure)
Required by General Declaration Passenger Manifest Cargo Manifest
Immigration yes
Health yes
Customs yes
Notes:
One copy of the General Declaration is endorsed and is returned by customs, signifying
clearance.
Procedures for non-scheduled flights:
Prior approval must be obtained for the operation of non-scheduled flights into Sri Lanka
Required approval will be granted by the Director General of the Civil Aviation, Sri Lanka
(DGCA) upon submission of an application in writing as per the format prescribed herein.
DGCA may, in approving such flights, assign a flight clearance number (FCN) which
should be quoted for all clearance purposes.
The applications for the operation of a non scheduled flight into Sri Lanka must include the
following information shown hereunder in the same order:
Name of Operator, -Postal Address, -Fax Number, -E-mail (if any), -AFTN address (if
any)
Type of Aircraft, c. Registration number of aircraft, d. State of registry of aircraft
Aircraft call sign, f. Communication equipment on board, g. Name of pilot in command
Total number of persons on board, i. Expected date and time of arrival at VCBI
Expected date and time of departure from VCBI, k. Point of origin
Places of intended landing prior to arrival at VCBI, m. Inbound ATS route including entry point
at Colombo FIR, n. Purpose of flight, o. Whether dangerous goods on board and if so, UN
number, ICAO class and division,
Name of consignor, -Postal address, -Fax number, -E-mail (if any), -AFTN address (if
any)
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Name and address of consignee, -Postal address, -Fax number, -E-mail (if any), -AFTN
(if any)
For general relief commodities, consignee may be described as “to whom it may
concern”
Services/facilities required, s. Name of local handling agent, -Postal address, -Fax
number
E-mail (if any), -AFTN (if any)
Final destination, u. Place of immediate landing after departure from Sri Lanka, v.
Outbound ATS route including exit point of Colombo FIR, whether the operator has
operated into VCBI or over Colombo FIR (within the preceding three years) and if so the
last date of operation type of aircraft and registration number.
(Note: items p and q are not applicable for non-scheduled (passenger), Relief, Search and
Rescue, Private or Ambulance flights)
Flight clearance or re-clearance once granted remains valid for a period of two days from the
day of intended operation.
Re-clearance shall quote the Flight Clearance / Re-clearance number and indicate the
expected new date and time of operations and any other details required if there is any change
in the previously indicated information. Re-cleared flights will be issued with a re-clearance
number which shall be quoted for any subsequent references. Delayed operations that fall
within the two days of planned operations or cancellations should be notified forthwith to DGCA
and Colombo Area Control Center.
The Pilot-in-Command of the aircraft shall, on demand by an authorized person, produce any of
the following documents relating to the aircraft or the persons and / or the goods carried therein
for inspection
Certificate of registration, - Certificate of airworthiness, - Licenses of its operating crew
Journey Log Book, - Telecommunication Log, - Any license to install and use a radio
apparatus in the aircraft, - In case of a public transport aircraft, one of the load sheets
relating to the aircraft
In case of a public transport aircraft, one of the copies of the certificate of safety which
was last issued in respect of the aircraft, - Passenger manifest showing names and
places of embarkation and disembarkation, - Cargo Manifest
OCHA’s Directory on legislation for Customs facilitation:
Information provided by the Permanent Mission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka to the United Nations Office in Geneva on 20 Jan 2005
The flights carrying humanitarian relief cargo operated to Sri Lanka and also similar flights
operated through Bandaranaike International Airport to other countries suffered by the Tsunami
disaster have so far been exempted from the payment of landing/packing charges and ground
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handling charges. In respect of such flights operated by commercial airlines, it has been
decided to discontinue the exemption on landing/packing and ground handling charges in
respect of flights operated by commercial carriers carrying humanitarian cargo either to Sri
Lanka or to another country, with immediate effect. Flights operated by a foreign government
delivering relief cargo to the government of Sri Lanka using state aircraft will continue to be
exempted from airport charges. Further any commercial carrier operating on behalf of a foreign
government, carrying relief goods will continue to benefit from the exemption, only if
authenticated documents released by that government could be produced by the flight crew on
arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport which shall indicate that the foreign government
/consignor has not been billed for landing/packing and ground handling charges payable at
Bandaranaike International Airport Colombo by the commercial airline Operator. (Geneva 20
Jan 05) This information provided by the UNDAC team in Sri Lanka on 29 December 2004
Import procedures for relief commodities to Sri Lanka
For bilateral donations of relief commodities; the donating agency has to contact the MFA in Sri
Lanka. The following documents have to be sent related to the commodities:
Cargo Manifest, Airway Bill, Gift Certificate, Packing list with invoice
Contact Person: Chief of Protocol
Fax: + 94 11 535 7406
Tel: +94 11 232 8681 or 232 7048
For UN related donations, the same documents have to be forwarded to
RC/RR UNDP Mr.Neil Burne, e-mail: , Fax : +94 11 [email protected]
UNDAC contact point at the airport in Colombo is Mr. Man Thapa, tel.: 0094 773148960
Entry and Departure of Aircraft
Documentary requirements for Clearance of Aircraft
It is necessary that the under mentioned aircraft documents be submitted by airline operators
for clearance on entry and departure of their aircraft to and from Sri Lanka. The Pilot-in-
Command or his authorized agent must sign one copy of the General Declaration. All
documents listed below must follow the ICAO Standard as set forth in the relevant Appendices
to ICAO Annex 9 and acceptable when furnished in English and completed in legible
handwriting.
Aircraft documents required (arrival/departure)
Required by General Declaration Passenger Manifest Cargo Manifest
Immigration
Health
Customs
Note: One copy of the General Declaration is endorsed and returned by customs, signifying
clearance
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Procedures for non-scheduled flights:
Prior approval must be obtained for the operation of non-scheduled flights into Sri Lanka
Required approval will be granted by the Director General of the Civil Aviation, Sri Lanka
(DGCA) upon submission of an application in writing as per the format prescribed herein.
DGCA may, in approving such flights, assign a flight clearance number (FCN) which
should be quoted for all clearance purposes.
The applications for the operation of a non scheduled flight into Sri Lanka must include the
following information shown hereunder in the same order:
Name of Operator, -Postal Address, -Fax Number, -E-mail (if any), -AFTN address (if
any)
Type of Aircraft, c. Registration number of aircraft, d. State of registry of aircraft
Aircraft call sign, f. Communication equipment on board, g. Name of pilot in command
Total number of persons on board, i. Expected date and time of arrival at VCBI
Expected date and time of departure from VCBI, k. Point of origin
Places of intended landing prior to arrival at VCBI, m. Inbound ATS route including entry
point at Colombo FIR, n. Purpose of flight, o. Whether dangerous goods on board and if
so, UN number, ICAO class and division,
Name of consignor, -Postal address, -Fax number, -E-mail (if any), -AFTN address (if
any)
Name and address of consignee, -Postal address, -Fax number, -E-mail (if any), -AFTN
(if any)
For general relief commodities, consignee may be described as “to whom it may
concern”
services/facilities required, s. Name of local handling agent, -Postal address, -Fax
number
E-mail (if any), -AFTN (if any)
Final destination
VCBI or over Colombo FIR (within the preceding three years) and if so the last date of
operation type of aircraft and registration number.
(Note: items p and q are not applicable for non-scheduled (passenger), Relief, Search
and Rescue, Private or Ambulance flights)
Flight clearance or re-clearance once granted remains valid for a period of two days
from the day of intended operation.
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Re-clearance shall quote the Flight Clearance / Re-clearance number and indicate the
expected new date and time of operations and any other details required if there is any
change in the previously indicated information.
Re-cleared flights will be issued with a re-clearance number which shall be quoted for
any subsequent references.
Delayed operations that fall within the two days of planned operations or cancellations
should be notified forthwith to DGCA and Colombo Area Control Center
The Pilot-in-Command of the aircraft shall, on demand by an authorized person, produce any of
the following documents relating to the aircraft or the persons and / or the goods carried therein
for inspection:
Certificate of registration, - Certificate of airworthiness, - Licenses of its operating crew
Journey Log Book, - Telecommunication Log, - Any license to install and use a radio
apparatus in the aircraft, - In case of a public transport aircraft, one of the load sheets
relating to the aircraft
In case of a public transport aircraft, one of the copies of the certificate of safety which
was last issued in respect of the aircraft, - Passenger manifest showing names and
places of embarkation and disembarkation, - Cargo Manifest
Handling of AircraftThe handling of the aircraft should be entrusted to a recognized airline e.g. Sri Lankan Airline
and the DGCA is advised of the arrangements made, before the landing.
Civil Aviation: Director General of Civil Aviation / CEO, Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, No
64 Supreme Bldg., Galle Rd., Colombo 3, Sri Lanka.
NOTE: WFP being a member of the United Nations enjoy duty waivers and VAT waivers based
prior applications for such waivers. There is a circular by the MOFA where VAT exemptions are
given for certain items. For all other items, we need to prepare a duty free certificate in
quadruplicate and send to MOFA for approval with justification.
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3.1 Sri Lanka Logistics Infrastructure
The following sections contain information on the logistics infrastructure of Sri Lanka
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3.2 2.1 Sri Lanka Port Assessment
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3.2.1 Sri Lanka Port Assessment
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Sri Lanka Ports
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Sri Lanka Ports
For information on Sri Lanka Port contact details, please see the following link:
4.3 Sri Lanka Port and Waterways Company Contact List (see page 74)
3.2.2 2.1.1 Sri Lanka Port of Colombo
Key port information can also be found at : Maritime Database information on Port of Colombo
Port Overview
The Port of Colombo lets out into the Gulf of Mannar and is considered Sri Lanka’s international
hub for containers. Container offload time is approximately 3-4 days and the heaviest traffic
days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Warehousing at the port is divided over 9 storage
facilities with a total area of 34.317 m2. Four terminals are currently operated in the Port of
Colombo. The main terminal, Jaya Container, currently operates four main container berths and
two feeder berths. There is approximately 1,292 m of quay wall, 350m of cross-berth quay wall
and a dredged depth of 12-15 m. Capacity for dry container stacking is 44,120 TEU and 1,548
TEU for reefer container stacking. There are 45.5 hectares of container terminal area and
15,000 m2 of freight station area.
The Unity Container Terminal holds two container berths and one multipurpose berth. It has a
dredged depth 9 – 11m and 590m of quay wall. There are 1.53 hectares of container terminal
area and an 8,000 TEU stacking capacity. The South Asia Gateway Terminal operates berths
with a length of 940m and a depth alongside of 15 meters. The total area is 20 hectares, with
12 hectares of stack area. The Peliyagoda container yard belong to the SLPA but it is located
outside the port, a warehouse is located on the yard.
Port website: Sri Lanka Port Authority Website
Port Location and Contacts
Country Sri Lanka
Province or District Colombo
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) Name:
Colombo
km: n/a
Port's Complete Name
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Port Location and Contacts
Port of
Colombo
Latitude 5.916667 to
9.833333
Longitude 79.7 to
81.86667
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation)
SLPA
Management Contact Person Mr. W.K.
Ariyadasa
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations
Airport Name:
n/a
Airlines: n/a
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on Sri Lanka Port of Colombo contact details, please see the following link:
4.3 Sri Lanka Port and Waterways Company Contact List (see page 74)
Port Performance
Bulk (mt/year)
Container (TEU's/year)
Conventional (mt/year)
Total handling capacity of the port
2.650.000 250.000 3.000.000
Monthly activity of the port 470.000 200.000 2.220.525
Current monthly use by WFP
- 150 -
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Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Discharges Rates
(MT/Day) Bulk Bagged
to warehouse 6.000 1.500 – 2.000
to trucks 6.000 1.500 – 2.000
Berthing Specifications
Port Specifications
Nb Bulk Min (m)
Bulk Max (m)
Conventional Min (m)
Conventional Max (m)
Berths 25 - 365 - 1642
Anchorages NO - - - -
Draught at anchor
- - 9.15 - 26
Draught at Berth
- 9 14 7 14
Length Over All
- 4072 4072 4072 4072
Beam (maximum)
- Not
applicable
Not
applicable
Not applicable Not applicable
Port Handling Equipment
Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately? n/a
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Equipment Available
(Yes / No)
Total Quantity and Capacity Available
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane Yes 15 x 41ton n/a
Container Gantries n/a n/a n/a
Mobile Cranes Yes 7 – 1 – 3 x 40 – 28 –
10 Ton
n/a
Reachstacker n/a n/a n/a
RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer)
n/a n/a n/a
Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines
n/a n/a n/a
Transtrainer n/a n/a n/a
Forklifts n/a n/a n/a
Container Facilities
Facilities 20 ft 40 ft
Container Facilities Available Yes Yes
Container Freight Station (CFS) Yes Yes
Refrigerated Container Stations n/a n/a
Other Capacity Details
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day) 60
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Facilities 20 ft 40 ft
Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) n/a
Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication) n/a
Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift)
7.000 (20’ +
40’)
7.000 (20’ +
40’)
Customs Guidance
For information on Sri Lanka Port of Colombo Customs Guidance, please see the following link:
1.2 Sri Lanka Customs Information (see page 17)
Stevedoring
Stevedoring Costs US$
Bulk Free Out Into Silo 2 – 5 $ / 1000-5000 MT
Bagged Free Out stacked in shed 5,20 $ / MT
3.2.3 2.1.2 Sri Lanka Port of Galle
Key port information can also be found at : Maritime Database information on Sri Lanka Port of
Galle
Port Overview
Located in the southwestern part of Sri Lanka, Galle is a major seaport and the capital of the
Southern Province. It is the earliest European administrative centre in Sri Lanka and the major
port and largest city in the country prior to Colombo’s development by the British in the 19th
Century. The Port of Galle has 3 multipurpose berths with a depth of 6,8 meters pt. The depth
will change when a dredger starts to work in March/April 2005. Max length of ships to enter the
port is 130 M, because of the turning capacity in the port. The max load capacity of vessels of
this length is approximately 8,000 MT. There are no cranes in the port of Galle. There are two
warehouses: one with a capacity of 12.192 m3 and the other with a 6096 m3 capacity.
Depending on funding the Sri Lanka Ports Authority has detailed plans to further develop the
Port of Galle into a regional port, as well as an auxiliary port to Colombo.
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For information on Sri Lanka Port of Galle additional details, please see the following
document:
Sri Lanka Port Assessment Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Port Location and Contacts
Country Sri Lanka
Province or District Galle
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) Name: Galle
km: n/a
Port's Complete Name Port of Galle
Latitude 6.016667
Longitude 80.21667
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation)
Sri Lanka Ports
Authority
Management Contact Person Captain Athula
Hewavitharana
94 91 2234 963
ext. 208
Mob: 0773 171
126
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations
Airport Name: n/a
Airlines: n/a
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Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on Sri Lanka Port of Galle contact detailks, please see the following link: 4.3
Sri Lanka Port and Waterways Company Contact List (see page 74)
Port Performance
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk Year 2009
Bulk (MT) per Month 45000/50000 (Conventional 1000/2000mt)
Break bulk (MT) n/a
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Discharges Rates (MT/Day) Bulk Bagged
to warehouse/ Silo 5000 250
to trucks 2000/3000 250
Berthing Specifications
Port Specifications
Nb Bulk Min (m)
Bulk Max (m)
Conventional Min (m)
ConventionalMax (m)
Berths 3 - - - -
Anchorages No Inner No Inner No Inner No Inner No Inner
Draught at anchor
No
Restriction
- - - -
Draught at Berth
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Port Specifications
Length Over All
130 130 130 130 130
Beam (maximum)
Not
applicable
Not
applicable
Not
applicable
Not applicable Not applicable
Port Handling Equipment
Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately? n/a
Equipment Available
(Yes / No)
Total Quantity and Capacity Available
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane n/a n/a n/a
Container Gantries n/a n/a n/a
Mobile Cranes Yes 1 x 20 n/a
Reachstacker n/a n/a n/a
RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer)
n/a n/a n/a
Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines
n/a n/a n/a
Transtrainer n/a n/a n/a
Forklifts n/a n/a n/a
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Container Facilities
Facilities 20 ft 40 ft
Container Facilities Available No No
Container Freight Station (CFS) No No
Refrigerated Container Stations n/a n/a
Other Capacity Details
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day) n/a
Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) n/a
Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication) n/a
Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift) n/a n/a
Customs Guidance
For information on SriLanka Port of Galle Customs Guidance, please see the following link: 1.3
Sri Lanka Customs Information
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3.3 2.2 Sri Lanka Aviation
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3.3.1 Sri Lanka Aviation
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Sri Lanka Airports
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Sri Lanka Airports
Key airport information may also be found at: World Aero Data information on Sri Lanka
The only international airport of Sri Lanka is called Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and
is situated 32 km north of the capital Colombo. All international flights are coming in and
departing from this airport. BIA operates both civil and military traffic.
For information on Sri Lanka Airport contact details, please see the following link:
4.2.5 Sri Lanka Airport Company Contact List
3.3.2 2.2.1 Sri Lanka Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport
The only international airport of Sri Lanka is called Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and
is situated 32 km north of the capital Colombo. All international flights are coming in and
departing from this airport.
BIA operates both civil and military traffic.
Location Details
Country Sri Lanka Latitude 7.18
Province / District Gampaha Longitude 79.885
Town or City (Closest)
Colombo Elevation (ft and m) 29,5
Airfield Name Bandaranaike International
AirportIATA and ICAO Codes
CMB
Open From (hours) 00:00 Open To (hours) 00:00
Runways
Runway #1
Runway Dimensions 3.350m x 45m
Orientation 04/22
Surface Asphalt Porous Friction Course
Companies Available
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Companies Available
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: AZ Freight information on Sri
Lanka
3.3.3 2.2.2 Sri Lanka Ratmalana National Airport
Ratmalana Airport is the main airport for domestic flights. It is situated 12 km south of capital
Colombo.
Airport Details
Country Sri Lanka Latitude 6.823333
Province / District Ratmalana Longitude 79.885
Airport Name Ratmalana
AirportElevation (ft) 91
IATA & ICAO codes VCCC Surface Tarmac, SIWL
30,000 Lbs
Town or City (closest)
Colombo Runway Condition n/a
NGO / UN (on ground)
Colombo Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)
n/a
Runway Dimension 1.833 m x
30 mGround Handling (Yes / No) n/a
Refueling Capacity n/a Runway Lighting (Yes / No) n/a
Runway Heading n/a Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)
n/a
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)
n/a Windsock (Yes / No) n/a
n/a Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) n/a
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Airport Details
Weather Information (Yes / No)
Navigation Aids (Yes / No)
n/a Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) n/a
3.3.4 2.2.3 Sri Lanka Ampara National Airport
Ampara Airport (alternate name Gal Oya)
Airport Details
Country Sri Lanka Latitude 7.3355
Province / District Ampara Longitude 81.62217
Airport Name Ampara
AirportElevation (ft) 46
IATA & ICAO codes VCCG Surface Asphalt
Town or City (closest) Ampara Runway Condition n/a
NGO / UN (on ground) n/a Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)
n/a
Runway Dimension 1.097m x
23mGround Handling (Yes / No) n/a
Refueling Capacity n/a Runway Lighting (Yes / No) Yes
Runway Heading n/a Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) n/a
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)
n/a Windsock (Yes / No) n/a
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Airport Details
Weather Information (Yes / No)
n/a Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) n/a
Navigation Aids (Yes / No)
n/a Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) n/a
3.3.5 2.2.4 Sri Lanka Anuradhapura National Airport
Airport Details
Country Sri Lanka Latitude 8.300833
Province / District Anuradhapura Longitude 80.42333
Airport Name Anuradhapura Elevation (ft) 99
IATA & ICAO codes VCCA Surface n/a
Town or City (closest) Anuradhapura Runway Condition n/a
NGO / UN (on ground) n/a Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)
n/a
Runway Dimension n/a Ground Handling (Yes / No) n/a
Refueling Capacity n/a Runway Lighting (Yes / No) n/a
Runway Heading n/a Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) n/a
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)
n/a Windsock (Yes / No) n/a
Weather Information (Yes / No)
n/a Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) n/a
n/a Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) n/a
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Airport Details
Navigation Aids (Yes / No)
3.3.6 2.2.5 Sri Lanka Batticaloa National Airport
Airport Details
Country Sri Lanka Latitude 7.703333
Province / District Batticaloa Longitude 81.67383
Airport Name Batticaloa Elevation (ft) 6
IATA & ICAO codes VCCB Surface Asphalt
Town or City (closest) Batticaloa Runway Condition n/a
NGO / UN (on ground) n/a Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)
n/a
Runway Dimension 1.095m x
12mGround Handling (Yes / No) n/a
Refueling Capacity n/a Runway Lighting (Yes / No) n/a
Runway Heading n/a Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) n/a
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)
n/a Windsock (Yes / No) n/a
Weather Information (Yes / No)
n/a Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) n/a
Navigation Aids (Yes / No)
n/a Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) n/a
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3.3.7 2.2.6 Sri Lanka Trincomalee National Airport
Trincomalee Airport (alternate name, China Bay Airport)
Airport Details
Country Sri Lanka Latitude 8.536333
Province / District Trincomalee Longitude 81.17567
Airport Name China Bay
AirportElevation (ft) 2
IATA & ICAO codes VCCT Surface Asphalt
Town or City (closest) Trincomalee Runway Condition n/a
NGO / UN (on ground) n/a Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)
n/a
Runway Dimension 2.393m x
26mGround Handling (Yes / No) n/a
Refueling Capacity n/a Runway Lighting (Yes / No) Yes
Runway Heading n/a Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) n/a
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)
n/a Windsock (Yes / No) n/a
Weather Information (Yes / No)
n/a Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) n/a
Navigation Aids (Yes / No)
n/a Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) n/a
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3.3.8 2.2.7 Sri Lanka Jaffna National Airport
Airport Details
Country Sri Lanka Latitude 9.788667
Province / District Jaffna Longitude 80.06867
Airport Name Kankesanturai
AirportElevation (ft) 10
IATA & ICAO codes VCCJ Surface Asphalt
Town or City (closest) Jaffna Runway Condition n/a
NGO / UN (on ground) n/a Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)
n/a
Runway Dimension 2.286m x 30m Ground Handling (Yes / No) n/a
Refueling Capacity n/a Runway Lighting (Yes / No) Yes
Runway Heading n/a Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) n/a
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)
n/a Windsock (Yes / No) n/a
Weather Information (Yes / No)
n/a Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) n/a
Navigation Aids (Yes / No)
n/a Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) n/a
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3.4 Sri Lanka Road Network
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Sri Lanka Roads
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Sri Lanka Roads
Sri Lanka has a road network of approximately 100,000 kilometers sufficient for meeting 90
percent of the demand for transportation. Out of the total length of roads, maintenance and
development of A and B class national roads and 4,480 bridges are vested with the Road
Development Authority (RDA). Approximately another 15,000 kilometers of C and D class
roads are under the purview of provincial councils. The balance is maintained and developed
by the local governments and other government and private institutions. The recent war has
caused many restrictions to the road network in the North of the country.
3.4.1 Distance and Time Travel Matrix
Distance between towns in Km & Hours
Km. Time in hours (4x4)
Time in hours (Trucks)
Colombo - Galle 116 3,5 4,5
Colombo - Ampara 350 7 9
Colombo - Batticaloa 303 9 10,5
Colombo - Trincomalee 257 8 10
Colombo - Vavuniya 254 6 8
Colombo - Puttalam 142 2,5 3,5
Galle - Matara 45 1 1
Matara - Hambantota 77 2 2
Ampara - Batticaloa 70 2 2,5
Ampara - Trincomalee 206 5 7
Batticaloa - Trincomalee 138 3,5 4,5
Trincomalee - Vavuniya 97 3 4,5
Vavuniya - Killinochchi 80 2 2,5
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Distance between towns in Km & Hours
Km. Time in hours (4x4)
Time in hours (Trucks)
Killinochchi - Mullatiwu 55 1,5 1,5
Killinochchi - Jaffna 62 1,5 2
3.4.2 Road Class and Surface Conditions
Although the road density and the road coverage is relatively better in Sri Lanka compared to
other developing countries, the condition of roads, particularly the provincial and local roads,
has not kept abreast with the growing demand for transportation, mainly due to resource
constraints. The continuation of routine and periodic maintenance programs is essential to
avoid further deterioration. Work has commenced on the new southern road, which is being
constructed east of the main coast road. It is evident that most highways in the Colombo
metropolitan area are operating at or near capacity, especially during peak periods. Congestion
due to narrow roads is a general problem in the country and has serious safety implications.
The reduction of congestion, safer roads and environment friendly transport system is a
challenge for the future. The damage to the road network caused by the recent tsunami was
concentrated on the east, south and northern coasts. Much of this damage had been repaired
around mid-March 2005 to allow traffic to flow again. Many of the repairs are however of a
temporary nature and require upgrading on a permanent basis, according to an assessment
carried out by UNJLC Road Engineers.
The following represents a short summary of the assessment:
General road conditions in the cleared areas vary from acceptable to reasonable to good.
Acceptable being tarred, wide enough (5m) for two vehicles to pass, but with irregularities in the
surface, narrow shoulders and many obstacles on the road (i.e. people, bicyclists, mini-taxies,
animal pulled carts, etc.). Travel speed on such roads is on average 40 km/hr. Most of Sri
Lankan intercity roads are in this category. Reasonable being tarred, six or more meters in
width and/or with a firm and broad shoulder. Trucks and buses can pass from opposite
directions without needing to tread on the shoulder. A good section of the road from
Trincomalee to Kurunegala (direction Colombo vv) is like this. Travel speeds of up to 60 km/hr
can be reached on these sections of the road. Good roads are few and most found in the inner
city of Colombo. Heavy traffic and regulated speed limits restrict travel at higher speeds in
Colombo City. Road conditions in the uncleared areas can generally be considered passable
but bad. With this we can define the conditions of the road to be un-maintained. Where the
roads were tarred, they are now full of potholes. Un-tarred or gravel roads are pitted and full of
indents and during or after heavy rains monsoons, impassable.
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For information on Sri Lanka Road Network additional information, please see the following
document:
Sri Lanka Road Network Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
3.5 Sri Lanka Railway Assessment
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Sri Lanka Railways
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Sri Lanka Railways
Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) is operated by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Transport and serves as the core link
between the country's seaports and major inland cities. The rail transport in Sri Lanka is mainly aimed at
passenger transport while cargo transport has taken a decline over the past decade. Main rail transport
activities take place in Colombo suburban areas for commuter transport. This includes a radius of some
30 kilometers from Colombo. GoSL subsidizes passenger train service to afford workers to commute to
and from work in support of the economy. There are some 329-commuter trains, of which some 250
trains operate in the south and 50 on long distance routes. Insufficient number and poor performance of
the rolling stock, decaying and weak rail track, an out-dated centralized traffic control and
communications system and poor worker productivity. This in turn has resulted in high unreliability, poor
punctuality, deteriorated quality and increasing safety risks. Upgrades to the entire system are long
overdue and as a result suburban trains are incredibly limited in their speed.
3.5.1 Railway Companies and Consortia
Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) is operated by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Transport
Capacity Table
Rail Operator Capacity
Sri Lanka Railways (SLR)
Operates on (lines) All
Max train length and/or pulling capacity
n/a
Locomotives (electric/diesel/steam)
130 ( 10 are used for cargo)
Freight Wagons (covered) / size
376 BCD cargo wagons of 45-t capacity each. 120 of
these require repair
Freight Wagons (flat bed) / size
n/a
Freight Wagons (high-sided)/size
n/a
n/a
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Rail Operator Capacity
Freight Wagons (drop-side)/size
3.5.2 Key Route Information
Standard Route Information
Colombo to Batticaloa
Colombo to Trincomalee
Track gauge 1067 mm (3'6") 1067 mm (3'6")
Ruling gradient n/a n/a
Total track distance (single and/or double)
347 KM 293 KM
Type of rail (weight and if welded or not)
n/a n/a
Type of sleeper and fastenings n/a n/a
Total track travel time n/a n/a
Maintenance (Good, marginal, bad) n/a n/a
Companies-consortiums operating on line
n/a n/a
Traffic frequency (monthly/weekly/daily)
n/a n/a
Security (Good, marginal, bad) n/a n/a
Main stations (Add details below) Maho Junction
Batticaloa
Maho Junction
Trincomalee
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For information on Sri Lanka Railway Network additional information, please see the following
document:
Sri Lanka Railway Network Additional Information
3.6 Sri Lanka Storage Assessment
The condition of the visited government owned warehouses situated in Colombo, is of
acceptable standards. The buildings and premises are secure, doors close properly and
storage area is kept for the most part clean and proper. Stacking of bagged commodities is in
an uncountable manner and needs improvement. Different methods of stacking are used on
one stack, causing that the stacks cannot be counted. It further makes a messy impression and
any losses cannot be visually or physically detected. Some work with the store managers to
improve the stacking is required.
For information on Sri Lanka Stroage additional deatils, please see the following documents:
Sri Lanka Warehouse Information
Sri Lanka WFP Warehouses location
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Commercial Storage
Port storage is available but under control of the port authorities. Although logistically and cost
effectively not recommended, intermediate storage at the port is possible. Storage of wheat
grain in bulk is possible at Trincomalee flourmill in silos. There is sufficient silo storage
available for wheat grain storage.
3.6.1 Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
The main warehouses used for the storage of WFP commodities are located in the Colombo
area. From these warehouses, commodities are dispatched to the regions/districts.
Warehouses can be reached by any type of truck, including 40’- 45’container flatbed
trucks. Regional/district stores belong to the Government (appointed) Agents. The condition of
these stores varies; the ones visited make an unorganized and unclean impression, with non
sufficient documentation implemented. The table below shows the capacity of the
Governments central and district warehouses, as well as WFP temporary warehouses. The
Government provides the central and district warehouses to WFP, free of charge.
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WFP Warehouse Capacity in Sri Lanka
Name of warehouse
Number of stores
Number of Wiik Halls
Total capacity in MT
Storage Area in SQM
Management
Killinochchi 1 2 850 - MNBD
Mullatiwu 1 1 800 - MNBD
Jaffna 1 0 3,500 - MNBD
Jaffna LOG hub 1 9 3,900 4,320.00 WFP
Vavuniya 3 0 1000 - MNBD
Vavuniya LOG hub
0 8 3,200 3,520.00 WFP
Vavuniya PMB W/house
1 0 500 470.00 WFP
Vavuniya Garment Factory
1 0 800 860.00 WFP
Vavuniya Menic Farm
1 4 1,500 1,650.00 WFP
Mannar 2 0 600 - MNBD
Puttalam 1 0 800 - MNBD
Trincomalee 1 4 1,600 - MNBD
Trincomalee (LOG HUB)
0 2 600 660.00 WFP
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WFP Warehouse Capacity in Sri Lanka
Batticaloa 1 2 4,600 - MNBD
Polonnaruwa 1 0 200 - MNBD
Ampara 1 1 1,400 - MNBD
Hambantota 1 0 5,000 - MNBD
Orugodawatta 3 0 8,500 - MNBD
Colombo LOG HUB
0 6 2,400 2,640.00 WFP
Rathmalana 1 0 2,000 - MNBD
Moneragala 1 0 600 - MNBD
Anuradhapura 1 0 2,000 - MNBD
TOTAL 24 39 46,450 - -
Storage used by Humanitarian Organizations Table
Location Organisation Sharing possibility
Capacity Type Access Condition
Ambalantota GOAL Yes N/A Covered N/A N/A
Saintamaruthu GOAL Yes N/A Covered N/A N/A
Killinochchi WFP Yes 300 N/A N/A
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Storage used by Humanitarian Organizations Table
Location Organisation Sharing possibility
Capacity Type Access Condition
WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT:
550
Mullatiwu WFP Yes 500 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT:
300
N/A N/A
Jaffna WFP Yes 3,500 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT: 0
N/A N/A
Jaffna LOG hub
WFP Yes 0 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT:
3,900
N/A N/A
Vavuniya WFP Yes 1000 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT: 0
N/A N/A
Vavuniya LOG hub
WFP Yes 0 N/A N/A
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Storage used by Humanitarian Organizations Table
Location Organisation Sharing possibility
Capacity Type Access Condition
WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT:
3,200
Vavuniya PMB W/house
WFP Yes 500 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT: 0
N/A N/A
Vavuniya Garment Factory
WFP Yes 800 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT: 0
N/A N/A
Vavuniya Menic Farm
WFP Yes 0 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT:
1,500
N/A N/A
Mannar WFP Yes 600 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT: 0
N/A N/A
Puttalam WFP Yes 800 N/A N/A
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Storage used by Humanitarian Organizations Table
Location Organisation Sharing possibility
Capacity Type Access Condition
WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT: 0
Trincomalee WFP Yes 1000 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT:
600
N/A N/A
Trincomalee (LOG HUB)
WFP Yes 0 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT:
600
N/A N/A
Batticaloa WFP Yes 4000 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT:
600
N/A N/A
Polonnaruwa WFP Yes 200 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT: 0
N/A N/A
Ampara WFP Yes 1400 N/A N/A
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Storage used by Humanitarian Organizations Table
Location Organisation Sharing possibility
Capacity Type Access Condition
WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT: 0
Hambantota WFP Yes 5000 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT: 0
N/A N/A
Orugodawatta WFP - 8500 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT: 0
N/A N/A
Colombo LOG HUB
WFP Yes 0 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT:
2,400
N/A N/A
Rathmalana WFP Yes 2000 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT: 0
N/A N/A
Moneragala WFP Yes 600 N/A N/A
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Storage used by Humanitarian Organizations Table
Location Organisation Sharing possibility
Capacity Type Access Condition
WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT: 0
Anuradhapura WFP Yes 2000 WFP
Wiik
Halls,
capacity
in MT: 0
N/A N/A
3.7 Sri Lanka Milling Assessment
3.7.1 Milling Company: Prima Mill
Prima Mill is the only flourmill in Sri Lanka of its size and significance in Sri Lanka. A Japanese
company constructed the mill in the early 1980's. The machinery is Swiss made. The milling
company has a contract with the GoSL, which allows it to operate as sole flour mill in SL. The
milling capacity can be increased with 200 MT/day. The mill provides sufficient capacity to cater
for the SL flour needs. Prima Mill is reluctant to give much information out on their capacity.
They prefer to answer each approach directly and do not wish to give a general capacity
description.
Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax
Prima Mill Name: n/a
Title: n/a
Email: n/a
Web: n/a
Tel: n/a
Fax: n/a
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Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax
Summary of Role and Services: Production capacity of 3,600 metric tons per day.
NOTE:
Prima Port
Besides bunkering services to vessels, its facilities include loading and unloading of wheat grain
/flour direct from the ships docking at our wharf/jetty, and complete distribution system for flour
by rail, road and ship from our complex. The extended and upgraded jetty can now berth up to
100,000MT of 'Cape-size' bulk carriers. The newly completed inner multi-purpose wharf can
handle containerized vessels to help increase South Asian trade.
THE LIMITATIONS AT THE PRIMA JETTY ARE AS FOLLOWS:
MAXIMUM DISPLACEMENT: 100,000 MT
MAXIMUM DRAFT: 14 METERS
MAXIMUM LOA: *240 METERS
MAXIMUM BEAM: 34 METERS
MAXIMUM BREADTH: 36 METERS
MAXIMUM HATCH DEPTH: 22.5 METERS
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OR WATER LEVEL TO TOP OF HATCH COAMING: 17.4
METERS
MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM SHIPSIDE TO HATCH COAMING: 10 METERS
VESSELS DEVIATING FROM THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED,
PROVIDED
*VESSEL WITH LOA LONGER THAN 240 METERS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A
CASE BY CASE
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4 3 Sri Lanka Logistics Services
4.1 Sri Lanka Logistics Services
Disclaimer: Registration does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and
WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities. Please
note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to
endorse,comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
The following sections contain information on the logistics services of Sri Lanka.
4.2 Sri Lanka Fuel
No current problems regarding the fuel supply in Sri Lanka.
Information may also be found at: My Travel Cost information on Sri Lanka
4.3 Sri Lanka Transporters
Local Transport Companies, approved by WFP’s Local Transport Committee:
RRR & Co.
TNT International Express (Ace Cargo Ltd).
Isuru Enterprises
Rajan Transporters (Pvt) Ltd
Trico Terminals (Pvt) Ltd.
Contracting transporters availability and quality is quite reasonable in-country. GOAL has been
using IOM transport, provided with no-charge. This has been very useful for their operations.
For information on Sri Lanka Transport company contact details and fleet size information,
please see the following link:
4.4 Sri Lanka Transporter Contact List (see page 75)
4.4 Sri Lanka Additional Service Providers: Vehicle Rental, Taxi
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Companies, Freight Forwarding Agents, Handling Equipment, Power Generation and ISPs
For information on Sri Lanka additional service provider contact details, please see the
following link:
4.5 Sri Lanka Additional Service Provision Contact List (see page 77)
4.4.1 Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Internet Service Providers
Are there ISPs available?
(Yes / No)
Yes
Private or Government
Private: (a) SLT, (b) Suntel, (c) Lanka Bell, (d) Lanka Internet
Dial-up only (Yes / No)
No. Broadband – leased, wireless, VSAT connections available.
Approximate Rates Dial-up: Dialup – US$2 / 10 hours. For fixed services, prices
vary (approx. US$2,000 for 512kbps monthly)
Broadband: n/a
Max leasable ‘dedicated’ bandwidth
Up to 2Mbps on leased lines.
4.5 Sri Lanka Telecommunications
Telephone Services
Is there an existing landline telephone network?
Yes
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Telephone Services
(Yes / No)
Does it allow international calls?
(Yes / No)
Yes
On average, number and length of downtime periods
30 minutes
Mobile phone providers (List) (a) Dialog GSM, (b) Mobitel, (c) CellTel, (d)
Hutchison
Estimated availability and coverage
(Approximate percentage of national coverage)
Countrywide, except Kilinochchi and
Mullaitivu
NOTE: Procdedure to obtain sbscription (a) Pre-paid: Application form plus passport or ID
required. (b) Post paid: Same as (a) plus proof of residency required.
4.5.1 Telecommunication Regulation
Regulations
Regulations on usage or import of:
Yes / No
Regulating Authority
Satellite Yes Requires approval from the Ministry of Defence for
all transceiver equipment
HF Radio Yes Requires approval from the Ministry of Defence for
all transceiver equipment
UHF/VHF/HF radio: handheld, base and mobile
Yes Requires approval from the Ministry of Defence for
all transceiver equipment
UHF/VHF repeaters Yes Requires approval from the Ministry of Defence for
all transceiver equipment
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Regulations
GPS n/a n/a
VSAT Yes Requires approval from the Ministry of Defence for
all transceiver equipment
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required
n/a
Frequency Licenses Required
n/a
NOTE: Licensing procedures A request for approval is submitted to the Telecommunications :
Regulatory Commission (TRC). TRC forwards it to the Ministry of Public Security, Law and
Order (MPSLO). MPSLO then forwards it to Ministry of Defence (MoD) for clearance before
approval is granted.
4.5.2 Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
Existing UN Telecommunication Systems
Organisations UNDP UNICEF OCHA WHO UNHCR
VHF frequencies Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HF frequencies Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Repeaters
(Locations)
- - - - -
VSAT No No No No No
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4.6 Sri Lanka Food Suppliers, Accommodation and Other Markets
4.6.1 Main Food Suppliers
There is currently not a Suppliers Roster list for food suppliers approved by LPC. Up to date
WFP Procurement Unit has been working with suppliers' lists approved by the CD for each
purchase.
4.6.2 Additional Operational Support
There is currently not a Suppliers Roster list for NFI suppliers approved by LPC. Up to date
WFP Procurement Unit has been working with suppliers' lists approved by the CD for each
purchase.
For information on Sri Lanka additional service provider contact details, please see the
following link:
4.2.9 Sri Lanka Additional Service Provision Contact List
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5 Sri Lanka Government Contact List
Ministry National or
Provincial/State Authority
Street / Physical Address
Name Email Phone Number
(Office and Fax)
Ministry of Disaster
Management &
Human Rights
National Adr: 02,
Wijerama
Mawatha,
Colombo 07,
Srilanka.
n/a n/a 94-11-
2695013
Fax: 94-
11-
2681980
Ministry of Nation Building & Estate Infrasturcture Development:
National (After November
elections 2005,
the Ministry of
RRR was
reassigned as
The Ministry of
Nation Building
& Estate
Infrastructure
Development).
Secretary
W. K. K
Kumarasiri
n/a 94-11-
2382067,
2382068,
0712-
261375
Fax: 94-
11-
2382066
Ministry of Nation Building & Estate Infrastructure Development
National Adr: 177, Galle
Road, Colombo
03, Sri Lanka
n/a n/a 94-11-
2382067,
2382068,
0712-
261375,
Fax: 94-
11-
2382066
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Ministry National or
Provincial/State Authority
Street / Physical Address
Name Email Phone Number
(Office and Fax)
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation
National Adr: Govijana
Mandiraya, 80
/5,
Rajamalwatte
Avenue,
Battaramulla
n/a n/a 94-11-
2869553,
2872093,
2872097.
Fax: 94-
11-
2868919,
2868910
Ministry of Education
National Adr: Isurupaya,
Pelawatte,
Battaramulla,
Sri Lanka.
n/a n/a 94-11-
2785141-
10
Fax: 94-
11-
2785162
Ministry of Healthcare, Nutrition and Uva Wellassa Development
National Adr:
Suwasiripaya,
No.385,
Rev.
Baddegama
Wimalawansa
Thero Mawatha,
Colombo 10.
n/a n/a 94-11-
2698471,
2698475,
2692913
MFA National n/a Chief of
Protocol
n/a +94 11
232
8681 or
232
7048
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Ministry National or
Provincial/State Authority
Street / Physical Address
Name Email Phone Number
(Office and Fax)
Fax: +
94 11
535
7406
Customs and Immigration Office
National Sri Lanka
Customs, Times
Building,
Colombo 1
Director
Imports &
Tariffs
Branch
Mr Z.A.M.
Jazeel
dgc@customs.
gov.lk
+94 /
2432868
+94 /
2433634
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6 Sri Lanka Humanitarian Agency Contact List
Organization Physical Address Email Phone Number (Office)
UNDP 202-204 Bauddhaloka Mawatha,
Colombo 07
n/a 2580691-7
UNFPA 202-204 Bauddhaloka Mawatha n/a 2580691-7
UNICEF 5 Gitanjalie Place, Colombo 03 n/a 2555270
UNWHO 226 Bauddhaloka Mawatha,
Colombo 07
n/a 2502319,
2502842
FAO 202 Baudhaloka Mawatha,
Colombo 07
n/a 2580798
/2588537
ILO 202-204 Bauddhaloka Mawatha,
Colombo 07
n/a 2592525
/2500539
UNHCR 97Rosmead Place, Colombo 07 n/a 2683968,
2683969,
2683970
OCHA 202-204 Bauddhaloka Mawatha,
Colombo 07
n/a 2580691
International
Organization
for Migration
(IOM)
1 Police Park Place & 31 Police
Park Place
[email protected] +94 11 535
1941
Fax: +94 11
534 0401
GOAL 71 Mount Lavania 00-320-78-53
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Organization Physical Address Email Phone Number (Office)
Logs@goalsrilanka.
com
Fax: 011 420-
39-14
World Vision 1119/2/1 Maradana Rd., Borella,
Colombo 08
n/a +94 (11) 267
4020
CARE Int. : 7 A Gregory’s Rd., Colombo 07 n/a +94 (11) 266
2905
Save the
Children
58 A Horton Place, Colombo 07 n/a +94 (11) 267
2962
Oxfam 230 Park Rd., Colombo 05 n/a +94 (11) 258
5270
ADRA Sri Lanka 37 Purana Road, Wattegedera,
Maharagama
n/a +94 (11) 284
1940
Sri Lanka Red
Cross
106 Dharmapala Mw., Colombo
07
n/a +94 (11) 269
4487
ICRC 29 Layards Rd., Colombo 05 n/a +94 (11) 250
3346
ZOA 136/2 Issipathana Mawatha,
Colombo 05
n/a +94 (11) 451
3091
CHA 86 Rosmead Place, Colombo 07 n/a +94 (11) 461
0943
DRC 363 Galle Rd., Colombo 06 n/a +94 (11) 236
0861
Habitat for
Humanity
22/2 Station Rd., Dehiwela n/a +94 (11) 273
3566
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Organization Physical Address Email Phone Number (Office)
CARITAS 133 Kynsey Rd., Colombo 08 n/a +94 (11) 267
9735
ACF 104 Barnes Place, Colombo 08 n/a +94 (11) 461
8287
AmeriCares 65/5 5th Lane, Nawala n/a +94 (11) 280
5857
Medecins Du
Monde
441/8A Thimbirigasyaya Rd.,
Colombo 05
n/a +94 (11) 259
4322
Merlin 19 Colonel T.G. Jayawardana
Mawatha
(Clifford Rd.), Colombo 03
n/a +94 (11) 257
6460
WUSC 106 Jawatta Rd., Colombo 05 n/a +94 (11) 250
4277
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7 Sri Lanka Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Name
Company Name & Title Website Phone Number
(office and mobile)
Port of
Colombo
Sri Lanka Ports
Authority (SPLA)
Director Logistics
Mr. W.K. Ariyadasa
http://www.
slpa.lk
2395193
Port of
Galle
Sri Lanka Ports
Authority (SPLA)
Resident Manager
Captain Athula
Hewavitharana
n/a 94 91 2234 963
ext. 208
Mob: 0773 171
126
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8 Sri Lanka Transporter Contact List
Company Physical Address
Name Email Phone Number (office)
Vehicle Type and Condition
RRR & Co 21 Fareed
Place,
04Colombo
Mr. J.
Devapiran
n/a 011 2334
479
Mob: 0777
324 811
Fax: 011
5337 671
Condition: Good
n/a
Condition: Good
Condition: Good
Ace
International
Express
(Ace Cargo
Ltd)
496/2,
Piachaud
Gradens
, Peradeniya
Road, Kandy.
Mr Asanka
Sanjeeva or
Rushan
Sumanaweera
: kandy@acecargo.
lk,
rushan.
sumanaweera@
tntcmb.lk
077- 778
2389, 077-
738 5831
Condition: Good
TATA
Condition: Good
20’ containers
Condition: Good
40’ container
Condition: Good
Canter Trucks
Condition: Good
Vans
Isuru
Enterprises
520,
Avissawella
Road,
Kaduwela
Mr. Baghya
Wimalasuriya
n/a 0777744912,
0718187383,
0112579669
20’ containers
Condition: Good
40’ container
Condition: Good
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Company Physical Address
Name Email Phone Number (office)
Vehicle Type and Condition
Canter Trucks
Rajan
Transport
(Pvt) Ltd.
140,
Ukkulankulam,
Vavuniya.
Mr. T. A.
Johnson
n/a 024
2223391,
0776703296
TATA
Condition: Good
20’ containers
Condition: Good
Trico
Terminals
(Pvt) Ltd.
50, K. Cyril C.
Perera
Mawatha,
Colombo 13.
G. Suresh trico_int@tricoglobal.
net
2432013,
2432016,
2342000
TATA
Condition: Good
20’ containers
Condition: Good
40’ container
Condition: Good
Canter Trucks
Condition: Good
International
Organization
for Migration
(IOM)
1 Police Park
Place & 31
Police Park
Place
n/a [email protected] +94 11 535
1941
Fax: +94 11
534 0401
TrucksCondition:
Good
Total Fleet
Capacity (MT)
500
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9 Sri Lanka Additional Service Provision Contact List
Type of Service Company Phone Number (office)
Description of Services Provided
Rental Car
Companies
Mahesh Mallwaratchie
Enterprises
011-2365251/3,
2502008
Standard Cars
Rental Car
Companies
Casons 405070
/777312500
Nissan Cars/Mazda
/Soluna
Rental Car
Companies
Ebert Silva 2716471 Hyundai-Trajet (MPV)
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10 5.1 Sri Lanka Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym Full name of the Agency / Organization
AWB Airway Bill
BL Bill of Lading
C&F Cost & Freight
CAA Civil Aviation Authority
CARE Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere
CFS Container Freight Stations
DLCA Digital Logistics Capacity Assessment
FAO Food and Agriculture Organisation
GPRS General Pocket Radio Service
GRT Gross Register Tonnage
IATA International Air Transport Association
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation
IDPs Internally Displaced Persons
ILS Instrument Landing System
IMF International Monetary Fund
INGO International NGO
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Acronym Full name of the Agency / Organization
IOM International Organisation for Migration
ISPs Internet Service Providers
KVA Kilo Volt Ampere
LCA Logistics Capacity Assessment
MOU Memorables of Understanding
MT Metric Tons
MW Megawatt
n/a not available
NDB Non directional beacon
NFI Non Food Items
NGO Non Governmental Organisation
OCHA Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
RC Resident Coordinator
RoRo Roll on Roll off
T Tons
T&D Transmission and Distribution
TEUs Twenty Foot Equivalent Units
THC Terminal Handling Charge
UNAIDS Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
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Acronym Full name of the Agency / Organization
UNCT United Nations Country Team
UNDP United Nations Development Programme
UNEP United Nations Environmental Programme
UNCT United Nations Country Team
UNDP United Nations Development Programme
UNEP United Nations Environmental Programme
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNFPA United Nations Population Fund
UNHAS United Nations Humanitarian Air Service
UNHCR United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
UNICEF United Nations Children's Fund
(V)HF (Very) High Frequency
VOR VHF omnidirectional radio range
V-SAT Very Smart Aperture Terminal
WASH Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
WCO World Customs Organisation
WFP World Food Programme
WHO World Health Organisation
WVI World Vision International
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