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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 2589691neil.buhne@undp.org

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 2589691neil.buhne@undp.org

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 2 Sri Lanka Logistics Infrastructure

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

7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3

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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

iom@sltnet.lk +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 iom@sltnet.lk +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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