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DATE: 20 July 2015 LOCATION: Sana’a, Yemen CHAIR: Logistics Cluster PARTICIPANTS: MSF FRANCE, ACTED, OCHA, IOM, IMC, UNDP, WHO, Intersos, OCHA, Handicap International, UNHAS ACTION POINTS:  The Logistics Cluster to inform organisations about access to  The Logistics Cluster to share the latest access constraints via the mailing list  Organizations to send request to the Logistics Cluster for overland in Yemen  Organisations to share information on the current stock in country as well as expected distribution plan AGENDA: 1. Situation Update 2. Procedures 3. Operational Updates 4. UNHAS 5. AoB 1. Situation Update

General and Security

 Airstrikes were reported in several governorates, including Haradh and Sa’adah.

 The Logistics Cluster shared that new clearance procedures for passenger and cargo movement to Yemen has been delaying the movement of inter-agency cargo by sea during the past days, facilitated by the Logistics Cluster.

Access Constraints

 The Logistics Cluster advised the access to and from Sana’a might become more difficult due to this increase of checkpoints.

 The following access constraints were shared:

o Aden is currently not accessible from Ta’izz or Yarim.

o The routes from Ta’izz to Taizz and from Ta’izz to At Turbah is not accessible.

o The coastal route from Hodeidah via Mokha to Kharaz is accessible.

o The route Sana’a – Ibb is accessible.

o The routes from Yarim and Taizz towns leading to Aden are closed.

 An access constraints map, as of 20 July 2015 can be found here: http://www.logcluster.org/map/access- constraints-map-20-july-2015

 The Logistics Cluster confirmed that the access constraints map will be sent to organisations on a weekly basis.

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 The following airports were mentioned as open and functional: Sana’a airport and Seyun airport; both airports are operating international flights. Aden airport is damaged and remains closed until further notice.

 Hodeidah, Djibouti and the Salif are all congested with delays both in berthing and offloading ranging between 5 and 11 days. The status of the Aden seaport remains inaccessible due to the security situation, which has prevented several vessels and dhows from docking at the port. The Logistics Cluster will inform the participants once a vessel was able to berth in Aden seaport. 2. Procedures  Participants were reminded that all logistics services are provided free of charge and how these services can be accessed.  Participants were also reminded that besides information sharing and coordination, the Logistics Cluster facilitates the movement of inter-agency cargo by sea, air and in-land. These services are offered free of charge to the humanitarian organizations responding to the Yemen crisis and include the movement of cargo from Djibouti to Yemen as well as inside Yemen, security situation allowing. Convoys  The Logistics Cluster can facilitate inter agency cargo movement by convoy, by accessing the contracted fleet of up to 170 trucks, dedicated to the UN humanitarian response in Yemen. Depending on the needs, dedicated convoys can be organized for inter-agency cargo, or the cargo can be added to existing convoys, with the Logistics Cluster facilitating the movement of cargo. Organisations were encouraged to share their in country stocks as well as their expected distribution plans. To request cargo to be moved by convoy, organisations are invited to send Service Request Forms to [email protected]. 3. Operational Updates Sea transport  The latest vessel movements were discussed, the MV Drive Mahone, currently at berth at the port of Djibouti after having loaded bulk diesel and 9 containers with interagency cargo.  [Updated information] As of 21 July, the MV Amsterdam was granted clearance to depart from Djibouti port with inter-agency cargo. The vessel remained at berth in Djibouti with destination to Aden.  [Updated information] On 21 July, a WFP chartered vessels berthed at the Aden oil refinery, marking the first humanitarian vessel entering the port, which was inaccessible since the beginning of the crisis in Yemen. Fuel distribution  The Logistics Cluster informed the participants that a new shipment of fuel arrived in Sana’a over the weekend and the fuel allocation plan was approved. The participants were informed on the procedure to follow for the collection of fuel at the warehouse in Sana’a.  Participants were informed that from August onwards the fuel will be provided on a cost recovery basis. Only organizations approved by the HCT will be able to sign a Service Level Agreement (SLA) in order to request fuel. Cargo tracking

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 As previously discussed and agreed among the organization, the Logistics Cluster will share an update on cargo in- transit from Djibouti to Yemen via the mailing list, listing all service requests for storage or transport, facilitated by the Logistics Cluster.

 The Logistics Cluster presented a brief summary of the services completed so far:

o The transport of 175 m3/ 38 mt by sea has been facilitated by the Logistics Cluster on behalf of ACF and UNICEF and 279 m3/ 64 mt by air on behalf of IMC, UNFPA, WHO, UNFPA, UNHCR and WFP.

o The storage of 581 m3/ 276 mt in Djibouti has been facilitated by the Logistics Cluster on behalf of IMC and UNICEF. 4. UNHAS  As of today UNHAS has tranported 454 passengers from Djibouti to Sana’a representing 33 organisatioins, delivered more than 13 m3/ 2 mt of cargo on behalf of UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO, and UNHCR.  The UNHAS representative encouraged participants to follow the procedures and timelines for passenger bookings and explained the necessity of the procedures to ensure efficient handling of passengers and light cargo.  UNHAS will send out an invitation for a user’s group meeting to capture the comments and needs of its users in order to improve the quality of services provided. 5. AoB  Organisations requesting assistance with shipping, airlifts, storage and land transport services can access the SRF from the Logistics Cluster Yemen Operation page: http://www.logcluster.org/document/service-request-srf. Detailed guidelines for how to access services, Standard Operating Procedures and SRF User Instructions are also available.  The Logistics Cluster encouraged the humanitarian community to continue sharing information on planning, pipeline and supply chain plans to ensure maximise effectiveness and efficiency of logistics resources.

The Next Logistics Cluster Meeting will take place on Monday 27 July at 11:00 at the WFP Office in Sana’a.

Contacts: AIR, SEA & LAND TRANSPORT [email protected] Sana’a Aldo Spaini Logistics Cluster Coordinator [email protected] Thomas Debandt Information Management Officer [email protected]

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