INTER-AGENCY-LCA - Sierra Leone
Logistics Capacity Assessment
Sierra Leone
Country Name Sierra Leone Official Name Republic of Sierra Leone
Assessment Assessment Dates: From 1st December 2009 To 1st January 2010 Name of the Assessor Yann Ilboudo Title Cluster Logistics Officer Email Contact [email protected]
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Table of Contents
1. Country Profile ...... 3 1.1. Introduction / Background ...... 3 1.2. Humanitarian Background ...... 5 1.3. National Regulatory Departments ...... 8 1.4. Customs Information ...... 9
2. Logistics Infrastructure ...... 18 2.1. Port Assessment ...... 18 2.2. Airport Assessment ...... 29 2.3. Road Assessment ...... 37 2.4. Railway Assessment ...... 55 2.5. Waterways Assessment ...... 55 2.6. Storage Assessment ...... 60 2.7. Milling Assessment ...... 62
3. Logistics Related Services ...... 64 3.1. Fuel ...... 64 3.2. Transporters ...... 66 3.3. Vehicle Rental ...... 73 3.4. Taxi Companies ...... 73 3.5. Freight Forwarding Agents ...... 73 3.6. Handling Equipment ...... 75 3.7. Electricity / Power ...... 75 3.8. Manual Labour Costs ...... 77 3.9. Telecommunications ...... 79 3.10. Local Supplies Market ...... 83 3.11. Accommodation ...... 84
4. Scenarios & Contingencies ...... 85 4.1. Refugees and IDPs ...... 85 4.2. Food Security ...... 86 4.3. Natural Disaster ...... 87 4.4. Other (please specify) ...... 88
5. Annexes ...... 90
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1. Country Profile
The Republic of Sierra Leone is a picturesque country on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean with a population of a little more than six million. Its location historically made Sierra Leone the centre of trade and colonial administration in the region. Sierra Leone became independent in 1961.
Sierra Leone has a tropical climate and a diverse nature ranging from savannah to rainforests. Rich in minerals, the country has relied on mining for its economic base, especially diamonds and rutile. About two-thirds of the population engages in subsistence agriculture which accounts for more than a half of national income. The most important crops are rice, cocoa, and peanuts. Although Sierra Leone has substantial mineral and agricultural resources, ten years of civil war in the 1990s caused tremendous human sufferings and social disruption, severely devastated the national economy and destroyed the infrastructure.
The country ranks 81 out of 84 countries in the International Food Policy Research Institute’s 2009 Global Hunger Index, and 180 out of 182 countries in the 2009 UNDP Human Development Index. Over 70 percent of the population lives below the national poverty line of US$2 per day. Moreover, the acute child malnutrition rate is 10 percent, and 36 percent of children under 5 years are chronically malnourished (Demographic Health Survey 2008). According to the 2004–2005 census, illiteracy is 60 percent overall and some 40 percent of the children enrolled in primary school do not reach grade 6.
However, the overall situation in the country has improved since 2001 due to increased security measures. The UN peacekeeping operation successfully completed its mandate in December 2005. The subsequent return of displaced rural populations to their homes has helped agricultural recovery which is taking place across most of the country. One third of the cereal requirement continues to be imported, most importantly rice from South and South-East Asia.
Efforts are being made in Sierra Leone to rehabilitate and increase food and cash crop production and upgrade small- holder farmer skills. This is all the more important as low agricultural productivity, due to a heavy reliance on rain-fed cultivation and deteriorating soil fertility, continues to hamper progress and threaten the country’s food security.
1.1. Introduction / Background
Basic facts Basic Facts Source / Year: CIA Factbook Capital Freetown English is the official language. Temne, Mende and Krio are also www.alertnet.org / 2009 Language spoken. Krio serves as the commercial language in the capital The Temne and Mende each account for almost one-third of the population. Lokko, Sherbro, Limba, Susso, Fulani, Ethnic groups Kono and Krio are other important www.alertnet.org / 2009 groups. The Krio are descendants of African slaves freed in the 19th century who settled in Freetown Most of the people practice traditional African religions. Nearly one-third are www.reuters.com / 2009 Religions Muslims, who mainly live in the north. A Catholic minority is concentrated in the capital. Slightly smaller than the Czech Country size (comparison) Republic Population density (map) 79.4/km 2 http://en.wikipedia.org
Sierra Leone is bounded by Guinea to the North and North-East, Liberia Border countries to the South and South-East and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
diamonds, rutile, cocoa, coffee, fish Exports
Imports foodstuffs, machinery and equipment,
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fuels and lubricants, chemicals
rice, coffee, cocoa, palm kernels, palm oil, peanuts; poultry, cattle, Agricultural products sheep, pigs; fish
Country in Figures Source / Year: General Information The Provinces of Sierra Leone are divided into 14 districts: BO, Bombali, Bonthe, Kailahun, Kambia, Kenema, Country size 71740 sq.km Koinadugu, Kono, Moyamba, Port- Loko, Pujehun, Tonkolili, Western Area Population 6.4 12.4 million (2050) Population growth rate 2.3 GDP per capita 675 USD http://data.un.org The national poverty line is US$2 per Population under poverty line (%) 70 day HIV prevalence (%) 1.7 Other comments Useful Information Time zone (GMT +/-) GMT Climate description Tropical Currency Leone Telephone dialing code +232 Driving (left / right) Right Passengers not holding Sierra Leone (or ECOWAS member state) passports are required to obtain pre issued visas for entry into Sierra Leone. Such documentation may be obtained from Sierra Leone consular offices. All visitors traveling to Sierra Leone must have current vaccinations Visa requirements and cost prior to arrival in Freetown. These include, but are not limited to, tetanus, yellow fever, polio, meningitis, typhoid, hepatitis A and B, and rabies. The cholera vaccine is not required. The International Certificate of Vaccinations yellow card should be hand-carried as proof of current yellow fever inoculation
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Money Parity and Inflation Exchange rate – US$ = Local Year Rate of inflation Currency 2008 1US $ = 3065 (SLL) 11, 70% 2009 1 US$= 4250 (SLL) 11,70%
1.2. Humanitarian Background
1.2.1. Disasters, Conflicts & Migration History • Democracy is slowly being reestablished after the civil war from 1991 to 2002 that resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than 2 million people (about one-third of the population) • The military, which took over full responsibility for security following the departure of UN peacekeepers at the end of 2005, is increasingly developing as a guarantor of the country's stability • The armed forces remained on the sideline during the 2007 presidential election, but still look to the UN Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL) - a civilian UN mission - to support efforts to consolidate peace • The new government's priorities include furthering development, creating jobs, and stamping out endemic corruption.
Disasters, Conflicts & Migration (Yes/No) Comments / Details Natural Disasters Drought Earthquake Sierra Leone faces the threat of epidemic of cholera, malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia, bronchitis, other respiratory infections, worm infestations, Epidemic scabies and abscesses with the onset of the rainy season. HIV – AIDS (1, 7 % prevalence rate), frequent risk of yellow fever Extreme temperature Flood Possibility of floods in the rainy season (May to November) Insect infestation High risk of insect infestation (post harvest) Slides Volcano Wave/Surge Wild fires Wind storm Other comments Man-made Civil strife civil war from 1991 to 2002 Guinea–Sierra Leone (eastern border town of Yenga) dispute due to the International conflict discovery of diamonds
Displaced in country Refugees in country 8476 Refugees from country 35 480 Landmines casualties / year
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Other comments
1.2.2. Calamities and Seasonal Affects
Seasonal Affects on Transport (economic, social, climate…) Transport Comments From
Navigation limited during the dry Waterways transport December-May season
Outline seasons of the year, indicating the period and any affects on transport. A seasonal economic or social activity can have a big impact on transport (e.i. truck availability during harvest time, port and airports congestion during Hadj period in Muslim countries, etc.)
Seasonal Affects on Storage and Handling (economic, social, climate…) Activity Comments From
Outline potential seasonal affects on miscellaneous commodity handling and storage activities, such as repackaging parcel production. Specify if there is a potential need to pre-stock before seasonal bottlenecks arise.
1.2.3. Capacities to Respond to Emergencies
1.2.3.1. Government
In Sierra Leone the capacity to manage disaster has been minimal due to lack of both financial and material resources. This is so because of the lack of comprehensive Disaster Management Strategy, lack of coordinated and clear lines of roles and responsibilities, poor capacity on the part of national and local government to timely respond to disasters and poor integration of civil societies into effective disaster management. To combat the problems mentioned above and their associated obstacles, the establishment of a National Disaster Management Department, in the Office of
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National Security became a necessity. The Office of National Security (ONS) is the Government of Sierra Leone’s primary Coordinator for the management of national emergencies such as disasters both natural and man-made. The objectives of the Disaster Management department are:
• Ensure the integration of disaster risk management into sustainable development programmes and policies to ensure a holistic approach to disaster management. • Ensure priority and requisite institutional capacities for disaster risk reduction at all levels • Enhance the use of knowledge, education, training, innovation and information sharing to build safe and resilient societies • Improve the identification, assessment, monitoring and early warning of risks • Improve effectiveness of response through stronger disaster preparedness
Ministry / Department / Contact Names & Email Tel / Fax Website Address
Office of National Security Name: Tel1:+23222229974 (ONS) Title: The National Security Tel2:+23222224108 State House, Freetown Coordinator Fax:
Email: Name: Mrs. Mary Mye- Kamara Tel1:+232 76 615 840 National Disaster Title: Director Tel2:+232 33 615 840 Management Department Email: Fax: [email protected]
Name:Mahamed S. National Commission for War Tel1: +23222226724 Kanneh Affected Children Tel2: +232 76 602763 Title: Executive Secretary
Email: 8 Wesley Street Freetown Fax: [email protected] National HIV/AIDS Name: Dr. Brima Kargbo Secretariat (NAS) Title: Director Tel1: +232 22235842 15A King Harman Road, Email: Tel2: +232 22236011 http://www.nas.gov.sl Freetown [email protected] Fax:
Name: Saidu Conton Sesay Tel1: +232 22 227692 National Commission for Title: Commissioner Tel2: http://www.nacsasl.org/ Social Action (NaCSA) Email: [email protected] Fax:
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1.2.3.2. Humanitarian Community
United Nations Country Team (UNCT)
The Country Team in Sierra Leone, led by the UN Resident Coordinator, is comprised of over eight UN agencies, funds and programmes, these are UNDP, UNFPA, UNAIDS, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, FAO, UNHCR and UNIOSIL. In addition to these, membership is also held by IOM, OHCHR, The Field Security Coordination Officer and the World Bank.
Weekly UNCT/ Security Management Team meetings which include regular updates on political issues which are provided by the Political Affairs Unit at UNIOSIL and security updates provided by the FSCO. At these meetings key issues are discussed and decisions made concerning the UN system’s contribution to the recovery, reconciliation and transition process which aims to move the country towards sustainable peace and development in Sierra Leone.
UNDP’s role within the UN Country Team is that of coordination. UNDP provides coordination support to each of the UN agencies, and provides financial assistance to programmes and projects of sister agencies and other development partners. The head of UNDP, the Resident Representative, also acts as the Resident Coordinator of the UNCT. In addition he doubles as the Executive Representative Secretary General (ERSG) in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (SLANGO)
The Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (SLANGO) is a consortium of NGOs, both indigenous and foreign, whose primary role is to ensure co-ordination among its members. SLANGO also serves as a unified voice of the NGO Community in Sierra Leone and interfaces with civil society organisations in the country. SLANGO forms the link between NGOs, government institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs) and donor agencies and promotes the interests of its constituents. SLANGO was formed in the wake of the mushrooming and proliferation of NGOs in Sierra
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Leone. It addresses the need for a national co-coordinating entity that NGO interventions in the national development process are henceforth efficiently co-coordinated to avoid duplication of efforts and to work for more meaningful and sustainable impact. It builds capacity of CSOs for increased participation in governance and advocates for gender and development friendly policies while promoting democratic and human rights principles. (Link to NGOs Policy Regulations: http://www.daco-sl.org/encyclopedia/4_strat/4_2/ngo_policy.pdf )
SLANGO’s Services
• Coordinating NGO activities in Sierra Leone • Acting as an accrediting body for NGOs • Facilitating networking and cooperation among NGOs and fostering solidarity among them • Liaising with government departments on behalf of the NGO community. The National Co-coordinator chairs the Inter-Agency Committee, the central body for Inter Government and Government/NGO coordination • Facilitating contacts between NGOs and prospective donor agencies • Advocacy on behalf of NGOs • Collecting, storing and dissemination of information, relevant to the NGO community • Strengthening the capacities of weaker NGOs through training workshops, seminars, exchange visits and advisory services • Strengthening the capacities of CSOs for increase participation in governance. • Civic education, awareness raising and advocacy for peoples rights
Humanitarian Coordination Type Name / Address Contacts Comments Michael Schulenburg United Nations House Tel1:+232 22 231 311 Executive Representative 76 Wilkinson Road Tel2: HC RC Secretary General (ERSG) P.O Box 1011 Fax: +232 22 231 304 in Sierra Leone Freetown Email: [email protected] Sierra Leone Coordination Mechanisms / Committees / Groups Org. Name Contact & Address Contacts Comments Tel1: +232 22 231 311 UNDP Head Office Tel2: 76 Wilkinson Road Resident Coordinator of the UNCT Fax: +232 22 231 304 Freetown UNCT Email: [email protected] Sierra Leone
Tel1: +232 22 233680 National Co-coordinator Fax: +232 22 273291 SLANGO Secretariat SLANGO Email: 2 Pyke Street, Freetown [email protected] Sierra Leone
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1.3. National Regulatory Departments
This section may include Govt or other Organisations empowered in regulatory activities, such as tax revenue, control & quality assurance (fuel, food, medical...), pre-shipment inspection or even Regional Organisations such as trade agreements adhered to
Dept/Agency Name & Contact Names & Email Tel / Fax Website Address
National Name: Telecommunications Title: The Chairman Tel1: +232 22 235492 Commission (NATCOM) Tel2: +232 22 235747 www.natcomsl.com 13 Regent Road, Email: Fax: +232 22 235791 Hill Station, [email protected] Freetown
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Summary of Role and Services:
To provide for the licensing and regulation of telecommunications operators and for the promotion of universal access to basic telecommunications services, fair competition for the benefit of investors in, and users of telecommunications networks and services, and to improve the national, regional and global integration of Sierra Leone in telecommunications.
Dept/Agency Name & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Website Address National Revenue Authority Name: Osman Barrie (NRA) Tel1: +232 22 221474 Title:Commissioner-General 7 Bathurst Street Tel2: www.nationalrevenuesl.org Email: Freetown Fax: +232 22 228561 [email protected]
Summary of Role and Services:
To administer and collect all duties, taxes, revenues and penalties as prescribed by the Laws of Sierra Leone.
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1.4. Customs Information
1.4.1. Duties and Taxes Exemption
A) Emergency Response:
[Note: This section contains information which is related and applicable to ‘crisis’ times. These instruments can be applied when an emergency is officially declared by the Government. When this occurs, there is usually a streamlined process to import goods duty and tax free.]
In the following table, state which of the following agreements and conventions apply to the country and if there are any other existing ones.
Agreements / Conventions Description Ratified by Country? Yes No Date: 6 November WCO (World Customs Organization) member 1975 Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention Yes No Date: OCHA Model Agreement Yes No Date: Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Yes No Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs CEDEAO (ECOWAS) unions, regional integration)
B) Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response) :
The major taxes and the general rates applicable are:
• Import Duty-rates are normally 5%, 15%, 20%, and 30% • Import Sales Tax-17.5% of the CIF value of imports • Excise Duty-30% of ex-factory cost of goods • Domestic Sales Tax-17.5% of the ex-factory price plus excise duty • Ecowas Levy-0.05%
The Income Tax department of the NRA collects mainly the direct taxes and uses the following revenue laws in the collection of personal, corporate and miscellaneous income taxes.
1. Income Tax Act, 2000 (Act No 8 of 2000) 2. Payroll Tax Act, 1972 (Act No16 of 1972) 3. Foreign Travel (Ticket) Tax Act, 1975 (Act No 14 of 1975) 4. Restaurant Food Tax Act, 1989 (Act No 6 of 1989) 5. External Telecommunications Act, 1995 (Act No 2 of 1995)
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In the following table, give a brief summary of the national legislation: general policy on humanitarian aid (for example, Customs Code articles/decrees/regulations exempting aid from import duties and taxes, what organizations are allowed to be operational in the country, if certain types of goods are not duty & tax free, a customs department organizational chart, etc.).
National Customs Legislation and Regime (provide a brief summary and list available resource documents)
The National Revenue Authority (NRA) is the responsible Government body for collection of revenue which falls under the Ministry of Finance is the Finance. Under the direct supervision of NRA are the Customs and Excise Department and the Income and Local Tax Department. The objects and functions of the Authority are to assess, collect and account for all duties, taxes, revenue and penalties as prescribed by the existing revenue laws of Sierra Leone and also to administer all revenue laws within the country. Quit recently it has been charged with the responsibility of also collecting non-tax revenue. The Commissioner General who heads the Authority is appointed by the Executive arms of Government. The Authority comprises of nine departments each headed by a Commissioner.
All imported goods such as merchandise, raw materials (Building and Industrial), machinery, personal goods / effects etc, is required by the laws of the country to pay customs duties as applicable. UN agencies, NGOs, INGOs officially operating in the country, depending on the agreements between the operating Agency and the government could be exempted from such customs duty. This include customs duties on all imported Food items, and non-food items including operational vehicles, machineries etc for operational use within the country office and for the agency operation in the country.
www.nationalrevenuesl.org
In the following table, give information on the necessary requirements in order for organizations to qualify for a duties and taxes exemption on imports (e.g. do they need to be officially registered - with which department and how is this done, necessary permits/licences, etc.). Include information for both UN agencies and NGOs.
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Organizational Requirements to Obtain a Duty Free Status United Nations Agencies
As per the agreement signed with the government of Sierra Leone , UN Agencies are exempted from all Import/Export taxes, including the VAT. However, a waiver should be obtained from both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Finance.
NGOs
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) operating within the territory of Sierra Leone shall mean any independent, non-profit making non-political and charitable organisation, with the primary objective of enhancing the social, cultural and economic well being of communities. In addition, the operations of an NGO shall not have a religious, political or ethnic bias. The various types of NGOs in Sierra Leone shall include National and International, developmental, humanitarian/relief organisations with capacity to undertake active development or humanitarian/relief work in more than three chiefdoms in the Republic of
Sierra Leone. The various specialisations shall be as listed in the application form.
An NGO shall be an organisation that is exclusively engaged in NGO type activities, as listed in page 2 of the NGO Application Form A. There should be no combination with other types of activities, whether religious or otherwise. (e.g. Religious bodies intending to engage in NGO activities should establish a separate division/unit to carry out such functions).
Organisations wishing to operate as NGOs in Sierra Leone must meet the following criteria: i) A clear mission statement outlining its purpose, objectives, target beneficiaries and constitution, which is in conformity with GOSL development policies and will promote the well-being and welfare of Sierra Leone. ii) Easily identifiable office space(s) with a Signboard visibly displayed, accessible postal address, a Bank Account in the organisation’s name with at least two signatories and evidence/commitment to access funds to support its programmes. iii) A clearly delineated administrative structure and transparent accounting system that is auditable and from which annual accounts can be compiled for audit. iv) t least three (3) full-time staff; v) Transparent and accountable to donors, GOSL and beneficiaries in its use of resources, including a summary of overheads/direct support to beneficiaries, local/expatriates staff costs and estimated quantifiable costs of GOSL/community contributions to programmes.
vi) Be willing to share relevant activity-related reports with GOSL, other NGOs, beneficiaries and other interested parties; vii) A Board of Trustees or its equivalent policy making body whose constitution is not monopolised by one family group. Such a Board could be based in or out of Sierra Leone. The NGO should supply the contact details of this body.
New NGOs must have the capacity (materials and human resources) as determined by the NGO Supervisory Committee to operate effectively and efficiently. International NGOs must have legal status in their own country of origin before they can operate in Sierra Leone. The parent body must show proof of established NGO activities in other countries. The applicants must submit copies of their certificate of registration in the country of origin, plus a Memorandum and Articles of Association or Constitution of the parent body. Also there must be a letter of request for the registration of a subsidiary in Sierra Leone from the Management representative of the parent body. All applicants for registration as NGOs must submit duly completed Application forms (Form A, 2 copies) together with a copy of the organisation’s Bye-laws and Constitution. All NGOs must sign an Agreement with the GOSL before they can be registered, and commence operations. Failure to comply with the above conditions/criteria will lead to disqualification of the application.
Government of Sierra Leone GOSL may provide relevant financial and institutional support to NGOs, in the form of duty waivers, tax allowances and other facilities, to enable them develop, reinforce and sustain their organisational capacity for more effective delivery of service.
The GOSL has mandated the Ministry of Finance to approve all duty waivers. In the case of NGOs, the supervising Ministry MODEP scrutinises NGO applications for duty waiver and recommends approval to the Ministry of Finance.
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Duty waiver applications (including permit clearance) from NGOs will only be granted by the Ministry of Finance after recommendation by the Minister of Development.
In the case of one-off imports for humanitarian/relief activities, and items to be distributed free of charge, this facility is available under the following conditions: a. A distribution plan should accompany the application; b. The distribution of these items should be supervised by an NGO approved by both the NGO Unit and the applicant; c. The importer shall be linked with an NGO nominated by the importer to carry out the distribution; d. The sector Ministry should endorse the shipping document before submission to MODEP; e. The distribution of these items should be completed within two to three months.
Capacity building items, based on a checklist agreed between MODEP and the Comptroller of Customs on basic needs for this purpose, are exempt from duty. When once the full complement has been allowed, no further allowance will be given except for replacement due to disposal, loss or wear and tear. In the case of disposal, the Comptroller of Customs must be informed and the purchaser should pay the relevant duty before transfer of the item. Each NGO should provide a list of support items it intends to import during the year to MODEP at the time of renewal of registration for any items not approved under a project. All items for duty waiver concessions must bear relevance to the approved project of the applying NGO. Goods imported for monetisation according to donor instructions so that the proceeds should be utilised for programme implementation will not enjoy duty waiver.
All imported items which are locally produced and are of comparable quality and cost shall not be granted duty waiver except when approved by the relevant line Ministry or required by the Donor or under an emergency.
Personal effects of NGO personnel will be granted duty free waiver only under the normal Customs rules pertaining to first time entrants and shall apply for an initial period of six months only. Luxury items and excessive quantities of non- luxury items as determined by the Comptroller of Customs shall not be exempt from duty.
Goods donated for humanitarian relief activities that both MODEP and the NGO agree to monetise for any reason, shall not enjoy duty exemption. When monetised, the proceeds must be used for programme implementation.
In the case of vehicles, NGOs will enjoy duty free concession for requests approved under the programme registration procedure depending on the scope of operations. Approval will be given by the relevant line Ministry based on project contents, at the time of project approval.
For all new registration under this revised policy, the current number of vehicles owned by the NGO will be taken into consideration for future project approval and the granting of duty waiver facility.
In the case of disposal of vehicles, the Comptroller of Customs should be informed to ensure the new owner pays the relevant duty.
Goods carriers will not be exempt from duty because there are enough carriers available locally through hire or charter. The use of this facility will help develop local capacity. However, where circumstances warrant a review, MODEP will consult Government.
Fuel purchase of NGOs will not enjoy duty free facility under any circumstances.
The NGO Unit will develop a mechanism to authenticate beneficiaries for duty-free concession.
Where MODEP, in consultation with the Department of Customs and Excise and NGOs has issued an annually approved list of non-allowable items then strict compliance should be observed in granting this facility. (This list shall be subject to periodic review.) MODEP will not accommodate any request to clear NGO imports on Permit except for the following: a. Perishable goods that show signs of deterioration or are approaching expiration. b. Emergency supplies that receive status confirmation of the sector Ministry;
No facility for permit clearing will be granted outside the above provisions.
Any disposal of items that originally enjoyed duty waiver facility should be communicated to the Comptroller of Customs under the normal guidelines governing this transaction.
Any attempt by an NGO to misinform Government on imports or where there is disparity between shipping documents and goods received, the Comptroller of Customs shall cancel any waiver facility already approved.
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TAXATION
All NGOs are expected to fully comply with the taxation and labour laws of Sierra Leone, and Agreements and Protocols signed with the Government of Sierra Leone. NGOs must submit renewal application form with a tax clearance certificate issued by the Department of Income Tax. Where an NGO is involved in income generating activities, such NGO should declare details of operations to the income tax department for a certificate of exemption after necessary consideration. Failure to secure such certificate will adversely affect the registration possibilities of the NGO.
C) Exemption Certificate Application Procedure :
In the following table, please provide the practical information that is necessary in order to obtain a duties and taxes exemption certificate or similar document. Include a process description (including contacts, departments, paperwork, etc.), making the distinction per counterpart/programme. Also include the contact details of agents and authorities (where to apply for certificates/authorization) as well as time benchmarks.
Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure Generalities (include a list of necessary documentation)
The process of applying for duty free waiver concession in Sierra Leone is a very long one which incorporates as follows:
The Country Office applies for duty free waiver concession on every consignment whether Food or Non-Food Items imported or to be exported into and out of the country. A letter, signed by the Country Director and Resident Representative or by the Deputy Country Director, attaching the Customs Entries which is prepared by our Clearing and Forwarding Agent together with a copy of the Bill of Lading (if it is a sea freight and also depending on the contract of shipment and carriage, it could be a Waybill, or a Non Negotiable Cargo Receipt,; and if it is an Air Freight, we attach the Air Waybill) and any other relevant documents.
We forward the application letter together with the relevant documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs first where it averagely takes 5 days before it is first accepted for approval for duty free waiver concession and they minutes the application to the Ministry of Finance to approve the waiver. The Ministry of Finance then cross checks and confirms the customs duty assessed on the customs entry forms which is to be waived by the Government. At the Ministry of Finance, It usually takes an average of 5 days as well.
From the Ministry of Finance, it is sent to the National Revenue Authority to budget the assessed customs duty which is been approved for duty free waiver concession. It is later sent to customs to verify the entry. This normally takes 4 days. From the Customs and Excise Department, after verifying the customs entry, it is again sent to the NRA. This usually takes 2 days. As soon as it is sent to the NRA, the Commissioner General then approves for customs examination, verification and release. This process usually takes 2 days after which the duty free waiver application is completed and approved.
When the duty free waiver application has been approved, customs then examines the goods weather Food or Non-Food Items, loosed or groupage, bagged or containerised, going through the scanning process, examining the containers / cargoes / consignments, and then sends the examination report to the Commissioner of Customs and Excise to verify and release the cargo / consignments for onward delivery. Please note only containers are scanned.
Process to be followed (step by step / flowchart)
D) Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
The following matrix should include information as to what documents are necessary in order to obtain a duties and taxes exemption certificate. In each of the boxes in the matrix, please include the following information for the commodities list at the top:
i) Whether or not the documents listed on the left are required (Y/N) ii) Whether or not an original, proforma or a copy is necessary iii) The number of copies of the document that is necessary iv) Any differences between UN and NGO requirements
If there are any additional comments, they can be included at the bottom of the table.
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Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity) NFI (sh elter, Vehicles and Staff (office) Telecom Food wash, Medicines Spare Parts Supplies Equipment education) Yes, original, Yes, original, 1 Yes, original, 1 Yes, original,1 Yes, original Yes, original,1 1 copy, copy, applies copy, applies copy, applies copy, applies copy, applies Invoice applies to to UN and to UN and to UN and to UN and to UN and UN and NGOs NGOs NGOs NGOs NGOs NGOs Yes, original Yes, original Yes, original Yes, original, Yes, original AWB/BL/Other BL, 1copy, B/L or AWB, 1 B/L, 1 copy, B/L,1 copy B/L or AWB,1 Transport applies to copy, applies applies to UN applies to UN copy, applies Document UN and to UN and and NGOs and NGOs to UN and NGOs NGOs NGOs Yes, original Yes, original Donation/Non- copy, 1 copy, 1 copy, Commercial copy, applies applies to UN Certificate to UN and and NGOs NGO Yes, original Yes, original copy. 1 copy, 1 copy, Packing List copy, applies applies to UN to UN and and NGOs NGOs Certificate of origin, Certificate of radiation, phytosanitar y, certificate Other of Documents declaration of diplomatic mission etc. 1 copy each, applies to UN and NGOs. Additional Notes
Basically only original documents are acceptable. But to expedite the process it is allowed to use scanned document tentatively until we get the originals which will be sent to the C & F agent following receipt of the commodity.
1.4.2. Customs Clearance
A) General Information :
Customs Information Document Indicate clearly the description and quantity of the items to be cleared. Requirements Embargoes NONE Prohibited Items Cocain, expired drugs, toxic waste, General Prohibited items as indicated above are not permitted to enter into the country Restrictions
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B) Customs Clearance Document Requirements :
The following matrix should include information as to what documents are necessary for the customs clearance of consignments. In each of the boxes in the matrix please include the following information for the commodities list at the top:
i) Whether or not the documents listed on the left are required (Y/N) ii) Whether or not an original, proforma or a copy is necessary iii) The number of copies of the document that is necessary iv) Any differences between UN and NGO requirements
If there are any additional comments, they can be included at the bottom of the table.
Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity) NFI (shelter, Vehicles and Staff (office) Telecom Food wash, Medicines Spare Parts Supplies Equipment education) Yes, original, Yes, original, 1 Yes, original, 1 Yes, original,1 Yes, original Yes, original,1 D&T 1 copy, copy, applies copy, applies copy, applies copy, applies copy, applies Exemption applies to UN to UN and to UN and to UN and to UN and to UN and Certificate and NGOs NGOs NGOs NGOs NGOs NGOs Yes, original Yes, original Yes, original Yes, original, Yes, original BL, 1copy, B/L or AWB, 1 B/L, 1 copy, B/L,1 copy B/L or AWB,1 Invoice applies to UN copy, applies applies to UN applies to UN copy, applies and NGOs to UN and and NGOs and NGOs to UN and NGOs NGOs Yes, original Yes, original AWB/BL/Othe copy, 1 copy, copy, 1 copy, r Transport applies to UN applies to UN Document and NGO and NGOs Yes, original Yes, original Donation/Non copy. 1 copy, copy, 1 copy, -Commercial applies to UN applies to UN Certificate and NGOs and NGOs Certificate of origin, Certificate of radiation, phytosanitary, certificate of Packing List declaration of diplomatic mission etc. 1 copy each, applies to UN and NGOs.
Phytosanitary Certificate
Other Documents Additional Notes
C) Weight and Value Band:
Value & Weight Band Information
Class Value (local currency) Value (US$) Weight (Kgs) Bill of Lading 1 TEU Le 1,400,000.00 388.88 10.299 Non-Doc HV
D) Transit Regime :
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This section should contain information on the usual practices (customs procedure chosen – e.g. import/export or bonded transit) for humanitarian aid commodities which are destined for anther country. Give an explanation and the details on the transit regime, escort requirements (if it is required, cost, etc.), transport bond, bonded warehouses situation, etc.
Transit Regime
When goods are in transit, the C & F agent at the transit point should be informed and have copy of all the relevant documentation. C & F agent, prepares a transit custom entry, request custom for change of status and modify the transit entry form stating the correct destination, expected date of arrival to final destination.
1.4.3. Focal Points Information
The following table should include information on a person in the different humanitarian organizations who is responsible for customs issues (focal point). As such, the table will need to be copied/pasted and completed for each focal point.
Humanitarian Organization’s Customs Focal Point Organization WFP Name David Chalila Title Logistics Officer Address 5H Old Railway Line P.O Box 1011 Tengbeh Town, Freetown, Sierra Leone Telephone Number +232 76 798 256 Fax Number +232 22 235668 Telex Telegram Email [email protected] Web www.wfp.org Languages of correspondence English
The following table should include information on a focal point in the country’s customs authority. This is a national official responsible for facilitating the Customs treatment of consignments of international emergency humanitarian assistance.
Customs Authority Focal Point Governmental Body National Revenue Authority (N.R.A.) Name (if available) Mohamed S.Bamba Title Commissioner Address College Road Cline Town Telephone Number +232 76 602 714 Fax Number Telex Telegram Email [email protected] [email protected] Web: http://www.nationalrevenuesl.org Languages of correspondence English
[Check http://ocha.unog.ch/cr/ for a possible online listing of customs authority focal points.]
1.4.4. Customs Information by Entry Points (port, lake/river, airport, overland entry points)
Please create (copy and paste) a complete table for each entry point that is commonly used to import goods.
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Entry Point Details Entry Point Location and Type (sea, Queen Elizabeth quay, Cline town ,Freetown land, air, etc.) Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Shade Conteh Head of the Customs Office Title Principal Collector out door Address Container section (Quay) Operating Hours 8:00 -6:30 p.m Telephone Number 076-767918, 033- 551116 Fax Number Telex Telegram Email [email protected] Web Languages of correspondence English Warehouse
Please describe here information on the warehouse infrastructure/status (Customs Warehousing, Bonded Warehouse, Free Port) and on storage fees.
There are several warehouses ranging from private bonded and state warehouse controlled jointly by customs and ports for which payment of duty is differed.
Customs Information and Document Requirements
Give a brief explanation of the specific local process in place and any additional border-specific information; also benchmarks of release times (if possible), if it is normally a bottleneck, etc;
In the case of food items, basically the documentation process require original copies of Bill of lading, purchase invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, certification of radiation and phytosanitary. For Non food items /air freight, the air way bill / bill of lading, and purchase invoice are required.
Clearing System
Are organizations able to clear their own goods? Who are the main clearing/forwarding agents and their customary rates/fees?
Yes. But to avoid tips and bribing, clearing and forwarding agents are employed to carry out the exercise
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2. Logistics Infrastructure
2.1. Port Assessment
2.1.1.1. (Queen Elizabeth II Quay)
The Port of Freetown, the principal commercial port in Sierra Leone, is the most important entry gate for trade and commerce to the country. The Freetown Port (Queen Elizabeth II Quay) is located within the busy and congested eastern end of the city. It serves as the major logistics hub for Sierra Leone’s imports and exports. As an essential component of the country’s economic prosperity, this land is valuable in terms of its limited area and the need to maximize its efficiency. Freetown Port has one of the finest natural harbors on the West African Coast, with a well-protected anchorage, a draft at berth of 7-10 meters, a length of quay of 1,067 meters consisting of 6 berths, and sizable and fenced land area allocated for the port.
2.1.1.2. Port Overview
. The main port for International trade is located in the Freetown city of Sierra Leone. Freetown has many small ports for boats, Oil Tankers, Fishing Vessels and Ferries.
• Queen Elizabeth II Quay, Cline Town • Government Warf • Kissy Ferry Terminal • Kissy Oil Terminal All international aid and commercial imports are received into Sierra Leone through the Port of Freetown. The port of Freetown is the largest natural port in the country. It is well equipped to handle up to 7 million tones of cargo annually. Port facilities are poor and inefficient, and security as well. Communication is improved with the influx of mobile companies and the rampant use of mobile cell phones. The Port operates within an area of 138,622 sq. m of the total area of the old and new port and has ample berthing capacity to accommodate WFP shipments given the overall current and anticipated traffic levels. There are six berths in the lateral quay of 1,113 meters in length, and the draft limitation remains at 31ft 6 inches with no length or air restrictions. Berths 5 & 6 are nominated container berths. Berths 3 through 6 allows for berthing / sailing at anytime of the tide. Berth 6 is restricted by tide and the draft is limited to 8.48m. The
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length of each berth is respectively: Berth 1 - 146m, Berth 1A - 110m, Berth 2 - 142m, Berth 3 - 174m, Berth 4 - 157m and Berths 5&6 - 174m each.
PORT LOCATION & CONTACTS Country Sierra Leone Province and District Freetown Town or City (Closest) Freetown Port Name Queen Elizabeth II Quay (QE II Quay) Latitude 8° 29 ′ 37.21 ″ N, Longitude 13° 12 ′ 37.34 ″ W The Sierra Leone Ports Authority (SLPA) Queen Elizabeth II Quay. Company / Port Authority Cline Town. Freetown. General Manager Captain Benjamin Davies Management Contact and Position Tel: +232 22 226565, Fax: +232 22 222 346. [email protected]
The Sierra Leone Ports Authority (SLPA) is presently a service port responsible mainly for cargo handling and pilotage. The major objective of SLPA is to make the Port of Freetown the least cost Port in the subregion and trans-shipment hub. To achieve this objective, the port seeks to Summary of Role and Services: transform itself from a Service Port to a Land Lord Port in which all the core
activities of stevedoring and shore handling will be relinquished to private operators whilst the Port remains merely as Land Lord generating revenue from Concession Agreements, Lease Agreements, and Licenses.
2.1.1.3. Port Performance
Six vessels can be berthed and operated at the same time. Until now, the overall performance of the stevedore and ashore laborers is low and can be considered as poor and pilferage is rampant but moderate. The average discharging rate for 50 kg bags is 200 MT per hook per day working period from 0800 – 1700 hours, weather permitting and assuming no stoppages or breakdowns. This working period includes an over time working period from 1200 – 1300 hours. This productivity can be increased to about 250 MT per gang per hook with cash and food incentive paid directly to the laborers and also doubling the shore gangs per hook as well. Discharge rate is highly dependent on the availability of trucks at all times alongside the vessel during the discharging operation as cargoes are directly discharged into trucks and transported into warehouses outside the Port.
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PERFORMANCE FOR YEAR: Vessels calls Satisfactory Container traffic (TEUs) 45,000 annual throughput – for 2008 import and export (TEU) Total cargo handling (metric tonnes) Over 900,000 mt Total annual capacity of the port
Bulk Container Conventional CAPACITY for YEAR: MT / Year TEU’s / Year mt / Year Export activity of the Port Import activity of the port Current yearly import by Humanitarian Organisations (break by organization if 15,000 – 20,000 900 possible) through that port Top 1 Organisation
2.1.1.4. Discharge Rates 1
2.1.1.3.1 Pilotage fees
For vessel greater than 100 MT – length overall x $ 50
Over stayed after 24 hours – length overall x $7 x number of days
For vessel lesser than 50 -100 MT - length overall x$2 for the first 24hrs
Over stayed- length overall x $7 x number of days
Vessel below 50 MT- length over - $5 x number of days
2.1.1.3.2 Tug Services
Available
2.1.1.3.3 Mooring Services
Available
Mooring Service (Rate per operation) Charge (indicate currency) Mooring, un-mooring or other similar service
2.1.1.3.4 Port and Harbour dues
Vessel Description (rate = 100 GRT or part thereof Charge (indicate currency) All vessels other than those exempted $1200 + 1% GRT x GRT
2.1.1.3.5 Dockage, Buoyage and Anchorage
Vessel Description (Rates = per metre/per hour) Charge (indicate currency) Vessels at quays, wharves or jetties N/A Vessels at buoys or Ro-Ro vessels berthed stern to quay Length overall x $50.00 Vessels at anchorage; except at Port Convenience Length overall x $7.00 1 st 24hours
1 Sections 2.1.1.3 and 2.1.1.4. may help in measuring charges for charter vessels or consignments and dealing with F.F.
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2.1.1.3.6 Supply of Fresh water
$8.00 per ton
Vessel Description (Rates = per tonne) Charge (indicate currency) Via shore hydrants N/A In stream (including towage of Barge) N/A
2.1.1.3.7 Laying up of Vessels
Vessel Description (Rates = per ton) Charge (indicate currency) Via shore hydrants In stream (including towage of Barge)
2.1.1.5. Charges for General Services
2.1.1.4.1 Hire of Labour and Equipment
Service (Per hour of part thereof) Charge (indicate currency) Floating Crane, incl. of minimum crew and exclusive of towage Mobile Crane more than 5 tonnes inclusive of driver Mobile Crane less than 5 tonnes or equal inclusive of driver VIP launch inclusive of crew Pilot boat inclusive of crew Fire appliance inclusive of minimum crew Tipper truck or flatbed lorry inclusive of driver Forklift or Tractor more than 5 tonnes inclusive of driver Forklift or Tractor less than 5 tonnes or equal of inclusive of driver Van, Pick-up or Saloon Car inclusive of driver Management or supervisory staff Skilled staff: e.g. Crane or Forklift Driver, Artisan, Firemen or Clerk Semi-skilled staff: e.g. Labourers, Watchman
2.1.1.4.2 Berthing equipment specifications
PORT SPECIFICATIONS TOTAL BERTHS: Quantity Length (m) Draft (m) Conventional Berths Container Berths 3 504.9m 8-10-10 respectively Bulk Oil Jetties 1 190m 11m Cased Oil Jetties N/A Bulk Cement Berths N/A Lighterage & Dhow (other) Wharves N/A Explosives Jetty N/A Berthing Tugs & Mooring Boats Available Pilot Boats Available Water Barges N/A
Police Boats N/A Anti-pollution Boats N/A Speed Boats Yes Link to current port berthing details web page: http://
2.1.1.4.3 General Services
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Service (Per day of part thereof) Charge (indicate currency) Bagging plant operators, per unit of plant Vacuvators, per unit of plant Bunker Supplier Bunkering Agent Private Barge operator, per barge N/A Fresh Water suppliers (road tankers) Shore suppliers (SLPA) Ship Contractors N/A Ship Chandlers Available Safety equipment supplier & service Available Marine Contractors Scrap Metal Dealers Ship Watchmen Supplier Available Marine Engineer Available Marine Surveyor Available Ship Surveyor Available Cargo Surveyor Available Sludge Collector Available Small Boat Operator Available
1.1.1.4.4 Port Cargo Handling Equipment
The Port Authority is equipped with 3 old portal cranes of two tons which are no more in working condition. They have 1 Top Loader 30 Mtns 20’ / 40’ (expandable) 1 Mafi Trailer* 2 Chassis* 2 Fork Lifts 3 Mtns lift*
Which are Ports owned and in good working condition.
It also has equipments which are damaged and stocked for repairs which include the following: 1 Top Loader 30 Mtns 20/40’ (expandable*) 1 Fork lift 10 Mtns* for empty containers 20’ / 40’ 2 Mafi Trailers*, 2 Chassis* 3 Fork Lifts 3 Mtns*
All equipments marked * was donated by WFP. WFP Sierra Leone is currently seeking details from the port on the cost of returning some of the non-functioning equipments to repaired working conditions. Presently as a move to the privatization process, a company (SAYABA Group Ltd.) involved in the privatization has brought in: 3 Top loaders of 45 Mtns 2 Freight Lifters of 8 Mtns for empties 20’ / 40’ 4 Mafis and 4 Chassis (Which are expandable from 20’ to 40’) which presently, the Port hires and is using to facilitate vessels operations in the port.
Also most of the Shipping Agents have their own container handling equipments which facilitates there vessel discharge and loading operations and also improves their discharge rate and vessel turn around time. Other vessels bring in their handling equipments to facilitate their discharge and load operations.
PORT CARGO EQUIPMENT (OPERATIONAL) Appliance Quantity Capacity Traveling cranes N/A
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Portal Electric cranes N/A
Electric overhead electric cranes N/A
Gantry container cranes N/A
Mobile Cranes 1 Top Loader 20’ / 40’ expandable 30 Metric tons
Forklift Trucks 3 45 tons
Tractors N/A Fire engines 1 Link to current cargo port handling details web page: http://
2.1.1.6. Container Facilities
The stacking area space for Import and Export containers both 20’ and 40’ is 171,146 Sq. Ft. The stacking area space for empty containers 20’ and 40’ is 240,405 Sq. Ft. The total area of the quay extension from berth 3 to berth 6 is 1,004,680 Sq. Ft. The old quay area is 535,568 Sq. Ft. and the whole quay area old and new is 1,540,248 Sq. Ft. which is 143,278.88 Square Metres.
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CONTAINER FACILITIES 20ft (TEUs) 40ft (FEUs) Container facilities Yes Yes Daily off-take capacity No of containers/day 46 22 Container Freight Stations (CFS) Yes Yes Number of CFS 3 Same Capacity of CFS No of containers/day 1730 870 Refrigerated Container Stations Yes Yes Number of Stations (connection points) 2 2
2.1.1.7. General Cargo Handling Berths
From berths 1-2 is 400 meters length and berths 3 – 6 is 713 meters in length. The total length overall is 1,113 meters. Berths 1 – 3 is usually reserved for break bulk vessels and general cargoes, whiles berths 4 – 6 is considered for container vessels as that is the area where you will find the container stacking yards.
However, WFP has a priority berthing for break bulk vessels alongside berth 4 opposite our port warehouse. This mutual agreement was understood between the port and WFP in order to assist us on our discharge operation and curtail pilferage to a minimum.
Due to lack of dredging in the port, the draft limit is falling. Nowadays, Masters notice there vessels sitting on muddy surface while berthed alongside, especially berths 4, 5 and 6.
General Cargo - Imports Berths Imports – Bagged Cargo Exports – Bagged Cargo Imports – Steel Goods Imports & Exports – Ro-Ro Imports – Vehicles Others Imports
2.1.1.6.1 Oil Handling Terminal
Situated at the oil jetty in Kissy - Freetown
2.1.1.6.2 Multipurpose Terminal
Berth 1, 2, & 3
2.1.1.6.3 Grain / Bulk Handling
Berth 1 handles grain operations
2.1.1.6.3.1 Main Silo Terminal
2.1.1.6.3.2 Main storage terminal
2.1.1.6.3.3 Bagging – Grain Handling
Not available
2.1.1.8. Stevedoring
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2.1.1.7.1 Conventional Cargo
Narrative Other Services Charge (indicate currency) Mail per bag, or ships stores per package Returning empty bags Repairs in the breakage room per package Crated animals, per cubic meter of crate Animals handled by sling Animals walked on/off board
Hatch and other than standard freight
Stevedoring – Large Packaged Articles Charge (indicate currency) From 14 DWT to 40 DWT Over 40 DWT
2.1.1.7.2 Containerised cargo
Narrative
Containerised Cargo Handling Charges (TEUs) (FEUs) Discharge, loading, shifting within the hold or shifting on deck without landing Containers handled via a conventional ship Le 300,000/350,000 Le 400,000/500,000 Containers handled on a Ro-Ro basis Empty containers Transshipment containers, overland containers, containers shipped & re-landed or landed & re-shipped or shifted from Le 100,000 Le 200,000 hold to hold
Narrative Stripping or Stuffing of Containers (TEUs) (FEUs) Stripping or Stuffing Le 70,000 Le 105,000 Stripping and re-stuffing transshipment cargo
2.1.1.7.3 Other container handling services
Narrative Other Container Handling Charges (TEUs) (FEUs) Cover or pontoons which can be lifted using a standard
ISO twist lock spreader Other cover or pontoon Transfers to/from the Container Terminal Le 50,000 Le 100,000 Other transfers within the terminal are not charged Handling of empty containers at ICD's Reefer containers plugged onto reefer points Le 40,000 Le 80,000 Storage of import empty containers from two days after Le 7500 - Le 1500 Le 12,500 -Le 25000 arrival or empty export containers from date of loading Storage of full import containers from date of arrival
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2.1.1.7.4 Labour Ordering, Cancellation and Delay
Link to relevant website (e.g. for updates): http://
Narrative
2.1.1.9. Shore Handling
2.1.1.8.1 Conventional Cargo
Narrative Conventional Cargo (Rate per tonne or part thereof) Charge (indicate currency) Direct discharge/loading of imports/exports Le 1000 per ton Crude Petroleum Oil Imports Other Liquid Bulk Imports Other Imports Liquid Bulk Exports/Bunkering Other Exports
Narrative Conventional Cargo (Rate per tonne or part thereof) Charge (indicate currency) Import Cargo Handled at ICD's Le 5000 per ton Export Cargo Handled at ICD's Le 5000 per ton Shut-out Cargo removed from the Port Le 5000 per ton Fumigation of Cargo Palletising/pre-slinging in the Port on request Dangerous Cargo
Narrative Conventional Cargo (Rate per tonne or part thereof) Charge (indicate currency) From 14 DWT to 40 DWT Le 5000 per ton Over 40 DWT Hire of a gang
2.1.1.8.2 Containerised cargo
Narrative
Shore Handling Charges (TEUs) (FEUs) Import Containers Le 300,000 Le 400,000 Export Containers Le 200,000 Le 300,000 Stripping & re-stuffing for customs verification Stripping & re-stuffing of un-nominated or shut-out export cargo Stripping or re-stuffing of containers taken to Customs
Warehouse
Narrative Shore Handling charges Charge (indicate currency) Ten day removal charges, or transfer within the Port, or 6 days free period transfer to Customs Import Containers handled at the Inland Container Depots Le 7500 -20’ Le 12500-40’ Exports Containers handled at the Inland Container Le 7500- 20’ Le 12500 -40’ Depots
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Narrative
Domestic FCL Container Charges (TEUs) (FEUs) First ? consecutive days 6 days free period Per day thereafter Le 7500 Le12,500 After the ? st day and thereafter
Railtainer Imports to ICD’s Charges (TEUs) (FEUs) First? consecutive days LE 7000 12,500 Per day thereafter After the ? st day and thereafter
Transit FCL Import Container Charges (TEUs) (FEUs) First ? consecutive days N/A Per day thereafter
Transhipment Container Charges (TEUs) (FEUs) First ? consecutive days 6 days free period - 7500 12500 Per day thereafter
Domestic FCL Export Container Charges (TEUs) (FEUs) First ? consecutive days Le 4000 Le 8000 Per day thereafter Le 8000 Le 8000
Empty Container Charges (TEUs) (FEUs) Imports – First 6 consecutive days $6 $12 Imports – Per day thereafter $12 $ 24 Exports – First ? consecutive days $6 $12 Exports – Per day thereafter $12 $24
Dangerous Cargo Charges (TEUs) (FEUs) From day of landing N/A N/A
Out-of-Gauge Container Charges (TEUs) (FEUs) First ? consecutive days N/A N/A Per day thereafter
FCL Containers of Unknown Status Charges (TEUs) (FEUs) From day of landing N/A N/A
Link to relevant website (e.g. for updates): http://
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2.1.1.10. Clearing Agents
(See 3.5 Freight Forwarding Agents)
2.1.1.11. Port Security
The implementation of the ISPS code (International Ship and Port Facility Security) came into effect on the 1st July 2004, a global maritime security standard introduced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for member nations.
Below are the security details of the Freetown ports:
• A new international security organization, Port Maritime Security International (PMSi) has now been recruited by the government to manage the security of the nation's major ports. • Ports and agency security officers have been trained to meet the ISPS code • CCTV is being installed as well as improving the lighting and security facilities in the port. • A scanning machine has been installed in September 2004
SECURITY ISPS Compliant Yes No ISPS Level (current) 1 2 3 1=Normal; 2=Heightened; 3=Exceptional
2.1.1.12. Storage facilities
The port has five major warehouses, of which three are reported to have a capacity of up to 17,000 MT each. Other warehouse space in the port is used by Seaboard to store wheat chaff pellets for export, for storage of port equipment and to unstuff containers.
Port Storage – Managed by SLPA (Sierra Leone Port Authority) Total floor space = 97,386 m² Quantity Floor area (sqm) Main Quay Transit Sheds Back of Port Transit Sheds Lighterage Area Transit Sheds Customs Warehouses
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2.2. Airport Assessment
2.2.1. Civil Aviation
The Department is responsible for aviation policy, including air services agreements, operation procedures, safety standards, licensing, and related functions. It is also responsible for development and operation of domestic airfields. The Department lacks the regulatory capability to effectively carry on its mandate. Government is in the process of transforming the department to an autonomous regulatory body . In 2008, the Ministry of Transport and Aviation signed an agreement with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the attainment of compliance with international aviation standards and recommended practices to enhance aviation safety. The CAA in Sierra Leone just recently employed two experts charged with the sole responsibility to reorganize the aviation industry in Sierra Leone.
2.2.1.1. Overview
Authority & Address Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Website Director Civil Aviation Ministry of Transport and Name: B.A. Tarawally Tel1:+232 22 226 191 Title: DCA a.i. Tel2:+232 76 612 288 Communication Ministerial Building, Email: Tel3:+232 33 462 951 George Street Freetown Summary of Role and Services:
The Department is responsible for aviation policy, including air services agreements, operation procedures, safety standards, licensing, and related functions. It is also responsible for development and operation of domestic airfields
2.2.1.2. Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft In Sierra Leone, the following requirements need to be applied, presented and approved before preposition of foreign registered aircraft: Applications for permit/clearance for regular international scheduled flights and non-scheduled flights operated by foreign airlines into or in transit must be made to the Director of Civil Aviation and must be submitted at least 120 hours in advance of the intended landing. For private flights, a flight plan is acceptable once transmitted two hours in advance of arrival. No cost is applied for clearances for WFP aircraft, however landing and parking charges must be paid according to SLAA agreement. The application to the DCA must include the name of operator, type aircraft, registration marks, certificate of airworthiness, insurance, information of passengers and freight requirements.
2.2.2. Freetown International Airport
Airport Name & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Website Management Freetown International Name: Mr. J.M. Braima Airport (Aka Lungi) Title: General Manager Tel: +2322223881 Email [email protected] Tel: +23276636808 http://www.freetownairport.com/ Sierra Leone Airports Fax:+232 22 228133 Authority [email protected] 15 Rawdon Street Summary of Role and Services:
SLAA was established in 1988 by an Act of Parliament to operate the international airport at Lungi and the airfield at Hastings. Income levels for SLAA are very low due to low levels of traffic. Sierra Leone does not have its own airline and there is very little air cargo business. SLAA earns its income from landing fees, ground handling, fuel fees, air traffic control, service charges, and property rentals.
2.2.2.1. General Overview
Freetown-Lungi International Airport is an international airport located in the coastal town of Lungi, Sierra Leone. It serves as the primary airport for domestic and international travel to and from Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone River separates Lungi International Airport from Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. The airport is operated by Sierra Leone Airports Authority. The Airport is connected to the main city through use of ferry and water taxi services, and by
29/98 INTER-AGENCY-LCA - Sierra Leone helicopter services. The road way to the city is not easily passable and takes about 3- 4 hours. Freetown International Airport is served by runway 12/30 which is instrument landing system (ILS), VHF Omni-directional Radio Range -Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR-DME) and NDB Non-Directional Beacon equipped and is used for take-offs and landings. The airport is operational 24 hours a day, with administration offered Monday to Friday, 0900-1700.
LOCATION DETAILS Country Sierra Leone Latitude 8°37’O’’W Province / District Freetown Longitude 13°12’O’’W Town or City (closest) Lungi Elevation 84 ft Airfield Name Freetown Int’l International airport Yes No IATA & ICAO codes FNA/GFLL Open from/to (hours) 24:00 TO 24:00
2.2.2.2. Performance
The Main Terminal Building facilitates passengers on incoming and outgoing flights with areas for check-in, passport and immigration process, customs and security checks and waiting lounges. The Passenger Terminal is in good condition but limited in space in order to comfortably accommodate large passenger numbers with baggage. An automated baggage transfer system is fully equipped with baggage scanner. Mandatory Immigration and Security checks are facilitated beyond the Check-in Area. Hand -held metal detectors and manual checks are carried out by Security personnel. Beyond this area is a departure lounge with a well-stocked duty free shop. A spacious upper area, hosts two VIP rooms and larger public lounge with two bars and a restaurant. Large glass windows provide a great view of arriving, parked and departing aircraft. The Arrivals Area is divided into two rooms. Passenger and passport screening are done at three Immigration desks located in the first room. The second larger area is divided between Baggage Claim and Customs. Passenger luggage is provided by two luggage conveyor belts fitted in one half of the room and the Customs area follows in the next. These areas, like the passenger check-in, can also become congested. Sufficient and clean Toilet facilities are provided throughout the terminals.
Performance Year(s) and figures Total aircraft movements 2,500 approx. - yearly Total passengers 150,000 approx. - yearly Current monthly use by Humanitarian flights 16 monthly (UNHAS)
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2.2.2.3. Cargo Capacity
A Cargo Terminal, about two hundred meters away from the main terminal building is operational, although the storage space is very limited. Well-maintained handling equipment with adequate capacity to handle all sorts of cargo of varying weighs and dimensions is managed.
Capacity Cargo Year(s) and figures Total aircraft movements 300 flights Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) yearly – approx.3000 MT Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) yearly – approx.1500 MT Current monthly use by Humanitarian flights monthly – 0.25 MT (UNHAS)
2.2.2.4. Airfield details
Previously managed by Sierra National Airlines (SNA), Airport Support Services, now managed by Sierra Leone Airports Authority are adequate. Waste and Water Service vehicles are available and are well maintained. The Ground Power Unit (GPU) and starting units are in all good-working condition. Navigational aids Radar, ILS, VOR-DME and NDB are available and functional. The lighting system is in excellent condition, and is fitted to light the approaches, runway, taxiway and apron and parking areas. Flood lights and aircraft parking lighter markings are also present. Two generators supply power to the airport. A one thousand, two-hundred and fifty (1,250) Kva is used to support all of the Airport and airport Offices and a smaller one hundred and four (104) KVA is used to supply power to the lighting system at night. The Apron is spacious and parking, refueling and maintenance of aircraft can be easily managed.
TOTAL Sierra Leone LTD supplies fuel, but only Jet A1 is available. There is the storage capacity of approx. 200,000 imperial gallons, although at any one time current stock does not exceed 100,000 gallons. Re-supply from the main depot in Freetown is regular. The underground delivery system is in good working order. The methods used for refueling are over-wing, under-wing and/or by pressure.
The Air Traffic Control (ATC) system is operational, although antiquated. All major weather and aircraft tracking equipment is non-operational. Traffic control is conducted by simple plotting boards. Radio communications is functional, with VHF /UHF and HF in constant use. All regional aircraft movements are monitored and reported to Roberts Control, based in Conakry. The control tower can give basic meteorological reports (temp, wind speed / direction, Q & H), but again due to neglect cannot give precise and accurate forecasts.
AIRFIELD DETAILS Customs Yes No JET A-1 fuel Yes No Immigration Yes No AVGAS 100 Yes No Terminal building Yes No Single point refueling Yes No Passenger terminal Yes No Starter units (press air) Yes No Cargo terminal Yes No Ground power (mobile) Yes No Pax transport to airfield Yes No Crash crew Yes No Control tower Yes No Aircraft support services Yes No Weather facilities Yes No Latrine servicing Yes No Catering services Yes No Fire fighting Yes No Base Operating room Yes No Fire fighting category (ICAO) Category: Airport radar Yes No Fire fighting equipment Yes No NDB Yes No De-icing equipment Yes No VOR Yes No IFR procedures Yes No ILS Yes No Runway lights Yes No Approach lights Yes No Parking ramp lighting Yes No
2.2.2.5. Runway
The Runway is in a good condition and is routinely maintained and cleaned daily. At each end there are turning circles with enough room for any aircraft-type to taxi and turn. The perimeter vegetation is neatly kept and cut constantly. There are no major obstacles or obstructions present at both approaches.
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RUNWAY Published length (m) 3,200 m (10,500 ft) Usable length (m) 3,200 m (10,500 ft) Width (m) 45.72 m (150 ft) Orientation 12/30 Surface Asphalt
2.2.2.6. Helicopter Pad(s) Freetown International Airport – FNA
In the past the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL), presently the integrated office (UNIOSIL) have been the main users of the helipads in Sierra Leone. In the past a number of large and medium sized helicopters were used to provide logistical support to nearly 17,500 troops and other personnel involved in the peacekeeping operation.
Mi-8 and Puma aircraft were operating into over 460 locations. Fifteen percent of these locations were frequently used. The larger Mi -26 aircraft operated into almost seventy of these locations. Presently, due to the limited assets of UNIOSIL, many of these helipads are not in use and may no longer be suitable for operations.
Commercial helicopter services provide daily shuttle flights for the transfer of passengers to/ from the Freetown International Airport across the bay to the Aberdeen area, in Freetown. Three helipads are located in close proximity of each other in Aberdeen. One of these, formerly owned by WFP is still referred to as the “WFP helipad”.
HELIPAD Present Yes No Largest helicopter that can land Mi-26 Width and Length (m) Surface Asphalt
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2.2.2.7. Airport Operating Details
AIRPORT OPERATING DETAILS Max size cargo aircraft that bulk cargo can be offloaded Most aircraft type including AN-124 & B747 Max size cargo aircraft that can be offloaded on a pallet 5 Tonnes Total parking size (m²) N/A Storage capacity (metric tonnes) Cargo handling equipment Yes No If yes, specify below Yes No Max. capacity (tons): Elevators Can reach the upper deck of a B747?: Yes No Loading ramps Lower deck - Other (specify) FMC’s- Lower deck loaders - Other (specify) Conveyor belts, Ground Power Units - Other (specify) Mobile steps to facilitate height of B747 200 - Other (specify) Catering Trucks, Water and Toilet Service trucks
2.2.2.8. Costs – Airfield Charges
Applications for permit/clearance for regular international scheduled flights and non-scheduled flights operated by foreign airlines into or in transit must be made to the Director of Civil Aviation and must be submitted at least 120 hours in advance o f the intended landing. For private flights, a flight plan is acceptable once transmitted two hours in advance of arrival. No cost is applied for clearances for UN aircraft, however landing and parking charges must be paid according to SLAA agreement.
LANDING and NAVIGATION FEE CHARGES (US$) Aircraft Type US$/Ton/Type BELOW 8 TONNES (C208 B / B1900 35.00 D) 8.01 – 25 T 4.625 25.01 – 50 T 6.605 50.01 – 150 T 8.273 150.01 – 200 T 9.622 50.01 – 150 T 9.385
2.2.2.9. Costs – Aircraft Handling Charges AIRCRAFT HANDLING CHARGES Cargo handling costs/MT 3,000 US$
Aircraft Parking
- per hours US$ 0.087 per hr x aircraft tonnage
- Weekend/Holiday 0.087 per hr x aircraft tonnage US$
2.2.2.10. Costs – Air-bridge Charges There are ferry, water taxis and helicopter shuttle services available for transfer to and from the international airport and city of Freetown. These operate and run in conjunction with the commercial airline schedules and are not always suitable to UNHAS operational times. Tickets for these services are approximately priced as follows: • Helicopter Service – US$80 one way (7 minutes) • Water Taxi Service – US$40 one way (30 minutes) • Ferry Services o Allied Marine Service including bus to airport - approx. US$40 o Public Ferry plus hired taxi – approx. US$15
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The United Nations Peace Building Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL) also offers a helicopter service which mainly supports UNIPSIL staff, other UN Agencies and Partners. This service must be pre-arranged and is free of charge.
2.2.2.11. Costs – Fuel Services Charges
TOTAL supplies fuel, but only Jet A1 is available. There is the storage capacity of approx. 200,000 imperial gallons, although at any one time current stock does not exceed 100,000 gallons. Re-supply from the main depot in Freetown is regular. The underground delivery system is in good working order. The methods used for refueling are over-wing, under-wing and/or by pressure. The cost of fuel is approximately $3.4073 per 1 US Gallon
2.2.2.12. Security
Freetown international airport has 4 major fire fighting and rescue vehicles, a rapid intervention vehicle (RIV), an ambulance, and a One-thousand and eight hundred gallons water browser Freetown airport has been able to maintain and sustain a category eight (8) fire fighting and rescue capability. There is also a sea rescue craft with a survivor capacity of 250 persons. Security of terminal building operations is also enhanced with the installation of a high integrity closed circuit television (CCTV) and X-ray baggage equipments (hold and hand luggage), including a walk-through metal detector. The Sierra Leone Airports Authority is constantly updating an emergency preparedness plan for the Freetown International Airport. The Aviation Security Force is trained and certified by the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Aviation Security training institutions. Sierra Leone appears on the E.U. list of prohibited countries with regard to the certification of airlines. This means that no airline which is Sierra Leone registered may operate services of any kind within the European Union. This is due to substandard safety standards
SECURITY Good Marginal Bad
2.2.2.13. Storage facilities
This information is not readily available as the service including that of the ground handling is currently being handed over to be run by a private company known as Groupe Europe.
2.2.2.14. Ground Handling Companies
See Storage
Narrative Aircraft Handling Cargo handling Passenger Handling
2.2.3. Hastings & Airfields Narrative: (e.g.is it used, purpose, issues related to the approach and/or landing, security, telecoms...) LOCATION DETAILS Country SIERRA LEONE Latitude 8° 36’ 58” N Province / District Freetown Longitude 13° 10’ 59” W Town or City (closest) Freetown Elevation (ft) 60 ft Airfield Name Hastings Airfield Surface Laterite IATA & ICAO codes HGS/GFHA Condition Runway Length (m) 954.0 (3,130 ft) Runway Width (m) 22.8 (75 ft) Orientation 09/27 Lighting Yes No
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Narrative: (e.g.is it used, purpose, issues related to the approach and/or landing, security, telecoms...) LOCATION DETAILS- BO Airfield Country SIERRA LEONE Latitude 7° 57’ N Province / District Bo Longitude 11° 46’ W Town or City (closest) Bo Elevation (ft) 328 ft Airfield Name Bo Airfield Surface Laterite IATA & ICAO codes KBS/GFBO Condition Runway Length (m) 1220 Runway Width (m) 22.86 Orientation 04 / 22 Lighting Yes No
Narrative: (e.g.is it used, purpose, issues related to the approach and/or landing, security, telecoms...) LOCATION DETAILS-Bonthe Airfield Country SIERRA LEONE Latitude 7° 31’ 55” N Province / District Bonthe Longitude 12° 31’ 06” W Town or City (closest) Sherbro Island Elevation (ft) 14 ft Airfield Name Sherbro Airfield Surface Laterite IATA & ICAO codes BTE/GFBN Condition Runway Length (m) 1097.2 Runway Width (m) 22.86 Orientation 16/34 Lighting Yes No
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You may insert a sketch, map… of the airport / runway / parking… in the above
Narrative: (e.g.is it used, purpose, issues related to the approach and/or landing, security, telecoms...) LOCATION DETAILS-Gbangbatok - Airfield Country SIERRA LEONE Latitude 7° 46’ N Province / District Moyamba Longitude 12° 23’ W Town or City (closest) Gbangbatok Elevation (ft) 75 FT Airfield Name Gbangbatok Surface Laterite IATA & ICAO codes KBS/GFGK Condition Runway Length (m) 1139.9 Runway Width (m) 118.8 Orientation 07 / 25 Lighting Yes No
LOCATION DETAILS-Kenema - Airfield Country SIERRA LEONE Latitude 7° 53’ N Province / District Kono Longitude 11° 11’ W Town or City (closest) Kenema Town Elevation (ft) 485 ft Airfield Name Kenema Town Surface Laterite IATA & ICAO codes KEN/GFKE Condition Runway Length (m) 1399.9 Runway Width (m) 45.7 Orientation 05 / 23 Lighting Yes No
2.2.3.1. UNHAS Operations in Sierra Leone
The West Africa Coastal Countries (WAC) United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) flights serve three countries namely, Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. This air transport service facilitates the movement of humanitarian personnel and urgently needed non-food items between the three countries. In Sierra Leone, the WFP managed UNHAS flights use the Freetown International Airport as its main operational base which is situated across a bay from the main city of Freetown. Supplementary transfer services are usually necessary to transfer to and from the airport. Previously, WFP UNHAS flights operated at a small domestic airfield called Hastings located about 22km from the main city of Freetown, but due to some implications by the SLAA (Sierra Leone Airport Authority) and CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) operations at Hastings Airfield were discontinued. The base of the operation is in Monrovia, Liberia. The UNHAS flights from Liberia and Guinea to Sierra Leone transit four times weekly. A LET 410 seventeen passenger capacity aircraft is used.
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This operation provides service to Government, UN, embassies, donor agencies and NGOs alike, benefiting people across the region including over 90 organizations based in Sierra Leone. In 2009, UNHAS facilitated over 800 passengers and 6 MT of cargo at Freetown. It is anticipated that these figures will be nearly doubled in 2010.
2.3. Road Assessment
2.3.1. Roads Overview The public road network of Sierra Leone totals about approximately 11,000 km of which about 8,000 km is classified in the National Road Systems (NRS) and the remaining 3,000 km is made up of local networks and unclassified roads and tracks.
Ministry in Charge Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Website MINISTRY OF WORKS, Name: Mr. John Saad Tel1: +232 22 240575 HOUSING AND Tel2: +232 22 240116 INFRASTRUCTURE Title: Minister Fax: Email: Summary of Role and Services:
The Mission of the Ministry is the development of appropriate policies and programmes to implement Public Works, Housing and Technical Maintenance and carry out activities under the following major headings: -Public Works -Housing -Roads
Objectives of the Ministry Design, construction and maintenance of all government buildings, quarters and access roads. Construction of internal Airfields. Regulation of building and civil engineering standards. Registration of Contractors. Supervision of the Sierra Leone Roads Authority Provision of civil Engineering Works nationwide. Act as the Focal point for all housing matters. Formulate and monitor the implementation of the National Housing Policy. Research into local building materials and monitor the construction of all houses. Create partnerships with the private sector, NGO’S and the public sector. Make housing services accessible to all sectors of society particularly the poor. Provide safe, reliable and sustainable national road system for the enhancement of the socio-economic development of the country
2.3.2. Road Construction / Maintenance Entity(s) in Charge Contact Names / Email Tel / Fax Website Name: SIERRA LEONE ROADS Tel1: +232 22 222322 AUTHORITY Title: The Executive Tel2: Kissy Dock Yard, Director Fax: +232 – 22 – 222 346 Freetown
Email: [email protected]
Summary of Role and Services: The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) was legally established on March 1, 1993 under the SLRA Act of 1992. The establishment of the SLRA satisfied one of the three elements of the Sierra Leone Government’s strategy for addressing the problems of the road sub-sector that is, to build institutional capacity to better plan and manage, on a sustainable basis, the maintenance, development and control of the country’s road network. The Authority’s Mission statement is: “To provide a safe, reliable and sustainable National Road System for the enhancement of the socio-economic development of the country”. Upon re-classification of the country’s road network, on a functional basis, the Authority identified an 11,300km national road network, comprising primary and secondary trunk roads and feeder roads. In addition, there were about 3000km of local roads, comprising rural roads and tracks and urban streets. About 800km of trunk roads were paved (seal or asphalt), as indeed were many urban streets. Other roads were gravel or earth. The SLRA’s current responsibilities include the administration, control, development and maintenance of all roads and related structures in Sierra Leone. The seven departments constituting the basic organizational framework of the Authority, and their core functions are: • Administration Department: The Administration Department deals with all matters relating to personnel, human resource development and capacity building, estates and general maintenance, stores and supplies, general administration of the SLRA, and serves as secretariat for the SLRA Board of Directors.
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• Development Department: The Development Department is responsible for the establishment of policies and procedures to ensure the development of new and upgrading of existing roads. • Maintenance Department: The Maintenance Department is responsible for the maintenance of all roads, with the exception of Feeder Roads. The six SLRA Regional Offices report to this Department. • Feeder Roads Department: The Feeder Roads Department is responsible for the implementation of all programmes relating to the development, maintenance and rehabilitation of feeder roads. • Operations Department: The Operations Department manages significant amount of both contract and force account works carried out by the SLRA. In this role, it is a primary producer of output for the Authority. It also provides technical advice and information to the Chief Engineers and other staff in the Regional offices relating to contract management and force account operations. • Mechanical Services Unit: In August 2001, the SLRA transformed it’s equipment holdings into a semi-autonomous Mechanical Services Unit (MSU). The unit is expected to be a commercially viable plant pool from which indigenous contractors, particularly road maintenance contractors, can hire plant, equipment and vehicles. • Finance Department: The Finance Department is responsible for the management of all the finances of SLRA, with the exception of MSU. The SLRA’s head office is based in Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone, from where the seven departments operate. The SLRA has six regional offices nationwide. A Chief Regional Engineer (CRE) heads each region.
2.3.3. Road Classification
Classification Road Description Primary roads connect the capital with the three provincial capitals, as well as Class: A with the district Centres, and also include international routes
secondary roads connect the District Centres, serve as regional main roads and are connectors between primary roads and other secondary roads Class: B between centres of production and distribution
feeder roads provide basic means of communication serving several villages Class: C or small towns or connecting minor centres of population to a higher class road e.g.: Route Nationale (bitumen) / Route Nationale (gravel) / Route District (Gravel) / Unclassified route / Urban routes....
2.3.4. Road Inventory Approximately 11,000 Km of public road network; Approx. 8,000 Km classified in National Road System (NRS); Approx. 3,000 Km local network and unclassified roads and tracks.
Gravel/Earth Classification Administering Agency Paved (Km) Total (Km) Sierra Leone Roads Authority A- Primary Routes 756 1384 2140 (SLRA) Sierra Leone Roads Authority B- Secondary Routes 24 1880 1940 (SLRA) Sierra Leone Roads Authority C- Feeder Roads - 4152 4152 (SLRA) Urban Roads (Outside Sierra Leone Roads Authority 35 1 36 NRS) (SLRA) Sierra Leone Roads Authority Local Roads and Streets 80 2988 3521 (SLRA) Sierra Leone Roads Authority Total Length 895 10405 11300 (SLRA)
2.3.5. Distance matrix
DISTANCES FROM FREETOWN CITY TO MAJOR TOWNS (km) Port Bo Kabala Kailahun Kambia Kenema Makeni Koidu Loko Freetown 240 312 465 176 309 186 118 328 TRAVEL TIME FROM FREETOWN TO MAJOR TOWNS (HOURS) Port Bo Kabala Kailahun Kambia Kenema Makeni Koidu Loko Freetown 3 4 9 3 4 3 2.5 5
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General Roads conditions
Road from Freetown to Port-Loko and Kambia
The road condition from Freetown to Rogberi Junction is relatively good. The road surface all the way is asphalt. From Rogberi junction to Mange the road could be defined as good. From Mange to Port Loko the road is in bad condition. From Port Loko to Kambia the road is currently under maintenance.
ROAD CONDITION FROM FREETOWN TO KAMBIA ROGBERI MASIAKA MANGE PORT JUNCTION KAMBIA to to LOKO to to Freetown Excellent Excellent Good Fair Fair to
Location Details Origin Destination Freetown Kissy WHs/Freetown Town or city (closest) Port WHs. Portloko Longitude (E/W Decimal Degrees) 08.47908/08.9398 08.77332
Latitude(N/S Decimal Degrees) -013.19356/-013.21273 -012.78746
Total Route (distance in km) 119
Road characteristics Road characteristics (over full distance)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total route time 4x4 (Days) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Passable by Car 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 (over full distance) 4X4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Truck (rigid) 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Trailer 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Turn-around time for truck and trailers (Days) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Road from Freetown to Magburaka
The general road condition from Freetown to Magburaka is in good condition. Whole 203 km road has asphalt surface. It takes about 3 hours to go to Magburaka with the light vehicle and about 5 hours with the truck.
ROAD CONDITION FROM FREETOWN TO MAGBURAKA ROGBERI FOREDUGU MAKENI MAGBURAK JUNCTION to to A to to Freetown Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent to
Origin Destination Freetown Kissy WHs/Freetown Town or city (closest) Port WHs. Magburaka Longitude (E/W Decimal Degrees) 08.47908/08.9398 08.72622
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Latitude(N/S Decimal Degrees) -013.19356/-013.21273 -011.93607
Total Route (distance in km) 203
Road characteristics Road characteristics (over full distance)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total route time 4x4 (Days) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Passable by Car 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 (over full distance) 4X4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Truck (rigid) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Trailer 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Turn-around time for truck and trailers (Days) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Road from Freetown to Kenema
There are several stretches on this road with different conditions. Starting from Freetown to Masiaka which is on 60 th km the road is good with asphalt surface. From Masiaka to Bo which is on 258 th Km, the road is under construction. This surface for this stretch of the road is gravel. From Bo to Kenema is a tar road in good condition. It takes about 5 hours by light vehicle and about 9 hours with truck.
Description
ROAD CONDITION FROM FREETOWN TO KENEMA MASIAKA YONIBANA BUMPE GERIHUN to KENEMA to to to Freetown Excellent Good Good Good Good to
Location Details Origin Destination Freetown Kissy WHs/Freetown Port Town or city (closest) WHs. Kenema Longitude (E/W Decimal Degrees) 08.47908/08.9398 07.91185 Latitude(N/S Decimal Degrees) -013.19356/-013.21273 -011.16777 Total Route (distance in km) 310
Road characteristics Road characteristics (over full distance)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total route time 4x4 (Days) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Passable by Car 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 (over full distance) 4X4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Truck (rigid) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Trailer 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Turn-around time for truck and trailers (Days) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
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Road from Freetown to Kailahun
The road condition from Freetown to Kailahun is as: Starting from Freetown to Masiaka which on 60 th km the road is good with asphalt surface. From Masiaka to Bo which is on 258 Th. Km, the road is under construction. This surface for this stretch of the road is gravel. From Bo to Kenema is a tar road in good condition. It takes about 5 hours by light vehicle and about 9 hours with truck. From Kenema to Kailahun is the very bad road with the poor condition. From Kenema to Mano junction about 15 km the mad road is rough and many holes on the road. From Mano junction to Segbwema is a old tar with dirt patches, bad and rough road. From Segbwema to Daru about 15 km is also in very bad condition. Due heavy rains and heavy trucks on the road it is sinking down in some places. From Daru to Kailahun is the worth part of the road. There are two major bridges and a lot of small bridges along this road. The conditions of the small bridges are very bad and in case small bridges are blocked or has problem there is no alternate road. Below see the picture where commercial transporters truck got stuck on the road from Kenema to Kailahun:
Description ROAD CONDITION FROM FREETOWN TO KAILAHUN SEGBWEMA PENDEMBA KENEMA KAILAHUN to to See Freetown (Freetown Poor Poor Poor to – Kenema)
Location Details Origin Destination Freetown Kissy WHs/Freetown Port Town or city (closest) WHs. Kailahun Longitude (E/W Decimal Degrees) 08.47908/08.9398 8.283 Latitude(N/S Decimal Degrees) -013.19356/-013.21273 -10.567 Total Route (distance in km) 465
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Road characteristics
Road characteristics (over full distance)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total route time 4x4 (Days) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Passable by Car 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 (over full distance) 4X4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Truck (rigid) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Trailer 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Turn-around time for truck and trailers (Days) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Road from Freetown to BO
ROAD CONDITION FROM FREETOWN TO KENEMA MASIAKA YONIBANA BUMPE Bo to to to Freetown Excellent Good Good Good to
Road from Freetown to Makeni
ROAD CONDITION FROM FREETOWN TO KENEMA ROGB ERI MASIAKA JUNCTION MAKENI to to Freetown Excellent Excellent Excellent to
Road from Freetown to Kabala
ROAD CONDITION FROM FREETOWN TO KENEMA ROGBERI MASIAKA JUNCTION MAKENI Kabala to to Freetown Excellent Excellent Excellent Good to
2.3.6. Road Security Most main roads in Freetown are narrow and paved but have potholes; extremely narrow unpaved side streets are generally navigable. Most roads outside Freetown are unpaved and are generally passable with a 4-wheel drive vehicle. However, certain stretches of mapped road are often impassable during the rainy season, which usually lasts from May to September. During the rainy season, add several hours to travel time between Freetown and outlying areas. There is a major road repair and resurfacing program going on throughout the country that is slowly improving the quality of roads. Public transport (bus or group taxi) is erratic, unsafe, and not recommended. Many vehicles on the road in Sierra Leone are unsafe and accidents resulting from the poor condition of these vehicles, including multi-vehicle accidents, are common. Many drivers on the road in Sierra Leone are inexperienced and often drive without proper license or training. Serious accidents are common, especially outside of Freetown, where the relative lack of traffic allows for greater speeds. The chance of being involved in an accident increases greatly when traveling at night.
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SECURITY Good Marginal Bad
2.3.7. Weighbridges
Sierra Leone Port Authority is currently inviting sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply and installation of 1.0 Axial Weighbridge 2 2.5%
Entity(s) in Charge Contact Names / Email Tel / Fax Website Name: Captain Benjamin Davies The Sierra Leone Ports
Authority (SLPA) Tel1: +232 22 226565 Queen Elizabeth II Quay. Title: The General Manager Tel2: Cline Town. Fax: Freetown. Email:
Summary of Role and Services: Introduction of weigh bridges at Queen Elizabeth II Quay for the imposition of levies on overweight heavy vehicles
2.3.8. Axle Load Limits
Overloading of trucks is a critical problem in Sierra Leone as it causes a dramatic increase in road maintenance costs. It is estimated that a very significant percentage of heavy vehicles, buses and vans are overloaded and thereby cause accelerated deterioration of road pavements. The current axle load control policy is outdated and not enforced due to the lack of functional weigh bridges. Unless the problem of overloaded axles and gross vehicle masses is tackled and reduced drastically, within the framework of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) standards, the current initiatives to improve the road network will to a large extent be in vain. The national institutions are currently not in a position to curb overloading.
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Axle load limits LCA Country Transit Country Transit Country Truck with 2 axles N/A N/A N/A Truck with 3 axles N/A N/A N/A Truck with 4 axles N/A N/A N/A Semi-trailer with 3 axles N/A N/A N/A Semi-trailer with 4 axles N/A N/A N/A Semi-trailer with 5 axles N/A N/A N/A Semi-trailer with 6 axles N/A N/A N/A Truck & drawbar trailer with 4 axles N/A N/A N/A Truck & drawbar trailer with 5 axles N/A N/A N/A Truck & drawbar trailer with 6 axles N/A N/A N/A Truck & drawbar trailer with 7 axles N/A N/A N/A Maximum axle load restriction applicable in the ECOWAS Region ( 11.5 tons )
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Road from Freetown to BO
2.3.9. Bridges
Bridge 1 Taiama Bridge
From Kenema to Taiama Bridge is about 118 K M
Dimensions
Dimensions
Length 100.00 metres
Width 10.400 Metres
Characteristics
Characteristics
Type of bridge BEAMS
Material Cement
Road surface CONCREATE SLABS
Condition Fairly Good with pot holes as in Photo
Capacity
Capacity Normal Capacity 100.00MT Estimated Capacity considering damage 75.00MT
Security
Security
Security O Good O Bad XO Marginal
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Bridge 2
TAIBI BRIDGE after Taiama near Senehun Town in district Kenema
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Dimensions
Dimensions
Length 10.000 metres
Width 10.400 Metres
Characteristics
Characteristics
Type of bridge CONCRATE BEAMS
Material CONCRATE CEMENT and Iron Rods
Road surface Granite with Tar
Condition Multiple pot holes ,but with Metal Rails
Capacity
Capacity Normal Capacity 100.00MT Estimated Capacity considering damage 70.00MT
Security
Security
Security XO Good O Bad O Marginal
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Baima Bridge near Baima Songa Town in Kenema district
Dimensions
Dimensions
Length 12.000 metres
Width 10.500 Metres
Characteristics
Characteristics
Type of bridge CONCREATE BEAMS CEMENT ,CONCREATE and IRON Material RODS
Road surface Fairly Good, Tarred with granite
Condition Good
Capacity Capacity Normal Capacity 125.00MT Estimated Capacity considering damage 85.00MT
No railings along the sides of the bridge
Security
Security
Security OX Good O Bad O Marginal
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KENEMA BRIDGE IN BO TOWN (Bo district)
Dimensions
Dimensions
Length 15.500 metres
Width 7.100 Metres
Characteristics
Characteristics
Type of bridge Concrete
Material Cement, Iron Rods and granite Tarred with Granite but with some port Road surface holes
Condition Fairly Good
Capacity
Capacity Normal Capacity 125.00MT Estimated Capacity considering damage 90.00MT
Security
Security
Security X Good O Bad O Marginal
MUAWA BRIDGE over the Mauwa River near Kailahun
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Dimensions
Dimensions
Length 45 .000 metres
Width 6.460 Metres
Characteristics
Characteristics
Type of bridge Concrete with Pillars and Beams
Material Cement, Concrete and Iron Rods Though previously Tarred is now rough Road surface like gravel road One-Way at a time
Condition POOR
Capacity
Capacity Normal Capacity 150.00MT Estimated Capacity considering damage 120.00MT
Security
Security O Good O Bad O Marginal Security
RTI Bridge in Kenema district
Dimensions
Dimensions
Length 10.00 metres
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Width 3.50 Metres
Characteristics
Characteristics
Type of bridge Concrete with Pillars and Beams
Material Cement, Concrete and Iron Rods Though previously Tarred is now rough Road surface like gravel road One-Way at a time
Condition POOR
Capacity Capacity Normal Capacity 150.00 MT Estimated Capacity considering damage 120.00 MT
Security
Security
Security O Good O Bad O Marginal
DARU BRIDGE near Daru Town close to Segbwema
Dimensions
Dimensions
Length 75.00 metres
Width 6.460 Metres
Characteristics
Characteristics
Type of bridge Concrete with Pillars and Beams
Material Cement, Concrete and Iron Rods Though previously Tarred is now rough Road surface like gravel road .
Condition POOR
Capacity
Capacity Normal Capacity 250.00 MT Estimated Capacity considering damage 200.00 MT
Security
Security O Good O Bad O Marginal Security
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SEWA BRIDGE near Jembe in Kenema district
Dimensions
Dimensions
Length 100.00 metres
Width 9.00 Metres
Characteristics
Characteristics
Type of bridge Concrete with Pillars and Beams
Material Cement, Concrete and Iron Rods Though previously completely Tarred is Road surface now a little bit rough.
Condition Fairly Good
Capacity Capacity Normal Capacity 250.00 MT Estimated Capacity considering damage 240.00 MT
Security
Security O Good O Bad O Marginal Security
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Bridge near Pendembu Town in Kailahun District
Dimensions
Dimensions
Length 65.00 metres
Width 3.50 Metres
Characteristics
Characteristics Concrete Pillars , and Beams but Type of bridge Wooden Surface Cement, Concrete and Iron Rods for Material Pillars and Beams but Timber Surface
Road surface Timber Surface.
Condition Fairly good
Capacity Capacity Normal Capacity 100.00 MT Estimated Capacity considering damage 80.00 MT
Security
Security O Good O Bad O Marginal Security
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Yeari Bridge near Moyamba Junction
Dimensions
Dimensions
Length 65.00 metres
Width 6.750 Metres
Characteristics
Characteristics
Type of bridge Concrete Pillars , and Beams Cement, Concrete and Iron Rods for Material Pillars and Beams Although previously paved with Tar ,the surface is now very much muddy Road surface ,particularly in the rains. Road surface very bad and risky to drive Condition on.
Capacity Capacity Normal Capacity 200.00 MT Estimated Capacity considering damage 150.00 MT
Security
Security O Good O Bad O Marginal Security
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2.3.10. Transport Corridors
Since Sierra Leone has its own Port, the food and non food items arrive directly to the country through Port of Freetown. However in case need arises there are two other alternative corridors Monrovia/Liberia to Freetown and Conakry/Guinea to Freetown. These two corridors are currently used for passengers and some commercial transport. The roads are not paved and affected by rains during rainy season which make part them difficult and even inaccessible specially the part between Liberia boarders and Kenema in Sierra Leone.
GUINEA
SIERRA LEONE LIBERIA
2.3.10.1. International Corridors Leading to the Country
Sierra Leone has two main overland entry points Balamuya with Guinea and Gendema with Liberia.
At both border crossing points, there is presence for Customs, Immigration, Police, Health Officers, and Military etc. In case of commercial goods, the duty is accessed and paid for. Entry of trucks between the countries is allowed by producing a Vehicle Clearance Permit from Customs at the departing point. Customs at the border issue a C59 Form (Application for permission to import vehicles for a temporary use of purpose).
Entry Clearance Visas are not usually issued at the border entry points. At border entry points, they check to confirm personal / vehicle documentations and visa validity. Except in rare cases is visas issued to frequent travelers or visa holders whose visa may have expired and could not be renewed at the time before entering the border entry point.
Overall, the border facility is poor and lacking in a lot of things namely, Good Water supply, Electricity, Official working equipments e.g. vehicles, communication equipments etc. The present road conditions leading to border zones are poor and unsafe.
No duty or taxes are levied on UN or NGO’s / INGO’s for any border operation except without clear presentation of a valid duty free clearance approval.
A potential reason for delays at the crossing point is to verify proper customs and immigration procedures in respect to nationality, cargo, etc. This is not usually foreseen unless there is heavy border crossing other than that, potential border delays are unlikely to occur.
From the main border crossing point, there is adequate security presence which is enforced. However, commercial business people who are familiar with the border areas do evade customs border crossing points and use outskirt nearby villages to cross into the country thereby evading customs and immigration formalities.
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2.3.10.2. Main Corridors within the Country (leading to main towns / hubs)
The internal corridors between the Port of Freetown and main districts are detailed below:
Corridor A to F
Transit Infrastructure Location Time Assessed (days) A. Port of Freetown Port 1
B. Free town to Kissy Road 1 C. Kissy/Port warehouse to Port Road 1 Loko D. Kissy/Port warehouse to Road 1 Magburaka E. Kissy/Port warehouse to Road 2 Kenema Kissy/Port Warehouses to Road 2 Kailahun
Corridors Analysis:
Corridors A & B :
The two corridors are within the Freetown city with good road facilitates, good potential with regard to the storage capacity and manpower for handling.
Corridor C:
This corridor has good road almost 95% Tarmac all year round traffic and also represent an outlet for Sierra Leone to Guinea. The trucking capacity is limited on this corridor as currently not much commercial business, but when the road between Port Loko and Guinea boarders is maintained the transport business is expected to increase and the competition will increase as well. Also the storage capacity at Port Loko is limited and only possibility is to extend the capacity through erection of Wiik-Halls.
Corridor D:
This corridor has the best road within the country (100% tarmac) and the corridor has good potential and trucking capacity is available all year a round. During the harvest time of the Rice the transporters will be willing to go from Freetown to transport Rice from the district to Freetown.
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Corridor E:
The road from Freetown to Kenema is partially not good and become difficult during the rainy season but still manageable. The corridor is the busiest one as it connects the Port with the main mining fields. The competition for trucks and manpower is high all year round.
Corridor F:
This is the most difficult corridor as it has one part between Kenema and Kailahun (157 Km) is difficult and not accessible during the period July – October. Most of the transporters do not operate on this corridor and the storage space at Kailahun very limited.
2.4. Railway Assessment
Railway transport is not presently functional in the transport sector of Sierra Leone. The railway line was dismantled in 1975 and replaced with new roads as it was considered unviable due to low traffic and volumes. The current policy of the Government of Sierra Leone is to re-introduce the railway system.
2.5. Waterways Assessment
2.5.1. Waterways overview
Currently, Sierra Leone waterway systems comprise approximately 270 Km: • Great Scarces (above Barto Point) 34 km • Little Scarces (above Great Scarces) 26 km • Sierra Leone river and Port Loko Creek 38 km • Rokel river (above Port Loko Creek) 21 km • Sherbro river system 151 km
Inland water transport plays a very important role in facilitating both domestic and international trade, especially with neighbouring Guinea. To a large extent, inland transport services are still provided by individual private operators or small enterprises. In recent years, services have been declining as a result of several factors, including lack of a clear inland waterway transport development policy and sustainable investment. Most of the existing infrastructures are inadequate, obsolete and need urgent rehabilitation. Sherbro is the only River Port in Sierra Leone
2.5.2. Sherbro River Port
South East of Bo, on the Sherbro River, there is a small Port facility at the SIEROMCO and Sierra Rutile Bauxite mine sites. The Nitti port has been used before to transport food from Freetown for up-country location when security situation was unsafe using the main connecting road to Bo and Kenema possible. The Port has two quays and is limited by its 12” fresh water draft; a pilot is at all times required to guide the boat from buoy 4 up the river to the Port (available from SIEROMCO on request). There are no operational Port equipments and unloading on vessels is dependent on the ship’s gears. There is no physical structured storage facility available at the port site so temporary storage facilities must be erected. They have 2 points the buoy No. 4 and the Buoy No. 8. It has an extension which is also called Nitti I 7 II but it is uncharted. Vessels with a maximum of 4 metres at high water can enter or leave. All vessels load and discharge at buoy 4 & 8. Loading of the rutile is undertaken from a push boat which is carried by a tug boat. The rutile is stored into Silos from where it moves on a conveyor belt unto the push boats. When the push boat is full according to its draft limit, the tug boat then pushes it along the river to buoy 4 where the rutile is loaded unto the big vessel by it’s own ship’s gear. It discharges from the push boat and load unto itself the rutile. The same applies to the bauxite operation when it is carried out. Vessel loading or discharging at buoy No. 8 which is mostly for Bauxite should have a maximum draft of 6.5 metres and should do so at high water. Vessels with a draft of approximately 10 metres plus can only load or discharge at buoy No. 4 which is for the Rutile at high water. Pilotage is compulsory. The Rutile and Bauxite are daily transport from the mine sites to the ports where they are stored into silos. When loading operation is considered, then the Pilot, Port stevedores including Customs, Port officials, Insurance representatives and shipping line agent representatives travel from Freetown to the Nitti ports to facilitate the discharging and loading operation into the vessel at sea. Only present within the location is Sierra Rutile and SIEROMCO staff working at the port to operate and monitor the silos, ashore portal cranes etc.
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Contact person at the Port Maritime agent/focal person Captain Richard Remy Sawyer Position/Title Harbour Master Company Sierra Leone Ports Authority Contact details +232 22 220557, +232 76 687860
Location Details (Rokel River/Lake name River Sierra Leone River) Port Name Sierra Leone Ports Authority Region / District Southern Region Imperi Towns or cities (closest) Chiefdom Buoy No. Buoy No. Latitude (N/S Decimal Degrees) 4 07” 43.5 N 8 7” 39.8 N Buoy No. 012” Buoy No. 12” 36.4 Longitude (E/W Decimal Degrees) 4 47.4W 8 W
Capacity
Cap acity Bulk Container General Cargo
MT/month MT/month MT/month Discharge rate Discharge rate is seldom and Discharge rate is too slow and inconsistent. is too slow and inconsistent. Approx. 12 inconsistent. 11 110 Mtns per Cntrs every 3 6 Mtns every 6 Total handling capacity of the port month month months
Monthly activity of the port 3 per month 1 per 3 months 1 per 6 months
Monthly use if augmented Unpredictable Unpredictable Unpredictable
Discharge Rates
Discharges Rates (MT/Day)
Bulk Bagged
to warehouse N / A Nil
to trucks N / A Nil
to rail-wagons N/A N/A
to barges N / A Nil
to bagging N/A
The vessel arrives at the bouy points. The push boats then load from the silos through a conveyor belt which runs from the silos at the port. When the push boat is full, it is then towed by a pushing boat; somehow like a tug boat, through the river o the vessel at the bouy and then loading operation is effected. There are 4 push boats and 2 pushing or tug boats. Each pushing boat can be towed or push by 1 tug boat.
The ashore labourers assist and monitor the loading of the mineral into the push boats whiles the on board stevedores discharge the cargo from the push boats when they come alonside the vessels at the bouy point. Ashore labours monitor
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Vessel Specifications
Specifications Bulk Conventional Nb Min (m) Max (m) Min (m) Max (m)
Berths 1-8 6 metres 7 metres 6 metres 7 metres 2 No No No No Anchorages points restriction restriction restriction restriction No No restriction No No restriction Draught at anchor metres restriction restriction
Draught at Berth metres 4.0 m 6.5 m 4.0 m 6.5 m
Length Over All metres N /A N /A N /A N /A No No No No Beam (maximum) metres restriction restriction restriction restriction
Port Cargo Handling Equipment
Port Cargo Equipment (Operational)
Quantity Capacity
Shore Cranes 2 Over 150 Mtns each
Mobile Cranes 3 45 mtns each
Bagging Machines Nil N/A
Silo Facilities Yes 4 Silos 750 metric tons Each
Vacuvators N/A N/A m²
Available Storage (covered) Nil N/A m³
Available Storage (open air) Large unmarked area Not Advised m³
All equipments at the port site are owned by the Sierra Leone Rutile Company for their daily activities. They have a large portion of unmarked area which can be considered as open storage area. They also have at each port (i.e Nitti I & II) an old giant shore crane used to move heavy lifts from one place to the other. Overall, the Ports are very dilapidated and poor in structure and facilities. From a point of view, it can not be seen to operate as a commercial port as it lacks the facility and standard.
Container Facilities
Container Facilities 20 ft 40ft
Container facilities No No Daily off-take capacity Nb of Containers N/A N/A Container Freight Stations (CFS) No No
Number of CFS 1unmarked area Same (Nb of Capacity of CFS Container/Day) Dependable Dependable
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The Shabro port is equipped with 1 x 150 mtns shore crane and 2 x 45 mtns top loaders which are not within the port area but at the mine sites and they also have 6 push boats which can be seen in the port area, and 4 tug boats. The port itself is old fashioned and requires a lot of maintenance and repairs and massive face upgrading.
Silos
Silos Unit Silo 1 Silo 2 Silo 3 s
Max. capacity 750 750 750 MT
Daily Discharge 150 150 150 MT
Draft (Height) 11 ft & 7 ft 11 ft & 7 ft 11 ft & 7 ft Ft
Free out into Silo N/A N/A N/A US$
Provide any additional information bas to the location and condition of silos. List refrigerated silos and number of stations.
Port Costs
Cargo Handling
Week 8 hrs/day 6.00 per Mtns US$ Shift Sat / Sun / Weekend Public Holidays hrs/day 11.25 per gang per hour US$
Stevedoring Costs
Stevedoring Cost US$
Bulk Free Out Into Silo N/A
Into Hopper N/A
Bagged Free Out stacked in shed N /A
Stacked on truck N /A
Other Costs
US$
Cost for clearance N/A THC (Terminal Handling Charges) N/A
Storage N/A
Container Handling Costs N/A
Other (specify) N /A
The port is not used by commercial business people. It is mainly used by the Sierra Leone Rutile Company operating there. All the business people have to come down to Freetown to purchase and do business to sell to the community. All of the containers, general cargo and break bulk coming in and going out from shebro are purely private only for the Rutile Company. They normally bring in their food stuff and general accessories in containers for their own use and consumption. These normally come in the Freetown Port and are transported by vehicles to their mining sites and facilities at Gbangbatok.
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Clearance and Taxes
The Customs clearance and approval is basically done in Freetown wherein when the vessel’s ETA is known, the shipping agent applies for customs presence during the vessel operation at Nitti. All necessary documentations are lodged to customs advising the total tonnage of cargo expected in as import (if there is any) or going out as export (which is mostly the case). The head of customs then approves and assigns a customs officer together with customs preventive guards who will go down to shebro and board the vessel while at anchorage together with police immigration team and the shipping agent representative. There will also be the Port health officers and deratting officers. After all documentation verification, the customs officer then issues the “Master free pratique” wherein the vessel can commence it discharge or load operation.
Security
Security
ISPS compliant X Yes O No O Unknown
ISPS Level (current) X 1 O 2 O 3 O Unknown 1=Normal; 2=Heightened; 3=Exceptional
They have their Sierra Rutile Company Security Force. There is 24 hours security presence from their security Force.
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2.6. Storage Assessment 2
2.6.1. Storage Overview
Storage facilities in the country are very encouraging. Very large capacity warehouses could be found in the capital and provincial headquarter towns.
2.6.2. Commercial Storage
There are large warehouses owned by commercial operators. A good number of warehouses are found very close to the Freetown, Sea Port. This is because their proximity offers them the advantage of reducing transportation cost from Port to Warehouses. More warehouses are springing up especially in the eastern end of the city.
2.6.3. Storage used by humanitarian organizations
There is consortium of four NGOs working in Sierra Leone called CORAD. The following NGOs are making this consortium: CRS, CARE, World Vision and Africare. They support each others projects by providing warehouse facilities and transport services. All commodities is being received through the port of Freetown. Port operations is supervises by CRS senior staff with the help of a Clearing and Forwarding Agent. WFP has two main warehouse complexes in Freetown, one at the Port and the other one at Kissy (5 Km from the Port) provided by the Government free of charge. At the Sub Offices level enough warehousing capacities are available through permanent structures or WFP erected Wiik-Halls. UNICEF has warehouses in Freetown, Makeni and Kenema. CRS has 5400 MT of storage currently available, WVI 2000 MT, CARE 500 MT, UNICEF 3450 and WFP 27 500 MT
Sharing Capacity Location Organisation Type Access Condition possibility mt / m² / m³ Freetown Port WFP Yes No 6400 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Freetown Port WFP Yes No 6400 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Kissy WFP Yes No 1500 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Kissy WFP Yes No 1500 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Kissy WFP Yes No 2700 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Port Loko WFP Yes No 900 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Port Loko WFP Yes No 400 MT Wiik - Hall Good appears intact Magburaka WFP Yes No 2500 MT Wiik – Hall Good appears intact Kenema WFP Yes No 2000 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Kenema WFP Yes No 800 MT Wiik - Halls Good appears intact Kailahun WFP Yes No 1600 MT Wiik - Halls Good appears intact Freetown UNICEF Yes No 1500 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Freetown UNICEF Yes No 600 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Freetown UNICEF Yes No 450 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Makeni UNICEF Yes No 700 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Kenema UNICEF Yes No 200 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Kailahun CRS Yes No 1000 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Koinadugu CRS Yes No 400 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Freetown CRS Yes No 4000 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Koinadugu CARE Yes No 250 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Makeni CARE Yes No 250 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Kono World Vision Yes No 2000 MT Warehouse Good appears intact Kailahun Africare Yes No 250 MT Warehouse Good appears intact
2 For Labour costs, pesticides and fumigants, see Chapter 3 Logistics related services
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2.6.4. Public Sector Storage
There are also Warehouses in the Port own by the Government, Sierra Leone Port Authority (SLPA). Some of which are either leased or rented.
2.6.5. Cold Chain Cold storage is available in Lungi Airport and in the Government Medical Storage in Freetown.
Organisation 3 Cooling / Total Capacity Location Type 4 Quantity Condition / Owner Power m³ Lungi Airport Airport Container (20 ft) N/A 1 33 m³ Good Government Freetown Medical Container (20ft) N/A 1 33 m³ Good Storage Government Freetown Medical Container (10 ft) N/A 1 16,5 33 m³ Good Storage
3 Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer, 4 Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other, unspecified
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2.7. Milling Assessment
2.7.1. Milling Overview Seaboard West Africa Limited (SWAL) is the only wheat flour milling operation in Sierra Leone. Was established in 1966 with initial shareholding of: 60% by Seaboard Inc. of Kansas USA, (later transferred to Seaboard Trading and Shipping Limited - STS), and 40% by GoSL (Government of Sierra Leone)
2.7.2. Sea Board West Africa Limited
2.7.2.1. Description
This mill is located adjacent to the Port. The proximity to the Port provides the opportunity discharge their grains by means of conveyors thus reducing transport cost. It produces flour for the entire country and also exports.
Company Name & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Website Address Name: Daniel Awani Seaboard West Africa Tel1: +232 76 601845 Title: CFO Limited (SWAL) Tel2: www.seaboardcorp.com Email: dan- Cline Town, Freetown Fax: [email protected] Summary of Role and Services:
Facilities Parking area inside compound 300 m² Drainage Good Fair Poor Non existent Fire fighting equipment Yes No No of ventilators 2 Electricity load (KVA) Backup generator Yes No 650 KVA Brand/Model Age
Milling equipment Origin of Machinery Year of Mfg Year of Installation Condition OCRIM 2005 2005 Good
Maintenance Weekly maintenance - Duration 1 Day
Other equipment / Machinery installed Type of equipment Y/N Qty Owned Leased To be supplied by client Fortification Feeder No Bag Cleaning Plant No Moisture Tester Yes Yes De-stoning Plant Yes Yes Metal Extractor Yes Yes
Staffing Number of full time skilled workers 30 Number of full time labourers 40
Weighbridge One 50 MT electric Weighbridge (Length 18m)
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Building Length Width Height Unit Building – Mill (1) 30 15 6 Meter Building –Storage (2) 18 15 5 Meter (3) 10 6 4 Meter Walls Brick Roof Metal Floor Concrete
Conditions & Cleanliness Outside Inside Cracks in walls or roof Yes No Yes No Signs of rodent activity Yes No Yes No Signs of birds entry Yes No Yes No Damaged gutters/drains Yes No Yes No Signs of moisture Yes No Yes No Adjacent Vegetation Yes No Cut Uncut Cleanliness Good Fair Poor
Pest Control (how and by whom) Fumigation, Spraying & Rodent Control Done
Security Security Good Marginal Bad Compound Fenced Not fenced
Access Distance from main town (km) 2 Km Travel time if not located in town Road condition to mill Difficult Road limitation (if any) Width (m): Max. Tonnage: Rail connection Yes No
Milling capacity (mt) Commodities Daily capacity Monthly activity Monthly use (e.g. WFP) Maize – Soya – Sorghum 150 MT 2000 MT NO Other
Storage capacity Covered storage in metric tons 8400 MT Within the compound Outside the compound 15 000 MT
2.7.2.2. Capacity to Blend
The miller indicated their ability to blend and fortify flour with other milled produce and mineral additives .
2.7.2.3. Loading / Discharge Rates
Grains are transported by means of conveyors (from vessel to Factory) at a rate of 50 mtn per hour.
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2.7.2.4. Transport Capacity at Mill
Flour loading 112 mtn per day
3. Logistics Related Services
3.1. Fuel
3.1.1. Fuel Overview
Petroleum marketing and sales are handled by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). The Ministry of Finance (MF) also plays a significant role in the import and storage of petroleum products. Petroleum products are predominantly used by the Transport sector which is under the supervision of the Ministry of Transport and communications. There are grey areas in the operation of many of these sub sectors and their coordination leaves a lot to be desired. The country experiences severe balance of payments difficulties resulting from the escalating cost of oil imports and stagnating foreign exchange earnings needed to pay for these imports.
Fuel Authority & Address Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Website Ministry of Trade and Industry Name: David Carew Tel1: +232 22 222755 Sixth Floor, Title: Minister Tel2: +232 22 222706 Youyi Building, Email: Fax: Freetown
Summary of Role and Services:
The Ministry of Trade and Industry strives to promote private sector development, improve the investment climate, and encourage the expansion and diversification of exports while fostering domestic firms, local knowledge, and entrepreneurship.
3.1.2. Fuel Supply and Storage
Supply difficulties are experienced from time to time. These are related more to unavailability of products at the SIR refinery in Abidjan and bottlenecks in allocation or chartering of vessel and maintenance to vessels. The procedures for procurement and delivery of oil products often result in long delays and unreliable supplies. There are also shipping and storage limitations.
3.1.3. Fuel Marketing and Local Distribution
The petroleum marketing and sales sector is dominated by the four petroleum companies operating in the market. Total, Safecon and NP are the major players with Leonoil having relatively smaller operations. The Petroleum sector plays an important role in the economy. Close to 200,000 tons of petroleum products are imported annually, representing in monetary terms some 26% of all imports into the country. Prices are fixed according to an agreed formula which takes into consideration the Platt price for petroleum products, and the exchange rate. Allowances are made for various levies and a distribution cost to arrive at the pump price. Prices also differ in various parts of the country.
Majo r D istributor & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Website Address Name: Mr. Mohamed Sierra Leone National Tel1:+23222 226833 Babatude Cole Petroleum Company Tel2: +23222 225069 Title: Managing Director Fax: +232 22 22-6892 Email:
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Major Distributor & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Website Address TOTAL SL 2 Queen Elizabeth Road Name: Tel1: +232 22 22 0034 Kissy Dock Yard Title: Tel2: P.O. Box 548 Email: Fax: Freetown Summary of Role and Services:
Major Distributor & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Website Address SafeCon Petroleum Sierra Leone Ltd Name: Tel1: +232 22 250 361 Kissy Installation Title: Tel2: PO BOX 66 Email: Fax: +232 22 250 100 Freetown Summary of Role and Services:
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to contract Yes No directly a reputable supplier/distributor to provide its fuel needs? UN Int’l Org. NGO
3.1.4. Fuel Pricing
Prices are fixed according to an agreed formula which takes into consideration the Platt price for petroleum products, and the exchange rate. Allowances are made for various levies and a distribution cost to arrive at the pump price. Prices also differ in various parts of the country.
Fuel Prices as of: 22 / 12 / 2009 (local currency and US$) Petrol (per litre) 3894 SLL /L - (0.98 US/L) Diesel (per litre) 3894 SLL /L - (0.98 US/L) Paraffin (per litre) 3894 SLL /L - (0.98 US/L)
3.1.5. Fuel Supply
Supply difficulties are experienced from time to time. These are related more to unavailability of products at the SIR refinery in Abidjan and bottlenecks in allocation or chartering of vessel and maintenance to vessels. The procedures for procurement and delivery of oil products often result in long delays and unreliable supplies. There are also shipping and storage limitations.
3.1.6. Fuel Demand
Demand Does local supply (domestic refinery and import combined) meet the needs of the country, especially for aviation and Yes No Not consistent ground fuels? More detailed narrative
Seasonal Variations Indicate significant variations and how this is managed Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? Yes No Is there a rationing system? Yes No Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet the Yes No humanitarian community’s needs? More detailed narrative
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3.1.7. Fuel Transportation
Internal transportation of fuel products are carried out by road tankers and barged Transportation
Transportation How is internal transportation of fuel products carried out? By Road Tankers And Barged Transportation Is the transportation infrastructure and fleet sufficient to handle current domestic needs as well as increased Yes No demand from Humanitarian community? More detailed narrative
3.1.8. Standards, Quality and Testing Industry Control Measures Tanks with adequate protection against water mixing with Yes No the fuel Filters in the system, monitors where fuel is loaded into Yes No aircraft Adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks Yes No Presence of suitable fire fighting equipment Yes No
Standards Authority Is there a national or regional standards authority? Yes No If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? Adequate Inadequate
Testing Laboratories Are there national or regional testing laboratories? Yes No Address of Laboratory Standards Used
3.2. Transporters
3.2.1. Transport Market Overview (Trucking)
In general Sierra Leone has a limited commercial transport capacity and most of the transporters own limited number of trucks (minimum 2 - maximum 16 trucks). Due to the poor road conditions and the reluctance of the commercial transporters to carry any deliveries from the warehouses to the final delivery points, WFP maintain its own fleet of 31 trucks (DAF and Mercedes) each of seven MT capacities. In addition, some UN Agencies and NGOs have a very limited transport capacity.
3.2.2. Transporters
Private Transporters
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax KESUMA Enterprises Name: Ibrahim Kesuma Tel1: 232 76 610583/232 22 229 701 53 Bai Bureh Road, Shell Kissy Function: Manager Tel2: 232 76 615 732 Freetown Email: Nil Fax: Nil Fleet Western Area Freetown, Port Loko, Magburaka and Routes / Areas of operation Kailahun
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition ISCANIA 1 15 MT 15 MT Acceptable DAF 2100 1 15 MT 15 Mt Acceptable
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M. BENZ 1 30 Mt 30 Mt Acceptable M. BENZ 1 15 MT 15 MT Acceptable M. BENZ 1 30MT 30 MT Acceptable Total fleet capacity 105 MT
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Name: P. B. George P. B. George Transport Enterprises Tel1: 232 76 639851 Function: Manager 3 Damballa Road Tel2: 232 76 562 933 Email: [email protected] Bo Fax: Nil
Fleet Routes / Areas of operation Western Area Freetown, WVI Kono, Kenema & Kailahun
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition M. BENZ -TRAILE 1 30 30 Acceptable M. BENZ -TRAILE 1 35 35 Acceptable M. BENZ 1 20 20 Acceptable M. BENZ 1 17 17 Acceptable M. BENZ 1 20 20 Acceptable M. BENZ 1 8 8 Acceptable M. BENZ 1 13 13 Acceptable DAF 2300 1 17 17 Acceptable M. BENZ 1 7 7 Acceptable M. BENZ 1 9 9 Not in working order MAZDA VAN 1 5 5 Not in working order MITSUBUSHI VAN 1 2 2 Acceptable MAZDA VAN 1 2 2 Acceptable Total fleet capacity 185 MT
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax HQ Trading Company Name: Ibrahim Bash-Taqi Tel1: 232 78 776 300 49A Lower Pipeline Function: Manager Tel2: Off Wilkinson Road Email: Fax: Freetown Fleet Western Area Freetown, Port Loko, Magburaka, Kenema, Routes / Areas of operation WVI Kono & Kailahun
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition VOLVO 3 45 MT 135 MT Acceptable VOLVO 2 15 MT 30 MT Acceptable VOLVO 1 40 MT 40 MT Acceptable VOLVO 1 19 MT 19 MT Acceptable VOLVO 1 16 MT 16 MT Acceptable MAN DIESEL 2 30 MT 60 MT Acceptable DAF 1 15 MT 15 MT Acceptable Total fleet capacity 315Mt
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Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Fackih Transport Co. Name: Hassan Fackih Tel1: 232 76 639 526 9 Hangha Road, Function: Manager Tel2: 232 33 639 526 Kenema Email: Fax: Nil Fleet Routes / Areas of operation Magburaka, WVI Kono, Kenema & Kailahun
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition M. BENZ 3 25 MT 75 MT Acceptable DAF 2100 1 25 MT 25 MT Acceptable M. BENZ 1 30 MT 30 MT Acceptable DAF 1 30 MT 30 MT Acceptable DAF 1 35 MT 35 MT Acceptable DAF 2 40 MT 80 MT Acceptable Total fleet capacity 275MT
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax E G W Trading Name: Elias Warack George Tel1: 232 76 771 822 24 Bai Bureh Raod Function: Manager Tel2: 232 33 771 822 Freetown. Email: Fax: Nil Fleet Routes / Areas of operation Magburaka, WVI Kono, Kenema & Kailahun
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition DAF TRACTOR 4 30 MT 120 MT Acceptable DAF TRAILER 3 30 MT 90 MT Acceptable DAF TRACTOR 2 20 MT 40 MT Acceptable BENZ TRAILER 1 30 MT 30 MT Acceptable BENZ TRAILER 1 40 MT 40 MT Acceptable DAF TRUCK 1 20 MT 20 MT Acceptable DAF TRUCK 1 25 MT 25 MT Acceptable DAF TRACTOR 1 15 MT 15 MT Acceptable M. BENZ TRUCK 1 5 MT 5 MT Acceptable M. BENZ TRUCK 1 30 MT 30 MT Acceptable Total fleet capacity 415 MT
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax HILAL BASMA Enterprises Name: Hilal Basma Enterprises Tel1: 232 76 642 102 29 Bojonb Street Function: Manager Tel2: 232 33 642 102 Bo. Email: Fax: Nil Fleet Routes / Areas of operation Port Lok, Magburaka, WVI Kono, Kenema & Kailahun
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition M. Benz 3 35 MT 105 MT Acceptable DAF 1 28 MT 28 MT Acceptable DAF 2 32.5 MT 65 MT Acceptable M. Benz 1 30 MT 30 MT Acceptable DAF 5 32 MT 160 MT Acceptable Total fleet capacity 388 MT
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Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Amadu Serry Enterprises Name: Amadu Serry Tel1: 232 76 821 651 18 Shamueal Stree Function: Manager Tel2: 232 77 225 339 Magburaka Email: Fax: Nil Fleet Port Loko to FDPS (final delivery point) Routes / Areas of operation Mabguraka to FDPs (final delivery point)
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition DAF 2100 3 15 MT 45 MT Acceptable DAF 1 20 MT Acceptable Total fleet capacity 65 MT
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax C-KAN Enterprises Name: Amadu Serry Tel1: 232 76 821 651 10 Old Makeni RoadShamueal Street Function: Manager Tel2: 232 77 225 339 Port Loko Email: Fax: Nil Fleet Routes / Areas of operation Port Loko to FDPS (final delivery point)
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition DAF 2 15 MT 30 MT Acceptable BENZ 2 15 MT 30 MT Acceptable BENZ 2 20 MT 40 MT Acceptable Total fleet capacity 100MT
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax T.A.S Stores Name: Amin Thai Skaikay Tel1: 232 76 641 461 81 Hangha Road Function: Manager Tel2: Kenema Email: Fax: Nil Fleet Routes / Areas of operation Port Loko to FDPS (final delivery point)
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition ISUZU TRUCK 1 10 MT 10 MT Acceptable M. BENZ TRAILER 2 32.5 MT 32.5 MT Acceptable M. BENZ TRAILER 1 15.45 MT 15.45 MT Acceptable M. BENZ TRAILER 1 40.7 MT 40.7 MT Acceptable Total fleet capacity 98.650MT
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Alhaji Mohamed Bah Enterprise Name: Ahaji Mohamed Bah Tel1: 232 76 726344 3 Vandi Lane Kissy Town Function: Manager Tel2: 232 33 177 876 Kenema Email: Fax: Nil Fleet Routes / Areas of operation Kenema to FDPS (final delivery point)
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition
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M. BEZ 2 25 MT 50 MT Acceptable M. BENB 1 11 MT 11 MT Acceptable Total fleet capacity 61 MT
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax SKYKAY Construction & Gen. Serv. Name: Tel1: 232 76 703370 9 Hangha Road Function: Manager Tel2: 232 77 703370 Kenema Email: Fax: Nil Fleet Kenema to FDPS (final delivery point) Routes / Areas of operation Kailahun to FDPS (final delivery point)
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition M. BENZ 1 32.5 MT 32.5 MT Acceptable DAF 1 32.5 MT 32.5 MT Acceptable
Transport Company & Address Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax RIA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Name: Edward Solmon Tel1: +232 77 615 913 27 Blackhall Road cline Town Function: Manager Tel2: Freetown Email: Fax: Nil Fleet Western Area Freetown,Port Lok, Magburaka, WVI Kono, Routes / Areas of operation Kenema & Kailahun
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition DAF 7 30 210 Acceptable BENZ TRUCK 1 10 10 Acceptable
Total fleet capacity 230MT
Total fleet capacity 65MT
WFP FLEET Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax David Chalila [email protected] Tel1: +232 22 236401/402/403 Unit Nations World food Programme th Tel2: +232 76 798 256 World Food Programme 5 Tengbeh Town Fax: 232 22 235 688 Freetown Sierra Leone
Freetown to FDPS (final delivery point) Port Loko “ “ Routes / Areas of operation Magburaka “ “ Kenema “ “ Kailahun “ “
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition DAF 4 20 MT 80 MT Good DAF 14 7 MT 98 MT Good BENZ TRUCK 1017 1 7 MT 7 MT Good
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BENZ TRUCK 1828 5 7.5 MT 37.5 MT Good Total fleet capacity 222.5 MT
UNHCR FLEET Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Ben Musa Tel1: + 232 234 353 [email protected] UNHCR Tel2: +232 234 346 9 Wilkinson Road Fax: Freetown
Freetown Routes / Areas of operation Bo/Tiaima Kailahun
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition DAF VOLVO 1 10 10 Good BENZ 1017 4 7.5 30 Fair BENZ 1828 Total fleet capacity
CRS Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax
Brian Gleeson Tel1: +232 22 236093
29 King Harman Road, Tel2: Email: [email protected] Freetown, Sierra Leone Fax: +232 22 228646
Routes / Areas of operation Sierra- Leone
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition Ex Swiss Army 5 5 MT 25 MT Good Vehicle Total fleet capacity 25 MT
CARE Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Tel1: +232-22-234-227 35/35A Wilkinson Road Email: [email protected] Tel2: +232-22-234-228 Freetown Fax:
Routes / Areas of operation Sierra- Leone
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition Ex Swiss Army 2 5 MT 10 MT Good Vehicle Total fleet capacity 10 MT
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AFRICARE Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax 145, Wilkinson Road, Tel1: +232 22 233340 PMB 164, Email: [email protected] Tel2: +232 76 737761 Freetown, Fax: Sierra Leone
Routes / Areas of operation Sierra Leone
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition Ex Swiss Army 5 5 MT 25 MT Good Vehicle Total fleet capacity 25 MT
WORLDVISION Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Tel1:+232-22-230725 39 Freetown Road Email: [email protected] Tel2: +232-22- 233663 Lumley, Freetown Fax:
Routes / Areas of operation Sierra Leone
Vehicle type Quantity Capacity per type Total capacity Condition Ex Swiss Army 2 5 MT 10 MT Good Vehicle Total fleet capacity 10 MT
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3.3. Vehicle Rental
Narrative: Rental C ar Company Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Vehicle Description Name & Address Freetown based air Name: Tel1: +232 76 64 64 64 conditioned TOYOTA KARL TRAVEL Title: Tel2: PRADA with driver - short Email: [email protected] Fax: or long term - all distances
3.4. Taxi Companies
Local taxis, which run fixed routes, could cost SLL 5000-15000, Hotel taxis are usually available in much better condition and are regulated. These will also cost up to SLL 15000. Car hire is possible and can normally be arranged through the hotels or local car dealerships. They will normally come with a driver. Journeys outside of Freetown may require a 4 wheel drive vehicle and will cost more.
3.5. Freight Forwarding Agents
Here are the main forwarding agents already used by some UN agencies and some NGO’s for custom clearance. This list is not complete, many others can be found.
Freight Forwarder Name Freight Forwarding & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax & Address Clearing services SLSA rotations aim to provide the customers with a comprehensive range of port calls, sailing frequencies and reduced Sierra Leone Shipping Name: transit times. Major West Agencies (SLSA) Ltd Title: Tel1: (+232) 22221709 Africa ports are called on a Deep Water Quay, Email: Tel2: weekly basis from all main Clinetown, [email protected] Fax: Northern European ports. Freetown OT Africa Line can also Sierra Leone offer connections to/from all Baltic, Scandinavian and Mediterranean ports .
Additional information (capacity, used by… :
Freight Forwarder Name Freight Forw arding & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax & Address Clearing services AMA offers a comprehensive range of ship agency and port services. Qualified and experienced staff attend to the marketing, documentation, accounting Ashtar Marine Agencies and operational needs of (AMA) Ltd Name: Tel1: + 232 22 220 554 ship owners and charterers Cline town, Q.E.II Quay Title: Tel2: + 232 22 220 990 Smooth port calls are Freetown, Sierra Leone Email: [email protected] Fax: + 44 870 13 00 225 arranged with efficient P.O Box 731 cargo operations and a fast turnaround. Care is taken to safeguard the rights and interests of ship owners and charterers, and to keep them fully informed of progress at all stages Additional information (capacity, used by… :
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Freight Forwarder Name Freight Forwarding & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax & Address Clearing services Elma A. Johnson Name: Tel1:+ 232 22 223 453 Queen Elizabeth Quay Title: Tel2: +232 76 601 115 Cline, Freetown Email: Fax: Additional information (capacity, used by… :
Frei ght Forwarder Name Freight Forwarding & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax & Address Clearing services Albert Gomez Name: Tel1:+ 232 22 220 990 Queen Elizabeth Quay Title: Tel2:+ 232 76 601 557 Cline, Freetown Queen Email: Fax: Additional information (capacity, used by… :
Freight Forwarder Name Freight Forwarding & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax & Address Clearing services Import / Export Airfreight Airport to Door Airfreight Door to Door Airfreight Worldwide Express Courier services Customs Name: Jimmi Coker Clearance Services in every country Sea Freight Tel1: +232 33 303 626 Title: Consolidation services EHL Tel2: Email: [email protected] Airport to Door Transport Fax: of Personal Effects Africa Email: [email protected] & worldwide Door to Door Delivery of Personal Effects Africa & worldwide Excess Luggage t Africa
Additional information (capacity, used by… :
Freight Forwarder Name Freight Forwarding & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax & Address Clearing services Red Coat Name: Sahr Ngeba Tel1:+ 232 22 224 738 Sahr Ngeba Tel2:+ 232 33 754 739 82 sander Street Title: Fax: Freetown Email: [email protected] Additional information (capacity, used by… :
Freight Forwarder Name Freight Forwarding & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax & Address Clearing services Name: Tennyson Blango Tel1:+ 232 22 228 028 Scanlog Clearing &
Forwarding Title: Tel2:+ 232 76 689 999 Email: [email protected] Fax:
Additional information (capacity, used by… :
Freight Forwarder Name Freight Forwarding & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax & Address Clearing services ZAC Clearing & Forwarding Name: Zainab Kamara Company LTD. Tel1: +232 33 513 189 8 College Road, Cline Town Title: Tel2: + 23276 970 050 Freetown Email: Fax: [email protected]
Additional information (capacity, used by… :
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3.6. Handling Equipment
Handling equipment is usually provided by forwarding agents.
Company Name & Equipment description Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Address (for sale or rental) Sierra Leone Shipping 3 Super stakers (30T) Name: Bart Foley Tel1: +232 22 22 34 53 Agencies (SLSA) Ltd 15 Forklifts Title: Managing Director Deep Water Quay, 3 Mafi trucks (50T) Email: Tel2: +232 22 22 30 88 ClineTown, 1 Tugs master [email protected] Freetown 1 Pilot cutter Fax: Sierra Leone 1 Fire engine 2 Container handlers (Hyster) (15 - 25 T) Ashtar Marine Agencies 8 Mafi tractors and 6 40' trailers (AMA) Ltd Name: Tel1: + 232 22 220 554 (40 T) Cline town, Q.E.II Quay Title: Tel2: + 232 22 220 990 8 Forklifts (4 – 25 T) Freetown, Sierra Leone Email: [email protected] Fax: + 44 870 13 00 225 plus various normal stevedoring gear P.O Box 731
3.7. Electricity / Power
The National Power Authority (NPA) has responsibility for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity within the Western area (Freetown and environs) and nine satellite provincial generation stations and local distribution networks. NPA’s Freetown generation facilities suffer from frequent unplanned outages due to a backlog of deferred maintenance. In addition, fuel supply to run the generators is frequently a problem with supply shortages reducing potential generation by 50%. NPA also suffers from poor collection rates, an inability to connect new customers, tariffs not set at cost recovery levels and a weak financial position. A management contract for NPA has been proposed and is in the process of being implemented.
Main Producer / Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Website Distributor & Address National Power Authority (NPA) Name: Tel1: +23222228681 Electricity House 36, Siaka Title: Tel2: Stevens Street Email: Fax: Freetown Summary of Role and Services:
The supply of electricity to the entire country with the exception of the Provincial headquarters towns of Bo, Kenema and their environs is by the National Power Authority (NPA). Supply to the provincial headquarters towns of Bo and Kenema and their environs is by the Bo-Kenema Power Services (BKPS), a semi autonomous body under NPA.
3.7.1. Electricity Generation
The Kingtom Power Station (KPS), currently the only available generating station in the Western Area, has an installed capacity of 39 MW (current available capacity is around 8 MW) and very poor availability and reliability track-record. NPA provides service to a customer base of 45,000. Other generating capacities in the country are listed in the table.
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Production Unit Type 5 Installed capacity Current Production Kingtom Station Thermal 39 MW 8 MW
Kabala Thermal 100 & 125 KVA
Makeni Thermal 1. 28 MW N/A Kono Thermal 800 KVA N/A Daru Thermal 100 KVA N/A Pujehun Thermal 77 & 150 KVA N/A Serabu/Yengema Thermal 45 KVA N/A Bonthe Thermal 95 & 125 KVA N/A Njala Thermal 540 KVA N/A Moyamba Thermal 125 & 250 KVA N/A
Imported 0 0
3.7.2. Supply
The transmission and distribution (T&D) network covers an area of 450 sq km and can safely transport 25 MW out of a designed capacity of 36 MW. NPA provides service to a customer base of 45,000.
Power Stability Is supply regular and constant throughout the country? Yes No Much of the Sierra Leone’s power generation capacity was hampered during the civil war. The country currently experiences frequent blackouts in the Freetown peninsula, electricity supply is available to customers only for a few hours every week. Most areas in the interior of the country are wholly or largely are without access electricity. About 90% of Sierra Leone's electricity is consumed in the country's four main cities: The capital city of Freetown uses Please describe 82% of the country’s electrical power, followed by Kenema which uses 3%, Bo uses 3%, and Makeni uses 2% of the country’s power supply. Sierra Leone's power generation relies substantially on fuel oil imports. Freetown's electricity supply comes from the oil-powered Kingtom power generating station, which struggles to provide a continual and an uninterrupted power supply, due to it being in poor condition.
On average, how often does power supply go out? Depends on location
On average, how long does the outage last? Depends on location
5 E.g. hydroelectric power, thermal power…
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3.8. Manual Labour Costs
Wages are generally low in Sierra Leone. An average monthly wage is about $66. A daily worker usually gets $3 per day and in addition is given one meal a day, equivalent to about $1.
Personal Leasing Company
Company’s Name & Address Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Tel1: 232 76 921 450 Alimu Labor company Name: Alimu Jalloh Tel2: 51 Bai Bureh Road, Shell Kissy Function: General Manager Fax: Nil Freetown Email: Nil
Tel1: 232 76 639 928 Tel2: 232 33 344 219 NYAFATA ENTERPRISES Name: Racheal Squire Fax: Nil 33 Lower patton Street, Function: General Manager
Freetown Email: Nil
LEON ENTERPRISES AND Name: Alex williams Tel: 232 76 668 612 GENERAL SERVICES Function: General Manager Tel: 232 33 668 612 6 Richard Street Email: Nil Fax: Nil Freetown INCOD Name: Albert Dove Tel; 076 958 857 Gbanyawallu section Function: General Manager Tel: 030 298 013 Kailahun Email: Nil Fax: Nil Sarabowal International Name: Gloria Bayoh 16 malama Thomas Streetown Tel: 076 604 747 Function: General Manager Freetown. Fax: Nil Email: Nil
WFP Labour costs
Job Specification Cost for each service in SLL
Loading, offloading and stacking 7,000.00 (per metric ton). Repacking and Reconstitution 500.00 (per 50Kg bag filled) Repacking and Reconstitution 300.00 (per 25Kg bag filled) Freetown Port and Kissy Reconstitution of Veg Oil (per tin 300.00 Warehouses filled) Other Casual Labor Services 5,000.00 such as Movement of Non Food Items and equipment (per person per day) Other Casual Labor Services 1,500.00 such as Movement of Non Food Items and equipment (per person per hour) Warehouse and Office Clearing 200,000.00 and vegetation
Job Specification Cost for each service in SLL
Loading, offloading and stacking 5,000.00 (per metric ton). Repacking and Reconstitution 400.00 (per 50Kg bag filled) Repacking and Reconstitution 300.00 WFP Port Loko (per 25Kg bag filled)
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Reconstitution of Veg Oil (per tin 300.00 filled) Other Casual Labor Services 5,000.00 such as Movement of Non Food Items and equipment (per person per day) Other Casual Labor Services 1,500.00 such as Movement of Non Food Items and equipment (per person per hour) Warehouse and Office Clearing 200,000.00 and vegetation
Job Specification Cost for each service in SLL
Loading, offloading and stacking 5,000.00 (per metric ton). Repacking and Reconstitution 400.00 (per 50Kg bag filled) Repacking and Reconstitution 300.00 (per 25Kg bag filled) WFP Magburaka Reconstitution of Veg Oil (per tin 300.00 filled) Other Casual Labor Services 5,000.00 such as Movement of Non Food Items and equipment (per person per day) Other Casual Labor Services 1,500.00 such as Movement of Non Food Items and equipment (per person per hour) Warehouse and Office Clearing 200,000.00 and vegetation
Job Specification Cost Per Service in SLL
Loading, offloading and stacking 5,000.00 (per metric ton). Repacking and Reconstitution 400.00 (per 50Kg bag filled) Repacking and Reconstitution 300.00 (per 25Kg bag filled) WFP Kenema Reconstitution of Veg Oil (per tin 300.00 filled) Other Casual Labor Services 5,000.00 such as Movement of Non Food Items and equipment (per person per day) Other Casual Labor Services 1,500.00 such as Movement of Non Food Items and equipment (per person per hour) Warehouse and Office Clearing 200,000.00 and vegetation
Job Specification Cost Per Service in SLL
Loading, offloading and stacking 7,000.00 (per metric ton). Repacking and Reconstitution 500.00 (per 50Kg bag filled) Repacking and Reconstitution 300.00 (per 25Kg bag filled)
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Reconstitution of Veg Oil (per tin 300.00 WFP KAILAHUN filled) Other Casual Labor Services 5,000.00 such as Movement of Non Food Items and equipment (per person per day) Other Casual Labor Services 1,500.00 such as Movement of Non Food Items and equipment (per person per hour) Warehouse and Office Clearing 200,000.00 and vegetation
3.9. Telecommunications
3.9.1. Overview
The Sierra Leone Telephone Company (Sierratel) is a limited liability company registered on 1 April 1995. Sierratel’s operations are deemed licensed under the Telecommunication Act 2006. Sierratel is Sierra Leone’s sole fixed line telephone provider. It currently operates seven exchanges in the Freetown area with plans to add two more. Its only other operations in the country are in Bo and Kenema. Sierratel has a reported installed capacity of 23,000 lines, of which 14,000 are active, representing a fixed line telephone penetration rate of 0.43 per 100 persons1 which is very low when compared to the Africa average of 2 .782 per 100 persons. It is estimated that 96% of the Direct Exchange Lines are within the Freetown area. The national telecommunications infrastructure suffered extensive damage during the rebel upheaval. Microwave radio transmission equipment and solar power plants installed in the provinces were destroyed. Almost the entire telephone system is outdated, with only a few exchanges and part of the transmission network in Freetown being digitalised. The telecommunications sector was liberalised in September 2003. This liberalisation allowed the introduction of mobile cellular telephone services. Currently there are five competitors providing mobile services (Zain, Tigo, Africell, Sierratel and Comium). The combined mobile subscriber base is estimated at almost 1,000,000.
Telephone services Is there a landline telephone network? Yes No Does it allow reliable international calls? Yes No On average length of downtime periods for
landline connections Is there a mobile phone network? Yes No Zain (32.6%); Comium (16.2%); Africell (41.3%) and Estimated availability and coverage (Mobile) Millicom/Tigo (9.91%). It is relatively easy to subscribe a line with any dealer or commercial agent of one of the above mobile Procedure to obtain subscription (Mobile) telephone providers. No ID card is needed.
Internet Services Providers Are there ISPs available? Yes No Main Providers HOLRON; LIMELINE; IPTEL Type available dial-up ADSL GPRS V-SAT Special packages also available for costumers that have Maximum leasable ‘dedicated’ bandwidth special needs Estimated availability and coverage Procedure to obtain subscription Registration + fees payment
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3.9.2. Providers
Company Name & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Services Description Address Cellular
Prepaid plans
Post-paid plans
International roaming
Dedicated customer care
Fax and Data Call ZAIN Tel1:+ 232 22 233 222 Zain House, Name: forwarding Fax: 42 Main Motor Road, Title: Website: Wilberforce, Email: http://www.sl.zain.com Per second billing Freetown
Dynamic validity
Prepaid Roaming
Mobile Internet
Picture Messaging
GPRS
Cellular
TIGO Name: Identification Tel1: + 232 30 153 131 15/17 Pultney street Title: Credit sharing Fax: + 232 30 225 238 Freetown Email: SMS Website: http://www.tigo.sl [email protected] Conference call Per second billing Balance inquiry Call barring Voice mail GPRS
Cellular COMIUM Tel1: +232 33 333030 Sierra Leone Name: Fax: +232 33 333060 COMIUM Bldg. Title: Identification Website: 30D Wilkinson Rd. Email: [email protected] Conference call www.comium.com.sl Freetown – Sierra Leone Voice mail SMS Per second billing
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Cellular
Identification AFRICELL Name: Tel1:+232 77 777777 Credit sharing 1 Pivot Street Wilberforce, Title: Fax: Nil SMS Freetown Email: [email protected] Website: www.africell.sl Conference call Per second billing Balance inquiry Call barring Voice mail Choose your number
Name: Title: Tel1: +232 22-222-801 SIERRATEL Email: Fax: Nil Cellular [email protected] Website: www.sierratel.sl
Internet Provider
The company is the authorized dealer for Apple, Name: E Holst-Roness (Erik) +232 22 6274 Compaq, Epson and HOLRON LTD Title: +232 22 6086 Minuteman for Sierra Leone Email: as well as Icom Communications equipment.
10 HOWE STREET TEL: +232-22228441 LIMELINE EMAIL: [email protected] Internet Provider
Internet Provider
Based on IP/MPLS backbone, Voip Softswitch, Winmax WLL fixed wireless access network and high power SCPC satellite connectivity. IPTel provides high speed Broadband Name: Tel: +232-33-70-99-99 internet access in the Title: Tel: +232-76-61-33-41 following bit rates: IPTEL Email: [email protected] Tel: +232-76-70-99-99 www.iptelsl.net Low Cost 128k/70k
Basic 256k/70k
Bronze 512k/70k
Silver 750k/96k
Gold 1mbp/128k
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3.9.3. Telecommunications Regulations
The Telecommunications Act 2006 established the National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM) to provide for the licensing and regulation of telecommunications operators and for the promotion of universal access to basic telecommunications services, fair competition for the benefit of investors in, and users of telecommunications networks and services, and to improve the national, regional and global integration of Sierra Leone in telecommunications .
Regulations Regulations on usage or import of: Regulating Authority Satellite Yes No NATCOM HF Radio Yes No NATCOM UHF / VHF radio (handheld, base or mobile) Yes No NATCOM UHF / VHF repeaters Yes No NATCOM GPS Yes No NATCOM VSAT Yes No NATCOM
What are the procedures for the importation Normal Import procedures for non-food items of ICT equipment?
It is an essential prerequisite for any person who wishes to engage in any activity as a telecommunications operator to apply to the Commission to be licensed for the purpose. An application for license should be in the form of a Business plan showing:
1. The particulars of the applicant and, if a company, its promoters, directors and other officers;
2. A statement of the source and amount of the financial resources of the applicant and the details of the telecommunications network or system intended to be operated and the ability of the applicant to operate such network; and
3. Such other information as the Commission may require. (all other information required by the commission as stated in the guidelines and application forms)
3.9.4. Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems Narrative: technology used, hardware, software, possibility of sharing frequency, bandwidth, networks...
Existing UN Telecommunication Systems Organisations WFP UNDP UNICEF WHO FAO UNHCR VHF frequencies Yes No Yes Yes 4736; 5185; 7210; 7800; 5341; 7690; HF frequencies 8075 5160 6896 7605 9850 Repeaters Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes VSAT No Existing NGO Telecommunication Systems RED CROSS WORLD INGO Organisations CONCERN CRS SL VISION SECURITY VHF frequencies Yes HF frequencies 6521 8060 6798 7358 7378 Repeaters VSAT Yes Yes
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3.10. Local Supplies Market
3.10.1. Main Food Sources
Agriculture is a major part of the Sierra Leonean economy, with a reported three quarters of the population involved one way or another in agriculture. Before the war, the country had been an exporter of rice, coffee, cacao and palm oil. While some industrial farming did take place in Sierra Leone, most farming still remains semi-subsistence. Rice is the staple food. A combination of food crops, including maize, sorghum, cassava, and beans, are grown in a mixed cropping system. The southern and eastern parts of the country grow a wider combination of crops, while northern areas rely primarily on rice, cassava and millet. Rice is the most significant cereal in the Leonean diet, of great cultural importance and a major trading commodity. Rice is produced in three ways: 1) as dryland rice in “upland” fields intercropped with other cereals and food crops; 2) as swamp rice in interior swamps (“IVS”); and 3) as broadcast or transplanted flood rice in coastal areas (“mangrove”). Dryland rice production provides the largest share of domestic supply, while swamp and flood rice have the higher yields. Rice production faces considerable constraints to production and marketing. At present, an estimated 23% of domestic production is marketed. It is reported that producers are selling rice to finance reconstruction costs, with a resulting impact on food consumption levels. As such, imported rice is a significant contributor to rice consumption. At present, Freetown is the major destination of imported rice, and major sink for marketed domestic production. However, the opening-up of rural areas to commercial access has substantially increased the presence of imported rice (and other commodities) in these areas in the later part of 2002, and of local rice and other domestic food products to Freetown. The need for rice imports can be expected to grow in relation to: 1) the population (2 percent per year); 2) shifts from the current rice substitutes (bulgur, cassava) to rice as people have more disposable income; and 3) overall disposable income, allowing consumers to shift purchases to more expensive varieties.
Company Name & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Food commodities Address Name: Charbel Raad Tel1: +232-33-666111 Commodity Trading Title: Manager Fax: Imported Rice Company (CTC) Email: [email protected] Website: Tel1:+232-88- Name: Hassan Tajideen 444088444088 Tajco Title: Managing director Imported Rice Fax: Email: N/A Website: Name: Hussein Bazzy Tel1: +232-76-754545 Bazzy (Ibrahim Bazzy and Title: Managing Director Fax: Imported Rice Sons) Email: [email protected] Website:
3.10.2. Other than Food Sources Narrative (should be focused on relevant supplies only; e.g. NFIs, construction material and support supplies - it is not a full market survey): Market profile, manufacturer, retailer, importer, sole sources, goods availabilty, reliabiility...
Company Name & Item / Ca tegory Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Address description IPC Travel LTD Name: Nicholas Matar Tel1: +232-22-221481 22 Siaka Stevens Street, Title: Ticketing Officer Fax: N/A Travel Agency Freetown Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Sierra Leone Comments: T.Choithram & Sons LTD, Name: Kamal Aswani Tel1: +232-22-226948 5 Rawdon Street, Title: Manager Fax: +232-22-226943 General Merchandise Freetown, Email: Website: N/A Sierra Leone [email protected] Comments: E.A. Bamin & Sons Name: Elias Bamin Tel1: +232-22-226272 13 garrison Street, Title: General Manager Fax: N/A Spare Parts Freetown, Email: Website: N/A Sierra Leone. [email protected] Comments: Agal Construction Name: Agnes Hejazi Enterprises. Tel1: +232-76-611022 Title: Manager 42 Ecowas Street, Fax: N/A Construction Email: Freetown, Website: N/A [email protected] Sierra Leone. Comments:
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Hema Trading Name: Ibrahim Seisay Tel1: 29 Ecowas Street, Title: Accountant Fax: N/A Building Materials Freetown, Email: Website: N/A Sierra Leone. [email protected] Comments: Tanu International Name: Alpha Tanu Jalloh Tel1: +232-76-730603 9 Howe Street, Freetown, Title: Chief Executive Fax: N/A Stationery Sierra Leone Email: [email protected] Website: N/A
Comments: Sierra Leone National Name: C. A. Aubee Tel1: +232-22-222395 Petroleum Company LTD Title: Sales Manager Fax: +232-22-222689 Fuel, Oil and Lubricant Cotton Tree, Freetown, Email: Website: Sierra Leone. Comments:
3.11. Accommodation
Freetown has some ten or more listed hotels with high standards of service and accommodation, some of which are conveniently situated close to the downtown beaches, in particular Lumley Beach. These include the Hotel Bintumani, Cape Sierra Hotel, Family Kingdom Hotel, Sierra Light House Hotel, Kimbima Hotel, Cabenda Hotel and the Country Lodge Complex.
Cheaper accommodation in the capital is also quite varied with a handful of guest houses that offer simple accommodation that is usually reasonably priced and well served. These include the Palace Guest House, Franjia Guest House and Chinatown Guest House. There are plenty of other accommodation facilities catering to a more local trade, and some caution needs to be applied in your choices in this regard.
Out of town things can be very patchy, and although there are quite a few options, you need to be careful in your choices. In the second city and regional capital Bo there are also a number of listed hotels and guest houses offering good and reasonably priced accommodation. On the cheaper side the Hotel St. Milton is probably the only viable option.
Company Name & Contact Names & Email Tel & Fax Comments & Services Address
restaurants / conference Name: Tel1: +232 22 235589 facilities / internet / satellite COUNTRY LODGE HOTEL Title: Fax: TV / gym / beautifully Hill Station Email: Website: overlooking the city [email protected] www.countrylodgesl.com rates from $135
for tourist and business Name: Nil Tel1: +232 22 234933 HOTEL BARMOI travelers alike Title: Fax: 75 Cape Road Aberdeen air conditioned rooms, Email: Website: Freetown satellite TV, two restaurants [email protected] www.hotelbarmoi.com overlooking the ocean
Name: Tel1: +232 22 236676 restaurant / conference SIERRA LIGHTHOUSE Title: Fax: facilities / satellite TV / sea HOTEL Email: Website: fishing and golf close by Man O’ War Bay [email protected] www.sierralighthouse.com rates from $85
restaurant / conference Name: Nil Tel1: +232 22 273136 facilities / internet / satellite FAMILY KINGDOM Title: Fax: TV / car hire / sea fishing HOTEL Email: Website: and golf close by Lumley Beach [email protected] www.familykingdomresort.net rates from $80
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restaurant / conference Name: Nil Tel1: +232 22 230544 facilities / internet / satellite CABENDA HOTEL Title: Fax: TV Congo Cross Email: Website: rates from $86 [email protected] www.hotelcabenda.com
restaurant / conference Name: Nil Tel1 : +232 22 273482 facilities / internet / satellite KIMBIMA HOTEL Title: Fax: TV / casino / sea fishing Aberdeen Beach Email: Website: and golf close by [email protected] www.hotelkimbima.com rates from $110
restaurant / conference SOLAR HOTEL Name: Nil Tel1:+23222272531 facilities / satellite TV / car Man O’ War Bay Title: Nil Fax: hire / sea fishing and golf Email: Nil Website: close by
located opposite Freetown - five minutes from Tagrin Tel1: +23233598101 Name: Nil Ferry Terminal HARMONY HOTEL Tel2: +23233598102 Title: Nil conference centre, ocean Tagrin Website: Email: Nil view bar and restaurant, www.harmonyhotelsl.com satellite TV
Elsewhere the situation is varied and quite dynamic, and is changing fairly rapidly. There are quite a few listed hotels and guest houses scattered around the country, and if you want to book in advance, your choices and destinations will be limited. However at the very least you should book your first few nights’ accommodation in Freetown, giving yourself then the opportunity to ask around and come up with the best options.
4. Scenarios & Contingencies
The following sub-chapters attempt to map the potential scenarios as outlined in own or inter-agency contingency planning exercises, assess the impact and expected response.
4.1. Refugees and IDPs
Potential Most Likely Location Estimated Relief Items Who? Quantity Case Load GoSL ONS NaCSA Immigration RSLAF UNHCR MSF-B Blankets WHO Sleeping Mats UNFPA Plastic Sheets SLR Cross Kitchen Sets (Type-C) WFP Jerry Cans CARE Hurricane Lamps (Lanterns) Koinadugu, UNICEF Possible Buckets Bombali, MSF For Population Influx 20,000 Mosquito Nets(Impregnated) Tonkolili, IRC 20,000 from Guinea into Refugees Washing Soap Port Loko GOAL People Sierra Leone Sanitary Napkins Districts ACF Women Under-Wear WVI Plastic Rolls (4 X 50 M) IOM Tents( 4 X 4 X 1.9 M) UNIPSIL Rubhalls OXFAM Food SC-UK Latrines CARITAS PLAN WELTHUNGERHILFE CRS CONCERN HKI
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Potential Worst Case Location Estimated Relief Items Who? Quantity Case Load GoSL ONS NaCSA Immigration RSLAF UNHCR MSF-B Blankets WHO Sleeping Mats UNFPA Plastic Sheets SLR Cross Kitchen Sets (Type-C) WFP Jerry Cans CARE Hurricane Lamps (Lanterns) Koinadugu, UNICEF Buckets Possible influx Bombali, MSF For 100,000 Mosquito Nets(Impregnated) of up to 100,000 Tonkolili, IRC 100,000 Refugees Washing Soap refugees Port Loko GOAL People Sanitary Napkins Districts ACF Women Under-Wear WVI Plastic Rolls (4 X 50 M) IOM Tents( 4 X 4 X 1.9 M) UNIPSIL Rubhalls OXFAM Food SC-UK Latrines CARITAS PLAN WELTHUNGERHILFE CRS CONCERN HKI *Add as many rows as needed
Logistics Considerations (e.g. existing capacities / augmentation vis a vis scenario) To ensure timely movement of staff and Quick delivery of Non-Food Items from Bo and other destinations to Reception Centers or the delivery points and fast on-ward movement of the new arrivals from the border to designated camps/ locations.
Customs clearance of all humanitarian/ relief materials encounters no delay at entry ports in General Sierra Leone.
Humanitarian workers are present at major reception, transit centers and camps. Budget for resources, financial requirements, activities under this sector will be provided subject to availability of funds.
Hubs in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal would be used to launch cross border Storage operations (HUBS requirement +/- 15, 000 MT
Timely, dignified and safe movement of new arrivals away from border entry points. At least two trucks positioned at each prime entry point.
Transport Medical escorts and special transport facilities (ambulances and buses) to be arranged by IOM with the support of UNHCR.
4.2. Food Security
Potential Most Likely Location Estimated Relief Items Who? Quantity Case Load
Potential Worst Case Location Estimated Relief Items Who? Quantity Case Load
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Logistics Considerations (e.g. existing capacities / augmentation vis a vis scenario) General Storage Transport
4.3. Natural Disaster
Potential Case Estimated Most Likely Location Who? Quantity Load Relief Items
Potential Estimated Worst Case Location Who? Quantity Case Load Relief Items Activation of lead Clusters and ensure joint planning with all stakeholders (Government, UN, NGOs, Red Cross/Crescent, Commercial sector)
Develop and establish advocacy tools and mechanisms to be able to inform the community on changing situations and actions
Review status of National Pandemic Plans to identify gaps and work to address these as well as define a H1N1 Pandemic logistics role in these plans influenza in
Sierra Leone Review pandemic plans of different humanitarian actors and estimate the level of support that a logistic platform will be providing to the other clusters/agencies and the Red Cross Identify critical personnel from all organizations to sit on a coordination cell
Ensure adequate pandemic training (PPE, hygiene, etc.) for critical personnel
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Logistics Considerations (e.g. existing capacities / augmentation vis a vis scenario) Verify proper storage of medical supplies. Identify a safe place for PPE (Person protective equipment) and medical supply storage, in coordination with HR General Prepare a logistic plan for an eventual containment operation. Explore the possible impact of disruption on the supply chain and suggest possible solutions. Finalize standby agreement with transporters to operate in case of a containment operation.
Review current storage locations/capacity and assess potential risks and identify alternate storage facilities that may be optimally positioned in strategic locations. Checking with UNHRD on available stocks
Identify commercial security companies and/or government military (and assess capacity) and Storage agree on services they will be able to provide to ensure asset security
Identify critical functions and the staff required to perform the critical functions.
Identify key ‘pandemic’ transporters, particularly at local level, and agree on conditions. Train staff on PPE and hygiene.
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Stocks are prepositioned at the delivery points to ensure that minimum 1 month supply for area is available at any time Conduct security route risk assessments to identify high risks routes in a pandemic Transport
Use of leased/dedicated fleet for humanitarian aid convoy for cold chain item
4.4. Other (please specify)
Potentia l Most Likely Location Estimated Relief Items Who? Quantity Case Load
Public Disorder
The Security Risk Assessment conducted by the undersigned indicated that there is no threat to the UN in Sierra Leone. However, the SRA also determined that the primary threat to the UN was an outbreak of public disorder that the governments’ security forces could not handle. This threat should be considered as one with the potential to move along a continuum that starts with a UNIPSIL simple incident that inflames the sentiments of local SMT political or special interest groups who in turn initiate demonstrations that gather the sympathy of the general public and eventually deteriorate into riots and ultimately mob violence. Although Freetown is considered to be most likely site of large scale public disorder, planning must also take into consideration the likelihood that there could be critical deterioration of law and order in the provinces that would warrant relocation
Water Travel Incident/Accident DSS Communications
Center at (+)1 917 367 With over 400 miles of 9438 coastline and Lungi
International Airport located SLP; Head of Marine, 8 kilometers from Freetown ASP F.T Koroma, over open water, the 077225576/076720939 likelihood of a water travel accident involving UN staff and dependents cannot be RSLAF; Head of Naval discounted. Water travel is Wing: Commandant often accomplished with the Mansaray, use of the government 033/030/548535 ferries, the Hovercraft, commercially owned water Naval Ops: Lt.Davies, taxi services such as Pelican 033951135 Water Taxi, locally owned speedboats and canoes.
Contributing factors to a water travel accident often
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Potential Worst Case Location Estimated Relief Items Who? Quantity Case Load
Helicopter Incident
During any given week, the UN helicopter undertakes approximately 14 flights per week, DSS Communications carrying upwards of Center at (+)1 917 367 20 passengers per 9438 flight. While the likelihood of the UN SLP; Head of Marine, Helicopter crashing ASP F.T Koroma, is very low because 077225576/076720939 of the excellent servicing it receives RSLAF; Head of Naval and the high Wing: Commandant professional Mansaray, standards of the 033/030/548535 crew, the possibility of a crash cannot be ruled out. Since Naval Ops: Lt.Davies, the majority of the 033951135 flights undertaken by the UN Helicopter to and from Lungi Airport, the likelihood of a crash over the eight-kilometer stretch of water would be the most likely scenario.
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Logistics Considerations (e.g. existing capacities / augmentation vis a vis scenario) General Storage Transport
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5. Annexes
Annex 1: List of Contacts
Please provide the relevant points of contact (Name, Address, Telephone, e-mail, Website)
• Principal Government Official
• Government Agency dealing with emergency relief and/or disaster management
• Military and/or Civil Defense Actors
• Principal Port Authority
• River Transport Operations Contact(s)
• Air Cargo Operations Contact(s)
• Air Operations Authorities
• Principal Government Aviation Traffic Authority
• Road Transport Operations Contact(s)
• Railroad Transport Operations Contact(s)
• Government Contact for Rail-Transport Operations
• Warehouse contacts
• Milling contacts
• NGOs, other Agencies and relevant Organizations
UNCT in Sierra Leone
Person Title Agency Telephone Email
Mr. Michael ERSG/Resident UNIPSIL +232 22 231 311 [email protected] Schulenburg Coordinator
Mr. Bernard Mokam Country Director UNDP +232 22 232 311 [email protected]
Mr. Barnabas Yisa Representative UNFPA +232 22 233267 [email protected]
+232 22 235 730/721, Mr. Geert Cappelaere Representative UNICEF [email protected] 222 6825
+232 22 236401/2/3/4 / Ms. Christa Rader Representative WFP [email protected] 222395
Mr. Kevin Gallagher Representative FAO +232-22- [email protected]
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235822/235674/235828
Dr. Wondimagegnehu Representative WHO +232 22 235587 [email protected] Alemu
+232-22-234321/2/6, Mr. Valentin Tapsoba Representative UNHCR [email protected] 234337/8, 234353/8
Mr. Engilbert Country World [email protected] Gudmundsson Manager Bank
Mr. Andrew Choga Representative IOM +232/22234244 [email protected]
Ms. Mulunesh Country UNAIDS [email protected] Tennagashaw Coordinator
Country Ms. Eunice Njovana Programme UNIFEM +232 222 31311 [email protected] Manager
Head of Mr. Stephen Kargbo UNIDO +232 222 34603 [email protected] Operations
Mr. Sam Onwona Representative AfDB [email protected]
Resident Mr. Alvin Hilaire IMF +224 30 45 51 76 [email protected] Representative
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Person Ministry Telephone Email
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Mrs. Zainab Hawa And International Tel: +232 22 224778 Bangura Relations
Ministry Of Agriculture And Dr. Sam Sesay Food Security Tel: +232 22 222242
Ministry Of Internal Affairs, Local Government Mr. Dauda Kamara And Rural Tel: +232 22 227275 Development
Ministry Of Lands, Country Planning And The Dr Dennis Sandi Environment Tel: +232 22 225141
Ministry Of Dr. Samura Kamara Finance And Development Tel: +232 22 225236
Ministry Of Health Tel: +232 22 242119
Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender Dr. Soccoh Kabia and Children's Tel: +232 22 235061/ Affairs 235058
Ministry Of Capt. Allieu Pat Sowe Transport And Tel: +232 22 2212 45 Aviation Tel: +232 22 2227 58
Ministry of Trade Tel: +232 22 222755 David Carew and Industry
Tel: +232 22 222706
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Ministry Of Works, Mr. Alimamy P Koroma Housing And Infrastructure Tel: +232 22 240575
LIST OF AIR OPERATORS IN SIERRA LEONE (Dec 2009)
Arik Air (B737-800) Website www.arikair.com Telephone +232 33 194 559
Bellview (B737-200) Website www.flybellviewair.com Telephone +232 078 513 064
British Mediterranean (B757) Website www.flybmi.com Telephone +44 (0)1332 64 8181 IPC Tours Ltd +232 22 228 800 +232 77 911 911
DHL (ATR42) Website www.dhl.com/wrd/sl.html Telephone + 232 22 225902
Elysian Airlines (B1900) Website www.elysianairlines.com Telephone +232 22 228 737 / 857 +232 30 145 016
Kenya Airways (B737-800) Website www.kenya-airways.com Telephone +232 221 741 / 581 +232 76 536 899 +232 76 961 556 +232 76 817 399
Royal Air Maroc (B737-800) Website www.royalairmaroc.com/sl Telephone +232 33 194 559
SN Brussels (A330) Website www.snbrussels.com Telephone (Office) +232 22 236445/7/9 Mobile Number +232 76 801 492
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CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT (Contact List)
Director Civil Aviation Telephone (Office) +232 22 226 191 Mr. B.A. Tarawally Mobile Number +232 76 612 288 Other Number +232 33 462 951 E-mail nil
Senior Officer Civil Aviation Telephone (Office) +232 22 226 191 Mr. M.A. Bangura Mobile Number +232 76 813 593 Email nil Airworthiness Inspector Telephone (Office) +232 22 222 106 / 226 191 Mr. Joe Fombo Mobile Number +23276866969/30 346 448 Email [email protected]
SIERRA LEONE AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (Contact List)
General Manager Telephone (Office) +2322223881 Mr. J.M. Braima Mobile Number +232 76 636808
Deputy General Manager Telephone (Office) +23222223881 Mr. S.A. Swarray-Deen Mobile Number +23276603719
Airport Managers
Freetown Int’l Airport (Lungi) Telephone (Office) +232 22 222106 Mr. J.S. Sesay Mobile Number +232 76 636807
Annex 2: Relevant Websites applicable to this LCA http://www.nationalrevenuesl.org/ http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5475.htm http://www.diasporaaffairs.gov.sl http://www.daco-sl.org/ http://www.sierra-leone.org/ http://www.statistics.sl/ http://www.ama-sl.com/freight.htm http://www.searates.com/port/freetown_sl.htm https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sl.html#People http://www.irinnews.org/country.aspx?CountryCode=SL&RegionCode=WA http://www.otal.com/sierra/index.htm http://www.statehouse.gov.sl www.natcomsl.com
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http://www.freetownairport.com/ http://www.slpatransaction.com http://www.hivsl.org/ http://www.welcometosierraleone.org http://www.mofa-sl.org
Annex 3: Maps
Provide maps for the infrastructure assessed above, as well as any sketch or diagram logistically relevant. Pictures should also be supplied.
Port of Freetown (Queen Elizabeth II Quay)
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Airfield in Sierra Leone
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Annex 4: Miscellaneous Please provide additional information not falling within the headings above that is relevant to this LCA.
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