UNJLC SRI LANKA

LOGISTICS OVERVIEW April 2005

SRI LANKA – LOGISTICS OVERVIEW

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 2

SRI LANKA – COUNTRY PROFILE 3

ROAD NETWORK AND TRUCKING FLEET 10

PORTS 25

AIRFIELDS AND AVIATION 34

RAILWAYS 49

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES 54

STORAGE FACILITIES AND CAPACITY 64

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Introduction

This document provides an overview over important logistics assets in Sri Lanka as well as general logistics information. The data was collected during UNJLC´s tsunami response operation in Sri Lanka from 27 December 2004 to 30 April 2005. The overview contains information on Sri Lanka´s road network and trucking fleet, seaports, airfields and aviation, railways, storage capacity and customs regulations and procedures. UNJLC´s primary goal of producing and publishing this document is to provide logistics data for logisticians, institutional planners, technicians and decision makers operating in Sri Lanka as well interested readers in general. The information contained in this document is not exhaustive of all logistics relevant components in the country as it was compiled during a limited timeframe.

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SRI LANKA – COUNTRY PROFILE

Area Overview

The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a parliamentary democracy, with the President as Head of State. Colombo is the capital with a population estimated at 1.3 m. Sri Jayewardenepura- Kotte, in the outskirts of Colombo, is the officially designated capital and the site of Parliament. However it is currently only an administrative centre. Other important cities are Kandy (150,000), Galle (110,000) and Jaffna (100,000)

Geography

Sri Lanka (geographic coordinates 7 00 N and 81 00 E) is a pearl shaped island with a coastline of about 1,340km separated from the Indian sub-continent by the Palk Strait, less than 100km wide.

With an area of 66,610 sq km and a population estimated in 2003 at 19.9 millions, the country features coastal plains in the northern third of the country, followed going south by rolling plains with isolated ridges whereas in the centre and in the south is a mountainous massif consisting of metamorphic rocks, granite and quartzite which are resistant to erosion. The massif culminates at Pidurutalagala peak (2,524m).

Rivers extend from the central massif to the coast, the longest being the Mahaweli Ganga (335 km), which flows in northeastern direction. About 40 percent of the island is forested. Coastline is regular but indented by numerous lagoons and marked by sandy beaches. Throughout the country there are many dammed-in areas (popularly called tanks), which are used for irrigation.

The island does, evidently, not have land border. Entry points are the Sri Lanka International Airport, the port of Colombo and the port of Trincomalee. Other ports and airports are for domestic use only and are controlled by the Government Security Forces with restricted access.

Climate and Seasons

The temperature varies little in the course of the day. In Colombo it fluctuates between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius.

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However variations in rainfall levels and altitude result in climatic conditions which differ considerably from region to region. The summer monsoon, which is the most important one, arrives from the southwest so much so that that part of the country is an area with high rainfall levels all year round although May to September are the wettest months. This part of the island has an annual rainfall of more than 2.5m which combined with high temperatures, produces an almost equatorial type of vegetation. The rains then reach the hills, the western slopes attracting the heaviest rain in the island with Adam's peak holding a record of 7m of rain in one year. Because of the elevation temperature is cooler varying between 14 and 16 degrees.

In contrast, less rain falls in the northeast and southeast, the highlands acting as a barrier. These two regions have two highly contrasting seasons: the wet season from December to February, when the winter monsoon blows, with the dry season lasting several months in the middle of the year. Irregular rainfall has also created semi-arid areas.

Disaster (flood/drought) prone areas

Flood/drought prone areas are mainly in the plains. Lack of rainfall results in lack of water in dams and consequently affected rice production. On the other extreme, excessive rainfall in the plains can cause floods in certain areas. Climatic changes may result in change of temperature in coastal ocean water, consequently resulting in sea erosion, which affects the fishing industry.

Ethnic Groups

The population is divided between Sinhalese (74%) who seem to be originating from northern India and are mostly Buddhists, Tamil (18%) originally from the south of India and mostly Hindus. The remainder is made of Moors and Malays who are Sunni Muslims and Burghers who are descendants of European colonists. As for the Veddas, the aboriginal inhabitants of the island, they constitute less than 1% of the population.

The official and national language is Sinhala and is spoken by some 74% of the population whereas 18% are speaking Tamil, a national language. English is commonly used by government employees and is spoken by some 10% of the population.

Cultural Habits

Buddhist temples and statutes are considered holy and any footwear and/or headwear should be removed when approaching the temples and statutes. Taking photographs is generally allowed, but it is always recommended to ask. Western wear is generally accepted.

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The country has 18 national holidays, out of which 12 are on full moon day since tradition explains that all the memorable deeds of the Buddha were performed on a full moon day, his birth included.

History

Indo-Aryan emigration from northern India in the 5th century B.C. came to form the largest ethnic group in Sri Lanka today, the Sinhalese. The second-largest ethnic group on the island, the Tamils, were originally from the Tamil region of South India, and emigrated between the 3rd century B.C. and A.D. 1200.

Until colonial powers controlled Ceylon (the country's name until 1972), Sinhalese and Tamil rulers fought for dominance over the island. The Tamils, primarily Hindus, claimed the northern section of the island and the Sinhalese, who are predominantly Buddhists, controlled the south. In 1505 the Portuguese took possession of Ceylon until the Dutch India Company took over (1658–1796). The British followed them in 1796.

On Feb. 4, 1948, Ceylon became independent.

In 1972 a new constitution was introduced which changed the country's name from Ceylon to Sri Lanka and declared it a republic. It made also protection of Buddhism a constitutional principle. It created also a weak president appointed by the prime minister.

That constitution did not last and was replaced in 1978 by another one based on the French model, key element of which was the creation of a strong executive presidency

The Tamil minority's mounting resentment toward the Sinhalese majority's monopoly on political and economic power, exacerbated by cultural and religious differences, erupted in bloody violence in 1983. Tamil rebel groups, the strongest of which are the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, LTTE or Tamil Tigers, were fighting for a separate nation.

By early 2000, 18 years of war had claimed the lives of more than 64,000, mostly civilians.

After Dec. 2001 elections, Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as prime minister. His victory precipitated a formal cease-fire with the Tamil rebels, signed in Feb. 2002. The government lifted its ban on the group, and the Tigers dropped their demand for an independent Tamil state. Another significant breakthrough came in December when the Tigers and the government struck a power-sharing deal that would give the rebels regional autonomy.

Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam entered into a ceasefire agreement in early 2002. Recent negotiations on a final peace settlement, brokered by Norway are going on.

The Government

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Per the 1978 constitution, the president of the republic, directly elected for a 6- year term, is chief of state, head of government, and commander in chief of the armed forces. Responsible to Parliament for the exercise of duties under the constitution and laws, the president may be removed from office by a two-thirds vote of Parliament with the concurrence of the Supreme Court.

The president appoints and heads a cabinet of ministers responsible to Parliament. The president's deputy is the prime minister, who leads the ruling party in Parliament. A parliamentary no-confidence vote requires dissolution of the cabinet and the appointment of a new one by the president.

Parliament is a unicameral 225-member legislature elected by universal suffrage and proportional representation to a 6-year term. The president may summon, suspend, or end a legislative session and dissolve Parliament. Parliament reserves the power to make all laws.

The 1978 constitution clearly envisaged a system where the president and the prime minister were from the same party. Since the December 2001 parliamentary elections, however, the president and the prime minister have been from different parties. This has led to serious cohabitation strains. In November 2003, for example, President Kumaratunga (Sri Lanka Freedom Party or SLFP) suddenly took over three key ministries (Defense, Interior, and Mass Communications), precipitating a serious cohabitation crisis between the two sides. In February of 2004, President Kumaratunga dissolved Parliament and called for fresh elections. The UPFA (a political alliance of SLFP and JVP), while receiving enough seats in Parliament to form a minority government, fell short of the 113 seats necessary for a majority in Parliament. Mahinda Rajapakse of the SLFP became Prime Minister and former Prime Minister and United National Party or UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe became Leader of the Opposition.

The Judiciary

Sri Lanka's judiciary consists of a Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, and a number of subordinate courts. Sri Lanka's legal system reflects diverse cultural influences. Criminal law is fundamentally British. Basic civil law is Roman-Dutch. Laws pertaining to marriage, divorce, and inheritance are communal. Under the Indo-Sri Lankan Accord of July 1987--and the resulting 13th amendment to the constitution--the Government of Sri Lanka agreed to devolve significant authority to the provinces. Provincial councils are directly elected for 5-year terms. The leader of the council majority serves as the province's chief minister; the president appoints a provincial governor. The councils possess limited powers in education, health, rural development, social services, agriculture, security, and local taxation. Many of these powers are shared or subject to central government oversight. Predating the accord are municipal, urban, and rural councils with limited powers.

The Flag

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The lion on the flag refers to the origin of the Sinhalese people who, according to the legend, is issued of the union of a princess with a lion. The Tamil Liberation movement, in opposition to the Sinhalese lion, took the name of Tamil Tigers.

Economy

Sri Lanka is a lower middle-income country with per capita GDP of US$ 950. The adult population is largely literate (92 %) and life expectancy is 72 years.

The table hereafter shows the evolution of the GNP structure and reveals a progressive shift from Agriculture to Services, whilst the share of Industry remains stable.

Sector 1985 2000 2003 Agriculture 24.4 19.9 19.0 Industry 26.8 27.3 26.3 Services 48.8 52.8 54.7

In 2003 the GDP registered a healthy growth of 5.5%, with the economic activities benefiting considerably from the ceasefire agreement between the government and the LTTE, which resulted in sharp increase in both domestic and foreign tourism, and in international trade and financial services. The inflation continued to decline from 9.6 per cent in 2002 to 6.3 percent in 2003.

Unemployment is declining steadily to reach 8.4% in 2003 compared to 12.3% in 1995.

Agriculture has lost its relative importance in the Sri Lankan economy in recent decades. It accounts for 19.0% of GDP and provides employment to 35% of the working population. Rice, the staple cereal, is cultivated extensively. The plantation sector consists of tea, rubber, and coconut; in recent years, the tea crop has made significant contributions to export earnings thanks to generally high prices in world markets and increased production.

Industry has been centered chiefly on the processing of agricultural products, especially the cash crops—tea, rubber, and coconut. By the mid-1980s, however, textiles and garments had become Sri Lanka's biggest export. A great variety of consumer goods are also manufactured. Sri Lanka opened itself to foreign banks in 1979 and has developed an offshore insurance and banking industry. It has a persistent balance of trade problem, however, and the country is dependent on large amounts of foreign aid.

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The Services sector is the largest component of GDP (54.7%). This reflects an extensive government apparatus and social services but also includes the repatriated earnings of overseas workers, a large trading sector, and a rapidly expanding communications sector, as well as increased development of thermal power-generating capacity. Tourism continues to be a significant contributor to this sector as well, although it has not reached full potential due to the conflict. There is also is a small but growing information technology sector, especially IT training and software development and exports.

In recent years, the government has eliminated many price controls and quotas, reduced tariff levels, eliminated most foreign exchange controls and sold over 55 state-owned companies and 20 estate-holding companies.

Colombo boasts one of the most modern stock exchanges in the region, and the Sri Lankan Government offers a range of tax and other incentives to attract potential investors.

Nevertheless, poverty is high in some parts of the country. Whereas on average only 6.6% of the population live on less than one dollar a day, in some districts more than half of the population is living below the poverty line. Sri Lanka has a positive record of meeting the basic needs of its people, but some of the progress achieved since independence has been reversed in the recent decade, especially as a result of internal conflict.

The future of Sri Lanka's economic health is uncertain but is primarily dependent on continued tsunami relief and reconstruction, political stability, continuation of the peace process, and continued policy reforms, particularly in the area of fiscal discipline and direct management. Implementation of major reforms in the civil service and education sectors and more disciplined spending and improved revenue collection would help generate stronger economic growth. If export orientation strengthens, weaknesses in government will have less impact on growth.

A strong global economy should help Sri Lanka maintain and even expand its export base, while effective aid utilization will be critical in the post-tsunami reconstruction effort. Rising oil costs in 2004, coupled with lower government revenue, held Sri Lanka’s fiscal deficit at about 9% of GDP. Sri Lanka has a high debt burden (105% of GDP) and is reforming and modernizing its debt management structures.

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ROAD NETWORK AND TRUCKING FLEET

Road Network

Sri Lanka has a road network of approximately 100,000 kilometres sufficient for meeting 90 percent of the demand for transportation. Out of the total length of roads, maintenance and development of A and B class national roads and 4,480 bridges are vested with the Road Development Authority (RDA). Approximately another 15,000 kilometres of C and D class roads are under the purview of provincial councils. The balance is maintained and developed by the local governments and other government and private institutions. The recent war has caused many restrictions to the road network in the North of the country.

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Movement by road is restricted from South-North-South by a series of military checkpoints and roads that have been closed by the Sri Lankan army and the LTTE.

The expenditure incurred on roads by the RDA in 1999 amounted to Rs. 5,527 million, a 4 per cent decrease compared to 1998. About 95 per cent of these funds were incurred on rehabilitation, widening and construction of roads. The balance was incurred in respect of general maintenance and the maintenance of bridges. Meanwhile, allocations amounting to Rs. 1,000 million were also made for maintenance and development of provincial and local roads. The RDA also implemented a number of foreign funded projects during 1999 to improving the quality of national roads.

Although the road density and the road coverage is relatively better in Sri Lanka compared to other developing countries, the condition of roads, particularly the provincial and local roads, has not kept abreast with the growing demand for transportation, mainly due to resource constraints. The continuation of routine and periodic maintenance programmes is essential to avoid further deterioration. Work has commenced on the new Southern Road, which is being constructed East of the main coast road.

It is evident that most highways in the Colombo metropolitan area are operating at or near capacity, especially during peak periods. Congestion due to narrow roads is a general problem in the country and has serious safety implications. The reduction of congestion, safer roads and environment friendly transport system is a challenge for the future.

Roads and Bridges Damaged by the Tsunami

The damage to the road network caused by the recent tsunami was concentrated on the East, South and Northern coasts. Much of this damage had been repaired around mid-March 2005 to allow traffic to flow again. Many of the repairs are of a temporary nature and require upgrading on a permanent basis, according to an assessment carried out by UNJLC Road Engineers.

The following represents a short summary of the assessment: General road conditions in the cleared areas vary from acceptable to reasonable to good. Further defined: - Acceptable being tarred, wide enough (5m) for two vehicles to pass, but with irregularities in the surface, narrow shoulders and many obstacles on the road (i.e. people, bicyclists, mini-taxies, animal pulled carts, etc.). Travel speed on such roads is on average 40 km/hr. Most of Sri Lankan intercity roads are in this category. - Reasonable being tarred, six or more meters in width and/or with a firm and broad shoulder. Trucks and buses can pass from opposite directions without needing to tread on the shoulder. A good section of the road from Trincomalee to Kurunegala (direction Colombo vv) is like this. Travel speeds of up to 60 km/hr can be reached on these sections of the road. - Good roads are few and most found in the inner city of Colombo. Heavy traffic and regulated speed limits restrict travel at higher speeds in Colombo City.

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Road conditions in the uncleared areas can generally be considered passable but bad. With this we can define the conditions of the road to be un-maintained. Where the roads were tarred, they are now full of potholes. Un-tarred or gravel roads are pitted and full of indents and during or after heavy rains monsoons, impassable.

Travel by road from Colombo to Jaffna is (at the time of this writing) not possible. Travel to Jaffna is only possible by boat from Trincomalee. Special clearance is required from the government security authorities and the UN-Security officer.

For more detailed information on the Sri Lanka road network consult UNJLC comprehensive road network assessment at the following page of the UNJLC website: http://www.unjlc.org/content/index.phtml/itemId/31688

Trucking

Individuals or very small companies with less than five trucks own the vast majority of the cargo transport fleet. The Association of Container Transporters (ACT) claims that its members have a minimum of three trucks in order to join the association. These small companies tend to cooperate together to accommodate occasional requirements for large number of vehicles to fulfill specific contracts. The normal trend for small transport companies to expand, amalgamate or grow through takeovers has not taken place in Sri Lanka. This situation has made it difficult to quantify or produce reliable statistical information on the national fleet and without centralised records it is almost impossible to quantify the national transport fleet. The total vehicle population figures received from the Department of Transport (see below) are not reliable.

The age, condition and configuration of the national commercial transport fleet are matters for concern. Albeit being operational the condition of these vehicles would not be acceptable in most European countries according to UNJLC Transport Assessment (UNJLC website: http://www.unjlc.org/content/index.phtml/itemId/32551).

The assessment noted no shortage of transport in Sri Lanka. Approximately 50% of the cargo transport fleet was fully utilised prior to the tsunami. Since then the usage has only increased by a small percentage and there is still an excess capacity. It is generally accepted that the current transport fleet, with minor adjustments and natural replacements will be capable of supporting the National Rebuilding Plan.

Association of Container Transporters (ACT) and Ceylone Association of Shipping Agencies (CASA) – List of Members in 2004

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Company Contact No.

ABC Shipping (Pvt) Ltd 2438951-5, 2430170-7, Fax: 2438956, 2446117, 2446132

ACE Merchant Marine (Pvt) Ltd 2370600, Fax: 2370700

Adroit International Maritime (Pvt) Ltd. 2314301-4, 4717608-9, Fax: 2308133

Aitken Spence Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 4516364, Fax: 2308133

Alf Shipping (Pvt) Ltd 4516364, Fax: 4516364

Allied Shipping Agencies Ltd. 2320871, 2320866, 2320385, Fax: 2438654

Anna Marine Concern (Pvt) Ltd. 2424722-3, Fax: 2345969

APL Lanka 2440755, 2440796, 2331501, 2440806

Asha Agencies Ltd. 22503313, Fax: 2587891, 4515108

Asha Shipping Ltd. 2587122, Fax: 2503570

Barwill Merdiam 2503737, 2508137, 2500756, 2500774, 2529312, 2592313, Fax: 2508138, 2592315.

Belcon Agency Ltd. 2331984-7, Fax: 2449068, 2335605

BTL Lanka (Pvt) Ltd 2300415-8, 4716212-5, 2300692-3, Fax: 2300691, 4716211

Capricorn Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 4511026, Fax: 4511028

Cargo Boat Co. Ltd. 2422241, 2347003, Fax : 2332775, 2541319

Cargoserve Shipping Ltd. 4511012-7, Fax: 2501997

Centaurus Shipping (Pvt) Ltd 4511012, Fax : 2501997,

Ceyline Agencies (Pvt) Ltd 4511000-4, 2501838, 2501841, Fax: 2501883, 4511006

Ceyline Shipping 4511052, Fax: 4511053

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Ceylon Shipping Ltd 2689500-8, Fax : 2446337

Ceylon Shipping corporation Ltd 2328772-3, 2326194, 242314, fax: 2449486, 2447547

Ceylon Shipping lines Ltd. 2689500-8, Fax: 2689510, 267437

Ceylon Shipside Services Ltd. 2326628-9, 2324020, Fax: 2446337

Ceylon Ship Suppliers co. (1972) Ltd. 2448022, 2341646, Fax: 2447966

Clarion Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 2669202, Fax: 4717826

Clark Spence & Co. Ltd. 2308100-14, Fax: 2308133

CMA-GGM Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. 2686610, Fax: 2686797

Colombo Shipping Co. Ltd. 2435285, 2325206, 2328284, Fax: 2445544

C.P.Ships Agencies Ltd. 2332355-6, Fax: 4712525

Delmege Forsyth & Co. (Shipping) Ltd. 2693361-7, 2686152, 2686212, 2686176, 2686184, 2693897, 2686755, 2686757, 2699340, 2688691-5, Fax: 2698139, 2686149, 2699413, 5336526

Delship Services 2669383, 2693361-7, 2669812-3, Fax: 2669382, 2699413, 2698139

Durden Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 2300944, 2302798, 2380740, Fax: 2300943, 2302797, 2822646

Eastern Maritime (Colombo) Ltd. 2300070-74, Fax: 2300029

F.S.L Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. 2472573-6, Fax: 2472577

Freightplan (Pvt) Ltd. 2576438, 2577292, 2575482, Fax: 2576440

Freudenberg Shipping Agencies Ltd. 2320334, 2445281-3, 4537901-3, Fax: 2440083, 2447941

GAC Shipping Ltd. 4797900, 2332372, Fax: 4797910, 2332349

G.N.S. Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 2237464, 2230801, Fax: 2235580

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Greenlanka Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 23202100-15, Fax: 2302116-17

Gulf International Maritime (Pte) Ltd. 2301001-3, 4518891-2, Fax: 2301004, 4722882 Helanic Tramp Maritime (Pvt) Ltd. 4721298, 4722355, 4724407, Fax: 4718669 HRC Agencies Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. 2386060, Fax: 2386044 Hub Line Agencies (Lanka) Ltd. 2439237, Fax: 2439231 JBC Shipping Services (Pvt) Ltd. 2587964, 2582791, 2598983, Fax: 2502080 JRS Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 4718418, 2387858, 2335550, Fax: 2325937 Jeyabalasinham & Co. (Associate member) 2445710, Fax: 2445711

Lanka Orient Express Lines Ltd. 4715454-6, 2689192, 2693466, Fax: 2695795 L.B Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 2669808, 2669809, 2693361-7, Fax: Lewis Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 2669810

2693361-8, 2699500-1, 2699340, 2686212, 2686757, 2693897, 2686755, Fax: 2698139, Lion Shipping Ltd. 2686149, 2699413

4725600, 2434066, 2447543, 2437493, 2437494, 2438568, 2302445-7, Fax: Liverpools Navigation (Pvt) Ltd. 2437495, 2448974.

2577702-3, 2301294-6, Fax: 2577701, Lloyd Serendib Ltd. 2564571

Mackinnon Mackenzie & Co. (Shipping) 2588965, 2504095, Fax: 2594291

Maersk Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. 2307526-7, 2307529-31, Fax: 2307532

Maritime Agencies Ltd. 2423700, 2423699, Fax: 2348931

Maritime Lanka Ltd. 2677308, Fax: 2687503

2505745, 2505747, 2587996, 2589402, Fax: Mass Logistics & Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 2505746, 2583696, 2580507

2301819, 2301820, 2576007, 4715248,

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McCullum Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 5377001, 5368964-5 Fax: 5377005, 4715247 McLarens Shipping Ltd 52332351, Fax: 5359948, 5359958 McOcean Shipping Ltd. 2332351-4, Fax: 2332348, 2332363 Mercantile Shipping Agencies Ltd. 2332351-4, Fax: 2332348, 2332348 Misc Agencies Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. 2438931, 2438937, Fax: 2438769 Mitsui O.S.K Line Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. 2348933-8, Fax: 2348931, 2348932 Monsell International (Pvt) Ltd. 2304721, 2304949, Fax: 2304730, 2304731 MSC Agencies (Pvt) Ltd. 2452344, Fax: 4716696 Nagoor Pitchai Transporters Ltd. 2332351-4, Fax: 2332348, 2332363 Neon Maritime (Pvt) Ltd. 2445831, 2342202, Fax: 2346226-28 Neptune Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd. 2386689, fax: 2386693 Norlanka Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 4511040, 4522040, Fax: 4511041, 4511042 Northpol Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 5379000-01, Fax: 5379010 Nova Shipping (Pvt) 2341072, Fax: 2445482 N.Y.K. Line Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. 2553634-6, Fax: 5336889

Ocean carriers Ltd. 2674500-15, 2674700-06, Fax: 2688990, 2688991 Ocean Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd. 2522948, Fax: 2522813 Olympic Marine Services (Pvt) Ltd. 2331358, 2321215-6, Fax: 2331359 P & O Nedlloyd Keels (Pvt) Ltd. 2699076, 5366667, Fax: 2697668 Pan Global Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 2329881-6, Fax: 2448441 Penguin Shipping Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd. 4511401-4, Fax: 2564989 Pership (Shipping) Ltd. 2691402, 2699474, Fax: 2699604 Pioneer Buncker Services (Pvt) Ltd.

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2503313, 2590654, 2590652, Fax: 2587892 Premier Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 2437755, 2343396, Fax: 2541152, 2432040 Prudential Shipping Lines (Pte) Ltd. 2451492, Fax: 2440092

Pulsar Shipping Agencies (Pte) Ltd 4721237, 4721238, 2305478, 2305479, Fax: 4721586 Razak & Co. Ltd, MA 2576722, Fax: 2574213, 2576725 Roton-Vender (Shipping) Ltd. 2575404, 2575651, 2577075, Fax: 2575405 Sathsindu Ltd. 2434121, 2326507, 2345304, Fax: 2328996 Sea Consortium Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. 2335662, 4702300, Fax: 2342114, 238662 Sea Horse Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 2341181, 2484400, Fax: 2341191-2 Sealiner Shipping & Logistics (Pvt) Ltd. 2485200, 2387254, Fax: 2387253 Sea Services (Pvt) Ltd. 5362832-4 Fax: 5362831 Seaway Shipping Ltd. 2302160-9, 2302178-9 Shamrock Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 2449465, 2422976, 2327115, Fax: 2449175 Shipping Agency Services (Pvt) Tel / Fax: 2763588 Shipping & Cargo Logistics (Pvt) Ltd. 2577291-2, 2576438-9, Fax : 2576440 Shipping & Cargo Services (Pvt) Ltd. 2308150-64, Fax: 2308133 Siripala Shipping Ltd. 2386968-9, 4723448, Fax: 4723450

Skyships Services (Pvt) Ltd. 2440230, 2440734, 2440297, 2454297, 2454719, Fax: 2448305 South East Asian Shipping Ltd. 2436802, 2424210, Fax: 2348320 Sri Lanka Shipping Co, Ltd. 2448300, 2421616, 2432795, Fax: 2446350

S.S.Shipping (Pvt) Ltd, 2336853-62, 2344565-7, 2431925, Fax: 2437420, 2437479, 2437315

Star Lanka Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 2304854-7, 2304882-3, 4713422, Fax:

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2304858, 2304885

4725600, 2434066, 2447543, 2437493, Star Shipping Ltd. 2437494, 2438568, 2302445-7, Fax: 2437495, 2448974

4725600, 2447534, 2437493, 2434066, Swift Shipping & Trading (Pvt) Ltd. 2437494, 2438568, 2302445-7, Fax: 2448974, 2437495 Total Transportation Services (Pte) Ltd. 2389677, 2441725, Fax: 2466703, 2466903 Transmarine (Pvt) Ltd. 2336982-5, 4714623-7, Fax: 2336981 Transpac International (Pte) Ltd. 2472554-7, Fax: 247553

Triestino Lanka Shipping Co, (Pvt) Ltd. 2332400, 2436970, 2436970, 2435042, Fax: 2343267 Union Shipping Co, (Pvt) Ltd. 2302510-17, Fax: 2302509 Vauxhall Shipping (Pvt) Ltd. 5346171, 5346441, Fax: 2308133 Worldwide Oceanic Ltd. 2308100-14, Fax: 2308133

2689548, 2674968, 2674969, 2674969, Fax: 2674968

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Road Cargo Transport and Costs

The main cargo corridor in Sri Lanka is between Trincomalee and Colombo. The flourmill in Trincomalee transports flour mainly by 10-ton trucks to Colombo and other destinations. Between 150 - 250 trucks are loaded daily at the Trincomalee mills. Heavy containerised cargo is mainly transported within the Colombo industrial zone.

Road Transport is arranged through Transport Unions or agents. The unions (agents) represent various truck-owners and regulate the allocation of cargo to the owners. In recent years the cargo transport trade has suffered from the lack of demand. Some fleets were only utilising less than half their capacity. Since the tsunami fleet owners are cautious to react to the expected increase in demand. High interest rates and the lack of confidence in the future of the Haulage Industry, based on experiences in the past have made fleet owners unsure of the future. The absence of direction from government has not alleviated this problem.

In the present climate many firms were reluctant to issue transport costs. However, the price list below provided by the shipping company “Logiventures” which received the data from the Association of Cargo Transporters provides an indication of average transport costs. These sample cost have been cross referenced with other companies and UN agencies and found to be reliable at this time. The present cost of transport is acceptable. However it is anticipated that prices will increase as demand for transport increases and “generous” Agency, NGO and INGO spending encourages inflation.

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Distance Matrix

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PORTS

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), set up by an Act of Parliament in 1979, manages and operates the four predominant ports in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. These include the ports of Colombo, Galle, Trincomalee, Kankasanturai & Point Pedro. The SLPA is currently developing plans for a new port in Hambantota. The focal point of SLPA´s operations is in Colombo.

Colombo Port

The Port of Colombo lets out into the Gulf of Mannar and is considered Sri Lanka’s international hub for containers. Container offload time is approximately 3-4 days and the heaviest traffic days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Warehousing at the port is divided over 9 storage facilities with a total area of 34 317 m2.

Four terminals are currently operated in the Port of Colombo. The main terminal, Jaya Container, currently operates four main container berths and two feeder berths. There is approximately 1,292 m of quay wall, 350m of cross-berth quay wall and a dredged depth of 12-15 m. Capacity for dry container stacking is 44,120 TEU and 1,548 TEU for reefer container stacking. There are 45.5 hectares of container terminal area and 15,000 m2 of freight station area.

The Unity Container Terminal holds two container berths and one multipurpose berth. It has a dredged depth 9 – 11m and 590m of quay wall. There are 1.53 hectares of container terminal area and an 8,000 TEU stacking capacity. The South Asia Gateway Terminal operates berths with a length of 940m and a depth alongside of 15 meters. The total area is 20 hectares, with 12 hectares of stack area. The Peliyagoda container yard belong to the SLPA but it is located outside the port, a warehouse is located on the yard.

Location Details

Province/governorate Colombo

Town or city (closest) Colombo

Port Name Colombo port

Latitude (N/S Decimal Degrees) 5 55’N to 9 50’N Longitude (E/W Decimal

Degrees) 79 42’E to 81 52’E

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Capacity Convent. Container Bulk MT/month TEU/month MT/month 250,000 Total handling capacity of the numbers of

port 3,000,000 containers 2 650 000

Monthly activity of the port 2,220,525 200,000 470 000

Current monthly use by WFP 150

Potential monthly use by WFP 1,000 Spare capacity Monthly use if augmentation available Augmentation to be presented in narrative report

Discharges Rates (MT/Day) Bulk Bagged

to warehouse 6000mt 1500-2000mt

to trucks 6000mt 1500-2000mt

to rail-wagons Not commonly done

to barges Not applicable

to bagging Not Applicable

Port Specifications Bulk Conventional Nb Min Max Min Max Berths 25 Anchorages NO Draught at anchor metres

Draught at Berth metres 9 14 7 14

Length Over All metres 4072 4072 4072 4072

Beam metres not applicable not applicable not applicable not applicable

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Port Cargo Equipment (Operational)

Quantity Capacity

Shore Cranes 15 41 Ton Mobile Cranes 7-1-3 40-28-10 Ton Bagging Machines none Silo Facilities none

Vacuvators none m²

50 000 Available Storage (covered) m³

Available Storage (open air) 195 000 m³ Outside areas Other (specify) available

Container Facilities 20 ft 40ft Container facilities Yes Yes

Daily off-take capacity Nb of (Terminal to Truck) Containers 7000 (20' + 40') 7000 (20' + 40') Destuffing including all charges 150.00 Destuffing including all THC (Terminal Handling Charges) US$ charges 100.00 Storage US$ Included in price Incl. in price Other: US$

Container Freight Stations (CFS) Yes Yes

Number of CFS 4 4

Capacity (Nb of Container/Day) 60 60

Stevedoring Costs Stevedoring Cost US$

Bulk Free Out Into Silo 2-5 $ / 1000-5000 MT

Into Hopper

Bagged Free Out stacked in shed 5,20 $ / MT

Stacked on truck

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Contacts General +94-11-242-1201 Customs +94-11-242-1141

Galle Port

Located in the southwestern part of Sri Lanka, Galle is a major seaport and the capital of the Southern Province. It is the earliest European administrative centre in Sri Lanka and the major port and largest city in the country prior to Colombo’s development by the British in the 19th Century.

The Port of Galle has 3 multipurpose berths with a depth of 6,8 meters pt. The depth will change when a dredger starts to work in March/April 2005. Max length of ships to enter the port is 130 M, because of the turning capacity in the port. The max load capacity of vessels of this length is approximately 8,000 MT. There are no cranes in the port of Galle. There are two warehouses: one with a 12192m3 capacity and the other with a 6096 m3 capacity. Depending on funding the Sri Lanka Ports Authority has detailed plans to further develop the Port of Galle into a regional port, as well as an auxiliary port to Colombo.

Location Details

Province/governorate Galle

Town or city (closest) Galle

Port Name Galle Port

Latitude (N/S Decimal Degrees) 6 01’ N Longitude (E/W Decimal

Degrees) 80 13’ E

Port Specifications Bulk Conventional Nb Min Max Min Max Berths 3 Anchorages Draught at

anchor metres

Draught at Berth metres 6,8 6,8 6,8 6,8

Length Over All metres 130 130 130 130

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Beam metres

Container Facilities 20 ft 40ft Container facilities YES YES

Daily off-take capacity Nb of (Terminal to Truck) Containers Same as for Colombo THC (Terminal Handling Charges) US$ port. Same as for Colombo Storage US$ port Other: US$

Container Freight Stations (CFS) YES YES

Number of CFS

Capacity (Nb of Container/Day)

Cargo Handling

Week 24 hrs/day 1,50 / T US$ Shift

Weekend 24 hrs/day 1,50 / T US$

Stevedoring Costs Stevedoring Cost US$

Bulk Free Out Into Silo 2-5 $ / 1000-5000 MT

Into Hopper

Bagged Free Out stacked in shed 4,40 $ / MT

Stacked on truck

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Contacts Tel: 94 91 Ext. 2234936, 2232213, General 204 2232138 2234963 Resident Manager 208 0773171126 Asst. Finance Manager 2234610 240 Civil Engineer 2234460 220 Mechanical Engineer 2234460 221 Asst. Harbour Master 2234824 Asst. Security Manager 2234936 203 Sri Lanka Customs 2234922, 2234064 238 Harbour Police 2234122 211

Trincomalee Port

A seaport since Sri Lanka’s first foreign settlers appeared; the Port of Trincomalee was one of the most important British ports in Asia during the Second World War. Its importance in recent time has grown as the current day truce between the LTTE and the government has cleared the way for easier, more efficient travel in the North after two decades of hostilities.

The Port of Trincomalee has a berth at Ashraf Getty, about 5 km outside the town in China Bay (LOA 250 m, Draft 12.5 m) and can accommodate 40,000 MT vessels. The port also operates three side berths, LOA 90m and a draft 9m. There are three warehouses at the port that can hold a total capacity of 14 246 m3.

The port can handle break bulk, not containers, and the port has navigational equipment available in the form of two tug boats and three launchers. Costs that will apply are in the form of navigational charges, tonnage dues and stevedoring.

Any ship that docks in Trinco harbour must be self-sufficient in terms of loading facilities as the port is not equipped with such facilities. Container cargo handling is not possible.

Location Details

Province/governorate Trincomalee

Town or city (closest) Trincomalee

Port Name Trincomalee

Latitude (N/S Decimal Degrees) 8 33 ‘ N Longitude (E/W Decimal

Degrees) 81 15’ N

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Port Specifications Bulk Conventional Nb Min Max Min Max Berths 3 122 250 122 250 Anchorages Draught at

anchor Metres

Draught at Berth Metres 5,9 13 5,9 13

Length Over All Metres

Beam metres

Contacts General +94-26-222-2460

Kankasanturai and Point Pedro Port

Known in history as Jambukola, the port of present-day Kankesanturai was used mainly to serve North India and Port Tamralpiti in Bengal. Today it serves mainly as a navy base in the north of the Jaffna peninsula. The Sri Lanka Ports Authority aims to develop this Kankesanturai as a regional commercial port. As of yet, there have been no recent inspections on the port.

Close to the Port of Kankasanturai, the Port of Point Pedro has one pier 50m long and 20m wide with a draft of 2m. The pier can accommodate two barges side by side. Standard operating procedure at the port is for vessels to wait midstream 500m off the coast where they are offloaded onto the barges and then towed in. Port Pedro has a 3000 ft2 warehouse but it was damaged by the tsunami and is in need of repair.

Contacts General +94-11-244-0753

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Hambantota Port

Initially set for sometime in the future, damages created by the tsunami have encouraged the GoSL to speed up work on this project. Projected at a cost of USD $50 million and expected to take one year to complete, the groundbreaking is now planned to commence in less than two months. After deciding that Colombo Harbour had reached its maximum capacity, the SLPA will soon embark on the construction of a breakwater that will allow ships entrance to the new Port of Hambantota.

Chinese and Malaysian investors have already signed on to develop an oil refinery and a power plant, respectively, at the Hambantota port. The entire three-year project will involve the creation of jetties, terminals, docks and administrative buildings at a total cost of USD $1.5 billion.

SLPA Board Of Directors Name Designation Tele. No. (94-1) Email Mr. Dileepa Wijesundara Chairman 2325559 [email protected] Dr. Krishan Deheragoda Vice Chairman 2342537 [email protected] Mr. W.G. samaratunga Managing Director 2323213 [email protected] Mr. R.M.P.B. Wickrama Executive Director 2451910 [email protected] Dr. Irshad Musheen Executive Director 2325211 [email protected] Mr. Mahinda Colonne Director 2432960 [email protected] Mr. S.A.C.S.W. Jayatillake Director 2347881 Mr. S.B. Divaratne Director 2484515 Mr. G.D. Thilakasiri Director 2525065 Secretary to the Mr. M.W.F. Wimalasuriya 2435445 [email protected] Board

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AIRFIELDS AND AVIATION

Airports

International airport:

The only international airport of Sri Lanka is called Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and is situated 32 km north of the capital Colombo. All international flights are coming in and departing from this airport. BIA operates both civil and military traffic.

Profile:

Bandranaike International Airport ICAO ID CMB/CVBI Latitude N 07-10.8 Longitude E 079-53.1 Elevation 29.5 ft. Operating Agency Airport and Aviation Services Ltd. Control Tower Colombo Tower 118.7/121.9 MHz Runway - length 3350 meters - width 45 meters - orientation 04/22 - surface Asphalt Porous Friction Course Operating Hours 24/24

Domestic airports:

Ratmalana Airport is the main airport for domestic flights. It is situated 12 km south of capital Colombo.

Profile:

Ratmalana ICAO ID -/VCCC Latitude N 06-49.4 Longitude E 079-53.1 Elevation 91 meters Operating Agency Airport & Aviation Services (civil) and SL Airforce (military) Control Tower Ratmalana Tower 119.1 MHz Runway - length 1833 metres - width 30 metres - orientation 04 - surface Tarmac, SIWL 30,000 Lbs

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Remarks Both civil and military traffic Operating Hours 24/24

Profiles of other domestic airports:

Ampara (Alternate name Gal Oya)

ICAO ID VCCG Latitude N 07 20.13 Longitude E 81 37.33 Elevation 46 meters Operating Agency Civil Government Control Tower 118.1 MHz Runway - Length 1097 meters - Width 23 meters - orientation 07/25 - surface Asphalt Remarks Landing fees and Diplomatic Clearance may be Required Military and civil use No jet turbine operations allowed Operating Hours Service available to meet operational requirements

Anuradhapura

ICAO ID VCCA Latitude N 08 18.05 Longitude E 80 25 40 Elevation 99 meters Operating Agency Sri Lanka Air Force Control Tower 120.5 MHz Runway - length 1493 meters - width 35 meters - orientation 05/23 - surface Asphalt Remarks Type and availability of fuel unknown Military and civil use No jet turbine operations allowed Operating Hours Service available to meet operational requirements

Batticaloa

ICAO ID VCCB Latitude N 07 42.20 Longitude E 81 40.43

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Elevation 6 meters Operating Agency Sri Lanka Air Force Control Tower 118.1 MHz Runway - length 1095 meters - width 12 meters - orientation 06/24 - surface Asphalt Remarks Military and civil use No jet turbine operations allowed Operating Hours Service available to meet operational requirements

China Bay (Alternate name Trincomalee)

ICAO ID VCCT Latitude N 08 32.18 Longitude E 81 10.54 Elevation 2 meters Operating Agency Sri Lanka Air Force Control Tower 126.2 MHz Runway - length 2393 meters - width 26 meters - orientation 06/24 - surface Asphalt Remarks Jet A1+, Jet A1 with icing inhibitor 100/130 octane gasoline, leaded, MIL-L-5572F Military use No jet turbine operations allowed 25 feet high power line 800 feet from runway 24

Kankesanturai (Alternate name Jaffna)

ICAO ID VCCJ Latitude N 09 47.32 Longitude E 80 04.12 Elevation 10 meters Operating Agency Sri Lanka Air Force Control Tower 124.3 MHz Runway - length 2286 meters - width 30 meters - orientation 05/23 - surface Asphalt Remarks 100/130 octane gasoline, leaded, MIL-L-5572F Military and civil use No jet turbine operations allowed Operating hours Service available to meet operational requirements

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Katukurunda (Alternate name Kalutara)

ICAO ID VCCN Latitude N 06 33.07 Longitude E 79 58.39 Elevation 3 meters Operating Agency Sri Lanka Air Force Control Tower 118.4 MHz Runway - length 975 meters - width 44 meters - orientation 11/29 - surface Asphalt Remarks Civil training flights Military and civil use No jet turbine operations allowed Operating Hours Service available to meet operational requirements

Koggala

ICAO ID no ICAO locator Latitude N 05 59 37 Longitude E 80 19 12 Elevation 3 meters Operating Agency Sri Lanka Air Force Control Tower 118 MHz Runway - length 958 meters - width 43 meters - orientation 07/25 - surface Asphalt Remarks Military and civil use No jet turbine operations allowed Operating Hours Service available to meet operational requirements

Minneriya (Alternate name Hingurakgoda)

ICAO ID no ICAO locator Latitude N 08 02.59 Longitude E 80 58.52 Elevation 52 meters Operating Agency Sri Lanka Air Force Control Tower 118.1 MHz Runway - length 2286 meters - width 46 meters - orientation 07/25 - surface Asphalt

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Remarks Military use No jet turbine operations allowed Sigiriya

ICAO ID no ICAO locator Latitude N 07 57 24 Longitude E 80 43.42 Elevation 192 meters Operating Agency Sri Lanka Air Force Control Tower 118.1 MHz Runway - length 1806 meters - width 44 meters - orientation 04/22 - surface Asphalt Remarks Military and civil use Operating Hours Service available to meet operational requirements

Vavuniya

ICAO ID no ICAO locator Latitude N 08 44.29 Longitude E 80 29.50 Elevation 91 meters Operating Agency Sri Lanka Air Force Control Tower 118.1 MHz Runway - length 1542 meters - width 24 meters - orientation 04/22 - surface Asphalt Remarks Military use No jet turbine operations allowed Operating Hours From Sunrise to Sunset

Wirawila

ICAO ID VCCW Latitude N 06 15.16 Longitude E 81 14.06 Elevation 15 meters Operating Agency Sri Lanka Air Force Control Tower 118.1 MHz Runway - length 1219 meters - width 28 meters - orientation 07/25 - surface Asphalt Remarks Military and civil use No jet turbine operations allowed

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Operating Hours From Sunrise to sunset Relevant Contacts in the Field of Aviation

Sri Lanka Air Force Tel: 011-2441044, 011- Headquarters 2495495 Wing commander Captain Tel: 011-2393068 Wegirama (cooperative) Gp Capt KA Gunatilleke, Tel: 011-2441044, 2495495 Base Commander Katunayeka Gp Capt MLK Perera, Base Tel: 011-2441044, 2495495 Commander Ratmalana

Airport and Aviation Tel: +94-11-2623030 Services Ltd

Ministry of Ports & Aviation No.45, Leyden Bastian Road, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka, Tel & Fax: 94-11 2432249/2438344 Mr. Daya Wijesekara Tel: 94-11-2435134 Senior Assistant Secretary Fax: 94-11-2391553 (Information) E-mail: [email protected]

Civil Aviation Authorities, 64 Galle Road, Colombo CAA Ministry of Tourism building (opposite from Colombo Plaza Hotel car park) 6th, 7th and 8th floor Tel: 011-2433213 Mr. Parakrama Tel:011- Dissanayake 2436324/0777352083 Assistant director of aerodromes and navigation services

Sri Lanka Airlines: Contacts, Schedules and Prices

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14, Trelawney Place Lion Air Colombo 4. Tel: 4 515615 Email: lionair@sierra.lk

Daily flights fm Ratmalana to Jaffna and back: ETD 0745 Ratmalana ETA 0845 Jaffna ETD 0940 Jaffna ETA 1040 Ratmalana ETD 1300 Ratmalana ETA 1400 Jaffna ETD1445JaffnaETA1545Ratmalana

Prices

10 000 Rs for return fare Ratmalana Airport Colombo – Jaffna

Aero Lanka 500, Galle Road Wellawatte Tel: 250 5632 Email: [email protected] www.serendibexpress.com

Tel: Jaffna Branch 021 2226242 Trinco Branch 026 2221519

Aero Lanka Flight Schedule NO AY FLT NO DEPARTURE ARRIVAL FLTS RNL 101 RMA 0700 KKS 0800 RNL 102 KKS 0830 RMA 0930 RNL 103 RMA 1030 CYB 1105 CYB 1130 KKS 1205 3 MON RNL 104 KKS 1230 CYB 1305 CYB 1330 RMA 1405 RNL 105 RMA 1500 KKS 1600 RNL 106 KKS 1630 RMA 1730 RNL 101 RMA 0700 KKS 0800 RNL 102 KKS 0830 RMA 0930 RNL 103 RMA 1030 CYB 1105 CYB 1130 KKS 1205 3 TUE RNL 104 KKS 1230 CYB 1305 CYB 1330 RMA 1405 RNL 105 RMA 1500 KKS 1600 RNL 106 KKS 1630 RMA 1730 WED RNL 101 RMA 0700 KKS 0800 RNL 102 KKS 0830 RMA 0930 RNL 103 RMA 1030 CYB 1105

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CYB 1130 KKS 1205 3 RNL 104 KKS 1230 CYB 1305 CYB 1330 RMA 1405 RNL 105 RMA 1500 KKS 1600 RNL 106 KKS 1630 RMA 1730 RNL 101 RMA 0700 KKS 0800 RNL 102 KKS 0830 RMA 0930 RNL 103 RMA 1030 CYB 1105 CYB 1130 KKS 1205 3 THU RNL 104 KKS 1230 CYB 1305 CYB 1330 RMA 1405 RNL 105 RMA 1500 KKS 1600 RNL 106 KKS 1630 RMA 1730

FRI RNL 101 RMA 0700 KKS 0800 RNL 102 KKS 0830 RMA 0930 RNL 103 RMA 1030 CYB 1105 CYB 1130 KKS 1205 3 RNL 104 KKS 1230 CYB 1305 CYB 1330 RMA 1405 RNL 105 RMA 1500 KKS 1600 RNL 106 KKS 1630 RMA 1730 RNL 101 RMA 0700 KKS 0800 RNL 102 KKS 0830 RMA 0930 RNL 103 RMA 1030 CYB 1105 CYB 1130 KKS 1205 3 SAT RNL 104 KKS 1230 CYB 1305 CYB 1330 RMA 1405 RNL 105 RMA 1500 KKS 1600 RNL 106 KKS 1630 RMA 1730 SUN RNL 101 RMA 0700 KKS 0800 RNL 102 KKS 0830 RMA 0930 RNL 103 RMA 1030 CYB 1105 CYB 1130 KKS 1205 3 RNL 104 KKS 1230 CYB 1305 CYB 1330 RMA 1405 RNL 105 RMA 1500 KKS 1600 RNL 106 KKS 1630 RMA 1730

Aero Lanka Airfare SECTOR PAX TYPE FARE IN LKR NEW FARE F/BASIS COLOMBO / JAFFNA ADULT LKR 5350+500 5.850,00 OW COLOMBO / JAFFNA / COLOMBO ADULT LKR 9000+1000 10.000,00 RT COLOMBO / CHILD LKR 4050+500 4.550,00 OW

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JAFFNA COLOMBO / JAFFNA / COLOMBO CHILD LKR 6900+1000 7.900,00 RT COLOMBO / JAFFNA INFANT LKR 800 800,00 OW COLOMBO / JAFFNA / COLOMBO INFANT LKR 1300 1.300,00 RT COLOMBO / TRINCOMALEE ADULT LKR 4390+500 4.890,00 OW COLOMBO / TRINCOMALEE /COLOMBO ADULT LKR 7000+1000 8.000,00 RT

COLOMBO / TRINCOMALEE CHILD LKR 3800+500 4.300,00 OW COLOMBO / TRINCOMALEE /COLOMBO CHILD LKR 5650+1000 6.650,00 RT COLOMBO / TRINCOMALEE INFANT LKR 680 680,00 OW COLOMBO / TRINCOMALEE / COLOMBO INFANT LKR 1080 1.080,00 RT JAFFNA / TRINCOMALEE ADULT LKR 4390+500 4.890,00 OW COLOMBO / TRINCOMALEE / JAFFNA ADULT LKR 9000+1000 10.000,00 RT COLOMBO / TRINCOMALEE / JAFFNA ADULT LKR 5350+500 5.850,00 OW

Note: With effect from 18 April 2005 all tickets are subject to fuel surcharge of Rs 1000/ - per RT ticket and Rs 500/ - per OW ticket, which surcharge is non-refundable. Free baggage allowance for checked luggage is 20 Kg.

Sri Lanka Air Taxi Email: [email protected] Telephone: +94 19733 3355 Fax: +94 19733 5615

Herman J C Pereira, General +94 1 9733 2639 Inquiries Nilantha, Reservations +94 777 289777

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All flights on request with amphibious plane (8 seats) at US 1000 - p/hr + waiting fee to following destinations or in between them from Ratmalana or BIA: Kandy Victoria Reservoir (by the Victoria Golf Club Koggala Koggala Lake Bentota Bentara River Trincomalee China Bay Airfield Anuradhapura Airfield Hingurakgoda Airfield Wirawila Airfield Ampara Airfield

Time Savings (approximate)

By air By road BIA (Colombo) – Kandy 30 minutes 3 hours BIA (Colombo) – 35 minutes 4 hours Koggala BIA (Colombo) – Bentota 25 minutes 3 hours BIA (Colombo) – 45 minutes 6 hours Trincomalee BIA (Colombo) – 30 minutes 5 hours Anuradhapura BIA (Colombo) – 35 minutes 5 hours Hingurakgoda BIA (Colombo) – 50 minutes 8 hours Wirawila BIA (Colombo) – Ampara 55 minutes 9 hours

Expo Air International Cargo Airline 466, Galle Road Colombo - 3 Air Cargo, domestic and International Contact Person: Mr Shamike Tel: 01 - 576941 /2

Deccan Aviation (helicopter services) Contact: Deccan Aviation (helicopter services) The Landmark, Level 6, 385 Galle Road Colombo 3, Sri Lanka Tel: +94-11-2370000 Fax: +94-11-2370011 E-mail: [email protected]

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All flights must be requested 2 hours in advance (max 4 passengers) to any destination where a helicopter has enough space to land. USD 1200 - p/hr + waiting fee on location.

Base Stations: Colombo airport, Ratmalana BIA, Katunayake

Info on Flights from BIA to some Relevant International Destinations

Destinations Airlines Daily Minimum Minimum departures duration stops Bangkok Thai Airways Intl, Sri Lankan Approx. 8 3h 20min Non stop Airl, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, or 1 stop Malaysia Airl, Air India Dubai Sri Lankan Airl, Emirates, Gulf Approx. 7 4h 30min Non stop Air, Czech Airl, Oman Air or 1 stop Geneva Sri Lanka Airl, Swiss, Royal Approx. 7 13h 1 or 2 Jordanian, Kuwait Airl, Gulf 50min stops Air, Qatar, LTU Jakarta Emirates, Sri Lankan Airl, Approx. 8 6h 30 min All 1 stop Singapore Airl, Thai Airways Intl Male Sri Lankan Airl, Czech Airl, Approx. 7 1h 25min All non Emirates stop Nairobi Sri Lankan Airl, Czech Airl, Approx. 8 12h 2 stops Gulf Air, Emirates, Jet Air 50min Rome Royal Jordanian, Kuwait Approx. 9 11h 1 or 2 Airways, Sri Lankan Airl, 55min stops Swiss, Emirates, Indian Airl

Airline Offices Sri Lanka, Colombo

Aeroflot – 7A, Flower Road, Colombo 7. Tel: 267 1201-2.

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Air India – Y.M.B.A. building, Fort, Colombo, Tel: 232 5832

British Airways – 115, Trans Asia Hotel, Colombo – 2. Tel: 232 0231-4

Cathay Pacific Airways – 186, Vauxhall Street, Colombo 2. Tel: 233 4145

Condor – 57A, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 3. Tel: 244 8167/ 232 9804.

Czech Airlines – 24/46, Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 2. Tel: 238 1200

Emirates – 9th Floor, Hemas House, 75, Braybrooke Place, Colombo 2. Tel: 230 0200-5

KLM – 29, Braybrooke Street. Colombo 2. Tel: 243 9747 / 243 9762

Lufthansa – 61, EML Bldg, 2nd Floor, W.A.D Ramanayake Mawatha, Colombo 2.Fax: 230 0505

LTU – HEMTOURS, 75 M1, York Street, Colombo 01, Tel.: +94 11 47313-66, -77, -88

Malaysian Airlines – Hemas Building, 81, York Street, Colombo 1. Tel: 234 2291.

Oman Air - Millennium Transportation, Ltd.,Trans Asia Hotel, 115 Sir Chittampalam A, Gardiner, Mawatha, Colombo – 2, Tel: +941-348495

Qatar Airways - 61, EML Bldg, W.A.D Ramanayake Mawatha, Colombo2.Tel: 230 5723-7

Qantas Australian Airlines – 115,Trans Asia Hotel, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 2. Tel: 234 8490-3.

Singapore Airlines – 315, Vauxhall Street, Colombo 2.Tel: 230 0757

Sri Lankan Airlines – 19-22, East Tower, World Trade Centre, Echelon Square, Colombo 1. Tel: 242 1161/ 019 7 335500

Thai Airways International - JAIC Hilton Tower, Shop No.18, 200, Union Place, Colombo 2. Tel: 230 7100 - 230 7108

Airport Ground Handling and Landing Charges

Commercial flights carrying humanitarian cargo to Sri Lanka are subject to landing/parking and ground handling charges as well as warehouse handling and storage fees if not collected after three days (see formula below).

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Landing charges exemptions: Foreign military aircraft, Civil aircraft owned and operated by a foreign government when on a purely non-commercial flight and Aircraft engaged in emergency, search and rescue humanitarian purposes. Parking charges exemptions: Military aircraft and civil aircraft owned and operated by a foreign government when on a purely non-commercial flight.

Maximum all-up weight (Lbs) Charges per landing (Local currency: Rs, Cts.) Up to 2.500 118,00 2.501 to 7.500 240,00 7.501 to 15.000 420,00 15.001 to 25.000 705,00 25.001 to 50.000 2.270,00 50.001 to 100.000 6.810,00 100.001 to 200.000 16.302,00 Exceeding 200.000 16.302,00 and Rs.207,00 per 2.200 Lbs in excess of 200.000 Lbs

Block Charges applicable for relief commodities carried by commercial operators:

o Parking charges: First 3 hours are free of charge. Should the aircraft park for more than 3 hours and up to six hours beyond the initial 3 hours it will be subject to a charge equivalent to 10% of landing charge.

o Ground handling charges: All ground handling charges of Sri Lankan Airlines are to be settled in USD before departure and no credit facilities are available. The charges are as follows:

Flights Ops USD 130/ = rechargeable Equipment charges (on request not rechargeable)

Ground Handling Charges at BIA Charges USD CPU 100 per hour ASU 65 per start ACU 105 per hour Pushout per flight -Narrow body – 110 per push -Wide body – 140 per push Tow bar - To be provided by carrier

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Head set - 25 per push Crew/Pax Transport - Large coach – 20 per trip - Small coach – 10 per trip Steps (engineering/Pax) Included in the block charge (two of each type) Security (Pax & baggage Physical check of Pax check baggage - USD 110 wide body - USD 75 narrow body Labour charge -(LAE) Engineering - 60 per hour -Skilled labour - 40 per hour -Unskilled labour - 25 per hour

Warehouse handling charges for relief commodities carried by commercial operators and stored at Sri Lanka Cargo warehouse

Registration (registration 350 RS of airway bills, location of cargo and notification to consignee) Offloading and 3 RS per kg 7 MT dispatching of cargo to warehouse Storage: 10 MT First 3 days Free 12.5 MT 1st week after initial 3 days 5 RS per kg 1.4 MT 2nd week 10 RS per kg 479 MT 4441 (Pkgs) 3rd week 17 RS per kg 74 MT 4th week 24 RS per kg Storage in cool area 4 RS per kg per day / minimum charge 250 VAT charges 15% of total charges

Most Commonly Used Clearing and Forwarding Agents within Sri Lanka

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ACE CARGO (PVT) LTD FedEX 315 Vauxhall Street 2 Address n/a Colombo Tel: 452 2222 Tel: 230 8444 Fax: 233 0586 ANTRON EXPRESS ARAMEX 3 1/1 Deal Place 87 Horton Place Tel: 237 0840/7 Colombo Fax: 237 0845 Tel: 267 9777, 472 8100 Email: [email protected] Fax: 471 6347, 267 9601 Http: www.aramex.com

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RAILWAYS

Initially constructed by the British in 1864 and dubbed Ceylon Government Railways, the modern day Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) is operated by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Transport and serves as the core link between the country's seaports and major inland cities. The rail transport in Sri Lanka is mainly aimed at passenger transport while cargo transport has taken a decline over the past decade. Main rail transport activities take place in Colombo suburban areas for commuter transport. This includes a radius of some 30 kilometers from Colombo. GoSL subsidizes passenger train service to afford workers to commute to and from work in support of the economy. There are some 329-commuter trains, of which some 250 trains operate in the south and 50 on long distance routes.

Rail Infrastructure

The general rail infrastructure is in serious need of rehabilitation. Most of the system was originally laid as Broad Gauge at 5'6" with a smaller portion laid as Narrow Gauge at 2'6”, but the main tracks were raised to Dual Gauge in 1991.

Prior to the tsunami the state of the rail network was already suffering from the following problems: Insufficient number and poor performance of the rolling stock, decaying and weak rail track, an out-dated centralised traffic control and communications system and poor worker productivity. This in turn has resulted in high unreliability, poor punctuality, deteriorated quality and increasing safety risks. Upgrades to the entire system are long overdue and as a result suburban trains are incredibly limited in their speed.

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Rail Network

The entirety of the network includes 1,449 km of track. Thirty percent of operational track is under speed restrictions, 10% is restricted to only 10 mph and every part of the track presents a significant safety risk. For example there is 95 km length of railway track and 32 stations and halts within the Southern Region. The average station spacings are 2 km in Colombo District and 3 km in Southern Province.

The Northern Line has a track from Polgahawela to Vavuniya stretching 184 km and a track from Vanuniya to Kankasanturai measuring 160 km. The Talaimannar Line is 106 km; the Batticaloa Line (Maho to Batticaloa) is 211 km and the Trincomalee Line (Galoya Junction to Trinco) is 70 km.

The present status of the northern and eastern sector is in poor shape. Of the total network of passenger lines, only 391 of 4200 km are operational. Thirty percent of operational track is under speed restrictions, 10% is restricted to only 10 mph and every part of the track presents a significant safety risk.

Customer service in the North & Eastern sector is very poor which makes it even less attractive alternative for VA services.

Reconstruction in the North comes down to restoring Intercity services by way of increasing mobility between the North and the South, thereby increasing convenience, efficiency, tourism and economic benefits. Local service to the Jaffna peninsula must also be restored; freight services from North to South must also be addressed in order to transport essential items to needed areas as well as industrial and agricultural development.

Reconstructing the North means developing the Vavuniya-Kankasanturai line and the Madavachchiya-Talaimannar line. Other proposed reconstruction programs for the North include reopening the Galgamuwa Quarry and extending the current railway up to Omanthai. Development plans for the East involve rehabilitating existing tracks, thereby removing the cautions and safety problems plaguing the system. An upgrade of the infrastructure is much needed, most importantly removing the bottlenecks and increasing the current speed to a more productive 100 km/hr.

As of February 21 05, the track between Colombo Fort and Matara commenced operations again, having been successfully repaired to pre-tsunami levels.

Rail Routes of Sri Lanka - Past & Present:

1. Colombo - Kandy. The route is about 119 km.

2. Colombo - Badulla. The route is about 291 km.

3. Colombo – Vavuniya/Kankasanturai. This route is about 412 km.

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4. Colombo - Puttalam (1926). A route of 134 km along the North-Western coast.

5. Colombo – Batticaloa. 349 km.

6. Colombo – Trincomalee. 294 km.

7. Colombo - Talaimannar Pier. 336 km. A ferry service connected India through Dhanushkodi at one time and this was known as the Indo-Ceylon Railway.

8. Colombo - Matara. 161 km.

9. Colombo to Sapugaskanda deviated at Kelaniya, finished 1980. No train has been reported to run on this line yet.

10. Kandy to Matale. A 27 km lightly laid route. The Matale Railway is still maintained as a light railway with unballasted track, and only light locomotives are permitted.

11. Colombo Fort - Kolonnawa Oil Installations. About 5 km.

12. Colombo Fort - The Harbour Complex. About 10 km.

13. Kelani Valley Railway (Narrow Gauge) - Yatiyantota (through Colombo). 72 km.

14. Colombo - Opanake. 138 km.

15. Anuradapura to Mihintale. Laid in 1993, about 11 km.

Rail Cargo Transport

The use of the Sri Lankan Railways to transport cargo has declined drastically in recent years due to the poor railway infrastructure. The track and rolling stock have been neglected for years and there is a lack of mechanical handling equipment including container-lifting equipment. In addition there is a shortage of storage capacity at major logistical hubs.

Rail cargo is operational, though in insignificant measures, and is currently limited to the transport of fuel (including aviation gas) and bagged wheat from the flourmill in Trincomalee to Colombo.

There is a six-year plan to reorganize the rail operations in Sri Lanka emphasising revenue generating cargo transport. An “Open Access Policy” is in place, in which increased commercial cargo use of the railways is encouraged. Out of 130 operational locomotives 10 are used for cargo transport. There are some 376 BCD cargo wagons of 45-t capacity each. 120 of these require repair.

Railways are usually competitive on distances exceeding 500km. Sri Lanka is a small country where any cargo leaving Colombo by road can reach its destination

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within the day. Road trucks deliver their loads direct to the warehouses and the road transporters are responsible for the loading and offloading of vehicles. By contrast, SLR service is slow, does not supply cargo handlers and in most instances delivers cargo only to stations which necessitates additional transhipment arrangements. Moreover, railway bridges are old and have not been designed for container traffic.

During 1999, freight transportation of SLR stood at 103 million freight ton kilometers constituting a 2 per cent decline from the previous year. Except for 1998, freight transportation by SLR has been declining ever since 1992.

Sri Lanka Railways Operations in 1997, 1998 and 1999 Sri Lanka Railways Unit 1997 1998 1999 Percentage change (a) (SLR) 1998 1999 Operated Kilometres '000 7.787 8,534 8,900 9.6 4.3 Passenger Kilometres Mn. 3,146 3,073 3,104 -2.3 1.0 Freight ton Kilometres Mn. 98 105 103 7.1 -1.9 Total Revenue Rs.Mn. 1,030 1,190 1,038 15.5 -12.8 Current Expenditure " 1,742 2,038 2,886 17.0 41.6 Operating Loss " 712 847 1,848 19.0 118.2 Capital Expenditure " 4,484 3,997 2,621 -10.9 -34.4

SLR Contacts

Operating Superintendent, Tel: 011 2431094 Colombo Chief Train Controller, Colombo Tel: 011 2693107 Wagon Controllers, Tel: 011 2692276

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CUSTOMS REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES

Import procedures for UN Agencies, International Agencies and INGOs having an agreement with the Government of Sri Lanka. Pre-tsunami regulations are applicable.

Goods in general and goods to equip offices and official employees

1. The following customs procedures for goods in general are the same procedures as were in force prior to the tsunami.

2. For items to be used by the humanitarian agencies and organizations themselves and not distributed to beneficiaries, a request for the release of these items, together with the “certificate of clearance”, should be submitted to the Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). All documents should be included in original copy.

3. The documents are: a. Certificate of clearance issued by the agency b. Airway bill c. Invoice as per exchange involved d. Packing list e. Certificate of origin f. Vehicles not older than 3 years: Original certificate of registration and translation for used motor vehicles. New vehicles: Type of vehicle, name of manufacturer, engine capacity, body number, chassis number, year of manufacture, whether fitted with communications equipment. Only right hand vehicles will be approved.

4. Telecom equipment including VSATs should, in addition, be cleared by the Ministry of Public Security Law and Order (MoPSLO) and the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC). A request must be sent separately to the TRC, who will forward it to the MoPSLO. Details are required of the planned location of the equipment, especially VSAT. The frequencies must be provided together with the request of import. Telecom equipment will only be cleared for temporary use on SL

a. VSATS has to be approved by the Ministry of Defence additionally.

b. Usage of VSAT has to be approved by the TRC in an additional request.

5. The Ministry will approve the release of the goods through the issuance of a clearance document. Contacts are listed below.

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Tsunami relief goods

6. The clearing of tsunami relief items can start ahead of arrival if the consigner submits copies of all documents to the Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) a. The MFA will stamp the documents

7. Relief items and papers stating “tsunami relief goods” have to be submitted to the Ministry of Finance for approval. Office equipment should not be labelled with “tsunami relief goods”

8. The Ministry of Finance and Planning will issue a letter of recommendation to the SL Customs Authority.

9. Relief items not to be exempted from Customs duty and tax include:

a. Rice; unless otherwise instructed by the Ministry of Finance, all consignments of rice imported will be kept in a bonded warehouse. The duty on rice is 12 Rs per kilo.

b. Duties will be charged for used garments and textiles. If duties are not paid or cargo is abandoned, the Director, Social Services will dispose them in a suitable manner.

10. To finalize the customs clearance, the documents have to be provided to the customs at the point of entry through a clearing forwarding agent.

11. Before release of the goods the Navy/Military will perform a regulatory security check. In the Colombo port this might cause a certain delay.

12. A follow up on the documents (their whereabouts) at any time is highly advisable.

Import procedures for other International Agencies and NGOs until the 26.04.05

Tsunami relief goods

1. A circular from the Ministry of Finance and Planning issued on 03/03/05 (see letter below) states that all tsunami relief goods will be cleared free of duty and tax provided they are handed over to the Ministry of Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconciliation, the Director/Secretary of Social Services or to the relevant government authority specified in an attachment below.

2. Relief items, positively mentioned in the list below, being donated to the GoSL need not be provided through Ministry of Finance but rather directly through the relevant Ministry. These items are:

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a. New garments and textiles. b. Tents - provided tents are suitable for local conditions. c. Building materials and building construction machinery/equipment need recommendations of the Urban Development Authority. d. School supplies, pencils, paper and shoes for school children. e. Medicines and Medical Supplies and Medical and Surgical Equipment. f. Water pumps and water purification equipment. Gully Emptiers and Water Bowsers g. Generators h. Biscuits i. Infant Food and infant milk j. Bottled water

3. Documents required in order to process customs clearance for tsunami related items listed in the letter from the Ministry of Finance and Planning are:

a. Simplified customs declaration b. Delivery order. c. Bill of lading/ AWB d. Proforma Invoice

4. Telecom equipment can only be cleared free of duty and tax if imported temporarily. a. Prior to clearing telecom equipment, including VSATs, permission of importation is required from TRC, who will forward it to the MoPSLO for approval. Details are required of the planned location of the equipment, especially VSAT. The frequencies must be provided at import. b. In addition, VSATs have to be approved by the Ministry of Defence. c. Usage of VSAT has to be approved by the TRC in an additional request.

5. Building materials and building construction machinery/equipment will be cleared free of duties and taxes on the recommendations of the Urban Development Authority by the Ministry of Finance and Planning.

6. As stated in point 5 in the list below it is possible to coordinate the distribution of duty free items if working in agreement and under the supervision of the District Secretaries or Divisional Secretaries. The Ministry of Finance will approve this permission.

7. Relief items not positively mentioned in the list below (see XVIII) have to be considered in each case by the Ministry of Finance.

Goods not handed over to the GoSL by NGOs Customs duties have to be paid for tsunami relief goods that are not handed over to the Ministries involved. For these items the following documents have to be presented to the Sri Lankan customs by a clearing/forwarding agent:

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a. Customs declaration/Simplified customs declaration b. Delivery order. c. Bill of lading/Airway Bill d. Invoice as per exchange involved e. Exchange documents f. Packing list g. Certificate of origin h. Import control license (if applicable). Certificate of registration and translation for used motor vehicles i. Load port survey certificate for food items. S.L.S.I/quarantine certificate (If applicable) j. Catalogues/literature (If necessary)

A clearing/forwarding agent is needed.

Personal Effects

For UN personnel the procedures are the same as before the Tsunami. Personal effects shipped as unaccompanied baggage can be cleared by the MFA up to half a year after arrival. A request for the release of goods, stating that the shipment qualifies as personal belongings, name, date of entrance and passport number of employee, should be presented to the MFA. However it is suggested that all personal effects are carried by hand or as checked baggage upon arrival of staff.

Personal effects belonging to people outside the UN- it is advisable that all personal effects are carried by hand or as checked baggage upon arrival of staff.

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Contact Points Type Name Department Telephone All Importations P.M Amza Protocol 2325346 Chief of Department, Protocol Ministry of Foreign Affairs All Importations Ms Shanika Protocol 2327048 Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs All Importations Ms Mangelika Protocol 2327048 Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tsunami relief Secretary Tilak Ministry of 2387520 goods Raniviraja PublicSecurity Law and Order/ The Essential Fax 2387520 Services Tsunami relief Mr Rathnaseela Ministry of Finance 2484658 goods Assistant Fax 2333482 director Building materials Secretary Mr Urban 2862412 and building Thosapala Development construction Hewage Authority machinery/equipme nt Items according to Secretary Ministry of RRR 2382068 list below Mr Jayasinghe 2382069 Fax 2382066 Items according to Secretary Department of 2825 216 list below Gamuna Social Services 2824 063 Radio Equipment Brigadier John Ministry of Public 0777 664737 Senaweera Security Law and Order HF/VHF Mr. Telecommunication Tel 2689345 Ganeshamoorth s Regulatory y Commission (TRC) Fax 2671444 GPS/VSAT/ Ms Vishakha Telecommunication 2683842 mobile phones Kàpunge s Regulatory Commission (TRC) Fax 2671444 Quasi-military Brigadier John Ministry of Public equipment Senaweera Security Law and Order 0777 664737 Customs CSW Jayatilake Director General 0112 347881 [email protected] Customs website www.customs.gov.l

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Contact Points for Customs Offices - Colombo

Area Location Contact Numbers Colombo Customs house, Bristol str. 011 2347881 011 2421141-9 011 2470945-9 011 2445147 Colombo Port Baggage Office, Ground Floor 071 3006661 011 2344808 071 4166986 Banadanaraike Air Cargo Terminal 071 3006664 Airport 071 3006665 071 4166987 Katunayake Airport Air Cargo Division 011 2252812 011 2253150 Galle Customs 091 2234922 Trincomalee Customs 026 2221 342

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My No: FP/T/2/3/26 03.03.2005

Director General of Customs, Sri Lanka Customs, Customs House, Colombo 01.

DUTY WAIVERS ON ITEMS DONATED/ IMPORTED TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO THE TSUNAMI VICTIMS.

I refer to my letter dated 17th February 2005 addressed to the Additional Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with a copy to you, under the caption “Imposition of Customs Duties and other Taxes on import of relief items”.

In order to facilitate the release of relief items, you are requested to adhere to the following guidelines and conditions stipulated in the Annexure to this letter.

1. In order to protect domestic rice producers, importation of rice will be discouraged and the duty waiver will not be granted. Consignments of rice that will be receiving in future from the World Food Programme (WFP) should be kept in the bonded warehouses until the Treasury takes a decision. I have also requested the Secretary to the Ministry of Relief, Rehabilitation, and Reconciliation to refrain from accepting imported rice from the World Food Programme, which can purchase rice from local sources.

2. Please release free of duties and taxes, other food items received from the World Food Programme (WFP) to the Ministry of Relief, Rehabilitation, and Reconciliation or to the Director, Social Services. These items include lentils, sugar, cooking oil, canned fish, Corn Soya blend, and vitamin fortified biscuits received from the World Food Programme (WFP).

3. Communication equipment should be cleared only on the recommendation of the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission and the Ministry of Defence.

4. Release of Building materials and building construction machinery/equipment free of duties and taxes should be considered only on the recommendations of the Urban Development Authority for construction activities in Tsunami affected areas.

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5. All other relief items meant for tsunami victims should be released without duties and taxes on condition that such items will be handed over to the Director, Social Services, / Secretary, Ministry of Relief, Rehabilitation, and Reconciliation or to the relevant government authority specified in the annexure to this letter for the distribution among intended beneficiaries. However after the Security clearance the Director, Social Services/ Secretary, Ministry of Relief, Rehabilitation, and Reconciliation can release relief related items falling under this category to the donors for the distribution among intended beneficiaries under the supervision of relevant District Secretaries or Divisional Secretaries provided that the relevant District Secretary / Divisional Secretary undertake the supervision of the distribution.

6. Clearance of relief related items (other than building materials) free of duties and taxes would be allowed only up to 26.04.2005. Please note that all consignments are required to comply with all regulatory and security clearance.

7. Concessions on duties and taxes on relief supplies received by the UN Agencies will be granted by the Treasury in terms of the Memorandum of Understanding signed with them.

These guidelines supersede instructions given in Para 2 of my letter dated 03.02.2005 addressed to the Secretary to Ministries pertaining to the duty free clearance of relief related cargo.

Signed P.B.Jayasundara Secretary, Ministry of Finance.

Cc: 1. Secretary to the President 2. Secretary to the Prime Minister 3. Chairman, TAFREN, 4. Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 5. Secretary, Ministry of Defence Re- Item 6 above 6. Commissioner- General of Essential Services 7. Secretary, Ministry of Women’s Empowerment & Social Services - for necessary action and to make arrangements to issue or an official acknowledgment to the donors if requested. 8. Secretary, Ministry of Ports & Aviation who is requested to instruct the Ports Authority, AASL and to levy stevedorage, port handling charges etc. on those imports. 9. Secretary, Ministry of Healthcare and Nutrition & Uva Wellassa Development. Re- the item IV on the annexure. 10. Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Construction Industry and Eastern Province Education & Immigration Development. Re-item 4 above

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11. Secretaries to all other ministries and chief secretaries to provincial councils- for information. 12. Commander of Sri Lanka Navy – who is requested to facilitate the security clearance by liaising with relevant authorities. 13. District Secretaries in affected areas- for necessary action as per Para 5above. 14. Director, Department of Social Services- - for necessary action as per Para 5above. 15. Chairman, Sri Lanka Ports Authority. 16. Chairman, Urban Development Authority 17. Chairman, Ceylon Association of shipping Agents. 18. CEO, SAGT 19. Director General, Department of External resources.

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STORAGE FACILITIES AND CAPACITY

Storage Facilities

The government owned warehouses situated in Colombo are of acceptable standards. The buildings and premises are secure, doors close properly and storage area is kept clean and proper for the most part. Stacking of bagged commodities needs improvement. Different methods of stacking are used on one stack so that any losses cannot be visually or physically detected.

The main warehouses used for the storage of WFP commodities are located in the Colombo area. From these warehouses, commodities are collected by the regions and transported for distribution to regional stores. Any type of truck, including 40’-45’ container flatbed trucks, can reach warehouses.

Pallets are locally available and generally used.

Port storage is available but under control of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. Intermediate storage at the port is possible, although neither logistically convenient nor cost effective. It is possible to store wheat grain in bulk at the Trincomalee flourmill in silos. There is sufficient silo storage available for grain storage.

Vavuniya would make a strategic location for the establishment of a transit warehouse. This is planned by WFP-Colombo. The use of storage tents (wijkhalls or rubbhalls) could be considered in the absence of fixed buildings.

The Orugodawatha warehouse is charged with the fumigation of all Government storage facilities. Fumigant, (brand name "Detia" GAS EX-B) is locally available. Phostoxin is also available but is more costly to use.

Lands Commissioners Warehouse

With the exception of rice, all WFP food items are stored in the "Lands Commissioner’s" store. There are three units with an estimated capacity of 200 mt each and another four units with an estimated capacity1 (40m x 18m) 450mt each. Again, stacking practices need improving.

The transporters provide Labour for the loading, off-loading and stacking of cargo.

Access to the warehouse is narrow, but it can accommodate several trucks at a time for loading/offloading, particularly if several stores are used simultaneously. There is no operational rail siding.

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Orugodawatha

This warehouse complex consists of 16 units with a total estimated storage capacity of 50,000 mt. Three store units of approximately 3,1252 mt each are allocated to WFP for the storage of rice. These are store numbers 7, 9 and 12. The warehouse has truck sidings and rail sidings. It further has an impressive weighing scale, which allows for accurate weighing and keeps theft to a minimum. Records of commodities received and issued are accurately maintained. The warehouse appears well managed.

The rate for handling a bag up to 56 kg is Rs 1.37/bag for distances up to 30 ft, and from 57 - 75 kg is Rs 2.45 / bag. Stacking height over 16 bags is at a higher rate. Handling rate calculations may become quite complicated and are based on number of bags, weight, height and distance as factors. A flat rate per ton may proof more beneficial.

Storage Availability

The availability of storage in Sri Lanka is sufficient. UN agencies have their own warehouses and storage tents or, such as WFP, store their relief items in the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) facilities (GA warehouses). Some NGOs are simply planning to build additional small structures for their own use. NFI will be the major input for the upcoming projects of the reconstruction phase and as such can be kept in light storage facilities (except for cement).

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STORAGE AVAILABILITY IN SRI LANKA (updated 4 April 2005) CAPACITY per WAREHOUSE DIMENSIONS Organization LOCATION Nos. Unit TYPE (METERS) (MT) Warehouse Ampara 3 15.000 Warehouse Bati 3 15.000 Warehouse Trinco 3 15.000 Warehouse Martara 3 15.000 SL GOV Warehouse Mulativu 3 15.000 Warehouse Hambantota 3 15.000 Warehouse Colombo Airport 2 40.000 Warehouse Colombo Port 1 30.000 Wijkhall Killi Standard 1 Wijkhall Mulativu Standard 1 Wijkhall Galle Standard 1 Wijkhall Ampara Standard 3 WFP Wijkhall Batti Standard 1 Wijkhall Trinco Standard 1 Wijkhall Kalutara Standard 1 Wijkhall Matara Standard 1 Wijkhall Hambantota Standard 1 CARE Warehouse Ampara 5000 Sq. Ft. 1 OXFAM Warehouse Colombo 7000 Sq. Ft. 1 Devided in 7 Save the Children Colombo 2 3000 Sq. Meters rooms Warehouse Colombo 3682 Sq. Meters 1 2.323 Wijkhall (2) Vavuniya 480 Sq.Meters 2 Warehouse Batticaloa 240 Sq. Meters UNHCR Warehouse Kili 389 Sq. Meters Warehouse Jaffna 2339 Sq.Meters Warehouse Ampara 440 Sq.Meters Warehouse Matara 140 Sq.Meters Rubhalls Kilinochchi Standard 1 UNICEF Warehouse Colombo 1000 Sq. Meters 1 1000m2 Warehouse Colombo 25ft 15ft 20ft 1 0 IOM Warehouse Pottuvil/ Ampara 24m 10mt 4.5m 1 500 Tons Warehouse Colmbo 32,000 Sq. Ft. 1 Warehouse Ampara 5000 Sq. Ft. 1 Warehouse Trinco 3000 Sq. Ft. 1 Warehouse Matara 2000 Sq. Ft. 1 World Vision Warehouse Batti 5000 Sq. Ft. 1 Warehouse Jaffna 2,000 Sq. Dt. 1 Warehouse Hambantota 5000 Sq. Ft. 1 Rubhall Killinochi Standard 1 ZOA Warehouse Trinco 5000Sq. Ft. 1 Warehouse Kili 5000 Sq. Ft. 1

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Warehouse Batticaloa 5000 Sq. Ft. 1 Warehouse Colombo 5000 Sq. Ft. 1

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