LCA – Timor-Leste Version 1.05 Logistics Capacity Assessment Timor-Leste Country Name Timor-Leste Official Name República Democrática de Timor-Leste / Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Assessment Assessment Date: From 27 th September 2009 To 27 th October 2009 Name of Assessor Ian Figgins Title Logistics Officer Email Contact [email protected] Page 1 of 71 LCA – Timor-Leste Version 1.05 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Country Profile .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction / Background ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2. Humanitarian Background ........................................................................................................................................ 4 1.3. National Regulatory Departments ............................................................................................................................ 6 1.4. Customs Information ................................................................................................................................................. 7 2. Logistics Infrastructure ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 2.1. Port Assessment ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 2.2. Airport Assessment ................................................................................................................................................. 24 2.3. Road Assessment ................................................................................................................................................... 37 2.4. Railway Assessment ............................................................................................................................................... 46 2.5. Waterways Assessment .......................................................................................................................................... 46 2.6. Storage Facilities Assessment ............................................................................................................................... 48 2.7. Milling Capacity Assessment .................................................................................................................................. 50 3. Logistics Related Services ............................................................................................................................................... 53 3.1. Fuel .......................................................................................................................................................................... 53 3.2. Transporters ............................................................................................................................................................ 56 3.3. Vehicle Rental ......................................................................................................................................................... 58 3.4. Taxi Companies ...................................................................................................................................................... 59 3.5. Freight Forwarding Agents ..................................................................................................................................... 59 3.6. Handling Equipment ................................................................................................................................................ 59 3.7. Electricity / Power .................................................................................................................................................... 60 3.8. Manual Labour Costs .............................................................................................................................................. 62 3.9. Telecommunications ............................................................................................................................................... 62 3.10. Local Supplies Market ............................................................................................................................................. 64 3.11. Accommodation ....................................................................................................................................................... 65 4. Scenarios & Contingencies .............................................................................................................................................. 66 4.1. Refugees and IDPs ................................................................................................................................................. 66 4.2. Food Security .......................................................................................................................................................... 67 4.3. Natural Disaster ....................................................................................................................................................... 68 5. ANNEXES ......................................................................................................................................................................... 71 Page 2 of 71 LCA – Timor-Leste Version 1.05 1. Country Profile Introduction / Background 1.1.1 Basic Facts Basic Facts Capital Dili Wikipedia, 2009 Languages Tetum and Portuguese Wikipedia, 2009 Mixed Malayo-Polynesian and Melanesian-Papuan descent: Tetum (100,000), Mambae (80,000), Tukudede Ethnic groups (63,170), the Galoli (50,000), the Kemak (50,000), and Wikipedia, 2009 Baikeno (20,000). Tribes Papuan origin include the Bunak (50,000), and Fataluku (30,000). Roman Catholic (97%), though local animist traditions have a persistent and strong influence on the culture. Religious Religions minorities include Muslims (1%) Protestants (1%) Hindu Wikipedia, 2009 (0.5%), Buddhist (0.1%) and traditional animist minorities make up the remainder Country Size (comparison) 166, slightly larger than Connecticut CIA World Fact book Population & Density Population: 1,131,612 (Density = 76 / km²) CIA World Fact book Bordering Countries Indonesia CIA World Fact book Coffee, sandalwood, vanilla, marble; note - potential for Exports significantly increased oil export. $10 million (2005 est. CIA World Fact book /excludes oil) Food, gasoline, kerosene, machinery: $202 million (2004 Imports CIA World Fact book est.) Coffee, rice, corn, cassava, sweet potatoes, soybeans, Agricultural Products CIA World Fact book cabbage, mangoes, bananas, vanilla Timor-Leste; Settlements and Inhabitations Page 3 of 71 LCA – Timor-Leste Version 1.05 1.1.2. Country in Figures General Information Country Size 14,874 km² CIA World Fact book Population 1,131,612 CIA World Fact book Population growth rate 2.03% (2009 est.) CIA World Fact book GDP per capita $2,300 (2008 est.) CIA World Fact book Population under poverty line (%) 42% (2003 est.) CIA World Fact book HIV prevalence (%) Negligible CIA World Fact book Other comments Useful Information Time zone (GMT +/-) (UTC+9) Wikipedia, 2009 Tropical; distinct rainy (hot, humid) and dry seasons. Climate description Temp 27 – 34 C CIA World Fact book Currency US Dollar CIA World Fact book Telephone dialing code +670 Wikipedia Driving (left / right) Left Wikipedia Visa on arrival, US$30, valid 30 days. UN and NGO http://migracao.gov.tl Visa requirements and cost staff can obtain a visa for longer periods via their Immigration Department of organisation. Departure tax: US$10 Timor-Leste. Money Parity and Inflation Exc hange R ate – US$ = Local Year Rate of inflation Currency 2010 Currency used is USD 7.8% 1.2. Humanitarian Background 1.2.1. Disasters, Conflicts & Migration History • The information is taken from; http://www.em-dat.net/disasters/countryprofiles.php Centre for research on epidemiology of disasters, Belgium. • There are no records for disasters prior to 2001 as Timor-Leste was internationally recognized in only 2002. Disasters, Conflicts & Migration Natural Disasters Yes/No Comments / Details Drought Yes One recorded drought, no additional details. Regular earthquakes, Timor-Leste being on the “Ring of Fire”. A recent Earthquake Yes Norwegian-led report indicated a major earthquake in TL is “long overdue”. Epidemic Yes 2005, 22 deaths, 336 people affected. Extreme temperature No June 2001; 2 deaths; 2,508 people affected June 2003; 2 deaths; 600 people affected December 2003; 450 people affected Flood Yes February 2008: Major flooding Liquica, western corridor blocked for 6 days. NOTE: Floods happen regularly in Southern districts as well as Oecussi where people can be cut-off from aid for longer time. Regular Locust infestation in Maliana district, spread to other districts. Insect infestation Yes Insect infested stored food is a concern in TL Regular occurrence, especially during wet season. Re-forestation efforts Slides Yes ongoing but relatively ineffective. Volcano No Wave/Surge No Wild fires No Storm Yes March 2006 (Baucau); 8730 people affected. Other comments Page 4 of 71 LCA – Timor-Leste Version 1.05 Man-made Civil strife Yes April 2006; civil unrest, 40+ deaths, 20,000