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Logistics Capacity Assessment
Gambia
Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents 5
2 1 Gambia Country Profile 8
2.1 Gambia Country Profile 8
2.2 1.1 Gambia Humanitarian Background 9
2.2.1 Gambia Humanitarian Background 9
2.3 1.2 Gambia Customs Information 13
2.3.1 Gambia Customs Information 13
3 2 Gambia Logistics Infrastructure 17
3.1 Gambia Logistics Infrastructure 17
3.2 2.1 Gambia Port Assessment 17
3.2.1 Gambia Port Assessment 17
3.2.2 2.1.1 Gambia Port of Banjul 18
3.3 2.2 Gambia Aviation 25
3.3.1 Gambia Aviation 25
3.3.2 2.2.1 Gambia Banjul International Airport 26
3.4 Gambia Road Network 35
3.5 Gambia Waterways Assessment 36
3.5.1 Travel Matrix 38
3.5.2 Key Routes 38
3.5.3 Port Information 39
3.6 Gambia Storage Assessment 39
3.6.1 Commercial Storage 40
3.6.2 Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations 42
3.6.3 Public Sector Storage 43
3.6.4 Cold Chain 43
3.7 2.6 Gambia Milling Assessment 44
3.7.1 Gambia Milling Assessment 44
3.7.2 Milling Company: Kuntaur Rice Mill (Gambia Divestiture Agency) 45
4 3 Gambia Logistics Services 46
4.1 Gambia Logistics Services 46
4.2 Gambia Fuel 46
4.2.1 Seasonal Variations 46
4.2.2 Fuel Transportation 47
4.3 Gambia Transporters 49
4.4 Gambia Additional Service Providers: Vehicle Rental, Taxi Companies, Freight
Forwarding Agents, Handling Equipment, Power Generation and ISPs 49
4.4.1 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) 50
4.5 Gambia Telecommunications 51
4.5.1 Telecommunication Regulation 52
4.5.2 Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems 53
5 Gambia Government Contact List 55
6 Gambia Humanitarian Agency Contact List 57
7 Gambia Port and Waterways Company Contact List 58
8 Gambia Airport Company Contact List 60
9 Gambia Storage and Milling Company Contact List 61
10 Gambia Fuel Provider Contact List 63
11 Gambia Transporter Contact List 64
12 Gambia Additional Service Provision Contact List 69
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Country name: Gambia
Official country name: Republic of The Gambia
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1 Table of Contents
Chapter Name of Assessor
Organization Date Updated
1 Gambia Country ProfileMariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
1.1 Gambia Humanitarian Background Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
1.2 Gambia Customs Information Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
2 Gambia Logistics InfrastructureMariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
2.1 Gambia Port Assessment Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
2.1.1 Gambia Port of Banjul Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
2.2 Gambia Aviation Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
2.2.1 Gambia Banjul International Airport Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
2.3 Gambia Road Network Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
2.4 Gambia Waterways Assessment Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
2.5 Gambia Storage Assessment Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
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Chapter Name of Assessor
Organization Date Updated
2.6 Gambia Milling Assessment Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
3 Gambia Logistics ServicesMariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
3.1 Gambia Fuel Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
3.2 Gambia Transporters Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
3.3 Gambia Additional Service Providers Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
3.4 Gambia Telecommunications Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
4 Gambia Contact ListsMariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
4.1 Gambia Government Contact List (see
page 55)
Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
4.2 Gambia Humanitarian Agency Contact
List (see page 57)
Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
4.3 Gambia Port and Waterways Company
Contact List (see page 58)
Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
4.4 Gambia Airport Company Contact List
(see page 60)
Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
4.5 Gambia Storage and Milling Company
Contact List (see page 61)
Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
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Chapter Name of Assessor
Organization Date Updated
4.6 Gambia Fuel Provider Contact List (see
page 63)
Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
4.7 Gambia Transporter Contact List (see
page 64)
Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
4.8 Gambia Additional Service Provision
Contact List (see page 69)
Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
5 Gambia AnnexesMariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
5.1 Gambia Acronyms and Abbreviations Mariamsey Njai,
Sana Cham
WFP Dec-11
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2 1 Gambia Country Profile
2.1 Gambia Country Profile
Generic Information:
"The Gambia also commonly known as Gambia, is a country in West Africa. It is surrounded by
Senegal, apart from a short strip of Atlantic coastline at its western end. It is the smallest
country on mainland Africa. The country is situated either side of the Gambia River, the nation's
namesake, which flows through the country's centre and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Its
area is 11,295 km² with an estimated population of 1.7 million. Banjul is the Gambian capital,
but the largest cities are Serekunda and Brikama."
Source: Wikipedia (publisher), Gambia 17Sept2013http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gambia
Find the country in the generic links below:
Wikipedia information on Gambia
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IMF information on Gambia
*Economist Intelligence Unit information on Gambia
(*note - this is a paid service)
Humanitarian Info:
WFP information on Gambia
UNOCHA information on Gambia
Facts and Figures:
Wolfram Alpha information on Gambia
World Bank information on Gambia
World Population Review information on Gambia
2.2 1.1 Gambia Humanitarian Background
2.2.1 Gambia Humanitarian Background
Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
Natural Disasters
Yes / No
Comments / Details
Drought Yes Rainy falls dropped by 30% in the past 30years. In the long term
desertification is a threat as the sub-Sahara pushes its way further
south. Severe droughts have already destroyed harvest and with
limited resources to cope with climate changes the Gambia is
particularly vulnerable to these changes.
Earthquakes n/a n/a
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Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
Epidemics Yes Cholera outbreaks linked to floods and resulted in deaths;(2008-
2009) Cholera outbreaks from attending religious gatherings in
neighbouring Senegal.(2006-2007)
Extreme Temperatures
Yes Sometimes above 37 C at the Upper River Region
Flooding Yes Recent flood happens at Basse Admistrative town (Upper River
Region) and some part of the urban settlements, destructive rain
destroy and farmland
Insect Infestation
Yes n/a
Mudslides n/a n/a
Volcanic Eruptions
n/a n/a
High Waves / Surges
n/a n/a
Wildfires n/a n/a
High Winds n/a n/a
Other Comments
n/a
Man-Made Issues
Civil Strife n/a n/a
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Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
International Conflict
n/a n/a
Internally Displaced Persons
n/a n/a
Refugees Present
n/a n/a
Landmines / UXO Present
n/a n/a
Other Comments
n/a
For more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on
Epidemiology of Disasters:
EMDAT information on Gambia
Calamities and Seasonal Affects
Seasonal Affects on Transport
Transport Comments From (month) to (month)
Primary Road Transport
The main highways are affected especially the south bank but can
usually still be used
Jun -
Sept
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Seasonal Affects on Transport
Secondary Road Transport
Landslide and poor road conditions are major problems for
secondary roads. Heavy rains cause numerous landslides and cut
off remote areas especially at region 5 & 6. The economic impact of
this is huge as farmland and houses are lost.
Jun -
Sept
Rail Transport
n/a n/a
Air Transport
During rainy seasons, heavy rains and strong winds impact the main
airport. The airport could be busier during the tourist season which
runs from mid October.
Jun -
Sept
Waterway Transport
n/a n/a
Seasonal Affects on Storage and Handling (economic, social, climate…)
Activity Comments From <month> to <month>
Storage WFP has 2 warehouses (food) with capacity of 2000 metric tons
each. There is one non food item warehouse which has located in
the Kanifing Industrial areas which is about 200 meter away from the
Logistics office and has the capacity of 500 metric tons. These
warehouses are already being used for development project
(105480) to delivery rations to beneficiaries’ schools, during the rainy
season precautionary planning is advisable.
Jun -
Sept
Handling During rainy season handling of goods become problematic as
operation (as port handling) will slow down during this period. Also
not all the transporters are well organized with tarpaulin equipped
trucks.
Jun -
Sept
Other n/a n/a
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Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
During and prior to an emergency hitting the main player is NDMA – National Disaster
Management Agency – the government’s permanent agency for contingencies in The Gambia
needs update from the agency latest Monday. This agency works on coordination and planning
of resources to respond to emergencies and has decentralized offices at the National,
Regional, District and Village level. Its overall goal is to ensure a proper and effective
mechanism for disaster mitigation and preparedness that will save lives and livelihoods in the
country. There is a policy strategic objective in place which mandates the disaster commodities
to integrate disaster risk reduction into sustainable development policies and planning and to
develop and strengthen institutional mechanism and capacities to build resilience to hazards to
name a few.
Government
For information on Gambia government contact details, please see the following link:
4.1 Gambia Government Contact List (see page 55)
Humanitarian Community
For information on Gambia humanitarian contact details, please see the following link:
4.2 Gambia Humanitarian Agency Contact List (see page 57)
2.3 1.2 Gambia Customs Information
2.3.1 Gambia Customs Information
Most of the transnational transport is done via two routes. One is via Barra-Banjul and one is
via Soma-Farafeni. The last route is used more often as the ferry crossing at Banjul can take up
to a week without priority crossing. In general, it does not take more than an hour to cross the
border. However, it might take much longer if the documents are not properly done. At
examination areas Amdallai post, Farafeni post, Basse Custom post, Jiboro custom post.
Duties and Tax Exemption
For information on Gambia Customs contacts, please see the following link:
4.1 Gambia Government Contact List (see page 55)
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Emergency Response:
[Note: This section contains information which is related and applicable to ‘crisis’ times. These
instruments can be applied when an emergency is officially declared by the
Government. When this occurs, there is usually a streamlined process to import goods duty
and tax free.]
In the following table, state which of the following agreements and conventions apply to the
country and if there are any other existing ones
Agreements / Conventions Description Ratified by Country?
(Yes / No)
WCO (World Customs Organization) member n/a
Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention n/a
OCHA Model Agreement n/a
Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations)
n/a
Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration)
n/a
Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response):
[Note: This section should contain information on the usual duties & taxes exemption regime during non-emergency times, when there is no declared state of emergency and no streamlines process (e.g. regular importations/development/etc.).]
Since everything is duty free on import for humanitarian mission, only notifications and payment
for overtime is necessary
Report the import to commissioner general. They will clear the goods, sent documents back to
the port. No taxes, duties, or any other money should be paid for imports of food for
humanitarian purposes.
Organizational Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status
United Nations Agencies
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Organizational Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status
WFP is exempt from paying any taxes so it is not very relevant issue. The government
cooperates fully and provides all service free of charge.
Non Governmental Organizations
It applied to all UN bodies and UN Agencies and also to all organizations involved in United
Nations relief operations
Customs Clearance
General Information
All goods are cleared at the first entry point
Amdalai
Farafeni
Basse
Soma
Jiboro
Customs Clearance Document Requirements
The Objective with respect to import are:
Allow admission free of import duties and taxes or equivalent charges all relief consignments
imported for distribution free of charge, in particular where such consignments consist of food,
medicaments, clothing, blankets, tents, prefabricated houses or other goods of prime necessity
, and professions of disaster relief personnel delivering humanitarian assistance:
Allow operators and importers to submit manifest and entry details to customs prior to arrival of
the relief consignment in order to facilitate immediate release:
Accomplish physical examination of cargo, when required, on a sampling or selective basis,
and carry out such examination as rapidly as possible:
Make arrangements whereby the maximum number of relief consignments can be released
promptly after arrival upon presentation of a provisional entry document or a legally acceptable
electronic equivalent, subject to complete fulfillment of Customs and other requirement within a
specified time limit.
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For information on Gambia customs additional information, please see the following documents:
Gambia Customs Information by Entry Points
Gambia Farafeni Custom Post
Gambia Farafeni Custom Post 2
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
For information on Gambia Customs contacts, please see the following link:
4.1 Gambia Government Contact List (see page 55)
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3 2 Gambia Logistics Infrastructure
3.1 Gambia Logistics Infrastructure
The following sections contain information regarding the logistics infrastructure of Gambia.
3.2 2.1 Gambia Port Assessment
3.2.1 Gambia Port Assessment
Gambia Ports
The Banjul seaport is located on the estuary of the Gambia River, 26 miles from the Atlantic
Ocean. The river can be navigated 300 kilometers inland by sea going vessels and further by
commercial barges.
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For information on Gambia Port Network contact details, please see the following link:
4.3 Gambia Port and Waterways Company Contact List (see page 58)
3.2.2 2.1.1 Gambia Port of Banjul
Key port information can also be found at: Maritime Database information on Gambia
Port Overview
The Banjul seaport plays an important role in the country’s economy and accounts for almost
90% of the country’s trade in terms of volume and weight. The Port was established in 1972
and plays a vital role in the trade and distribution of cargo to neighboring countries, some of
which are landlocked, such as Mali, Guinea Bissau, Senegal and Guinea Conakry.The Port is
equipped with infrastructure such as quays, harbor craft, modern cargo handling equipment,
offshore cranes and a mobile scanner for the inspection of containers, which has led to
considerable reduction in the time spent to conduct physical inspection of cargo and
streamlining of administrative formalities involved in the clearance of goods. The Port is
currently implementing an expansion project which is aimed at increasing its capacity in terms
of berth space for ships, new container terminal, acquisition of cargo handling equipment and
port computerization under the 4th Banjul Port Project.Demolition work is in progress in a
residential area adjacent to the main port administrative office which has been acquired and the
residents relocated to allow room for surface expansion. This area measures about 15,000 sq
m and is earmarked for the construction of a free zone facility and bonded warehousing. This is
a much needed facility as the current warehousing space is very limited.Few privately owned
warehouses are located along the Bund Road area leading to the Port but it is difficult to
establish the available capacity as certain owners could not be identified. However, it is noted
that there are clusters of warehouses along the road mentioned earlier which in total number
more than 12 with capacities ranging from 2,000 to 3,500 sq m. Warehousing space is also
available around the Denton Bridge area and these are being operated by Gambia Shipping
Agency, one of the leading shipping companies operating in The Gambia.The technical data
seems to be inconsistent, that is, on vessel specification, the length overall is said to be
unlimited whereas on the previous LCA it was stated to be 122m.
Port Location and Contacts
Country The Gambia
Province or District Banjul
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Port Location and Contacts
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) Name :
Banjul
km: n/a
Port's Complete Name Port of
Banjul
Latitude 13.45
Longitude -16.56667
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation)
Banjul
Seaport
Management Contact Person n/a
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations
Airport
Name: n/a
Airlines: n/a
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Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on Gambia Port of Banjul contact details, please see the following link:
4.3 Gambia Port and Waterways Company Contact List (see page 58)
Port Performance
The Port is accessible to conventional ships but there is a draft limitation of 8.5m at the channel
entrance into Banjul which limits the sizes of vessels that can call at the Port. However, vessels
have called at the Port with loads of up to 10,000 metric tons of bulk bagged cargo.
The Port has capacity for open storage of containers, warehouses, car port as well as storage
tanks for liquid bulk product such as vegetable oil and Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO). The lack of
sufficient space provides limitations for covered storage facilities on site but the Port possesses
warehouses located within the vicinity of Banjul and which are usually given to private
operators on long term lease.
Handling Figures Year 2011
Vessel Calls n/a
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Handling Figures Year 2011
Container Traffic (TEUs) 13.440
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk Year 2011
Bulk (MT) 32.256 (Conventional: 16.800)
Break bulk (MT) n/a
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Discharges Rates (MT/Day) Bulk & Bagged
to warehouse Data unknown
to trucks 1000mt a day 101/2 hours
to rail-wagons Not available
Additional info 17 container moves per hour
The moves to the port warehouse are minimal due to very high standard costs
NOTE: The information in the above table has been taken from the old DLCA and adjusted to
suit the format of the new LCA
Port Handling Equipment
Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately? n/a
Equipment Available
(Yes / No)
Total Quantity and Capacity Available
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane Yes 1 - 40 Tons n/a
Container Gantries n/a n/a n/a
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Equipment Available
(Yes / No)
Total Quantity and Capacity Available
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Mobile Cranes Yes 40 tons at 18 meters reach n/a
Reachstacker n/a n/a n/a
RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer)
Yes 9 tug masters/trailers (haul
majors)
n/a
Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines
n/a n/a n/a
Transtrainer n/a n/a n/a
Forklifts Yes 7 forklifts with capacities
ranging from 2.5 to 16
tones
n/a
Container Facilities
In general movement of containers is done by tractor trailers. There are 13 tractor trailers. 11
tractor trailers take 2 x 20ft container or 1 x 40 ft container. 2 tractor trailers only take 2 x 20 ft.
13 forklifts only 7 in services.Mobile Container Scanner.
The storage facilities near the Port can probably be used in emergencies, and they are largely
unused as the Port tries to limit storage within its main premises in order to avail itself much
needed space for the open storage of an increasing number of containers throughout. But it is
not long-term storage facility, so they should only be considered in emergencies. For more
information on storage facilities near the port, see the section on storage facilities.
PORT AREA
Several warehouses are located around this area and we attempted to visit them. These are
big stores and there are not in custom bonded area. There warehouses are located less a
kilometer from the main docking area along the Burn road. We could not establish who the
owners are and in most cases, we dealt with the security personnel who could not give us any
detailed information on storage capacity and technical data needed. There is an urgent need to
make a census of these warehouses, their capacity, ownership and condition.
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Our efforts to find the real owners paid dividends almost at the lat hour, three days before the
end of this LCA , we managed to locate Mr. Hassan Akar, the Director of Midland Trading
Group LTD. The Company owns and rents almost 90% of these warehouses in the zone. They
use them for their own operations and sometimes there are forced to rent out some
warehouses else. He gave us the estimated capacity, each warehouse can take up to fifteen
forty feet containers.
This company is a major food provider and we recommend WFP to include them in their list of
suppliers. They own a fleet of several DAF and MAN trucks, which can take up to 30 tons(total
number of trucks not given)
Facilities 20 ft 40 ft
Container Facilities Available Yes Yes
Container Freight Station (CFS) Yes Yes
Refrigerated Container Stations Yes Yes
Other Capacity Details
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day) 480
Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) 3
Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication) n/a
Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift) 29.700 20.700
Customs Guidance
For information on Gambia Port of Banjul Customs information, please see the following link:
1.2 Gambia Customs Information (see page 13)
Port Security
The port is fenced and has 24 hours surveillance by security personnel and no major incidents
have been reported.
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Security
ISPS Compliant
(Yes / No)
Yes
Current ISPS Level
1 Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional
Police Boats n/a
Fire Engines n/a
For information on Gambia Port of Banjul additional details, please see the following
documents:
Gambia Port of Banjul Additional Information
Gambia Port of Banjul 2
Gambia Port of Banjul 3
Gambia Port of Banjul 4
Gambia Port of Banjul Warehouses
Gambia Port of Banjul Warhouses 2
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
For information on Gambia Port of Banjul contact details, please see the following link:
4.3 Gambia Port and Waterways Company Contact List (see page 58)
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3.3 2.2 Gambia Aviation
3.3.1 Gambia Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at: World Aero Data information on Gambia
For information on Gambia airport network contact details, please see the following link:
4.4 Gambia Airport Company Contact List (see page 60)
Banjul International Airport is the main and only airport in The Gambia. A completely new
terminal building has been constructed and opened in 1997. The airport is equipped to
international standard and has a paved runway with a parking space of up to six large aircrafts
at a time.
The security of the airport is under the responsibility of the Gambia National Civil Aviation
Authority (GCAA) which employs its own security personnel. These security service people are
trained both locally and internationally by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
based in Canada through organizes training sessions via their regional offices
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3.3.2 2.2.1 Gambia Banjul International Airport
Gambia Banjul International Airport
The Banjul International airport has the capacity to handle different sizes of planes the largest
of which is the Boeing 747. The airport is location in Yundum village in the West coast Region
with coordinates LAT N132033.0821 LONG W 0163928.1307. It has an elevation of 93Feet
above mean sea level. In accordance with the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP), there
are no obstructions in the approach and take/off areas. Generally the weather in The Gambia is
based on two seasons with temperatures ranging from minimum from 17degcelcius to 36 deg
Celsius. Normally there can be strong winds during the rainy season which starts from June to
October.
The Navy accessible to all African countries, Europe and Amgational Aids are the DVOR/DME,
NDB, ILS There is 24 hours lighting available and a secondary power supply which conforms to
ICAO requirements. The airport is operational 24 hours daily and 7 days a week and
operational staff work on shifts duties. At the moment relief aircraft can be Accommodated
during daytime and this can have the effect of less cost as night involve higher costs due
lighting.
The passenger throughput during 2008 was which shows that the airport can be much more
utilized. There are a total of 41 flights per week during the peak period of the tourist season
which are mainly charter flights from Europe. The number of flights can drop to as low as during
the off-peak season. There are 3 regular flights linking the Gambia with the rest of the World.
Brussels airlines run two regular flights between the Gambia and Belgium. This is the only
flight that links the Gambia Europe and the rest of the world. (Thursdays and Sunday)1. GIA
runs a daily flight on a round trip to Dakar, Cape Verde, Sierra Leone, and Guinea Bissau
before returning to Banjul.2. SLO flight operates 2 flights per week to Sierra Leone and this
flight is often cancelled or rescheduled.3. There are at least 3 charter flights per week from
Europe
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Location Details
Country The Gambia Latitude 13.33796
Province / District Kombo North Longitude -16.65221
Town or City (Closest) Banjul (24 Km) Elevation (ft and m) n/a
Airfield Name Banjul International Airport IATA and ICAO Codes BJL / GBYD
Open From (hours) 00:00 Open To (hours) 00:00
NOTE:
The airport is located about 30 minutes from the WFP office in Cape Point, Bakau. This is only
17 km away and this distance to and from can be covered with less than 5 liters of fuel. When
the roads are clear it can take about 15 minutes.The two roads leading to the city are in a good
condition. The nearest town is Yundum. On Sunday evenings and mornings traffic can be
dense on the main roads. Leaving from the airport via the Brikama highway towards Lamin
village, this road is always congested on weekdays from 7am to 11 am and from 2pm to 7:
30pm. Weekend traffic is free flowing. There are many local taxes along the way that stop and
to drop off and pick up passengers. It is preferable to use the coastal road which is only busy in
the mornings towards Banjul and is almost deserted on weekends.
Busiest time is from 1 pm till 6 pm. However, these are mainly tourist flights, and there is still
room for extra flights to come in.
Runways
Runway #1
Runway Dimensions 3600m x 45m
Orientation 14/32 (one runway)
Surface Asphalt, Pavement class 80
Helicopter Pad(s)
No helicopter pads exist at Gambia Banjul International Airport
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Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs Yes JET A-1 fuel Yes
Immigration Yes AVGAS 100 n/a
Terminal Building Yes Single Point Refueling Yes
Passenger Terminal Yes Air Starter Units Yes
Cargo terminal Yes Ground Power (mobile) Yes
Pax transport to airfield Yes Ground Handling Services Yes
Control Tower Yes Latrine Servicing Yes
Weather Facilities Yes Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) Yes
Catering Services Yes De-icing Equipment n/a
Base Operating Room n/a Parking Ramp Lighting Yes
Airport Radar n/a Approach & Runway Lights Yes
NDB Yes VOR Yes
ILS Yes
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
There are three bonded warehouses at the airport rented from the Gambia Civil Aviation
Authority (GRA), Red Coat and The Gambia International Airlines (GIA) respectively. The two
handling Freight agencies are GIA and Red Coat and they handle up to metric tons yearly
although it was reported that in the past year, there had experience a sharp decrease in fright
handled which they attribute to global financial crisis. The warehouse capacity is approximately
1000 metric tons and is reported that arrangements could be made with the responsible
authorities in case of WFP requirements.
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The airport has the capacity to accommodate more flights both for passenger and freight
services. GCCA being the responsible authority need to market its facilities to attract more air
traffic to the country.
Performance for 2011
Annual Figures Monthly Daily
Total aircraft movements
Int.l Schedule 1767 / Int.l Non Schedule
1704 : Total 3471
n/a n/a
Total passengers n/a n/a n/a
Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes)
42,000 tons yearly and 3,500 tons per
month.
872 tons of cargo
and 3,348 tons of
n/a
Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes)
n/a n/a n/a
Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)
None at the moment but facility can be
made available for WFP in case of
emergency.
n/a n/a
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details
Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo:
Boeing 767, AN24, B757, ATR42,
ATR72, DC9, B737, A320.
Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet
A330, DC10, B747, LI011, B727,A321
Total aircraft parking area (m²) 45
Storage Area (mt) 200,000 Cubic Meters (m³) n/a
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Operating Details
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No)
Yes If "Yes" specify below
Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) Yes Max Capacity (mt) 6.8
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No)
Yes type c30
Loading Ramps (Yes / No) 3 high main deck loaders all in good
working condition
5 baggage Convey belt loaders
3 fork lift trucks
5 tractors
Dollies enough for as 747
4 belt loaders
Storage Facilities
The storage facility space occupied by both GIA and Redcoat is rented from the Gambia Civil
Aviation authority (GCAA). The warehouses are in good condition and well ventilated and
equipped with forklifts and pump trucks. There will be enough space for WFP use in case it is
required for future use. As can be seen below there are sheds which can also be used for
storage during the dry season. There are plans by GIA to build a modern cargo complex in
Banjul International Airport to expand on the existing capacity. This is expected to begin by the
end of 2011.
Airfield Cost
GIA is the only specialized institution authorized to provide ground handling services for aircraft
traffic. They work 24 hours a day and 7 days a week through out the year and can handle up to
Boeing 767 capacity aircraft. Handling cost would include checking in of passengers, ramp
handling i.e. Loading/offloading of baggage and the use of all ground handling equipment such
as generator sets when required etc.
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Navigation Charges
CAT. MTOW / PAX CONFIG. Scheduled / Charter -Pounds (GBP)/Ton
A1 UP TO 15 TONS 164.00 / 182.00
A2 16-30 183.00 / 203.00
A3 31-50 204.00 / 226.00
B4 6-25 TONS 235.00 / 261.00
B5 76-100 262.00 / 291.00
C6 26-80 TONS 634.00 / 704.00
C7 126-150 705.00 / 783.00
C8 151-175 784.00 / 871.00
C9 176-200 872.00 / 969.00
D10 201-250 1255.00 / 1395.00
D11 251-350 1395.00 / 1550.00
E 170 TONS & OVER
351 & OVER
1744.00 / 1938
Adhoc flight operations will be charged 1.50% of the basic rate above the appropriate category.
Handling on Sunday, Public Holidays and between 1900z and 0700z will incur a 25%
surcharge.
The following additional or separate services would attract the charges as indicated:
Pushback GBP 170.00 per use (not in use in the Gambia yet).
GPU / ASU GBP 50.00 per hour of part thereof
Crew / Transport GBP 50.00 per crew bus per mover
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Passenger transport GBP 50.00 for schedule / GBP 80.00 for Charter
Parking, Navigation and Landing Charges
Landing 0 - 24.99 Tones
25 - 74.99 Tones
75 – 100 Tones
>100 Tones
GBP 1.50 * Ton
GBP 3.00 * Ton
GBP 4.50 * Ton
GBP 4.00 * Ton
Parking GBP 0.43 * Ton
Lighting 0 - 24.99 Tones, 1 Way
25 - 74.99 Tones, 1 Way
75 – 100 Tones, 1 Way
>100 Tones, 1 Way
GBP 1.20 * Ton
GBP 1,60 * Ton
GBP 0.75 * Ton
GBP 0,95 * Ton
Passenger Charges Passenger Service
Security Charges
GBP 10 .00 * pax
GBP 1.50 * Pax
The information provided in the above table was taken from the old DLCA and adjusted to suit
the format of the new LCA
Fuel Services Charges
Price per Unit
Jet A-1 0.02 * lt US$
Avgas n/a
Prices correct as of 01 Nov 2011
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Cargo Terminal Charges
There is access for aircraft parking for 8 wide bodies aircrafts and up to 13 narrow bodies
aircrafts. Accessibility for trucks to aircraft parking area and cargo area is available. As for
passenger Dis/embarkation, motorized steps are available. Up to date amenities are available
24 hour and 7 days a week with regular upkeep in place. Passengers are transported to the
aircraft using ground transport owned by the handler. Cargo Transportation is carried out by
handler using forklifts and tractors to the aircraft. Presents bottleneck are that the equipments
have long outgrown their life span and needs replacement, due to the age of the equipment,
higher maintenance costs are experienced. However more equipment is required when
operational need accumulates. For the foreseeable future more ground equipment will be
required depending on the scale of the relief operation. Shift duties are already in place per 8
hour shifts on a four man shift rotation all year round. Although in the event of a relief operation,
training could be conducted to sensitize staff members regarding the requirements of a relief
operation.
Cargo Handling Storage
Cargo
handling
costs
GMD 525.00 between 1-100kg and above 100kg its GMD5.25dalais
daily GMD1.10 per kilo storage a day with Redcoat company.
Redcoat
- For the case of GIA which is a government institution, costs are much
lower for example costs are GMD220 between 1-100kg and for
any additional kgs its GMD 2.2/kg
GIA
There are two cargo handling agents based at the Banjul International Airport namely The
Gambia International Airlines (GIA) and Redcoat respectively. In addition to ground handling
GIA also provide storage facility with a warehouse that can accommodate approximately 1,220
tons of freight yearly. The first one week is free storage for their customers and thereafter the
charge is GMD1.10 per kg per day is levied on items that are not cleared.
Redcoat operate a bonded warehouse which is 276m sq, is divided into ten bays where
customer freight are stored. Customers are allowed five days free storae after which a storage
charge of GMD 2.00 per day per kilo is levied to those who do not collect their baggage.
Equipment owner by Redcoat included 1forklift, 2trollies and 4 pump trucks.
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Security
Level: Good
There are good security measures in place there have been no lapses in security issues and no
terrorist threats at the airport. The airport is compliant with US security standards. The airport
meets FAA/TAA standards.CONTROL and SAFETYThere is control Tower that provide aerodrome and approach procedural services .There is
briefing room that provided information to pilots such as weather information or NOTAM.(Notice
to Airmen). Regarding to obtaining flight clearance, non-schedule flights are required to obtain
landing permit 72 hours prior to their operations. The request for landing permit should be sent
to the Director General, Civil Aviation Authority at the Banjul International Airport.For regular
international schedule flights, operated by foreign airlines, into or in transit across the territory
of The Gambia certain requirements must be met and application must be made throught the
Director General. Birds and monkeys can be difficult to eliminate but their activities can be
minimized through regular runway inspection and bird scaring devices and even managing the
inhabitants. People are only allowed access to the runway when authorized by air traffic control.
The recue and firefighting unit is integrated with the National Fire and Ambulance service. Full
service on a 24 hour basis is provided at the Banjul International Airport. The rescue and
firefighting service is categorized as category 8. Adequate rescue and firefighting vehicles,
equipment and trained personnel are available.
Companies Available
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at : AZ Freight information on
Gambia
For information on Gambia Banul International Airport contact details, please see the following
link:
4.4 Gambia Airport Company Contact List (see page 60)
For information on Gambia Banul International Airport additional details, please see the
following document:
Gambia Banjul International Airport Additional Details
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
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3.4 Gambia Road Network
About 98 % of in land transportation is via the road network. They are no road tolls on the
entire network. The Gambian network is estimated at about 1615 km, of which more than half is
not tarred. The country is served principally by two major roads, the North road and the South
Road. The south bank is not paved or in a bad condition from Georgetown for almost 250
kmTo access the North Road from Banjul, one needs to take a Ferry and cross to Barra before
proceeding to Essau. The road is a better condition than the South Bank Road, however Ferry
changes increase the cost. Refer to chapter 8 on ferry chargesThe river Banjul divides the
country into two entities. The only means to link the two banks it so take a ferry. The country
has specific ferry crossing areas. This has already addressed in chapter 8 on ports and river
transportation. The long time solution will be to build bridges along the river, however high
infrastructure costs have hampered plans to construct bridges.
For information on Gambia Road Network contact details, please see the following link:
4.1 Gambia Government Contact List (see page 55)
For information on Gambia Road Network additional information, please see the following
document:
Gambia Road Network Additional Information
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Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
For information on Gambia Road Network contacts, please see the following link:
4.1 Gambia Government Contact List (see page 55)
3.5 Gambia Waterways Assessment
Gambia Waterways
The river Gambia divides the country into two; currently the only way to cross from the north
bank to the south bank is by ferry. The Gambia Ports Authority provides services for
passengers and merchandise. We board the ferry from Banjul to Barra in order to try the
service. We observed the flowing remarks; there are new passenger terminals at Banjul and
Barra with clear signs and indications for identifying ticket sales offices.
Company Information
For information on Gambia Waterway contact details, please see the following link:
4.3 Gambia Port and Waterways Company Contact List (see page 58)
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Passenger Carrying Capacity
Gambia Ports Authority
Number of
Passenger Vessels
< 20 pax
2 vessels with a capacity of 600 mt each.
Number of
Passenger Vessels
< 50 pax
n/a
Number of
Passenger Vessels
< 100 pax
n/a
Number of
Passenger Vessels
> 100 pax
n/a
Passenger Carrying Capacity
Gambia Ports Authority
Number of Boats 2 vessels
Tonnage / Volume
Carrying Capacity
600 mt each.
Number of Barges n/a
Tonnage / Volume
Carrying Capacity
n/a
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Passenger Carrying Capacity
Number of Tugs n/a
Tonnage / Volume
Carrying Capacity
n/a
Other (specify) n/a
3.5.1 Travel Matrix
Location Details
River
/Lake
name
Gambia Gambia Gambia Gambia Gambia Gambia Gambia Gambia
Port
Name
Albreda Tendaba Kaur Kudang Kuntaur Sapu Georgetown Bansang
Towns or
cities
(closest)
Albreda Tendaba Kaur Kudang Kuntaur Sapu Georgetown Bansang
Distance
from
Banjul
(nautical
miles)
15 52 104 120 133 147 156 166
3.5.2 Key Routes
The Gambia River is the biggest river corridor in the country. There are over 20 wharfs along
the river and the barges stops a all wharfs located along the river up to Basse. Its takes 5 days
to reach Basse including loading and down loading time. This time could be reduced if Wharfs
are equipped with machinery for handling the cargo. Currently the work is done by locally hired
manpower.
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The river Gambia is navigable by sea going vessels up to Basse 300 km inland and further up
by commercial barges. The river is a vital resource that can be harnessed to provide transport
for both passengers and goods. Naturally we expected to find a number of commercial
activities along this natural highway which can provide a cost effective and reliable alternative
to road transport.
3.5.3 Port Information
For information on Gambia Waterways additional information, please see the following
documents:
Gambia Waterways Additional Information
Gambia River Gambia
Gambia navy patrol
Gambia Barges 2
Gambia Barges 3
Gambia Bassang
Gambia Basse
Gambia George Town
Gambia CGC Barges
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
For information on Gambia Waterway contact details, please see the following link:
4.3 Gambia Port and Waterways Company Contact List (see page 58)
3.6 Gambia Storage Assessment
For information on Gambia storage contact details, please see the following link: 4.5 Gambia
Storage and Milling Company Contact List (see page 61)
Finding data on the inventory of the total warehouses and storage capacity of the country has
been a very difficult exercise. The department of agriculture and planning could not give us the
inventory of the countries storage capacity. The ministry of Trade does not have any
information to this effect. Discussions with officials revealed that there was an urgent need to
conduct a general inventory on the type, capacity, state and location of warehouses in the
country. According to the former chair of Freedom from Hunger Campaign, Mr. Sariyang
Jobarteh, there are three types of stores or warehouses that exist in the country.
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1 community owned warehouses
2 Government owned warehouses
3 Private owned warehouses
4 Warehouse on by NGOS
3.6.1 Commercial Storage
This warehouse is located in Basse 400km from the capital Banjul. This town is divided into two
banks, the North Bank and the South Bank respectively. In the South bank side , the
warehouses identifies as per above photograph had eight bins and each bin can store up to
700mt. On the North bank of Basse also had a similar structure with 5bins with a storage
These are a privately owned stores located at the Kanifing capacity of 700mt each as well.
Industrial zone. This zone has several private stores, which are less 5 kilometers from the WPF
office. This location is in a very secure neighborhood and there is an easy access to the main
road from the port and the road to the airport via the coastal road. There is no register to
indicate who owns them so we did door-to-door inquiries to sample a number of them. Most of
them are occupied, however according to Gilles Robert who owns two stores this has seen a
declined in demand for storage space. He is currently building a third one and it will be
available in September 2009. Were able to inspector his facilities which are very proper and
well kept.
For photos of the Commercial storage avalible, please see the following documents:
Gambia Basse warehouse
Gambia Kanfing Warehouse
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Location Owner Available for Rent
Capacity
mt / m² / m³
Type [1] Access [2]
Condition [3]
Fagi Kunda Kombo Sillah
Touray
Yes 20x15
Sq mt
Exclusive
facility
- -
Kanifing Kombo Sillah
Touray
Yes 18x22
Sq mt
Exclusive
facility
- -
5 Banjul-1
Kanifing
SHYBEN A.MADI
& SONS Ltd
Yes 6000 sq
mt
Exclusive
facility
- -
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GPA Gambia Shipping
Agencies
Yes 900 sq
mt
Exclusive
facility
- -
1a cotton
street
Gambia Shipping
Agencies
Yes 2x300
sq mt
Common
facility
- -
Mamali
manjang
High
Lang Karamo
Suwareh & Sons
Enterprise
Yes 20x15
sq mt
Exclusive
facility
- -
Old
Seshvaang
opposite
prisons
Lang Karamo
Suwareh & Sons
Enterprise
Yes 25x25
sq mt
Exclusive
facility
- -
Ken Jang Chief Jim F. Jobe Yes Not
declared
Exclusive
facility
- -
Kanifing
Industrial
estate
M&B Company
Limited
Yes Not
declared
Exclusive
facility
- -
Kanifing
Industrial
Estate
Elie S. Milky; Tel:
4390227
/4378331
Yes 4,000 - - Solid
cement
building in
good
condition
Kanifing
Industrial
Estate
United Steel
International; Tel:
4373530
Yes 3,000 - - Solid
cement
building in
good
condition
Yes 5,000 - -
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Location Owner Available for Rent
Capacity
mt / m² / m³
Type [1] Access [2]
Condition [3]
Kanifing
Industrial
Estate
Sadaam Raslan
Co. LTD; Tel:
6648330/6690467
Solid
cement
building in
good
condition
Kanifing
Industrial
Estate
Bahoro Waggeh Yes 4,000 - - Solid
cement
building in
good
condition
Kanifing
Industrial
Estate
Haji Waggeh Yes 4,000 - - Solid
cement
building in
good
condition
Kanifing
Industrial
Estate
Teddy Baldeh; Tel:
9900031
Yes 1,500 - - Solid
cement
building in
good
condition
Kanifing
Industrial
Estate
Ray Afric CO.
LTD.; Tel:4378400
/4372131
Yes 500 - - Solid
cement
building in
good
condition
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
3.6.2 Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
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3.6.2 Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
This complex in Massakonko has been left to rot; this is an example of bad coordination
between the NGOs and the local authorities. This complex could habilitated and be used as a
school / training institution or a region warehouse facility
For photos of the humanitarian storage available, please see the following documents: Gambia
NGO Warehouse
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Location Organization Sharing Possibility
(Yes / No)
Capacity
mt / m² / m³
Type* Access** Condition***
Massakonko n/a n/a unknown n/a n/a left to decay
3.6.3 Public Sector Storage
The Gambia Groundnut Cooperation (GGC) is owned by the government and has warehouses
located in various part of the country. One of their main warehouses is located at Denton
Bridge only 5km away from the capital Banjul and easily accessible by trucks. There are 5
solidly built cement warehouse in this area with capacity of over 3,000 mt each and their
general condition is in good state. The roofing and doors are secure and there is good
ventilation, security service is available for 24 hour a day. Limited Pallets were seen on site and
can be available for sale in the local market and the possibility to have them produced can also
be explored. Shops selling pesticides and fumigants are available in the local market as well as
officially licensed fumigators.
For information on Gambia public sector storage additional details, please see the following
document: Gambia Storage Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
3.6.4 Cold Chain
MIDLAND GROUP REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSE (Kanifing)
2 refrigerated vans
2 pull loaders (can carry about 2500kg)
Workers are equipped with winter jackets, boots and gloves to work in the cold rooms
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2 stand by generators on stand if there is a power cut.
A housing complex for the workers (more than 20 workers)
Walled and gated with 24-hour security
For information on Gambia storage contact details, please see the following link: 4.5 Gambia
Storage and Milling Company Contact List (see page 61)
3.7 2.6 Gambia Milling Assessment
3.7.1 Gambia Milling Assessment
For information on Gambia Milling contact details, please see the following link:
4.2.6 Gambia Storage and Milling Company Contact Lis (see page 61)
Milling Company: THE Denton Bridge Mill
Value added processing of agricultural produce is also on government's top development
agenda since 1994. In this regard, government repossessed the assets of the Gambia
Groundnut Corporation (GGC) from ALIMENTA to redirect efforts to revitalize the groundnut
sub-sector with much emphasis placed on value added processing of groundnuts and other
crops.Premier-Agro (a foreign company) has established a groundnut processing plant at
Denton Bridge, which enabled the sector to resume domestic groundnut processing into refined
oil for exports after a long period of dormancy. This will certainly improve the foreign exchange
earning capacity of the country. In addition, there are cottage-processing facilities available in
some parts of the country such as the small-scale groundnut decorticating facility at Kanube in
the Upper River Division (URD) and a number of coos mills found in most parts of the country.
The GGC groundnut mills at Denton and Kaur have been out of operation for sometime and are
at an advanced stage of being privatized. Another critical area of government concern has
been paddy rice processing. In this connection, government has accorded due recognition to
the resuscitation of the Kuntaur rice mill from complete under-utilization. The completion of the
proposed commercial rice mill at Madina, Jahally in Central River Division (CRD) by the
Chinese mission will add value and provide a marketing outlet for increased rice production.
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3.7.2 Milling Company: Kuntaur Rice Mill (Gambia Divestiture Agency)
Company Name & Address Contact Names & Email Telephone & Fax
Gambia Divestiture Agency
Kuntaur Rice Mill (KRM)
Central River Division
Kuntaur
Name: n/a
Title: n/a
Email: [email protected]
Web: n/a
Tel: [email protected]
Fax: n/a
Summary of Role and Services:
Theoretical capacity of Kuntaur Mill handling about 120 tons annually
A Board of directors manages the Kuntaur Mill
Milling costs: D219 per tons (Rice and Oil)
For information on Gambia Milling contact details, please see the following link:
4.5 Gambia Storage and Milling Company Contact List (see page 61)
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4 3 Gambia Logistics Services
4.1 Gambia Logistics Services
The following sections contain information on the logistics services of Gambia
Disclaimer: Registration does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP/Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities. Please Note: WFP/Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse,comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
4.2 Gambia Fuel
There is no local production; all fuel must be imported from outside
Information may also be found at : My Travel Cost information on Gambia
4.2.1 Seasonal Variations
Seasonal Variations
Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (Yes / No)
n/a
Is there a rationing system? (Yes / No) n/a
Is fuel to lower income/vulnerable groups subsidized? (Yes / No)
There used to be subsidizing of
kerosene but that was stopped
5 months ago.
Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? (Yes / No)
n/a
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to contract directly a reputable supplier/distributor to provide its fuel needs? (Yes / No)
Yes
NOTE:
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Local supply (domestic refinery production and imports combined) meets the needs of the
country, especially for aviation and ground fuels. There is a supply of ten days available in the
country. Significant seasonal variations especially seasonal variations in aviation fuel.
4.2.2 Fuel Transportation
Fuel is carried out by private companies. They each have there own trucks. Transportation
infrastructure and fleet is sufficient to handle current domestic needs as well as increased
demand from the humanitarian community. There is no local production, all fuel must be
imported from outside, but in general there is no shortage of supply. There are suppliers
permitted to import fuel into the country:
Global trading groupThis company imports fuel on the behave of the Gambia government
which is then distributed by several distributors;
Galp
Total
Elton
Castle Imports
This is only company that is allowed to import and distribute the fuel via its own distribution
units. There is no local production, all fuel must be imported from outside, but in general there
is no shortage of supply.There are suppliers permitted to import fuel into the country:Global
trading groupThis company imports fuel on the behave of the Gambia government which is
then distributed by several distributors;-Galp-Total-EltonCastle ImportsThis is only company
that is allowed to import and distribute the fuel via its own distribution units
Standards, Quality and Testing
Industry Control Measures
Tanks with adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel
(Yes / No)
Yes
Filters in the system, monitors where fuel is loaded into aircraft
(Yes / No)
Yes
Adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks
(Yes / No)
Yes
Presence of suitable fire fighting equipment Yes
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Industry Control Measures
(Yes / No)
Standards Authority
Is there a national or regional standards authority? (Yes / No) No
If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? (Yes / No) n/a
Testing Laboratories
Are there national testing laboratories? (Yes / No) n/a
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory –
Name n/a
Address n/a
Telephone and Fax n/a
Contact n/a
Standards Used
n/a
NOTE: There are ongoing meetings to set up a committee that will enforce the standards that
are now industry driven.
There are impediments to importation of fuel
The government is the only one who can import fuel. They do that by using Global Trading
company who comes with ships to supply the fuel. From there it is distributed to the storage
areas. In case the government is not able to meet demand, permits can be issued to import fuel
on your own. Otherwise, everything goes via the state.
For information on Gambia fuel contact details, please see the following link:
4.6 Gambia Fuel Provider Contact List (see page 63)
For information on Gambia fuel additional details, please see the following document:
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Gambia Fuel Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
4.3 Gambia Transporters
This list includes only the transport companies working for WFP who fulfilled the secondary
transport questionnaire. Nine transport Companies with a capacity declared of:
78 trucks up to 11 Tons Capacity
86 trucks 11-25 tons capacity
72 tracks over 25 tons capacity
1 truck with crane
1 truck with tail lift
5 containers
3 Flat
6 Warehouse for a total capacity of aprox . 9100 mt
For information on Gambia transporters contact details, please see the following link:
4.7 Gambia Transporter Contact List (see page 64)
4.4 Gambia Additional Service Providers: Vehicle Rental, Taxi Companies, Freight Forwarding Agents, Handling Equipment, Power Generation and ISPs
For information on Gambia Additional Service Provider contact details, please see the following
link:
4.8 Gambia Additional Service Provision Contact List (see page 69)
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4.4.1 Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
GAMTEL holds the only national gateway and all ISPs lease bandwidth and route their traffic
through this Gateway. The Total Internet Bandwidth is 100MB. 100MB of this is leased through
SONATEL, the main Telecoms Company in Senegal with connection to the undersea cable and
the other 30MB is through satellite. The GAMTEL-SONATEL connection is through a a fibre
link to Dakar via Basse (Gambia) and Wellingara (Senegal). A backup microwave link from
Banjul to Kaolack and fibre from Kaolack to Dakar is in place.The National backbone bandwidth
(i.e., internet speed from all Points of Presence, PoPs to the Gateway) has a capacity of 2MB.
In order to effectively rationalize/optimize the use of the International bandwidth, efforts are far
advanced to complete the installation of MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) which will
increase the national backbone bandwidth to 34MB. This is expected to be completed by June
2009.
Internet Service Providers
Are there ISPs available?
(Yes / No)
Yes
Private or Government
1 Governement and 3 Private: GAMTEL, QUANTUMNET CO. LTD,
UNIQUES SOLUTIONS CO. LTD, NETPAGE CO. LTD
Dial-up only (Yes / No)
No
Approximate Rates
Dial-up: 56Kb for Internet Services (Dial Up)
Broadband: 128Kb for Internet Services (Wireless) 256Kb for VPN
services
Max leasable ‘dedicated’ bandwidth
2MB for Internet Services 4MB for VPN services
For information on Gambia Additional Service Provider contact details, please see the following
link:
4.8 Gambia Additional Service Provision Contact List (see page 69)
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4.5 Gambia Telecommunications
For information on Gambia telecommunications contact details, please see the following link:
4.8 Gambia Additional Service Provision Contact List (see page 69)
4.1 Gambia Government Contact List (see page 55)
Formulation of policy on telecoms services (telephone, GSM and Internet services) is the
responsibility of the Department of State for Communication, Information and Information
Technology (DoSCIIT). DoSCIIT is responsible for the approval and issue of licenses, issue of
frequencies and the collection of the appropriate license and spectrum fees. A government
agency PURA (Public Utilities Regulatory Agency) was created by an act of the National
Assembly to regulate the sector (in addition to other public utility sectors).
Although telephone/GSM services are available nationwide, there are some areas where low or
no coverage are experienced for all the providers. The three operating GSM companies provide
normal mobile telephone services (Calling, SMS). COMIUM provides GPRS services. QCELL
plans to have Internet and video services as well when they launch.
Telephone Services
Is there an existing landline telephone network?
(Yes / No)
Yes. Only one land line operator
Does it allow international calls?
(Yes / No)
Yes
On average, number and length of downtime periods
n/a
Mobile phone providers (List) Yes. GAMTEL (Gambia Telecommunications
Co. Limited)
Estimated availability and coverage
(Approximate percentage of national coverage)
Nationwide
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4.5.1 Telecommunication Regulation
Regulations
Regulations on usage or import of:
Yes / No
Regulating Authority
Satellite No There are no regulations regarding what Satellites to connect to. Once
a VSAT license is obtained, one can connect to any satellite service
provider.
HF Radio Yes An authorisation is required which is obtainable from DoSCIIT upon
application in writing giving general information such as the reason why
it is required, number of repeaters, number of hand held equipment and
number of vehicle mounted equipment, simplex or duplex.
UHF/VHF/HF radio: handheld, base and mobile
Yes An authorisation is required which is obtainable from DoSCIIT upon
application in writing giving general information such as the reason why
it is required, number of repeaters, number of hand held equipment and
number of vehicle mounted equipment, simplex or duplex.
UHF/VHF repeaters
Yes An authorisation is required which is obtainable from DoSCIIT upon
application in writing giving general information such as the reason why
it is required, number of repeaters, number of hand held equipment and
number of vehicle mounted equipment, simplex or duplex.
GPS Yes An authorisation is required which is obtainable from DoSCIIT upon
application in writing giving general information such as the reason why
it is required, number of repeaters, number of hand held equipment and
number of vehicle mounted equipment, simplex or duplex.
VSAT Yes A license is required. There are 3 categories of license: 1. Commercial
/corporate (Banks) 2. Private non-commercial (diplomatic missions, UN
System) 3. Educational (NGOs)
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required
n/a
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1.
2.
Regulations
Frequency Licenses Required
UHF/VHF/HF - Written application for authorization to use and install to DoSCIIT. No
license fees required to be paid but spectrum fees are paid annually unless there is a
waiver from DoSCIIT
VSAT - A license is obtained through filling in a VSAT License application form
obtainable from DoSCIIT at a cost of D10, 000.00 (~ US$400) – non refundable. The
annual license and frequency spectrum charges will depend on the category of license
granted. No import license is required once a license or authorization has been
obtained to operate/install any of the above.
4.5.2 Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
All the UN agencies are connected to one single VHF and HF system housed in UN House,
where WFP, UNDP and UNICEF have offices. UNDP, WFP, UNICEF and WHO each have
their independent VSATs.
It will be technically feasible for WFP, UNDP and UNICEF to share each others VSAT
connection, but some expert configuration has to be made since each of these VSATs has
different routing configurations.
Existing UN Telecommunication Systems
Organisations UNDP UNICEF UNAIDS UNFPA FAO UNHCR WHO
VHF frequencies Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HF frequencies Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Repeaters
(Locations)
Yes Yes n/a n/a Yes No Yes
VSAT Yes Yes No No No No No
For information on Gambia telecommunications contact details, please see the following link:
4.8 Gambia Additional Service Provision Contact List (see page 69)
4.1 Gambia Government Contact List (see page 55)
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For information on Gambia telecommunications additional details, please see the following
document:
Gambia Telecommunications Additional Details
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
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5 Gambia Government Contact List
Ministry National or Provincial/State Authority
City / Town
Street / Physical Address
Name & Title Email & Website
NDMA - National Disaster Management Agency
National n/a Kairaba
Avenue
Sereekunda
Director
General
Essa Khan
Gambian Revenue Authority
National Banjul Liberation
avenue,
Banjul, The
Gambia
Deputy
Commissioner
Technical
Services
Alieu N
Ceesay
badouceesay@yahoo.
com
www.gambia.gm
National Roads Authority
National Kanifing MDI Road
Kanifing
Manager,
Operations &
Safety
Mr. Mamodou
Senghore
National Roads Authority
National Kanifing MDI Road,
Kanifing
Director of
Operations
Mr Sulayman
Faye
n/a
Gambian National transport
National Banjul Secretary
General
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Ministry National or Provincial/State Authority
City / Town
Street / Physical Address
Name & Title Email & Website
control association and transport drivers union
18/19
liberation
avenue,
Banjul
Sheriff
DIBBA,
Department of State for works, construction and infrastructure Development
National Kanifing MDI Road
Kanifing
Permanent
secretary
Mr. Bakary M.
Houma
Department of state for finance and economic affairs
National n/a n/a Mr. Mod
Secka
n/a
Department of State for Communication
National n/a n/a Deputy Permanent Secretary
Yankoulsa
Toure
yankoulsatouray@yahoo.
com
Gambia
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6 Gambia Humanitarian Agency Contact List
Organization Name Phone Number (Office)
UNICEF Isa Jawara +220 4494760/9
UNDP Chinue Dike 4494760/9+220
UNCHR Saikou Saho 4460850+220
WHO DR Thomas Sukwa 4462283/4/6+220
UNFPA Isaac Gblee 4494790+220
WB Badara Joof 4494760+220
FAO Babajana Ahmadou n/a
UN Dispensary Dr Njie 4494760+220
UNESO Sukai Bojang 4494772+220
UN AIDS Nuha Ceesay 4494760+220
IMF Meshack Tunee Tjirongo 4494760+220
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7 Gambia Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Name
Company Name & Title Email Phone Number
(office & mobile)
Key Role
Port of Banjul
Port of
BanjulDirector of
Corporate
Services and
Business
Development
Ms Naffie
Macdouall
n/a +220
4223572
Fax: +220
9960493
n/a
Port of Banjul
Port of
Banjul
Director of
Traffic
Operations
Ousman M
JOBARTEH
ous_jobarteh@yahoo.
com
+220
4202077
+220
9960488
Ports
Authority
n/a Gambia
Ports
Authority
Director of
operations-
Ferry operations
Mr. Halifa
Babacarr Bah
[email protected] +2204223729
+220
4223714
n/a
n/a Moukhtara
holding
Director
Sayed
Moukhtara
sayed.
moukhtara@moukhtara.
gm
+220
4392512
+220
7761166
+220
4393085
n/a
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8 Gambia Airport Company Contact List
Airport Company Physical Address
Email & Website
Phone Number (office)
Fax Number
Banul International AIrport
Banul
International
AIrport
PO Box
285, BJL
The
Gambia
aismgr.
gcaa@qanet.
gm
www.gambia.
gm/gcaa
+220 4473000
or 4473001
+220
4472190
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9 Gambia Storage and Milling Company Contact List
Company Physical Address
Name & Title
Email Phone Number
(office & mobile)
Key Role
COMPAS n/a Logistics
Assistant
Mr Lamin
Drammeh
n/a 4390535
Mob: 9920598
Warehouse
KANFING ROAD/ Gilles Robert warehouse
n/a Warehouse
Logistics
Assistant
Mr Bakary
Jallow
n/a 4390535
Mob: 9944997
Warehouse
KANFING ROAD/ Gilles Robert warehouse
n/a Store
Keeper
Mr Landing
Jarjue
n/a 4390535
Mob: 9921655
Warehouse
KANFING ROAD/ Gilles Robert warehouse
n/a Helper
Mr
Modoulamin
Sanyang
n/a 4390535
Mob: 9702532
Warehouse
Depart of Agriculture
Koffi
Annan
Street
Bakau
Mr.
Sariyang
Jobarteh
mailsmkjobarteh@hotmail.
com
+2204497687
+2209976100
7766100
Warehouse
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Company Physical Address
Name & Title
Email Phone Number
(office & mobile)
Key Role
Barra Warehouse
n/a Mr. Simon
Ndure
n/a 9885059 Warehouse
Kuntaur Warehouse
n/a Local
Manager
Kalifa
Sisocho
n/a 9825838 Warehouse
Kerewan Warehouse
n/a Local
Manager
Mr. Manlafi
Jabang
n/a 9830518 Warehouse
Basse Warehouse
n/a Local
Manager
Mr.
Pamodou
Jobe
n/a 9985232 Warehouse
Midland Trading Group Ltd
26,
ECOWAS
Ave.
Banjul
Mr. Hassan
Akar
+2204226372/
422784
Warehouse
Kuntaur Rice Mill (KRM)
Central
River
Division
Kuntaur
n/a [email protected] Mill
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10 Gambia Fuel Provider Contact List
Company Name Email Phone Number (office)
Description of Services Provided
Galp Mr Cherno
Jallow
n/a 7794713 Fuel Provider
Total Mr Jonas Ayi n/a 4498171 Fuel Provider
Elton Mr Bakary
Jammeh
info@elton.
gm
4496690 Fuel Provider
Castle n/a n/a 4378265 Fuel Provider
GNPC n/a n/a n/a Fuel Provider
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11 Gambia Transporter Contact List
Company Physical Address
Name Email Phone Number (office)
Description of Services Provided
Vehicle Type
Kansala Enterprise
71
Leman
Street
Banjul
Foni
Kansala
office
A/H
Filije
Nyassi
n/a 9905633 n/a Up to 11
tons
11-25
Tons
Over 25
Tons
Kombo Sillah Touray
Latri
Kunda
Sabigi
Mansa
Khalifa
A.
Touray
n/a 9931668 n/a Up to 11
tons
11-25
Tons
Over 25
Tons
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Company Physical Address
Name Email Phone Number (office)
Description of Services Provided
Vehicle Type
Gambia National Transport Control Association
18/19
Liberation
Avenue,
Banjul
Sheriff
Dibba
n/a 4223557 n/a Up to 11
tons
11-25
Tons
Over 25
Tons
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Company Physical Address
Name Email Phone Number (office)
Description of Services Provided
Vehicle Type
M.M. Faal Auto-Works
8 Imam
Omar
Sowe
Ave.
Matarr
M. Faal
n/a 4227303
9911431
n/a Up to 11
tons
11-25
Tons
Over 25
Tons
SHYBEN A.MADI & SONS Ltd
6 Ecowas
Avenue,
Banjul
George
Madi Jnr
n/a 4227377
4201570
n/a Up to 11
tons
11-25
Tons
Over 25
Tons
Truck
with
crane
Forklift
11-25
Tons
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Company Physical Address
Name Email Phone Number (office)
Description of Services Provided
Vehicle Type
Gambia Shipping Agencies
1a Cotton
Street,
Banjul
n/a n/a 227518 Up to 11
tons
11-25
Tons
Over 25
Tons
Lang Karamo Suwareh & Sons Enterprise
Manadi
Manjang
Highway
Lang
Karano
Suwareh
n/a 9906344 n/a Up to 11
tons
11-25
Tons
Over 25
Tons
Over 25
Tons
11-25
Tons
Chief Jim F. Jobe
Kerr
jarga,
jokadon
district
n/a n/a 220-
5720056
9832456
n/a Up to 11
tons
11-25
Tons
M&B Company Limited
38,
mosque
Road,
Banjul
Musa
Jawneh
majawneh@yahoo.
com
4223508
9960033
Other offices
across the
Country:
Dakar
Zigarhore
Over 25
Tons
Container
loading
Flat
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Company Physical Address
Name Email Phone Number (office)
Description of Services Provided
Vehicle Type
Casamance
Bissau
Gambia
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12 Gambia Additional Service Provision Contact List
Type of Service
Company Physical Address Name Email & Website
Phone Number (office)
Rental Car Companies
AB Rent a Car n/a n/a www.ab.gm 4460926
Rental Car Companies
Europcar Kairaba avenue n/a n/a 7773988
Rental Car Companies
West African
Tours
n/a n/a www.
westafricantours.
com
4495258
Rental Car Companies
Camping
Sukuta
n/a n/a n/a 9917786
ISP Providers Companies
GAMTEL Gambia
Telecommunications
Co. Limited)
GAMTEL HOUSE,
NELSON
MANDELA ROAD,
BANJUL, GAMTEL
Data Services,
ABUKO EARTH
STATION, ABUKO,
K.S.M.D
n/a n/a 4229999
ISP Providers Companies
QUANTUMNET
CO. LTD
QuantumNET
Digital, Kairaba
Avenue, K.S.M.D,
n/a n/a 4395252
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Type of Service
Company Physical Address Name Email & Website
Phone Number (office)
ISP Providers Companies
UNIQUES
SOLUTIONS
CO. LTD
Kairaba Avenue,
SERREKUNDA,
K.S.M.D
n/a n/a 4396822
ISP Providers Companies
NETPAGE CO.
LTD
NETPAGE HOUSE,
Off KAIRABA
AVENUE,
PIPELINE,
SERREKUNDA, K.S.
M.D
n/a n/a n/a
Food Suppliers
Bintang Bintang in Foni,
Western Region
Lamin
Ceesay
n/a 7706364
/9984235
Food Suppliers
Lang Suwareh Old Jeshwang
KSMD
Lang K.
Suwareh &
Sons
n/a 4375056
/9906344
Food Suppliers
George Banna
& Co. Ltd
5,Liberation
Avenue, Banjul. PO
Box 143
Mr. A.
Banna
geobanna@work.
gm
4227488
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Food Suppliers
Tajco Company
Limited
Liberation Avenue,
Banjul.
Mr.
Housaine
Muhammad
n/a n/a
Food Suppliers
Shyben A.
Madi & Sons
Liberation Avenue,
Banjul.
Mr. Sheikh
Baba
n/a 4226666
Food Suppliers
Boule & Sons
Ltd.
Liberation Avenue,
Banjul.
Mr. Sharbel
Elhad
n/a 4227488
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