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16/01/2009 ConOps_GAZA Logistics Cluster 1 Logistics Cluster Proposal Logistics Cluster Proposal GAZA GAZA Concept of Operation Concept of Operation
16/01/2009 ConOps_GAZA Logistics Cluster 1
Logistics Cluster ProposalLogistics Cluster Proposal
GAZA GAZA
Concept of OperationConcept of Operation
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Logistics Cluster GAZALogistics Cluster GAZA
Challenges and Solutions proposedChallenges and Solutions proposed
Major Bottlenecks identified:
� Cargo prioritization and tracking
� Border crossing / Coordination with IDF
Solutions Proposed
� LogsCluster to channel cargo requests to enter into Gaza, consolidate and operate the delivery of cargo through its system based on HCT/HC priorities.
� LogsCluster to coordinate and liaise with IDF and HCT
� LogsCluster to make existing and efficient staging areas and fast track channels available to inter-agency services
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Logistics Cluster Logistics Cluster –– Resources AvailableResources Available
� Logistics Cluster Coordination Cell in Jerusalem (WFP office)
[Role: Inter-Agency Coordination / Cluster Team Coordination / Cargo Operations Coordination / Freight officer Nitzana.
� Coordination Officer located within OCHA office
[Role: Interlocutor between Humanitarian CT, HC and LogsCluster – consolidates information on cluster/sector priorities for relief cargo]
� Coordination Officer located within UNRWA office
[Role: Interlocutor between LogsCluster and UNRWA – liaison on consolidation & transport]
� CIV/MIL Liaison Officer located with JHCC Cell in Tel Aviv[Role: Interlocutor between LogCluster & IDF – advocates for logistics related issues ]
� LogsCluster Info Management Officers in Jerusalem & Al Arish [Roles: Compilation and dissemination of log related information]
� LogsCluster Liaison Officer in Ramallah Ops Room (MoH)[Role: WHO log officer embedded in the Palestinian MoH Operations Room -Interlocutor between Palestinian NGOs, MoH and LogsCluster ]
� Coordination cell located with Egyptian MoFA & Red Crescent [Role: Interlocutor between ERCrescent and LogsCluster–ensure bilateral & unsolicited assistance follows CT prioritisation]
16/01/2009 ConOps_GAZA Logistics Cluster 4
TEL AVIV
JHCC
LogsCluster CIV/MIL
Liaison Officer
TEL AVIV
JHCC
LogsCluster CIV/MIL
Liaison Officer
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Logistics Cluster optional services to be made availableLogistics Cluster optional services to be made available
� Cargo pick up at Beituniya hub and border crossing West Bank to Israel.
� Cargo consolidation and palletisation Jerusalem hub (UNRWA facility), Ashqelon (WFP facility) and El-Arish (ERC/WFP facility)
� Transport ex-hubs into Gaza (recipient depot for full truck loads – or WFP transit warehousing points for pick-up by recipient organisation in Gaza City and Rafah)
� Cargo preparation & transport provided on a cost recovery basis (Tariffs to be published)
16/01/2009 ConOps_GAZA Logistics Cluster 6
CARGO MOVEMENT FLOW
JERUSALEM HUB
UNRWA
ASHQELONHUBWFP
FINAL DELIVERY POINT IN GAZA (FTL) OR
TRANSIT HUB
BEITUNIYAHUB
UNRWA EL-ARISHHUB
ERC/WFP
CARGO CONSOLIDATED & PALLETISED
CARGO DELIVERED BY REQUESTING ORG TO LOG CLUSTER FACILITIES
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How to access the Logistics Cluster optional How to access the Logistics Cluster optional
service.service.
� CMR sent to LogsCluster Jerusalem Coordination Cell
� Cargo checked against HCT priorities
� Requesting organisation receives invoice per pallet space (based on published tariffs)
� Requesting organisation delivers relief item to the respective hub.
� Based on agreement, prepared (consolidated & palletised) for further delivery
� In parallel, LogsCluster processes slot allocation request with COGAT (office for border crossing)
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Humanitarian supplies CMR sent to Logistics Cluster Jerusalem
Requesting AgencyDelivers Cargo to HUB
Prioritisation Based on HCT priorities
Transport Service and Slot requestto COGAT Border Crossing Office
(done by LogsCluster)
HUB consolidation and palletisation
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How the services will work 1/4How the services will work 1/4
� LogsCluster receives, processes priorities & compiles requests (CMR)
� Northern Corridor - Ashqelon:
� Requesting orgs deliver to the hub (custom cleared).
� Hub Operated by WFP (consolidation & palletisation), Transport done by WFP contracted trucks, crossing coordination done by LogsCluster, delivery to Final delivery hubs or eventually to specific locations for full truck loads.
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Primary Final HUB
Transit Consolidation Hubs
Potential Corridors
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� West Bank Corridor – Beituniya:
� Cargo Pick-up in Beituniya hub on UN plated trucks – no border crossing coordination or customs clearance required - to Jerusalem hub. Service provider : UNWRA
� Cargo consolidation & palletisation, transport done by UNWRA contracted trucks, crossing coordination done by LogsCluster, delivery to Final delivery hubs or eventually to specific locations for full truck loads
How the services will work 2/4How the services will work 2/4
16/01/2009 ConOps_GAZA Logistics Cluster 12
Logistics Hub
Cargo Pick up
WEST BANK
Beituniya
Primary Final HUB
Transit Consolidation Hubs
Potential Corridors
Sufa
Kerem Shalom
Karni
Erez
Logistics Hub
Cargo Pick up
WEST BANK
Beituniya
Primary Final HUB
Transit Consolidation Hubs
Potential Corridors
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How the services will work 3/4How the services will work 3/4
Egypt Corridor: El-Arish
� Cargo consolidation & preparation in staging area in El Arish operated by WFP with the RedCrescent and the Governorate of El Arish.
� Medical supplies can be shipped directly through Rafah corridor
� Other goods are shipped through transporters contracted by each agencies to El-Aouga crossing point into Nitzana/Israel
� In Israel (after clearance processed by requesting agency) a LogsCluster Freight Officer ships it to Kerem Shalom on UN contracted trucks and LogsCluster facilitate the entry into Gaza.
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Primary Final HUB
Transit Consolidation Hubs
Potential Corridors
Medecine ONLY
Primary Final HUB
Transit Consolidation Hubs
Potential Corridors
Medecine ONLY
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How the services will work 4/4How the services will work 4/4
� Delivery Hubs inside Gaza
� Cargo pick up points for partners.
� Operated by WFP
� Coordination with UNWRA for escorted convoys
� Full truck loads deliveries to specific points can be considered
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TEL AVIV
JHCC
LogsCluster CIV/MIL
Liaison Officer
Primary Final HUB
Transit Consolidation Hubs
Potential Corridors
