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2.3.2 Niger Border Crossing of Torodi
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Overview

The crossing at Torodi is set up the same way as the one at Gaya and share the same challenges.

Torodi hosts a Customs Office, the CNUT, Soniloga and representatives from the Police Sanitaire that are charged with controlling incoming goods. The processes normally run smoothly and can be expected to be completed within two working days. Delays can arise due to problems with internet connection, and the crossing can in period be congested.

A perpetual challenge is the ratio of trucks with Nigerien registration that is enforced by the CNUT and transporters union. The rule is that two thirds (2/3) of trucks for any combined cargo should be registered in Niger. However, there is often not enough Nigerien trucks available at the ports to clear the cargo and Togolese trucks are generally cheaper. Thus the rule is often violated which can lead to problems when crossing.

 

Border Crossing Location and Contact

Name of Border Crossing

Kantchari – Torodi

Province or District

Kantchari Department (Benin) / Say Department (Niger)

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing

Torodi 46.4km

Kantchari 33.4km

Latitude

012.738708

Longitude

001.633797

Managing Authority / Agency

Niger Customs

Contact Person

Commandant Amaber (+227 96 00 70 00)

 

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Diori Hamani International Airport (Niamey)

Distance in km: 116km

Truck Travel Time: 1 day

Car Travel time: 1h43

Nearest Port

Port Autonome de Lomé

970km

Truck Travel Time: 14 days

Car Travel time: 14h14

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Niamey

109km

Truck Travel Time: 1 day

Car Travel time: 1h39

Other Information

 

Fuel stations available en route.

Hours of Operation

Mondays

800 – 1730

Tuesdays

800 – 1730

Wednesdays

800 – 1730

Thursdays

800 – 1730

Fridays

800 – 1730

Saturdays

800 – 1730

Sundays

Closed

National Holidays

 

2018: January 1; April 24 ; May 1; June 15; August 3, 22, 23; November 20; December 18. Muslim holidays subject to change according to lunar position.

Seasonal Constraints

Rainy season June to September

 

Daily Capacity

There is a separate lane for private cars. Vehicles that are not carrying cargo will be charged between 30 USD and 60 USD depending on the type of vehicle by Soniloga. Around 30 vehicles passes on a daily basis.

Customs Clearance

The Customs Office requires and invoice and packing list for the cargo. They will also require a BESC/ECTN (Bordereau Electronique de Suivi des Cargaisons / Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) if the goods are coming in through the ports. If the goods originate in the region at Certificate of origin with the value of the goods are required instead of the BESC/ECTN). The CNUT will check the waybills and that the ratio of Nigerien trucks is respected – 2/3 registered in Niger. La Police Sanitaire will check that food items have their phytosanitary certification.

Delays can be expected when the crossing is congested, import of food items peak around April to July. Connection issues are a recurrent problem that will cause delays. Otherwise not respecting the Nigerien truck ratio can block the trucks at the border.

Each truck is charged USD 10 for customs declaration and an additional USD 10 for extra-legal labour. On top of this comes phytosanitary fees of USD 1 per metric ton and an escort fee by destination, in USD:

 

Dosso

Niamey

Maradi

Tillabery

Arlit

Azelik

Konni

Magaria

Agadez

Zinder

Malbaza

Tahoua

Diffa

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     22  

  222  

       82  

  358  

  182  

  142  

    302  

   298  

  302  

     142  

   182  

  406  

 

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 

1.3 Customs Information


Other Relevant Information

Trucks and containers are not opened and inspected at the crossing. This is performed at the regional Customs Offices where the goods are destined. For this reason the process is relatively fluid and will normally be done within 48 hours maximum.

Control of weigh with respect to the load limit of the trucks is performed at Makalondi, before arriving at Torodi.

Goods intended for transit through Niger needs transit authorisation to be let through. Pharmaceutical goods needs special import permit that can be obtained from the Health Ministry. Dangerous goods also requires special import permit.

 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link:

4.1 Government Contact List

 

 

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