Malawi - 5 Malawi Annexes
The following section contains annexes for additional information for the Malawi LCA
Malawi - 5.1 Malawi Acronyms and Abbreviations
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Acronym |
Full Name |
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ADMARC |
Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation |
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AWB |
Airway Bill |
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BL |
Bill of Lading |
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C&F |
Cost & Freight |
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CAA |
Civil Aviation Authority |
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CARE |
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere |
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CDN |
Corredor de Desenvolvimento do Norte |
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CEAR |
The Central East African Railways |
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CFS |
Container Freight Stations |
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COMESA |
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa |
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DoDMA |
Department of Disaster Management Affairs |
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ESCOM |
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi |
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ESGR |
Emergency Strategic Grain Reserves |
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FAO |
Food and Agriculture Organization |
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GDP |
Gross Domestic Products |
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GPS |
Global Positioning System |
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GPRS |
General Pocket Radio Service |
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GRT |
Gross Register Tonnage |
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HF |
High Frequency |
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IATA |
International Air Transport Association |
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ICAO |
International Civil Aviation Organization |
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IDPs |
Internally Displaced Persons |
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IFAD |
International Fund for Agricultural Development |
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ILS |
Instrument Landing System |
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ILO |
International Labour Organisations |
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IMF |
International Monetary Fund |
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INGO |
International NGO |
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IOM |
International Organization for Migration |
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ISPs |
Internet Service Providers |
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KVA |
Kilo Volt Ampere |
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LCA |
Logistics Capacity Assessment |
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LRA |
Labour Relations Act |
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MRA |
Malawi Revenue Authority |
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MACRA |
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority |
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MERA |
Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority |
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MBS |
Malawi Bureau of Standards |
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MOU |
Memorandum of Understanding |
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MSC |
Malawi Shipping Company |
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MT |
Metric Tons |
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MW |
Megawatt |
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MoTPW |
Ministry of Transport and Public Works |
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N/A |
Not Available |
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NDB |
Non-directional beacon |
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NFI |
Non-food Items |
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NFRA |
National Food reserve Agency |
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NGO |
Non-governmental Organization |
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NOCMA |
National Oil Company of Malawi |
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NRA |
National Roads Authority |
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OCHA |
Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs |
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RC |
Resident Coordinator |
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RoRo |
Roll on Roll off |
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SADC |
Southern African Development Community |
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T |
Tons |
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T&D |
Transmission and Distribution |
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TEUs |
Twenty Foot Equivalent Units |
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THC |
Terminal Handling Charge |
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TNM |
Telecom Networks Malawi |
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TPA |
Tanzania Ports Authority |
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UHF |
Ultra-High Frequency |
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UN |
United Nations |
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UNAIDS |
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS |
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UNCT |
United Nations Country Team |
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UNDP |
United Nations Development Programme |
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UNDSS |
The Department of Safety and Security |
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UNEP |
United Nations Environmental Programme |
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UNESCO |
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
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UNFCD |
The UN Capital Development Fund |
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UNFPA |
United Nations Population Fund |
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UNHAS |
United Nations Humanitarian Air Service |
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UNHCR |
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees |
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UNICEF |
United Nations Children's Fund |
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UNIDO |
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization |
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UNV |
The United Nations Volunteers |
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(V)HF |
(Very) High Frequency |
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VOR |
VHF omnidirectional radio range |
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V-SAT |
Very Smart Aperture Terminal |
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WASH |
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene |
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WCO |
World Customs Organization |
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WHO |
World Health Organisation |
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WFP |
World Food Programme |
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WHO |
World Health Organization |
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WVI |
World Vision International |
Malawi - 5.3 Malawi Logistics Services Additional Info
Shipping Lines
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Malawi – Shipping line Agents |
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Lilongwe |
Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, Malawi |
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Contact |
Branch Manager – Marcelino Buanaique |
Cell |
+258 827 841 780 |
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Tel |
+258 21 302 150 |
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Web |
Fax |
+258 21 302 154 |
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Lilongwe |
Maersk Line Malawi Ltd, Kapani House, Kanengo P.O. Box 40426, Lilongwe 4, Malawi |
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Contact |
Manager - LeeTrevor Brough |
Cell |
+258843024022 |
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Tel |
2651710300 |
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Web |
Fax |
+2651710370 |
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Lilongwe |
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company Malawi, Kanengo Industrial Zone P.o. Box 40059 Kanengo Lilongwe 4 Malawi |
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Contact |
Managing Director – John Hildyard |
Cell |
+265888239999 |
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Tel |
+265(0) 1710562 |
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Web |
Fax |
+265(0) 1710647 |
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Lilongwe |
CMA CMM Shipping Agency Ltd, 1st floor, Auction Holdings Complex, P.O. Box40601 Kanengo Lilongwe 4 Malawi |
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Contact |
Commercial Manager – Fyness Njobvu |
Cell |
+265888239999 |
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Tel |
+265(0) 1812120 |
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Web |
Fax |
+265(0) 1710041 |
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Moçambique – Maputo Shipping Agents |
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Maputo |
Maersk Moçambique Lda, Av. Filipe Samuel Magaia Nº 851, Maputo, Moçambique |
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Maputo |
SDV AMI, 1st Floor, Av. 25 de Setembro Nº 2206, P.O. Box 2611, Maputo, Moçambique |
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Contact |
Branch Manager – Guenole Nordin |
Cell |
+258 843 012 940 |
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Tel |
+258 21 328 263 |
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Web |
Fax |
+258 23 328 287 |
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Contact |
Country Manager – Christopher Crookall |
Cell |
+258 823 055 632 |
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Tel |
+258 21 308 132 |
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Web |
Fax |
+258 21 308 130 |
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Moçambique – Beira Shipping Lines |
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Beira |
Mediterranean Shipping Company, Av. Poder Popular Nº 152, P.O. Box 2105, Beira |
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Contact |
Branch Manager – Timoteo Samunda |
Cell |
+258 843 800 006 |
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Tel |
+258 23 329 250 |
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Web |
Fax |
+258 23 329 202 |
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Beira |
Maersk Moçambique Lda, Rua Aires De Ornelas Nº 302, Beira, Moçambique |
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Contact |
Operations Manager – Hanifo Ismael |
Cell |
+258 823 061 090 |
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Tel |
+258 23 320 979 |
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Web |
Fax |
+258 23 325 535 |
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Beira |
SDV AMI Limited, Av. Do Poder Popular Nº 264, P.O. Box 72, Beira, Moçambique |
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Contact |
Director General – Gerard Loustaunau |
Cell |
+258 848 392 022 |
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Tel |
+258 23 324 001 |
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Web |
Fax |
+258 23 325 022 |
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Moçambique – Nacala Shipping Lines |
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Nacala |
Mediterranean Shipping Company, Rua Do Porto, P.O. Box 242, Nacala, Moçambique |
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Contact |
Branch Manager – Alex Faia |
Cell |
+258 843 800 005 |
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Tel |
+258 26 526 597 |
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Web |
Fax |
+258 26 526 591 |
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Nacala |
Maersk Moçambique Lda, Rua Do Porto, Nacala, Moçambique |
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Contact |
Branch Manager – Franco Langa |
Cell |
+258 823 220 700 |
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Tel |
+258 26 526 837 |
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Web |
Fax |
+258 26 526 837 |
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Nacala |
SV AMI Limited, Rua Do Porto, P.O. Box 42, Nacala, Moçambique |
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Contact |
Branch Manager – John Hoeben |
Cell |
+258 844 364 510 |
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Tel |
+258 26 526 813 |
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Web |
Fax |
+258 26 526 833 |
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Moçambique – Maputo Shipping Agents |
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Maputo |
Mediterranean Shipping Company, 4th Floor, Rua da Imprensa Nº 256, Maputo, Moçambique |
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Contact |
Branch Manager – Marcelino Buanaique |
Cell |
+258 827 841 780 |
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Tel |
+258 21 302 150 |
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Web |
Fax |
+258 21 302 154 |
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Maputo |
Maersk Moçambique Lda, Av. Filipe Samuel Magaia Nº 851, Maputo, Moçambique |
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Contact |
Country Manager – Christopher Crookall |
Cell |
+258 823 055 632 |
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Tel |
+258 21 308 132 |
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Web |
Fax |
+258 21 308 130 |
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Maputo |
SDV AMI, 1st Floor, Av. 25 de Setembro Nº 2206, P.O. Box 2611, Maputo, Moçambique |
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Contact |
Branch Manager – Guenole Nordin |
Cell |
+258 843 012 940 |
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Tel |
+258 21 328 263 |
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Web |
Fax |
+258 23 328 287 |
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Moçambique – Beira Shipping Lines |
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Beira |
Mediterranean Shipping Company, Av. Poder Popular Nº 152, P.O. Box 2105, Beira |
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Contact |
Branch Manager – Timoteo Samunda |
Cell |
+258 843 800 006 |
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Tel |
+258 23 329 250 |
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Web |
Fax |
+258 23 329 202 |
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Beira |
Maersk Moçambique Lda, Rua Aires De Ornelas Nº 302, Beira, Moçambique |
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Contact |
Operations Manager – Hanifo Ismael |
Cell |
+258 823 061 090 |
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Tel |
+258 23 320 979 |
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Web |
Fax |
+258 23 325 535 |
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Beira |
SDV AMI Limited, Av. Do Poder Popular Nº 264, P.O. Box 72, Beira, Moçambique |
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Contact |
Director General – Gerard Loustaunau |
Cell |
+258 848 392 022 |
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Tel |
+258 23 324 001 |
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Web |
Fax |
+258 23 325 022 |
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Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA 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.
Malawi - 5.4 Malawi Road Network Additional Information
Bridges
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Malawi has many small bridges of modest construction and during the annual flooding season many may suffer from varying degrees of damage
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Any bridges along key arterial routes are promptly replaced by temporary constructions (mostly in the form of Bailey Bridges) until repairs can be undertaken
Bridges across Shire River
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The Bakili Muluzi Bridge at Mangochi, Kamuzu Bridges (at Liwonde, Zalewa, Chikwawa & Chiromo) are the largest bridges in Malawi and they cross the Shire River downstream from the lake outlet. These bridges are well constructed and do not present any problems
Transport Corridors
International Corridors Leading to the Country
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Location |
Border Crossing Point |
Direction |
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Mozambique to Malawi |
Mulanje |
South-east |
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Mozambique to Malawi |
Nsanje |
South |
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Mozambique to Malawi |
Dedza |
West |
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Mozambique to Malawi |
Mwanza |
West |
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Tanzania to Malawi |
Karonga |
North |
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Zambia to Malawi |
Mchinji |
West (Central) |
Main Corridors within the Country (leading to main towns / hubs)
Transit Route – Blantyre to Lilongwe
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Location Details |
Origin |
Destination |
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Town or city |
Blantyre |
Lilongwe |
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Latitude |
S 15° 47’ 34.95” |
S 13° 57’ 33.04” |
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Longitude |
E 34° 59’ 36.93” |
E 33° 47’ 32.52” |
Total Distance: 239 kms
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Usage & Transit |
Jan - Mar |
Apr - Jun |
Jul – Sep |
Oct - Nov |
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Wet & Dry Season – Driving time for trucks & trailers |
8 hours |
8 hours |
8 hours |
8 hours |
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The road from Blantyre to Lilongwe is a tarmac road and in good condition throughout the year
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There are many steep sections along this route which make travel very slow
Mozambique Border at Mwanza to Blantyre
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Location Details |
Origin |
Destination |
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Town or city |
Mwanza |
Blantyre |
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Latitude |
S 15° 34’ 42.19” |
S 15° 47’ 34.95” |
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Longitude |
E 34° 28’ 38.48” |
E 34° 59’ 36.93” |
Total Distance: 105 kms
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Usage & Transit |
Jan - Mar |
Apr - Jun |
Jul – Sep |
Oct - Nov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wet & Dry Season – Driving time for trucks & trailers |
3 hours |
3 hours |
3 hours |
3 hours |
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This is a tarmac road and in good condition throughout the year
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The road from Mwanza at the border to the Kamuzu Bridge across the Shire River crossing has many very steep inclines and travel in both directions can be very slow
Mozambique Border at Dedza to Lilongwe
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Location Details |
Origin |
Destination |
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Town or city |
Dedza |
Lilongwe |
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Latitude |
S 14° 24’ 01.22” |
S 13° 57’ 33.04” |
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Longitude |
E 34° 19’ 31.10” |
E 33° 47’ 32.52” |
Total Distance: 87 kms
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Usage & Transit |
Jan - Mar |
Apr - Jun |
Jul – Sep |
Oct - Nov |
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Wet & Dry Season – Driving time for trucks & trailers |
2 hours |
2 hours |
2 hours |
2 hours |
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This is a tarred road and in good condition throughout the year
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This route is used by traffic from Beira to Lilongwe as the route is shorter than crossing at Mwanza to the south
Zambia Border at Mchinji to Lilongwe
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Location Details |
Origin |
Destination |
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Town or city |
Mchinji |
Lilongwe |
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Latitude |
S 13° 47’ 48.00” |
S 13° 57’ 33.04” |
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Longitude |
E 32° 53’ 22.00” |
E 33° 47’ 32.52” |
Total Distance: 110 kms
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Usage & Transit |
Jan - Mar |
Apr - Jun |
Jul – Sep |
Oct - Nov |
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Wet & Dry Season – Driving time for trucks & trailers |
2 hours |
2 hours |
2 hours |
2 hours |
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This is a tarred road and in good condition throughout the year
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Cross-border traffic between Zambia and Malawi is not common
Mozambique Border at Mulanje to Blantyre
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Location Details |
Origin |
Destination |
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Town or city |
Mulanje |
Blantyre |
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Latitude |
S 16° 05’ 55.43” |
S 15° 47’ 34.95” |
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Longitude |
E 35° 45’ 57.80” |
E 34° 59’ 36.93” |
Total Distance: 55 kms
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Usage & Transit |
Jan - Mar |
Apr - Jun |
Jul – Sep |
Oct - Nov |
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Wet & Dry Season – Driving time for trucks & trailers |
2 hours |
2 hours |
2 hours |
2 hours |
- The distance from Mulanje to Blantyre is 55 kms and the road is asphalted and is in good condition
Port of Beira to Mwanza Border Crossing
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Location Details |
Origin |
Destination |
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Town or city |
Port of Beira |
Mwanza |
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Latitude |
S 19° 49’ 08.00” |
S 15° 34’ 42.19” |
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Longitude |
E 40° 39’ 54.22” |
E 34° 28’ 38.48” |
Total Distance: 648 kms
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Usage & Transit |
Jan - Mar |
Apr - Jun |
Jul – Sep |
Oct - Nov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wet & Dry Season – Driving time for trucks & trailers |
3 days |
2 days |
2 days |
2 days |
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Flooding can occur on the Pungue Plains approximately 30 km west of Beira closing the roads for long periods
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The Chimoio to Tete section is a tarmac road which was upgraded in 2008 and is generally in good condition
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The route is hilly in places and travelling times for loaded trucks can be slow, particularly the 70 km between Guro and Changara where the road is in very poor condition
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North of Tete there are bridges that become impassable during the wet season in November & December
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For transit to Lilongwe the border crossing further north at Dedza is used, a distance of 810 kms from Beira
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The distance from Mwanza to Blantyre is 105 kms which has many very steep inclines and driving is very slow
Port of Nacala to Chiponde Border Crossing
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Location Details |
Origin |
Destination |
|---|---|---|
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Town or city |
Port of Nacala |
Chiponde |
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Latitude |
S 14° 32’ 31.50” |
S 14° 22’ 17.00” |
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Longitude |
E 40° 39’ 54.22” |
E 35° 36’ 08.00” |
Total Distance: 740 kms
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Usage & Transit |
Jan - Mar |
Apr - Jun |
Jul – Sep |
Oct - Nov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wet & Dry Season – Driving time for trucks & trailers |
3 days |
2 days |
2 days |
2 days |
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The road from Nampula to Chiponde (approx 600 kms) is unpaved and only passable during the dry season
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With the rehabilitation of the port of Quelimane in Mozambique on the Zambezi estuary, a new option may be available for overland road transport, the distance is only 317 kms to the border at Mulanje in south-eastern Malawi
Port of Dar-es-Salaam to Karonga
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Location Details |
Origin |
Destination |
|---|---|---|
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Town or city |
Dar-es-Salaam |
Karonga |
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Latitude |
S 06° 49’ 33.38” |
S 09° 56’ 00.00” |
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Longitude |
E 39° 18’ 22.72” |
E 33° 56’ 00.00” |
Total Distance: 1,328 kms
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Usage & Transit |
Jan - Mar |
Apr - Jun |
Jul – Sep |
Oct - Nov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wet & Dry Season – Driving time for trucks & trailers |
3 days |
3 days |
3 days |
3 days |
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The road from Dar-es-Salaam to Mbeya in the southwest is a tarmac for the entire route
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The distance from Karonga to Lilongwe is 518 kms
Malawi - 5.5 Malawi Imported Electricity Details
Number of Customers (2022): 571,345
TRANSMISSION
ESCOM has a transmission network comprising of 1,080 km of wooden pole lines and 1603 km of steel tower lines.
• These lines transmit bulk power at 66,000 volts, 132,000 volts and 400,000 volts. They feed power transformers which are in grid substations across the country.
• Power transformers step-up generation voltage of 11,000 volts to 66,000 volts, 132,000 volts and 400,000 volts for transmission to major load centres where these voltages are then stepped down to 33,000 and 11,000 volts for distribution to customers.
• Challenges include problems of termite attacks on wooden structures, vandalism on both wood and steel tower structures and periodic floods which erode tower foundations thereby collapsing the towers and lightning strikes damaging wood poles.
Supply Electricity
• It is important to note that the supply is not always stable, and the risk of fluctuations is very high, thus use of an electricity stabilizer is highly recommended
• There are frequent power cuts because of ‘power shedding’ due to demand exceeding generation so provision for generators is recommended
Power Stability
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Power grid / network coverage |
The Escom transmission network supplies electricity to all districts and there is good coverage over the whole country |
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Is supply regular and constant throughout the country? |
No |
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On average, how often does power supply go out? |
Outages occur daily, in urban and rural areas |
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On average, how long does the outage last? |
From minutes to many hours |