Storage Assessment

 

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There are numerous storage facilities spread out across Lebanon. Currently, there is enough space to meet humanitarian needs, and UN agencies and INGOs employ several warehouses throughout Beirut, North Lebanon, and South Lebanon to fulfill their programmatic demands.

Access is currently hindered by security in the country's northern region, especially close to the Syrian border and up to Tripoli. For the sake of ensuring access to their warehouses, it is advised that businesses pick storage locations outside of and before the Tripoli area.

The cost of warehousing is highest in the vicinity of Beirut, however reduced costs are also accessible outside of this area, particularly in places like Zahle.

Recent storage assessments were carried out in Beirut and other locations; more information is available below:

Commercial Storage

The commercial storage sector in Lebanon has undergone a considerable change recently as a result of both economic changes and technology developments. The advent of automated storage options and sophisticated inventory management techniques have transformed the classic warehouse paradigm into a more dynamic and effective system. This change was sparked by the necessity for companies to streamline their operations in the face of obstacles brought on by the nation's unstable economy and constrained infrastructure.

The development of contemporary logistics and e-commerce has also increased Lebanon's need for cutting-edge commercial storage solutions. Third-party logistics companies have grown in popularity because they give businesses the freedom to scale their storage capacity in response to demand without having to make significant fixed investments. Additionally, environmental concerns have prompted the storage business to adopt eco-friendly practices, with solar-powered warehouses and waste reduction programs becoming more commonplace.

But it's important to remember that Lebanon's political and economic unpredictability has continued to pose obstacles to the development of the commercial storage industry. The effectiveness of storage and distribution networks is still impacted by currency volatility, import and export restrictions, and infrastructure shortcomings. The development of the nation's commercial storage business is a reflection of both its resilience and adaptation in the face of hardship as it works to negotiate these difficulties.

 

Location	Owner	Available for Rent	Capacity (MT / m² / m³)	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Dayshunieh	M+M Hechme Logistics	Yes	12000 sqm	concrete	Raised-siding and flat	excellent
Dora-Beirut	Agility Logistics	Yes	TBC	Concrete	Raised-siding and flat	Very good
Choueifat-Beirut	LTI	Yes	1800	Sandwich panel	Raised-Siding and flat	good
Enfeh-Tripoli	Amin Nour	Yes	3000	Concrete	Raised-Siding and flat	Good
Dekweneh	Damco	Yes	3600	Concrete	Raised-Siding and flat	Good
Dbayeh	ABI LAMAA	YES	4387	Concrete	Raised-Siding and flat	Good

 

[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

Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations

Major humanitarian organizations in Lebanon have developed a diverse strategy for storing their necessary supplies in light of the complex difficulties posed by the nation's socioeconomic environment. An increasing trend favors hiring private service providers to meet businesses' storage needs, even though others choose to keep their own storage facilities.

Many humanitarian groups prefer to collaborate with reputable private service providers for storage solutions due to the unpredictable nature of the local environment and the urgent nature of their work. These suppliers supply a number of advantages, including as adaptable storage space, cutting-edge inventory management systems, and proficiency negotiating intricate logistical networks. By using this strategy, humanitarian organizations can concentrate their efforts on achieving their primary goals rather than on maintaining storage infrastructure. To provide total control over the storage process, some firms with specific requirements or lengthy projects may still keep their own facilities. The cooperation between humanitarian organizations and private service providers highlights a practical technique for meeting urgent needs while negotiating the difficulties of the Lebanese context in this delicate balance between autonomy and efficiency.

An Agility warehouse in Dora is heavily used by UNICEF and UNHCR. In Zahle, UNICEF also has a warehouse. Below are further details, including capacity:

 

Location	Organization	Sharing Possibility	Capacity (MT / m² / m³)	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Beirut	UNRWA	No	2108 m2	Covered	Easy	Good
Beirut	UNHCR	No	34400 m2	Covered	Easy	Good
Halat	UNHCR	No	2600 m2	Covered	Easy	Good
Qoubayat	UNHCR	No	283 m2	Covered	Easy	Good
Zahle	UNHCR	No	870 m2	Covered	Easy	Good
Beirut	UNICEF	No	3000 m2	Covered	Easy	Good
Kob elias	UNICEF	No	300 m2	Covered	Easy	Good
Ras el ain	UNICEF	No	290 m2	Covered	Easy	Good
Zahle	UNICEF	No	3500 m2	Covered	Easy	Good
Tripoli	UNICEF	No	70 m2	Covered	Easy	Good

[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

 

Public Sector Storage

In Lebanon, the public sector is crucial to disaster and emergency response, with specific organizations in charge of overseeing crucial storage facilities. These organizations carefully gather a variety of essential supplies to enable quick and efficient disaster response. Among other necessities, stockpiles often contain emergency food supplies, clean drinking water, medical supplies, tents, blankets, and hygiene kits. To guarantee easy access and distribution when a calamity strikes, these supplies are carefully maintained in warehouses across the nation.

Collaboration with the aid sector is a key component of Lebanon's disaster preparedness plan. To create procedures for gaining access to stored items during emergencies, public sector entities closely collaborate with humanitarian organizations. This collaboration promotes a coordinated reaction and avoids effort duplication. Based on their unique requirements, humanitarian organizations can seek access to these stockpiles, enabling a coordinated and effective resource allocation. Lebanon works to improve its preparedness for disasters and lessen the effects of crises on its population by keeping well-organized storage facilities and encouraging cooperation between the public sector and the humanitarian community.

Location	Ministry / Agency	Use Possibility	Capacity (MT / m² / m³)	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Beirut Port	Ministry of Economy	Yes	1200000 sqm	Concrete and steel WHs	n/a	n/a
Beirut Free Zone at Beirut Port	Free Zone Authority	Yes	32400 sqm	Concrete and steel WHs	n/a	n/a
Tripoli Port	Tripoli port authority	Yes	28500 sqm	Concrete and steel WHs	n/a	n/a

[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

Cold Chain

The cold chain infrastructure in Lebanon is essential for assuring the secure distribution and storage of temperature-sensitive goods, particularly drugs and vaccines. Due to its unpredictable climate and sporadic electrical outages, the nation has particular difficulties. Therefore, it's essential to keep a solid cold chain in place to stop the deterioration of medicines and vaccines.

Lebanon has put a lot of effort into building a strong cold chain network. To serve various regions, specialized storage facilities with temperature-controlled settings are placed in key locations. However, the country's patchy power supply has long been a problem because power outages can prevent the refrigeration required to maintain the potency of vaccines and medications. Some facilities have made investments in solar-powered refrigeration equipment or backup power systems to combat this. Moreover, successful management and modernization of the cold chain infrastructure depend on collaboration between the public health field, the pharmaceutical business, and international organizations. Improving Lebanon's cold chain capability is critical to guaranteeing the population's access to and effectiveness of vital medical supplies as it works to overcome these challenges.

 

Location	Organization / Owner	Type [1]	Cooling /  Power [2]	Quantity	Total Capacity (m³)	Condition
Dora	Agility	Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer	-20 to -25 Degrees Celsius	1	5000	Excellent
Dora	Agility	Cold Room Positive	0 to 4 Degrees Celsius	1	200-500	Excellent
Sin el fil	Agility	Cold Room, Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer	-20 to -25 Degrees Celsius	1	900 palettes position	Excellent
Dayshunieh	Agility	Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer	+2°C to +6°C	1	1400 palettes position	Excellent

 

[1] Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer,

[2] Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other, unspecified