South Sudan, Republic of - 2 Logistics Infrastructure

The logistics infrastructure in South Sudan is in a poor state, with very little yearly maintenance undertaken. Nearly 40 years of conflict, underdevelopment, and virtually no investment have left the country with an ailing road network, limited air and water transport capacity and a large infrastructure gap.

Most roads and main transport corridors within the country comprise gravel roads severely affected by perennial flooding. The Juba to Nimule Road, Juba to Terekeka and Juba to Bor are currently the only sealed corridors connecting the country with neighbouring Uganda and other significant towns in the Country. Little maintenance, low adherence to road rules by road users, and the inability to enforce road weight limits lead to the quick deterioration of roads and bridges.

The country has access to hundreds of airstrips and helicopter landing areas; however, most of these are gravel strips. Encroachment and little to no maintenance create a hazardous flying environment at some airstrips. A limited number of airstrips are accessible by fixed-wing planes throughout the year, with a large number being accessible by helicopter or specialised aircraft (Buffalo) only. During the rainy season, the number of fixed-wing accessible airstrips further decreases. Currently, the country only has access to four asphalt runways in Juba, Paloich Wau and Malakal, and a few gravel strips capable of handling large aircraft. Current plans include the upgrade of Juba International Airport. As Paloich is a privately run airstrip, there are landing fees to be paid before departure, which is also applicable to UN Agencies.

The river Nile waterway network provides transport capacity to various downstream locations year-round. The barges and pushers have a capacity of 1,200mt per set (a set is comprised of 4 barges) but are old and unreliable from suffering from years of low investment. Compounded with security issues on the river, the turnaround times for barge movements from Bor to Malakal can vary from 2 to 6 months. WFP, at present, has a MoU for the cross-border movement of food and NFIs from Sudan into South Sudan using road and barge in the Renk corridor. Ports along the Nile are of poor standard and congested due to the current reliance on force protection for river movements. The River Sobat from Ethiopia is only open for 2-4 months of the year. Insecurity around the river has resulted in this being underutilised.

Mingkaman and Bor's ports are being supported for upgrades only.

For useful information on South Sudan's transport infrastructure, please see the following links:

https://www.afdb.org/en/countries/east-africa/south-sudan/south-sudan-and-the-afdb

South Sudan, Republic of - 2.1 Juba Port Assessment

Port Overview

South Sudan is a landlocked country. Juba Port forms part of a series of freshwater ports that run the country from Juba in the South to Renk on the border with Sudan along the River Nile. There are many offshoots of the main river i.e., Bentiu, however, these are usually only seasonally accessible and only by much smaller boats (20-60 mt). The Sobat River from Ethiopia is also only seasonally accessible for a few months of the year and recent insecurity has reduced the potential opportunities of using this riverway further west than Nasser. Historically, port operators ran operations up to the port of Kosti in Sudan, however, conflict and border closures have made this very difficult in recent times. The river network is a crucial alternative in the economical (compared to air) transport of large quantities of cargo into unity and Upper Nile states.

All port infrastructures are extremely basic. The loading/offloading is completed using porters and in the rainy season, trucks can have difficulty accessing the port areas due to mud build-up.

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact
Country	South Sudan
Province or District	Central Equatoria State, Juba County
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Name: Juba Km: 0
Port's Complete Name	Juba Port
Latitude	4.831111
Longitude	31.61444
Managing Company or Port Authority	Ministry of Roads and Transport Director General for River Transport
Management Contact Person	Changes are more frequent, so We did not put names
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Airport Name: Juba International Airport (JIA) Airlines: Kenya Airways, Fly Dubai, Ethiopian Airlines, Egypt Air, Rwanda Air, Fly 540, Turkish Air, etc.

Port Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Various commercial companies are active in the port, from suppliers of heavy handling equipment such as cranes and smaller powerboat operators to large river barge companies. Three well-established barge-operating companies are present at the port. The companies Keer Marine Co, Nile Barges for River Transport Co, and MINCO Ltd. are the most prominent operators with access to large and diversified fleets, which include general, flat-top and fuel barges able to transport available bulk and neo-bulk cargo, as well as bulk and drummed fuel.

Due to the current border closures, these operators are not able to operate in Sudan and some reported that they also don’t have a fully realised fleet capacity. Handling equipment such as heavy-lift cranes and forklifts can be acquired either through barge operators or through a number of commercial companies in the market. These companies, however, don’t necessarily have a permanent presence at the port.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

Juba port is the main river port in South Sudan. Other main ports in the country are in the towns of Bor, Mangalla, Shambe, Adok, Malakal, Melut and Renk. Barges are not confined to docking at these locations and will travel to where they are needed and where it is safest to dock. General cargo barges docking in Juba can contain anything from food and household goods to building supplies, heavy engineering machinery, vehicles, and fuel.

Port operations in general are constrained by inadequate infrastructure, cargo-handling equipment, and management. A powerful local labour union still controls all labour at the port and determines the loading and unloading charges. The local porter’s union also has access to several motorboats that can be hired directly from the owner/operators. The union has organized these owner/operator boats into a loose corporation and even though it is encouraged that prospective clients acquire their services through the union, the boats can be hired through direct negotiation with the owner.

The access corridor downstream of the port is said to be narrow and rocky which allows for barge entry or exit but not both simultaneously, the rocky bottom also makes docking procedures risky, especially when the river level is low. No permanent mooring fixtures are available, and barges are moored to mango trees growing on the riverbank. Damage to these trees results in a fine, paid either to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry or to the local community that owns the tree. The riverbank is receding, and erosion is an issue. Unloading/loading is mostly done manually or in the case of containers and heavy loads, a crane from one of the local commercial operators is hired. Barges are normally positioned, as close to flat ground on the riverbank for loading/offloading and using a crane to load/remove containers and heavy loads requires skill.

It is difficult to estimate the annual cargo tonnages at Juba and other ports, as consistent and reliable information is not readily available. Prior to the resumption of conflict, the Juba port authority does require barge operators to notify the port authority of incoming and outgoing vessels including a basic description of cargo; however, the recording system is rudimentary and not comprehensive. More accurate information can be obtained from barge operators, but most are reluctant to share such information. Due to conflict, clearance is required from authorities for any humanitarian barge traffic moving on the river.

Due to the low water between Juba and Bor ports which can ground the barges, Bor is favoured as a loading destination. This is also supported by a relatively good all-weather road from Juba to Bor.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	May to October
Major Import Campaigns	No	N/A
Low water levels in some parts during the dry season	Yes, January to May

Handling Figures for 2022
Vessel Calls	There are no accurate figures as the offices at the port did not want to provide some information
Container Traffic (TEUs)	Difficult to estimate

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022
Bulk (MT)	N/A
Break bulk (MT)	N/A

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

Handling charges for river transport can cost up to US$ 50-35/mt. These charges are subject to location and determined by the porter’s union. Discharge rates are determined through direct negotiations with barge operators or the porter union and are based on the type of cargo that needs to be handled.

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length *(m)*	Maximum Draft (m)
Conventional Berth	1	35m	N/A
Container Berth	0	N/A	N/A
Silo Berth	0	N/A	N/A
Berthing Tugs	0	-	-
Water Barges	0	-	-

No permanent mooring fixtures are available, and barges are moored to mango trees growing on the riverbank or the single concrete jetty. Barges are normally moored as close to flat ground on the riverbank for loading/offloading.

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	N/A
Exports - Bagged Cargo	N/A
Imports and Exports - RoRo	N/A
Other Imports	N/A

Port Handling Equipment

Juba port has no permanent cargo handling equipment. The port has one concrete jetty and gantry crane; however, the crane is frequently broken down. Porters who physically load and offload cargo from boats and barges do most of the cargo handling. For heavy and containerised cargo, equipment such as cranes can be hired from private companies and owners for a fee.

The use of the port gantry crane can be negotiated from the port authority directly.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No	N/A	N/A
Container Gantries	Yes	1(2.5mt)	The crane is frequently inoperable. Privately operated cranes need to be hired for container loads.
Mobile Cranes	Yes	Varies	Mobile cranes are privately owned.
Reachstacker	No	N/A	N/A
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No	N/A	N/A
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No	N/A	N/A
Transtainer	No	N/A	N/A
Forklifts	Yes	Varies	Forklifts are privately owned and need to be hired.

Container Facilities

No permanent container facilities are present. Containers are loaded and offloaded directly to and from waiting trucks utilising locally hired commercial cranes. Rates vary little between operators, and one container counts as one lift. Charged at US$ 150 per lift, an average mobilisation fee of US$ 250 is also applicable. Depending on the amount of work, a daily rate of up to US$ 1,500 can be negotiated.

The storage of containers is the owner's responsibility unless otherwise agreed with the barge operators.

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	None	None
Container Freight Station (CFS)	No such capacity	No such capacity
Refrigerated Container Stations	No such capacity	No such capacity
Other Capacity Details	-	-
Daily Take-Off Capacity (Containers per Day)	N/A	N/A
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	None	None
Emergency Take-off Capacity	No Such capacity	No Such capacity
Offtake Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift)	N/A	N/A

Customs Guidance

Juba port is mainly concerned with the domestic movement of cargo, and since the recent border closures, customs facilities have yet to be available on site. Where applicable, customs clearance for cross-border cargo is handled at land at border entry points or at downstream customs facilities.

For more information on customs in South Sudan please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

No such capacity. All barges dock to load and offload cargo either directly onto the riverbank (300 m) or on the single concrete jetty (35 m). No RoRo facilities are available, and barges moor as close to the riverbank as possible to allow vehicles to board. This requires a great amount of skill.

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

No such capacity. Cargo arrives packaged and bagged.

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

No such capacity. Storage remains the responsibility of the cargo owner unless otherwise arranged by barge operators. Plans are in place by various operators to construct storage facilities and holding areas, including cold storage facilities, at dedicated storage yards off-site or at privately owned terminals.

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m²)
Bagged Cargo	0	0
Refrigerated Cargo	0	0
General Cargo	0	10,000m²

Stevedoring

Stevedoring services can be arranged directly with barge operators or directly from the local labour union, which organises all labour at the port. There is also no fixed rate for stuffing or de-stuffing barges or containers, and although general rates exist for certain types of cargo, these would need to be negotiated directly.

There are no labour shortages, and the union has access to more than 70 porters at any one time, with the ability to quickly scale up its labour requirements. Transparency within the pricing structure remains an issue, as the rates are dynamic, vary between the different ports in the country, and are primarily determined by the labour union.

Hinterland Information

The only means by which cargo can be moved out of the port is by road. Access to the port is generally unrestrictive and privately owned trucks can enter and exit the main port facility.

The cargo transport in and out of the port is the owner's responsibility, but transport can be arranged through the barge operators or private transport companies. Large and smaller companies can provide such services; however, capacity and rates vary.

Port Security

Juba port has basic security with a manned access gate allowing entry into the main port facility. Due to the number of vehicles and people requiring access, enforcing effective access control is problematic. Permanent health and safety, medical and firefighting facilities are not on-site, and the port relies entirely on municipal emergency services.

A perimeter fence surrounds the port facility; however, this fence serves as little deterrence, leaving cargo, vehicles, and other assets at risk. Barge operators usually have their security that remains on board vessels. Current plans to upgrade the port facilities include, amongst others, the revision of security protocols, implementation of stringent access control measures, and the installation of additional lighting.

Security
ISPS Compliant	No
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	N/A, Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional
Police Boats	None
Fire Engines	None

South Sudan, Republic of - 2.1.1 Port of Total/Malualgurubar

Port Overview

Total/Malualgurubar port is in Bor South Sudan along Juba-Bor highway, it is under the management of WFP and is along the main river (River Nile). Barges and boats are used in this port mainly for loading/offloading of food commodities and NFIs (WFPs/ Logistics cluster). Some barge and boat owners have speedboats and depending on need, they can be hired to escort the barge and boat movements. The boat/barge operators ran the operations in all rivers the locations. The port operates in all locations along the North and has offshoots to Mangala, Minkaman and Juba.

The port has a well confined docking site for barges and boats however vessel dock at intervals. The offshoot from Juba highway to the port is murram road of about half KM and Cargo handling both loading and offloading is done by local labours and the rates are fluctuating depending on existing country’s economy.

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact
Country	South Sudan
Province or District	Jonglei state, Bor- South
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Bor Town DISTANCE (15)
Port's Complete Name	Malualgorubar (Total) port
Latitude	6.11569
Longitude	31.57925 deg Alt 468m
Managing Company or Port Authority	WFP management
Management Contact Person	WFP-Logistics Unit
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	AIRPORT NAME: Bor Airport LIST OF INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS: N/A

Port Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The commercial companies do not have permanent presence at the port, however all WFP contracted commercial companies are active in this port depending on need and boat/barge cargo allocations granted to them, they can then position their boats and barges. Companies of heavy handling equipment’s (Cranes) operate at this port on request basis, examples of boat and barge companies; Ludier General Trading CO. Ltd, Transway Transporters and Logistics, Mango Tree Marine, Sharrow Trading, and investment CO. Ltd, interlink Inc, Northgate General Trading CO. Ltd for the boat operators and B&S group, Nile Barges, and Internet International trade and Transport Co/ltd for the barges.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

The port has a well confined docking site for barges and boats however vessels dock at intervals due to insufficient docking area. The channel draft is estimated to 2–3-meter depth and reduces during dry season. Only metallic Barges and Boats of type used in South Sudan and neighbouring countries sharing the river Nile can operate in this port and no other larger vessel with containerized lot. The port is solely used for transportation of humanitarian Cargo mainly WFP food items and Non- Food Items for UN agencies and humanitarian Organizations. The port capacity is limited to loading of one vessel at a time, the port has no handling equipment, and most cargo is handled manually. The port is accessible from the offshoot of Juba-Bor Highway and is located about half kilometre from the highway, the access road is murram and can support the movement of 40Mt truck capacity. The port is located on the main river Nile, and it serves many locations downstream the river Nile and other sub rivers and waterways like zarf, Sobat, and lake Tayar. The loading capacity is about 200-300Mt per day and the lead time is as per size of the vessel.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	From April to November
Major Import Campaigns	No	N/A
Low water levels making access less navigable during dry season and during rainy season movement of water weeds causing blockage to certain waterways.

Handling Figures for 2023
Vessel Calls	Estimated 10 barge movement throughout the year, with approtimately-1500Mt per barge. Estimated 200 boat movement through the year with boat capacity ranging from 150-250 Mt per boat.
Container Traffic (TEUs)	N/A

Handling Figures for 2023

Vessel Calls

Estimated 10 barge movement throughout the year, with approtimately-1500Mt per barge.

Estimated 200 boat movement through the year with boat capacity ranging from 150-250 Mt per boat.

Container Traffic (TEUs)

N/A

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2023
Bulk (MT)	N/A
Break bulk (MT)	45000MT

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

Handling charges depends on weight of cargo, quantity, and type of cargo. The rates are determined by leader of port union and barge/boat operators. The Non-food items rates are negotiable while the rate for food commodities is fixed.

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length *(m)*	Maximum Draft (m)
Conventional Berth	0	N/A	N/A
Container Berth	0	N/A	N/A
Silo Berth	0	N/A	N/A
Berthing Tugs	0	N/A	N/A
Water Barges

Barges and boats are moored on trees along riverbanks as there are no permanent mooring fixtures at the port.

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	N/A
Exports - Bagged Cargo	N/A
Imports and Exports - RoRo	N/A
Other Imports	N/A

Port Handling Equipment

Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately?

The port is managed by WFP and no existence of port equipment’s. For Handling of heavy equipment’s, such as generators and containerized cargo, cranes are hired from private companies and for the bagged, cartoons and other parcel cargo, porters physically handle both the loading and offloading at a cost. Hired commercial cranes helps in loading and offloading of containers depending on request. The rates are as per the contract, ranging from 600-1200$ per workload/rotations.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No	No	Hired commercial cranes
Container Gantries	No	N/A	N/A
Mobile Cranes	No	No	Hired commercial cranes
Reachstacker	No	N/A	N/A
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No	N/A	N/A
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No	N/A	N/A
Transtainer	No	N/A	N/A
Forklifts	No	N/A	Hired commercial forklifts

Container Facilities

No container facilities neither storage.

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	None	None
Container Freight Station (CFS)	N/A	N/A
Refrigerated Container Stations	N/A	N/A
Other Capacity Details	N/A	N/A
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)	N/A	N/A
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	N/A	N/A
Emergency Take-off Capacity	N/A	N/A
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift)	N/A	N/A

Customs Guidance

The port is mainly involved with coordination of WFP- humanitarian food and Non-Food items that is exempted from custom taxation. The port mainly serves deliveries within the country with no cross-border operation.

For more information on customs in South Sudan, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

N/A

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

N/A

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

The port is connected to warehouse premise with 30 existing Mobile storage Units (MSUs) for indoor storage and a large yard for outdoor storage. The warehouse serves as a hub for storage of food and Non-food supplies for further river deliveries.

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m2)
Bagged Cargo	27(about 12000Mt)	7500
Refrigerated Cargo	0	0
General Cargo	3(1500CBM)	840

Stevedoring

There are no stevedoring companies however the offloading is directly arranged by boat and barge operators and casual labourers (porters). The rates for loading and offloading varies depending on type and weight of cargo. There is no shortage of labours, there can be available more than 100 labours available to perform any task.

Hinterland Information

Road is used to move cargo out of the port and access to the port is only to commercial trucks carrying WFP Food and other humanitarian cargo.

Port Security

The access road to total port is through the WFP warehouse facility which has security personnel, and all vehicles and people requiring access into the port must clear with the security personnel. The area is fenced, has solar lighting and minor firefighting facilities such as fire extinguishers distributed in MSUs premises. During loading and offloading, boat and barge operators normally have their own security that remains on water vessels.

Security
ISPS Compliant	No
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	N/A
Police Boats	No
Fire Engines	No

South Sudan, Republic of - 2.2 Aviation

2.2 South Sudan Aviation

Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/

For South SUDAN AIP : https://sscaa.co/

Civil aviation falls under the authority of the Ministry of Transport and South Sudan, which has been a member of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) since 10 November 2011. In 2013, the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority was established, and this statutory authority aims to formally oversee and regulate the country's aviation industry, airline companies, and operations. South Sudan’s Juba International Airport (JIA) is the only airport receiving flights from international commercial airline carriers. The other significant airports include Wau, Malakal and Rumbek.

The aviation industry is generally characterised by decades of underdevelopment, little investment in infrastructure, low capacity and a poor safety record and adherence to international standards. The country is, however, readily accessible by air as there are hundreds of fixed-wing and helicopter landing sites spread out across the country, of which more than 50 airstrips are serviceable by fixed-wing aircraft. Most of these strips are gravel, however, and only accessible by light aircraft. Only Juba, Paloich, Malakal and Wau airports currently have asphalted runways capable of handling large aircraft.

The availability of fuel, aircraft maintenance facilities and handling services remains an issue, especially in remote areas. A few private sector operators can supply fuel at the various significant airports; however, fuel is imported from neighbouring countries, increasing costs and risking fuel shortages, especially during the rainy season. Basic repairs and maintenance can be conducted in South Sudan; however, significant repairs must be conducted in neighbouring countries or, in some cases, Europe.

More recently, a concerted effort by the government is being made to upgrade existing aviation infrastructure, expand the network, and manage its airspace. The runways of major airports such as Wau and Malakal have been upgraded to asphalt. Recently, there have also been growths in commercial, domestic carriers, air charter and airfreight companies providing reliable service.

For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Procedures for Foreign-Registered Aircraft

In South Sudan, the Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for the registration of foreign aircraft operating within the country. The CAA is currently working on a formal process to register foreign aircraft operating in South Sudan and the current process is largely uncomplicated.

General Aviation:

1) Register for a business license from the Ministry of Justice as per regular business registration procedures. This includes registering for a Tax Identification Number (TIN).

2) Write an application letter, on company letterhead addressed to the Director General of Civil Aviation, expressing the company’s intentions of operating in South Sudan.

3) Attach:

- List of aircraft intended to operate in South Sudan, including aircraft details and roles i.e. cargo or passenger aircraft;
- All relevant aircraft documentation such as insurance and most recent maintenance inspection/reviews.
- All relevant pilot documentation such as recent medical certificates and licenses;
- Organizational diagram including maintenance and engineering staff;
- Business and TIN registration documentation.

4) Submit to the Civil Aviation Authority for approval.

The Director of Aviation Safety and flight operations office will review the submitted application and inspect the aircraft and aircrew upon arrival in South Sudan.

If approved, it will issue a permit to operate in South Sudan.
If denied, the applying organization will be asked for additional clarification and/or documentation. The CAA could also contact the country of origin for further information.

Humanitarian Aviation:

1) Write an application letter, on organization letter head addressed to Director General of Civil Aviation, expressing the organizations intensions of operating in South Sudan.

2) Attach:

List of aircraft intended to operate in South Sudan, including aircraft roles i.e., cargo or passenger aircraft.
All relevant aircraft documentation such as insurance and most recent maintenance inspection/reviews.
All relevant pilot documentation such as recent medical certificates and licenses.
Organizational diagram including maintenance and engineering staff;
Operations certificate, registration certificate, and TIN registration documentation (NGOs Only).

3) Submit to the Civil Aviation Authority for approval.

4) The Director of aviation safety and flight operations office will review documentation and inspect the aircraft and aircrew upon arrival in South Sudan.

If approved, it will issue a permit to operate in South Sudan.
If denied, the applying organization will be asked for additional clarification and/or documentation. The CAA could also contact the country of origin.

Other Comments:

The duration of the operating permit issued by the CAA is limited to the duration of the aircraft insurance.
The process timeline for registering foreign aircraft is fairly short as the process is relatively uncomplicated.
Currently, no fees are applicable to register foreign aircraft.
This registration process is subject to change as the CAA is currently formalising the process of registering foreign aircraft.

For more information on procedures for foreign-registered aircraft, please see the following attachments:

For South SUDAN AIP : https://sscaa.co/

South Sudan, Republic of - 2.2.1 Juba International Airport

Runways
Helicopter Pad(s)
Airport Infrastructure Details
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Airport Operating Details
Storage Facilities
Airfield Cost
Security

Juba International Airport is a joint civilian and military airfield with the SPLA, UNMISS, UNHAS and commercial airlines sharing the crowded airport facilities. The airport consists of a single asphalt runway, adjacent apron, terminal and emergency support buildings, control tower and fueling facilities. Apart from the main terminal building servicing all arriving and departing commercial and UNHAS flights, is an additional separate VIP terminal building which receives visiting dignitaries.
New terminal buildings have been under construction for some time; however there are no clear indications on its completion date. UNMISS also have a separate departure and arrival building located within the UNMISS compound with direct access to the airport to facilitate UNMISS flights. Including UNMISS and UNHAS flights, the airport is currently being serviced by an ever growing number of national and international commercial carriers and aircraft charter companies resulting, in an average of 60 ATMs a day. Several international airlines are operating in and out of Juba on a daily basis.

Airport operations in general are constrained by ageing and inadequate infrastructure. The current terminal buildings are small and unable to handle the increasing number of cargo and passengers arriving daily. There is no separate cargo terminal building and cargo is loaded and offloaded in a designated cargo area and transported to the customs warehouse on site for further processing. From July 2014, upgrades started including extension of the airport's runway from 2,400 meters to 3,100 meters, construction of more parking lots, and expansion of immigration offices. This is expected to be largely completed by mid 2016.

Location Details
Country	South Sudan	Latitude	4.870033
Province / District	Central Equatoria State	Longitude	31.60134
Town or City (Closest)	Juba	Elevation (ft and m)	1,513 ft / 461m
Airfield Name	Juba International Airport	IATA and ICAO Codes	JUB & HSSJ
Open From (hours)	07:30am	Open To (hours)	18:00pm

Runways

Juba International Airport has a single runway capable of handling large, heavy aircraft. The runway is asphalt and in good condition. There are currently no surface issues or other concerns such as flooding, unsolicited access, standing water or water drainage and the runway is accessible through all weather conditions.

JIA only has one runway servicing all air traffic.

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2,400 (m) X 175 (m)
Orientation	13/31
Surface	Asphalt

Helicopter Pad(s)

Juba airport has two designated helicopter landing areas towards opposite ends of the runway. Towards the western end of the airport, and adjacent to the UNMISS compound, part of the taxiway and a large open gravel area is reserved for UNMISS and humanitarian helicopters. Towards the eastern end of the runway and adjacent to the cargo apron, a smaller area is reserved for military and commercial helicopters.

Helipad #1
Present (Yes / No)	Yes
Largest helicopter that can land	Mi-26
Width and Length (metres)	200 (m) x 250 (m)
Surface	Asphalt & Gravel

Airport Infrastructure Details

The airport consists of a single asphalt runway, adjacent apron, terminal and emergency support buildings, control tower and fueling facilities. Operational performance constraints are mainly influenced by the airports ability to handle daily air traffic movements with aircraft separation, available parking space, and subsequent passenger, cargo and aircraft service rates as some of the principal influencing factors.

Airport facilities are characterized by ageing and inadequate infrastructure. The current terminal buildings are small and unable to handle the increasing number of cargo and passengers arriving daily. There is no separate cargo terminal building and cargo is loaded and offloaded in a designated cargo area and transported to the customs warehouse on site for further processing.

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	Yes
Terminal Building	Yes	Single Point Refueling	Yes
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Air Starter Units	Yes
Cargo terminal	No	Ground Power (mobile)	Yes
Pax transport to airfield	No	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Control Tower	Yes	Latrine Servicing	No
Weather Facilities	No	Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)	7
Catering Services	No	De-icing Equipment	No
Base Operating Room	No	Parking Ramp Lighting	No
Airport Radar	Yes	Approach & Runway Lights	No
NDB	Yes	VOR	Yes
ILS	No

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Current operations at JIA are relatively un-complex compared with other international airports owning to the single runway, small apron, and taxiway and terminal infrastructure size and layout. Operational performance constraints are mainly influenced by the airports ability to handle daily air traffic movements with aircraft separation, available parking space, and subsequent passenger, cargo and aircraft service rates as some of the principal influencing factors.

Current capacity delivers approximately 60 ATMs per day while at periods of high demand this number can exceed 100 ATMs. Currently the airport processes an average of 1300 passengers per day arriving and departing on all international, UNHAS and domestic flights. Whilst only a limited number of aircraft are able to park at any one time, a small arrival’s and departure terminal, and the outdated check-in, customs and immigrations and baggage collection areas further hamper the ability of the airport to process larger numbers of passengers.

Private companies mostly do cargo handling and the airports ability to handle bulk and other air cargo is hampered by the lack of a dedicated cargo terminal, handling equipment and a small customs warehouse. It is difficult to ascertain the total cargo handling figures for JIA. JIA is however the main destination for, and origin of cargo transported by air within South Sudan. The airport has neither a dedicated cargo terminal nor bulk cargo handling facilities.

Performance for 2014	Annual Figures	Monthly	Daily
Total aircraft movements	21900	1800	60
Total passengers	n/a	n/a	n/a
Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes)	n/a	n/a	n/a
Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes)	n/a	n/a	n/a
Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)	5475-6570	480-540	15-18

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo:	No Such capacity
Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet	IL-76
Total aircraft parking area (m²)	7,500m²
Storage Area (mt)	n/a	Cubic Meters (m³)	n/a
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No)	Yes	If "Yes" specify below
Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No)	Yes	Max Capacity (mt)	n/a
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No)	No
Loading Ramps (Yes / No)	No

Storage Facilities

The only storage facilities available at the airport are three large, private, bonded warehouses, a part of which are rented out to the government and serves as the airports customs warehouse. The warehouses are approximately 850m2.

Airfield Cost

Navigation Charges

Navigation charges are currently not applicable to JIA

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)		Navigation (per journey) USD - $	Landing USD - $	Night Landing USD - $	Night Take-Off USD - $	Parking	Handling Charges
0	7,000	n/a	172 - 265	0	0	70	n/a
7,001	136,000	n/a	265 - 1843	0	0	70	n/a
136,001	and over	n/a	1843 - 2083	0	0	70	n/a
Note 1: Night landing is not permitted unless in an emergency Note 2: Parking charges are USD70 regardless of aircraft Note 3: All of these charges are administered by the CAA and are the same for all airports in Juba

Fuel Services Charges

Individual commercial companies determine fuel service charges. At the time of this study the average service charge was an all-inclusive USD$1.80 per litre.

Cargo Terminal Charges

JIA currently has no cargo terminal. Cargo is handled by commercial companies and or clearing agents.

Air-bridge Charges

No such capacity

Security

Airport security is the responsibility of the Civil Aviation Authority. In addition to aviation security personnel, the SSPS, SPLA and other national security agencies also have a presence at the airport.
Perimeter fencing is present, well maintained and surrounds the airport preventing access to the runway and airport grounds. Stringent access control to the main terminal building, departure lounge and administrative buildings is maintained, however the layout of the buildings, increased airport traffic and number of public and passengers needing access to the airport makes access and crowd control difficult.
The vehicle parking and public waiting areas are situated in close proximity to the terminal buildings and although the majority of vehicular traffic is directed to the main open parking area, a large number of vehicles still have access to parking close to the terminal buildings. A small vehicle gate also allows direct access from the parking area to the baggage areas and runway beyond. Access to the airport control tower and airport administration area is also relatively unrestrictive.
Security equipment such as metal detectors and X-ray machines are present, but is frequently broken down. One X-ray machine serving all checked-in baggage on domestic and international flights is currently operational. As a result, airport security personnel also physically examine passengers, baggage and cargo upon entering or exiting the airport. The CAA recently introduced a new ID card system for authorized personnel.

For information on South Sudan airport company contact details, please see the following links:

AZ Freight information on South Sudan

South Sudan, Republic of - 2.2.2 Malakal National Airport

Airport Overview

South Sudan has many airstrips across the country. These airstrips are mostly rudimentary gravel landing strips that are accessible by robust fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Of these approximately 50 airstrips are regularly serviced by UNHAS and other commercial charters. Apart from JIA only 3 other airstrips, Wau, Paloich and Malakal, have asphalt runways. Current plans are in place to upgrade the runway at Rumbek airport to asphalt and further expand the current airport network.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	South Sudan
Province or District	Upper Nile State
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Malakal 02 km North of City
Airport’s Complete Name	Malakal Airport
Latitude	9.558889
Longitude	31.652222
Elevation (ft and m)	1,900 ft
IATA Code	MAK
ICAO Code	HJMK
Managing Company or Airport Authority	CAA
Management Contact Person	Thon Monykur +211911161472 +211914308895
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	Yes

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2000 (m) X 40 (m)
Runway Orientation	04 & 22
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

The Fuel is provided by Fine Jet and Tristar at Malakal Airport and prices vary according to the contract with airline companies.

Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

South Sudan, Republic of - 2.2.3 Wau National Airport

Airport Overview

Airport Location and Contact
Country	South Sudan
Province or District	Upper Nile State
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Malakal 02 km North of City
Airport’s Complete Name	Malakal Airport
Latitude	9.558889
Longitude	31.652222
Elevation (ft and m)	1,900 ft
IATA Code	MAK
ICAO Code	HJMK
Managing Company or Airport Authority	CAA
Management Contact Person	Thon Monykur +211911161472 +211914308895
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	Yes

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2000 (m) X 40 (m)
Runway Orientation	04 & 22
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Yes	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

The Fuel is provided by Fine Jet and Tristar at Malakal Airport and prices vary according to the contract with airline companies.

Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

South Sudan, Republic of - 2.2.4 Rumbek National Airport

Airport Overview

Rumbek Airport is in Rumbek Central County, Western Lakes State, in central South Sudan, near the town of Rumbek. Its location lies approximately 302 kilometres (188 mi), by air, northwest of Juba International Airport, the largest airport in the country.[1] Rumbek Airport is located at an altitude of 420 metres (1,380 ft) above sea level.[2] The geographical coordinates of this airport are: 6° 49' 48.00"N, 29° 40' 12.00"E (Latitude: 6.83000; Longitude: 29.6700).

Airport Location and Contact
Country	South Sudan
Province or District	Lakes State
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Rumbek Centre 1 (km)
Airport’s Complete Name	Rumbek Airport
Latitude	6.83000
Longitude	29.6700
Elevation (ft and m)	1380ft/420m
IATA Code	RBX
ICAO Code	HJRB
Managing Company or Airport Authority	SSCAA
Management Contact Person	Mr. Emmanuel Airport Manager
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	Yes

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1330 (m)
Runway Orientation	01/19
Runway Surface	Gravel
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	No	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

In Rumbek fuel service is provided by an external supplier; Finejet and Tristar who are contracted by the HQ. The refuelling process is always supervised by the UNHAS ground staff who collect the copies of the receipts on behalf of WFP and then compiled and verify it in the mid-month and at the end of the month then sent to Juba for payment.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1 USD
Avgas	-

Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

South Sudan, Republic of - 2.3 Road Network

The road network in South Sudan is characterised by limited coverage and capacity, presenting significant challenges for transportation and connectivity. The road infrastructure is underdeveloped, lacking paved roads and inadequate maintenance. The road network primarily consists of unpaved and poorly maintained roads, making transportation difficult, especially during the rainy season when many roads become impassable.

Coverage of the road network is limited, particularly in remote and rural areas. Primary roads connect significant towns and cities, but access to rural communities is often limited or non-existent. This hampers economic development, access to essential services, and the movement of goods and people across the country.

One of the significant challenges facing the road network in South Sudan is the lack of investment in infrastructure development and maintenance. Limited financial resources have resulted in inadequate road maintenance, leading to further deterioration of the existing roads. This, coupled with the country's harsh climate and topography, exacerbates the challenges of maintaining the road network.

To address these challenges, the government of South Sudan has initiated national development and investment programs to improve the road network. These programs aim to expand road coverage, rehabilitate existing roads, and construct new infrastructure. The government has sought partnerships with international organisations and donor agencies to secure funding for these projects.

Despite these efforts, significant obstacles and bottlenecks remain. Insecurity and conflicts in certain regions of the country pose challenges to the implementation of road projects. Additionally, the vastness of the country and the need for extensive road construction present logistical and financial challenges.

In terms of maintenance, the government is working towards establishing sustainable maintenance programs. This includes training local personnel for road maintenance activities and procuring necessary equipment. However, a lack of resources and technical expertise remains a hurdle to effective maintenance.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Road Security

The road security situation in South Sudan remains a significant concern, posing numerous challenges and risks for pedestrians and motorists. The country's road infrastructure is relatively underdeveloped, with poorly maintained and inadequate roads exacerbating security issues. One of the primary areas of issue is the prevalence of armed conflicts and intercommunal violence, which directly impacts road safety.

In many regions of South Sudan, armed groups operate along major highways, leading to frequent road blockades, ambushes, and vehicle attacks. These incidents not only endanger travellers' lives but also impede the flow of goods and humanitarian aid across the country. Moreover, the presence of landmines and unexploded ordnance from past conflicts further adds to the risks faced by road users.

Another significant issue is the lack of law enforcement and traffic management systems. The scarcity of well-trained and equipped police forces hampers their ability to patrol and regulate traffic effectively. This absence of proper enforcement allows for reckless driving behaviours, such as speeding, drunk driving, and vehicle overloading, which contribute to a high rate of accidents and fatalities on South Sudan's roads.

Additionally, the absence of proper lighting, signage, and road markings poses a significant hazard, especially during night-time travel. The lack of streetlights and reflective materials increases the chances of accidents and makes navigation more difficult. Furthermore, the inadequate communication infrastructure hampers emergency response systems, making it challenging to provide timely assistance to road accident victims.

Addressing these road security issues in South Sudan requires a comprehensive approach that includes investing in road infrastructure development, enhancing law enforcement capabilities, demining efforts, and promoting road safety awareness among the population. Only through concerted efforts and collaboration between the government, international organisations, and local communities can South Sudan make significant progress in ensuring safer roads for its citizens.

Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits

Currently, there are no weighbridges in the country and low capacity to enforce axle load limits.
South Sudan is adjusting to the regional axle load limits set through the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and East African Community (EAC) requirements, which is currently set at a maximum of 56 tonnes with a 0% weighbridge allowance. These requirements permit some of the highest Gross Vehicle Mass limits in the world; however, countries in the region apply these load limits differently, so vehicles travelling through the region to South Sudan will be subject to compliance with the lowest axle load limit. Note that traffic from Ethiopia into Upper Nile State can move payloads of 45MT per truck.

Axle Load Limits	South Sudan	Kenya	Uganda
Truck with 2 Axles	No Limits	18,000	18,000
Truck with 3 Axles	No Limits	24,000	24,000
Truck with 4 Axles	No Limits	28,000	30,000
Semi-trailer with 3 Axles	No Limits	28,000	28,000
Semi-trailer with 4 Axles	No Limits	34,000	32,000
Semi-trailer with 5 Axles	No Limits	42,000	40,000
Semi-trailer with 6 Axles	No Limits	48,000	48,000
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 4 Axles	No Limits	36,000	38,000
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 5 Axles	No Limits	42,000	42,000
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 6 Axles	No Limits	48,000	50,000
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 7 Axles	No Limits	54,000	56,000

Road Class and Surface Conditions

For more information on the road conditions follow this link to the access constraint maps which are updated every week: https://logcluster.org/en/document/south-sudan-access-constraints-map-16-october-2023

South Sudan, Republic of - 2.4 Railway Assessment

South Sudan does not have an extensive rail system and current rail infrastructure, which was constructed between 1959-1962, and what has been left over from the previous Sudan government is in severe disrepair. In 2010, the track was rehabilitated through the MDTF’s US$48.5 million National Emergency Transport Project (NETREP) to revitalise the sector and increase cargo and passenger transport capacity in the area. However, current rail operations have been suspended due to border closures, unserviceable equipment, a lack of capacity, and non-operational rolling stock.

The single, 1067 mm (3’6”) gauge, 446km rail connection linking Babanusa in North Sudan to Wau in South Sudan forms part of a rail transport corridor that extends up to Port Sudan and forms a vital transportation link into South Sudan’s Northern and Western Bar El Ghazal states with a 248km link from the border to the significant towns of Aweil and Wau. Regionally, however, there has been a shift towards road transport due to the relatively high rail tariff costs, unreliable service, unavailability of adequate assets and general poor management.

When reopened, and rail capacity is fully realised, the railway line could serve as a vital part of the domestic transport system, and even though the government has indicated the desire to revitalise and extend the network, the current emphasis is on the expansion of the road network and any transport costs will, for the foreseeable future, be constrained by road competition.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List here.

Travel Time Matrix

n/a

Railway Companies and Consortia

No railway companies or consortia are currently operating in South Sudan. Historically, railway companies were owned and operated from Sudan through the Sudan Railways Corporation. When the line is reopened, the SRC is the most likely company to continue services along this route.

Capacity Table

Rail Operator Capacity
	Sudan Railway Corporation
Lines Operates On	All (4578km)
Max Train Length and / or Pulling Capacity	n/a
Locomotives	Diesel (130 Mainline, 54 shunting)
Covered Freight Wagons Size (m)	4781(mixed)
Flatbed Freight Wagons Size (m)	n/a
High-sided Freight Wagons Size (m)	n/a
Drop-side Freight Wagons Size (m)	n/a

Key Route Information

	Babanusa-Rumaker (South Sudan Border)	Rumaker-Aweil	Aweil-Wau
Track Gauge	Single Gauge, 1067 mm (3’6”)	Single Gauge, 1067 mm (3’6”)	Single Gauge, 1067 mm (3’6”)
Ruling Gradient	n/a	n/a	n/a
Total Track Distance	Single track: 195.7km	Single Track: 113.7km	Single track: 136.3km
Type of Rail	50 Ib/yard	50 Ib/yard	50 Ib/yard
Type of Sleeper and Fastenings	n/a	n/a	n/a
Total Track Travel Time	n/a	n/a	n/a
Maintenance	Marginal	Bad	Bad
Companies / Consortiums Operating on Line	Sudan Railway Corporation	None	None
Traffic Frequency	n/a	None	None
Security	Marginal	Bad	Bad
Main Stations	Its in Sudan	See below	See below

Key Stations

	Aweil Station	Wau Station
Location	8.761747, 27.393675	7.718281, 27.982133
Contact Information	Contact Ministry in Juba	Contact Ministry in Juba
Connections with Other Transport Means	Road and Air	Road and Air
Storage Capacity *(m² and m³)*	None	None
Handling Equipment	None	None
Handling Capacity	n/a	n/a
Other Comments	Station is currently not Operational	Station is currently not Operational

South Sudan, Republic of - 2.5 Waterways Assessment

Waterways Assessment for Malakal (Dec 2023)

Waterways Assessment for Bor (Dec 2023)

A large section of the White Nile flows through South Sudan and the country have access to approximately 1400km of navigational waterways stretching from Juba in the south, to Kosti in North Sudan, and from Bentui in the west to Akobo on the Ethiopian border to the east. The river is accessible throughout the year, and during the rainy season the Nile is the only reliable transport link between the southern, central and northern areas of the country. Many of the rivers tributaries are also navigable, however these are only considered passable during the rainy reason.

Although navigational throughout the year, water levels fluctuate during the rainy and dry seasons. In some areas this results in the reduced cargo carrying capacity of barges with barge operators loading vessels according to seasonal draft and clearance requirements. Standard barges take around 400mt but at times during the dry season and in some sections such as between Juba-Bor, the river is only navigable with 300mt. Various barge operators and powerboat owner-operators provide transport services along the length of the river, with the major ports of Mangalla, Bor, Shambe, Adok, Malakal and Renk easily accessible. The majority of river ports are nothing more than an easily accessible riverbank from which porters can load and offload cargo. Loading and offloading facilities, including access to equipment remain problematic.

Passenger transport along the river has not been fully developed. There are no dedicated passenger barges operating along the river and passenger transport is mostly done through powerboats, and allocated space on cargo barges. The development of infrastructure along the river has in recent times largely been the domain of private operators and other commercial companies who have constructed, or are in the planning phases, of constructing their own supply bases with direct access to the water with dedicated equipment and storage solutions.

Passenger Carrying Capacity

Key Routes

Key Route Information
	From: Juba To: Kosti	From: Malakal To: Akobo
Total Distance (km)	1436km	500km
Width (m):	n/a	n/a
River Flow (m³ / second)	Peak river flow of the upper White Nile Basin above Malakal occurs between July and December. The average flow is approximately 924 m³/s with an average peak of approximately 1218 m³/s and a minimum average flow of 609 m³/s.	The Sobat river is one of the biggest tributaries of the White Nile with an average flow of 412 m³/s, and an average peak and minimum flow of 680 m³/s and 99 m³/s respectively.
Seasonal Affects	Low water levels during the dry season between the Juba-Bor section affects barge cargo capacity	Low water levels during the dry season between the Juba-Bor section affects barge cargo capacity
Maximum Weight and Size of Vessels	Standard 400mt barge	Barge and boat services
Regular Traffic Passenger / Cargo	Passenger and cargo	Passenger and cargo
Companies Operating Along the Route	KEER Marine Co. Nile Barges for River Transport Co. Ltd MINCO Ltd South Sudan Trans Nile Company	KEER Marine Co. Nile Barges for River Transport Co. Ltd MINCO Ltd South Sudan Trans Nile Company
Security Concerns (Yes / No)	Yes, various security checkpoints are present along this route and operators occasionally make use of national security personnel on barges to help navigate such areas.	Yes
Main Ports	Mangalla, Bor, Shambe, Adok, Malakal and Renk	Malakal, Nasser, Akobo

Port Information

Key Port Information
	Bor Port	Malakal Port
Location	06°12'15.37"N 31°33'11.03"E	N 09° 31’ 35.00” E 31° 39’ 02.00”
Contact Information	n/a	Bol Gordon – Port Manager - +211 (0) 955444412
Connections with other transport means (road/waterways/air)	Road (State and Interstate) and air (Bor Airport)	Road (State and Interstate) and air (Malakal Airport)
Storage Capacity (square meters and cubic meters)	None	None
Handling Equipment	None	None
Customs Clearance Available (Yes / No)	No	None
Other Comments	Bor port is comprised of an easily accessible riverbank where barges can dock to load and offload cargo. An additional docking area is available a short distance upstream and WFP also have a floating jetty adjacent to its warehouses approximately 11km up stream. There are no warehousing or cargo handling equipment available on site and mobile cranes have to be hired in.	Malakal Port has a concrete pier of approx. 300 m in length. Porters unload barges but mobile cranes are available from private operators. The porters are organized and unloading/loading fees must be negotiated. Fuel is available at the port from commercial suppliers. Malakal is an important port due to its geographical location. Humanitarian goods offloaded at Malakal can be transshipped at onto smaller vessels, which can then use the White Nile tributaries to reach points east and west of the main river. The Sobat corridor – stretches between Malakal and Nassir; The Zeraf River – this route is seasonal The River Bahr el Ghazal route – reaches from Malakal to Bentui; The River Jur – can extend up to Wau

For information on South Sudan additional waterways information, please see the following links:

White Nile River Cargo Transport Assessment

Malakal Melut River Assessment Report

Nile River Common Transport Service Snapshot

South Sudan, Republic of - 2.6 Storage Assessment

Storage facilities in South Sudan play a vital role in various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics. However, the country faces several challenges regarding storage capacity and infrastructure.

Current Capacity and Bottlenecks: South Sudan's storage capacity is often inadequate to meet the current needs of the population. Insufficient storage facilities can result in post-harvest losses in the agricultural sector and difficulties in storing goods for longer periods. The lack of proper storage infrastructure also affects the availability and affordability of essential commodities for the population.

One key bottleneck is the limited availability of cold storage facilities, which impacts the storage of perishable goods such as fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. This constraint hinders the development of value chains for these products and limits their market reach.

National Storage Infrastructure: South Sudan's national storage infrastructure is still in the early stages of development. The country lacks a well-established and reliable network of warehouses, silos, and cold storage facilities. This poses significant challenges for businesses and farmers in safely storing their products and preventing spoilage.

Accessibility and Reliability: Reliable storage facilities in South Sudan can be difficult to locate, especially in remote or rural areas. Lack of proper infrastructure, including roads and transportation systems, hampers the efficient movement of goods to and from storage facilities. This can result in delays and added costs for businesses and farmers.

Additionally, the limited availability of electricity and unreliable power supply further complicates the storage situation. Proper temperature control, especially for perishable goods, becomes challenging without consistent and reliable electricity.

Efforts are being made to address these challenges and improve storage infrastructure in South Sudan. The government and international organizations are investing in the construction and rehabilitation of storage facilities, including warehouses and silos. However, more must be done to expand storage capacity and enhance accessibility, particularly in rural areas, to support the country's economic development and food security goals.

For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.

Commercial Storage

There is a lack of permanent storage capacity in South Sudan, and most storage solutions are provided through temporary and mobile storage units. The humanitarian community constitutes the largest sector with available warehouse space, and most organisations have storage facilities in Juba and most other major towns.

The commercial sector has taken advantage of this gap, and an ever-growing number of warehouses are present in major towns. Cold Chain remains problematic, with the capital outlay and risks associated with such endeavours limiting growth in this sector. Several commercial operators, however, are currently developing their capacity to provide a complete cold chain solution.

Location	Owner	Available for Rent	Capacity *(MT / m² / m³)*	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
		Yes / No

Juba-Lologo	Warehousing Logistics Company	No	13 Acres used by NGOs, 4 Acres open area available for rent	Concrete, Rub halls, Cold rooms	Good	Good
Juba Airport	Jebel Aviation Logistics	Yes	1200SqM	Concrete	Good	Good
Juba	YATCO International Company Ltd	Yes	17,000Sq.M	Concrete	Good	Good
Wau	Rose Company Ltd	Yes	4000mt	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact
Wau	Baraka Company Ltd	Yes	1700mt	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Juba	Jubilant Ventures	Yes	10,600m2	Concrete	Good	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

All major humanitarian organisations have access to storage facilities, and warehouse management is mostly conducted in-house. Many organisations also make use of commercial storage. In smaller locations and where the presence and size of humanitarian actors vary, it is common for organisations to share storage space. Sometimes, smaller organisations rely almost entirely on other organisations for storage.

Through the common storage service, the Logistics Cluster has access to more than 6,700m² of warehouse space in more than 19 locations nationwide. This storage space is made available to the humanitarian community to augment their current capacity or to serve as dedicated storage space on a short-term basis.

Location	Organization	Sharing Possibility	Capacity *(MT / m² / m³)*	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
		Yes / No
Yei	AAH	No	620m2	Concrete	Good	Good
Yei	ACROSS	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Good	Good
Yei	N/A	Yei	320m2	Rub Hall	Good	Good
Yei	Caritas International	No	240m2	Rub Hall	Good	Damaged skins
Malakal Log Base	UNHCR/AAH	No	1280m2	Rub Hall	Good	Appears intact
Malakal Log Base	WHO	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised siding	Appears intact
Malakal Log Base	MSF	No	960m2	Rub Hall	Raised siding	Appears intact
Malakal	ICRC	No	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised siding	Appears intact
Malakal Log Base	UNICEF	No	1600m2	Rub Hall	Raised siding	Appears intact
Malakal Log Base	Solidarites International	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised siding	Appears intact
Malakal Log Base	IOM	No	2880m2	Rub Hall	Raised siding	Appears intact
Malakal Log Base	DRC	No	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised siding	Appears intact
Malakal Log Base	IMC	No	1280m2	Rub Hall	Raised siding	Appears intact
Malakal Log Base	WVI	No	640m2	Rub Hall	Raised siding	Appears intact
Obay	WVI	No	52m2	Rub Hall	Raised siding	Appears intact
Addidiang	WVI	No	52m2	Rub Hall	Raised siding	Appears intact
Kodok	WVI	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised siding	Appears damaged
Kodok	HDC/DRC	Yes	28m2	Unspecified	Raised siding	Appears intact
Kodok	IOM	No	20m2	Unspecified	Raised siding	Appears intact
Nyal	UNIDOR	No	48m2	Rub Hall	Flat	Good
Wau	Unicef	No	600mt	Rub Hall	Flat	Appears intact
Wau	ZOA-DORCAS	No	50mt	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact
Wau	CARDO	Yes	20mt	Concrete	Flat	Appears intact
Bor	UNHCR	No	768m2	Rub Hall	Flat	Appears intact
Bor	South Sudan Red Cross	No	384m2	Rub Hall	Flat	Appears intact
Bor	South Sudan Red Cross	No	140mt	Concrete	Raised	Appears intact
Bor	Save The Children International	Yes	768m2	Rub Hall	Flat	Appears intact
Bor	CRS	No	384m2	Rub Hall	Flat	Appears intact
Akobo	CRS	No	384m2	Rub Hall	Flat	Appears intact
Padiet	CRS	Yes	384m2	Rub Hall	Flat	Appears intact
Pibor	CRS	No	384m2	Rub Hall	Flat	Appears intact
Pajut	CRS	No	768m2	Rub Hall	Flat	Appears intact
Poktap	CRS	No	384m2	Rub Hall	Flat	Appears intact
Pathai	CRS	No	384m2	Rub Hall	Flat	Appears Damaged
Bor	NRC	Yes	384m2	Rub Hall	Flat	Appears intact
Bor	UNICEF	No	2240m2	Rub Hall	Flat	Appears intact
Bor	UNFAO	No	1056m2	Rub Hall	Raised siding	Appears intact
Bor	IOM	No	1760m2	Rub Hall	Flat	Appears intact
Maridi	ACTED	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Flat	Good
Yambio	WFP	No	102	Baby MSU	Raised siding	Good
Rumbek	IRC	No	240	Rub Hall	Raised siding	Good
Rumbek	Unicef	Yes	640m2	Rub Hall	Raised Siding	Good
Rumbek	Oxfam GB	No	480m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Wau	WFP-LC	Yes	440m2	Rub hall	Raised	Good
Ngisha	ALIMA	No	240m2	Rub Hall	Flat	Good
Manajang	HFO	No	52m2	Baby MSU	Raised	Good
Nyamlel	World Concern Development Organisation	No	52m2	Baby MSU	Raised	Good
Majak Bol (Akon North)	Dorcas Aid International	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Tonj South (Tonj Town)	CCM	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Tonj North (Warrap Town)	TORCH	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Yida	Samaritan’s Purse (SP)	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raise	Good
Nyal	IRC	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Nyal	Mercy Corps	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Leer	MSF-Holland	No	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Leer	UNIDOR	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Leer	CFH	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Koch	World Relief	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Keew	HFO	Yes	52m2	Baby MSU	Raised	Good

Ganyiel	Mercy Corps	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Bentiu Log Base	WFP-LC	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Bentiu Log Base	UNHCR	No	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Bentiu Log Base	IRC	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Bentiu Log Base	Mercy Corps International	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Bentiu Log Base	World Relief	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Bentiu Log Base	WHH	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Bentiu Log Base	Concern Worldwide	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Maban	Cordaid	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Aburoc	Solidarites International (SI)	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Pochalla	Tearfund	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Renk	WFP	No	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Pibor	ACROSS	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Pibor	CRS	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Pibor	Peace Corps International (PCO)	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
New Fangak	World Relief	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Motot	Tearfund	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Mabior	Tearfund	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Lankien	MSF Holland	No	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Duk Pajut	Sudan Medical Care (SMC)	No	52m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Bor	WFP-LC	Yes	1760m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Ayod	EDA	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Akobo	Save the Children International	Yes	480m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Akobo	Nile Hope	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Kapoeta	Save the Children International (SCI)	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Nimule	Cordaid	Yes	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Torit	SCI	Yes	200m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Torit	Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)	Yes	240m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Juba	Tearfund	No	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Juba	WHO	No	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Juba	IOM	No	4 acres of Land	With Open storage, Rub Halls for their sole use	Raised	Good
Mingkaman	WFP	No	7,500mt	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Bentiu Log Base	MSF	No	720m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Bentiu Log Base	CWW	No	2160m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Bentiu Log Base	IOM	No	1440m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Din Din	NRC/WFP CP	No	1000m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Padeah	NRC/WFP CP	No	1500m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Thonyor	NRC/WFP CP	No	2000m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Leer Town	NRC/WFP CP	No	1500m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
MirMir	NRC/WFP CP	No	1000m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Koch	NRC/WFP CP	No	1000m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Koch	CARE/WFP CP	No	320m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Thaker	Samaritan Purse/WFP CP	No	1500m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Rupkuai	Samaritan Purse/WFP CP	No	1000m2	Rub Hall	Raised	Good
Abyei	IOM	Yes	240 m²	Rex hall	Good	Good
Abyei	FAO	yes	320 m²	Wiikhall	Good	Good
Abyei	WFP	yes	3200 m²	O.B.WiiK	Good	Good
Abyei / Mijak	WFP/ACAD	Yes	240 m	O.B.WiiK	Seasonally	Good
Abyei / Abathok	WFP/ACAD	yes	560 m²	O.B.WiiK	Good	Good
Abyei / Awal	WFP / ACAD	yes	240 m²	O.B.WiiK	Seasonally	Good
Abyei / Rummamier	WFP / ACAD	yes	640 m²	O.B.WiiK	Seasonally	Good
Abyei	MSF Switzerland	no	960 m²	WG Hall 2	Good	Good
Mayom	NRC	No	2400m2	Rub Hall	Good	Good
Mankien	NRC	No	1280 m2	MSU	Good	Good
Mayom	CARE International	No	432 m2	MSU	Good	Good
Mayom	SP	No	1600m2	Temporary store	Good	Good
PIBOR	UNICEF	No	800mt	MSU	-	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

The government has access to several warehouse facilities however these facilities are not readily made available to the humanitarian community. In some instances, the government can provide or allocate storage space to the humanitarian community; however, access to this space needs to be negotiated directly with the relevant line ministry. Additional storage space can also be negotiated for through the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission for those organisations involved in emergency response.

Location	Ministry / Agency	Use Possibility	Capacity *(MT / m² / m³)*	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
		Yes / No
Yei	Yei County Authority	No	620m2	Concrete	Good	Good
Yei	Ministry of Agriculture	No	300m2	Semi-permanent structure	Good	Not good
Yei	Ministry of Cooperative	Yes	200m2	Concrete	Good	Good
Kapoeta South	Government	Yes	600mt	Concrete	Raised siding	Appears intact
Kapoeta North	Government	Yes	600mt	Concrete	Raised siding	Appears intact
Kapoeta	Ministry of Health	No	25mt	Concrete	Raised siding	Appears intact
Kapoeta South	Government	Yes	600mt	Concrete	Raised siding	Appears intact
Kuajok-Block 9	State Government stores	Yes	12,000mt	Concrete Building	Good	Good
Tonj Town	State Government Store	Yes	1,000mt	Concrete Building	Good	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

Cold Chain

Cold Chain remains problematic with the capital outlay and risks associated with such endeavours limiting growth in this sector. Several commercial operators however are currently developing their capacity to provide a complete cold chain solution.

Location	Organization / Owner	Type [1]	Cooling / Power [2]	Quantity	Total Capacity *(m³)*	Condition

Malakal Log Base	Unicef	Freezers	Solar	2	30m3	In Good condition
Malakal Log Base	IMC	Freezers	Solar	5	75m3	In Good condition
Malakal Log Base	IOM	Freezers	Solar	4	60m3	In Good condition
Kapoeta	Ministry of Health state	Solar direct drive vaccine Refrigerator & icepack freezer – TCW 2000SSD	32⁰C/ 5⁰C	2	99 L	Storage facility is concrete and Cooling room positive, freezer, solar powered
Kapoeta	Ministry of Health State	Solar direct drive vaccine Refrigerator & icepack freezer – TCW 4000SSD	43⁰C/5⁰C	2	440L	Storage facility is concrete and Cooling room postive, freezer, solar powered.

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

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

South Sudan, Republic of - 2.7 Milling Assessment

There are no large-scale milling operations currently active in South Sudan, and the industry is characterised by small-scale owner-operators utilising small-capacity milling machinery. Milling facilities are available in major towns and villages. Still, these machines are privately owned, and milling rates are negotiated on a case-by-case basis, with market prices fluctuating depending on the exchange rate. The average capacity of available milling machines ranges from 100kg to 450kg per hour. For large-scale milling operations, it is more cost-effective to Mill in neighbouring countries such as Kenya and Uganda, where large-scale milling facilities are available.

For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.