Comoros (English)
Country name |
Comoros |
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Official country name |
Union of the Comoros; Union des Comores (French); Udzima wa Komori (Comorian); الاتحاد القمري al-Ittiḥād al-Qumurī/Qamarī (Arabic) |
Assessment Details | |
From |
15 Jul 2019 |
To |
15 Sept 2019 |
Name of Assessor |
Lionel Schenal |
Title and Position |
Logistics Officer |
Contact |
Table of Contents
1 Comoros Country Profile
Comoros Country Profile
Generic Information
Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros, is an island country in the Indian Ocean located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel, off the eastern coast of Africa, between north-eastern Mozambique, the French region of Mayotte and north-western Madagascar. Other countries close to the Comoros are Tanzania in the north-west and Seychelles in the northeast. The capital and largest city is Moroni on Grande Comore. The Union of Comoros has three official languages: Comorian, French and Arabic. The religion of the majority of the population is Sunni Islam.
With 1,660 km2, Comoros is the fourth smallest country in Africa. The population is estimated at 850,000 (Grande Comore 590’000, Anjouan 185,000, and Mohéli 75’000). As a nation formed at a crossroads of different civilisations, the archipelago is noted for its diverse culture and history, first inhabited by Bantu speakers who came from East Africa, supplemented by Arab and Austronesian immigration.
The sovereign state is an archipelago consisting of three major islands and numerous smaller islands, all located in the volcanic Comoro Islands. The major islands are commonly known by their French name: Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Moheli (Mwali) and Anjouan (Nzwani). In addition, the country has a claim on a fourth island, Mayotte (Maore), located in the extreme south-east of the country which is currently administered by France (as an overseas department).
The Comoros is a member state of the African Union, the Francophonie, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Arab League (of which it is the most southern state, and the only Member State with a tropical climate and entirely located in the Southern Hemisphere) and the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC).
Generic country information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a generic country overview, please consult the following sources:
Wikipedia information for Comoros
Economist Intelligence Unit information for Comoros*
(*note - this is a paid service)
Humanitarian Information
Comoros United Nation Development Programme information: http://www.km.undp.org
Comoros United Nations Children's Fund information: https://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/comoros.html
Plateforme d’intervention régionale de l’océan Indien (PIROI) information: https://piroi.croix-rouge.fr/notre-actualite/?pf=37
Facts and Figures
1.1 Comoros Humanitarian Background
Disasters, Conflicts, and Migration
Natural Hazards |
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Type |
Occurs |
Comments / Details |
Drought |
No |
Droughts have never occurred in Comoros so far and is not considered as a risk in the national contingency plan. |
Earthquakes |
No |
While some weak shakes have been recorded in Mayotte, there has never been any earthquake in Comoros and it is not considered as a threat. |
Epidemics |
Yes |
Considered as the main threat by the authorities, the epidemiological profile of the country remains dominated by malaria, diarrheal diseases, intestinal parasites, and acute respiratory infections. These diseases cause high morbidity and mortality, especially for children under 5 and pregnant women. Over the last twenty years, the country has been affected by several health crises such as epidemics of dengue (1993), cholera (1998, 2001, 2007-2008), or chikungunya (2005). These outbreaks are largely due to an environment that is conducive to the development of pathogens, or linked to the dumping of garbage in cities and villages. |
Extreme Temperatures |
No |
Located just south of the equator, the islands of the Comoros have a tropical maritime climate, characterized by two distinct seasons depending on precipitation. A hot and humid season between December and April and a relatively cool season between May and November. Average temperatures throughout the year are relatively constant with a high in the range of 32–34 °C in December/January and a low in the range of 16–25 °C in July/August. |
Flooding |
Yes |
Flooding occur regularly during the rainy / cyclonic season but the risks for urban areas to be affected remain quite low. On April 12, 2012, heavy rains poured large amounts of water onto the surface of the islands that triggered floods and caused major damage in several parts of the country. Road infrastructure has been significantly damaged. About 65,000 people, or 10% of the population, were affected. Several families lost all their belongings and had to be evacuated and placed in foster homes across the country. Houses, livestock, agricultural parcels, and several activities ensuring the daily life of communities in the affected areas have not been spared. The damage has been estimated at more than 3 billion KMF. Three people lost their lives. In 2015, torrential rains have caused immense runoff that cut off the Tsidje road and threatened the northern area of the capital, Moroni. The spectre of impending floods has caused panic in the population living in these areas. |
Insect Infestation |
No |
N/A |
Mudslides |
Yes |
Mudslide happen frequently, especially during the cyclone season or after heavy rains. In 2014 in Anjouan, 300 people were evacuated and lost their houses. |
Volcanic Eruptions |
Yes |
Moroni is situated at the foot of Mount Karthala, 10 kilometers (6 miles) northwest from the volcano's crater. The 2,361-metre (7,746 ft.) high active volcano is reported to be one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, with a diameter of about 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) and erupting approximately every eleven years over the past 200 years. The eruption of 2005 caused displacement of a large number of people due to volcanic ash. Volcanic eruption is considered as the threat number 2 in the country contingency plan. |
High Waves / Surges |
Yes |
High waves and surges are common in Comoros, especially from December to April (Cyclonic season). During the last cyclone Kenneth, strong gusts of wind near 200 km/h created a strong swell, with an average height of 5 meters, with waves up to 10 meters. |
Wildfires |
Yes |
Wildfires are quite common due to some villagers burning land to produce charcoal for their domestic’s consumption. |
High Winds |
Yes |
The Comoro Islands have little experience with tropical cyclones since the islands lie very close to the equator, between 11 and 13 degrees south latitude. According to EM-DAT, the Comoros have endured only three damaging tropical cyclones since the 80s. The deadliest and most destructive was Tropical Cyclone Elinah which passed through the islands as a tropical storm with 136 to 193 kph winds on Jan. 11, 1983, killing 33 people and causing $23 million in damages. All 33 deaths occurred when a huge wave swept 40 people on the island of Anjouan into the water. Thirteen years after, Doloresse, a Category 1 tropical cyclone, which passed 40 miles west of the northern Comoros Islands on 17 February 1996, has caused extensive damage. Then, on April 23, 2019, tropical cyclone Kenneth (the third satellite-era system to evolve to a moderate or higher tropical storm stage in the area north of the Mozambique Channel, according to Météo-France) caused 7 dead, 182 injured, 19,372 displaced, 4,482 homes destroyed and 7,013 homes damaged |
Other Comments |
The Comoros archipelago, due to its geographical position and geological situation is vulnerable to various natural hazards. In the past years it has been affected by calamities such as tropical storms, floods, cholera epidemics, and volcano eruptions. Risks of floods and cyclones are persistent. Additional factors, as soil impermeabilization due to the volcano ash, and the landslides provoked by massive deforestation are elements that multiply the damaging effects of the heavy rains and transform them into floods. All these factors put all three islands at risk of infrastructure and crop destruction. Climate change is increasing frequency and intensity of these natural hazards. Grande Comore, the main island is dominated by the active volcano Karthala, 2361 m high. Shipwreck is one of the important issues to note as well, many cases have been reported these years between the three islands, and between Anjouan and Mayotte. Commercial ships or boats used for this trip don’t meet all requirements, causing frequent accidents. |
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Man-Made Issues |
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Civil Strife |
Yes |
Comoros has had 20 military coups on its government since independence in 1975. Its instability is almost matched by its poverty; as listed by the IMF, the Comoros ranks 166th out of 183 countries. In 2019, political parties have been striking for political issues and some of the demonstrators and opposition leaders have been arrested and put in jail. |
International Conflict |
No |
In November 1975, the Comoros became the 143rd member of the United Nations. The new nation was defined as comprising the entire archipelago, although the citizens of Mayotte chose to become French citizens and keep their island as a French territory. The Comoros has repeatedly pressed its claim to Mayotte before the United Nations General Assembly, which adopted a series of resolutions under the caption "Question of the Comorian Island of Mayotte", opining that Mayotte belongs to the Comoros under the principle that the territorial integrity of colonial territories should be preserved upon independence. To close the debate and to avoid being integrated by force in the Union of the Comoros, the population of Mayotte overwhelmingly chose to become an overseas department and a region of France in a 2009 referendum. Despite the Mayotte issue, a defense treaty with France provides naval resources for protection of territorial waters, training of Comorian military personnel, and air surveillance. |
Internally Displaced Persons |
No |
N/A |
Refugees Present |
No |
N/A |
Landmines / UXO Present |
No |
N/A |
Other Comments |
Despite political demonstrations and social strikes, Comoros is a peaceful country with no particular security problems. |
For more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters: EMDAT information for Comoros
Seasonal Effects on Logistics Capacities
Seasonal Effects on Transport | ||
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Transport | Time Frame | Comments |
Primary Road Transport | Nov-Apr | Primary roads are paved and passable all year. Blockages can be caused by landslides during the rainy season. The asphalt has deteriorated in some places. 16 Million Euros of the 10th EU FED are invested for the road network repairing. |
Secondary Road Transport | Nov-Apr | Non-paved roads can be non-passable during the rainy season. |
Rail Transport | N/A | N/A |
Air Transport | All year round | Air services are sometimes affected on account of severe weather conditions. |
Waterway Transport | All year round | Maritime transport is related to weather conditions; lack of well sheltered ports in Grand Comore and Moheli can impede load/unload operations with bad weather. |
Seasonal Affects on Storage and Handling |
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Activity |
Comments |
From <month> to <month> |
Storage |
N/A |
N/A |
Handling |
Bulk cargo can't be transshipped during the rainy season in Moroni port. |
Nov - May |
Other |
N/A |
N/A |
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
Government
The DGSC (Direction Générale de la Sécurité Civile), under the authority of the Ministry of Interior is the department in charge of the National civil Security and Civil Protection. It is a national entity in charge of preparation, coordination, prevention and response of emergency crisis in Comoros. It has been officially established through a president official decree and leaders are appointed though the same decree. The operational section of the DGSC is the Centre des Operations de Secours et de la Protection Civile (COSEP). COSEP is the main organ of early warning and coordination of operations during a disaster response.
In case of emergencies COSEP coordinates the response: Civil Protection, UN, the Red Cross, or Comoros Red Crescent, and NGOs meets in the DGSC base.
The Comorian Government, with the collaboration and funding from UNDP have established a risk analysis and an operational emergency response plan for cyclones and volcanic eruptions. The Observatoire du Volcan Karthala (OVK) volcanic observatory has been established to monitor the seismic and volcanic activity.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Humanitarian Community
The international humanitarian community has little presence on the Comoros archipelago. The French Red Cross, through the PIROI (Regional Intervention Platform for the Indian Ocean), set up, from the year 2000, a regional structure of intervention in case of disaster including pre-stored relief and emergency stocks such as: buckets, jerry cans, mosquito nets, lanterns, stoves, treatment units Water, family tents, rescue station, warehouse tent (66sqm), and sleeping mats.
The Comoros Red Crescent trains and coordinates volunteers who can intervene when needed. Several UN agencies such as UNDP, UNICEF, WHO and the World Bank are present in Moroni, the regional office of WFP in Johannesburg has set up a rapid response plan for natural disasters.
Citizens and the private sector in the country are actively participating and donating, after the floods in May 2012 and hurricane Kenneth in 2019.
For more information on humanitarian agency details, please see the following link: 4.2 Comoros Humanitarian Agency Contact List.
1.2 Comoros Regulatory Departments & Quality Control
Overview
There is no department responsible for regulating consumer products in the Comoros. All sectors of activity are attached to a ministry and subject to the regulation and control of a specific state agency under their supervision and able to achieve quality control tests.
There are no private or independent laboratories even if some other public entities are able to provide some services such as the University of Comoros or El Maarouf General Hospital in Moroni.
Various regulatory departments and quality control agencies
Food
The National Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and the Environment (INRAPE) is in charge of food quality control, but only conducts physical inspections. Therefore, the submission of the phytosanitary certificate issued by the supplier in the country of origin is mandatory to import food into Comoros.
Water
The Ma-mwe (national water and electricity supplier) has its own water analysis laboratory. The University of Comoros can also perform some tests on request.
Medicines
The state agency OCOPHARMA (Comorian Office of Pharmaceutical Products) is a procurement platform that allows pharmacies in Comoros to buy quality drugs at wholesale prices. They are able to perform some tests and quality checks on drugs.
Biomedical
The El Marouf Hospital in Moroni has a laboratory service for biomedical analyses.
Hydrocarbons
The Comorian Hydrocarbons Corporation (CHS) is the state-owned company that imports fuel into the Comoros and conducts quality tests before resale.
For more information on regulatory departments and quality control laboratories’ contact details, please see the following links:
1.3 Comoros Customs Information
Duties and Tax Exemption
The Comorian customs authorities report to the Ministry of Finance and Budget. They are responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the laws and regulations governing the movement of goods, persons, means of transport and capital entering and leaving the national territory.
Customs revenue represents 41.8% of the national budget revenue of the Union of the Comoros.
The tariff code applied to the Comoros refers to the Single Article of Law No. 90-022 adopting the Harmonized System as the Customs Tariff for Designation and Codification of Goods.
In line with the international customs model, the Comorian Government deposited with the General Secretariat of the World Customs Organization (WCO) on 7 January 2013 its instrument of accession to the 1988 International Harmonized System Convention. designation and codification of goods. Thus, the Comoros became the 146th Contracting Party to the HS Convention. This leads to a clear improvement in the national tariff that will migrate from HS 2012 to HS 2017.
For information on Comoros Customs contact information, please see the following link:
4.1 Comoros Government Contact List
Emergency Response
When an emergency is officially declared by the Government, there is a simplified process to streamline the duty- and tax-free importation of goods through the DES (Déclaration d’Enlèvement Spéciale / Special Withdrawal Declaration).
Agreements / Conventions Description |
Ratified by Country? (Yes / No) |
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WCO (World Customs Organization) member |
Yes, since 01-07-1993 |
Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention |
No |
OCHA Model Agreement |
No |
Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) |
No, but telecommunication equipment used for disaster mitigation and relief operation can obtain exemption from custom duty through a request to COSEP. |
Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration) |
No |
Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response)
Following cases can benefit from customs duties and taxes exemption:
- The diplomatic corps in accordance with the Vienna Convention
- The holders of Accreditation in accordance with the Investment Code (the Accreditation is issued by the National Agency for the Promotion of Investment)
- The signatories of a contract / establishment agreement with the Comorian Government
Exemption Certificate Application Procedure
- The request for exemption for the Diplomatic Corps is submitted to the Ministry of Finance by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after it has been referred to him by the representative of the applicant.
- For the holders of Accreditation and the signatories of a contract or agreement of establishment with the Government, the request for exemption can be submitted directly to the Customs Administration by an authorized customs agent (with a copy of the authorization must be attached to the file).
Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicle & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
Invoice |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Packing Lists |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Yes, original |
Other Documents |
Certificate of origin |
Certificate of origin |
Certificate of origin |
Vehicle registration certificate |
Certificate of origin |
Certificate of origin |
Additional Notes |
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n/a |
Customs Clearance
General Information
Customs Information |
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Document Requirements |
The import declaration with all the attachments cited in the previous table.
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Embargoes |
None |
Prohibited Items |
Any merchandise that could undermine denominational principles or undermine the morals of citizens. Alcohol and tobacco are considered prohibited and require a special license for their importation and resale. |
General Restrictions |
Narcotic drugs in general, protected animal species. |
Customs Clearance Document Requirements
Duties and Taxes Clearance Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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|
Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
D&T Exemption Certificate |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Invoice | Yes, Original | Yes, Original | Yes, Original | Yes, Original | Yes, Original | Yes, Original |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Packing Lists |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Phytosanitary Certificates | Yes, Original | No | Yes, Original | No | No | No |
Other Documents |
Origin Certificate |
Origin Certificate |
Origin Certificate |
Origin Certificate |
Origin Certificate |
Origin Certificate |
Additional Notes |
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n/a |
Transit Regime
Since there has been no transit of humanitarian goods to a third country in the Comoros to date, no specific regime has been provided for this purpose.
2 Comoros Logistics Infrastructure
The logistics infrastructures and services of the Comoros are not well developed and aging. They are suffering of the lack of public or private investment and are not meeting international minimum standards.
Each of the three islands has a small international airport allowing for return trips to Mecca or neighbouring countries, but the only one offering long-haul flights is Moroni which is connected to Europe and Africa by regular flights.
Similarly for ports, each of the three islands has a port but only those of Moroni and Mutsamudu are containerized and called by international liners, while the island of Mohélie is supplied by the two others, which accentuates the precariousness of its inhabitants.
Basic logistical services (transport, equipment rental or warehousing companies) are very little developed, if not non-existent; each company or organization has its own fleet of equipment and storage facilities.
The General Directorate of Civil Security (DGSC) is a long-standing partner of the United Nations agencies and has been given a number of equipment and warehouses that can be made available to the international community in the event of a natural disaster.
2.1 Comoros Port Assessment
Comoros Port Assessment
Overview
The National Agency for Maritime Affairs (ANAM) is the state body responsible for regulating maritime issues directly under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport, Posts and Telecommunications. It has the mission of public service and the authority to develop and operate the international maritime registry of the Union of Comoros. ANAM also aims to improve, promote and make the Comoros national maritime and port policy more competitive internationally, in compliance with the merchant shipping law of the Union of Comoros and the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The Port Authority of the Comoros (APC) is the authority responsible for designing the legal framework (establishment of concessions) and regulating port activities (wharf access, security, etc.) in the country. In Moroni, the Bolloré Logistics Group won a tender for the concession of the handling of the port in 2012 and the Mutsamudu port concession in Anjouan is owned by Spanfreight, a subsidiary of UAFL.
Goods transport
The government estimates that 90% of the cargo to and within the Comoros is transported by sea. The Union of Comoros has two containerized ports located in Moroni (Grande Comore Island) and Mutsamudu (Anjouan Island) and a smaller one in Fomboni (Moheli Island) which can only receive bulk general cargo. At present, the port of Fomboni has no commercial relevance.
The main port of Comoros is located on the island of Anjouan, near Mutsamudu. It is a well-protected, deep-water port that can accommodate large ships.
The port of Moroni is less competitive due to the shallow waters of the port that prevent larger ships from docking. Vessels over 80 meters long remain at anchor and tranship the cargo on barges towed to the wharf and unloaded using a harbour crane.
The port of Moheli has a small wharf that can accommodate boats up to 45 meters, but barge transhipment is not available for longer vessels.
2.1.1 Comoros Port of Moroni
Port Overview
The port of Moroni is under the supervision of the APC (Port Authority of Comoros). Despite the fact that it serves the capital and the most populous island of the Comoros archipelago, the ports of Moroni is the second in terms of attendance and volume. This is due to the shallow draft (5m) at the dock which limits berthing to boats under 70m. Larger vessels must not exceed 150m and must remain in one of the two mooring areas which are 20m deep. Ships that cannot dock at the port unload their goods with their on-board cranes on barges that are then towed to the port. Moroni Terminal is in poor condition and suffers from a lack of investment.
All types of goods pass through the port: vehicles, food, general goods, and construction equipment. Exports are virtually non-existent apart from some cash crops such as cloves and ylang-ylang.
Key port information can also be found at: Maritime Database Information on Port of Moroni
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Comores |
Province or District |
Grande Comore |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Moroni N/A |
Port's Complete Name |
Port de Moroni |
Latitude |
11°42'12.12"S |
Longitude |
43°14'53.00"E |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
APC (Autorité Portuaire des Comores) |
Management Contact Person |
Mr Bacha CHEFOU Commandant du port +269 3395929 |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Moroni Prince Saïd Ibrahim International Airport Regular flight to Mayotte, Madagascar, South Africa, Kenya, Réunion, Seychelles, and Turkey. |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Moroni Terminal
Handling of containerized goods or big bags
David SPEE
Director of Operations
+269 369 93 66
Collectif de Représentants Maritimes (COREMA)
Handling of goods in bulk and bag
Ahmed MOUSTALI
Manager
+269 332243
Customs
Mr Adam MOEVA
Head of Brigade
+269 3342317
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
The port of Moroni is divided into two zones, an international scheduled to handle containers and seized big-bags that another regional through which bulk goods transit and which also serves as a boat dock for passengers traveling from / to nearby islands.
The port is undersized for day-to-day operations, international ships are waiting on average 48 hours before they can unload their goods. Due to the low draft, boats over 70 meters cannot dock and must unload their goods on barges with on-board cranes.
In fact, when the weather becomes rainy or there is swell, the operations are stopped while the weather becomes lighter.
The regional wharf is also congested, unloading operations are done by hand and take several days to unload ships from Madagascar or Tanzania. These boats do not usually stay at anchor and moor with each other while waiting for their unloading tower.
In case of emergency, berthing and unloading of ships carrying humanitarian aid will be prioritized.
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
December to April |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
Other Comments |
N/A |
Handling Figures for 2018 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls (International only) |
80 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) imports |
1500 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) imports |
12 |
Expedition of empty containers |
1200 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018 |
|
---|---|
Bulk & Break bulk (MT) |
No figures |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Port of Moroni handling rates.
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
1 |
1x 50m |
2,5m |
Regional wharf (goods / passengers) |
Container Berth |
1 |
1x 80m |
5m |
International wharf |
Silo Berth |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Berthing Tugs |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Can be moored on the 2 wharfs |
Water Barges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Can be moored on the 2 wharfs |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Regional wharf |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
Regional wharf |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
Regional wharf |
Other Imports |
Petroleum products (pipeline) |
Port Handling Equipment
Handling equipment are managed and owned by the private company Moroni Terminal.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Container Gantries |
Yes |
3 x 20` 3 x 40` |
Good condition |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
2 x 60t |
Good condition |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
2 x 40t |
Good condition |
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 |
2 x 3 MT 3 x 5 MT 1 x 12 MT |
Good condition |
Autres équipements |
1 Pusher / tug 400 HP 3 barges: 1 x150 MT (12 TEU) 2 x 300 MT (24TEU) 5 truck tractors 5 flatbed trailers |
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Hazardous material storage area General merchandise container storage area Reefer Zone Clearing area Empty container area |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Other Capacity Details |
N/A |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
Between 60 and 200 containers per day depending on the weather |
Number of Reefer Stations |
Up to 50 connection points |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
No |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
2 shifts of 40 people Between 30 and 100 per shifts depending on the weather |
Customs Guidance
Customs are present on the port and are open from 7:30 to 14:30 (except Sunday) at the exit of the port. If the documents are up to date it is possible to clear a container in the day. If, after 15 days, a person has failed to submit the necessary documents for customs clearance, the customs officers will make financial penalties.
For more information on customs in Comoros, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
The multipurpose terminal is the small wharf or regional wharf. This pier is used for the handling of all non-containerized goods. There is a 18-meter-wide sloping dock designed for the Ro-Ro, but it is currently out of service because of the shallow draft.
Moroni Terminal shows very little interest in it, the handling of non-containerized goods is provided by COREMA, a group of docker who unload the goods by hand. COREMA has 72 dockers and can rent handling on lifting equipment if necessary. The handling of bagged goods such as rice, sugar, cement, etc. is 3000 KMF / MT.
Grain and Bulk Handling
Not available.
Main Storage Terminal
There are large warehouses managed by the APC within the port, they are usually used for temporary storage pending clearance of goods.
In the event of a health emergency or natural disaster, some of these warehouses could be made available to the humanitarian community.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo & General Cargo |
4 |
1200 m2 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
n/a |
n/a |
Stevedoring
Stowage activities are managed by Moroni Terminal for containerized goods or big-bags and by COREMA for bulk goods or bagged goods. Both are private companies.
Hinterland Information
The goods leave the port on the trucks of commercial companies coming to pick up their cargo or with small trucks of 3 to 10 MT rented to private individuals. Any vehicle can access the port, there is no need for special authorization.
Port Security
The port is secured by a fenced perimeter. Security of access and warehouses is the responsibility of the PCA, which has its own security guards. Sécuricom was contracted by Moroni Terminal, which is responsible for the safety of solid land and container storage areas.
As of today, the port of Moroni does not comply with international safety rules, this has an impact on the price of the goods because the boats calling the port must take on more expensive insurance.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
No |
Current ISPS Level |
N/A |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
No |
2.1.2 Comoros Port of Mutsamudu - Anjouan
Port Overview
The port of Mutsamudu is the only deep-water port in the Union of the Comoros, it is also the one that has the largest transit of goods per year. More than 95% of the goods arrive in containers and are then re-dispatched to the other two islands. This activity represents 64% of the port's activities. Goods destined for the final destination of Mohéli are usually cleared on the spot before being loaded onto smaller vessels.
Exports are marginal, the only products exported are cloves and Ylang-ylang oil.
The port is under the supervision of the public company EPPAM (Public Port Authority Autonomous Port of Mutsamudu) and the company that has the port concession for handling since 2003, is the ASC (Anjouan Stevedoring Company) which is a subsidiary of the Indian Ocean Holding Shipping Group.
Key port information can also be found at: Maritime Database information on Comoros Ports
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Comoros |
Province or District |
Anjouan |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Mutsamudu N/A |
Port's Complete Name |
Ahmed Abdallah Abderrahmane International Port |
Latitude |
12.16682222 |
Longitude |
44.39166667 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
EPPAM (Établissement Public Port Autonome de Mutsamudu) |
Management Contact Person |
Mr. Saoussam SALIM, Port Commandant +269 3364929 Mr. Mohamed HOUMADI SALIM, Technical Director +269 3321820 |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Ouani Airport Daily domestic flights with AB Aviation and Inter Iles. Daily regional flights (Mayotte) with EWA Air and AB Aviation companies. |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Stevedoring
ASC (Anjouan Stevedoring Companie)
Mr Mounib ELHAD, Operations Manager
+269 332 00 02
Mounib_ops@anjouanstevedoring.com
Customs
Farid ABODO, Chef de Brigade
+269 334 31 12
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
The port is very rarely congested, there is an occupancy rate of about 20 days a month. The bigger vessels stay on average between 1 and 5 days before leaving, depending on the number of containers they have to load / unload. If several ships arrive at the same time the longest waiting times that have been observed have never exceeded 72 hours.
The port is instructed to prioritize humanitarian vessels in the event of a natural disaster.
Due to an increase in activity, the cargo terminal and the container storage area should be enlarged so that some customs-cleared containers can be dumped in a dedicated area, but the port can absorb the flow of goods for the moment.
Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
December to April |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
Other Comments |
N/A |
Handling Figures for 2018 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls (International only) |
88 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) imports |
6892 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) exports |
6 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018 |
|
---|---|
Bulk & Break bulk (MT) |
No figures |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on Comoros Port of Mutsamudu discharge rates and terminal handling charges, please see the following documents:
Port of Mutsamudu Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
1 |
200 m |
9.5 m and 3 m |
Main quay: 9.5m at the jetty, 7.5m at 180m and 3m at the end of the quay. |
Container Berth |
1 |
200 m |
9.5 m and 3 m |
Main quay |
Silo Berth |
None |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Berthing Tugs |
1 |
200 m |
9.5 m and 3 m |
Main quay |
Water Barges |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Notes:
- Berthing (steering, towing and mooring) is managed by the port using 1 tow.
- There is 1 speedboat for piloting and 4 pilots.
- Boats over 100 m must be towed while others are only assisted by a pilot.
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Main quay |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
Main quay |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
Main quay |
Other Imports |
Main quay |
Port Handling Equipment
Handling equipment is managed and owned by ASC.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Container Gantries |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
80 MT |
Good condition |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
4 x 40 MT |
Good condition |
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 |
2 x 5 MT |
Used for empty containers |
Container Facilities
There are three storage areas for containers, a northern area for storing rice, flour and other foodstuffs, an area in the north for storing cement, and an area in the middle for the reefers and containers containing general goods.
Facilities |
20 ft |
---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
|
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Other Capacity Details |
N/A |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
360 per day (15 containers per hour) |
Number of Reefer Stations |
Up to 40 connection points |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
None |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
3 shifts of 40 people (shifts of 8 hours) |
Customs Guidance
Customs are present at the exit of the port and are open from 7:30 to 14:30 (except Sunday). If the documents are up to date it is possible to clear a container in the day. Failure to submit the necessary documents for customs clearance after 15 days will be penalized.
For more information on customs in Comoros, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
There is only one terminal that is used for all types of commodities. There is a Ro-Ro ramp 20 m wide at the end of the wharf, but the draft is only 3 m because of the silting of the harbor.
Grain and Bulk Handling
Not available
Main Storage Terminal
There is a 2000 m2 hangar under the supervision of the ASC. It is used as a shelter for their motorized equipment because of the bad roof condition.
Another store is currently used by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry to store merchandise.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo & General Cargo |
1 (CCI warehouse) |
120 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
None |
N/A |
Stevedoring
Stevedoring activities are done by the private company ASC.
Hinterland Information
The goods leave the port on the trucks of commercial companies coming to pick up their cargo or with small trucks of 3 to 10 MT rented to private individuals. Any vehicle can access the port and there is no need for special authorization.
Port Security
The port is secured with concrete walls and security is provided by the Port Authority at the entrances and exits of the port. The gendarmes patrol on the wharves, and the ASC has its security service to guard the storage areas.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
No |
Current ISPS Level |
N/A |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
No |
2.1.3 Comoros Port of Fomboni
Port Overview
The port of Fomboni is the smallest port of the Comoros. He does not receive international regular lines. Although the customs are present at the port, in general the goods are unloaded and cleared at Moroni or Mutsamudu before being reloaded on smaller boats (45m maximum) trading between the islands of the archipelago.
Although it has no commercial relevance, the port of Mohéli is the place where transit almost all the goods of primary need of the island.
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Comoros |
Province or District |
Mohéli Mwali |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Fomboni N/A |
Port's Complete Name |
Port de Fomboni |
Latitude |
-12.28928 |
Longitude |
43.75762 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
APC (Autorités portuaires des Comores) |
Management Contact Person |
Mr Arsène MOHAMED, Port Commandant +269 3211586 +269 3471210 |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Mohéli Bandar-Es-Salam Airport (No international flights) |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Handling
- Mr Nakithou, Handling Operations Manager, APC (Autorités portuaires des Comores), +269 3528593
- Mr El KABI (owner of the mobile harbour crane) +269 352 8593, abiamrifils@outlook.com
Customs
Saïd Ahmed ZAKI, Regional Director, +269 3322696, ahmedzakisaid7@gmail.com
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
Due to its small size, the port can be quickly congested if several ships arrive the same day, but the wait never lasts more than 24 hours. The port has two small docks on which up to 3 boats can dock. In case of emergencies, priority would be given to humanitarian cargo separately if a fuel ship arrives at the same time.
Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
December to April |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
Other Comments |
N/A |
Handling Figures for 2018 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
195 |
Containers in TEU |
No figures |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018 |
|
---|---|
Bulk & Break bulk (MT) - IN |
3027.90 MT |
Bulk & Break bulk (MT) - OUT |
1338.80 MT |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Prices are in KMF.
Rice in bag |
1000 / MT |
Medicines in box (small) |
1500 / unit |
---|---|---|---|
Salt or sugar in bag |
1000 / MT |
Medicines in box (Large) |
2500 / unit |
Flour in bag |
1000 / MT |
Motorbike |
7500 / unit |
Cement in bag |
1000 / MT |
Vehicle |
15000 / unit |
Oil can 20 L |
100 KMF/ unit |
Truck |
25000 / unit |
Salt in box 20 kg |
50 KMF / unit |
Container 20’ |
6000 / unit |
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
2 |
45 m 70 m |
4 m |
West wharf East wharf |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Both wharfs |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
Both wharfs |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
West wharf |
Other Imports |
Both wharfs |
Port Handling Equipment
There is only one crane that remains permanently at the port. It does not belong to the APC, it is rented to a private company from Fomboni.
A team of dockers work from 7:30 to 14:30. An additional fee of 7500 KMF is required for each additional shift of 4 hours.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Container Gantries |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
30 MT |
The crane belongs to a private company. It is in good condition but may be required outside for other work if there is no activity at the port. |
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 |
N/A |
Container Facilities
There are no facilities dedicated to containers, they are generally, loaded directly on a truck on arrival.
Facilities |
20 & 40 ft |
---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
No |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
No |
Other Capacity Details |
No |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
No |
Number of Reefer Stations |
No |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
No |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
3 to 4 TEU |
Customs Guidance
Customs are present at the gate of the port and are open from 7:30 to 14:30 (except Sunday). If the documents are up to date it is possible to clear a container in the day. Failure to submit the necessary documents for customs clearance after 15 days will be penalized.
Their service can work outside the official hours for an additional fee of 7500 KMF.
For more information on customs in Comoros, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
There is only one terminal for all types of merchandise. A Ro-Ro ramp 8.5m wide on the West Wharf.
Grain and Bulk Handling
Not available
Main Storage Terminal
There is a warehouse of 400 m2 under the supervision of the APC and a warehouse of 100 m2 under customs supervision.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged & general cargo |
2 |
500 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
N/A |
N/A |
Stevedoring
Stevedoring activities are done by the APC.
Hinterland Information
The goods leave the port on the trucks of commercial companies coming to pick up their cargo or with small trucks of 3 to 10 MT rented to private individuals. Any vehicle can access the port and there is no need for special authorization.
Port Security
The port is partially fenced. An APC security team manages the entrance and exit of the port. The gendarmerie is also present on site to intervene in case of threats.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
No |
Current ISPS Level |
N/A |
Police Boats |
None |
Fire Engines |
None |
2.2 Comoros Aviation
Key airport
information may also be found
at: World Aero Data
information on Comoros Airports
Air transport in the Comoros is governed by the new Law 17-016 / AU of 02 December 2017 on the Civil Aviation Code. In accordance with this Law, the Authority in charge of regulating and supervising air transport in Comoros is the National Agency for Civil Aviation and Meteorology (ANACM). It has been autonomous since March 2008 in order to effectively assume its role of overseeing the safety and security of air transport.
The 3 Comorian airports are managed by Aéroports des Comores (ADC), a company born in September 2018 and which is composed of the airport of Bandar es Salam in Mohéli, the airport of Ouani in Anjouan, and the Moroni International Airport Prince Said Ibrahim (AIMPSI). The ground handling in the Comoros airports is provided by the company Com'Air Assistance.
The provision of air navigation service has been provided since 2004 by the Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA).
The main international airlines operating flights to the Comoros are Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines, which operate daily passenger flights. Turkish Airlines, Air Madagascar, Air Tanzania, Air Austral and Ewa Air each make three rotations a week from Istanbul, Antananarivo, Dar Es Salaam, Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean and Mayotte. Madagasikara Airways operates two flights a week from the city of Mahajanga.
Two Comorian companies AB Aviation and Inter Islands Air offer a regular service of air transport of passengers between the islands of the Union of the Comoros with two Embraer 120-type aircraft (30-seater planes) for AB Aviation and 2 SAAB 340 and Cessna 208 aircraft for Inter Islands Air. These companies make daily flights between the islands of the Union of Comoros and three times a week on Dar Es Salaam.
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
Any person or organization wishing to register an aircraft in the Union of Comoros must file with the Civil Aviation Authority:
- Registration request letter signed by the owner or the person authorized to do so
- Application form (ANACM AIR FORM R7-2) accompanied by all the documents requested on this form.
- Request for classification of the aircraft.
The ANACM acknowledges receipt of the application file and reviews the eligibility of the application, notifies the design status and requests the design organization to access the technical documentation of the aircraft to be registered. When the application is considered admissible, a registration is reserved. On this occasion the owner of the aircraft is informed for preparation of the physical inspection of the aircraft.
NB: If the aircraft is subject to a legal registration (rental, mortgage, etc) the applicant is required to provide other documents appearing in other procedures (Registration procedure right on aircraft).
The condition for registering an aircraft in the Comoros Union is that it must not be older than 25 years and in compliance with the Comoros Aeronautical Regulations (CAR 07) relating to the registration of aircraft.
When applying for a new type of device on the register for which a type rating is required and the ANACM does not have personnel with these qualifications, the owner or operator must agree to pay the costs associated with the training / type rating for an operations inspector and an airworthiness inspector at a minimum.
Aircraft Registration Procedure | ||
---|---|---|
1. |
Application |
The registration form can be found online at the ANACM website (www.anacm-comores.com) or requested from the ANACM Flight Safety Department (in French, Direction de la Sécurité des Vols) (DVS). |
2. | Registration and security requirements |
There is a Comorian register of civil aircraft registration on which are registered the aircraft meeting the conditions specified in Chapter 1, Title II of the Civil Aviation Code of the Union of the Comoros and the requirements of the Comoros Aeronautical Regulations. registration of aircraft (RAC 07). The register shall contain for each aircraft registered in the Union of the Comoros at least the information appearing on the certificate of registration of the aircraft. This register is held by the Civil Aviation Authority. |
3. | Documentation of the operator, the aircraft and the crew | All documents are listed in the forms to be filed. |
Other Comments | The duration of the registration process may be fast, but depends on the applicant and his ability to accurately and consistently provide the required documentation and his ability to pay for inspector training, depending on the case. |
Please see the relevant documents below (in French):
2.2.1 Comoros Moroni Prince Saïd Ibrahim International Airport
Airport Overview
Moroni International Airport is the main airport of Comoros and the only one that receives regular international flights. It is under the supervision of the public company ADC (Aéroports Des Comores) for the functional part and ASECNA for the air security part. The airport is divided into several buildings: a terminal for domestic flights, a terminal for international flights and a small cargo terminal. In 2018, more than 160,000 passengers passed through the international terminal at Prince Said Ibrahim Airport.
The airport connects the island of Grande Comore with the other two islands of the country and Mayotte with several daily flights, as well as Madagascar, South Africa, Kenya, Reunion, Seychelles, and Turkey.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Comoros |
Province or District |
Grande Comore Ngazidja |
Nearest Town or City |
Moroni 20 (km) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Aéroport International de Moroni Prince Saïd Ibrahim |
Latitude |
-11.53657 |
Longitude |
43.27128 |
Elevation |
28 m (92 ft) |
IATA Code |
HAH |
ICAO Code |
FMCH |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Aéroports Des Comores (ADC) |
Management Contact Person |
Mr Mondoha ABDOULAY, Airport Commandant +269 3600002 |
Open From |
6h00 local time |
Open To |
23h00 local time |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
National Agency for Civil Aviation and Meteorology (Agence nationale de l’aviation civile et de la météorologie - ANACM)
Agency responsible for the management, control and regulation of Comorian aeronautical activities.
Nassur BEN ALI, General Director
+269 3210076
Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (Agence pour la sécurité de la navigation aérienne en Afrique et à Madagascar - ASECNA)
It provides air traffic control, aircraft guidance, and the installation and maintenance of security organs at Comoros airports.
Mr JALIM, General Director
+269 3600009
Com’ Air Assistance
Com Air Assistance is a company providing ground support and handling operations. They assist the passengers; ensuring the loading and the unloading of the luggage and the freight.
Jaffar AFIDHEOU, Technical Director
+269 3644411
Société Comores Hydrocarbures
The company Comores Hydrocarbures is in charge of the refuelling of the aircraft.
Saïd MOHAMED, Head of Depot
+269 3221424
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for 2018 |
|
---|---|
Total Aircraft Movements |
3402 |
Total Passengers |
167 651 |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
None |
The airport is not served by cargo flights on a regular basis. Once or twice a month, the ASTRAL company flies from Nairobi or Da-Es-Salam depending on the demand. Booking cargo on this flight can be done through Com’Air Assistance or with a regular freight forwarder.
The rest of the freight arrives with conventional passenger aircraft but remains negligible.
Runways
The runway is in good condition, the ADC has an inspection service and a maintenance service that takes care of maintenance when necessary.
The security elements (e.g. lighting) are under the responsibility of ASECNA which also has an inspection and maintenance service.
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2900 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
02 / 20 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
Comoros Moroni International Airport Prince Saïd Ibrahim has no helicopter pad.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
No |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes, Level 7 |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
n/a |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
|
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B747 |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B747 |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
35126 m2 |
||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
375 m2 |
||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
1 x 7 MT 1 x 23 MT |
Max Height (m) |
1 x 3.5 m 1x 7 m |
||
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
Other Comments |
Com Air assistance has baggage trolleys and small containers drawn by tractors, but is not equipped in dollies. |
Customs Guidance
The customs offices are located at the freight hangar from 7:30 to 14:30 (except Sunday). If the documents are up to date it is possible to clear a container in the day. If, after 15 days, a person has failed to submit the necessary documents for customs clearance, the customs officers will make financial penalties.
For more information on customs in Comoros, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
There is a small warehouse (cargo terminal) next to the international terminal operated by Com'air Assistance under customs supervision.
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
Payments have to be done to three different companies:
- ASECNA : Navigation / Landing (50%)
- ADC : Parking / Landing (50%)
- Com’Air Assistance : Handling
Moroni International Airport Navigation Charges
Fuel Services Charges
Only JET A-1 is available. A storage area managed by Comores Hydrocarbure with a capacity of 630 m3 + 2x150 m3 is present in the airport zone. They deploy a tanker upon flight companies requests.
Price per Litre |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
500 KMF / 1.12 USD |
Avgas |
Not available |
Cargo Terminal Charges
Import Charges |
||
---|---|---|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
Handling Charge |
0 to 45 kg – 3000 KMF 46 to 75 kg – 5000 KMF 76 to 115 kg – 7000 KMF 116 to 145 kg – 9000 KMF 145 to 175 kg – 11000 KMF 176 to 195 kg – 13000 KMF 196 to 225 kg – 15000 KMF 226 to 285 kg – 20000 KMF 286 to 315 kg – 23000 KMF 316 to 345 kg – 25000 KMF 346 to 405 kg – 27000 KMF 406 to 435 kg – 30000 KMF 436 to 475 kg – 32000 KMF 476 to 550 kg – 34000 KMF |
N/A |
Break Bulk Fee |
Same rates as for conventional handling fees |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
Same rates as for conventional handling fees |
Must open an official account with Com'Air Assistance, payments are made monthly |
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
N/A |
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
No extra charge, but only possible in case of emergency |
Customs must be informed beforehand |
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
N/A |
Storage per Day |
Weight (kg) x 50 KMF x Number of days |
Grace period: 7 days |
Export |
||
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
0 to 45 kg – 3000 KMF 46 to 75 kg – 5000 KMF 76 to 115 kg – 7000 KMF 116 to 145 kg – 9000 KMF 145 to 175 kg – 11000 KMF 176 to 195 kg – 13000 KMF 196 to 225 kg – 15000 KMF 226 to 285 kg – 20000 KMF 286 to 315 kg – 23000 KMF 316 to 345 kg – 25000 KMF 346 to 405 kg – 27000 KMF 406 to 435 kg – 30000 KMF 436 to 475 kg – 32000 KMF 476 to 550 kg – 34000 KMF |
N/A |
International Air Waybill |
N/A |
Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders |
Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders |
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders |
Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
N/A |
Storage Charges per Day |
Weight (kg) x 50 KMF x Number of days |
Grace period: 7 days |
Air-bridge Charges
There are no air-bridges charges.
Security
The airport is not fully fenced although the open areas are difficult to access and are constantly monitored by the Gendarmerie, which provides security and surveillance missions throughout the airport area.
The Air and Border Police are responsible for the security and surveillance of people and property inside the terminal.
The entrance to the airport is controlled by a Comorian armed forces battalion based nearby and ready to intervene if needed.
2.2.2 Comoros Ouani National Airport
Airport Overview
Ouani Airport is under the supervision of the government company Aéroports Des Comores (ADC). Approach and landing are assisted by staff on the ground giving support and guidance through VHF communication.
There are 4 to 5 domestic flights per day connecting the other two islands of the country with the national companies using Embraer 120 (30 seats) aircraft for "AB Aviation" and 2 SAAB 340 and Cessna 208 aircraft for the company Inter Islands Air. Daily flights to Mayotte are also operated by Ewa Air and AB Aviation depending on the day with ATR 72 aircraft. Around 25,000 passengers passed through the airport in 2018.
The airport is not equipped to receive freight. The handling services company Com'air only deals with the luggage of the passengers.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Comoros |
Province or District |
Anjouan |
Nearest Town or City |
Mutsamudu, 6 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Aéroport d’Ouani |
Latitude |
12°07’51.4624’’S |
Longitude |
44°25’46.7325’’E |
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
IATA Code |
FMCV |
ICAO Code |
AJN |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Aéroports Des Comores (ADC) |
Management Contact Person |
Me Anritoiti TOIHIR, Regional Director +269 3323572 / +269 4423572 |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Open from |
6h00 local time |
Open to |
18h00 local time |
Runway
Ouani Airport has a unique runway overlooking the sea, it is not in very good condition, the airport management is looking for funding to rehabilitate it.
Runway |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1350 m X 30 m |
Runway Orientation |
10 / 28 |
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway Condition |
Practicable but needs some rehabilitation |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes, for passengers only |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
40500 m² |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Partially (the sea side is not fenced) |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
There is no refueling service.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Invoices are made on the spot and royalties must be paid to ADC Moroni.
Annexes (in French):
2.2.3 Comoros Bandar Es Salam National Airport
Airport Overview
The airport of Bandar Es Salam is under the supervision of the government company Aéroports Des Comores (ADC).
Approach and landing are assisted by staff on the ground giving support and guidance through VHF communication.
There are 2 to 3 flights per day to Moroni and 2 to 3 flights per week to Anjouan depending on the season. AB Aviation fly Embraer 120 ( 30-seater) for and Inter Islands Air fly 2 aircraft types, SAAB 340 and Cessna 208.
The company AB Aviation also ensure a return flight per week for Mayotte.
The perimeter is only partly fenced, but motorcycle patrols are conducted to ensure that the runway is clear.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Comores |
Province or District |
Mohéli |
Nearest Town or City |
Fomboni 3 KM |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Aéroport de Bandar Es Salam |
Latitude |
12.29511992 |
Longitude |
43.76166667 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
14 m (46 ft) |
IATA Code |
NWA |
ICAO Code |
FMCI |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Aéroports Des Comores (ADC) |
Management Contact Person |
Me Anritoiti TOIHIR, Regional Director +269 3323572 / +269 4423572 |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Open from |
6h00 local time |
Open to |
18h00 local time |
Runway
The runway is in poor condition and is due for rehabilitation.
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
1350 m X 30m |
Runway Orientation |
13 / 31 |
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway Condition |
Practicable but needs some rehabilitation |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes, for passengers only |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
40,500 m² |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Partially |
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
There is no refueling service.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Invoices are made on the spot and royalties must be paid to ADC Moroni.
Annexes:
2.3 Comoros Road Network
The Comoros road network suffers from a serious lack of investment since the state relies solely on foreign financing for its maintenance, expansion or rehabilitation.
In 2019, the road network of the archipelago is distributed as follows: 58.3% in Grande Comoros with 495 km (289 km paved), 33.2% in Anjouan with 256 km (180 km t paved), and 11.5 % in Mohéli 98 km (84 km paved)
According to the latest government study, 80% of the road network is in poor condition and will require rehabilitation works.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Distance Matrix
Grande Comore
Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km) |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Moroni |
Mitsamiouli |
Chomoni |
Chindini |
|
Moroni |
|
37 |
26 |
46 |
Mitsamouli |
37 |
|
43 |
80 |
Chomoni |
26 |
43 |
|
37 |
Chindini |
46 |
80 |
37 |
|
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (Hours) |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Moroni |
Mitsamiouli |
Chomoni |
Chindini |
|
Moroni |
|
1h00 |
1h30 |
2h00 |
Mitsamouli |
1h00 |
|
2h00 |
4h00 |
Chomoni |
1h30 |
1h30 |
|
2h00 |
Chindini |
2h00 |
4h00 |
2h00 |
|
Anjouan
Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km) |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Mutsamudu |
Domoni |
Sima |
Chironi |
|
Mutsamudu |
|
32 |
21 |
58 |
Domoni |
32 |
|
52 |
27 |
Sima |
21 |
52 |
|
54 |
Chironi |
58 |
27 |
54 |
|
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (Hours) |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Mutsamudu |
Domoni |
Sima |
Chiroroni |
|
Mutsamudu |
|
0h45 |
0h30 |
3h00 |
Domoni |
0h45 |
|
1h20 |
1h45 |
Sima |
0h30 |
1h20 |
|
2h15 |
Chironi |
3h00 |
1h45 |
2h15 |
|
Mohéli
Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km) |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Fomboni |
Ndrondroni |
Wanani |
Miringoni |
|
Fomboni |
|
37 |
16 |
27 |
Ndrondroni |
37 |
|
24 |
14 |
Wanani |
16 |
24 |
|
40 |
Miringoni |
27 |
14 |
40 |
|
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (Hours) |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Fomboni |
Ndrondroni |
Wanani |
Miringoni |
|
Fomboni |
|
1h30 |
0h30 |
1h00 |
Ndrondroni |
1h30 |
|
1h00 |
0h30 |
Wanani |
0h30 |
1h00 |
|
1h30 |
Miringoni |
1h00 |
0h30 |
1h30 |
|
Road Security
The roads of the country are particularly dangerous due to a total absence of traffic signs and a non-existent road regulations but also due to an aging fleet of imported vehicles. All added to roads in bad condition make it the major risk for humanitarian workers in the Comoros.
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
There are no regulations and no control from any government entity.
2.4 Comoros Storage Assessment
As the other logistics sectors, warehousing service is underdeveloped and storage facilities are quite difficult to find across the country, specially from the private sector. The public facilities such as the ports are all equipped with storage facilities and could be an option during an emergency, but the best alternative remain the civil protection direction. They own warehouses on each islands and got some mobile storage units (MSUs) they can make available in case of emergency.
For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.
Commercial Storage
Generally, private companies use to build their own warehouse according to their needs. During this assessment, it was quite challenging to find warehouses to rent as there are only a few.
Location |
Owner |
Available for Rent |
Capacity (MT / m² / m³) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Moroni |
Abdallah WADAANE |
Yes |
1500 MT 750 M3 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Moroni |
Abdallah WADAANE |
Yes |
300 MT 250 M3 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Moroni |
Ibrahim MZEMUIGNI |
Yes |
120 M2 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Mutsamudu |
Fanza BARDRANI |
Yes |
1200 MT |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Fomboni |
Mohamed ALI |
Yes |
250 M2 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
[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
The only humanitarian organization that has storage facilities is the Comorian Red Crescent (CRCo).
The level of training of their storekeepers is rather good since they benefit from a support from the French Red Cross (FRC) as well as from the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC).
Location |
Organization |
Sharing Possibility |
Capacity (MT / m² / m³) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Moroni (Grande Comore) |
Comorian Red Crescent |
Yes |
350 m2 |
Concrete |
Sloping |
Appears intact |
Patsy (Anjouan) |
Comorian Red Crescent |
Yes |
100 m2 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Fomboni (Mohéli) |
Comorian Red Crescent |
Yes |
60 m2 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
[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 main government entity owning warehouses is the General Directorate of Civil Security (DGSC).
In recent decades, WFP has built and equipped warehouses that were transferred to them but it is likely that they have not been used during few years and have deteriorated.
During Cyclone Kenneth in 2019, these warehouses were made available to WFP and the Moroni warehouse was rehabilitated. Two MSU's (mobile storage units) of 240 m2 as well as lighting towers were donated to COSEP and their staff trained to erect them.
Finally, UNDP has released 2 million euros to build new storage facilities for the government in the 3 islands. The Regional Civil Security Departments should be given these warehouses by 2020.
Location |
Ministry / Agency |
Use Possibility |
Capacity (MT / m² / m³) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Moroni (Grande Comore) |
DGSC |
Yes |
840 m2 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Rehabilitated by WFP in 2019 |
Moroni (Grande Comore) |
ONICOR |
Yes |
3700 MT |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Mirontsy (Anjouan) |
DRSC |
Yes |
500 m2 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Needs rehabilitation |
Mirontsy (Anjouan) |
DRSC |
Yes |
360 m2 |
Concrete |
Flat |
Needs rehabilitation |
[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
Controlled temperature storage is poorly developed, only two small cold chain used to store vaccines could be identified in Moroni. In case of emergency, refrigerated container storage should be considered.
Location |
Organization / Owner |
Type [1] |
Cooling / Power [2] |
Quantity |
Total Capacity (m³) |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Moroni |
OCOPHARMA |
Cold Room Positive |
Compression |
1 |
9 |
Good condition |
Moroni |
OCOPHARMA |
Cold Room Negative |
Compression |
1 |
9 |
Out of order |
Moroni |
PEV (Programme Élargi de Vaccination) |
Cold Room Positive |
Compression |
1 |
10 |
Good condition |
[1] Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer,
[2] Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other, unspecified
3 Comoros Services and Supply
The service sector remains largely underdeveloped due to the low standard of living of the population and it remains confined almost exclusively to Moroni. Private companies adapt their products according to the purchasing power of consumers (according to the World Bank, in 2014, more than 65% of the population lived below the poverty line with less than $ 1.90 a day). Apart from the banking or telephony services that recently opened the market to a foreign company, the services sector in the Comoros is struggling to attract foreign investment.
In Moroni, a few service companies exist but they lack resources and often propose limited offers at prices well beyond the market. Faced with this lack of structures, the main companies in the country are adapting by investing in their own infrastructures and equipment according their need (equipment, transport, security, electricity, water reserves, etc.).
Fuel prices are set by the government, and redistribution is managed by the private sector without any monitoring or quality control. No major shortages have been recorded, although local shortages may occur from time to time.
The industrial sector is non-existent in the Comoros.
3.1 Comoros Fuel
Fuel Overview
Hydrocarbons are managed by the Société Comorienne des Hydrocarbures (SCH), a state-owned company established by Law No. 80-27 of January 1980. The SCH is under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance and the Budget. Its purpose is to import, store and distribute petroleum products in the Comoros. It is one of the few government corporations that makes a subsequent contribution to the tax budget (including the single tax) and service revenues.
The company imports the various hydrocarbon products already processed and delivers them to two storage sites located in Moroni and Mutsamudu. Storage capacity is around 2 months of consumption and deliveries are made every 45 days. The fuel is then sold to private companies, usually there are as many stations as owners.
The number of stations on the archipelago is:
- 21 in Grande Comore
- 22 in Anjouan
- 04 in Mohéli
During the last decade, there had been some shortages, but they are quite rare and usually do not last more than two weeks.
For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.7 Fuel Providers Contact List.
Information may also be found at: http://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/ which is updated monthly.
Fuel Pricing
Fuel tariffs are set by the government. Despite the rise in import costs, the price has remained fixed since 2016.
Fuel Prices per Litre as of: 01/09/2019 (local currency and USD - $) |
|
---|---|
Petrol |
600 KMF / 1.36 $ |
Diesel |
450 KMF / 1.02 $ |
Paraffin |
250 KMF / 0.57 $ |
Jet A-1 |
500 KMF / 1.13 $ |
Seasonal Variations
Comoros has never experienced seasonal variations.
Seasonal Variations |
|
---|---|
Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (i.e. are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military?) |
No |
Is there a rationing system? |
No |
Is fuel to lower income / vulnerable groups subsidized? |
No |
Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
No |
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
Yes, it is possible to contract with a reliable reseller or have the fuel directly delivered on site with the SCH. |
Fuel Transportation
The refuelling is done approximately every 45 days. The oil tanker that supplies the Comoros discharge 60% in Moroni and 40% in Mutsamudu. Mohéli is then supplied from one of the two main depots with a 300,000 MT tanker belonging to the government. When this boat is out of order or maintenance, the Comorian Hydrocarbon Company has to charter a boat in a neighbouring country that can create delivery delays.
Fuel outflows from depots can be made free of charge by SCH trucks, but with limited numbers, most of the resellers have their own fleet to refuel their service stations.
The transport of Jet A1 from the main depots to the airport depots is done with SCH trucks dedicated to this specific supply.
Storage capacities
Storage Capacity in SCH in cubic meters in 2019 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gasoline | Diesel | Jet A-1 | Total |
Moroni |
3400 |
6200 |
2000 |
11600 |
Hahaya |
n/a |
n/a |
780 |
780 |
Mutsamudu |
2000 |
3200 |
3000 |
8400 |
Fomboni |
110 |
258 |
160 |
528 |
TOTAL |
5510 |
9658 |
5940 |
21108 |
Standards, Quality and Testing
The SCH has its own quality testing laboratory. The different hydrocarbons are tested with each new delivery. The standards applied for storage is transportation standards are ASTM (American Society for International Technical Materials), an official certificate is established at each output of hydrocarbon deposits.
The oil stations selling retail fuel are very rarely controlled and there have been allegations of cutting fuel with water to increase their profits.
Industry Control Measures |
|
---|---|
Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? |
No |
Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft? |
Yes |
Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? |
No (stainless steel for the Jet A1) |
Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment? |
Yes |
Standards Authority |
|
---|---|
Is there a national or regional standards authority? |
No |
If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. |
N/A |
If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? |
Normes internationales ASTM (American Society for Technical Materials) |
Testing Laboratories |
|
---|---|
Are there national testing laboratories? |
Yes |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
|
---|---|
Company |
Société Comorienne des Hydrocarbures (SCH) |
Name |
Ibrahim MOHAMED |
Address |
Bureau National de la Société Comorienne des Hydrocarbures |
Telephone and Fax |
+269 3400810 |
Contact |
|
Standards Used |
ASTM (American Society for Technical Materials) |
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.
3.2 Comoros Transporters
Like other logistics services in Comoros, the road transport sector is underdeveloped. Except for a few companies that have fleets ranging from 3 to 9 vehicles, in general trucks belong to individuals who are both owners and drivers. Prices are negotiated according to distance and number of rotations. Most of these trucks do not exceed 10 MT.
For practical and administrative reasons, the humanitarian organizations in Comoros use to work with freight forwarders to find, contract, and make trucks available according to the requested criteria.
Most of the trucks available are aging and lack maintenance, moreover no technical control is necessary to register vehicles in the Comoros. It is important to get around and check the condition of trucks when contracting a vehicle for the first time.
For more information on transport company contact details, please see the following link: 4.8 Transporter Contact List.
CMTI Transport - Capacity Summary |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
Grand Comore |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Dump truck |
1 |
4 MT |
Appears to be in order |
Dump truck |
1 |
5 MT |
Appears to be in order |
Dump truck |
5 |
12 MT |
Appears to be in order |
Dump truck |
2 |
25 MT |
Appears to be in order |
Total Capacity |
9 |
119 MT |
|
Souhayla Store - Transport Capacity Summary |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
Grand Comore |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Water tanker |
1 |
10 m3 |
Appears to be in order |
Water tanker |
1 |
13 m3 |
Appears to be in order |
Dump truck |
2 |
5 MT |
Appears to be in order |
Total Capacity |
4 |
10 MT + 23 m3 (water tankers) |
|
Nadjim YOUSSOUF - Capacity Summary |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
Grand Comore |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Water tank |
1 |
8 m3 |
Appears to be in order |
Water tank |
1 |
10 m3 |
Appears to be in order |
Dump truck |
1 |
4 MT |
Appears to be in order |
Dump truck |
1 |
8 MT |
Appears to be in order |
Dump truck |
1 |
16 MT |
Appears to be in order |
Total Capacity |
5 |
28 MT + 18 m3 (water tankers) |
|
Mr MASSOUDI - Capacity Summary |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
Anjouan |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Dump truck |
2 |
10 MT |
Appears to be in order |
Total Capacity |
2 |
20 MT |
|
Kamardine MOLIERE - Capacity Summary |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
Anjouan |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Dump truck |
2 |
10 MT |
Appears to be in order |
Total Capacity |
2 |
20 MT |
|
Mr Amdi ABIAM - Capacity Summary |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
Mohéli |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Dump truck |
2 |
10 MT |
Appears to be in order |
Total Capacity |
2 |
20 MT |
|
Mohamed ALI SAID - Capacity Summary |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
Mohéli |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Dump truck |
1 |
7 MT |
Appears to be in order |
Covered truck |
1 |
8 MT |
Appears to be in order |
Total Capacity |
2 |
15 MT |
|
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.
3.3 Comoros Manual Labour
Although it is very difficult to obtain official figures, unemployment remains one of the major problems in Comoros, especially for youth. The minimum wage of about 50,000 KMF per month but few people agree to work for that price. This is often due to the phenomenon of the diaspora living in France who sends money regularly to their family remained in the country.
Informal work is an important part of the country's economy, particularly in the construction and public works sector. Daily workers are available in large quantities for all types of work, from simple labour to skilled workers.
Labour Rate(s) Overview in 2019 |
|
---|---|
|
Cost |
Daily General Worker (Unskilled casual labour) |
5000 KMF – 11.2 USD |
Daily General Worker (Semi-skilled labour) |
7500 KMF – 16.8 USD |
Skilled Worker |
10000 KMF – 22.4 USD |
3.4 Comoros Telecommunications
Hury (formerly Comores Télécoms), in which the government is still the majority shareholder, and Telma (Telecom Madagascar) share the telecommunications market in the Comoros. Telma has a slightly wider network coverage and offers a better quality of internet connection, while Hury is significantly cheaper and more widespread in terms of subscription.
Buying SIM cards can be done in the official shops of both companies after showing an ID card or a passport, while many informal retailers sell credit refills.
The state institution that regulates and regulates telecoms is the ANRTIC (National Authority for Regulation of Information Technologies and Communications), under the Ministry of Transport, Posts and Telecommunications. One of its main functions is the protection of consumers and the arbitration of possible disputes between companies.
For more information on telecoms contacts, please see the following link: 4.10 Additional Services Contact List.
Telephone Services |
|
---|---|
Is there an existing landline telephone network? |
Yes |
Does it allow international calls? |
Yes |
Number and Length of Downtime Periods (on average) |
N/A |
Mobile Phone Providers |
Hury Telma |
Approximate Percentage of National Coverage |
97% for Telma 80% for Hury |
Telecommunications Regulations
At the moment, the importation of non-commercial telecommunication equipment does not require any special authorization or tax. The frequency delivery is done with the ANRTIC.
Regulations on Usage and Import |
||
---|---|---|
Regulations in Place? |
Regulating Authority |
|
Satellite |
No |
N/A |
HF Radio |
Yes |
ANRTIC |
UHF/VHF/HF Radio: Handheld, Base and Mobile |
Yes |
ANRTIC |
UHF/VHF Repeaters |
Yes |
ANRTIC |
GPS |
No |
N/A |
VSAT |
No |
N/A |
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required |
||
Yes, application has to be done through the ANRTIC |
||
Frequency Licenses Required |
||
Yes, application has to be done through the ANRTIC |
Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
The United Nations has a VHF telecommunication system in place under the responsibility of UNDSS. This system covers a large part of the island of Grande Comore and can reach Mohéli and Anjouan thanks to a system of repeaters.
Despite the availability of this communication network, no application has been officially adopted as a common United Nations security tool in Comoros. As an example, there is no vehicle tracking system.
There is currently no SOC / UNDSS radio room in the Comoros. A radio base is installed at the UNDSS office in Moroni and can be used when needed.
Existing UN Telecommunication Systems |
|
---|---|
United Nations common telecommunication system |
|
VHF Frequencies |
SIMPLEX : TX 161.100000 RX 161.100000 UN REP-1 : TX 155.800000 RX 151.200000 UN REP-2 : TX 154.800000 RX 159.400000 UN REP-3 : TX 150.200000 RX 154.200000 |
HF Frequencies |
N/A |
Locations of Repeaters |
REP-1 - UN office Moroni (11.720521°, 43.242067°) REP-2 – Oussoudjou (11.472787°, 43.344923°) REP 3 - Manzaza (11.759333°, 43.239000°) |
VSAT |
EMC (UNICEF) MARLINK (UNDP, WHO, World Bank) |
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Comoros has recently been connected to the Eastern Africa Submarine System (EASSy) cable, which guarantees increased security for high-speed Internet and communications in the region up to 4 terabytes of bandwidth. The connection and redistribution of bandwidth is managed and redistributed to ISPs by a government company called Comoros Cable.
The internet connection is therefore of good quality, and the two operators Telma and Hury offer individual packages or companies that can be customized on demand.
Fibre optic or ADSL connection is only possible in provincial capitals. Secondary cities must be content with 4G or 3G depending on the location.
The use of VSAT is not common in the Comoros, they are mostly used by UN agencies or by some embassies for security reasons and to communicate with their headquarters with secure connections. There is no company offering this service in Comoros, the VSAT must be ordered and contracted from a foreign country or directly on their website.
Internet Service Providers |
||
---|---|---|
Are there ISPs available? |
Yes |
|
If yes, are they privately or government owned? |
Private for Telma Governmental for Hury |
|
Dial-up only? |
No |
|
Approximate Rates (local currency and USD - $) |
Dial-up |
N/A |
Broadband |
Depends on the package |
|
Max Leasable Dedicated Bandwidth |
From 2 to 100 Mbps |
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
Mobile services are generally good in Comoros. The arrival of competition with Telma has boosted the market and new services such as mobile banking and money transfer service have developed. Projects allow the direct payment to sellers of certain brands and the payment of certain bills such as water, electricity, etc ... should be available shortly.
Each of the two operators has its own pylons, after hurricane Kenneth, the mobile networks were restored and operational within 24 hours in the most affected areas and most of the services had not bothered at all.
For information on MNOs please visit the GSM Association website.
Company |
Number of Agent Outlets by Area |
Network Strength by Area |
Contracted for Humanitarian or Government Cash Transfer Programmes? |
Services Offered (i.e. Merchant Payment, Bulk Disbursement, Receive & Make Payment) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Comores Telecom |
No exact numbers but are present in provincial capitals. |
Access to 4.5G in major towns only |
No |
N/A |
Telma |
Accounting for 40 official shops throughout Comoros to date, but with the arrival of the banking service, the sector is expanding. |
4G access in most areas |
No |
Deposit / withdrawal of money, transfer to MVola or coupon (unregistered persons) Payment for merchants and payment of bills (water, electricity, canal +) in projects |
3.5 Comoros Food and Additional Suppliers
The country has very weak productive capacities marked by a non-existent industrial sector and a very inefficient agricultural sector. In fact, the local market is very little diversified and the Comorians are dependent on imports on almost all the products consumed.
According to the World Bank, In 2017, Comoros exported $74 million and imported $295 million, resulting in a negative trade balance of USD 221 million.
The few companies that control the import sector are not specialized in a particular field, they import food as well as equipment or general goods. The fact that the ports cannot accommodate large vessels and the virtual absence of private logistics service makes it very difficult to intensify the supply if the demand increases. All these factors combine to make food and commodity prices expensive compared to prices in neighbouring countries, and the Comorians to be food insecure and vulnerable.
To reduce the risk of inflation and famine, the state set up its own company in 1982, with the National Office for the Importation and Marketing of Rice (ONICOR) having a monopoly on the import and marketing of “ordinary” rice. Its mission is to control the stock to avoid shortages and order good quality rice that can be marketed at a price set by the state and bearable to consumers. Once imported, ONICOR rice is on the market in most shops at a fixed rate of KMF 400 / kg.
Generic country information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a general overview of country data related to the service and supply sectors, please consult the following sources:
The Observatory of Economic Complexity – MIT (OEC): https://oec.world/en/profile/country/com/.
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.
3.5.1 Comoros Food Suppliers
Overview
Comoros has no agri-food industry, the government estimates that about 90% of the products consumed by the population are imported.
Some wholesalers, often from the same family / community, have a monopoly on the import of food products. Cereals, legumes, fresh vegetables and live animals are imported from neighbouring countries such as Tanzania or Madagascar. For all other products (including ready-to-eat products), importers have commercial partnerships with mainly French purchasing centres.
The distribution of businesses is very inegalitarian according to districts / provinces, for example, supermarkets exist only in Moroni where there are two with around 10 mini-markets. Other major cities or provincial capitals have only family or street shops, and smaller towns have a few small shops with limited supplies.
Wheat flour and rice are the foods most consumed by the population. Since 1982, the state has created its own company (the National Office for the Importation and Marketing of Rice - ONICOR) with a monopoly on the importation and marketing of regular rice to avoid shortages and control the quality of the imported rice. ONICOR imports 60,000 MT of rice a year and has a 6-month safety stock spread over the 3 islands. Since 2018 the price is fixed at KMF 400 / kg.
Regarding the meat, the Chamber of Commerce estimates that the few Comorian breeders are barely able to produce 10% of the meat consumed in the country. Cattle, sheep and goats arrive alive by boat from Tanzania and Madagascar but do not represent the majority of meat consumed that arrives frozen from other foreign countries such as France or United Arab Emirates.
Fishing has an important place in the diet of most Comorians, but also economically, it is estimated that almost a fifth of the population depend largely on its economic income.
Vegetables are produced unevenly on the territory, Anjouan is by far the region that produces the most but is not able to cover the needs of the three islands, which mainly imports from Madagascar. The main food crops are: banana, cassava (tubers and leaves), sweet potato, taro, potato, legumes, maize and coconuts.
For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List.
Retail Sector
The distribution sector is underdeveloped, no global or regional distributor is represented. Some families share the market by importing manufactured products from French purchasing centres.
Wholesalers are also retailers because they have chains of super & mini markets.
Types of Retailers Available |
|
---|---|
Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5) |
Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
3 (only Moroni) |
Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative. |
4 (only Moroni) |
Permanent shop with strong supply capacity – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options. |
5 (only in capitals of provinces and cities of more than 5000 inhabitants) |
Permanent shop with limited supply capacity – individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options. |
2 (present everywhere) |
Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments. |
1 (present everywhere) |
Wholesale – AGK
The largest supplier of food and general merchandise to the island, the AGK Group is also the largest exporter of Comoros including vanilla, clove and ylang-ylang.
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
AGK |
Address |
Moroni |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
Yes, but only for cash crops (cloves, vanilla, ylang-ylang) |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes, there are supermarkets |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate Turnover in MT |
N/A |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, checks, bank transfers |
Other Comments or Key Information |
AGK |
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
None |
None |
Wholesale – SAWA Prix
Company importing food and general supplies with supermarkets.
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
SAWA Prix |
Address |
Moroni |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes, supermarkets |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate Turnover in MT |
N/A |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, checks, bank transfers |
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
None |
None |
Wholesale - Komo Cash
Company importing food and general supplies with supermarkets.
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
Komo Cash |
Address |
Moroni |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes, supermarkets |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate Turnover in MT |
N/A |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, checks, bank transfers |
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
None |
None |
Wholesale – SARA Market SARL
Company importing food and general supplies with supermarkets.
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
SARA Market SARL |
Address |
Moroni |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes, supermarkets |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate Turnover in MT |
N/A |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, checks, bank transfers |
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
None |
None |
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
00 - Live animals (other than fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.) |
i.e. sheep and goats, swine, and poultry |
99% imported from Madagascar or Tanzania |
01 - Meat and meat preparations |
i.e meat of bovine animals, meat of sheep, dried or smoked meat of swine, and sausages |
100% imported from France |
02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
i.e. milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, and eggs |
99% imported from France |
03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
i.e. fish (chilled or frozen), fish (salted or in brine), fish liver, and roes |
80% local fishing Some other manufactured products are imported. |
04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
i.e. wheat, rice, flour of maize, and pasta |
Imported 100%, Asian provenances for rice, the rest from France |
05 - Vegetables and fruit |
i.e. vegetables, fruit and nuts, jams/jellies, and fruit juices |
Seasonal fruits produced locally respond to demand but vegetables are imported regionally from Madagascar and Tanzania. Juices and other manufactured products are imported from France. |
06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
i.e. sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit, and nuts preserved by sugar |
Only honey is produced locally but only meets part of the demand (approx. 80%), the rest is imported. |
07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
i.e. coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, and pepper |
Only coffee is produced locally and responds to demand. The rest is mostly imported. |
09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations |
i.e. ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, and yeasts |
100% imported regional / international |
41 - Animal oils and fats |
i.e. lard, fats, and oils |
100% imported regional / international |
42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
i.e. soya bean oil, olive oil, maize oil, and vegetable oil |
100% imported regional / international |
**For non-food products please see section 3.5.2 Additional Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1 Fuel.
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.
3.5.2 Comoros Additional Suppliers
Comoros Additional Service Providers: Vehicle Rental, Taxi Companies, Freight Forwarding Agents, Handling Equipment, Power Generation and ISPs
For information on Comoros Additional Service Provider contact details, please see the following link:
4.7 Comoros Additional Service Provision Contact List
Electricity and Power
Federal Company MA-MWE manages the production and distribution of electricity in Grand Comoro and in Moheli, while in Anjouan, EDA Entreprise d’Electricité d’Anjouan, is controlled by the island authority.
Due to financial and technical constraints supply of electricity is not sufficient and not regular. Electricity is provided to 29% of the population; enterprises and privates that can afford have a backup generator.
Power grid / network coverage
|
29%
|
---|---|
Is supply regular and constant throughout the country?
|
No
|
On average, how often does power supply go out?
|
Daily
|
On average, how long does the outage last?
|
Unpredictable
|
NOTE: The information in the above table has been taken from the old DLCA and adjusted to suit the new LCA format.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
nternet ADSL access is quite satisfactory for the quality of service. The quantity of connections is low but constantly augmenting
Comoro is part of the Eastern Africa Submarine Cable System that should bring the optic fibre to the countries located on African eastern coast.
Internet Service Providers |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Are there ISPs available? (Yes / No) |
Yes | ||
Private or Government |
Private detained by Government |
||
Dial-up only (Yes / No) |
n/a |
||
Approximate Rates |
Dial-up: |
n/a |
|
Broadband: |
n/a |
||
Max leasable ‘dedicated’ bandwidth |
n/a |
For information on Comoros Additional Service Provider contact details, please see the following link:
4 Comoros Contact Lists
In the following subsections the contact details for Comoros will be presented.
4.1 Comoros Government Contact List
Ministry |
Department |
National or Provincial |
Town |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
Directorate |
National |
Moroni |
Abdallah MIRGHANE |
Chief of Staff |
+269 3254805 |
|
Ministry of Interior |
General Directorate of Civil Protection (DGSC) |
National |
Moroni |
LCL Ismaël MOGNE DAHO |
General Director |
+269 7739288 +269 7739002 |
|
Ministry of Interior |
General Directorate of Civil Protection (DGSC) |
National |
Moroni |
Mohamed Omar BEN CHEIKH |
Deputy General Director |
+269 3229915 |
|
Ministry of Interior |
General Directorate of Civil Protection (DGSC) |
Provincial - Grande Comore |
Moroni |
Mmadi ALI |
Regional Director |
+269 3351267 |
|
Ministry of Interior |
General Directorate of Civil Protection (DGSC) |
Provincial - Anjouan |
Mpatsé |
Abdou IBRAHIM |
Regional Director |
|
+269 3369627 |
Ministry of Interior |
General Directorate of Civil Protection (DGSC) |
Provincial - Mohéli |
Fomboni |
Said BEN OMAR |
Regional Director |
+269 3340805 |
|
Ministry of Interior |
Directorate of Migration |
National |
Moroni |
Mohamed MFOIHAYA |
Deputy Director General for Immigration |
+269 3385959 |
|
Ministry of Finance |
Directorate of Customs |
National |
Moroni |
Djamila RADJABOU |
Head of the External Relations Department |
+269 3314133 +269 7731889 |
|
Ministry of Finance |
Directorate of Customs |
Provincial - Grande Comore |
Moroni |
Chaabani IBRAhIMA |
Regional Director |
+269 3331968 |
|
Ministry of Finance |
Directorate of Customs |
Provincial - Anjouan |
Mutsamudu |
Ahmed Houmadi |
Regional Director |
+269 3442570 |
|
Ministry of Finance |
Directorate of Customs |
Provincial - Mohéli |
Fomboni |
Saïd Ahmed ZAKI |
Regional Director |
+269 3322696 |
|
Ministry of Finance |
Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
National |
Moroni |
Dr Housni Mohamed ABDOU |
Technical Advisor and Head of Consular Relations |
+269 3610029 +269 4310029 |
|
Ministry of Finance |
Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
National |
Moroni |
Ismael Hassane AHMED |
Technical Advisor |
+269 3318424 |
|
Ministry of Energy |
General Directorate of Water |
National |
Moroni |
Soundi GOULAM |
Regional Director |
+269 3336345 |
|
Ministry of Transport, Post & Telecommunication |
National Directorate of Road Transport |
National |
Moroni |
Bakary MOUIDJIÉ |
National Director |
|
+269 3331174 |
Ministry of Transport, Post & Telecommunication |
National Directorate of Road Transport |
National |
Moroni |
Mohamed SOILIHI |
Director of Roads and Public Works |
+269 3330330 |
|
Ministry of Transport, Post & Telecommunication |
National Agency of Aviation and Meteorology (ANACM) |
National |
Moroni |
Nassur BEN ALI |
General Director |
+269 3210076 +269 7730948 |
|
Ministry of Transport, Post & Telecommunication |
National Agency of Aviation and Meteorology (ANACM) |
National |
Moroni |
Akim YOUSSOUF |
Director of Meteorology |
+269 3472348 |
|
Ministry of Transport, Post & Telecommunication |
National Agency of Maritime Affairs (ANAM) |
National |
Moroni |
Said SALIM |
General Director |
+269 7739779 +269 3339707 |
|
Ministry of Transport, Post & Telecommunication |
National Agency of Maritime Affairs (ANAM) |
Provincial |
Mohéli |
Said Mohamed SOILIHI |
Regional Director |
+269 3560675 +269 7721645 |
|
Ministry of Transport, Post & Telecommunication |
National Agency of Maritime Affairs (ANAM) |
Provincial |
Anjouan |
Ahmed ABDILLAH |
Regional Director |
+269 3425691 |
|
Ministry of Transport, Post & Telecommunication |
Port Authority of the Comoros (APC) |
National |
Moroni |
Toilabia SOILIHI |
General Director |
+269 7739704 +269 3363848 |
|
Ministry of Transport, Post & Telecommunication |
National Authority for Regulation of Information and Communication Technologies (ANRTIC) |
National |
Moroni |
Said Mouinou AHAMADA |
General Director |
+269 3332519 |
|
Ministry of Transport, Post & Telecommunication |
National Authority for Regulation of Information and Communication Technologies (ANRTIC) |
National |
Moroni |
Taoufiki Mbaé HAMADI |
Technical Director |
+269 3333868 +269 7738761 |
|
Ministry of Health |
Directorate of Disease Control |
National |
Moroni |
Dr Chamssoudine MOHAMED |
National Director |
+269 3337103 |
|
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Environment |
National Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and the Environment (INRAPE) |
National |
Moroni |
Dr Hamza AZALI |
General Director |
+269 3414026 |
|
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Environment |
Directorate of Fishing |
National |
Moroni |
Nidali Ali MSSA |
Inspector in charge of health inspections and sanitary approvals |
+269 3203015 |
|
Agriculture, Fisheries & Environment Ministry |
Agriculture / Food Security |
National |
Moroni |
Abdouroihmane Ali Salim SALAS |
Focal point for the first necessity products |
+269 3454552 |
|
Department of Commerce |
National Office of Importation and Marketing of Rice (ONICOR) |
National |
Moroni |
Omardine MOHAMED |
Sales manager |
+269 7735808 +269 3238609 |
|
Ministry of Energy |
Comorian Company of Hydrocarbons (SCH) |
National |
Moroni |
Oumara MGOMRI |
General Director |
+269 3317258 +269 7730971 |
|
Ministry of Energy |
Comorian Company of Hydrocarbons (SCH) |
National |
Moroni |
Said Bacar SAID HASSANE (Hachim) |
Technical Director |
+269 3339128 |
4.2 Comoros Humanitarian Agency Contact List
Organization |
Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number |
Website |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UNITED NATIONS ORGANISATION |
United Nations Common House - Moroni |
Matthias NAAB |
Resident Representative and Resident Coordinator |
+269 3333903 |
||
UNDP |
United Nations Common House - Moroni |
Fenella FROST |
Resident Representative |
+269 3360048 |
||
UNDP |
United Nations Common House - Moroni |
Mohamed LIHADJI |
IT Officer |
+269 3331514 |
||
UNICEF |
United Nations Common House - Moroni |
Marcel OUATTARA |
Representative |
+269 3330715 |
||
WHO |
United Nations Common House - Moroni |
Yao KASSANKOGNO |
Representative |
+269 3362553 |
||
UNFPA |
United Nations Common House - Moroni |
Serge BUNDA |
Non-Resident- Representative |
- |
||
UNDSS |
United Nations Common House - Moroni |
Yacouba ABDOU |
Security Adviser |
+269 3331518 |
||
UN Clinic |
United Nations Common House - Moroni |
Dr Attoumane AFFANE |
UN Physician |
+269 3331508 |
||
European Union |
Boulevard de la Corniche, B.P. 8345 Moroni |
Thierry Rivol |
Head of Office |
+269 3414749 |
https://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/madagascar_fr/14513/Les%20Comores%20et%20l%27UE |
|
Comoros Red Crescent |
Avenue de la Ligue des Etats Arabes B.P. 240 - Moroni |
Ali Soumaili DANIEL |
General Secretary |
+269 3607060 |
https://www.ifrc.org/fr/introduction/ou-intervenons-nous/africa/croissant-rouge-comorien/ |
|
Comoros Red Crescent |
Avenue de la Ligue des Etats Arabes B.P. 240 - Moroni |
Abdourahmane BACARI |
Logistics Coordinator |
+269 3340311 |
https://www.ifrc.org/fr/introduction/ou-intervenons-nous/africa/croissant-rouge-comorien/ |
|
French Red Cross |
French Red Cross Delegation - Moroni |
David BOISSON |
Head of Delegation |
+269 3592667 |
||
French Red Cross |
French Red Cross Delegation - Moroni |
Niry Alain RANDRIAMANANTENA |
Logistics and Admin Coordinator |
+269 3649530 |
||
PIROI – Plateforme d’Intervention Régionale de l’Océan Indien |
1 rue de la Croix-Rouge - 97438 Sainte-Marie – La Réunion |
Christian PAILLER |
Head of Delegation |
+262 262530892 +262 692608101 |
||
PIROI – Plateforme d’Intervention Régionale de l’Océan Indien |
1 rue de la Croix-Rouge - 97438 Sainte-Marie – La Réunion |
Martin MARIN |
Logistics Coordinator |
+262 26253195 +262 692696488 |
||
CARITAS |
BP. 46 Moroni |
Léonard NTAKIRUTIMANA |
Head of Mission |
+269 3262007 |
4.3 Comoros Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List
Company |
Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number |
Description of Services |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, la Pêche et l’Environnement (INRAPE) |
Quartier Cefader, Mde |
Dr. Hamza AZALI |
General manager |
+269 3414026 |
Development and scientific research. Control and physical testing of foodstuffs. |
|
Société Nationale de l’eaux et de l’électricité (MA-MWE) |
Quartier Volovolo, Moroni |
Mohamed MAECHA |
Head of the laboratory |
+269 3232707 |
National Water and Electricity Company conducting water quality analysis. |
|
Office Comorien des Produits PHARMAceutiques (OCOPHARMA) |
Quartier Hamraba, Moroni |
Dr Kamal ABDOULWAHAB |
Technical Director in charge of the production department |
+269 3345777 |
Procurement central of pharmaceuticals and quality control of medicines. |
|
Université des Comores |
Quartier Ambassadeur, Moroni |
Dr NADJIM |
Professor |
+269 3416248 |
Water and soil analysis. |
|
Hôpital El Maarouf |
Quartier Magoudjou, Moroni |
Dr ABDOUMOINDZE |
Head of Service |
+269 3646125 |
Biomedical analysis. |
|
Société Comorienne des Hydrocarbures (SCH) |
Quartier Bacha, Moroni |
Ibrahim MOHAMED |
Laboratory Manager |
+269 3400810 |
State company importing fuel to the Comoros conducting fuel analysis. |
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.
4.4 Comoros Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Name |
Company |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number |
Website |
Description of Duties |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All ports |
ANAM - Agence Nationale des Affaires Maritimes |
Said SALIM |
General Director |
+269 7739779 +269 3339707 |
Government body with the public service mission and the authority to develop and operate the Union of the Comoros International Maritime Registry |
||
All ports |
APC – Autorité Portuaire des Comores |
Lezly TOILABIA SOILIHI |
General Director |
+269 7739704 +269 3363848 |
N/A |
Agency in charge of the administration of the ports of Comoros |
|
All ports |
APC – Autorité Portuaire des Comores |
Mohamed ALI AHAMADA |
General Secretary |
N/A |
N/A |
Agency in charge of the administration of the ports of Comoros |
|
Moroni |
APC – Autorité Portuaire des Comores |
BACHA CHEFOU |
Port Commandant |
+269 3399529 |
N/A |
Agency in charge of the administration of the ports of Comoros |
|
Moroni |
Moroni Terminal |
David SPEE |
Chief Operating Officer |
+269 3699366 |
https://www.bollore-ports.com/reseau-mondial/afrique/port-de-moroni-union-des-comores.html |
Port managers & Stevedoring Company for containerised goods |
|
Moroni |
Moroni Terminal |
Anfad SAID |
Commercial Director |
+269 3323310 |
https://www.bollore-ports.com/reseau-mondial/afrique/port-de-moroni-union-des-comores.html |
Port managers & Stevedoring Company for containerised goods |
|
Moroni |
Moroni Terminal |
ALI Ahmed KOMBO |
Operations Resource Coordinator |
+269 364042 +269 7738802 |
https://www.bollore-ports.com/reseau-mondial/afrique/port-de-moroni-union-des-comores.html |
Port managers & Stevedoring Company for containerised goods |
|
Moroni |
COREMA |
Ahmed MOUSTALI |
Manager |
+269 3332243 |
N/A |
Company handling non-containerized goods |
|
Moroni |
Customs |
Adam MOEVA |
Chief of Port Brigade |
N/A |
+269 3342317 |
In charge of port customs operations |
|
Moroni |
SOMAV |
Mansour IBRAHIML |
Manager |
+269 3330590 |
Shipping agent (CGA CGM) |
||
Moroni |
Logistique des Iles |
Transitaire maritime |
Manager |
+269 3335232 |
N/A |
Shipping agent |
|
Moroni |
IMS COS Shipping |
Transitaire maritime |
Manager |
+269 3432546 |
N/A |
Shipping agent |
|
Moroni |
Afrique transport |
Roukia SAID |
Manager |
+269 3486194 |
N/A |
Freight forwarder |
|
Moroni |
CCTD – Comptoir comorien de transite et déménagements |
Mohamed SOILIHI |
Manager |
+269 3330360 |
N/A |
Freight forwarder |
|
Moroni |
CCTI |
Ahmed SOILIHI |
Manager |
+269 3337441 +269 7735613 |
N/A |
Freight forwarder |
|
Mutsamudu |
ANAM - Agence Nationale des Affaires Maritimes |
Ahmed ABDILLAH |
Regional Director |
+269 3425691 |
Government body with the public service mission and the authority to develop and operate the Union of the Comoros International Maritime Registry |
||
Mutsamudu |
EPPAM - Établissement Public Port Autonome de Mutsamudu |
Mr Saoussam SALIM |
Port Commandant |
+269 3364929 |
N/A |
Agency in charge of the administration of the port of Mutsamudu |
|
Mutsamudu |
EPPAM - Établissement Public Port Autonome de Mutsamudu |
Mr Mohamed HOUMADI SALIM |
Technical Director |
+269 3321820 |
N/A |
Agency in charge of the administration of the port of Mutsamudu |
|
Mutsamudu |
ASC - Anjouan Stevedoring Company LTD. |
Mounib ELHAD |
Operations Manager |
+269 3320002 |
N/A |
Port manager & stevedoring company |
|
Mutsamudu |
ASC - Anjouan Stevedoring Company |
Daoudou SAIDI |
General Manager |
+269 332000 +269 7711365 |
N/A |
Port manager & stevedoring company |
|
Mutsamudu |
EAP Shipping |
Nayil AOULAD |
Manager |
+269 3323310 |
N/A |
Shipping agent (CGA CGM) |
|
Mutsamudu |
Spanfreight Shipping |
Mr SAID |
Representative |
+269 3345220 |
N/A |
Shipping agent |
|
Mutsamudu |
STM – Service de Transport Maritime |
Mohamed JAFAR |
Commercial manager |
N/A |
+269 3488053 |
N/A |
Shipping and Cabotage Company |
Mutsamudu |
Customs |
Farid ABODO |
Chief of Port Brigade |
N/A |
+269 3343112 |
In charge of port customs operations |
|
Fomboni |
ANAM - Agence Nationale des Affaires Maritimes |
Said Mohamed SOILIHI |
Regional Director |
+269 3560675 +269 7721645 |
Government body with the public service mission and the authority to develop and operate the Union of the Comoros International Maritime Registry |
||
Fomboni |
APC – Autorité Portuaire des Comores |
Arsene MOHAMED |
Port Commandant |
+269 321158 +269 3471210 |
N/A |
Agency in charge of the administration of the ports of Comoros |
|
Fomboni |
APC – Autorité Portuaire des Comores |
Said ANTOINE |
Deputy of the port Commandant |
+269 3366063 |
N/A |
Agency in charge of the administration of the ports of Comoros |
|
Fomboni |
APC – Autorité Portuaire des Comores |
Mr NAKITHOU |
Handling Operations Manager |
N/A |
+269 3528593 |
N/A |
Agency in charge of the administration of the ports of Comoros |
Fomboni |
Customs |
Saïd Ahmed ZAKI |
Regional Director |
+269 3322696 |
In charge of port customs operations |
||
Fomboni |
N/A |
Mr El KABI |
Owner |
+269 3528593 |
N/A |
Owner of the port mobile crane |
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.
4.5 Comoros Airport Company Contact List
Airport |
Company |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number |
Website |
Description of Services |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All airports |
ANACM - Agence Nationale de l’Aviation et de la Météorologie |
Nassur BEN ALI |
General Director |
+269 3210076 +269 7730948 |
In charge of the management, control and regulation of Comorian aeronautical activities. |
||
All airports |
ASECNA - Agence pour la sécurité de la navigation aérienne en Afrique et à Madagascar |
Mr JALIM |
General Director |
+269 3600009 |
Provides air traffic control, aircraft guidance, and installation and maintenance of security organs at Comoros airports. |
||
All airports |
ADC - Aéroports Des Comores |
Ali Assoumani YASSER |
General Director |
+269 7731468 +269 3330322 |
N/A |
In charge of the management and administration of Comoros airports |
|
All airports |
Com’air Assistance |
Jaffar AFIDHEOU |
Technical Director |
+269 3644411 |
N/A |
Company in charge of ground handling and handling of Comoros airports & air freight forwarder |
|
Prince Saïd Ibrahim |
ASECNA - Agence pour la sécurité de la navigation aérienne en Afrique et à Madagascar |
Mondoha ABDOULAY |
Airport Commandant |
+269 3600002 |
In charge of the technical part of Moroni airport |
||
Prince Saïd Ibrahim |
SCH - Société Comorienne des Hydrocarbures |
Saïd MOHAMED |
Head of depot |
N/A |
+269 3221424 |
N/A |
Aircraft refueling |
Ouani |
ADC - Aéroports Des Comores |
Me Anritoiti TOIHIR |
Regional Director |
+269 3323572 +269 4423572 |
N/A |
Anjouan airport manager |
|
Bandar-es-Salam |
ADC - Aéroports Des Comores |
Dhoianfa Ali ATHOUMANE |
Regional Director |
+269 3439611 |
N/A |
Mohéli airport manager |
|
All airports |
AB Aviation |
N/A |
Booking agent |
+269 3286969 +269 7739570 |
Comorian National and Regional Air Transport company |
||
All airports |
Inter’iles Air |
N/A |
Booking agent |
|
+269 3651525 +269 7710003 |
Comorian national airline company |
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.
4.6 Comoros Storage Companies Contact List
Location |
Company |
Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number |
Description of service |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Moroni |
SARL Wadaane |
Quartier kave kaivo |
Abdallah WADAANE |
Owner |
+269 3330606 |
Warehouse rental |
|
Moroni |
N/A |
Quartier Malouzini |
Ibrahim MZEMUIGNI |
Owner |
269 3332222 |
Warehouse rental |
|
Mutsamudu |
N/A |
Quartier Page |
Fanza BARDRANI |
Owner |
N/A |
+269 3395277 |
Warehouse rental |
Fomboni |
Modja |
Bandar Es Salalm |
Mohamed ALI |
Owner |
+269 3298400 |
Warehouse rental |
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.
4.7 Comoros Fuel Providers Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number |
Description of Services Provided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Société Comoriennedes Hydrocarbures (SCH) |
Grande Comore |
Quartier Bacha, Bp 28 Moroni |
Oumara Mgomri |
General Director |
+269 3317258 +269 7730971 |
Government agency in charge of the importation and redistribution of hydrocarbon in Comoros |
|
Société Comoriennedes Hydrocarbures (SCH) |
Grande Comore |
Quartier Bacha, Bp 28 Moroni |
Ibrahim Mohamed |
Laboratory Manager |
+269 3400810 |
Laboratory in charge of fuel quality testing |
|
Société Comoriennedes Hydrocarbures (SCH) |
Grande Comore |
Aéroport de Moroni |
Saïd MOHAMED |
Head of Depot |
|
+269 322424 |
Airport fuel depot |
Société Comoriennedes Hydrocarbures (SCH) |
Anjouan |
Mutsamudu Mtsagamhuni |
Mme Fatimati Zahara Mohamed |
Head of Depot |
+269 3346672 |
Fuel depot |
|
Société Comoriennedes Hydrocarbures (SCH) |
Mohéli |
Fombony Mahamboni |
Soultoine Anasse |
Head of Depot |
+269 3229553 |
Fuel depot |
|
Station Bon Zami |
|
Moroni Malouzini |
Youssouf Kader |
Manager |
+269 3398779 |
Fuel Station |
|
Station Ciseau |
Grande Comore |
Hamahamet Mnoungou |
Ali Hamadi |
Manager |
+269 3562828 |
Fuel Station |
|
Station Port |
Grande Comore |
Moroni Port |
Riade Sagaf |
Manager |
+269 3333195 |
Fuel Station |
|
Station Dzyalandze |
Anjouan |
Mirontsy Anjouan |
Abdereman Ben Mohamed |
Manager |
+269 3326810 |
Fuel Station |
|
Station Kamal Fils |
Anjouan |
Mpagé |
Kamal Alias Rigo |
Manager |
+269 3321723 |
Fuel Station |
|
Station Amal-Tratringa Station Tayar |
Anjouan |
Mpagé
|
Anli Yachoutu Saindou |
Manager |
+269 3652731 |
Fuel Station |
|
Station Askalane |
Moheli |
Wanani |
Askalane Mourdi |
Manager |
N/A |
+269 3213139 |
Fuel Station |
Station Mobassa |
Moheli |
Mpatse |
Mme Syti-Mra-Ati Aboubacar |
Manager |
+269 3326004 |
Fuel Station |
|
Station Nafasse Sarl |
Moheli |
Hairaha Badarsalam |
Mohamed Abdou Moustakim |
Manager |
+269 3439666 |
Fuel Station |
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.
4.8 Comoros Transporter Contact List
Location |
Company |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone number |
Description of Services |
Type of vehicles |
Number of vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Moroni |
CMTI |
Mohamed SOILIHI |
Manager |
+269 3330360 |
Transport of commodities |
Covered truck Dump truck |
9 |
4 to 25 MT |
Good condition |
|
Moroni |
Souhayla Store |
Mr ALI |
Manager |
+269 3757475 +269 4467475 |
Transport of commodities |
Tanker Tanker Dump truck |
1 1 2 |
10 m3 13 m3 5 MT |
Good condition |
|
Moroni |
N/A |
Nadim YOUSSOUF |
Manager |
+269 3772105 |
Transport of commodities |
Tanker Tanker Dump truck Dump truck Dump truck |
1 1 1 1 1 |
8 m3 10 m3 4 MT 8 MT 16 MT |
Good condition |
|
Moroni |
N/A |
Mr CHOUMAT |
Owner |
N/A |
+269 3358830 |
Transport of commodities |
Covered truck |
1 |
10 MT |
Good condition |
Moroni |
N/A |
Attoumani MIRSOID |
Owner |
N/A |
+269 3395166 |
Transport of commodities |
Covered truck Dump truck |
1 1 |
12 MT 8 MT |
Good condition |
Moroni |
N/A |
Said MOHAMED |
Owner |
N/A |
+269 3675889 |
Transport of commodities |
Covered truck |
1 |
10 MT |
Good condition |
Moroni |
N/A |
Mr IBRAHIMI |
Owner |
N/A |
+269 3332222 |
Transport of commodities |
Dump truck |
1 |
13 MT |
Good condition |
Moroni |
N/A |
Mr TAOUFIC |
Owner |
N/A |
+269 3379441 |
Transport of commodities |
Box truck |
1 |
10 MT |
Good condition |
Moroni |
N/A |
Ali IDJAB |
Owner |
N/A |
+269 3229777 |
Transport of commodities |
Covered truck Dump truck |
1 1 |
10 MT 12 MT |
Good condition |
Mutsamoudou |
N/A |
Kamardine MOLIERE |
Owner |
N/A |
+269 3325755 |
Transport of commodities |
Dump truck |
1 |
10 MT |
Good condition |
Mutsamoudou |
N/A |
Mr MASSOUDI |
Owner |
N/A |
+269 3249350 |
Transport of commodities |
Covered truck |
2 |
10 MT |
Good condition |
Fomboni |
N/A |
Amdi ABIAM |
Owner |
N/A |
+269 3509076 |
Transport of commodities |
Box truck |
2 |
8 MT |
Good condition |
Fomboni |
N/A |
Mohamed ALI SAID |
Owner |
N/A |
+269 3298400 |
Transport of commodities |
Box truck |
2 |
8 MT & 7 MT |
Good condition |
Fomboni |
MODJA |
Mohamed ALI |
Manager |
+269 3298400 |
Transport of commodities |
Log carrier |
1 |
30 MT |
Good condition |
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.
4.9 Comoros Supplier Contact List
Location |
Commodity types |
Company |
Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Moroni |
Import of food and general merchandise wholesale |
AGK SARL |
Mde-Bambao |
Amine KALFANE |
Gérant |
+269 7736908 |
|
Moroni |
Import of food and general merchandise wholesale |
Général Négoce |
Route Abdoulhamid |
Youssouf ISMAILA |
Responsable |
N/A |
+269 3311322 |
Moroni |
Import of food and general merchandise wholesale |
VIJAY IMPORT SARL |
B.P: 1108 Magoudjou |
Jaysouk BABOU |
Gérant |
|
+269 3332011 |
Moroni |
Import of food and general merchandise wholesale |
KOMO CASH |
Quartier du port |
Faycal Hadji ABDOU MDAHOMA |
Directeur général |
Maisondoudoutainamor@gmail.com |
+269 3373781 |
Moroni |
Import of food and general merchandise wholesale |
KOMO CASH |
Quartier du port |
Abchati IBRAHIM |
Responsable commercial |
|
+269 3257632 |
Moroni |
Import of food and general merchandise wholesale |
SARA MARKET |
Volovolo |
Tagdir SARARENTOULA |
Directeur General |
+269 3332050 |
|
Moroni |
Import of food and general merchandise wholesale |
SAWA PRIX |
Hamraba |
Wadaane SAID |
Directeur General |
+ 269 3333613 |
|
Moroni |
Import of food and general merchandise wholesale |
MAISON KELDI |
B.P: 847 Magoudjou |
Mohamed KELDI |
Directeur général |
+269 3333003 |
|
Moroni |
Import and sales frozen food wholesale |
Groupe HASOIL SA |
Malouzini route du PNUD |
Mohamed ABDALLAH HALIFA |
Directeur général |
+269 3336883 |
|
Ouani (Anjouan) |
Import of food and general merchandise wholesale |
Magasin M'SIROJOU |
N/A |
TAOUHIDA |
Gérant |
N/A |
+269 3584537 |
Mutsamudu |
Import of food and general merchandise wholesale |
Établissement MOHAMED ABDALLAH |
N/A |
Nazmir ABDALLAH |
Gérant |
+269 3656904 +269 4297573 |
|
Mutsamudu |
Import of food and general merchandise wholesale |
BARDRANI international trading |
N/A |
Fanza BARDRANI |
Directrice |
+269 3395277 |
|
Moroni |
Sale of construction material |
Nouveau Houssalam |
N/A |
Ahmed MOHAMED |
Gestionnaire |
+269 3396188 |
|
Moroni |
Sale of construction material |
Magasin Oasis |
Quartier Oasis |
Aboudou ALI |
Directeur Général |
+269 7733395 |
|
Moroni |
Sale of construction material |
SUPER A |
En face de l’immigration |
Mr Ahmed ALI |
Commercial |
N/A |
+269 3331222 |
Domoni (Anjouan) |
Sale of construction material |
BACAR Construction |
N/A |
Toyifati BACAR |
Gérante |
N/A |
+269 3349174 |
Fomboni |
Sale of construction material |
N/A |
N/A |
Ahmed MSOUFOU |
Gérant |
N/A |
+269 3386236 |
Badar Es Salam (Mohéli) |
Sale of construction material |
Magasin Tadjidine |
N/A |
Tadjidine ABDOU |
Directeur |
N/A |
+269 3323914 |
Howani (Mohéli) |
Sale of construction material |
Magasin |
N/A |
Ismaël HATUB |
Gérant |
N/A |
+269 3385311 |
Moroni |
Hardware, Electricity, Plumbing |
Al-Harousa |
Rue ambassadeur |
Said MZE CHEIKH |
Directeur |
+269 7632590 +269 3315489 |
|
Moroni |
Hardware, Electricity, Plumbing |
Magasin Said |
Hadoudja |
Mr ELAMINE |
Directeur |
+269 3322171 |
|
Moroni |
Crushing, Concreting and Embedding Seller |
CBE |
Hadoudja |
Me Dania |
Secrétaire Commercial |
+269 7739834 |
|
Moroni |
Wholesale Cement Seller |
Établissement Ibrahim MZE |
Magoudjou |
Ali IBRAHIM |
Directeur |
+269 7739033 +269 3351946 |
|
Moroni |
Sale of sand and gravel |
Entreprise Générale de Terrassement |
Petit Coulé |
Me FAHARATE |
Directrice |
+26 97732339 +269 3332499 +269 4332499 |
|
Moroni |
Sale of wood |
Youssouf AHMADA |
Hadoudja |
Youssouf AHMADA |
Gérant |
N/A |
+269 3225303 |
Moroni |
Equipment (generators, pumps, compressors, etc) |
ADC |
N/A |
Mr ALI |
Commercial |
N/A |
+269 7730951 |
Moroni |
Seller and installation of solar panels |
Netisse ENERGIE |
Gare coulée |
Gilbert HUMBLOT |
Directeur General |
+269 7739597 |
|
Moroni |
Seller and installation of solar panels |
Kalphimex |
N/A |
N/A |
Commercial |
N/A |
+269 7730984 |
Moroni |
Household appliances |
New Bazar |
Hamramba |
Mohamed SONDARJEE |
Gérant |
+269 7731003 |
|
Moroni |
Saler of office equipment and stationery |
Au Paradis des Livre |
Ambassadeur |
Naima SOULAIMANA |
Directrice |
+239 7752200 +269 3660685 |
|
Moroni |
Saler of office equipment and stationery |
MCB SARL |
PEGEO |
Nassor SALIM |
Directeur |
+269 3335100 |
|
Moroni |
Computer & Multimedia Equipment Software - Technical Support |
PHILIPS |
N/A |
Mohamed Hassan OSHAWIR |
Gérant |
|
+269 3334653 |
Moroni |
Sale of IT equipment |
COMTECH |
Place de l’Inde |
Sitty FATUMAT |
Gérante |
+269 3332068 |
|
Moroni |
Sale of IT equipment |
MAKOM Informatique |
Place Bangweni Mtsangani |
Faïçoil ASSAD ABDOU |
Responsable Commercial |
|
+269 7738282 +269 3324476 +269 3322810 |
Dibouani (Grande Comore) |
Sale of fertilizer seeds and various agricultural products |
CRDE (Centre Rural de Développement Économique) |
N/A |
Moinaechah HASSANI |
Gestionnaire |
+269 3315151 |
|
Moroni |
Sale of fertilizer seeds and various agricultural products |
CAPAC (Centre d’Achat des Professionnels Agricoles des Comores) |
Quartier Coulée |
Ahmed ABDULKADER |
Directeur |
N/A |
+269 3330234 |
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.
4.10 Comoros Additional Services Contact List
Type of Services |
Location |
Company |
Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone number |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maritime Freight Forwarder |
Moroni |
Afrique Transport |
Quartier Bacha |
Roukia SAID |
Manager |
+269 3486194 |
|
Freight Forwarder |
Moroni |
CCTD – Comptoir comorien de transite et déménagements |
N/A |
Mohamed SOILIHI |
Director |
+269 3330360 |
|
Freight Forwarder & road transporter |
Moroni |
CMTI |
N/A |
Ahmed SOILIHI |
Director |
+269 3337441 +269 7735613 |
|
Shipping agent (CGA CGM) |
Moroni |
SOMAV |
Quartier Djomani |
Mansour IBRAHIML |
Director |
+269 3330590 |
|
Maritime Freight Forwarder |
Moroni |
Logistique des Iles |
Quartier Station Du Port |
Said Amed CHEIK |
Director |
+269 3335232 |
|
Maritime Freight Forwarder |
Moroni |
IMS COS Shipping |
Quartier Station Du Port |
Anfane SAID |
Director |
+269 3432546 |
|
Shipping agent (CGA CGM) |
Mutsamudu |
EAP Shipping |
Quartier Tombo |
Nayil AOULAD |
Director |
+269 3323310 |
|
Banking service |
Moroni |
BCC – Banque Centrale des Comores |
Place De France |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
+269 7731002 |
Banking service |
Moroni |
BIC – Banque pour l’Industrie des Comores |
Place De France |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
+269 7731229 |
Banking service |
Moroni |
BDC – Banque de Développement des Comores |
Place De France |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
+269 7730818 |
Banking service |
Moroni |
Exim Bank |
Place De France |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
+269 7739400 |
Banking service |
Moroni |
BFC - Banque Fédérale du Commerce ( |
Place De France |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
+269 7738880 |
Phone network provider |
Moroni |
Telma |
Quartier Oasis |
Karim ATTOUMANI |
Project manager |
+269 4110004 |
|
Phone network provider |
Moroni |
Telma |
Quartier Oasis |
Charles RAZAFIMAHATRATRA |
Technical director |
charles.razafimahatratra@telma.km |
+269 4110005 |
Phone network provider |
Moroni |
HURI |
Quartier Volovolo |
Maoulida MMADI |
Directeur information & Nouvelles technologies |
+269 3367900 |
|
Phone network provider |
Moroni |
HURI |
Quartier Volovolo |
Bayhaki KANBI |
Technical director |
+269 3323635 |
|
Construction and Public Works Company |
Moroni |
BTP Comores |
Quartier Magoudjou |
Mohamed BACRI RAZIA |
Secretary |
+269 3469132 |
|
Construction and Public Works Company |
Moroni |
Djawabou M5 |
Djomani |
Jean Mounirfahm FAHMI |
Manager |
+269 3323155 +269 4323155 |
|
Construction and Public Works Company |
Moroni |
Entreprise générale De terrassement |
Petite Coulée |
Me FAHARATE |
Director |
+269 3322499 +269 4332499 |
|
Construction and Public Works Company |
Fomboni |
MODJA |
Bandar es Salam |
Mohamed ALI |
Director |
+269 3298400 |
|
Construction and Public Works Company & Material Handling Equipment Rental |
Mutsamudu |
SCK – Société Comores Koweït |
Ouani |
Elie YAZDECK |
Chief of operations |
+269 3203244 |
|
Rental of handling equipment |
Moroni |
BATRLETRE |
Itsandra |
Soilih Said OMAR |
Manager |
+269 3332132 |
|
Equipment rental (crane, forklift, etc) |
Moroni |
ALIFA construction |
Mbouen |
Mr ALIYAMANE |
Manager |
N/A |
+269 3331843 |
Equipment rental (crane, forklift, etc) |
Moroni |
SMCPC |
Rue de la Corniche |
Naguib DAROUECHE |
General director |
+269 3331418 |
|
Mobile crane and construction machinery rental |
Fomboni |
N/A |
Salamani |
Mr El KABI |
Owner |
+269 3528593 |
|
Mobile crane and construction machinery rental |
Mitsamihouli |
Constru TECH |
N/A |
Radjab MOHAMED |
Director |
+269 3234778 |
|
Service provider (electricity, plumbing, cold air conditioning) |
Moroni |
N/A |
N/A |
SOIYAD |
Manager |
+269 3361675 +269 3647035 |
|
Vehicle rental |
Mutsamudu |
N/A |
Ouani |
Ahmed SAINDOU |
Directeur |
N/A |
+269 3256211 |
Vehicle rental |
Moroni |
IBL |
Alliance |
Abboubacar AFFANE |
Manager |
+269 3333044 |
|
Vehicle rental |
Moroni |
Privilege |
Darsaenda |
Mohamed YOUSSOUF |
Manager |
+269 3361451 |
|
Vehicle rental |
Moroni |
Batrletre |
Itsandra |
Said Omar SOILIHI |
Manager |
+269 3332132 |
|
Car workshop |
Mutsamudu |
Garage Joli |
Mutsamoudou |
JOLI IBRAHIM |
Manager |
N/A |
+269 3401039 |
Car workshop |
Moroni |
Garage Mohamed Ali |
Zilmadjou |
Mr DANIEL |
Manager |
N/A |
+269 3340423 |
Car workshop |
Moroni |
Garage Abdallah Fils |
Pangadjou |
Abdallah MOHAMED |
Manager |
N/A |
+269 3355785 |
Car workshop |
Fomboni |
Garage Le Roi |
Fomboni |
Mr LEROI |
Manager |
N/A |
+269 3327966 |
Real estate agency |
Moroni |
I2A |
Hamraba |
Bourhani Mohame FAYAL |
Directeur Adjoint |
+269 3342806 +269 7751079 +269 3491780 |
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Private security agency |
Moroni |
GSP |
Ambassadeur |
Mr MPARENI |
Manager |
+269 3333860 +269 3297762 |
|
Private security agency |
Moroni |
Global Security |
Coule |
Youssouf TOYIB |
Manager |
+269 3249120 |
|
Reproduction key and license plate for vehicles |
Moroni |
Service minute Gobadjou |
Moroni Gobadjou |
Mohamed SAID |
Manager |
N/A |
+269 3667861 |
Technical support for smartphones & computers |
Moroni |
Ooshawir |
Philips |
Mohamed HASSANE |
Manager |
|
+269 3334653 |
Printing service |
Moroni |
Rooshdi média |
Bachi |
Ibrahim ROUCHOUDI |
Director |
+269 3376611 |
|
Printing service |
Moroni |
Presse informatique |
Coule |
Amina SAID |
Manager |
pressecomores@yahoo.fr |
+269 333069 |
Printing service |
Moroni |
Siam Technologie |
Hamraba |
Mohamed ELARIF |
Manager |
+269 3338478 |
|
Carpentry |
Fomboni |
Menuiserie MADA |
Wemani |
Ibrahim MMADI |
Manager |
N/A |
+269 7702045 |
Carpentry |
Moroni |
N/A |
Moroni L'escale |
Hadji YOUSSOUF |
Manager |
N/A |
+269 3225303 |
Carpentry |
Moroni |
N/A |
Cap 2000 |
Rama ABDOU |
Manager |
+269 3345102 |
|
Carpentry |
Mutsamudu |
HAZIZAMIR |
N/A |
Houmadi MMADI |
Manager |
N/A |
+269 3272404 |
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.
5 Comoros Annexes
The following section contains annexes for additional information for the Comoros LCA
5.1 Comoros Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym | Full name of the Agency / Organization |
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ANACM | The National Agency of Civil Aviation and Meteorology of the Union of Comoros |
ASECNA |
Agence Pour la Securite de la Navigation Aerienne en Afrique et a Madagascar |
AWB | Airway Bill |
BL | Bill of Lading |
C&F | Cost & Freight |
CAA | Civil Aviation Authority |
CARE | Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere |
CFS | Container Freight Stations |
COSEP |
Centre des Opérations de Secours et de la Protection Civile |
DLCA | Digital Logistics Capacity Assessment |
FAO | Food and Agriculture Organisation |
GPRS | General Pocket Radio Service |
GRT | Gross Register Tonnage |
IATA | International Air Transport Association |
ICAO | International Civil Aviation Organisation |
IDPs | Internally Displaced Persons |
ILS | Instrument Landing System |
IMF | International Monetary Fund |
INGO | International NGO |
IOM | International Organisation for Migration |
ISPs | Internet Service Providers |
KVA | Kilo Volt Ampere |
LCA | Logistics Capacity Assessment |
MOU | Memorables of Understanding |
MT | Metric Tons |
MW | Megawatt |
n/a | not available |
NDB | Non directional beacon |
NFI | Non Food Items |
NGO | Non Governmental Organisation |
OACI | l'Organisation de l'Aviation civile Internationale |
OCHA | Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs |
OMM | International Meteorology Organization |
RC | Resident Coordinator |
RoRo | Roll on Roll off |
T | Tons |
T&D | Transmission and Distribution |
TEUs | Twenty Foot Equivalent Units |
THC | Terminal Handling Charge |
UNAIDS | Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS |
UNCT | United Nations Country Team |
UNDP | United Nations Development Programme |
UNEP | United Nations Environmental Programme |
UNCT | United Nations Country Team |
UNDP | United Nations Development Programme |
UNEP | United Nations Environmental Programme |
UNESCO | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
UNFPA | United Nations Population Fund |
UNHAS | United Nations Humanitarian Air Service |
UNHCR | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees |
UNICEF | United Nations Children's Fund |
(V)HF | (Very) High Frequency |
VOR | VHF omnidirectional radio range |
V-SAT | Very Smart Aperture Terminal |
WASH | Water, Sanitation and Hygiene |
WCO | World Customs Organisation |
WFP | World Food Programme |
WHO | World Health Organisation |
WVI | World Vision International |