Guinea-Bissau Fuel

There are two fuel depots in the country. The main one is Bissau Port with a total of 4 Diesel tanks representing a capacity of 11, 000 m3.

According to the CLC Depot Administrator this quantity is sufficient to cover the need of 6 months consumption.

 

Information may also be found at:

My Travel Cost website information on Guinea-Bissau

 

 

Guinea-Bissau Transporters

Trucks available in the country belong mainly to medium / small companies.

International transports: It is a normal practice that trucks incoming from Senegal or Guinea shift cargo to local trucks. Outgoing cargo will be shifted as well at the border.

During cashew nut harvest, trucks can be scarcely available. Peak period from June to August.

For more information on transport company contact details, please see the following link: 4.8 Guinea-Bissau Transporter Contact List

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.

Labour is generally available.

Agencies contacts:  

Average labor rate, for unskilled workers: 1750 XOF /MT

Guinea-Bissau Telecommunications 

At present time the telecommunication capacity in Guinea-Bissau is essentially based on mobile telephone network. The landline is not working. The landline communications network have been damaged in the 1987 conflict and deteriorated throughout the instability from 1987 to 2012.

Mobile Network Operators

MTN (www.mtn-bissau.com)and ORANGE (www.orange-bissau.com) are the private  telecommunication companies present in the country. They provide cell phone, 3G coverage and money transfer service.

In 2014 MTN have introduced money transfer technology for cell phones – MTN Mobile Money

In 2015 ORANGE Telecom introduced the same, denominated ORANGE Mobile money.

In 2015 ORANGE and MTN introduced 3G coverage.

The network have different levels of coverage by region. (see table below)

Most of the people use 2 phones and 2 phone numbers: one for each company.

REGULATING TELECOMMUNICATION AUTHORITY

ARN Autoridade Reguladora Nacional

www.arn.gw

email: info@arn.gw  

For more information on telecoms contacts, please see the following link: 4.11 Guinea-Bissau Additional Services Contact List

Cell Phone Network Coverage by Region

 _{Source: MTN and ORANGE Telecomm companies, 2015}

Telecommunication Regulation

There are no restrictions for importation and licensing of communication equipment. Frequencies are managed by Regulating Telecommunication Authority: ARN Autoridade Reguladora Nacional.

Sat phone is covered by Thuraya.

Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems

Each agency manages its network and frequencies. VHF network cover Bissau area with repeaters. UNDSS have a channel shared with all UN and international NGOs. Out of capital city VHF have no coverage and HF is used. 

Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

Guinea-Bissau Food Suppliers, Accommodation and Other Markets

Main Food Suppliers

Agrogeba is a potential supplier for local rice, WFP has already initiated a local procurement process to purchase 68 Mt of rice.

Overview

For more information on company contact details, please see the following link: 4.11 Guinea-Bissau Additional Services Contact List

Accommodation

Accommodation is available in the country with different quality levels. A large influx of people might result in lack of availability.

Electricity and Power

In Bissau, electricity provision is quite stable during the dry season, but frequent cuts are the norm during rainy season. There is one government Electricity and Water provider: EAGB. The electric network does not cover the whole country: out of Bissau the network is not reliable.

Electricity is basically provided by generators. Some urban illumination is solar powered.

Voltage: 220-380V     Frequency: 50 Hz 

Male socket:  type E/F (norme CEE 7/7)

Freight Forwarding 

Clearing and forwarding agents are available in Bissau and main cross border towns. For contact details, please see the following link: 4.11 Guinea-Bissau Additional Services Contact List

Taxi Companies

Taxis are largely available in Bissau.

Vehicle Rental

For contact details, please see the following link: 4.11 Guinea-Bissau Additional Services Contact List

Waste Management and Disposal Services

In the capital city Bissau, waste disposal is a growing environmental challenge due to inappropriate garbage dumping areas. Refuse is often dumped or burnt.

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.