Armenia
Country Name |
Armenia |
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Official Country Name |
the Republic of Armenia |
Assessment Details |
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From |
13 May 2024 |
To |
27 May 2024 |
Name of Assessor |
Tania KURKDJIAN Leonid HAYRAPETYAN |
Title and Position |
Logistics associate(s) |
Contact |
Table of Content
Chapter | Name of Assessor | Organisation | Date Updated |
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1 Armenia Country Profile | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
1.1 Armenia Humanitarian Background | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
1.2 Armenia Regulatory Departments and Quality Control | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
1.3 Armenia Customs Information | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
2 Armenia Logistics Infrastructure | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
2.1 Armenia Port of Poti | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
2.2 Armenia Aviation | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
2.2.1 Armenia Zvartnots International Airport | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
2.2.2 Armenia Shirak International Airport | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
2.3 Armenia Road Network | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
2.3.1 Armenia Bagratashen Border Crossing | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
2.4 Armenia Railway Assessment | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
2.5 Armenia Waterways Assessment | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
2.6 Armenia Storage Assessment | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
2.7 Armenia Milling Assessment | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
3 Armenia Services and Supply | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
3.1 Armenia Fuel | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
3.2 Armenia Transporters | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
3.3 Armenia Manual Labor Costs | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
3.4 Armenia Telecommunications | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
3.5 Armenia Food and Additional Suppliers | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
3.5.1 Armenia Food Suppliers | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
3.5.2 Armenia Additional Suppliers | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
3.6 Armenia Additional Services | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
3.7 Armenia Waste Management and Recycling Infrastructure Assessment | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | May-24 | |
4 Armenia Contact Lists | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
4.1 Armenia Government Contact List | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
4.2 Armenia Humanitarian Agencies Contact List | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
4.3 Armenia Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
4.4 Armenia Port and Waterways Companies Contact List | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
4.5 Armenia Airport Company Contact List | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
4.6 Armenia Storage and Milling Companies Contact List | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
4.7 Armenia Fuel Providers Contact List | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
4.8 Armenia Transporter Contact List | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
4.9 Armenia Railway Companies Contact List | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
4.10 Armenia Supplier Contact List | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
4.11 Armenia Additional Services Contact List | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
4.12 Armenia Waste Management and Recycling Companies Contact List | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
5 Armenia Annexes | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
5.1 Armenia Acronyms and Abbreviations | Tania KURKDJIAN; Leonid HAYRAPETYAN | WFP | May-24 |
Armenia - 1 Country Profile
Armenia Country Profile
Generic Information
Armenia is a landlocked country. The country is geographically a part of West Asia, but is culturally and geopolitically considered part of Eastern Europe. It is a part of the Caucasus region and is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north and Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran and the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan to the south. Yerevan is the capital, largest city and financial centre.
Armenia is mostly mountainous, with fast flowing rivers, and few forests. The land rises to 4,090 metres above sea level at Mount Aragats, which is the highest point in Country. Mountain ranges in the republic include the Pambak, Geghama, Vardenis, and Zangezur branches of the Lesser Caucasus Mountain system. The Republic has many mountain lakes, the largest of which is Lake Sevan, located in the northeast. Lake Sevan is the largest lake in Transcaucasia and one of the largest high-elevation lakes in the world. Armenia has a dry and continental climate that changes radically with elevation.
Armenia Wikipedia Country Information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenia
Armenia IMF Country Information Republic of Armenia: Selected Issues (imf.org)
Armenia Economist Intelligence Unit Information* https://country.eiu.com/armenia#:~:text=Real%20GDP%20growth%20will%20remain,be%20a%20priority%20for%202024.
(*note - this is a paid service)
Humanitarian Info
Armenia World Food Programme Information https://www.wfp.org/countries/armenia
Facts and Figures
Armenia Wolfram Alpha Information https://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=armenia
Armenia World Bank Information https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/armenia
Armenia Population Information https://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/armenia-population
Armenia - 1.1 Humanitarian Background
Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
Natural Disasters
Occurs |
Comments / Details |
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Drought |
Yes |
The most severe drought in recent memory occurred in 2000, impacting around 300,000 individuals. As Armenia’s National Action Program of Adaptation to Climate Change highlights, high frequency and magnitude of hazardous hydrometeorological phenomena are characteristic for Armenia, which trigger droughts. |
Earthquakes |
Yes |
Armenia, monitored by the National Survey for Seismic Protection (NSSP), experiences an average of 15 seismic events monthly. While earthquakes could potentially affect any part of the country, historical patterns have revealed major incidents primarily in the northern region, like the Spitak earthquake in 1988, and in the southern region, with significant tremors occurring in the late 1960s in Syunik. The seismic hazard map, a crucial component of Armenia's risk management strategy, is informed by the Hazard Matrix developed by the Armenian Rescue Services (ARS) and the State Academy of Crisis Management (SACM) in 2016. This matrix categorizes ten regions (marzes) and Yerevan city by seismic risk levels, ranking them from zero (no risk) to one (high risk). It is a foundational tool for understanding and mitigating earthquake threats, indicating Yerevan and Shirak as zones with the highest risk levels, each scoring 1.0 on the earthquake risk scale. This aligns with concerns that a major earthquake in Yerevan could lead to high casualties, considering the prevalent construction vulnerabilities. The NSSP's monitoring capabilities extend to providing detailed assessments of potential damage and casualties for settlements across Armenia. This was particularly relevant in 2023, when a notable surge in seismic activity was recorded, with 69 earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 or higher detected within a 300-kilometer radius of Armenia. Of these, the most potent tremor registered a magnitude of 5.9. Furthermore, data from earthquaketrack.com shows that within the past year, Armenia experienced 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of 1.5 or greater. The most significant earthquake in the last decade occurred on February 23, with a magnitude of 6.0, striking approximately 188 km south of Yerevan at a shallow depth of 10 km. |
Epidemics |
No |
in January 2020, Armenia, like many other countries, has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The most recent significant wave of COVID-19 in Armenia occurred in the early months of 2023. During this period, there was a notable increase in cases and deaths. By April 13, 2024, the country had reported a total of 451,831 cases and 8,777 deaths, with 435,162 recoveries. |
Extreme Temperatures |
Yes |
Armenia is highly vulnerable to climate change and desertification, as stated in its National Action Program. Projections suggest a further rise of 4.7°C in temperatures and an 8.3% decrease in precipitation by 2100. These changes will impact natural systems, water resources, agriculture, health, and infrastructure. Climate experts note that Armenia's temperature increase, and precipitation decrease exceed the global average. |
Flooding |
yes |
Although Armenia does not have abundant flowing surface water, more than 50 percent of annual discharge occurs during spring due to snow melting. This can increase water volume in some river basins tenfold, and can also trigger seasonal flooding, particularly in the Araks, Hrazdan, and Aghstev river basins (World Bank 2009). According to experts, heavy rains will become more frequent in the spring, which cause damage and can result in floods (evnreport). In May 2024, torrential rains have swollen rivers in the northern Armenian provinces of Lori and Tavush, killing at least four people in the country's worst flooding in decades. A bridge across the Debed River in the town of Alaverdi has collapsed. Hundreds of people have been evacuated in the region, which has also seen water, electricity, and gas services disrupted. The flooding has also affected transport connections with neighboring Georgia as well as a part of the railway was destroyed. |
Insect Infestation |
No |
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Mudslides |
yes |
Armenia is also prone to landslides that can be secondary effects of earthquakes or heavy precipitation. Back in October 2011, a landslide occurred on the highway through Debed river gorge, a critical transport link between Armenia and Georgia. This incident was preceded by a traffic jam caused by a truck crash, leading to vibrations that officials suggest triggered the landslide. Reportedly, up to 35 vehicles were buried under the landslide. The highway closure affects crucial transport routes, disrupting logistics between Armenia and Georgia. |
Volcanic Eruptions |
No |
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High Waves / Surges |
No |
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Wildfires |
No |
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High Winds |
No |
Man-Made Issues
Type |
Occurs |
Comments / Details |
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Civil Strife |
Yes |
Civil strife looms over Armenia following the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and subsequent population exile in September 2023. This displacement has sparked social and economic tensions, exacerbating existing grievances and potentially fuelling unrest. Political dissatisfaction, alongside with sophisticated relationship between authorities and opposition, make the internal situation fragile and exposed to political and civil turbulences. For this assessment, it has been decided to consider it a nation-wide problem. Another wave of protests erupted in early May 2024, against the backdrop of delimiting the international borders between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This process received mixed reactions from Armenian society, as many doubted that Azerbaijan would reciprocate by withdrawing its troops after Armenia pulled back from certain border sections. On May 9, the protests escalated when Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, the leader of the protest, demanded that Prime Minister Pashinyan resign within the hour, a call that was ignored by the government. The rally on May 9 is considered the largest protest since 2018, when Nikol Pashinyan came to power amid a wave of demonstrations. At the time of developing this assessment, protests were still ongoing, marked by acts of peaceful disobedience. |
International Conflict |
yes |
The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict was an ethnic and territorial conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, inhabited mostly by ethnic Armenians until 2023. In late 2020, the large-scale Second Nagorno-Karabakh War resulted in thousands of casualties and a significant Azerbaijani victory. An armistice was established by a tripartite ceasefire agreement on November 10, resulting in Azerbaijan regaining all of the occupied territories surrounding Nagorno-Karabakh as well as capturing one-third of Nagorno-Karabakh itself. Ceasefire violations in Nagorno-Karabakh and on the Armenian–Azerbaijani border continued following the 2020 war. Azerbaijan began blockading Artsakh in December 2022, and launched a large-scale military offensive in September 2023, resulting in the surrender of the Artsakh authorities. Most ethnic Armenians fled,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagorno-Karabakh_conflict and Artsakh was officially dissolved on 1 January 2024. Besides, after the 44-day war in 2020, the rise of tension and increase of deadly armed incidents between AR and AZ were observed on the international borders as well. |
Internally Displaced Persons |
No |
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Refugees Present |
yes |
According to the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Since the escalation in Sep 2023 of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. Over 101,000 refugees fled their homes (the entire ethnic Armenian population). During the conflicts with Azerbaijan the international community provided support to 350,000 Armenian refugees from Armenian areas near the border with Azerbaijan, Karabakh itself, ethnic Armenians living in Baku and, to some extent, other towns in Azerbaijan. It also provided support to 500,000 Azeri refugees in Karabakh. |
Landmines / UXO Present |
No |
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Nuclear Accident |
yes |
The country’s sole nuclear power station is located at METZAMOR, approximately 30 km west of Yerevan. According to an official assessment, a major contamination threat following an accident could result in up to 180,000 of the population of a surrounding area within a radius of 16 km being affected. Seismic activity in the area is monitored continuously by NSSP. The situation is further complicated by the fact that the nuclear power plant is located in an area identified as a High-risk hazard for earthquake probability. If seismic activity were to damage the power station, the resulting consequences would be disastrous. Depending on wind direction, there might be a necessity to evacuate the entire population of Yerevan. The main international airport's accessibility and the only rail connection with Georgia would suffer significant disruption. |
Other Comments |
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For a more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the https://www.emdat.be/
Seasonal Effects on Logistics Capacities
Seasonal Effects on Transport
Transport Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
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Primary Road Transport |
From October to March |
The northern and southern parts of the country, which provide the sole communication routes to Georgia and Iran are mountainous with many winding passes. Weather conditions in these areas during the winter months (late October to the end of March) can result in difficult vehicular traffic, with snow, ice and fog common on high passes. |
Secondary Road Transport |
Springtime |
The flooding in May 2024 has also affected transport connections with neighboring Georgia as well as a part of the railway was destroyed. |
Rail Transport |
Springtim |
The flooding in May 2024 destroyed part of the railway |
Air Transport |
N/A |
N/A |
Waterway Transport |
N/A |
N/A |
Armenia is in subtropics, however, because of the high-mountainous character the climate here is rather dry continental with hot summers (average temperature +25 С) and cold winters (average temperature -6C). Due to snowfalls, there are usually problems with traffic during Autumn-Winter months in the Primary Roads.
Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling
Activity Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
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Storage |
From October to March |
-Economic Impact: Winter reduces agricultural production, lowering demand for perishable storage but increasing it for preserved goods. Businesses stockpile supplies for colder months, altering storage needs. -Social Impact: Rural areas may face labor shortages as people seek indoor activities or alternative income, impacting storage manpower availability. -Climate-related Impact: Heavy snowfall hinders access to storage facilities, challenging transportation and operations. Extreme cold may necessitate extra insulation or heating for stored goods. |
From May to September |
-Economic Impact: Increased agricultural production during the summer harvest spikes demand for storage space to store fresh produce. -Social Impact: Rural areas face labor shortages for storage operations as people prioritize fieldwork and harvesting. Also, a significant part of the male population, particularly in the provinces, leaves to work in Russia -Climate-related Impact: High temperatures hasten perishable goods' decay, requiring efficient cooling and ventilation in storage. Drought-prone regions may suffer water scarcity, affecting irrigation and crop yields, altering storage needs. |
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Handling |
From October to March |
-Economic Impact: Cold weather may decrease overall economic activity, affecting demand for handling services. However, indoor handling activities like repackaging may increase as businesses prepare for reduced harvests. -Social Impact: Rural areas may lack labor for handling tasks due to indoor employment preferences or transportation issues caused by snow and ice. -Climate-related Impact: Heavy snowfall hampers goods transportation, causing delays in handling. Cold temperatures may require special handling for sensitive commodities. |
From May to September |
-Economic Impact: Summer, especially during harvest, boosts agricultural activity, increasing demand for handling services. -Social Impact: In rural areas, where agricultural activities are prevalent, there may be a temporary surge in the availability of labor for handling tasks as individuals engage in harvesting and post-harvest activities. -Climate-related Impact: High temperatures challenge perishable goods handling, requiring efficient cooling. |
In Armenia, seasonal fluctuations profoundly impact various commodity handling and storage activities, particularly in industries like agriculture and tourism. With winter's onset, agricultural produce, such as fruits and vegetables, experiences a decline in availability, necessitating a shift in focus towards preserved goods. Commodity handling facilities often see a surge in demand for repackaging and processing services during this period as businesses prepare for reduced harvests. To mitigate the impact of these seasonal bottlenecks, businesses often opt to pre-stock their inventories before the onset of winter, ensuring a steady supply chain and averting potential shortages during peak demand periods. This proactive approach helps in maintaining operational efficiency and meeting consumer demands effectively, even amidst challenging seasonal fluctuations.
It is worth noting a critical impact of deteriorating road conditions, compounded by heavy snowfalls and icy conditions, which pose significant challenges to supply chain logistics, necessitating careful planning and coordination to ensure the timely delivery of essential commodities to vulnerable communities. Besides creating difficulties and delaying supplies, bad road conditions create additional risk of damages of the transported goods.
As for a summer period, commodity handling and storage activities face challenges such as scorching temperatures, necessitating adequate cooling facilities, and a shortage of daily workers in rural areas due to agricultural engagements.
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
GOVERNMENT
Rep. of Armenia legislation provides regulatory coverage of around 80% of disaster management sphere.
RA laws "On Protecting Population in Emergencies", "On Fire Safety", "On Hydro-Meteorological Activity", "On Seismic Protection", "On Civil Protection", "On State Regulation for Technical Safety", "On Armenian Rescue Service" and "On Units of Civil Protection" providing regulation for the sphere and numerous other relevant laws have been adopted. (see: www.laws.am) Disaster management sphere is also regulated at sub-legislative level: several hundreds of Government and Prime-Ministerial Decrees and Orders of the heads of other agencies are in effect. At present, according to the Laws "On Protecting Population in Emergencies", "On Civil Protection" and other laws of RA, the disaster management system includes state government agencies, local governments and organizations.
The authorities of ministries and other agencies are clearly specified at legislative and sub legislative levels, both in general terms and in relation to specific phenomena causing potential emergencies.
The legislation of RA specifies the competences of the republican authorized executive agency in the sphere of emergencies: The Rescue Service under Interior Ministry and the powers of its subordinate agencies. This provides an almost full coverage of the framework for emergency prevention, mitigation and recovery.
The activities and powers of regional authorities are fully and clearly specified. For prompt and efficient emergency management, mitigation and recovery, the right to give direct instructions to regional sub-divisions of republican executive agencies has been reserved to regional authorities by laws and sub legislation acts.
The diagram below demonstrates that the united system of disaster management (DM) includes republican and regional government agencies, local self-government bodies, enterprises, institutions and organizations, as well as non-governmental organizations. The main purpose of the system is protection of population in the whole country through legal and organizational complex activities.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
HUMANITARIAN COMMUNITY
UNDP Disaster Management Team (DMT) co-chairs Donor Coordination group on disaster management with the Rescue Service since 2008; as of March 2009, this group was merged with the Disaster Management Team (DMT), chaired by the UN Resident Coordinator and comprising of all UN agencies, Ministry of ES /Rescue Service, Armenian Red Cross, interested donor agencies and international and local NGOs.
While the focus of the DMT is on disaster preparedness and response, it also provides room for programmatic discussions, and thus is considered the only coordination and information exchange forum in disaster management. Cooperation Agreement between ARS and the UN DMT signed in October 2007 on defining roles and responsibilities of both UN DMT and the ARS in two phases: preparedness and actual emergency.
The ICRC has contingency storage areas in Syunik, Kapan, and Yeghegnadzor. Additionally, as part of its earthquake preparedness measures, the ICRC has established an agreement with the Erebuni Medical Centre (“National Centre for Medicine and Medical Supply Provision," operates as a non-profit organization under the auspices of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Armenia.
) For helicopter evacuation to mobilize staff in emergencies only.
The ICRC owns trucks for emergency response and internal aid delivery, while international aid is transported using commercial fleets. Most imports come by road from Russia, with the main route passing through the mountainous area of Upper Lars in Georgia. However, challenges arise due to the condition of these roads, particularly during the cold period from October to April when closures are frequent. It's important to note that ICRC Armenia does not engage in manufacturing activities.
For more information on humanitarian agency contact details, please see the following link: 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List
Armenia - 1.2 Regulatory Departments and Quality Control
According to the Republic of Armenia regulations several items can be imported to Armenia after the appropriate certificate of quality/safety has been received from the appropriate agency.
Agency Name and Address |
Contact Names & Email |
Telephone & Fax |
National Institute of Standards of the Republic of Armenia 49/4 Komitas Avenue Yerevan, Armenia
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Acting Director Albert Babayan E-mail. a.babayan@armstandard.am |
Tel: (+374) 10 232600 (102) |
Summary of Services: SARM is authorized government agency who issues certificates based on lab analysis. |
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Agency Name and Address |
Contact Names & Email |
Telephone & Fax |
LICENSING DEPARTMENT (MoE) RA, Yerevan 0010, Vazgen Sargsyan 3 |
Name: Varuzhan Khachatryan Head of the Licensing and Permits Division Ashot Arshakyan Title: Head of Department |
(+374 10) 59-96-80 Ashot Arshakyan (+374 10) 59-96-79 |
Summary of Services: In addition to certification of imported goods for telecommunication equipment such as radios, Codan, etc. Ministry of Communication issues import permits, frequency licenses and permission for use |
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Agency Name and Address |
Contact Names & Email |
Telephone & Fax |
State Service for Food Safety of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Armenia (SSFS) 49/2 Komitas Avenue 0051 Yerevan, Armenia |
Name: Armen Hayrapetyan Title: Head Email: armen.hayrapetyan@gov.am Name: Tigran Yesayan Title: International cooperation division Email: t.yesayan@ssfs.am |
(+374) 15 40 40 41 +374 12 404 040 (110) +374 12 404 040 (210) +374 10 203 876 (107)
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Summary of Services: SSFF is a State Institution functioning in the sphere of the Ministry of Agriculture, which carries out the state legislative regulation of food safety and compliance evaluation in the sphere of veterinary and phytosanitary. This agency also supervises the import and export of food commodities and realises its examination and definition of correspondence with the accompanying documents. |
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Agency Name and Address |
Contact Names & Email |
Telephone & Fax |
Medicines Import and Export Control Department |
Head of Department Anna Tsaghikyan E-mail:import@pharm.am |
Phone: (+374 60)83-00-73, (+374 10)23-08-96, (+374 10)23-16-82 |
- In Armenia, the regulatory landscape is managed by several governmental bodies, each overseeing different aspects of the country's regulatory framework. The National Assembly of Armenia is the primary legislative body responsible for enacting laws, including those related to financial regulations, levies, and tax revenue. This legislative process ensures that the regulatory framework aligns with national priorities and international standards.
- The Ministry of Finance of Armenia plays a crucial role in financial regulation and tax administration. This ministry develops and implements fiscal policies, oversees the state budget, and manages public finances. It is also responsible for the formulation and execution of tax laws and regulations, ensuring efficient tax collection and administration.
- Another key institution is the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA), which regulates and supervises the banking sector and other financial institutions. The CBA ensures financial stability, enforces monetary policy, and oversees the implementation of financial regulations to promote a sound and resilient financial system.
- For quality control and standards, the National Body for Standards and Metrology (NBSM) is the main regulatory authority. This body is responsible for establishing and maintaining national standards for products and services, ensuring that they meet safety, quality, and performance requirements. The NBSM conducts inspections, testing, and certification to enforce compliance with these standards.
- Additionally, the State Revenue Committee (SRC) of Armenia is responsible for customs regulation and the collection of taxes and duties. The SRC works to prevent tax evasion and smuggling, thereby ensuring that tax revenues are collected efficiently and in accordance with the law.
According to THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA LAW Adopted on 17 May 2016 ON MEDICINAL PRODUCTS
https://www.pharm.am/attachments/article/89/Law%20on%20Medicines_ENG_%2027.06.2017_3.pdf
Packaging and Labelling of Medicinal products:
- Medicinal products, substances, medicinal herb material, and Investigational medicinal products shall be packaged and labelled.
- The requirements on the packaging and labeling of medicinal products, substances, medicinal herb material, and Investigational medicinal products, including the requirements on the PIL, as well as the requirements on the SmPC shall be defined by the Authorized Body.
- Medicinal products sold retail shall have an insert in the Armenian language under the procedure defined by the Authorized Body. The sale of medicinal products from pharmacies with a PIL in the Armenian language shall be mandatory if a buyer so demands.
- The medicinal product package may contain symbols or a sign expressing the information listed in the requirements defined by the Authorized Body, as well as other information that corresponds to the SmPC of the medicinal product, is important for medical awareness, and does not contain advertisement. In the medicinal product marking, SmPC, and PIL, it shall be prohibited to include the name or trademark of the medicinal product supplier in the Republic of Armenia.
- The following shall have the right to import medicinal products, substances, Investigational medicinal products, and medicinal herb material into the Republic of Armenia territory:
1) Suppliers, provided they have a license for wholesale distribution of medicinal products.
2) The following, without having a license stipulated by this Law for wholesale distribution of medicinal products.
a. Legal entities or sole entrepreneurs the activities of which are related to research and trials of medicinal products, substances, and investigational medicinal product, or quality, efficacy, or safety controls—within the limits of the volume and assortment required for such activities.
b. Legal entities or sole entrepreneurs importing medicinal products in the framework of projects recognized as charitable or donation under the procedure stipulated by the legislation.
c. Legal entities or sole entrepreneurs that have a license to manufacture medicinal products in the Republic of Armenia— in case of importing substances and herbal materials for production purposes.
d. Representations or representatives of foreign manufacturers—when importing or exporting registration and/or trial samples (medicinal products, substances, investigational medicinal product and/or exhibition samples); and e. public administration institutions.
- It shall be permitted to import for production purposes such substances and herbal substances, information about which is presented in the registration documents of the final product, except for substances and herbal substances imported for developing the dosage form and for medicinal products manufactured only for the purpose of exporting. In case the substances or herbal substances are imported by the medicinal product manufacturer, laboratory expert examination shall not be performed when issuing an import certificate.
- It shall be permitted to import medicinal products, substances, Investigational medicinal products, and herbal substances on the basis of an import certificate, except for the cases stipulated by this Article. In case of export, a certificate shall be issued if the exporter so wishes. Import or export certificates shall be issued on the basis of the relevant expert examination conclusion under the procedure defined by the Republic of Armenia Government. The Republic of Armenia Government shall define the procedure of carrying out the expert examination for importing or exporting medicinal products, substances, Investigational medicinal products, and herbal substances, as well as the list of required documents.
- Medicinal products registered in the Republic of Armenia may be imported into the Republic of Armenia territory, except for cases provided by law. Medicinal products registered in the Republic of Armenia may be imported into the Republic of Armenia in accordance with this Law by any entity having a license for wholesale distribution of medicinal products.
- The medicinal product being registered shall not be required for issuing an import certificate:
In case of emergencies or threat of their emergence
- For medicinal products imported in the framework of charitable or philanthropic projects, provided there is a document confirming registration in a member state of the international professional organization defined by a decree of the Republic of Armenia Government or the prequalification by the World Health Organization, after obtaining the consent of the Authorized Body under the established procedure.
Import or export certificates shall not be required:
- For medicinal products imported for personal needs by the foreign and international organizations' diplomatic and consular representatives, staff, and family members living with them.
Importing and exporting medicinal products, substances, Investigational medicinal products, and medicinal herb material in the Republic of Armenia shall be rejected if:
- The presented data or documents are incomplete or obviously false or distorted, or one of the documents required by the Republic of Armenia legislation or other legal acts is missing, and if the deficiencies have not been rectified during the established time period.
- The imported medicinal products do not have state registration in the Republic of Armenia, except for cases provided by this Law.
- The qualitative features of the imported medicinal products, substances, Investigational medicinal products, and medicinal herb material (hereinafter, "imported products") do not correspond to the requirements of pharmacopeia’s included in the list approved under the procedure defined by this Law or the quality specifications.
- The imported product is expired.
- The remaining expiry period on the imported product does not meet the requirements defined by the Republic of Armenia Government
- The indicators characterizing the medicinal product, which are reflected in the register, are missing in the packaging notes of the imported medicinal product or do not correspond to the registered sample;
- The labelling or PIL of the imported medicinal product does not contain the excipients used in the medicinal product and subject to mandatory marking on the package as specified by the Authorized Body, and in case of medicinal products used by injection, locally, or eye treatment, the marking of any excipients is missing or does not correspond to the registered sample;
- The expiry date information in the packaging notes of the imported product is missing or does not correspond to the registered sample.
- The production series information is missing from the packaging notes of the imported product;
- Special warnings are missing from the packaging notes of the imported product or do not correspond to the registered sample;
- The permitted time of use after opening the primary package is missing from the packaging notes of the imported product or do not correspond to the registered sample;
- The medicinal product and/or substances transportation and storage cold chain has been breached; or
- The language of the packaging of imported medicinal product does not correspond to any of the languages accepted for packaging of medicinal products under the Republic of Armenia legislation.
- The absence of the imported registration medicinal product insert in Armenian is not a basis for denying imports of the medicinal product. If the medicinal product does not have the insert in Armenian at the time of importation into the Republic of Armenia, its insert in Armenian shall be ensured after importation under the procedure stipulated by the Republic of Armenia legislation in accordance with Paragraph 3 of Article 20 of this Law.
Medicinal product Transportation and Storage
- Medicinal products, substances, medicinal herb material, and Investigational medicinal products shall be stored in accordance with the GSP rules approved by the Authorized Body. The GSP rules approved by the Authorized Body shall be posted on the official website of the Authorized Body. The requirements of the GSP rules shall apply to the storage of medicinal products, substances, medicinal herb material, and Investigational medicinal products in customs warehouses.
- Medicinal products, substances, medicinal herb material, and Investigational medicinal products shall be transported in accordance with the GDP rules approved by the Authorized Body. The GDP rules approved by the Authorized Body shall be posted on the official website of the Authorized Body.
- The transit transportation of medicinal products, substances, medicinal herb material, and Investigational medicinal products shall be regulated by the customs regulation of the Republic of Armenia.
Essential Medicines:
According to WHO the below link is the list of essential medicines:
Specific regulations or restrictions on importing medical supplies or pharmaceutical into Amenia:
According to the RA law “on Medicines” article 21 the import of medical products, active substances, herbal and investigational medical products are subject to the authorization of the ministry of health in accordance with the HS codes specifies in point 10 of the decree no 202-N of the government of Armenia dated Feb 28, 2019.
According to the RA Law “On Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic substances” the import of narcotic drugs psychotropic substances and the precursors are subject to special licensing and approval by the MoH.
According to the RA Law “on Medical aid and services to the population” (article 47.2) the import of medical devices, in alignment with the HS codes indicated in the decree No.429-N of the government of the republic of Armenia dated March 30 2023 is subject to the authorization of the MOH.
Import of medicines for personal use imported by a carrier or by international postal deliveries in the name of a natural person without a certificate shall be permitted once during the given calendar year in the amount of “up to 5 units, three consumer packages each”.
In order to import the medicines, the data on the natural person and on medicines shall be record-registered by the customs body in the unified automated information system of the customs body, by carrying out control over the periodicity of import.
Until the introduction of the possibility of record-registration of the data on the natural person and on medicines in the unified automated information system of the customs body, the record-registration of these data shall be carried out by the employees of the customs body who are vested with appropriate powers, in a new, separated system of record-registration. In case of exceeding the quantities prescribed by this point, it shall be necessary to obtain an authorisation from the Authorised Body and an import certificate in accordance with points 49-52 of this Procedure.
Restricted Items (materials or Drugs) that require special permits or approval for importation:
The lists (List N2, N3, N4) are approved by the RA government decree No. 1129-N of August 21,2003 and RA government Decree NO. 335-N of March 31, 2016, which are publicly available in below links:
https://www.arlis.am/DocumentView.aspx?DoclD=154533 https://www.arlis.am/DocumentView.aspx?Doc1D=124057
Prohibited substances or drugs
The lists are defined by the RA government decree No. 1129-N of august 21 2003 and is publicly available (list 1 of drugs and psychotropic substances, the circulation of which is prohibited in the territory of republic of Armenia except for research and development purposes.
https://www.arlis.am/DocumentView.aspx?DoclD=154533
Documents and certifications required for the importation of medical supplies or pharmaceuticals:
For the importation of medical products and active substances, herbal substances and investigational medicinal products, a wholesale license and an import certificate issued by the ministry of health are required.
For the importation of the narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and their precursors a special import/wholesale license and an import authorisation issued by the ministry of health is required.
For the importation of medical devices an import certificate issued by the ministry of health is required
Medical devices:
If the pharma-grade equipment is considered as a medical device, the circulation should be done according to the regulation of medical devices.
Calibration is done by the national body of standards and metrology ministry of economy of the republic of Armenia.
https://www.armstandard.am/%20en/page/history
For more information on regulatory departments and quality control laboratories’ contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.3 Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List
Fuel Quality Control:
The quality of fuel is checked during importing process, quality is checked in accordance to former Soviet standard requirement Gost. Testing laboratory of Petroleum products of “National Institute of Standards” CJSC is accredited 2009-12-28, accreditation certificate N AST-001. Q-0035-2009, identification designation E 09.
Testing laboratory of Petroleum products carries out testing:
- for conformity assurance;
- on demand of legal entity and individual;
- on demand of governmental authorities and non-governmental organizations.
Testing laboratory of Petroleum products is accredited according to the requirements of HST ISO/IEC 17025-2005 “General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories”.
Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies:
Bureau Veritas RUS JSC
Baltic Control A/S
GLD Inspection
Stewart Nordic Inspection Ltd.
Armenian Branch of SGS Inspection Services Limited
MAVAS Group
Armenia - 1.3 Customs Information
The State Revenue Committee is a tax and customs authority established under the RA laws “On Tax Service,” “On Customs Regulations” and “On Customs Service.”
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Customs Code substantially controls Armenia’s foreign trade regime and customs regulations.
In 2001, customs department was split from the Ministry of State Revenues and the State Customs Committee of the Government of Armenia was formed. However, by the presidential decree NH-226-N of August 20, 2008, State Customs Committee and State Tax Service of the Government of the Republic of Armenia were re-organized into State Revenue Committee of the Government of Armenia through a merger. The below diagram demonstrates the organizational structure of the State Revenue Committee concerning the Tax Service and Customs Service.
The regional customs houses are customs entities where the goods and means of transportation/vehicles transferred by the organizations registered in the customs zone of activity of the given regional customs house are processed. Each regional customs house has some customs points under its subordination. The customs points are customs entities where goods and vehicles conveyed by physical persons undergo final processing, as well as goods and vehicles conveyed by legal entities undergo registration and initial customs processing (in case of import and transit) or registration and release (in case of export and transit).
Contacts:
Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The Call Centre is available on working days from 09:00 till 18:00 and can be reached at the phone numbers 08000 1008 and +(374) 60 844 444
General Department of the RA SRC Secretariat +374 (60) 84 46 57
General Department of the RA SRC Secretariat +374 (60) 84 46 59
Duties and Tax Exemption
- VAT - 20% from customs value (cost of goods plus transport cost) Import
- Duty an average 10% for specified goods
- Road Tax
- Ecology Tax
- Goods and services recognized as humanitarian assistance within the framework of humanitarian aid programs are exempt from all duties and taxes
- Generally, all imported goods to Republic of Armenia are subject for duties, however in order not to pay the duties for humanitarian assistance, as per local legislation, importer has to request prior to arrival of the goods to humanitarian assistance central committee, to explain purpose of imported.
In order to get HACC (Humanitarian Assistance Central Committee) approval prior of arrival of goods, letter request with supporting docs (cargo docs, distribution plan) should be submitted to HACC.
Copy of recognition letter should be submitted to Head of Customs before declaring goods.
Clearing cargo with incomplete documentation is not possible, in case of any missing documentation, goods could be unloaded at the bonded warehouse (or in case of big shipment or humanitarian assistance) in consignee's warehouse, however consignees do not have right to use goods until issue with docs are solved and clearance is done. Best before date of commodity, as per local legislation is a must on any kind of packaging, including bags. Usually as per law printing should be in Armenian as well, however for humanitarian assistance, issue with Armenian language was waived.
Since 2015 the Republic of Armenia became a member of Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The EAEU introduces the free movement of goods, capital, services and people and provides for common policies in macroeconomic sphere, transport, industry and agriculture, energy, foreign trade and investment, customs, technical regulation, competition and antitrust regulation. One of the main features of the Union is that there is no customs clearance required for the goods received from other member countries, which are Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Belarus. For goods imported from EAEU, special tax forms need to be filled in and presented to the Tax Authorities: Import Declaration and a Statement on Import of Goods.
For contact information regarding government custom authorities, please follow the link below:
Emergency Response:
[Note: This section contains information which is related and applicable to ‘crisis’ times. These instruments can be applied when an emergency is officially declared by the Government. When this occurs, there is usually a streamlined process to import goods duty and tax free.]
In the following table, state which of the following agreements and conventions apply to the country and if there are any other existing ones
Agreements / Conventions Description |
Ratified by Country? (Yes / No) |
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WCO (World Customs Organization) member |
Yes - Date: 30th June 1992 |
Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention |
Yes - Date: 25th April 2003 |
OCHA Model Agreement |
Yes |
Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) |
Yes |
Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration) |
Member of BSEC (Black Sea Economic Cooperation) Date: May 1st, 1999 Member of EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union) Date: January 2nd, 2015
The United Nations in Armenia and the Ministry of Emergency Situations in Armenia holds a Customs Facilitation Agreement, a bilateral agreement allowing the expedition of the import, export, and transit of relief consignments and possessions of relief personnel in the event of disasters and emergencies. |
Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response):
[Note: This section should contain information on the usual duties & taxes exemption regime during non-emergency times, when there is no declared state of emergency and no streamlines process (e.g. regular importations/development/etc.).]
- Single Administrative Document (SAD) is completed based on this document.
- Goods and vehicle declaration is automated and is implemented by ASYCUDA system.
- Before starting declaration process the importer has the right to observe and measure goods and vehicles and take samples if permitted by customs bodies on condition that they will be included in the submitted declaration.
- Goods and vehicles are declared in the custom house by the following sequence:
- Registering a SAD
- Accepting a SAD
- Selectivity
- Payment
- Goods Release
SAD Registration
Based on the submitted documents the declarant fills out the corresponding fields in the SAD. The completed SAD is registered in the automated system.
The registered SAD is checked and signed by the declarant and stamped with the organization seal and is submitted to the authorized person in the custom house, i.e. to the estimating inspector
Amendments and supplements to the customs declaration are made before it is accepted by the authorized customs officer.
Accepting a SAD
Customs bodies check the accuracy of the order of filling out the SAD, the completeness and validity of submitted documents, the accuracy of applying the customs value method, etc.
After the documents are checked the declarant is notified about the responsibility he/she bears in case incorrect information is provided and only after that the SAD is estimated and accepted.
The estimated SAD is sealed with inspector’s personal seal, and the declarant signs and seals the document with the seal of the organization. The estimated SAD is considered to be accepted by customs bodies. It is a legal document starting from the moment it is accepted, and the declarant bears a responsibility for the inaccuracy of information declared by him.
Selectivity
After estimating the SAD, further declaration direction is automatically selected by ASYCUDA SAD can be selected by:
Red Passage - declared freight is subject to detailed inspection
Yellow Passage - declared freight is subject to partial inspection
Green Passage - declared freight is released without inspection
Payment
The declarant pays customs fees calculated in the SAD. All documents necessary for customs payments are to be completed, namely budget transfer notice of customs fees and customs fee receipt.
The SAD and the other above-mentioned documents are sealed by inspector’s seal.
Goods Release
In case red and yellow passages are selected, declared goods are inspected according to the procedures defined by the law, and correspondence between goods indicated in the SAD and actually existing goods is checked.
In case there is no correspondence between the information mentioned in the declaration and actual goods, a protocol regarding the violation of customs regulations is prepared in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Armenia.
The declarant submits documents (a certificate of correspondence or about origin, etc.) provided by authorized bodies in case there is a necessity of non-tariff regulation defined by the legislation of the Republic of Armenia.
Declared goods are subject to veterinary, sanitary and other type of control provided by the state bodies of the RA, in case there is the necessity for it. After having inspected goods (red and yellow passages) in case information declared corresponds to actually existing goods, the freight is released by making an appropriate note on the SAD.
Goods entering the Republic of Armenia within the framework of programs of humanitarian assistance or charity.
In the event of absence of direct reference in the legislation (including the international agreements of the Republic of Armenia) to the nature of a program, the latter shall be classified as pertaining to humanitarian assistance, charity and technical (other) nature by the Authorized Body of the Government of the Republic of Armenia coordinating humanitarian assistance (HACC).
Organizational Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status |
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United Nations Agencies |
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Non Governmental Organizations |
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Exemption Certificate Application Procedure:
Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure |
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Generalities (include a list of necessary documentation) |
NGO should be registered as entity in Ministry of Justices. NGO should have approved plan for humanitarian assistance with defined targeted group. Request to HACC. According to Local legislation Humanitarian organization can obtain exemption for import duties and VAT Exemption is granted either by HACC (in case of NGO both local or international) or based on an agreement with Government |
Process to be followed (step by step or flowchart) |
Registration certificate Shipping documents including detailed packing list with weight, number etc. (Process time - one week) HACC recognition and Duty-free entry permission |
Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity)
|
Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicle & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
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Invoice |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Packing Lists |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes (detailed with number of pieces and weight) |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Other Documents |
Phytosanitary Certificate |
n/a |
Needs to be registered brand in Armenia |
Certificate of title or registration from origin |
n/a |
Import permission required from GoA |
Customs Clearance
General Information
Customs Information |
|
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Document Requirements |
Instruction of temporary import must be indicated on the invoice |
Embargoes |
None |
Prohibited Items |
Specific drugs, protected species, imitation and/or counterfeit material |
General Restrictions |
(GMO) commodities are not allowed into Armenia. The country has strict regulations prohibiting the import of GMO food products. The least shelf life required for food commodities to enter Armenia is at least six months. Additionally, the best before date must be displayed on the packaging. This ensures that the food products are safe for consumption for a reasonable period after entering the country |
Customs Clearance Document Requirements
Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity)
|
Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
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D&T Exemption Certificate |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Invoice |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Packing Lists |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Phytosanitary Certificate |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Other Documents |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
Transit Regime
The customs regime of transit shipment in Armenia is considered transportation of goods under customs control between two customs points without modification of the bill of lading. Transit shipment regime implies:
- No customs payments
- That the goods shall be transported from one customs point of destination to another within a ten-day period maximum and submission to customs bodies for temporary custody within the specified period in case of force majeure
- Exception of changes other than natural deterioration or changes caused by the transportation or storage under abnormal conditions.
- Obligatory customs accompanying in cases stipulated by the Rep of Armenia government if otherwise is not stipulated customs code.
There is government established list of goods that are prohibited to be transported through the Rep of Armenia territory. Those goods transportation through the Rep of Armenia territory shall be subject of licensing and the order of implementation. Carrier who arrange transit transportation of goods and means of transportation through the Rep of Armenia territory:
- Should incur liability for transit shipment of goods and means of transportation under the ‘transit shipment’ regime according to this code and other legal acts.
- In case of alienation, lost or not reaching to the customs point, or leaving the Rep of Armenia customs territory of goods and means of transportation without permission of the Customs Authorities, the carrier shall be obliged to pay the customs payments stipulated by "imported for free circulation" regime within 10 days following the date stipulated for the transit shipment and pay the penalties stipulated by the legislation in the event of failure to pay customs payments within the specified period.
- In case the goods are destroyed or lost irrevocably in consequence of force-majeure circumstances, or undergone natural deterioration, or are damaged due to transportation under abnormal conditions, or actions or idleness of the RA State authorities and officials and that fact is stated with the relevant documents.
Since 2008 the Customs committee has started to encourage all organizations importing or exporting goods in Armenia to use licensed customs brokers to conduct clearance process
Currently almost all transport companies either have their own employee who have license to do clearance or have a contract with small companies who are providing such services
Armenia Customs Additional Information
The United Nations in Armenia and the Ministry of Emergency Situations in Armenia signed a Customs Facilitation Agreement, a bilateral agreement allowing the expedition of the import, export, and transit of relief consignments and possessions of relief personnel in the event of disasters and emergencies. This marks a major step forward in strengthening preparedness and a pioneering initiative for others in the region.
Armenia’s vulnerability to natural disasters led the Armenian Government to prioritize the rapid deployment of international aid in emergency situations by lowering customs barriers.
This Agreement will allow aid consignments (including search and rescue teams, search dog teams, and mobile medical units), high technology emergency communication equipment, and other emergency relief items a speedy import/export and transit into the country in the event of a disaster requiring external assistance. along with vital information shared by natural authorities, enable UN agencies, intergovernmental, governmental, and non-governmental organizations as well as other humanitarian actors to quickly contact appropriate National Customs Authorities to bring in relief consignments for saving lives and reducing the suffering of the affected people.
Focal points for information
Since 2008 the humanitarian community in Armenia has outsourced customs clearance services to licensed brokers, customs clearance agencies include:
- GOSSELIN YEREVAN" Armenian-Belgian Joint Venture, Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) Phone +37491402445 Point of contact Vahram M. Jotyan, Director E mail yerevan@gosselinarmenia.com
- TRANSIMPEX" Limited Liability Company (LLC) Point of Contact Artur V. Abovyan, Director Phone +374-60-657070 http://www.transimpex.am
- “ARA AMIRYAN" Limited Liability Company (LLC), Point of Contact Ara Amiryan Phone +37491421530 e mail: araamiryan@gmail.com
In addition to above list there are several customs clearance agent available as per link https://www.spyur.am/en/business_directory/bd/9433
Customs Information by Entry Point
Each point of entry is equipped with customs office, immigration office and border authorities. Below are three main land entry points with description.
Entry Point Details: Bagradashen |
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Land |
Bagratashen, border with Georgia |
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Name of Customs Officer in Charge |
N/A |
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Title |
Shift leader |
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Address |
Bagratashen Village |
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Operating Hours |
0900 – 1800 |
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Telephone Number |
+374 (60) 54 44 44 |
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Web |
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Languages of Correspondence |
Armenian, Russian English (basic) |
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Entry Point Details: Agarak |
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Land |
Agarak, border with Iran |
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Name of Customs Officer in Charge |
N/A |
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Title |
Shift leader |
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Address |
Agarak Town of Syunik marz |
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Operating Hours |
0900 – 1800 |
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Telephone Number |
+374 10 285 452 |
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Web |
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Languages of Correspondence |
Armenian, Russian, English (basic) |
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Warehouse |
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Official customs warehouses in Armenia as of September 2019. All goods crossing customs border are assigned to one of below customs warehouses where customs clearance inspection should be done. All warehouses are equipped with scale, space for unloading / loading, labourers, fork lifts. |
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Name of Warehouse |
Location / Address |
Telephone |
Rail Access |
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Yes |
No |
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Urban Logistics service |
62, 23 Araratyan St, Yerevan |
No |
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Apaven |
43 Araratyan Street, Yerevan, Armenia |
+374 10 464 499 |
Yes |
|
Uratu OJSC |
12 Arin Berd Street, Yerevan, Armenia |
+374 10 474 631 |
Yes |
|
Firma New |
Kotayk Marz Arinj, Armenia |
+374 10 285 348 |
No |
|
Hayk CJSC |
11 Arin Berd Street, Yerevan, Armenia |
+374-11-252000 |
Yes |
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Zangezur Terminal |
Kapan Gortsaranayin St, Yerevan, Armenia |
+374 28 566 500 |
No |
|
Trans Alians |
90 Araratyan Street, Yerevan, Armenia |
+374 10 52 95 98 |
Yes |
|
Zvartnots Cargo Terminal |
Zvartnots Cargo Terminal, Yerevan Airport, Armenia |
+374 10 493 000 Ext: 71-12 |
No |
|
MetXim |
15/1 Artashat Highway Yerevan, Armenia |
+374-10-287576 +374-10-287633 |
Yes |
Customs Information and Document Requirements
Clearing System
• Import/export completed by the organisation should clear goods only at the customs houses were the organisation is registered
• Since majority of international organisations are registered in capital of Armenia, all goods arriving by surface should be cleared at Araratyan customs house goods arriving by air can be cleared at Zvartnots customs house
• At border crossing points, customs officers checking the documents and issue transit documents, to the regional customs house.
• Note: there is deadline for completing the customs clearance on each transit declaration which is normally 10 days, in case it is not completed within this time there is a customs penalty.
For detailed information please check the following link with interactive map - Republic of Armenia Customs Service
Armenia - 2 Logistics Infrastructure
Overview
According to the last Logistics Performance Index (LPI) evaluated and published by the World Bank in 2023, Armenia ranked 97th out of 140 countries, with its 2.5 LPI rate.
In general, intra-country logistics infrastructure is in a quite good condition: all the roads are passable, and shipment prices are very competitive, with no or very little late deliveries. However, the LPI ranking of Armenia is not high. Being a landlocked country and having closed borders with 2 of its 4 neighbours, the only current access points to Armenia by land are road and rail links with Georgia in the north and road access with Iran in the south of the country. The northern and southern parts of the country, which provide the sole communication routes to Georgia and Iran are mountainous with many winding passes. Weather conditions in these areas during the winter months (late October to the end of March) can result in difficult vehicular traffic, with snow, ice and fog common on high passes. The result is high transport costs, particularly for traded goods, and expensive infrastructure development and maintenance.
Currently, about 30,000 containers (70% of them 40 feet long) are imported annually through Georgia’s port of Poti on the Black Sea. Railway transport handles about 30% of them, Majority of containers are transported by private transport companies, who have branches in Georgia and Armenia. There are considerably small volumes of cargo transported to/from Iran.
There is a big project on-going in Armenia to improve the infrastructure. The North-South Road Corridor Investment Program is a huge infrastructural program that aims to connect the south of the country with the north through the 556 km long Meghri-Yerevan-Bavra road 1in full compliance with the European standards. The construction of this strategically important road will ensure a safe travel from the southern border of Armenia up to the Georgian border and further to the ports of the Black Sea, will allow cargo and passenger transportation in compliance with the European standards, will provide serious development opportunities to all human settlements in Armenia from the south to the north. Its implementation period was planned to be from 2009 to 2017. However, the road is still under construction and specific deadlines for road construction completion had not been announced.
Air cargo movement is limited due to high cost and limited number of cargo airplanes flying to/ from Armenia.
Export from Armenia mainly agricultural products are done by tracks through Georgia to Russia.
Armenia - 2.1 Port of Poti (Georgia)
Port Overview
Being a landlocked country and the subject of a trade embargo by 2 of its 4 neighbors, the Georgian port of Poti serves as a European gateway for international trade in Armenia.
Port Poti is on a plain, where the Rioni River empties into the Black Sea, 265 km northwest of Tbilisi, with its geographical location representing a crossroad of the Caucasian corridor.
Poti Port is the largest seaport in Georgia, handling liquids, dry bulk, 80% of Georgia’s container traffic, and passenger ferries. The multi-purpose facility has 15 berths, a total quay length of 2,900 meters, more than 20 quay cranes, and 17 km of rail track.
Nowadays the port is equipped with modern cargo handling facilities and in line with European standards. The port has open and closed warehouses and supportive constructions, The port consists of an outer roadstead and an inner harbor. The inner harbor, which is protected by breakwaters, consists of 4 basins approached by a channel.8 cargo handling complexes located at 15 berths of the “northern port” and “inner basin, passenger station, and berths for the fishing fleet, with a total berth length of 2,900m and more than 20 quay cranes. Sea Port of Poti has all the conditions to satisfy clients’ different requirements regarding cargo and passenger carriage.
Poti is the principal port for the transshipment of cargo to and from Central Asia and the Trans-Caspian district, handling liquid and dry bulk, ferries as well as containers. It is also the shipping port for the export of manganese ore from the Caucasian and Chiaturi regions.
Port website: Our Port - APM Terminals
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
|
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Country |
Georgia |
Province or District |
SAMEGRELO -Zemo Svaneti |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
POTI |
Port's Complete Name |
PORT POTI |
Latitude |
42.15406 |
Longitude |
41.66006 |
UN/LOCODE |
GEPTI |
Managing Company or Port Authority
|
APM Terminals Poti |
Management Contact Person |
APM Terminals Poti
Poti New Terminal Consortium (PNTC)
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Kutaisi International Airport Airlines: WizzAir, FlyArystan, Red Wings, Pegasus, Belavia, and AK Air Georgia
|
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
APM Terminals Poti
JSC Poti Sea Port Corporation
I/N 215080999
Legal address: 38 D. Aghmashenebeli Str. Poti 4400 Georgia
Tel: + 995 493 27 77 77.
Operates 24 hrs a day, all year around. closed on the following public holidays.
January 1, January 7, January 19, March 3, March 8, April 9, Moveable - Eastern Orthodox Good Friday, Great Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday of Bright Week (On Bright Monday, the Georgian Orthodox Church serves Liturgy for Dismissals), May 9, May 12, May 26, August 28, October 14, November 23.
Email: customerservicepoti@apmterminals.com
Administration: Email: AdministrationPoti@apmterminals.com
https://www.apmterminals.com/en/poti/practical-information/shipping-lines
Poti New Terminal Consortium (PNTC)
Poti Sea Port Corporation (PSPC) and Poti New Terminals Consortium (PNTC) signs a Memorandum of Understanding. Accordingly, The New Bulk Cargo Terminal has a capability to process more than one million tons of different types of dry bulk cargos annually and will expand new opportunities for Georgian transit corridor.
Tsereteli St. 116th.
Business Center Didube Plaza Post code: 0119, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: (995 32) 35 71 73
Service:
- Passenger ferries,
- Tugboat Services are provided by SVITZER. Svitzer Azimuth Sterndrive (ASD) tugboats significantly improve harsh weather operating capabilities and night time navigation through the entrance channel. These advanced tugboats provide customers with enhanced night-time navigation and safer towage during harsh weather conditions. This translates into faster turn times for vessels, more berthing windows to fit last minute changes to sailing schedules and the opportunity to welcome even longer, larger vessels. Pilotage is done by the State Authorities. All other Marine Services are carried out by APM Terminals Poti.
- Barge, Break Bulk and Out of Gauge (OOG): APM Terminals Poti handles all kinds of dry cargo, including containers, break bulk, bulk, rail, ferry, and RORO cargo.
- Ro-Ro: All kinds of wheeled vehicles can be handled, from personal cars to high and heavy cargo.
- Container Services
- Phytosanitary Inspection and veterinary inspections can be arranged from cross-docking and reloading operations for transnational business.
- On-dock Rail – connecting the port to the Georgian Railway network, as well as to the markets of Armenia.
- Verified Gross Mass Weighing in full compliance with IMO requirements.
- Warehouse and Storage Solutions
- Cross Docking: APM Terminals Poti offers a covered facility for the stripping and cross-docking of containers into trucks and vice-versa.
- Storage
- Stripping and stuffing: All containerized cargo can be stripped and stuffed in the APM Terminals Poti Container Yard.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
Seasonal Constraints
|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
---|---|---|
Rainy Season |
No |
October - May |
Major Import Campaigns |
N/A |
N/A |
Handling Figures for 2023 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
1300 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
400,000 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2023 |
|
---|---|
Bulk (MT) |
8 million |
Break bulk (MT) |
n/a |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://www.apmterminals.com/en/poti/services/tariffs
https://www.apmterminals.com/en/poti/practical-information/hours-of-operation
Port tariffs are determined in accordance with the Maritime Code of Georgia, Civil Code of Georgia, Georgian law and other legislative acts relating to transport rules and regulations according to the legislative normative act.
Tariffs are established according to the vessel conditional volume, which is determined with international measurement certificate or according to - LOA of vessel, breadth and molded depth.
Barges, or floating objects combination volumes are determined as sum of separate elements. All charges for services should be paid by forwarder (ship-owner, freighter) or by vessel agent before any vessel leaves from port. In the case of non-payment of service tariffs and fines, the Port Administration Office will provide written notice and the Harbour Master who is permitted to refuse permission for the vessel to leave the port. Lighter ships, which carry out loading operations on internal and external roadstead, pay tariffs according to the lighter volume, which will be given at time of vessel call in port and will receive at time of leaving the port.
Services which are conducted during holidays incur a 25% surcharge for every vessel
Holidays are defined according to the labour law of Georgia. All kinds of service should be in detail decoded in the bill presented to ship-owner, included service carried out during the holidays. For the calculation of service fees, times rounded-up for each 30 minutes. Therefore, less than 30 minutes will be counted as half an hour and more than 30 minutes will be charged as 1 hour. Payment of tonnage, channel, berthing, sanitary inspection service and watchman tariffs are carried out once and will be paid per operation, by which a vessel arrived to the port. The navigation regimes are established for tariff award:
National Transporting – refers to vessels under the flag of Georgia, which carries out a navigation in Azov and Black Sea Basin between the ports of Georgia and CIS.
Vessels with privilege or national regime – refers to vessels, under the flag of Georgia that have concluded an agreement regarding commercial navigation and the vessels under the flag of Georgia as well, which carry out a navigation not in CIS countries.
Vessels with regular regime – refer to vessels, under the flag of Georgia has not concluded an agreement regarding a commercial navigation. For all tariff calculations, for those oil carrier (OBO) vessels and tankers, that have double bottom, double board or insulated ballast tanks (containers), their conditional volume is multiplied on coefficient -0.85, in case the vessel (agent) presents the International Certificate (IOPP) - to avoid the sea from oil pollution.
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
8 |
154-264 |
8-12.5 |
n/a |
Container Berth |
1 |
211 |
8.25 |
n/a |
Silo Berth |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Berthing Tugs |
1-2 engine x 1,775 HP 1-2 engine x 1,200 HP 1-2 engine x 600 HP 1-2 engine x 480 HP |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Water Barges |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
8, 9, 10 ( see below drawing Nº 1) |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
8, 9, 10 ( see below drawing Nº 1) |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
(see below drawing Nº 1) |
Other Imports |
(see below drawing Nº 1) |
Port Handling Equipment
Currently the Port is a separate business entity and is operating its own equipment as private company.
Equipment |
Available
|
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
Yes |
20; Capacity – 358 MT |
n/a |
Container Gantries |
Yes |
3; Capacity – 120 MT |
n/a |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
3; Capacity - 138 MT |
n/a |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
8; Capacity – 360 MT |
n/a |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
4 |
n/a |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
Transtainer |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
Forklifts |
Yes |
8; Capacity – 60 MT |
n/a |
Port of Poti: Berthing Details
Berth No |
Length (m) |
Draft (m) |
Specialized for handling |
Equipped with |
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1 |
200 |
12.5 |
Liquid Oil Products |
Liquid Oil handling Terminal |
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2 |
185 |
12.5 |
Rail, Cars, Trucks & Containers |
Ferry Terminal 2x 20 mt cranes |
||
3 |
215 |
8.5 |
Metals, Equipment, Pipes |
5 cranes up to 20 mt capacity |
||
4 |
440 |
6.5 |
Fertilizer & General cargo |
2 cranes up to 20 mt capacity |
||
5 |
173 |
8.5 |
General Cargo |
2 cranes up to 20 mt capacity |
||
6 |
220 |
9.7 |
Metal Scrap |
2 cranes up to 20 mt capacity |
||
7 |
210 |
8.2 |
Container Terminal |
3 cranes up to 40 mt capacity |
||
8 |
220 |
9.7 |
Grain Bulk & General Cargo |
3 cranes up to 20 mt capacity |
||
9 |
220 |
8.0 |
Grain Bulk & General Cargo |
3 cranes up to 6 mt capacity |
||
10 |
220 |
8.0 |
Grain Bulk & General Cargo |
3 cranes up to 20 mt capacity |
||
11 |
220 |
8.0 |
Grain Bulk & General Cargo |
n/a |
||
12 |
260 |
8.0 |
Ro-Ro Passenger Terminal |
n/a |
||
13 |
97 |
8.5 |
Ro-Ro Passenger Terminal |
n/a |
||
14 |
240 |
8.5 |
Dish of fishing fleet |
n/a |
||
Port of Poti: Port Specifications
|
|
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Pilot Boats |
2 |
|
||||
Water Barges |
1 |
|
||||
Police Boats |
1 |
|
||||
Anti-pollution Boats |
1 |
|
||||
Speed Boats |
2 |
|
Container Facilities
The port has one designated container terminal (terminal No. 7) and each major/ international container lines represented in Port Poti such as Maersk, MSC, CMA/CGM, Zim, Happag Lyods have their own terminals outside of port.
container Facilities |
20ft (TEU’s) |
40ft (FEU’s) |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Stations (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
Number of CFS |
3 |
3 |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
Number of Stations (connection points) |
1 |
1 |
Containerized Cargo Handling Charges |
|
|
Discharge, loading, shifting within the hold or shifting on deck without landing |
€48 |
€60 |
Containers handled via a conventional ship |
€23 |
€30 |
Containers handled on a Ro-Ro basis |
n/a |
n/a |
Empty Containers |
n/a |
n/a |
Transhipment containers, overland containers, containers shipped & re-landed or landed & re-shipped or shifted from hold to hold |
€23 |
€30 |
Port Security
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
Normal (1) |
Police Boats |
1 |
Fire Engines |
N/A |
2.2 Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/
Domestic airports or air strips have not functioning since the collapse of the Soviet Union. The government is currently trying to recover at least one or two airports/airstrips which will be designated airports/air strips for the Ministry of Emergency Situations, recently airport in Stepanavan has been passed to MoEs. However, at this stage, both runway and building have to be completely renovated.
The executive state authority, administrating civil aviation in the Republic of Armenia is General Department of Civil Aviation (GDCA). The GDCA supervises aviation services and aviation infrastructures that operate in the Republic of Armenia, as well as introduces consultancy and suggestions on the state policies in the aviation sector to the Government of the Republic of Armenia
The main objectives and functions of GDCA are:
- Realization of the state administration in civil aviation and non-military state aviation
- Preparation, development, and negotiation of the principles of the state policies related to the rights of internal and international air navigation, as well as of international agreements referring to these rights and submission to the Government of the Republic of Armenia for approval.
- Definition, regulation, and monitoring of civil aviation activities, including the operation of airports and navigation services, as well as of the safety and operational requirements of ground equipment and various services in the sphere of aviation to ensure their compliance to the requirements of the legislation and the International Agreements of the Republic of Armenia.
- Realization of control and monitoring of the operators of civil aviation, as well as of the activities and provided services and their quality, the flight and aviation safety to ensure their permanent compliance with the current requirements of the Legislation of the Republic of Armenia
- Regulation of the air traffic services, as well as aeronautical communication and aeronautical information services of the civil aviation in peacetime in compliance with the present Law.
- Development, approval and introduction in the field of civil aviation of the regulations ensuring fulfilment of the requirements of the International Agreements of the Republic of Armenia, Legislation of the Republic of Armenia, and the documents of the international aviation organizations, if the latter refer, or may refer to the objectives of military aviation, coordinating these activities with the Authorized State Government Body in the sphere of protection.
- In compliance with law, to issue corresponding certificates, licenses, and permits for all aviation activities; organization of corresponding examinations, tests and monitoring activities with involvement of corresponding experts as needed.
- Expert investigations of aviation accidents and incidents in the sphere of civil aviation (accidents and incidents investigation); analysis of the existing ideas on safety (security) issues and provision of the corresponding information to the providers of aviation services aimed at prevention of accidents in future.
- Introduction and implementation of the Republic of Armenia National Program for aviation security
- Coordination of search and rescue services in case of the aircraft accidents, which did not cause secondary consequences.
- Collection, analysis, and evaluation of statistical data on financial and production activities of aircraft and airport operators in the civil aviation sector
- Bringing to administrative account the responsible persons for violation of the rules and regulations of flight and aviation safety in the sphere of civil aviation.
- Implementation of other goals reserved to it under the Republic of Armenia legislation.
- General Department of Civil Aviation may realize the control of the aviation services and the infrastructure stipulated by the Concession Agreement only over the realization of safety and security requirements of ICAO and other international organizations to which the Republic of Armenia is a partner.
- Inspections regarding the Concessionaires are realized only over the compliance of safety and security requirements of ICAO and other international organizations to which the Republic of Armenia is a partner.
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
Single non-scheduled flights may be operated to/from the Republic of Armenia upon permission granted by the General Department of Civil Aviation (GDCA). To operate a single non-scheduled air service the aircraft operator at least 72 hours before the flight departure time shall submit to the GDCA an Application with attached necessary documents required for getting the permission. The Application for getting air traffic permission (single non-scheduled air transportation) shall include the following information:
- name of the aircraft operator or the organization operating the private flight, location, all numbers for communications; ICAO three-letter designator code of the aircraft operator and flight number.
- State of registry of the aircraft.
- Aircraft type, nationality, and registration marks.
- Purpose of flight.
- Route of the flight (entry and exit points) in the airspace of the Republic of Armenia; Departure aerodrome, arrival aerodrome in the Republic of Armenia, final aerodrome; Type of traffic (Passenger, cargo, combined);
- Load of the aircraft (number of passengers, weight, and nature of cargo); Date and time of the flight operation.
- Standard equipment of the aircraft.
- Form of payment for services and fees. In case of non-cash payment, indicate the name of the bank and the account number; The following documents shall be attached to the Application.
- copy of Air Operator Certificate with attached Annexes or special supplementary regulations on operations.
- copy of permission (license) granted by the aeronautical authorities of the State of registration of the aircraft operator for operation of the route mentioned in the Application if an issuance of such a document is prescribed by the legislation of this State.
- copy of airworthiness certificate and registration certificates of the aircraft, intended for air transportation mentioned in the Application.
- purpose of air transportation, data about the passengers (name, surname, citizenship and meeting party) and/or cargo (type of cargo, weight, nature, consignee and consignor) transported.
- copies of insurance certificates for passengers, baggage, cargo, third-party liabilities, intended for air transportation.
NOTE: ALL COPIES OF ABOVE DOCUMENTS SHALL BE CERTIFIED BY THE NOTARY OR THE CEO OF THE AIRCRAFT OPERATOR.
The GDCA may request additional documents or other information not specified in para above. The application shall be written in Armenian or Russian or English language. The application shall be made by the aircraft operator.
The operator intending to perform non-scheduled flights to/from the Republic of Armenia shall submit application to GDCA for permission to carry out such operations not less than: for series of non-scheduled flights - 14 full working days, and, for a single non-scheduled flight - 72 hours prior to the intended time of operation. Applications for such permits shall be submitted to the General Department of Civil Aviation.
Non-scheduled flights of foreign civil aircraft transiting the airspace of the Republic of Armenia without landing at the airports of the Republic of Armenia may be conducted without special permission.
2.2.1 Armenia Zvartnots International Airport
Airport Overview
Yerevan “Zvartnots” international airport, the main air gate, was put into operation in 1980.
Airport is located 10 km far from Yerevan. The geometric dimensions of the airport runway are 3850x56m. According to the international criteria the airport complies with “4D” class. The navigation system, installed in the airport, provides 30x300m meteorological minimum conditions for landing, which complies with ICAO CAT II.
In accordance with the RA legislation and international standards, the airport of “Zvartnots” airport is certified by the General Department of Civil Aviation at the government of the Republic of Armenia.
Currently the new terminal, which corresponds to the international standards and equipped with up-to-date technologies, is operating with its full capacity.
The main international carriers are: Aeroflot, Austrian Airlines, Air France, Alitalia, Fly Dubai, etc.
Airport operational and technical parameters make it possible to operate Boeing-747, Airbus- 310, IL-86, ANT-124, IL-62 and low-class airplanes.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Armenia |
Province or District |
Armavir District |
Nearest Town or City |
Yerevan 12.6 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
“Zvartnots” International Airport |
Latitude |
40.14728 |
Longitude |
44.39588 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
2,838 ft / 865 m |
IATA Code |
EVN |
ICAO Code |
UDYZ |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Zvartnots international airport |
Management Contact Person |
Sergey Avetisyan |
Open: Day only or 24 hrs |
24 HRS |
Number of Runways (including length and width) |
N/A |
Number of helipads, including dimensions |
N/A |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
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/ and https://www.airportdata.com/
Runways
The runway can accept aircrafts of capacity Antonov An-124, Airbus 380 and Boeing 747- 400. The airport terminals, passenger lounge and runways are maintained in perfect order to invite international flight round the year.
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3850 x 56 |
Orientation |
09: Approach 85º |
27: Approach 265º |
|
Surface |
80/F/C/X/T |
|
Asphalt/Concrete |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There is no designated helicopter pad at Zvartnots Airport. Landing at the airport would be just in case of emergency.
Helipad #1 |
|
---|---|
Present (Yes / No) |
yes |
Largest helicopter that can land |
No Limitation |
Width and Length (metres) |
51.9/41.55 |
Surface |
concrete |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
YES |
JET A-1 fuel |
YES |
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
YES |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
YES |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
YES |
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 |
Catering Services |
YES |
De-icing Equipment |
YES |
Base Operating Room |
YES |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
YES |
Airport Radar |
YES |
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 |
B-777, B-747, An-124, L-1011, MD-11, DC-10 |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B-777, B-747, An-124, L-1011, MD-11, DC-10 |
||
Total aircraft parking area (m²) |
142500 m² with 31 parking positions
Each parking area is 100 m x 150 m Aircraft are towed by tugs to the taxiways.
The runway, ramp and the loading areas are lit at night |
||
Storage Area (m3 and mt) |
10,000 m² 30,000 m³ |
||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
yes |
Max Capacity (mt) |
3000 |
Max Height (m) |
|
||
Loading Ramps |
YES / High Loader, Forklift, Conveyor Belt, Dollies,ClarkTug, Pallet Jack |
||
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) |
Can reach the upper deck of a B747 |
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Armenia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Storage Facilities
Zvartnots Cargo Terminal has been operating since 1998."Zvartnots” Cargo Terminal has: 10,000 m2 warehouse territory and capability to handle over 25,000 mt of cargo and more annually.
Various facilities for handling special cargo. Provides: Handling by applying state-of-the-art equipment 24-hour cargo handling, able to handle of all types of cargo, including AVI, DGR, HUM, PER, VAL, Warehouse is bonded warehouse, with customs terminal.
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
---|---|---|---|
|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
€6.00 |
€6.00 |
€6.00 |
Landing USD - $ |
1944.00 |
1944.00 |
1944.00 |
Night Landing USD - $ |
2333.00 |
2333.00 |
2333.00 |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
Minimum 1100.00 u up to 200 mt aircraft than 7.95 per MT |
Minimum 1100.00 u up to 200 mt aircraft than 7.95 per MT |
Minimum 1100.00 u up to 200 mt aircraft than 7.95 per MT |
Parking |
0.25 mt / hour |
0.25 mt / hour |
€0.20 mt / hour |
Handling Charges |
45.00 |
60.00 |
€54 |
GROUND HANDLING CARGO AIRCRAFT CHARGES
Charges are imposed based on the maximum take off weight of the cargo airplane
Basic Ground Handling Charges.
The basic ground handling fee (BASIC FEE) varies by cargo aircraft maximum take off weight as described in the following chart:
CARGO AIRCRAFT MAXIMUM TAKE OFF WEIGHT (US$)
a) 0 to 50 tons - 180
b) 51 to 100 tons - 220
c) 101 to 150 tons - 260
d) More than 150 tons - 300
The outlined basic fees include the following services to be rendered in accordance with the requirements of one cargo aircraft arrival and one aircraft departure:
- Marshalling
- Provide marshalling at arrival and/or departure. Parking
- Provide Position and/or remove wheelchocks.
- Provide Operate ground power unit, up to maximum 3 (three) continuous hours
- Loading and Unloading
- Provide or Operate passenger steps, 1 (one) per each occasion
- Provide crew transport between aircraft and airport terminals, 1 (one) bus per each flight
- Moving of Aircraft
- Provide tow-in and/or push-back tractor, 1 (one) per each occasion
- Towbar to be provided by the Carrier, or
- Towbar to be provided by the Handling Company
- Tow in and/or push back aircraft, 1 (one) per each occasion
- Provide wing-walker(s)
- Supplementary Services Charges
All services exceeding the basic provision contemplated for any given flight will be charged as Supplementary Services in addition to the BASIC FEE which applies for the flight according to the aircraft accommodation capability.
Aircraft Pushback Service required for a Narrow Body Aircraft Charge - in addition to that which is included in the BASIC FEE- is US$ 84 (United States of America Dollars Eighty Four) per each occasion.
Aircraft Pushback Service required for a Wide Body Aircraft Charge - in addition to that which is included in the BASIC FEE- is US$ 148 (United States of America Dollars One Hundred Forty Eight) per each occasion.
Towing of a Narrow Body Aircraft Charge is US$ 148 (United States of America Dollars One Hundred Forty Eight) per each hour or fraction there off.
Minimum Charge for Towing a Narrow Body Aircraft is one (1) hour at US$ 148 (United States of America Dollars One Hundred Forty Eight) .
Towing of a Wide Body Aircraft Charge is U$S 253 (United States of America Dollars Two Hundred Fifty Three) per each hour or fraction there off.
Minimum Charge for Towing a Wide Body Aircraft is one (1) hour at U$S 253 (United States of America Dollars Two Hundred Fifty Three) Hot water truck is charged US$ 250 (United States of America Dollars Two Hundred Fifty) per each hour or fraction.
De-Icing truck presence during all turn around time is charged US$ 60 (United States of America Dollars Sixty) per each hour or fraction.
For Cargo Aircraft Concentrates or Mixtures of ISO/SAE Type II Fluid in accordance to the European standards used for De-Icing/Anti-Icing Services and Snow/Ice Removal is charged US$ 4.50 per each liter.
Charge for each liter of warm water used for De-Icing/Anti-Icing for Cargo Aircraft is US$ 0.05.
Ground Air Start Unit Support Charge is U$S 195 (United States of America Dollars One Hundred Ninety Five) per each occasion.
De-Icing/Anti-Icing Services and Snow/Ice Removal According to the Carrier's Instructions Charge is on request, charged US$ 300 (United States of America Dollars Three Hundred) per each 30 minutes or fraction.
Passenger stairs price is US$ 10 (United States of America Dollars Ten) per each occasion.
Marshalling and provision of parking related services (provision and removing of wheel chocks, safety cones and pin) required for a Narrow Body Aircraft Charge - in addition to that which is included in the BASIC FEE - is US$ 65 (United States of America Dollars Sixty Five) per each occasion.
Marshalling and provision of parking related services (provision and removing of wheel chocks, safety cones and pin) required for a Wide Body Aircraft Charge - in addition to that which is included in the BASIC FEE- is US$ 95 (United States of America Dollars Ninety Five) per each occasion.
Use of Ground Power Unit, up to maximum 3 (three) continuous hours
Additional Ground Power Unit Support for cargo aircraft exceeding the maximum of three (3) continuous hours granted within the BASIC FEE, is charged US $ 100 (United States of America Dollars One Hundred)" per each hour or fraction thereof.
Handling in case of technical landing for other than commercial purposes will be charged at 50% ( fifty per cent) of the above rates, provided that a physical change of load is not involved.
Handling in case of return to ramp will not be charged extra, provided that a physical change of load is not involved.
Handling in case of return to ramp involving a physical change of load will be charged as for handling in case of technical landing in accordance with11.05.01.
Handling in case of a ferry flight will be charged at 70% (seventy per cent) of the above rates, provided that a physical change of load is not involved.
Additional charge for night service: all charges for all services described in this XII chapter rendered from 21.00 up to 7.00 am will be increased in 30% (thirty per cent)
Flight coordination/assistance upon request:
- Briefing coordination
- Catering coordination
- Crew visas coordination
- Fuel coordination
will be charged US$ 200 (United States of America Dollars Two Hundred) for turnaround.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
All services not included will be charged for at AIA rates.
DISBURSEMENTS
Any disbursements made by the Handling Company on behalf of the Carrier will be reimbursed by the Carrier at cost price plus an accounting surcharge of 30% (thirty percent).
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
Import Charges
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
---|---|---|
Handling Charge |
$0.082 Minimum cargo handling USD 35.00 |
|
Break Bulk Fee |
$0.082 |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
$0.082 |
|
Strong Room – per consignment |
$0.082 |
|
Cold Storage Fee |
$0.082 |
|
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
|
|
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
|
|
Storage per Day |
First 24 hours free then $0.01 |
n/a |
Export |
||
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
$0.082 Minimum cargo handling USD 35.00 |
|
Reconditioning passive Keep Cool boxes |
|
|
International Air Waybill |
$25 |
|
Local Air Waybill |
$10 |
|
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
$5 |
|
Air Way Bill Documentation |
$15 |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
$15 |
|
Storage Charges per Day |
$0.016 |
|
Storage Charges per Day for Keep Cool |
|
|
Security
The airport has its own security services which is reliable.
2.2.2 Armenia Shirak International Airport
Airport Overview
Gyumri “Shirak” airport has been in operation since 1961 and is the second international airport of the Republic of Armenia. The geometric dimensions of the aerodrome runway are 3220 x 45m. According to the international criteria the aerodrome complies with “4D” class. The navigation system, installed in the aerodrome, provides 60x550m meteorological minimum conditions for landing, which complies with ICAO CAT.
In accordance with the RA legislation and international standards the aerodrome of “Shirak” airport is certified by the General Department of Civil Aviation at the government of the Republic of Armenia.
Aerodrome of “Shirak” airport is a civil aerodrome of joint base. Aerodrome operational and technical parameters make it possible to operate Boeing-757, Airbus- 319(320), IL-76, TU-154 and low-class airplanes. “Shirak” airport can be used as an alternate to “Zvartnots” airport.
The surface of the aerodrome runway and taxiway “A” was repaired, and the aerodrome lighting system was modernized: new system IDMAN was installed. The runway surface capacity was improved.
The surface of aerodrome main taxiway, taxiway “B” and aircraft stands was repaired. From “Shirak” airport flights are carried out to Russian Federation.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Armenia |
Province or District |
Shirak District, Yerevan |
Nearest Town or City |
Gyumri (120 km) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
“Shirak” airport |
Latitude |
40.71667 |
Longitude |
43.83333 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
5,000 ft / 1,639 m |
IATA Code |
LWN |
ICAO Code |
UDSG |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
n/a |
Management Contact Person |
|
Open: Day only or 24 hrs |
From 6:00 to 18:00 |
Number of Runways (including length and width) |
|
Number of helipads, including dimensions |
|
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
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/ and https://www.airportdata.com/
Runways
The runway of “Shirak” airport is capable of accepting aircrafts of capacity Antonov An-124, Airbus 380 and Boeing 747- 400. The airport terminals, passenger lounge and runways are maintained in perfect order to invite international flight round the year.
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3220 x 45 |
Orientation |
02: Approach 24º |
20: Approach 204º |
|
Surface |
64/F/C/X/T |
Asphalt/ Concrete |
Helicopter Pad(s)
No helicopter pad. Landing at the airport would be just in case of emergency.
Helipad #1 |
|
---|---|
Present (Yes / No) |
No |
Largest helicopter that can land |
No Limitation Mi-26 |
Width and Length (metres) |
189 x 52 m |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
YES |
JET A-1 fuel |
YES |
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
no |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
No |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
YES |
Cargo terminal |
No |
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) |
Category: 6 |
Catering Services |
No |
De-icing Equipment |
YES |
Base Operating Room |
YES |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
YES |
Airport Radar |
YES |
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 |
B-757, A-321 |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
n/a |
||
Storage Area (m3 and mt) |
n/a |
||
Total aircraft parking area (m²) |
30,800 m² with 5 parking slots The runway, ramp and the loading areas are lit at night |
||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
No |
Max Capacity (mt) |
n/a |
Max Height (m) |
n/a |
||
Loading Ramps |
No |
||
Cargo Handling Equipment Available |
no |
||
Other Comments |
n/a |
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Armenia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Storage Facilities
No storage facilities at the airport
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
---|---|---|---|
|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
€6.00 |
€6.00 |
€6.00 |
Landing USD - $ |
€3.80 |
€760 for 1st 200 mt then
€5.30 for each additional mt |
€1,555 for 1st 350 mt then €7.30 for each additional mt |
Night Landing USD - $ |
€4.56 |
€912 for 1st 200 mt then
€6.36 for each additional mt |
€1,866 for 1st 350 mt then €8.76 for each additional mt |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
€4.94 |
€1185.6 for 1st 200 mt then €8.27 for each additional mt |
€2,426 for 1st 350 mt then €11.40 for each additional mt |
Parking |
€0.20 mt / hour |
€0.20
mt / hour |
€0.20
mt / hour |
Handling Charges |
€30 |
€45 |
€54 |
GROUND HANDLING CARGO AIRCRAFT CHARGES
Charges are imposed based on the maximum take off weight of the cargo airplane Basic Ground Handling Charges.
The basic ground handling fee (BASIC FEE) varies by cargo aircraft maximum take off weight as described in the following chart:
CARGO AIRCRAFT MAXIMUM TAKE OFF WEIGHT (US$)
a) 0 to 50 mt - 180
b) 51 to 100 mt - 220
c) 101 to 150 mt - 260
d) More than 150 mt - 300
The outlined basic fees include the following services to be rendered in accordance with the requirements of one cargo aircraft arrival and one aircraft departure:
- Marshalling
- Provide marshalling at arrival and/or departure. Parking
- Provide Position and/or remove wheelchocks.
- Provide Operate ground power unit, up to maximum 3 (three) continuous hours
- Loading and Unloading
- Provide or Operate passenger steps, 1 (one) per each occasion
- Provide crew transport between aircraft and airport terminals, 1 (one) bus per each flight Moving of Aircraft
- Provide tow-in and/or push-back tractor, 1 (one) per each occasion.
- Towbar to be provided by the Carrier, or
- Towbar to be provided by the Handling Company
- Tow in and/or push back aircraft, 1 (one) per each occasion.
- Provide wing-walker(s)
Supplementary Services Charges
All services exceeding the basic provision contemplated for any given flight will be charged as Supplementary Services in addition to the BASIC FEE which applies for the flight according to the aircraft accommodation capability.
Aircraft Pushback Service required for a Narrow Body Aircraft Charge - in addition to that which is included in the BASIC FEE- is US$ 84 (United States of America Dollars Eighty Four) per each occasion.
Aircraft Pushback Service required for a Wide Body Aircraft Charge - in addition to that which is included in the BASIC FEE- is US$ 148 (United States of America Dollars One Hundred Forty Eight) per each occasion.
Towing of a Narrow Body Aircraft Charge is US$ 148 (United States of America Dollars One Hundred Forty Eight) per each hour or fraction there off.
Minimum Charge for Towing a Narrow Body Aircraft is one (1) hour at US$ 148 (United States of America Dollars One Hundred Forty Eight) .
Towing of a Wide Body Aircraft Charge is U$S 253 (United States of America Dollars Two Hundred Fifty Three) per each hour or fraction there off.
Minimum Charge for Towing a Wide Body Aircraft is one (1) hour at U$S 253 (United States of America Dollars Two Hundred Fifty Three) Hot water truck is charged US$ 250 (United States of America Dollars Two Hundred Fifty) per each hour or fraction.
De-Icing truck presence during all turn around time is charged US$ 60 (United States of America Dollars Sixty) per each hour or fraction.
For Cargo Aircraft Concentrates or Mixtures of ISO/SAE Type II Fluid in accordance to the European standards used for De-Icing/Anti-Icing Services and Snow/Ice Removal is charged US$ 4.50 per each liter.
Charge for each liter of warm water used for De-Icing/Anti-Icing for Cargo Aircraft is US$ 0.05.
Ground Air Start Unit Support Charge is U$S 195 (United States of America Dollars One Hundred Ninety Five) per each occasion.
De-Icing/Anti-Icing Services and Snow/Ice Removal According to the Carrier's Instructions Charge is on request, charged US$ 300 (United States of America Dollars Three Hundred) per each 30 minutes or fraction.
Passenger stairs price is US$ 10 (United States of America Dollars Ten) per each occasion.
Marshalling and provision of parking related services (provision and removing of wheel chocks, safety cones and pin) required for a Narrow Body Aircraft Charge - in addition to that which is included in the BASIC FEE - is US$ 65 (United States of America Dollars Sixty Five) per each occasion.
Marshalling and provision of parking related services (provision and removing of wheel chocks, safety cones and pin) required for a Wide Body Aircraft Charge - in addition to that which is included in the BASIC FEE- is US$ 95 (United States of America Dollars Ninety Five) per each occasion.
Use of Ground Power Unit, up to maximum 3 (three) continuous hours
Additional Ground Power Unit Support for cargo aircraft exceeding the maximum of three (3) continuous hours granted within the BASIC FEE, is charged US $ 100 (United States of America Dollars One Hundred)" per each hour or fraction thereof.
Additional charge for night service: all charges for all services described in this XII chapter rendered from 21.00 up to 7.00 am will be increased in 30% (thirty per cent)
- Flight coordination/assistance upon request:
- Briefing coordination
- Catering coordination
- Crew visas coordination
- Fuel coordination
will be charged US$ 200 (United States of America Dollars Two Hundred) for turnaround.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
All services not included will be charged for at AIA rates.
DISBURSEMENTS
Any disbursements made by the Handling Company on behalf of the Carrier will be reimbursed by the Carrier at cost price plus an accounting surcharge of 30% (thirty per cent).
Security
The airport has its own security services which are reliable.
2.3 Armenia Road Network
Armenia has a relatively well-developed road network, serving all areas of its economy with 257.6 km of roads per 1,000 km2. Most of freight and passenger transport is made by road. The road network is 7,700 km long with 1,400 km of interstate roads, 2,520 km of regional roads and 3,780 km of local roads. Surface condition of these roads varies from excellent to fair, although all are passable. Many sections are dual carriageway. The southern half of the country is very mountainous and has only one single main road stretching from Vaik to Meghri on the Iranian border. Damage to this road due to an earthquake or landslide could severely affect transportation of supplies to the region. Secondary roads are in poor condition and local knowledge would be essential before dispatching any supplies along such routes. The average width of the main roads is from 6 to 8 m and the secondary roads up to around 5 m. The road surface is mainly asphalt. Most of the roads are open all year, however during the winter; the roads in the North (Shirak and Lori Marzes) and in the South (Synik) could be closed for shorter periods due to insufficient snow cleaning machinery. The heavy snow and fogs are mostly common from the end of January to the beginning of February.
From 1992 till nowadays road reconstruction and rehabilitation are one of main areas were government of Armenia is involved together with different international organizational and fund, such as World Bank and MCA (Millennium Challenges Account) and All Armenian Fund. With help of these organizations all major roads and now even smaller road has been reconstructed and some portions even completely rebuilt. Such as recently built tunnel between roads Sevan-Dilijan let to bypass certain mount passes. Overall road maintenance relies on Ministry of Transport and Communication of the Republic of Armenia.
Armenia has borders with Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Iran, but is only accessible overland through Georgia and Iran.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link 4.1 Government Contact List
Distance Matrix
Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km)
Yerevan |
Gyumri |
Vanadzor |
Goris |
Vardenis |
Ashotsk |
Meghri |
Idjevan |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yerevan |
- |
125 |
118 |
240 |
162 |
160 |
373 |
135 |
Gyumri |
125 |
- |
60 |
365 |
238 |
36 |
498 |
136 |
Vanadzor |
118 |
60 |
- |
368 |
166 |
92 |
491 |
76 |
Goris |
240 |
365 |
368 |
- |
402 |
400 |
133 |
375 |
Vardenis |
162 |
238 |
166 |
402 |
- |
274 |
535 |
156 |
Ashotsk |
160 |
36 |
92 |
400 |
274 |
- |
533 |
172 |
Meghri |
373 |
498 |
491 |
133 |
535 |
533 |
- |
508 |
Idjevan |
135 |
136 |
76 |
375 |
156 |
172 |
508 |
- |
Road Security
Public Safety is of major concern to the Republic of Armenia established in National Security Strategy of the Republic of Armenia. High level political interest in improving road safety clearly exists in Armenia, with the ambition to achieve the good practice road safety levels found in Europe. Armenia is firmly committed to improving its safety performance. In December 2005, a Presidential decree formed a multi-agency Task Force to develop proposals to address traffic management and safety issues and to develop proposals to reform the provision of traffic safety management services provided by the traffic police.
This rapid motorization is causing traffic congestion in Yerevan and traffic collisions to increase rapidly across the country.
There have been insecurity incidents on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan mainly in areas of Tavush and Gegharkunik regions, with several incidents on road between Ijevan and Noyemberyan, which passes close to the border and military emplacements.
In the winter due to heavy snows some roads, especially road from Vanadzor to Yerevan and Yerevan to Kapan might be closed for one or two days, in winter all trucks have to have chains to drive through mountainous areas.
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
According to local legislation there are limits on certain axle loads:
- Single axle up to 10 mt
- Double axle up to 18 mt
- Triple axel up to 22 mt
Above these limits there are charges per km, which has to be paid at the border crossing, in case trucks are registered not in Armenia, and trucks registered in Armenia within 30 days.
Approximate Charges per km for truck with single axle exceeding load of 10 tons |
AMD |
---|---|
Load Capacity: From 10 – up to 10.5 tons |
45.00 |
Load Capacity: From 10.5 – up to 11 tons |
110.00 |
Load Capacity: From 11.00 – up to 11.5 tons |
175.00 |
Load Capacity: From 11.5 – up to 12.00 tons |
265.00 |
Load Capacity: From 12.00 – up to 12.5 tons |
375.00 |
Load Capacity: From 12.5 – up to 13.00 tons |
530.00 |
Load Capacity: From 13.00 – up to 13.5 tons |
770.00 |
Load Capacity: From 13.50 – up to 14.0 tons |
1100.00 |
Load Capacity: From 14.00 – up to 14.5 tons |
1430.00 |
Load Capacity: From 14.5 – up to 15.00 tons |
1760.00 |
Load Capacity: From 15.00 – up to 15.5 tons |
2100.00 |
Load Capacity: From 15.5 – up to 16.0 tons |
2400.00 |
Above 16.00 tons and higher 2400 AMD plus 45 AMD per each 500 kg per km
Approximate Charges per km for truck with double axle exceeding load of 18 tons |
AMD |
---|---|
Load Capacity: From 18 – up to 19 tons |
265.00 |
Load Capacity: From 19 – up to 20 tons |
380.00 |
Load Capacity: From 20 – up to 21 tons |
430.00 |
Load Capacity: From 21 – up to 22 tons |
700.00 |
Load Capacity: From 23 – up to 23 tons |
925.00 |
Load Capacity: From 23 – up to 24 tons |
1190.00 |
Load Capacity: From 24 – up to 25 tons |
1540.00 |
Load Capacity: From 25– up to 26 tons |
1950.00 |
Above 26 tons, 2650 AMD plus 55 AMD per each 1000 kg per km
Approximate Charges per km for truck with triple axel exceeding load of 22 tons |
AMD |
---|---|
Load Capacity: From 22 – up to 22.5 tons |
90.00 |
Load Capacity: From 22.5 – up to 23 tons |
110.00 |
Load Capacity: From 23 – up to 24 tons |
175.00 |
Load Capacity: From 24 – up to 25 tons |
265.00 |
Load Capacity: From 25 – up to 26 tons |
395.00 |
Load Capacity: From 26 – up to 27 tons |
550.00 |
Load Capacity: From 27 – up to 28 tons |
705.00 |
Load Capacity: From 28– up to 29 tons |
880.00 |
Load Capacity: From 29 –up to30 tons |
1080.00 |
Load Capacity: From 30 – up to31 tons |
1300.00 |
Load Capacity: From 31 – up to 32 tons |
1540.00 |
Load Capacity: From 32 – up to33 tons |
1805.00 |
Load Capacity: From 33 – up to34 tons |
2135.00 |
Load Capacity: From 34 – up to35 tons |
2650.00 |
Above 35 tons and higher 2650 AMD plus 45 AMD per each 1000 kg per km
Axle Load Limits |
Armenia |
Georgia |
---|---|---|
Truck with 2 Axles |
18,000 kg |
10,000 kg |
Truck with 3 Axles |
22,000 kg |
30,000 kg |
Truck with 4 Axles |
36,000 kg |
40,000 kg |
Road Class and Surface Conditions
According to local legislation (Nº 112 dated, 12th Jan, 2008) there are 3 types of roads in Armenia. They are interstate, republican and regional
Classification |
Road Description |
---|---|
Class: Interstate, code M1 RN |
From Yerevan– Gyumri – Gogavan, average width 8 mt |
Class: Interstate, code M2 RN |
From Yerevan– Goris – Meghri, average width 5 mt |
Class: Interstate, code M6 RN |
From Yerevan–Vanadzor – Sadakhlo, average width 5 mt |
Route Nationale (bitumen), Route Nationale (gravel), Route District (gravel), Unclassified Route, Urban Routes etc… |
2.3.1 Armenia Bagratashen Border Crossing
Overview
Armenia has seven international state border crossing points (BCP), four of which are operational on the Georgian border: Bavra, Gogavan, Bagratashen (road) and Ayrum (rail). The road crossing points with Georgia are of particular importance, as it is estimated that approximately 80 percent of Armenia’s trade passes through these three BCPs.
Bagratashen – Sadakhlo: Main Road between Tbilisi and Yerevan. There is main transport between these 2 cities.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Bagratashen border crossing BCP |
Country Armenia: Bagratashen |
Province or District |
Tavush |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Tavush 212 KM |
Latitude |
41.23083867225191 |
Longitude |
44.83674132525794 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
n/a |
Contact Person |
n.a |
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Shirak International Airport 154 km Truck Travel Time: 2:40hrs Car Travel time: 2:40hrs |
Nearest Port |
Port Poti 390 km Truck Travel Time: 6 hrs Car Travel time: 6 hrs |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
n/a |
Other Information
|
2 routes are available to reach Bagradashen, with availability of gas stations. |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
Mondays |
24 hrs |
Tuesdays |
24 hrs |
Wednesdays |
24 hrs |
Thursdays |
24 hrs |
Fridays |
24 hrs |
Saturdays |
24 hrs |
Sundays |
24 hrs |
National Holidays
|
N/A |
Seasonal Constraints |
Winter months, rainy season, etc. |
Daily Capacity
the border is open to international travellers and is not causing any difficulties. There are separate lanes for private cars.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Armenia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
There is a train station in Sadakhlo, which is on the Tbilisi - Gyumri - Yerevan railway line which opened in 1899. The railway runs along the village and crosses the border parallel to the S7.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.4 Armenia Railway Assessment
Armenia's railway network plays a pivotal role in the nation’s transportation and logistics infrastructure. The system extends over 845 km of electrified lines, powered by a 3kV DC system. The terrain is mountainous, leading to challenging routes with steep gradients and narrow curves. The network forms a rough "Y" shape, with lines radiating from a central hub just south of Yerevan. Currently WFP is using railroad to import commodities from Georgian Port Poti/Batumi, segment of railroad is from Border Georgia /Armenia (rail station Ayrum) to Rail station Vanadzor.
Key Railway Segments and Usage
- Northeast Branch: This line runs parallel to Route M24 toward Azerbaijan. Historically, this line was a primary conduit for cargo entering Armenia. However, the conflict with Azerbaijan has led to the closure of this line at the international border since the early 1990s, significantly impacting the Armenian economy.
- Northwest Branch: This segment is currently operational and serves as a vital link for Armenia’s trade, especially for imports from Georgian ports such as Poti and Batumi. The route starts from the Georgian border at Ayrum and proceeds to Vanadzor, passing through several important towns and cities in northwestern Armenia.
- Southern Branch: This line extends towards the Turkish border and into Nakhichevan. Due to the ongoing conflict with Azerbaijan, service on this part of the rail network has been halted.
Most of Armenia's imported goods arrive by rail, constituting around 85% of all imports. The current operational routes primarily connect with Georgia, facilitating trade and transportation despite regional geopolitical challenges.
Railway Concession and Developments
In 2007, the Russian company RZD won the tender to operate the Armenian railways under a 30-year concession. The operation was rebranded as South Caucasus Railways (SCR), which officially began business in June 2008. Under this agreement, SCR acquired Armenian Railways' assets, including:
- 2,000 freight wagons
- 58 passenger coaches
- 85 locomotives
- 30 electric trains
Efforts to modernize and expand the network are ongoing, with feasibility studies exploring the construction of a new 316 km electrified railway to link Armenia's network with Gavar and the Iranian border at Meghri. This proposed Southern Armenia Railway, also known as the Armenia-Iran Railway, aims to complete the North-South Transport Corridor, improving regional connectivity and trade.
Detailed Railway Information
- Track Gauge: 1.52 meters (1520 mm), compatible with Russian gauge standards.
- Total Track Distance: 845 km of electrified tracks.
- Key Connection Points:
From the northern rail station at Ayrum (border with Georgia) to Vanadzor and further south to Yerevan and other regions.
A significant spur at Gyumri connects with the Turkish rail system, although a gauge difference requires reloading for cross-border trade.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
Railway Assets and Infrastructure
- Locomotives: 85
- Freight Wagons (covered): 2,000
Travel Time Matrix
Rail code |
Rail Station |
Distance from Poti (km) |
---|---|---|
572107 |
Poti |
0 |
570008 |
Samtredia |
68 |
560101 |
Tbilisi -Tovarnaja |
318 |
564609 |
Sadakhlo |
387 |
564702 |
Ajrum |
391 |
564806 |
Aktala |
403 |
564903 |
Alaverdi |
417 |
565207 |
Tumanyan |
439 |
565300 |
Vanadzor |
463 |
565404 |
Spitak |
483 |
565809 |
Gyumri |
532 |
567503 |
Bayandur |
545 |
566407 |
Agin |
577 |
566708 |
Karakert |
613 |
566801 |
Dalarik |
620 |
566905 |
Araks |
627 |
567005 |
Armavir |
638 |
567400 |
Masis |
672 |
567607 |
Karmir Blur |
686 |
Capacity and Connectivity
The railway system is a crucial link for Armenia's import-export operations, especially through the connection at Ayrum, which links with Georgian RC at Sadakhlo. The main segment for imports is from the Georgian ports of Poti and Batumi to Yerevan, approximately 200 km from Ayrum to Yerevan by road.
Future Development Prospects
The proposed Armenia-Iran Railway holds significant potential to enhance regional trade routes and economic integration. The project, managed by Rasia Group under a 30-year concession, aims to establish a vital connection between Armenia and Iran, facilitating the North-South Transport Corridor and bolstering Armenia's position in regional logistics.
Railway tariffs
For transporting cargo by rail from Georgia to Armenia, freight forwarding is a practical solution due to the international sanctions affecting the South Caucasus Railway (a subsidiary of Russian Railways). This means the railway can only operate effectively within Armenia, limiting its cross-border functionality.
2.5 Armenia Waterways Assessment
There are not any significant waterways in Armenia. As per the map, there are only two rivers which run through mountains and are not navigable.
2.6 Armenia Storage Assessment
Overview
With recent business activities and finalization of the privatization process, all possibly available storage buildings have been completely occupied, especially in Yerevan. The majority are used as storage area for companies' own needs and commercial renting of storage space as a separate entity is very limited.
It is difficult to find good storage with railroad access, especially for short term rent. Nowadays, some storage space is available in the north part of Armenia in the towns of Vanadzor and Gyumri. As a rule, almost all available storage area needs renovation. One of the recently built warehouse complexes is in Gyumri; however, this warehouse currently does not have rail connection with the rail station. The branch was disassembled back in 1992. The approximate price per square meter per month is from 480 AMD (US$1.08) up to 960 AMD (US$ 2.34). The price varies from duration, railroad branch and etc.
For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List
Storage in Syunik and Vayots Dzor Provinces
In the southern Armenia provinces of Syunik and Vayots Dzor, 4 available warehouses were identified in the cities of Meghri/Agharak, Kapan, Goris and Vayk. For more details on these warehouses, please see the following table:
Location |
Owner |
Available for Rent |
Capacity mt / m² / m³ |
Type[1] |
Access[2] |
Condition[3] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agarak Syunik Marz |
Hermine and Armine |
Yes |
625 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Fair |
Kapan Syunik Marz |
ZepurART LLC |
Yes |
1,620 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Good |
Goris Syunik Marz |
GorisTrokotaj LLC |
Yes |
1,200 m² |
Concrete |
On the first floor |
Fair |
Vayk VAYOTS DZOR MARZ |
ArshavirMeliyanStr |
Yes |
1,200 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Needs rehabilitation work |
- Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
- Warehouse Access: Raised siding, flat.
- Warehouse Condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair.
Commercial Storage
Location |
Owner |
Available for Rent |
Capacity (mt / m² / m³) |
Type[1] |
Access[2] |
Condition[3] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yerevan |
Ukhtacar Ltd |
Yes |
4000 m² |
Concrete |
Rail siding |
Good |
Vanadzor |
Sarukh Star Ltd |
Yes |
2000 m² |
Concrete |
Rail siding |
Good |
Vanadzor |
Mhak Ltd |
Yes |
2000 m² |
Stone |
Rail siding |
Good |
Vanadzor |
Sartsa Kombinat Ltd |
Yes |
1000 m² |
Stone |
Rail siding |
Fair |
Vanadzor |
SCRC |
Yes |
1000 m² |
Stone |
Rail siding |
Fair |
Gyumri |
Refrigerator Plant |
Yes |
1000 m² |
Stone |
Flat |
Good |
Gyumri |
Gyumri Hats |
Yes |
2000 m² |
Stone |
Rail siding |
Fair |
- Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
- Warehouse Access: Raised siding, flat
- Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
Majority of international humanitarian organizations main activity in Armenia are development activities and very few of them do have storage or risk reduction programmes, some of them have small warehouses where they keep small stock of goods such as clothes or emergency packs.
Location |
Yerevan |
Yerevan |
---|---|---|
Organization |
World Vision |
UNICEF |
Sharing Possibility |
Yes |
Yes |
General Cargo Capacity(mt / m² / m³) |
100m² |
130m² |
Type of Facility |
Concrete |
Concrete |
Access to the Facility |
Road |
Road |
Condition of the Facility |
Good |
Good |
Public Sector Storage
Below is list of available warehouse:
Name of Warehouse |
Uratu OJSC |
Firma New |
Hayk CJSC |
Apaven International Freight Forwarding Company |
---|---|---|---|---|
Location / Address |
12 Arin Berd Street,Yerevan,Armenia |
Kotayk Marz Arinj,Armenia |
11 Arin Berd Street,Yerevan,Armenia |
Yerevan |
Telephone |
+37410474631 |
+374 10 285 348 |
+37411252000 |
+37460-656511 |
Rail Access |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Name of Warehouse |
Zangezur Terminal |
"Trans alliance" international transportation company |
Zvartnots Cargo Terminal |
MetXim (the company has storages in Ararat, Artashat, Lori, Shirak and Kotayk marzes, and Yerevan |
---|---|---|---|---|
Location / Address |
Kapan Gortsaranayin St, Yerevan,Armenia |
Yerevan |
Zvartnots Cargo Terminal Yerevan airport,Armenia |
15/1 Artashat HighwayYerevan,Armenia |
Telephone |
+374 28 566 500 |
+374 10 52 95 98 |
+374 10 493 000 |
+374-10-287576 +374-10-287633 |
Rail Access |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies |
n/a |
n/a |
yes |
n/a |
Cold Chain
There are only few entities who can provide cold chain warehouses one of major ones is at cargo terminal at international airport Zvartnots
Location |
Organisation / Owner |
Type [1] |
Cooling / Power [2] |
Quantity |
Total Capacity (m³) |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yerevan |
Zvartnotc International Airport |
Cold Room negative |
Compression |
5 |
200 m² |
Good |
Urban Logistics Services |
Araratyan, Yerevan |
Cold storage area fidd temp up to -30 degrees |
|
9 |
2100 m² |
Good |
Medical Supplies
Specific cold chain requirements for handling and transporting temperature sensitive medical supplies or vaccines within Armenia:
To issue the import certificate, the Ministry of Health requires a temperature detector report for medicines stored and transported under special temperature conditions.
The processes of importation, transportation, distribution and storage of vaccines, vaccination accessories and equipment in the Republic of Armenia are regulated by the order No. 21-N of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Armenia dated August 17, 2020 ("Organization and implementation of the immunization process in the organizations providing medical care and service in the Republic of Armenia" SR 3.3.1.003-20 sanitary rules and hygienic norms) as well as by Order No. 361-A of the Minister of Health dated February 14, 2019 ("Standard operating procedures for the effective management of the import, transport, distribution and storage processes of vaccines, vaccination ancillary supplies").
All individuals holding a GDP certificate issued by the Ministry of Health should have designated facilities or storage areas equipped with temperature-controlled environments to maintain the integrity of cold chain items, or they should outsource this activity.
2.7 Armenia Milling Assessment
Overview
Armenia heavily depends on imported wheat grain, main source of importing grain is Ukraine, Russia and Kazakhstan. Grain importers market is very limited only 3-4 companies are importing grain. Main importers are also ones who have milling capacity. Those 3 companies are covering almost 95 % of local market needs in terms of grain/ wheat flour.
For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List
Milling Company Manana Grain Mill
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
Modus Granum LLC
2 Hayriyan St. v. Armash, marz Ararat, Armenia |
Name: Gurgen Nikogosyan Title: owner Email: manangrain@mail.ru Web: |
Tel: +374 91 407 088;
+374 224 22112 |
Summary of Role and Services |
||
Manana Grain Mill is located in the south from Yerevan at Arart Marz Village close to Armenian Azerbajian (Nakhijevan) border. It is privately owned company that provides almost 25% of wheat flour for Armenia |
Facilities |
||
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
Yes 4000 m² |
|
Drainage |
Good |
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Number of Ventilators (screened) |
10 screened |
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
55KVA |
|
Backup Generator(s) |
Yes |
55KVA |
Milling Equipment |
|||
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
Swiss |
2000 |
2007 |
Operational |
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
Fortification Feeder |
No |
0 |
No |
n/a |
Bag Cleaning Plant |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
Complete cycle of bag making |
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
n/a |
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
2 |
Yes |
n/a |
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
2 |
Yes |
n/a |
Staffing |
|
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
20 |
Number of Full Time Labourers |
330 |
Building |
|||
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
Building – Wheat Mill |
25 |
15 |
8 |
Building – Maize Mill |
10 |
10 |
5 |
Walls |
Stone / Concrete |
||
Roof |
Zinc plated Sheets |
||
Floor |
Concrete |
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
|
Outside |
Inside |
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
Signs of Rodent Activity |
No |
No |
Signs of Birds Entry |
No |
No |
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
Signs of Moisture |
n/a |
n/a |
Adjacent Vegetation |
n/a |
n/a |
Cleanliness |
n/a |
n/a |
Pest Control |
|||||
Fumigation |
As needed |
Frequency |
As needed |
Contracted |
Yes |
Spraying |
Yes |
Frequency |
As needed |
Contracted |
Yes |
Rodenticides |
Yes |
Frequency |
As needed |
Contracted |
Yes |
Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
Frequency |
As needed |
Contracted |
Security |
|
Security |
Good |
Compound |
Fenced |
Other Comments |
Access |
|||
Distance from Main Town (km) |
60 km from Yerevan |
||
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
1 hour |
||
Road Condition to Mill |
Good |
||
Road Limitations (if any) |
No limitation |
||
Rail Connections |
Yes |
||
On the Railway From |
Yerevan |
To |
Armash |
Other Comments |
|
Milling Capacity |
||
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
Wheat |
250 |
6000 |
Maize |
n/a |
n/a |
Capacity to Blend |
N/A Local standards do not require fortification |
Loading & Discharge Rates |
Approx. AMD 1000 - 2000 per mt |
Transport Capacity at Mill |
Mills have its own 4 KAMAZ trucks who are involved in what flour distribution within their own network |
Milling Company Bagramyan Mill
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
Bagramyan Mill (Alex Grig LLC) Karkert Villige Ararat Distr. |
Name: Sayat Gasparyan Title: General Director
Email: bagramyanflour@mail.ru |
Tel: +374 10 730 880
Fax: +374 10 730 880 |
Summary of Role and Services |
||
Summary of Role and Services:
Bagramyan Mill (Owner Alex Grig LLC) is biggest mill in the South Caucasus, build in late 1980s and completely privatized and one of major food importing companies, ‘Lusgh Astex’
This company covers currently almost 65% of all wheat flour needs for local market.
The company is equipped with a silo type warehouse for grain with a total capacity of 80,000 mt. The mill is located about 60 km south of Yerevan and has a rail connection |
Facilities |
||
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
Yes 8000 m² |
|
Drainage |
Good |
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Number of Ventilators (screened) |
26 screened |
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
155KVA |
|
Backup Generator(s) |
Yes |
80 KVA |
Milling Equipment |
|||
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
Swiss |
2000 |
2007 |
Operational |
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
Fortification Feeder |
No |
0 |
No |
n/a |
Bag Cleaning Plant |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
Complete cycle of bag making |
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
n/a |
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
2 |
Yes |
n/a |
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
2 |
Yes |
n/a |
Staffing |
|
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
20 |
Number of Full Time Labourers |
330 |
Building |
|||
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
Building – Wheat Mill |
45 |
25 |
15 |
Building – Maize Mill |
61 |
10 |
10 |
Walls |
Stone / Concrete structure |
||
Roof |
Concrete |
||
Floor |
Concrete |
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
|
Outside |
Inside |
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
Signs of Rodent Activity |
No |
No |
Signs of Birds Entry |
No |
No |
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
Signs of Moisture |
No |
No |
Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
Pest Control |
|||||
Fumigation |
As needed |
Frequency |
As needed |
Contracted |
Yes |
Spraying |
Yes |
Frequency |
As needed |
Contracted |
Yes |
Rodenticides |
Yes |
Frequency |
As needed |
Contracted |
Yes |
Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
Frequency |
As needed |
Contracted |
Security |
|
Security |
Good |
Compound |
Fenced |
Other Comments |
n/a |
Access |
|||
Distance from Main Town (km) |
60 km from Yerevan |
||
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
1 hour |
||
Road Condition to Mill |
Good |
||
Road Limitations (if any) |
No limitation |
||
Rail Connections |
Yes |
||
On the Railway From |
Yerevan |
To |
Armash |
Other Comments |
|
Milling Capacity |
||
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
Wheat |
500 |
10000 |
Maize |
n/a |
n/a |
Storage Capacity |
||
Storage in Metric Tons |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
Within the Compound |
2000m² |
n/a |
Outside the Compound |
2000m² |
n/a |
Capacity to Blend |
Available but not functioning |
Loading & Discharge Rates |
Approx. AMD 1000 - 2000 per mt |
Transport Capacity at Mill |
The mill has a rail branch-line which has a direct link to Karakert Railway Station (Code; 566708) a total of 59 km from the Masis Railroad Junction Mill have its own 3 KAMAZ trucks who are involved in what flour distribution within their own network |
Additional Notes |
Currently there is no fortification; fortified wheat flour is imported by humanitarian organisations. |
3 Armenia Services and Supply
The following section contains information on the logistics infrastructure of Armenia.
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.
3.1 Armenia Fuel
Overview
Armenia has no proven reserves of oil or natural gas and currently imports nearly all gas from Russia. The Iran-Armenia Natural Gas Pipeline has the capacity to provide twice the country's 2008 natural gas consumption and has the potential to provide energy security for Armenia as an alternative to the Russian-dominated imports that flow through the Georgian border. Despite a lack of fossil fuels, Armenia has significant domestic electricity generation resources. The Armenian electrical energy sector has had a surplus capacity ever since emerging from a severe post-Soviet crisis in the mid-1990s thanks to the reopening of the nuclear power station at Metsamor. The Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant provides 42.9% of the country's electricity. Armenia has plans to build a new NPP in order to replace the aging Metsamor which was built in 1979. The country also has eleven hydroelectric power plants and has plans to build a geothermal power plant in Syunik. Most of the rest of Armenia's electricity is generated by the natural gas-fired thermal power plants in Yerevan (completed in 2010) and Hrazdan.
The fuel in Armenia is provided through private companies, such as Ran-Oil LLC, Flash LLC, CPS Oil Corporation Co. LTD, Max Oil LLC. There is no government entity controlling the fuel market except for the Customs/Tax office and quality testing laboratories. Most of UN agencies and NGOs have a contract with one or two distributors. A coupon system or cash payments is common. According to the quantity, some distributors can provide tanks to the organization if requested and then deliver fuel on a regular basis. Distributors also provide fuel out of Yerevan, on some remote bases. The fuel price is higher than in other countries in South Caucasus due to the transport cost. Due to high prices many of vehicles are using propane as alternative source of fuel; these systems are installed locally by specialized personnel. Almost all public transportation such as buses, taxis and private vehicles are operated by propane.
In case the Nuclear Power Station stops its activity, Armenia will become very much dependent on imported fuel, which will affect all the aspects of economic life: having shortages of energy, making the prices go higher, etc.
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 price at local market is composed from the following: international price, transport cost, taxes. Taxes are paid during import clearance at the border. It is fixed amount per ton. The prices of fuel have decreased during the last 12 months: 12% for petrol and 7% for diesel.
Fuel Prices as of: April 22, 2024 (AMD 390=1US$)
Fuel Prices per Litre as of: 22 April 2024 (local currency and USD - $) |
|
---|---|
Petrol |
Regular 490, premium 530 |
Diesel |
540 |
Paraffin |
n/a |
Jet A-1 |
216.43 |
Seasonal Variations
No major seasonal variation, suppliers are very well aware when there is a high need of fuel, for instance at the beginning of agricultural season and are ordering adequate quantity way in advance.
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? |
Yes |
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
yes |
Fuel Transportation
Currently, Armenia is connected to foreign fuel suppliers through a single transportation corridor - the neighbouring Republic of Georgia. A single rail link and natural gas pipeline through Georgia are the only means of importing fuel to Armenia. Fuel must be shipped to Georgian ports and natural gas must transit the Georgian pipeline system to reach Armenia. Reliance on single fuel and natural gas transportation links reduces the reliability of fuel supplies to the Armenian market.
Standards, Quality and Testing
Quality of fuel is checked during importing process, quality is checked in accordance to former Soviet standard requirement Gost. Testing laboratory of Petroleum products of “National Institute of Standards” CJSC is accredited 2009-12-28, accreditation certificate N AST-001. Q-0035-2009, identification designation E 09.
Testing laboratory of Petroleum products carries out testing:
- for conformity assurance;
- on demand of legal entity and individual;
- on demand of governmental authorities and non-governmental organizations.
Testing laboratory of Petroleum products is accredited according to the requirements of HST ISO/IEC 17025-2005 “General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories”.
Industry Control Measures |
|
---|---|
Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? |
Yes |
Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft? |
Yes |
Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? |
Yes |
Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment? |
Yes |
Standards Authority |
|
---|---|
Is there a national or regional standards authority? |
Yes |
If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. |
National: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS Regional: |
If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? |
Yes |
Testing Laboratories |
|
---|---|
Are there national testing laboratories? |
Yes |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
|
---|---|
Company |
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS
Petroleum products inspection center |
Name |
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS Petroleum products inspection center |
Address |
0051, Yerevan, Hovsep Emini St. 31a |
Telephone and Fax |
+374-10-237202 |
Contact |
n/a |
Standards Used |
GOST |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
|
---|---|
Company |
BUREAU VERITAS
Automotive Testing Laboratory |
Name |
|
Address |
0010, Yerevan, Erebuni Plaza Business Center, Vazgen Sargsyan 26/1 |
Telephone and Fax |
+374 11 505 305 |
Contact |
n/a |
Standards Used |
GOST |
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 Armenia Transporters
Overview
Internal transport service providers in Armenia, are mainly small or medium size companies, who have countrywide transport capability. Most of these fleet are of Russian manufactured Kamaz, Zil and Kraz as well as DAF, IVECO, MAN, SCANIA, Mercedes, Volvo, Renault, Higer, trucks which are relatively old, however well maintained and operational. Most of trucks are equipped with 20’ DV containers and can carry 20 mt or 30 m³ cargo. Majority of these trucks are 4x4, which is an asset when driving during winter thorough mountainous roads. The maximum capacity of Zil trucks is about 5 – 6 mt, these are used for smaller consignments to rural mountainous areas.
The average fleet size of each transporter is about 10-12 trucks; however, this number can be increased because there are big numbers of individuals owning one or two trucks and ready for hire (DAF, IVECO, MAN) . It is important to mention, that the major producers usually own their fleet for organizing both – import of raw materials and distribution or transportation of their production to the final destination points. Likewise, wheat flour manufacturer Modus Granum LLC owns 60-65 DAF, IVECO, MAN and other similar trucks, with capacity 30 mt each.
The Republic of Armenia joined the TIR Convention in 1993. In order to implement the provisions of the Convention, “Association of International Road Carriers of Armenia” non-governmental organization was formed in 1999. AIRCA is a member of International Road Transport Union (IRU) and was recognized as guaranteeing organization for issuing TIR carnets. Presently, AIRCA has 51 member-organizations, which have a total of over 530 vehicles matching with international standards. However, the association is not engaged in price formation, so transportation rates basically vary due to fuel price and season.
Transporters are charging approximately 30-37 USD/mt on average for transportation of commodities inside Armenia.
Recently due to increasing demand for the movement of small tonnages there are a few companies who offer small (1.5 mt) truck transport solutions.
There are at least three major companies with big trucks, such as Apaven, Urban Logistics and Spayka. Spayka is specialized in export of agricultural goods to Russia, Urban Logistics is multipurpose company with domestics and international transportation services (they subcontract their vehicles) with cold chain transporting, handling, and storage and Apaven is moving copper concentrate from mining regions. There is an international transport company operating inside of country - Globalink Logistics LLC. Current capacity of companies is covering needs of the country.
Regulations or guidelines regarding temperature monitoring, storage, and handling of cold chain items during transportation and storage:
Compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) is mandatory, and this requirement also applies to custom storage areas.
Documents required for shipping temperature-sensitive goods.
The lists are approved by the RA Government Decree N2 202-N of February 28, 2019 1, (Appendix 2)
https://www.arlis.am/DocumentView.aspx?DoclD=l91241
In the event of a temperature excursion or breach of cold chain integrity during transportation or storage, Compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) is mandator.
For more information on transport company contact details, please see the following link: 4.8 Transporter Contact List
Urban Logistics Services Transport Capacity Summary |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
In the entire territory of Armenia |
||
Company’s main sector |
Multi-purpose (food, NFI, chemicals, pharma) international and in country transport, warehouse facility, cold chain, customs brokerage |
||
GDP authorization available? |
Not required |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (mt/ m³) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles [1] |
Vehicle Type [2] |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Vehicle Type |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Vehicle Type |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Total Capacity |
|
|
|
Additional Information |
The company owns a big warehouse with the following facilities: dry, cold, racked, temperate controlled. They also have trusted partner who provide all services related with customs clearance. |
APAVEN Co. LTD Transport Capacity Summary |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Regions Covered |
In the entire territory of Armenia |
||
Company’s main sector |
International transport, In country transport, Customs brokerage Apaven was founded in Yerevan in 1993. They have an office at the Port of Poti and have a customs warehouse and container freight station in Yerevan. They are licensed customs brokers in Armenia and Georgia. They are also active in the Russian port of Novorosiysk and the Ukrainian port of Ilichevsk. They are providing services for containerized shipments to and from Armenia through Georgian ports Truck and rail transport. |
||
GDP authorization available? |
Not required |
||
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (mt/ m³) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Vehicle Type |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Vehicle Type |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Vehicle Type |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Total Capacity |
|
|
|
Additional Information |
The company owns a big warehouse with the following facilities: dry, racked.They also have trusted partner who provide all services related with customs clearance. They use refrigerated containers to store temperature sensitive goods. |
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 Armenia Manual Labor Costs
Overview
This aspect is being regulated by the Labour Code of the Republic of Armenia. The market situation of manual labour in Armenia has the following features:
there are legal entities that offer manual labour services.
there are several companies (mainly big companies that are engaged in selling of construction materials) that have grouped many workers specialized in different aspects and offer their services.
Usually there is no problem in availability of manual labour. The only issue that can be faced is the inability of the service provider to issue an invoice, therefore, generally contracting legal entities who subcontract or hire individual workers is more efficient and easier.
Labour Rate(s) Overview
|
Average Cost |
Rate as of 2023 |
---|---|---|
Daily General Worker (Unskilled casual labour) |
2000-5000 AMD per 8 hrs/day |
5-13 USD per 8 hrs/day |
Daily General Worker (Semi-skilled labour) |
6000-8000 AMD per 8 hrs/day |
15-20 USD per 8 hrs/day |
Skilled Worker |
9000-15000 AMD per 8 hrs/day |
23-38 USD per 8 hrs/day |
3.4 Armenia Telecommunications
Overview
Telecommunications systems are quite developed in Armenia.
There are three mobile phone operators currently in Armenia: Viva Cell MTS, Ucom and Beeline. All three offer 2G, 3G and 4G services. All three networks are widely modern and reliable with shops located in major towns and cities where one can purchase a sim card or get assistance if needed. Most unlocked mobile phones are able to be used on roaming however network charges apply. The performance of the 3 operators is monitored by the PSRC (Public Services Regulatory Commission) and a quarterly report is posted on each service provider’s website.
As of 2012, approximately 90% of all main lines are digitized and provide excellent quality services for the region. The remaining 10% is in modernization process.
International system
Yerevan is connected to the Trans-Asia-Europe fiber-optic cable via Georgia. Additional international service is available by microwave radio relay and landline connections to other countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Moscow international switch and by satellite. Main backbones of Armenian networks are made by E3 or STM-1 lines via microwave units across whole country with many passive retranslations.
Fixed line communication
Traditionally Armenia has well-developed landline telephone services. According to official statistic data of International Telecommunications Union as for 2017 there were 505,190 fixed telephone service subscribers in Armenia (residents and businesses) or 17.24 subscribers per 100 inhabitants. Number of fixed telephone users have been significantly declined as compared with previous 10 years from 20.41 in 2006. Main reason for the decline is mobile-fixed substitution. Fixed communication is provided by Beeline, UCOM, Rostelecom and a few small companies. All these companies are private.
For more information on telecoms contacts, please see the following link: 4.11 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 |
Viva Cell MTS Ucom Beeline |
Approximate Percentage of National Coverage |
All cities, villages, and main roads |
Telecommunications Regulations
Telecommunication facilities (including terminal facilities) used in the Public Switched Telecommunications Network, other Public Telecommunication Networks, Governmental and Private telecommunication networks in the Republic of Armenia shall be subject to mandatory certification. Certification of telecommunication facilities in the Republic of Armenia shall be carried out according to the law and international treaties entered into by the Republic of Armenia. All telecommunication licenses for HF, VHF, UHF communication, data, mobile and satellite services are issued by Ministry of Transport and Communication. For some transmitting equipment it is necessary to obtain import licenses/permissions which is necessary to submit during customs clearance process. These permissions are granted by Ministry of Transport and Communication and Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia.
Regulations on Usage and Import
Regulations in Place? |
Regulating Authority |
|
---|---|---|
Satellite |
Yes |
Ministry of Transport and Communications |
HF Radio |
Yes |
Ministry of Transport and Communications |
UHF/VHF/HF Radio: Handheld, Base and Mobile |
Yes |
Ministry of Transport and Communications |
UHF/VHF Repeaters |
Yes |
Ministry of Transport and Communications |
GPS |
no |
No regulation |
VSAT |
Yes |
Ministry of Transport and Communications |
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required |
||
Yes |
||
Frequency Licenses Required |
||
yes |
Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
There is current communication system between UN agencies.
Existing UN Telecommunication Systems
UNDP |
WFP |
WFP Direct |
UNHCR |
Emergency Channel |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
VHF Frequencies |
RX 156.325/TX 161.325 |
RX163.125/TX158.125 |
RX163.125/TX163.125 |
RX163.150/TX158.150 |
RX163.100/TX158.100 |
HF Frequencies |
4043.7 5368.3 6327.5 7447.5 |
4317.5 5432.5 6517.5 7813.5 |
4583.5 5764.5 6737.5 8067.5 |
5177.5 6066.5 6883.5 8827.5 |
5293.5 6282.5 7432.5 9027.5 |
Locations of Repeaters |
Yerevan |
n/a |
n/a |
Yerevan |
|
VSAT |
n/a |
Yerevan |
Yerevan |
n/a |
|
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Broadband internet service by fiber optic or xDSL provided basically by Beeline, UCOM, Rostelecom and several small companies. All these companies are private. The number of broadband internet users in last few years are increased. The service is available in the cities and most of the villages. Approximately 60 percent of rural towns are covered by landline broadband. Availability of service can be checked by the companies upon the request which contain postal address. The total number of internet users (including mobile users) in Armenia is almost 1,400,000 which is about 45% of population.
Access to the internet in Armenia is ensured through four backbone networks that use fiber optic cable systems. The international internet connection is made possible by three telecommunication operators. At the network level they are interconnected with fiber optic cable systems operating in the territory of the Republic of Georgia.
Are there ISPs available? |
Yes |
|
If yes, are they privately or government owned? |
Privately owned |
|
Dial-up only? |
No |
|
Approximate Rates (local currency and USD - $) |
Dial-up |
n/a |
Broadband |
5,000-20,000 AMD/month 13-50 $/month |
|
4mb |
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
Three mobile operators cover almost 100% of Armenia’s populated areas: Beeline, Vivacell-MTS and Ucom. The performance of the 3 operators is monitored by the PSRC (Public Services Regulatory Commission) and a quarterly report is posted on each service provider’s website. The three operators offer voice and data services (including LTE). The Republic of Armenia Central Bank approved the operators to deal with mobile money transfers for consumers (not for companies). But due to the spread banking infrastructure in Armenia (even in regions) there are only Mobidram (MTS) and UPay services which are not used widely and only provide payments to the internal system clients, commercial banks as well as you can make loans repayments or pay for utilities (gas, electricity, water etc.). The clients of these systems can make payments by mobile phones or online (using computer/tablet). There are no retailers or shops in the market who accept this type of payment.
For information on MNOs please visit the GSM Association website.
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) |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
VivaCell-MTS |
See the Map below |
|
No |
mobidram |
Beeline |
See the Map below |
|
No |
|
Ucom LLC |
See the Map below |
|
No |
Upay |
Beeline GSM coverage map
Vivacell-MTS 2G coverage map
UCOM 2G coverage map
3.5 Armenia Food and Additional Suppliers
Armenia is a net food-importer country. Top import and export destination is Russia. In general, all the products and services are available and can be purchased in Armenia.
According to the traders, due to the shocks of Covid-19 and the NK hostilities since 2020, as well as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, prices of food and non-food products have significantly increased.
Most imports to Armenia come from neighboring countries such as Russia, Georgia, and Iran. As a result, the local prices are highly dependent on the prices of commodities in those countries and on transportation costs.
There are no monopolies in the assessed markets.
The market relationships in Armenia are being regulated by RA Law on Procurements. There is also a State Committee for Protection of Economic Competition of the RA, the goals of which are protection and promotion of economic competition, creation of appropriate environment for fair competition, contribution to the development of entrepreneurship and protection of consumer rights in the Republic of Armenia.
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/arm
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 Armenia Food Suppliers
Overview
Armenia’s relatively strong agricultural performance since 2001 has resulted in a substantial increase in self-sufficiency levels of main food products and overall food availability. About 66 percent of the total dietary energy per person available for consumption comes from domestic production. However, the availability of food in Armenia highly depends on food imports, especially with regard to cereals and certain types of meat whereby Armenia imports 50.5 percent of the supplied wheat, 42 percent of legumes, 78 percent of poultry, 42 percent of pork, and 92 percent of vegetable oil. Armenia’s high dependency on food imports means food prices remain highly vulnerable to shocks in external food markets. The domestic food price volatility index stands at nearly 12 percent, demonstrating Armenia’s high month-to-month fluctuation in prices of foods.
Additional information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For more specific and detailed overviews of food availability and market conditions, please consult the following sources:
WFP Vulnerability and Analysis Mapping (VAM): https://dataviz.vam.wfp.org/asia-and-the-pacific/armenia/overview?current_page=1&country=arm
For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List
Retail Sector
AT Kearney notes that Armenia still has an unsaturated retail market which is shifting rapidly to modern formats. In Yerevan, the country's capital and home to about 80 percent of the country's retail sales, shoppers spend almost $100 million monthly on consumer goods, primarily food. Home improvement, clothing, and furniture are the top non-food categories. Retail trade is moving from small and medium stores to large trade centers, including supermarkets. Currently, there are several malls and large stores operating in Yerevan involved in trade of food and consumer products. Supermarkets are the most frequently used stores for FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) purchases in Yerevan. From international players Carrefour hypermarket is functioning in Armenia. The established retailers are mainly stable.
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. |
5 |
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 |
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. |
3 |
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 |
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 |
Wholesale – Alex Holding Co. LTD
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
Alex Holding Co. LTD |
Address |
Armenia, 0065, Yerevan, Tichina St. 3rd Lane, 2/2 Building |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity?
|
Yes/ The supplier is engaged in food processing. |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity?
|
Yes / The supplier owns the supermarket chain Yerevan City |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate Turnover in MT
|
The Holding was one of the biggest taxpayers in Armenia in 2018 |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, card |
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Yerevan |
22 supermarkets, all districts |
ADD MORE ROWS IF REQUIRED |
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, poultry… |
Produced locally |
01 - Meat and meat preparations |
i.e meat of bovine animals, meat of sheep, dried or smoked meat of swine, sausages… |
Produced locally and imported |
02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
i.e. milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, eggs… |
Produced locally and imported |
03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
i.e. fish (chilled or frozen), fish (salted or in brine), fish liver and roes… |
Produced locally and imported |
04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
i.e. wheat, rice, flour of maize, pasta... |
Produced locally and imported |
05 - Vegetables and fruit |
i.e. vegetables, fruit and nuts, jams/jellies, fruit juices… |
Produced locally and imported |
06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
i.e. sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit/nuts preserved by sugar … |
Produced locally and imported |
07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
i.e. coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, pepper… |
Produced locally and imported |
09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations |
i.e. ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, yeasts… |
Produced locally and imported |
41 - Animal oils and fats |
i.e. lard, fats and oils… |
Produced locally and imported |
42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
i.e. soya bean oil, olive oil, maize oil, vegetable oil… |
Produced locally and imported |
**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 Armenia Additional Suppliers
Overview
All the key commodities used in humanitarian operations are available in Armenia being either produced locally or imported. Medicine is being imported from different countries by wholesalers as well as being produced locally and is made available through very big number of pharmacies spread all over the country. Construction materials and kitchen equipment, IT equipment, water pumps, potable water are all available for procurement in the local markets.
For more information on suppliers’ contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List
Wholesale – Freja and Son LLC
Supplier Overview |
|
---|---|
Company Name |
Freja and Son LLC |
Address |
Armenia, 0014, Yerevan, Adonts St., 2/1 Building |
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
No |
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
Approximate turnover in USD - $ |
n/a |
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, bank payment |
Company Name |
Freja and Son LLC |
Other Locations |
|
---|---|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Armenia |
All regions in Armenia |
Primary Goods / Commodities Available
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
---|---|---|
24/27 - Crude materials, inedible, except fuel |
i.e. fuel wood, crude fertilizers, sand/stone/gravel |
Produced locally |
51 to 59 - Chemical and related products |
i.e. chlorine, pharmaceuticals, soaps, plastic tubes/pipes, chemical fertilizers |
Imported and produced locally |
61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material |
i.e. rubber tyres, wood pallets, textiles, cement, iron/steel pipe fittings, copper wire, metal tanks |
Imported and produced locally |
71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment |
i.e. engine/machine parts, generators, sewing machines, pumps, telecoms equipment, vehicles |
Imported |
81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
i.e. prefabricated buildings, lighting fixtures, furniture, clothing, medical/surgical instruments |
Imported and produced locally |
91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere |
|
Imported and produced locally |
**For FOOD products please see section 3.5.1 Food 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.
3.6 Armenia Additional Services
Overview
All the services that might be required for operations are available in Armenia and can be easily contracted.
For more information on company contact details, please see the following link: 4.11 Additional Services Contact List
Accommodation
The availability of accommodation / housing in the country is on a high level. There are many hotels/hostels/bed and breakfast facilities/apartments available for rent in all the regions of Armenia, varying in prices from 100 USD to 3000 USD and above per month. There can be found accommodations that meet minimum criteria regarding security for agencies. There are many ongoing constructions throughout the country (mainly in the capital city Yerevan) and the country has the capacity to house and support a large influx of demand. There are hotels in different regions of Armenia that have been assessed and with which there exist common UN Long Term Agreements.
Electricity and Power
Armenia has no proven reserves of oil or natural gas and currently imports nearly all gas from Russia. The Iran-Armenia Natural Gas Pipeline has the capacity to provide twice the country's 2008 natural gas consumption and has the potential to provide energy security for Armenia as an alternative to the Russian-dominated imports that flow through the Georgian border. Despite a lack of fossil fuel, Armenia has significant domestic electricity generation resources
The main source of electricity in Armenia is Hydropower, Nuclear and Thermal generation. The principal hydro electricity producers are International Energy Corporation with Sevan – Hazdan Cascade seven hydropower plants and Vorotan Cascade who have 3 power plants.
- Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) was commissioned in 1976 (first reactor) and 1980 (second reactor)
- The nuclear reactors have been upgraded and adapted to local conditions with a seismic rating of 8
- After the 1988 earthquake the Board of Ministers of USSR ordered the operation at the NPP to be halted
- The Government of Armenia restarted the NPP in 1993 to overcome the energy crisis
- The rehabilitation was undertaken with international specialists from the US, France, Russia and the IAEA
- The 2nd stage of the NPP, with a capacity of 407.5 MW was restarted in 1995 with no emergency breakages
- The restart of the NPP caused negative reactions from neighbouring countries and international organizations
- In 2003, management of NPP was given to the Russian, Inter RAO EES Co (subsidiary of RAO EES Russia)
- The plant provides more than 33% of total electricity consumption
- In 2003, NPP generated about 2 billion kWh of electricity which is about 36% of the total generation in Armenia
- Once per quarter, emergency fire and anti-emergency trainings are performed in the plant
- Furthermore, once every 3 years, emergency training is conducted at an international level
The country also has eleven hydroelectric power plants and has plans to build a geothermal power plant in Syunik. Most of the rest of Armenia's electricity is generated by the natural gas-fired thermal power plants in Yerevan (completed in 2010) and Hrazdan.
The Armenian electrical energy sector has had a surplus capacity ever since emerging from a severe post-Soviet crisis in the mid-1990s thanks to the reopening of the nuclear power station at Metsamor. The Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant provides 42.9% of the country's electricity. Armenia has plans to build a new NPP in order to replace the aging Metsamor which was built in 1979.
The voltage in Armenia is 220 volts.
Electricity and Power Summary Table
Production Unit |
Type (Hydroelectric, Thermal, etc.) |
Installed Capacity (MW) |
Current Production (MW) |
---|---|---|---|
Armenian Nuclear Power Plant - Metsamor |
Nuclear |
815 MW |
407.5 MW |
Hrazdan Thermal Power Plant |
Thermal |
1,200 MW |
600 MW |
Yerevan Thermal Power Plant |
Thermal |
550 MW |
550 MW |
Vanadzor Thermal Power Plant |
Thermal |
47 MW |
49 MW |
Financial Services
Armenia has a strong and stable financial system with banks dominating in the system. The system is well protected due to the strict and market-friendly supervision by the Central Bank of Armenia. The banking system is the biggest part of the Armenian financial market. As of December 31, 2021 there are 17 commercial banks operating in the Republic of Armenia. They have 553 branches in Armenia
The accounting services are also available and at a high level in Armenia. There are many tax and accounting companies, as well as consulting companies. In Armenia function also branches of such international companies as KPMG Armenia CJSC, Grand Thornton Legal and Tax LLC, Ernst and Young CJSC, etc.
AMIO Bank
Company Overview |
||
---|---|---|
Company Name |
AMIO Bank |
|
Address |
Nalbandyan str. 48, Yerevan |
|
|
Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
|
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
|
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Other Locations
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
---|---|
Yerevan |
Yerevan |
Syunik |
Agarak, Kapan |
Ararat |
Ararat, Masis, Artashat |
Hrazdan |
Hrazdan |
Ijevan |
Ijevan |
Armavir |
Armavir |
Vanadzor |
Vanadzor |
Gyumri |
Gyumri |
Byurak |
Byurak |
Vardenik |
Vardenik |
Sevan |
Martuni, Gavar |
Clearing and Forwarding Agents
There are clearing and forwarding agents in Armenia who provide high quality services. UN holds Long term agreements with several such companies.
Construction, Material Handling & Power Generation Equipment
Zeppelin Armenia Ltd
District #4, Kotayk Marz, Yerkrord Artadrakan Abovyan,Armenia,
Name: Frank Janas, Title: Chief executive officer
Web: www.zeppelin.am
Tel: +374 10 284 221 Tel: +374 10 222 240 Fax: +374 10 222 370
Postal and Courier Services
In Armenia there exist both – Postal and Courier Service providers. HayPost CJSC is the official national postal operator of Armenia which provides postal, payment and retail services. Haypost currently operates through 900 postal offices across Armenia, from urban to the most remote rural regions. Starting 2010, "HayPost" CJSC began the provision of postbanking services in Armenia.
There are also Courier Service providers in Armenia, such as "MAIL-EXPRESS" EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE, "TRANSIMPEX" Limited LLC (Official Agent of FedEx, TNT, Major Express), "DHL WORLDWIDE EXPRESS", REPRESENTATION IN ARMENIA – UMAKS, "GARANTPOST" DOOR TO DOOR MAIL DELIVERY SERVICE – CHRONOGUARANT.
Printing and Publishing
The market of printing and publishing service providers is much developed in Armenia. Most companies offer design and printing services at the same time to make it more convenient for the customers. The companies provide printing not only on paper, but also on other items, such as T-shirts, cups, pens, etc. Among such companies are: Asoghik LLC, Tosp LLC, Task LLC, etc. There are also publishing houses in Armenia, such as Antares Media Holding, Zangak Publishing house, etc.
Taxi Companies
There is a vast diversity of taxi service providers in Armenia. Among such, there are individual taxi drivers; taxi services; as well as application-based taxi services such as GG, Yandex Taxi, Uber. The taxi services accept both - cash and coupon payments, in case agreement with company exists. The application-based taxi services accept cash, as well as online payments. Taxi companies offer not only sedan cars, but also mini-vans, buses, and in some cases even trucks.
Vehicle Rental
There is a possibility for rental of any type of vehicle in Armenia. The cars can be rented with or without a driver. There exist representations of internationally known companies, such as Hertz (Travelex Co. LTD), SIXT (Fora LLC), J.M.S Co. Ltd, as well as local companies.
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.
3.7 Armenia Waste Management and Recycling Infrastructure Assessment
Overview
Armenia has made strides in waste management, although widespread waste sorting and recycling are still lacking at the country’s 60 landfills. A waste processing plant near Hrazdan city is now operational, leading to the closure of 10 dumps and reducing open dumping.
In 2022, Armenia generated approximately 60 million metric tons of waste, with around 20 million metric tons from mining. Municipal solid waste (MSW) production is about 400,000 tonnes annually, equating to 130 kg per capita. Legislation enacted in June 2022 has enhanced enforcement and increased penalties for improper waste management, aligning practices with international standards.
Yerevan has also made significant progress in waste management with a comprehensive plan that includes:
Waste Collection: In 2020, Yerevan renewed a contract with Sanitek and formed new partnerships to improve collection efficiency.
Infrastructure Development: By late 2022, a modern landfill was constructed with an €8 million loan from the EBRD “European Bank for Reconstruction and Development”.
Recycling Initiatives: In 2023, Yerevan launched pilot projects for waste sorting and recycling, aiming for a 15% recycling rate by 2025
Landfills
Armenia’s 60 landfills are undergoing gradual improvements, although no comprehensive waste sorting systems are in place. The Hrazdan waste processing plant helps alleviate the burden on these sites by processing regional waste.
The Nubarashen landfill, receiving about 350 tons of waste per day, now includes a leachate treatment system and enhanced containment measures to prevent contamination. The government plans to build additional waste processing facilities to reduce landfill reliance and promote waste-to-energy projects.
This updated report reflects recent data and developments in Armenia's waste management and recycling infrastructure. For further details, consult government reports and environmental studies from 2023 and 2024.
For more information on waste management company contact details, please see the following link: 4.12 Waste Management Companies Contact List
Name |
Location |
Phone |
Type |
---|---|---|---|
ECOLOGY |
Margari Highway 4/1 Ejmiadzin |
+374-77-669080 |
Biological/medical waste disposal |
EcoProtect |
Yerevan Nubarasheni highway, 20/1 |
+374-95-898480 |
Medical and clinical waste utilization/ Pet Cremation
|
Medical Waste Overview and Disposal
The requirements for the safe handling and disposal of medical waste generated in medical organizations, including pharmaceutical waste, are defined by Order N2 03-N of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Armenia dated March 4, 2008. This order establishes the "Hygienic and Anti-Epidemic Requirements for the Management of Medical Waste" as outlined in sanitary rules and norms N 2.1.3-3. Recent updates have emphasized the need for enhanced compliance with European Union standards and the integration of more comprehensive waste management practices to improve public health and environmental safety.
4 Armenia Contact Lists
In the following subsections the contact details for Armenia will be presented.
Armenia - 4.1 Government Contact List
Ministry |
City/town |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ministry of Internal Affairs |
Yerevan |
Nalbandyan 130 |
Vahe Ghazaryan |
Minister |
|
Ministry of Economy
|
Yerevan |
M. Mkrtchyan 5 |
Gevorg Papoyan |
Minister |
|
Ministry of Environment |
Yerevan |
Government Building 3, Republic Square |
Hakob Simidyan |
Minister |
|
Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
Yerevan |
Vazgen Sargsyan 3 |
Ararat Mirzoyan |
Minister |
|
Ministry of High-Tech Industry
|
Yerevan |
Vazgen Sargsyan 3/3 |
Mkhitar Hayrapetyan |
Minister |
|
Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs
|
Yerevan |
Government Building 3, Republic Square |
Narek Mkrtchyan |
Minister |
|
Ministry of Defense
|
Yerevan |
Bagrevandi 5 |
Suren Papikyan |
Minister |
|
Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport |
Yerevan |
Vazgen Sargsyan 3 |
Zhanna Andreasyan |
Minister |
|
Ministry of Finance
|
Yerevan |
Melik-Adamyan 1 |
Vahe Hovhannisyan |
Minister |
|
Ministry of Health
|
Yerevan |
Government Building 3, Republic Square |
Anahit Avanesyan |
Minister |
|
Ministry of Justice
|
Yerevan |
Vazgen Sagrsyan 3/8 |
Grigor Minasyan |
Minister |
|
Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure
|
Yerevan |
Government Building 3, Republic Square |
Gnel Sanosyan |
Minister |
|
Rescue Service (under Min. of Internal affairs) |
Yerevan |
Anastas Mikoyan |
Kamo Tsutsulyan |
Head of service |
|
Urban Development Committee |
Yerevan |
Government Building 3, Republic Square |
Yeghiazar Vardanyan
|
Chairman of committee
|
|
Nuclear Safety Committee |
Yerevan |
Tigran Mets 4 |
Khachatur Khachikyan |
First deputy |
|
Armenian National Seismic Protection Service |
Yerevan |
Anastas Mikoyan St., Building 109/8 |
Hrachya Petrosyan |
Chief |
Tel: + 374-10-317739 |
State Reserve Agency |
Yerevan |
A. Mikoyan str., bld. 109/8 |
|
|
Tel: +374-12-317820 |
State Revenue Services |
Yerevan |
3 Movses Khorenatsi Street, 375015 Yerevan, Armenia |
Rustam Badasyan,
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Head of the State Revenue Committee |
+374 060 844 444 +374 060 844 657 |
Armenia - 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List
Organization |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
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ICRC |
Nairi Zaryan 73/1 ,Yerevan |
Artur Ghazaryan |
Logistics Manager |
+37499502333 |
Icrc.org |
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Mission Armenia NGO |
Garegin njdeh 42, Yerevan |
Yervand Mkhitaryan |
President |
+37410444792 |
Spyur.am/mission |
Armenia - 4.3 Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services |
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Laboratory and Quality Testing |
Bureau Veritas RUS JSC |
Russia |
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Laboratory and Quality Testing |
Bureau Veritas Armenia CJSC |
Armenia, 0019 |
Yerevan |
Hasmik Kirakosyan |
Director |
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+374-11-505305 +374-10-601106 |
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https://group.bureauveritas.com/place-locator , https://aswa.am |
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Laboratory and Quality Testing |
Baltic Control A/S |
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Laboratory and Quality Testing |
GLD Inspection
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Mayak /7/34 |
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Laboratory and Quality Testing |
Stewart Nordic Inspection Ltd.
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Armenia, 0037 |
Yerevan |
Martiros G. Martirosyan |
Director |
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+374-94-254342, +374-10-204342 |
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Laboratory and Quality Testing |
Armenian Branch of SGS Inspection Services Limited |
Armenia, 0002 |
Yerevan |
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+374-11-374375 +374-11-374373 |
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Laboratory and Quality Testing |
MAVAS Group
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Armenia, 0023 |
Yerevan |
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Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse or comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Armenia - 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Name |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Key Role |
Description of Duties |
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Port Poti georgia |
APM Terminals Poti |
38 D. Aghmashenebeli Str. Poti 4400 Georgia |
Administration |
+995 493 277777 |
https://www.apmterminals.com/en/poti/our-port/our-port
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Port Poti georgia |
Poti New Terminal Consortium (PNTC)
|
Tsereteli St. 116th. Business Center Didube Plaza Post code: 0119, Tbilisi, Georgia
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Administration |
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(995 32) 35 71 73 |
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Liner operators at APM |
MSC Georgia LLC |
Alkan Alicilik |
995 322 433304 |
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Liner operators at APM |
Maersk Georgia LLC |
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Sopho Khoshtaria |
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995322 486673 |
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Liner operators at APM |
CMA CGM Georgia LLC |
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Khatuna Sanadze |
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995322 940889 |
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Liner operators at APM |
BSA Georgia as agent of EVERGREEN MARINE CORP. |
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Temur Babilodze |
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995322 496497 |
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Liner operators at APM |
GNS Georgia as agent of COSCO Shipping Lines |
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Givi Chachanidze |
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995322 000253 |
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Liner operators at APM |
Wilhelmsen as agent of ONE -Ocean Network Express |
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Elena Galchevskaya |
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995322 368710 |
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Liner operators at APM |
Eisa as agent of HAPAG-LLOYD in Georgia |
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Dimitri Javakhia |
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995322 334825 |
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Liner operators at APM |
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd |
|
Ilia Kapanadze |
|
995322 920064 |
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Liner operators at APM |
Arkas Georgia LLC |
|
Goksan Akan |
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995 322 473535(06320) |
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Liner operators at APM |
DTS Logistic Services Georgia LLC as agent of TURKON LINE |
|
Tamar Mekvabishvili |
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995322 223666 |
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Liner operators at APM |
ARKAS Georgia as agent of YANG MING MARINE TRANSPORT CORP |
|
Nino Kajaia |
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995322 473535 |
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Liner operators at APM |
Sealand - A Maersk Company |
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Tamar Lomtadze |
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995322 486689 |
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Liner operators at APM |
MLH Shipping Georgia LLC |
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Temeli Shashikashvili |
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995422 22516 |
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Terminal Operators apm |
Pace Georgia Ltd. |
4, Telegraph, Blind Alley |
Irakli Tateishvili |
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99532/2914701 |
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Terminal Operators apm |
Transford LLC |
5, Orbeliani blind alley |
Vako Dvali |
|
99532/2914701 |
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Terminal Operators apm |
UCG Trans Ltd |
30, D. Agmashenebeli str |
Nana Tskhoidze |
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995493/270345 |
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Terminal Operators apm |
Pace Shipping Agency Ltd. |
15/39, Gegidze str |
Longinoz Miminoshvili |
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995493/221464 |
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Terminal Operators apm |
Channel Energy |
52, D. Agmashenebeli str |
Zaza Kapanadze |
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995493/270860 |
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Terminal Operators apm |
B&P |
52, D. Agmashenebeli str |
Jumber Tsomaia |
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99532/2914701 |
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Terminal Operators apm |
Metalex |
52, D. Agmashenebeli str |
Ramaz Gujabidze |
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995599/534650 |
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Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse or comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Armenia - 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Company |
Physical address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone number |
Fax number |
Key role |
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Civil Aviation committee |
Airport “Zvartnots”, 0042, Yerevan, Republic of Armenia |
1 -Mihran Khachatryan 2-Stepan Payaslyan |
1-Chair
2-Deputy Chair |
|
+37460434201 +37444539229
+37491107475 |
N/A |
Department of Civil Aviation |
Zvartnots international airport |
Airport “Zvartnots”, 0042, Yerevan, Republic of Armeni |
Sergey Avetisyan |
General manager |
+37494800616
+37410 493000 |
N/A |
|
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 or comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Armenia - 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Key Role |
Description of Duties |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Manana Grain Mill |
2 Hayriyan St. v. Armash, marz Ararat, Armenia |
Gurgen Nikogosyan |
owner |
Web: |
Tel: +374 91 407 088;
+374 224 22112 |
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Bagramyan Mill |
Karkert Villige Ararat Distr. |
Sayat Gasparyan |
General Director |
Tel: +374 10 730 880
Fax: +374 10 730 880 |
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Uratu OJSC warehouse |
12 Arin Berd Street,Yerevan,Armenia |
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+374 10 474 631
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Firma New warehouse |
Kotayk Marz Arinj,Armenia |
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+374 10 285 348
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Hayk CJSC warehosue |
11 Arin Berd Street,Yerevan,Armenia |
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+374-11-252000 |
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Zangezur Terminal warehose |
Kapan Gortsaranayin St, Yerevan,Armenia |
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+374 28 566 500 |
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"Trans alliance" international transportation company warehouse |
Yerevan |
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+374 10 52 95 98 |
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Zvartnots Cargo Terminal |
Zvartnots Cargo Terminal Yerevan airport,Armenia |
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+374 10 493 000 |
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MetXim warehouses |
15/1 Artashat HighwayYerevan,Armenia |
|
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+374-10-287576 +374-10-287633 |
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(the company has storages in Ararat, Artashat, Lori, Shirak and Kotayk marzes, and Yerevan |
Urban Logistics Services |
62, 23 Araratyan St, Yerevan |
Davit Merzoyan |
Director |
+374 60 706060 37499070700 |
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Apaven |
43 Araratyan Street, Yerevan, Armenia |
Aver Mikayelyan |
Chief accountant |
+374 10 464 499 +37460-656511 |
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Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse or comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Armenia - 4.7 Fuel Providers Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
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Flash LLC |
Yerevan |
Koghbatsi 30 |
060 838575 |
flashpetrol.am |
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Max oil |
Yerevan |
Erebuni 12/4 |
Tatevik Varzahapetyan |
+37460-756751 |
+3741052675 |
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CPS ENERGY GROUP" LLC |
Yerevan |
Pushkin 1 |
Ashot Salazaryan |
president |
+374 11 540911 |
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 or comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Armenia - 4.8 Transporter Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
Vehicle Type |
No. of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Urban Logistics service |
Yerevan |
62, 23 Araratyan St, Yerevan |
Davit Merzoyan |
Director |
+374 60 706060 |
37499070700 |
|
international and in country transport, warehous facility, cold chain, customs brokerage |
DAF, IVECO, MAN, SCANIA, Mercedes, Volvo, Renault, Higer, |
n/a |
n/a |
Good |
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APAVEN Co. LTD |
Yerevan |
95, Araratyan str. |
Avet Mikayelyan |
Chief accountant |
37460656511 |
37491438296 |
n/a |
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Actros |
n/a |
15-30 MT |
Good |
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Trailer |
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18 MT |
Good |
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KAMAZ |
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12 MT |
Good |
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KRAZ |
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21 MT |
Good |
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MAZ |
|
2 MT |
Good |
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Crafter |
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Good |
Landtransit LTD |
Yerevan |
26/6, V. Sargsyan str., 3rd floor, room 304 |
Mariam Karakhanyan |
Director |
37410 561144 |
37491 218308 |
37410 561144 |
In country transport |
KAMAZ |
5 |
18 MT |
Fair |
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37491218308 |
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ZIL |
4 |
6 MT |
Fair |
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GAZEL |
2 |
1.5MT |
Good |
BAY LLC |
Yerevan |
1a, Rustamyan str. |
Vahan Kartalyan |
CEO |
37410 393223 |
37496 393223 |
37410 399336 |
In country transport |
GAZ 51 |
1 |
6 MT |
Good |
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37410 319131 |
37455 393223  |
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GAZEL |
15 |
1.8 MT |
Good |
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37410 319141 |
37493 393223 |
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PE Levon Zohranyan |
Vanadzor |
5/70 Abovyan str. |
Levon Zohranyan |
Director |
n/a |
37493 244900 |
n/a |
n/a |
In country transport |
KAMAZ |
5 |
18 MT |
Good |
|
Legara LTD |
Yerevan |
13/5, G. Hasatryan str. |
Harry Aslanyan |
Director |
37410 560440 |
n/a |
37410 390440 |
In country transport |
ZIL |
2 |
5-8 MT |
Good |
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37410 390440 |
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GAZ 53 |
5 |
4 MT |
Good |
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37410 393988 |
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GAZEL |
30 |
1.5-2 MT |
Good |
Mira Trans LLC |
Yerevan |
21/1, Sevan str. |
Ashot Mirakyan |
Director |
37410 447448 |
37496 083830 |
n/a |
International transport |
Ref |
5 |
20 MT |
Good |
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37460 447566 |
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Tent |
3 |
20 MT |
Good |
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Isotherm |
1 |
6 MT |
Good |
PE Armen Martirosyan (GR Services) |
Gyumri |
40, H. Sargsyan str. |
Armen Martirosyan |
Director |
n/a |
37498 977797 |
n/a |
n/a |
In country transport |
Sprinter |
1 |
2.5 MT |
Good |
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ZIL |
2 |
8 MT |
Good |
|
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GAZ 53 |
1 |
8 MT |
Good |
|
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MAN |
2 |
11-25 MT |
Good |
PE Agapi Martirosyan |
Vanadzor |
15/a Moskovyan St. |
Agapi Martirosyan |
Director |
37432244004 |
37493 766801 |
374322 21875 |
n/a |
Loading/offloading |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
PE Ararat Melkonyan |
Vanadzor |
11 Zoravar Andranik St. |
Ararat Melkonyan |
Director |
n/a |
37494 084047 |
374322 20866 |
n/a |
Loading/Offloading |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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 or comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Armenia - 4.9 Railway Companies Contact List
Company |
Geographic Coverage |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services |
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South Caucasus Railway SCR |
Georgia, Armenia |
Yerevan, Tigran Mets, 50, Shirak region, Gyumri, Kayaranamerdz street, 1 building, Lori region, Vanadzor, Moskovyan str. 7, Vanadzor station |
(+37460) 46 32 84,1-84, (+374) 312 5 10 02, (+374) 322 2 10 09 |
|
Directories
|
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 or comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Armenia - 4.10 Supplier Contact List
Company |
Commodity Types |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Food wholesale |
Freja and Son LLC |
Armenia, 0014, Yerevan |
Adontsi St., 2/1 Building (in "Yeraz" business center building) |
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Food wholesale |
Alex Holding Co. LTD
|
Armenia, 0084, Yerevan |
Oganovi St., 15/1 Building |
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Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse or comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Armenia - 4.11 Additional Services Contact List
Type of Service |
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Law firm, Audit, Tax and Advisory services. |
"ERNST & YOUNG" ("EY") Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) |
Armenia, 0010, Yerevan |
Vazgen Sargsyan St., 2 Building, 7th Floor (in the territory of "Kamar" business center) |
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Audit, Tax and Advisory services. |
KPMG |
|
8th floor, Erebuni Plaza Business Center |
|
|
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Tel: +374 (10) 595999 |
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|
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Audit, Tax and Advisory services. |
Grant Thornton Armenia |
Yerevan Plaza Business Center |
9 Grigor Lusavorich Street, Yerevan 0015 |
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Armenia - 4.12 Waste Management and Recycling Companies Contact List
Name of Company | Physical Address | Focal Person | Telephone Number | Email Address | Website | Does the company have an Environmental, Health and Safety certification (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or equivalent) or self-certified management plan for facilities and personnel? (List all available) | Business License Validity Dates | Years of experience | Company main business | Facility is well maintained (roof/walls)? (Y/N) | Hazardous materials are processed and stored separately from non-hazardous waste? (Y/N) | Facility has adequate ventilation? (Y/N) | PPE provided to staff (hard hats, overalls, boots, etc.)? (Y/N) | Processing capacity (e.g. max tonnes/day or month)* | Collection provided (Y/N) | Any transport capacity constraints (geographical, volumes, frequency)? | Non hazardous waste accepted Select from dropdown menu | Non hazardous waste Disposal method Select from dropdown menu | Hazardous Waste Accepted Select from dropdown menu | Hazardous waste disposal Disposal method Select from dropdown menu | Admin Waste Accepted Select from dropdown menu | Admin Disposal method Select from dropdown menu | Comments |
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ECOLOGY | Margari Highway 4/1 Ejmiadzin | 37477669080 | Biological/medical waste disposal | ||||||||||||||||||||
EcoProtect | Yerevan Nubarasheni highway, 20/1 | 37495898480 | info@ecopro.am | https://www.ecopro.co/en/ | indefinite | 14 y | recycling, decontaminating, storage, transport actions on hazardous wastes/ Medical and clinical waste utilization/ Pet Cremation |
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 or comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
5 Armenia Annexes
The following section contains annexes with additional information for the Armenia LCA.
Armenia - 5.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations
5.1 Republic of Armenia Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym |
Full Name |
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 |
FAO |
Food and Agriculture Organization |
GPRS |
General Pocket Radio Service |
GRT |
Gross Register Tonnage |
IATA |
International Air Transport Association |
ICAO |
International Civil Aviation Organization |
IDPs |
Internally Displaced Persons |
ILS |
Instrument Landing System |
IMF |
International Monetary Fund |
INGO |
International NGO |
IOM |
International Organization for Migration |
ISPs |
Internet Service Providers |
KVA |
Kilo Volt Ampere |
LCA |
Logistics Capacity Assessment |
MOU |
Memorandum of Understanding |
MT |
Metric Tons |
MW |
Megawatt |
N/A |
Not Available |
NDB |
Non-directional beacon |
NFI |
Non-food Items |
NGO |
Non-governmental Organization |
OCHA |
Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs |
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 |
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 Organization |
WFP |
World Food Programme |
WHO |
World Health Organization |
WVI |
World Vision International |