Solomon Islands
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Country Name |
Solomon Islands |
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Official Country Name |
Solomon Islands |
Table of Contents
1 Solomon Islands Country Profile
Generic country information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures.
For a generic country overview, please consult the following sources:
Generic Information:
The Solomon Islands is a country in Melanesia, east of Papua New Guinea. There are approximately 992 islands of which 157 are inhabited. The landscape is made up mostly of rugged hills and mountains with some low coral atolls. The islands stretch 1448 kilometres in a south-easterly direction from the Shortland Islands, on the border with Papua New Guinea, to the Santa Cruz Islands, which borders with Vanuatu. Sitting in a geologically active region there are frequent earthquakes, tremors, and volcanic activity. There is also risk from cyclones and tsunamis.
The UK established a protectorate over the Solomon Islands in the 1890s. Self-government was achieved in 1976 and independence two years later. Ethnic violence in the late 90’s early 2000’s led to instability in the country. At the request of Prime Minister Sir Allan Kemakez the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) began in 2003 to help restore law and order and economic stability in the country.
GDP – $668 million (2009 World Bank est.), of which agriculture contributes approximately 42%. Solomon Islands's human development index is 0.494, which gives the country a rank of 123 out of 169 countries. The Solomon Islands rely heavily on imports of food, fuel, manufactured goods, plant and equipment.
Find the country in the generic links below:
Wikipedia Country Information Website of Wikipedia on the Solomon Islands
IMF Country Information Website of the IMF on the Solomon Islands
Economist Intelligence Unit* Website of the Economist on the Solomon Islands
(*note - this is a paid service)
Humanitarian Info:
Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs: Website of the OCHA on their Regional Office for the Pacific (ROP)
Facts and Figures:
Wolfram Alpha Website of Wolram Alpha on the Soloman Islands
World Bank Website of the Worldbank on the Solomon Islands
Population Information: Website of the Worldpopulationreview
1.1 Solomon Islands Humanitarian Background
Solomon Islands Humanitarian Background
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Disasters, Conflicts and Migration |
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Natural Disasters |
Yes / No |
Comments / Details |
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Drought |
No | - |
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Earthquakes |
Yes | May 2007, magnitude 8.1 - 345km northwest of the Solomon Islands' |
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Epidemics |
No | - |
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Extreme Temperatures |
No | - |
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Flooding |
Yes | Flooding in February of 2009 and 2010 affected approximately 60,000 people each time. |
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Insect Infestation |
No | - |
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Mudslides |
Yes | Associated with earthquakes – 2007 event |
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Volcanic Eruptions |
Yes | In 1971 a volcano erupted on Savo island, affecting 6000 people |
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High Waves / Surges |
Yes | May 2007, magnitude 8.1 - 345km northwest of the Solomon Islands resulting in a tsunami affecting approximately 36,588 people. Jan 2010, series of earthquakes measuring up to 7.2, which generated a tsunami that affected Rendova and Tetepare Islands. |
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Wildfires |
No | - |
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High Winds |
No | - |
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Other Comments |
Climate change is projected to impact heavily on agriculture,
forestry and fisheries in the Pacific islands, leading to increased
food insecurity and malnutrition (FAO) |
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Man-Made Issues |
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Civil Strife |
No | - |
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International Conflict |
No | - |
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Internally Displaced Persons |
No | - |
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Refugees Present |
No | - |
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Landmines / UXO Present |
No | - |
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Other Comments |
n/a |
For more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters:
Website of Emdat - Disaster Database
Calamities and Seasonal Affects
Seasonal Affects on Transport
There are few seasonal affects on transport in the Solomon Islands. Heavy rains during the cyclone season can cause issues with infrastructure such as bridges and roads.. Most goods are transported by boat so weather can effect the use of boats but this is possible all year round.
Seasonal Affects on Storage and Handling (economic, social, climate…)
There are few seasonal affects on handling and storage in the Solomon Islands. The high temperatures and humidity mean that perisable goods have a short shelf life, so contingencies of food stuffs like rice and flour are not stored for long periods of time by store owners or humanitarian agencies.
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
Government
The National Disaster Council has the primary responsibility for
disaster risk management in the Solomon Islands. Established by the
National Disaster Council Act (1989) and National Disaster Risk
Management Plan (2010), it is supported by the National Disaster
Management Office (NDMO) under the Ministry of Environment, Climate
Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology.
The National Disaster Council (NDC) is responsible for the overview
of disaster events. The Council has responsibility for oversight
for arrangements for all hazards through four lead agencies:
- National Disaster Management Office – all hazards except:
- Ministry of Health and Medical Services – Pandemics
- Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock – Pests and diseases
- Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Meteorology – Climate change adaptation.
During a disaster event the National Disaster Operations Committee (N-Doc) is activated for the operational management of the disaster. The disaster coordinator is the head of the NDMO (Disaster Coordinator) and is responsible for the coordination of the overall operational response to a disaster.
The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) is based at the NDMO office in a state of readiness for disaster response. It is responsible for information management, media management and cluster coordination.
In emergencies the Government will often set up a central fund with contributions gathered from various donors. This is then administered by the government. Various donors also have agreements with NGO’s to provide either direct funding or relief supplies in emergencies
Further information on the governtments capacities to respond to emergencies can be found in the following document:
Solomon Islands Humanitarian Background Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
4.1 Solomon Islands Government Contact List
Humanitarian Community
1.2 Solomon Islands Regulatory Departments & Quality Control
Solomon Islands National Parliament has 50 seats sitting in one house; members are elected from single member constituencies by popular vote, to serve four-year terms.
Government of the provinces is under review; currently, provincial government is managed from within the national Ministry of Provincial Government. However, the Provincial Government Act is being transformed to reflect the country’s intention to give more autonomy to the provinces. Some areas of government – education and health – are already mostly devolved to the provincial level, with others moving steadily in that direction. With a significant amount of capacity building underway, the country is moving towards a federal system where the provinces will become states in their own right.
There are Magistrates and Local Court officers operating in the Provinces, overseen by a Principal Magistrate. Local court also hears land dispute cases, and minor civil and criminal matters in the District Courts. At village level, where the village chiefs still wield considerable authority, the village chief often settles local disputes in the Chief’s Hearing under the non-established Chief’s Courts.
Both international security and internal policing of the Solomon Islands rests in the hands of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force, a robust, competent organisation that now has the capacity to work regionally, rendering assistance to neighbouring countries during times of disaster. As a result of a proactive crime prevention strategy, police working closely with local communities, the country is peaceful. International confidence is strong, as attested by a series of recent regional sporting and cultural events, and the upcoming Melanesian Arts Festival in 2017 and Pacific Games in 2023.
Ministry of Commerce, Labour, Industry and Employment holds responsibility for the Solomon Islands Port Authority
Ministry of Communications and Aviation holds responsibility for the Civil Aviation Authority Of Solomon Islands, the SOE that manages the Airports and their ancillary services.
Ministry of Finance and Treasury’s Customs and Excise Division is responsible for processing documentation for tax exemption for humanitarian cargo. Organizations wishing to be eligible for these exemptions must be registered with the Registrar (Ministry of Lands) under the Charitable Act. and get a signature from the Inlands Revenue Division.
Ministry of Health Medical Services needs to be applied to for importation of medicine; a pharmacy permit issued by the National Referral Hospital may be required. This ministry is the Lead Agency for pandemic response
Ministry of Infrastructure Development is responsible for building and maintaining infrastructure including roads, bridges, navigation aids and wharfs, repairing infrastructure after disaster events.
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology is responsible for the National Disaster Council which has the primary responsibility for disaster risk management in the Solomon Islands supported by the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO)
Telecommunications Commission is a statutory body that was formed in February 2010. It is the regulator body for telecommunications in the Solomon Islands
For more information on regulatory departments and quality control laboratories’ contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Solomon Islands Government Contact List and 4.3 Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List here.
Further information on the services provided by the National Regulatory Departments identified in the contact list given above can be found in the following document:
Solomon Islands National Regulatory Departments Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
1.3 Solomon Islands Customs Information
Solomon Islands Customs Information
Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division (SICED)
Most officers are located in Honiara at the airport, sea port and administrative offices, with a smaller number of officers at Gizo, Noro, Lata (Temotu Province) and Mono border office(Short Land). SICED works with a range of Government agencies such as the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Immigration, Agriculture, Health and Quarantine on border security and the Inland Revenue Division on revenue collection.
SICED uses ASYCUDA
Duties and Tax Exemption
For contact information regarding government custom authorities, please follow the link below:
4.2.1 Solomon Islands Government Contact List
Further info is available by following link: http://www.customs.gov.sb/
Emergency Response:
[Note: This section contains information which is related and applicable to ‘crisis’ times. These instruments can be applied when the Government officially declares an emergency.
When this occurs, there is usually a streamlined process to import goods duty and tax free that allows the importation and release of goods prior to producing documentation, however it must be noted all the appropriate documentation, as outlined in the tables later in this section, will be required at some time by customs for all items bought in to the country. It is therefore imperative for good records to be kept for later reference.
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Agreements / Conventions Description |
Ratified by Country? (Yes / No) |
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WCO (World Customs Organization) member |
No |
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Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention |
Yes, 05/09/2014 |
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OCHA Model Agreement |
No |
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Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) |
No |
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Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration) |
No |
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.).]
Humanitarian aid will be exempted from duties and taxes provided the organizations importing such supplies have complied with the requirements outlined in the section below. There are no specific types of goods restricted from being eligible for this status
Organizations wishing to be eligible for these exemptions must be registered with the Registrar (Ministry of Lands) under the Charitable Act.
In the following table, give information on the necessary requirements in order for organizations to qualify for a duties and taxes exemption on imports (e.g. do they need to be officially registered - with which department and how is this done, necessary permits/licences, etc.). Include information for both UN agencies and NGOs.
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Organizational Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status |
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United Nations Agencies |
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For exemption for Goods tax – GT22 - Must complete the ‘Division a Quotation of Exemption Certificate to the Commissioner of Inland Revenue’ and get a signature from the Inlands Revenue Division. For exemption from Duty – C44 _– Copies of these can be purchased at stationary shops. They are to be completed and must have an official stamp of your organisation on it to be valid.
Copies of these form are attached in the annex |
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Non Governmental Organizations |
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For exemption for Goods tax – GT22 - Must complete the ‘Division a Quotation of Exemption Certificate to the Commissioner of Inland Revenue’ and get a signature from the Inlands Revenue Division. For exemption from Duty – C44 – Copies of these can be purchased at stationary shops. They are to be completed and must have an official stamp of your organisation on it to be valid. Copies of these form are attached in the annex |
Exemption Certificate Application Procedure:
In the following table, please provide the practical information that is necessary in order to obtain a duties and taxes exemption certificate or similar document. Include a process description (including contacts, departments, paperwork, etc.), making the distinction per counterpart/programme. Also include the contact details of agents and authorities (where to apply for certificates/authorization) as well as time benchmarks.
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Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure |
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Generalities (include a list of necessary documentation) |
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stationery shops GT 22 – Quotation of Exemption Certificate SAD-99 (replaces previous C15 document)The template for this form is available from Customs and Excise an available from ASYCUDA website for registered users
The Customs departments aim is have all forms available for download on the website, this is an ongoing process and the following link should be accessed to check for availability www.mof.gov.sb/ReportsNew/Forms2.aspx |
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Process to be followed (step by step or flowchart) |
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Each time a shipment arrives the following must be done to ensure that the goods are exempt.
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Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
The following matrix should include information as to what documents are necessary in order to obtain a duties and taxes exemption certificate. In each of the boxes in the matrix, please include the following information for the commodities list at the top:
- Whether or not the documents listed on the left are required (Y/N)
- Whether or not an original, proforma or a copy is necessary
- The number of copies of the document that is necessary Any differences between UN and NGO requirements If there are any additional comments, they can be included at the bottom of the table.
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Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
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Invoice |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
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AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
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Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
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Packing Lists |
Yes, proforma, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, proforma, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, proforma, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, proforma, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, proforma, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, proforma, applies to UN and NGOs |
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Other Documents |
See below |
See below |
See below |
See below |
See below |
See below |
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Additional Notes |
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NOTE: where previously originals of documents were required, scanned copies or faxes will now suffice.
C44 to be completed for exemption from customs duty (original
and 3 copies) All fruit, vegetables and animal must have an import permit, issued by the Agriculture Quarantine Section. |
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Customs Clearance
General Information
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Customs Information |
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Document Requirements |
The GT22 and C44, along with the original invoice, AWB or BL, packing list and SAD-99 (replaces previous C15 document) |
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Embargoes |
None |
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Prohibited |
Honey, bees, indecent articles, matches (containing white or yellow phosphorus), opium, flick-knives and knuckle dusters. |
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General Restrictions |
Electrical machinery and appliances must have permission from SIEA (Solomon Island Electrical Authority). Some prescribed drugs may need a permit. You can apply for this at the Ministry of Health but it is issued by the National Referral Hospital. |
Customs Clearance Document Requirements
The following matrix should include information as to what documents are necessary for the customs clearance of consignments. In each of the boxes in the matrix please include the following information for the commodities list at the top:
- Whether or not the documents listed on the left are required (Y/N)
- Whether or not an original, proforma or a copy is necessary
- The number of copies of the document that is necessary
- Any differences between UN and NGO requirements
If there are any additional comments, they can be included at the bottom of the table.
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Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
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D&T Exemption Certificate |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
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Invoice |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
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AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
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Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
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Packing Lists |
Yes, proforma, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, proforma, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, proforma, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, proforma, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, proforma, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, proforma, applies to UN and NGOs |
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Phytosanitary Certificate |
No, unless used goods (e.g. 2nd hand clothes) |
No, unless used goods (e.g. 2nd hand clothes) |
No, unless used goods (e.g. 2nd hand clothes) |
No, unless used goods (e.g. 2nd hand clothes) |
No, unless used goods (e.g. 2nd hand clothes) |
No, unless used goods (e.g. 2nd hand clothes) |
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Other Documents |
See below |
See below |
See below |
See below |
See below |
See below |
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Additional Notes |
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NOTE: where previously originals of documents were required, scanned copies or faxes will now suffice. For importation of Medicine you may need to get a pharmacy
permit. This needs to be applied for at the Ministry of Health but
is issued by the National Referral Hospital. |
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Transit Regime
Not applicable for the Solomon Islands as goods would generally only transit through if being transhipped in a container to onward destinations such as Fiji.
If goods are being transhiped they must remain in the wharf area under security, until such time as they are reloaded for onward shipment.
2 Solomon Islands Logistics Infrastructure
National infrastructure suffers from lack of capital input and coordinated long term planning. Government regularly budgets funding for Road, Port and Communication improvements however finance does not seem to materialise for these projects. On-going Foreign Aid has been directed at improving infrastructure and is likely to continue, albeit slowly.
The expansive nature of the islands presents a huge logistical challenge. With over 300 inhabited islands, many sparsely populated and with very little financial resources there is little economic incentive for significant private foreign investment in infrastructure. Interisland sea transport using small and medium size coastal vessels continues to be the main transport mode and for the foreseeable future it is likely that small-scale owner operators will dominate the logistics infrastructure landscape. While this has historically met current demands it inhibits the potential for both economic growth and meeting a large-scale surge requirement.
2.1 Solomon Islands Port Assessment
The Solomon Islands ports are operated by Solomon Islands Port Authority (SIPA) a wholly-owned Solomon Islands government authority and is subjected to the State Owned Enterprises Act of 2007. SIPA reports to the Minister of Infrastructure Development
The ports of Honiara (Point Cruz) and Noro are classed as international ports The sea port of Point Cruz is the main port of entry into Solomon Islands. A number international shipping companies operate as the port has facility to handle containers Passenger ferry services operate from Honiara's main wharf at Point Cruz,
There are 4 other ‘significant’ ports. They are the ports of Gizo, Ringi Cove, Tulagi and Yandina, however these ports are suitable for interisland vessels only. They have no handling and storage facilities or security and are managed by the Provincial Authorities. Information on these local ports can be obtained from the NDMO if and when required in case of emergency operations.
2.1.1 Solomon Islands Port of Honiara
Key port information can also be found at:
Website of the Maritime Database on the Port of Honiara
Port Overview
The seaport of Point Cruz is the main port of entry into Solomon Islands. A number of international shipping companies operate as the port has facility to handle containers Passenger ferry services operate from Honiara's main wharf at Point Cruz, the Notable operators are the ferry operations MV Pelican Express and MV Solomon Express, offering services once a week to Malaita and the western provincial cities of Mbunikalo, Seghe, Noro, and Gizo. Fuel is imported through a single buoy mooring system and pumped ashore through to the tanks farms belonging to Shell and those of Markworth Oil Ltd, Honiara Bulk Fuel. Larger vessels requiring bunkers up to 100,000 litres can be bunkered at the main port using trucks. Dump barges can be engaged for bunkers greater than 100,000 litres provided at least two weeks notice is given (South Pacific Oils).
The Port is undertaking a physical and administrative revamp, consultants from Singapore have reviewed all aspects of the physical, tariffs, processes and administration operation. The access roads are being repaired and upgraded; Lighting mounted on 30-meter turrets, container equipment to complement the new pier being constructed is being ordered, (the list was not available). The Port tariffs, inclusive of Marine and cargo operations have increased by 300 % to 400 % effective from the 1st of September 2015.
The port productivity is considered on the low side. The Stevedore operations are part of the Solomon Islands Port Authority
Port website: www.sipa.sb
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Solomon Islands |
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Province or District |
Gaudalcanal |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Honiara Adjacent to port |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port Of Honiara |
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Latitude |
-9.426389 |
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Longitude |
159.9772 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
Solomon Islands Ports Authority |
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Management Contact Person |
Hugo Bugoro |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
AIRPORT NAME: Honiara International (8 km) LIST OF INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS: Solomon Airlines, Air Pacific, Air Vanuatu, Fiji Airlines, Pacific Blue Airlines, Virgin Blue, Qantas |
Port Picture
1 Container berth 1 5. Shell Fuel Storage facility
2 Container berth 2 6. Coastal shipping wharves
3 Storage warehouse 7. Markworth Oil Fuel Storage facility
4 Container storage area 8. Patrol boat berths
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The Management of the port is under Solomon Islands Port Authority (SIFA). They are responsible for all administrative matters and development. SIFA also manage all stevedoring operations. Tug boat services are contracted to 2 companies Pacific Towing (a Papua New Guinea company) and Dalgros (local). Port security is organised by the Government appointed Director Of Corporate Service There are several local shipping agents, Tradco, Sullivans and IDC Shipping Agencies, who handle the bulk of the port business. Transport ex-port by road is mainly done by owner operators or onward shipped on ferries and small boats to other islands.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.2.3 Soloman Islands Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
The only limitations to vessel size are the depth of the berths. There are no bottlenecks. Pilotage and Tugs are compulsory for vessels above 40m LOA. The port is rarely congested and consequently there is no waiting time. If necessary, humanitarian cargo will be given priority, with prior approval from the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs. This is a formality.
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
No |
- |
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Major Import Campaigns |
Yes |
Nov – Jan (does not affect operations) |
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Other Comments |
Nov-Jan peak is due to festive season imports |
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Handling Figures for 2015 |
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Vessel Calls |
417 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
32,000 |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2015 (Includes Container volume) |
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Bulk (MT) |
139,214 |
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Break bulk (MT) |
526.468 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: www.sipa.com.sb/
Charges applied as per gazette rate to Break Bulk cargoes:
Stevedoring Charge @ $39.00 per Revenue tons
Tonnage dues @ $45.00
Handling Charge @ $25.00 per Revenue tones
Wharf charges @ $10.50 per Revenue tons
Solomon Islands Port of Honeira Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
2 x multi -use |
#1. 130 |
8 - 10 |
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Container Berth |
#2. 150 |
12 |
Also RoRo capable |
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Silo Berth |
No |
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Berthing Tugs |
No |
2 x tugs berthed at domestic Ferry jetties or anchored |
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Water Barges |
No |
May be berthed at domestic ferry jetties |
Adjacent to the international Port of Honiara, there are 7 small jetties for local cargo/passenger and fishing vessels.
Fuel is discharged through a submarine cable and deposited into tanks on the wharf, run by the two fuel importers.
Further information on berthing specifications can be found in the following document:
Solomon Islands Port of Honeira Additional Information
Honiara has a deepwater international berth 120 meters (m) long, with a maximum depth of 10.5m alongside. Vessels up to 200 m long can be handled. In addition, Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) operates a 85-m wharf, with a depth of 3.4 m alongside, as well as a barge ramp. Adjacent to the international Port of Honiara, there are 7 small jetties for local cargo/passenger and fishing vessels. Fuel is discharged through a submarine cable and deposited into tanks on the wharf, run by the two fuel importers.
General Cargo Handling Berths
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Berths 1 & 2 |
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Exports - Bagged Cargo |
Berths 1 & 2 |
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Imports and Exports - RoRo |
Berth 2 |
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Other Imports |
Berths 1 & 2 |
Port Handling Equipment
Is the port handling equipment is operated and managed by SIPA, the Port Management entity
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Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
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Container Gantries |
No |
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Mobile Cranes |
No |
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Reachstacker |
Yes |
3 x 45 MT 5 x 45 MT (new) |
All operative and in reasonable condition |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
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Transtainer |
Yes |
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Due to large quantities of fuel imported and vegetable oil exported port handles 200 transtainers / month |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
8 x (range 3 –16MT) |
Further information on operational port cargo handling equipment can be found in the following document:
Solomon Islands Port of Honeira Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Container Facilities
The port is accustomed to large volumes of containerised cargo, however it relies on shipboard cranes to unload containers to wharf. Containers can be unloaded by other means on Berth 2. Provided the ship is RoRo capable.
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Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
2,0000 |
1,000 |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No |
No |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
30 |
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Other Capacity Details |
- |
- |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
250 |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
30 |
|
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
250 |
|
|
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
100 |
|
Customs Guidance
Customs officers at the port are available 24/7. Their offices are located adjacent to the wharf. There is no waiting time for customs on arrival and clearance of a vessel generally takes about 1 hour. There are no special protocols to follow, customs officials are generally honest and straightforward to deal with.
For more information on customs in Solomon Islands please see the following link: 1.3 Solomon Islands Customs Information
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
Berth #2 (see table ‘Berthing Specifications” above) is a multipurpose and can accommodate
Grain and Bulk Handling
There is no specialised bulk grain handling facilities. Bulk grain is received containerised and trucked to the local mill in container. There are no bagging companies in the Solomon Islands.
Main Storage Terminal
There are 2 covered warehouses in the wharf compound area owned by SIFA. They are generally 40% utilised climbing to 60% utilization over the peak period Dec-Jan
|
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
|
Bagged Cargo |
2 |
280 m2 |
|
Refrigerated Cargo |
None (reefers only) |
|
|
General Cargo |
As for bagged (above) |
Storage Facillities
Managed by: Solomon Island Ports Authority
There is a free storage period of five days from the date of inward clearance of ship from which cargo is discharged. Thereafter there is a rising scale of storage charges starting at $3 (per tonne or cubic measurement) rising to $8.40 for 31 days or beyond. For goods in the bonded warehouse storage will be charged at 30c more per tonne than the above day rate.
| Total floor space | Quantity | Floor Area (m2) |
|---|---|---|
|
Main Quay Transit Sheds
|
2
|
140
|
|
Back of Port Transit Sheds
|
1
|
-
|
|
Lighterage Area Transit Sheds
|
n/a |
-
|
|
Customs Warehouses
|
1
|
-
|
Stevedoring
Stevedoring is provided 7 days a week, 24 hours a day as required. It is managed by SIPA, they run 3 x 8 hour shifts with a 4th gang on standby.
Hinterland Information
There are 30-40 side-lifter trucks owned by companies and individual operators that move containerised goods from the port. This is adequate for current demand and will also be sufficient to meet surge requirements. There is ample supply of smaller trucks owned by individual operators for shifting break bulk goods.
Port Security
The Director Of Corporate Services is responsible for the management of the Port Security. Security is good and there have been no reported issues. Port is patrolled 24/7
|
Security |
|
|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
|
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
|
Police Boats |
No |
|
Fire Engines |
No |
2.1.2 Solomon Islands Port of Noro
Port Overview
Noro has a single berth with a limitation of 64m LOA. It is managed by SIPA and is a secondary port.. There are no other limitations other than the berth size. Due to limited ship visits there is no congestion and no waiting time. It is mainly utilised by interisland shipping and ferry services. There are very few facilities or limited port infrastructure. There are 2 large forklifts capable of moving containers and 2 forklifts for moving pallets. Tradco Shipping Ltd, a shipping agency operates in the port.
Port website: www.sipa.com.sb
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
|
Port Location and Contact |
|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
New Georgia, Western Province |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
TOWN NAME. Noro DISTANCE: 1 km |
|
Port's Complete Name |
Port Of Noro |
|
Latitude |
-8º -12' -56' S |
|
Longitude |
157º 12' 41' E |
|
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Solomon Islands Port Authority |
|
Management Contact Person |
Douglas Alex |
|
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
AIRPORT NAME Honiara 301 nautical miles LIST OF INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS |
Port Picture
1. National Fisheries Developments Ltd (NFD) private wharf 2. Main wharf
3. Container storage area 4. SIPA warehouse storage 5. SIPA office and workshop
6. NFD
workshop
7. NFD offices
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
SIPA is the SOE responsible for management of the port and facilities including stevedoring.
Tradco Shipping Ltd handles most of the shipping agency operations.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List here.
Port Performance
Noro channel draft is 15m. It has a single berth with a limitation of 64m LOA. It is managed by SIPA and is a secondary port.. There are no other limitations other than the berth size. Due to limited ship visits there is no congestion and no waiting time. It is mainly utilised by interisland shipping and ferry services. There are very few facilities or limited port infrastructure. There are 2 large forklifts capable of moving containers and 2 forklifts for moving pallets. Humanitarian cargo will be given priority if necessary with prior approval from the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs. There is unlikely to be any waiting tome for berthing.
Handling MTs includes or includes container volume.
|
Seasonal Constraints |
||
|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
|
|
Rainy Season |
No |
|
|
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
|
|
Other Comments |
|
|
|
Handling Figures for 2015 |
|
|
Vessel Calls |
582 |
|
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
4923 |
|
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2015 |
|
|
Bulk (MT) |
15436 |
|
Break bulk (MT) |
61492 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: INSERT LINK TO PORT RATES/TARIFFS PAGE – link directly to an external webpage which has relevant rates, tariffs, and/or charges for the port, if available.
Charges applied as per gazette rate to Break Bulk cargoes:
Stevedoring Charge @ $39.00 per Revenue tons
Tonnage dues @ $45.00
Handling Charge @ $25.00 per Revenue tones
Wharf charges @ $10.50 per Revenue tons
Berthing Specifications
|
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
|
Conventional Berth |
1 |
64 |
12 - 15 |
This is the only berth |
|
Container Berth |
NO |
|
||
|
Silo Berth |
NO |
|
||
|
Berthing Tugs |
NO |
|
||
|
Water Barges |
NO |
|
General Cargo Handling Berths
|
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
There is only 1 berth (see above)
|
|
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
|
|
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
|
|
Other Imports |
Port Handling Equipment
There is limited port handling equipment. It is operated by SIPA
|
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
|
Dockside Crane |
NO |
||
|
Container Gantries |
NO |
||
|
Mobile Cranes |
NO |
||
|
Reachstacker |
Yes |
1 x 45 MT |
! x 45 MT new arriving 2017 |
|
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
NO |
||
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
NO |
||
|
Transtainer |
NO |
||
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
1 x 45 MT 1 x 7 MT 1 x 3 MT |
Container Facilities
There are no container facilities at the port.
|
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
|
Container Facilities Available |
No |
No |
|
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No |
No |
|
Refrigerated Container Stations |
No |
No |
|
Other Capacity Details |
No |
No |
|
Daily Take Off Capacity |
No |
No |
|
Number of Reefer Stations |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
No |
No |
|
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
No |
No |
Customs Guidance
There is a customs station at Noro and customs officers are available 24/7 as required.
For more information on customs in Solomon Islands, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 1.3 Customs Information here.
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
There is no multi purpose terminal
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
There is no grain and bulk handling facilities.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
There are 2 covered warehouses both of approximately 70 x 20 m . They are generally only 30% utilised.
|
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
|
Bagged Cargo |
2 |
280 m2 |
|
Refrigerated Cargo |
None |
- |
|
General Cargo |
As for bagged (above) |
- |
Stevedoring
Stevedoring service is managed by SIPA. There is adequate manpower available for current requirements and more labour can be drafted in case of surge requirements.
Hinterland Information
There are 3 side-lifter trucks owned by SolTuna (fishing company) 20’ – 40’ container capable that may be hired. SIFA allows un-stuffing of containers at port to enable business-houses to transport goods on small trucks (3 – 5 MT) .
Port Security
Port security is managed by the Port Authorities Director of Corporate Services and is present 24/7. There have been no reported issues with security in Noro Port
|
Security |
|
|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
|
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
|
Police Boats |
No |
|
Fire Engines |
No |
2.2 Solomon Islands Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at:
The Solomon Islands only international airport is Honiara International Airport (HIR), formally known as Henderson Field. Currently, the only international services to Honiara are from Brisbane, Nadi, Port Vila and Port Moresby. The aviation industry in the Solomon Islands is very limited, due to low passenger movements and poor economic development. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Solomon Islands (CAASI) is the authority in charge of aviation matters in the country and responsible for management of the airports.
Honiara International and Munda Airport are the only airports with paved runways. Munda airport on New Georgia Island can accommodate international flights. Currently there are no scheduled international flights into Munda however permission for International flights to Munda can be arranged through CAASI.
There are 33 other airports with unpaved (mainly corral rock) runways throughout the islands, Gizo, Shege, Fera (Ysabel) Auki, Kirakira, and Lata can handle smaller aircrafts such as Dash 8’s. Most of the runways are still operational after heavy rain as the coral rock provides a solid landing base.
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links:
4.2.1 Solomon Islands Government Company Contact List
4.5 Solomon Islands Airport Company Contact List
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
Aircraft operating for less than 28 days in the Solomon Islands do not require registration.
Exemption from registration for aircraft operating longer than 28 days is possible at the discretion of the Director of CAASI. This will generally be given for the purposes of humanitarian aid
Registration of aircraft in the civil aircraft register in Solomon Islands can only be done if the aircraft is to be operated in the Solomon Islands. This will require meeting their maintenance procedure, operational management capability, crew and the purpose of operation. They do NOT register aircraft for the purpose of just registration. They recognize the state of the registry of the aircraft. Documentation for registration of aircraft is also depending on where the aircraft is manufacture (Very important). They usually leave the foreign aircraft register alone because it takes time and money to conduct registration. The exemption can only be given under national disaster situation.
- From The Director Of CAASI
2.2.1 Solomon Islands Honiara International Airport
The airport is adequate for the current traffic volumes. There are no issues with the operational aspects of the airport. The only bottlenecks tend to occur at the security checkpoints. There have been recent upgrades to runway and apron surfaces and the addition of landing lights.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|
Country |
|
|
Province or District |
Guadalcanal |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Honiara 8 km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Honiara International airport |
|
Latitude |
|
|
Longitude |
160.0548
|
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
28 ft. / 9 m |
|
IATA Code |
HIR |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGH |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority Of Solomon Islands |
|
Management Contact Person |
George Satu |
|
Open From (hours) |
00.00 |
|
Open To (hours) |
24.00 |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Civil Aviation Authority Of Solomon Islands (CAASI) runs airport management, including responsibility for security. Ground handling duties are contracted to 3 companies; Solomon Airlines, Solomon Islands Terminal Services and Pacific Air Express.
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links:
4.2.5 Solomon Islands Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The airport operates at a satisfactory level for current demand. Peak periods are June July August when monthly traffic numbers increase by 30% (400flights/month). At this peak period the airport is operating to around 75% capacity.
|
Performance for 2014/15 |
|||
|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day/ |
|
|
Total Aircraft Movements (2014) |
3,600 |
300 |
10 |
|
Total Passengers (2015) |
250,000 |
18,000 |
600 |
|
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
1,440 |
120 |
4 |
|
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
500 |
40 |
2 |
|
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
NIL |
NIL |
NIL |
Cargo capacity is only being utilized at less than 50% with current facilities. There is no immediate plans to increase capacity or improve infrastructure at the airport.
Runways
Runway is in good condition there are no immediate plans to make any changes or improvements. There are no current issues with the runway.
|
Runway #1 |
|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2,200m x 45m |
|
Orientation |
06 24 (613 891.9mE 8,956874mN) |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There are no issues with current helicopter landing are. It is asphalt and in good condition.
|
Helipad #1 |
|
|
Present |
Yes |
|
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
Any |
|
Width and Length (m) |
50m x 50m |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
The airfield has had regular maintenance following an upgrade of facilities that was funded by a Japanese aid program initiated in 2004. This resulted in upgrades to landing lights, runway and apron surfaces and the terminal building. There are on-going development plans contingent on the availability of funding.
|
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 |
No |
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 |
B767 or A330 (Commercial) C7 lodestar (Military) |
||
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B767 or A330 (Commercial) C7 lodestar (Military) |
||
|
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
20,000m2 |
||
|
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
No storage |
||
|
Handling Equipment |
|||
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
3 ton |
|
Max Height (m) |
10 |
||
|
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
|
Other Comments |
1 x 2 ton forklift |
||
Customs Guidance
Once cargo has been checked by customs it is transported to one of 5 airfreight operators (Solomon Airlines, Pacific Air Express, Pacific Air Cargo, TNT and DHL). The cargo is stored in the bonded warehouse, pending clearance.
If paperwork is in order then goods should be cleared through customs within one to two days maximum. Usually same day clearance. Customs is on hand for all international arrivals and departures.
Organisations are able to clear their own shipments provided they can fill in the C15 template and submit the necessary documents to customs.
The main clearing agents at the airport are DHL, IT and Pacific Air Cargo
Language English, Pidgin.
For more information on customs in Solomon Islands please see the following link: 1.3 Solomon Islands Customs Information
Storage Facilities
Solomon Airlines' cargo terminal is located adjacent to the international passenger terminal at Honiara International Airport. It has a cargo handling area of approximately 390m². It has a bonded warehouse of 65 m².
There are no large areas of covered storage available at the Honiara airport. During disaster responses that involves the receipt of international relief cargo in large quantities, agencies would have to collect their cargo as soon as it was cleared if they needed it to be stored undercover.
1. International Terminal 2, 3 & 4. Domestic terminal and offices
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
All charges are for international flights. All flights and aircraft weight classes are charged at the rate shown below.
All the charges below may be waived for humanitarian flights at the Director of CAASI’s discretion.
|
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ (Payable to Air Services Australia Ltd) |
225.00 |
||
|
Landing USD - $ |
1,042.00 |
||
|
Night Landing USD - $ |
15.00 |
||
|
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
|
15.00 |
|
|
Parking |
|
8.00/day |
|
|
Handling Charges |
|
Nil |
|
Fuel Services Charges
There are no charges for fuel services.
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
|
Jet A-1 |
Nil |
|
Avgas |
Nil |
Cargo Terminal Charges
There are 3 cargo-handling companies at the airport. There standard charges applied by all are shown below
|
Import Charges |
||
|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
|
Handling Charge |
1 kg – 100 kg Over 100 kg total |
$13 for total load amount 0.13c /kg each kg over the 100kg |
|
Break Bulk Fee |
Same as above |
|
|
Diplomatic Mail |
Same as above |
|
|
Strong Room – per consignment |
None |
|
|
Cold Storage Fee |
None |
|
|
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
None |
|
|
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/c |
|
|
Storage per Day |
1 – 50 kg $4.00/day 50 –100 kg $7.00/day Over 100 kg $13.00/day |
3 days grace period |
|
Export Charges (USD -$) |
||
|
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
1 kg – 100 kg Over 100 kg total |
$13 for total load amount 0.13c /kg each kg over the 100kg |
|
International Air Waybill |
20.00 |
|
|
Local Air Waybill |
20.00 |
|
|
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/c |
|
|
Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/c |
|
|
Diplomatic Mail |
13.00 |
|
|
Storage Charges per Day |
N/c |
|
Air-bridge Charges
There are no charges for the use of air bridges.
Further information on charges applied at Honiara International Airport, please see the following document:
Solomon Islands Honiara International Airport Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Security
Security Level: Good
Security is employed and managed by CAASI. Security Level: Good
The security at the Honiara Airport is of international standards and includes scanning of hand luggage and personel.
Companies Available
4.5 Solomon Islands Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at:
2.2.2 Solomon Islands Munda National Airport
Airport Overview
Airport and facilities are in fair condition. Runway is in good condition. Although there are no scheduled international flights Munda can accommodate international flights (usually charter) if required, including C130’s. With prior arrangement CAASI will organise customs and quarantine officials to be on hand. There are planned upgrades to bring infrastructure to a standard necessary for Munda Airport runway to be certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Solomon Islands as an 'emergency alternate status' runway. Civil works include the installation of airfield ground lighting and navigation aids, perimeter security fencing, an airport rescue and firefighting facility and two fire trucks. Project completion is expected in May 2017.
The total flight movement in 2015 was 2,500 flights and 40,000 passengers
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western Province |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Munda Adjacent |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Munda |
|
Latitude |
-8.327778 |
|
Longitude |
157.2631 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
10 ft. 3 m |
|
IATA Code |
MUA |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGM |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Air Traffic Services (Contracted by CAASI) |
|
Management Contact Person |
George Ngumi (Air Traffic Services Ltd) |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
|
Runway #1 |
|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1400m x 30 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
07/25 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
|
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes Max 2 (C130) |
|
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
There are no fuel services available.
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
|
Jet A-1 |
N/available |
|
Avgas |
N/available |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
There are no Royalties of NOF’s.
There are no landing fees for domestic flights for International flights the same fees that apply at Honiara Airport apply at Munda.
Security
There is no security at Munda Airport.
There are 33 smaller unpaved airports/airfields in the Solomon Islands, some of which are not fully operational. Many of these runways are still operational after heavy rain as the corral rock provides a solid landing base.
The airports of Gizo, Munda, Seghe, Kirakira, Santa Cruz and Auki are able to accomodate Dash 8’s. The remaining airports if operational are able to receive Twin Otters. There is no night flying equipment and no refueling services at the regional airports.
Munda airport on New Georgia Island can accommodate international (usually charter) flights, including C130’s. The total flight movement in 2009 was 2002 flights.
2.2.3 Solomon Islands Other National Airports
There are 39 smaller unpaved airports/airfields in the Solomon Islands, some of which are not fully operational. Many of these runways are still operational after heavy rain as the corral rock provides a solid landing base.
The airports of Gizo, Munda, Seghe, Kirakira, Santa Cruz and Auki are able to accomodate Dash 8’s. The remaining airports if operational are able to receive Twin Otters. There is no night flying equipment and no refueling services at the regional airports.
2.2.3 Solomon Islands Afutara (Malaita Island) Airport
2.2.4 Solomon Islands Anuha Airport (Nggela Islands) Airport
2.2.5 Solomon Islands Ulawa Airport
2.2.6 Solomon Islands Atoifi Airport
2.2.7 Solomon Islands Auki Airport
2.2.8 Solomon Islands Avu Avu Airport
2.2.9 Solomon Islands Balalae (Shortland Island) Airport
2.2.10 Solomon Islands Barakoma Airport
2.2.11 Solomon Islands Barora Airport
2.2.12 Solomon Islands Batuna Airport
2.2.13 Solomon Islands Bellona/Anua Airport
2.2.14 Solomon Islands Choiseul Bay Airport
2.2.15 Solomon Islands Fera Airport
2.2.16 Solomon Islands Gatokae Airport
2.2.17 Solomon Islands Geva Airport
2.2.18 Solomon Islands Nusatupe Airport
2.2.19 Solomon Islands Kaghau Airport
2.2.20 Solomon Islands Kirakira Airport
2.2.21 Solomon Islands Kukudu Airport
2.2.22 Solomon Islands Kwai Harbour Airport
2.2.23 Solomon Islands Marau Airport
2.2.24 Solomon Islands Parasi Airport
2.2.25 Solomon Islands Mbambanakira Airport
2.2.26 Solomon Islands Mono Airport
2.2.26 Solomon Islands Mono Airport
2.2.27 Solomon Islands Onepusu Airport
2.2.28 Solomon Islands Ontong Java Airport
2.2.29 Solomon Islands Parasi Airport
2.2.30 Solomon Islands Ramata Airport
2.2.31 Salomon Islands Rennell/Tingoa Airport
2.2.32 Solomon Islands Ringgi Cove Airport
2.2.33 Solomon Islands Santa Ana Airport
2.2.34 Solomon Islands Santa Cruz Airport
2.2.35 Solomon Islands Savo Airport
2.2.36 Solomon Islands Seghe Airport
2.2.37 Solomon Islands Suavanao Airport
2.2.38 Solomon Islands Tarapaina Airport
2.2.39 Solomon Islands Tulagi Island Airport
2.2.40 Solomon Islands Viru Airport
2.2.41 Solomon Islands Yandina Airport
2.2.3 Solomon Islands Afutara (Malaita Island) Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Malaita |
|
Nearest Town or City |
|
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Afutara Airport |
|
Latitude |
-9.64571 |
|
Longitude |
160.156189 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
AFT |
|
ICAO Code |
AGAF |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
|
|
Management Contact Person |
|
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
|
This airport has a scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.4 Solomon Islands Anuha Airport (Nggela Islands) Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Central |
|
Nearest Town or City |
|
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Anuha Airport |
|
Latitude |
-9.64571 |
|
Longitude |
160.156189 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
ANH |
2.2.5 Solomon Islands Ulawa Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Makira-Ulawa |
|
Nearest Town or City |
|
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Ulawa Airport (Arona Airport) |
|
Latitude |
-9.86083 |
|
Longitude |
161.98 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
RNA |
|
ICAO Code |
AGAR |
This airport has a scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.6 Solomon Islands Atoifi Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Malaita |
|
Nearest Town or City |
|
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Uru Harbour Airport (Atoifi Airport) |
|
Latitude |
-8.873333 |
|
Longitude |
161.011389 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
ATD |
|
ICAO Code |
AGAT |
The airport has a scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.7 Solomon Islands Auki Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Malaita |
|
Nearest Town or City |
|
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Auki Gwaunaru'u Airport |
|
Latitude |
-8.697778 |
|
Longitude |
160.680833 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
AKS |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGA |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines and is able to accommodate Dash 8s.
2.2.8 Solomon Islands Avu Avu Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Guadalcanal |
|
Nearest Town or City |
|
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Avu Avu Airport |
|
Latitude |
-9.8683333 |
|
Longitude |
160.4105556 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
AVU |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGJ |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.9 Solomon Islands Balalae (Shortland Island) Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
|
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Balalae Airport |
|
Latitude |
-6.9925 |
|
Longitude |
155.888333 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
BAS |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGE |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.10 Solomon Islands Barakoma Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Barakoma, Vella Lavella Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Barakoma Airport |
|
Latitude |
-7.913 |
|
Longitude |
156.706 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
VEV |
|
ICAO Code |
AGBA |
2.2.11 Solomon Islands Barora Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Barora, New Georgia Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Barora Airport |
| Latitude | -7.6 |
| Longitude | 58.4 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
RRI |
|
ICAO Code |
|
2.2.12 Solomon Islands Batuna Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Batuna, Vangunu Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Batuna Airport |
|
Latitude |
-8.5620278 |
|
Longitude |
158.1193056 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
BPF |
|
ICAO Code |
AGBT |
2.2.13 Solomon Islands Bellona/Anua Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Rennell and Bellona |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Anua, Bellona Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Bellona/Anua Airport |
|
Latitude |
-11.301667 |
|
Longitude |
159.798056 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
BNY |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGB |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.14 Solomon Islands Choiseul Bay Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Choiseul |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Choiseul Bay, Taro Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Choiseul Bay Airport |
|
Latitude |
-6.711944 |
|
Longitude |
156.396111 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
CHY |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGC |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.15 Solomon Islands Fera Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Isabel |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Maringe, Fera Island (near Santa Isabel Island) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Fera/Maringe Airport |
|
Latitude |
-8.107222 |
|
Longitude |
159.5775 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
FRE |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGF |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.16 Solomon Islands Gatokae Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Gatokae (Nggatokae Island), New Georgia Islands |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Gatokae Aerodrome (Gatokae Airport) |
|
Latitude |
-8.739167 |
|
Longitude |
158.203056 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
GTA |
|
ICAO Code |
AGOK |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.17 Solomon Islands Geva Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Geva, Vella Lavella Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Geva Airport |
|
Latitude |
-7.57583 |
|
Longitude |
156.5970001 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
GEF |
|
ICAO Code |
AGEV |
2.2.18 Solomon Islands Nusatupe Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Gizo, Ghizo Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Nusatupe Airport (Gizo Airport) |
|
Latitude |
-8.098611 |
|
Longitude |
156.864167 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
GZO |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGN |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines. The airport is able to accommodate Dash 8s.
2.2.19 Solomon Islands Kaghau Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Choiseul |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Kaghau Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kaghau Airport |
|
Latitude |
-7.332778 |
|
Longitude |
157.586944 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
KGE |
|
ICAO Code |
AGKG |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.20 Solomon Islands Kirakira Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Makira-Ulawa |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Kirakira, Makira Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kirakira Airport (Ngorangora Airstrip) |
|
Latitude |
-10.449444 |
|
Longitude |
161.898333 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
IRA |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGK |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines. The airport is able to accomodate Dash 8s.
2.2.21 Solomon Islands Kukudu Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Kukudu (Kukundu), Kolombangara |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kukudu Airport |
|
Latitude |
-8.0262 |
|
Longitude |
156.94783 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
KUE |
|
ICAO Code |
AGKU |
2.2.22 Solomon Islands Kwai Harbour Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Malaita |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Kwai Harbour |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kwai Harbour Airport |
|
Latitude |
-8.869807 |
|
Longitude |
161.003909 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
112 ft |
|
IATA Code |
KWR |
|
ICAO Code |
|
2.2.23 Solomon Islands Marau Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Guadalcanal |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Marau, Guadalcanal Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Marau Airport |
|
Latitude |
-9.861667 |
|
Longitude |
160.825 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
RUS |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGU |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.24 Solomon Islands Parasi Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Guadalcanal |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Parasi, Marau Sound Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Marau Sound Airport (Parasi Airport) |
|
Latitude |
-9.6416702 |
|
Longitude |
161.4250031 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
PRS |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGP |
2.2.25 Solomon Islands Mbambanakira Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Guadalcanal |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Mbambanakira, Guadalcanal Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Mbambanakira Airport (Babanakira Airfield) |
|
Latitude |
-9.7475 |
|
Longitude |
159.838889 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
MBU |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGD |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.26 Solomon Islands Mono Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Mono Island, Treasury Islands |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Mono Airport |
|
Latitude |
-7.416111 |
|
Longitude |
155.565278 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
MNY |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGO |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.27 Solomon Islands Onepusu Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Malaita |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Onepusu |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
|
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
ONE |
|
ICAO Code |
|
2.2.28 Solomon Islands Ontong Java Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Malaita |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Ontong Java |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Ontong Java Airport |
|
Latitude |
-5.515 |
|
Longitude |
159.5277778 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
|
|
ICAO Code |
AGGQ |
2.2.29 Solomon Islands Parasi Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Malaita |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Parasi |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Parasi Airport |
|
Latitude |
|
|
Longitude |
|
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
PRS |
|
ICAO Code |
|
2.2.30 Solomon Islands Ramata Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Ramata Airport (Ramata Island) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Ramata Airport (Ramata Island Airstrip) |
|
Latitude |
-8.168056 |
|
Longitude |
157.6425 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
RBV |
|
ICAO Code |
AGRM |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.31 Salomon Islands Rennell/Tingoa Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Rennell and Bellona |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Tingoa, Rennell Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
|
|
Latitude |
-11.55 |
|
Longitude |
160.062778 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
RNL |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGR |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.32 Solomon Islands Ringgi Cove Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Ringgi Cove, Kolombangara |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Ringgi Cove Airport (Vila Airport) |
|
Latitude |
-8.12639 |
|
Longitude |
157.14301 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
RIN |
|
ICAO Code |
AGRC |
2.2.33 Solomon Islands Santa Ana Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Makira-Ulawa |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Santa Ana Island (Owaraha) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Santa Ana Airport |
|
Latitude |
-10.848056 |
|
Longitude |
162.454167 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
NNB |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGT |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.34 Solomon Islands Santa Cruz Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Temotu |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Santa Cruz Islands |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
|
|
Latitude |
-10.719722 |
|
Longitude |
165.797778 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
SCZ |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGL |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines. The airport can accommodate Dash 8s.
2.2.35 Solomon Islands Savo Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Central |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Savo Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
|
| Latitude | -9.15975 |
| Longitude | 159.818 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
SVY |
|
ICAO Code |
|
2.2.36 Solomon Islands Seghe Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Seghe, New Georgia Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Seghe Airport |
|
Latitude |
-8.578 |
|
Longitude |
157.875 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
EGM |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGS |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines. The airport can accommodate Dash 8s.
2.2.37 Solomon Islands Suavanao Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Isabel |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Suavanao, Santa Isabel Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
|
|
Latitude |
-7.585833 |
|
Longitude |
158.731389 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
VAO |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGV |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.2.38 Solomon Islands Tarapaina Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Malaita |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Tarapaina |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
|
| Latitude | -9.4333333 |
| Longitude | 161.3833333 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
TAA |
|
ICAO Code |
|
2.2.39 Solomon Islands Tulagi Island Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Central |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Tulagi Island (Tulaghi) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
|
|
Latitude |
-9.1 |
|
Longitude |
160.15 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
TLG |
|
ICAO Code |
AGTI |
2.2.40 Solomon Islands Viru Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Western |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Viru, New Georgia Island |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Viru Airport (Viru Harbour Airstrip) |
|
Latitude |
-8.466667 |
|
Longitude |
157.766667 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
130 ft/40 m |
|
IATA Code |
VIU |
|
ICAO Code |
|
2.2.41 Solomon Islands Yandina Airport
Airport Overview
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Solomon Islands |
|
Province or District |
Central Province |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Yandina, Mbanika Island, Russell Islands |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
|
|
Latitude |
-9.092778 |
|
Longitude |
159.218889 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
|
|
IATA Code |
XYA |
|
ICAO Code |
AGGY |
The airport has scheduled service on commercial airlines.
2.3 Solomon Islands Road Network
Solomon Islands Road Network
There are relatively few roads in the Solomon Islands. There are paved roads in and around Honiara and other major towns but most roads are coral, gravel or dirt. Roads are poorly lit at night and have significant potholes. Most outlying islands have few or no roads, with a transportation infrastructure consisting of walking trails or the use of outboard motor canoes. The majority of freight is moved around the country via boat, rather than road. Solomon Islands have 1183km of roads and 185 bridges extending over 30 islands. Approximately 90% of the roads are located in Guadalcanal and Malaita.
Road Construction / Maintenance
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Development is responsible for the maintenance and construction of roads. Road maintenance is outsourced to private contractors but is managed by the Department of Infrastructure and Development. They are currently involved in maintenance work around Honiara.
The Solomon Island Road Improvement Project (SIRUP), has been
initiated to maintain and rehabiliate roads and bridges. The
current projects are funded by AusAID, NZAID, Asian Development
Bank, and the SIG. They are currently involved in rehabilitating
and repairing roads on Guadalcanal and Kirakira with the work being
done by a mixture of labor based contractors and heavy equipment
contractors.
AusAID is also running a program to repair roads on Malaita.
The maintenance and construction of roads and road infrastructure is challenging due to heavy rainfall and steep terrain. Additionally the aquisition of land for new roads or materials for road building is difficult due to land ownership issues.
4.1 Solomon Islands Government Contact List
Further information on the services provided by the road authority contacts identified in the contact list and information on road inventory can be found in the following document:
Solomon Islands Road Assessment Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Distance Matrix
|
Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km) |
||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Honiara |
Lambi |
Barandi |
Auki |
Fouia |
Hauhui |
Dala |
Atori |
|
Honiara |
|
68 |
44 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lambi |
|
|
112 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Barandi |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Auki |
|
|
|
|
112 |
76 |
9 |
50 |
|
Fouia |
|
|
|
|
|
188 |
103 |
144 |
|
Hauhui |
|
|
|
|
|
|
85 |
126 |
|
Dala |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
41 |
|
Atori |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Travel Time Matrix
|
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (hours) |
||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Honiara |
Lambi |
Barandi |
Auki |
Fouia |
Hauhui |
Dala |
Atori |
|
Honiara |
|
2 h 20 min |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lambi |
|
|
n/a |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Barandi |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Auki |
|
|
|
|
5 |
Motorcycle only |
15 min |
2 h 15 min |
|
Fouia |
|
|
|
|
|
n/a |
4 h 40 min |
7 h |
|
Hauhui |
|
|
|
|
|
|
n/a |
n/a |
|
Dala |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 h |
|
Atori |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distance Matrix
|
Distances between Major Towns (km) Malaita Island |
|||||
|
Auki |
Foula |
Hauhui |
Dala |
Atori |
|
|
Auki |
112 |
76 |
9 |
50 |
|
|
Foula |
112 |
188 |
103 |
144 |
|
|
Hauhui |
76 |
188 |
85 |
126 |
|
|
Dala |
9 |
103 |
85 |
41 |
|
|
Atori |
50 |
144 |
126 |
41 |
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Travel TIme Matrix
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Travel Time between Major Towns (hours) Malalta Island |
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|
Auki |
Foula |
Hauhui |
Dala |
Atori |
|
|
Auki |
5 |
Motorcycle only |
15 mins |
2.15 |
|
|
Foula |
5 |
n/a |
4.40 |
7 |
|
|
Hauhui |
Motorcycle only |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
Dala |
15 mins |
4.40 |
n/a |
2 |
|
|
Atori |
2.15 |
7 |
n/a |
2 |
|
Road Security
Road security is generally good, though there are sometimes incidents of rocks being thrown at passing vehicles. If locals are repairing roads they may demand payment off passing trafic .
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
There are no weighbridges in operation in the Solomon Islands. There are no axle load limits in the Solomon Islands.
Road Class and Surface Conditions
Road Classification
| Classification | Description |
|---|---|
|
Main
|
Bitumen Seal
|
|
Local Distributor
|
Bitumen Seal
|
|
Local Connector
|
Gravel
|
|
Local Access
|
Gravel
|
|
Minor Access
|
Gravel
|
|
Feeder Road
|
Earth
|
|
Rural Access
|
Earth
|
Bridges
The bridges are a mixture of timber, concrete slab, steel girder and bailey (single lane). A number of bridges in the Solomon Islands have piles that are close together which in high water have led to debris collecting between piles. This has then blocked sections of the river causing the water to divert and wash away the bridge approaches. SIRUP is currently involved in building an number of new bridges with climate change adaptations to withstand 100 year flood events.
2.5 Solomon Islands Waterways Assessment
There are no ‘internal waterways’ in the Solomon Islands however the waterways between the islands are the most vital links between the 347 inhabited islands. Small craft and coastal freighters transport fuel, food and passengers. Operators are generally private companies and the smaller craft (5 -15m ‘Banana Boats) owner-operators. Condition of vessels varies widely.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Solomon Islands Government Contact List
Company Information
Most private transport companies have been operating many years as the main method of transportation of cargo and passengers between the many inhabited islands of the group. There are a variety of vessels available ranging from 600+ passenger ferries to landing craft, medium sized coastal freighters and smaller high-speed ferries and charter boats. While waterway security is not an issue, safety can be with vessel condition varying from new, to barely seaworthy. Extra care must be taken when planning trips during cyclone season (Nov – Apr) when high winds and rough seas can disrupt travel.
For more information on waterway company contact details, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List here.
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Passenger Carrying Capacity |
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|
Silent World |
Isabel Development Coy. |
Anolpha Enterprises Ltd |
|
|
Number of Passenger Vessels < 20 Passengers |
3 (10 pax with cargo charter) |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Number of Passenger Vessels < 50 Passengers |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Number of Passenger Vessels < 100 Passengers |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Number of Passenger Vessels > 100 Passengers |
Nil |
(3 x 150 pax) |
(2 x 300 pax) (1 x 600 pax) |
|
Cargo Carrying Capacity |
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|
Silent World |
Isabel Development Coy. |
Anolpha Enterprises Ltd |
|
|
Number of Boats |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Barges (Landing craft) |
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|
Number of Barges (landing craft) |
3 |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
100 MT/90m3 200 MT/200m3 250 MT/220m3 |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Tugs |
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|
Number of Tugs |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Travel Time Matrix
Note: vessels do not generally travel between ports but rather from Honiara return.
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Travel Time from Main port to other major Ports on Coastal freighter (12 Knots) in Hours Distance in brackets in nautical miles |
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|
Taro |
Gizo |
Noro |
Seghe |
Yandina |
Tulabi |
Buala |
Auki |
Kirakira |
Rennell |
Temoyu |
|
|
Honiara |
23 (267) |
16 (202) |
15 (179) |
11 (133) |
4 (49) |
2 (22) |
6 (80) |
5 (58) |
10 (129) |
11 (135) |
29 (353) |
2.6 Solomon Islands Storage Assessment
Solomon Islands Storage Assessment
There are businesses in Honiara that have space available for rent. The availability of space in the provinces is very much dependent on the location. Smaller towns will have space available for storage of relief goods in disused private buildings (e.g. shops) schools, churches and other public buildings. The resident aid agencies use a mix of sea containers and spare rooms for prepositioning of emergency relief stocks in Honiara and the smaller centres on outlying islands and provinces
There are a large number of shipping containers available for rental for storage from private organisations. These can be loaded on a barge and taken to locations outside of Honiara. There needs to be equipment to unload the containers at the receiving end, this may require sending the loading equipment on the barge.
Refrigerated containers are the main form of cold storage used in the islands. These are available from the port. The Silent World Company has limited amounts of cool store and freezer space that may be available for rent.
There is adequate storage facility available for current requirements and further storage space that can be made available in case of emergency surge requirements. Short term storage for emergency relief will not be a problem in the Solomon Islands.
For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List here.
Commercial Storage
All the importer/wholesalers of food and dry good items have their own storage facilities in a range of sizes. They do not always have spare capacity for rental, however will generally make space available in an emergency situation.
|
Location |
Owner |
Available for Rent |
Capacity (MT / m² / m³) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
|
Honiara (Ranandi) |
Silent World |
Yes |
500 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Honiara (Ranandi) |
Silent World |
Yes |
20 x 20 ft containers |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Honiara (Ranandi) |
Pacific Air Sea |
Yes |
100 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Honiara (Ranandi) |
Pacific Air Sea |
Yes |
65 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Honiara (Ranandi) |
Toll |
Yes |
500 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
The humanitarian organizations do not have major storage facilities. They utilize shipping containers in Honiara and the provinces and generally have other limited storage capacity using spare rooms in their offices or houses; they therefore have very limited capacity for sharing. Some of the humanitarian agencies (SIRC) have made prior arrangements with warehouse owners to use their available spare capacity in the advent of a major relief effort requiring storage .
|
Location |
Organization |
Sharing Possibility |
Capacity (MT / m² / m³) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
|
Honiara |
Red Cross |
No |
150m3 |
Containers/rooms in offices |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Provinces |
Red Cross |
No |
50m3 |
Containers |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Honiara |
World Vision |
No |
100m3 |
Containers |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Honiara |
Oxfam |
No |
5 x 20ft |
Containers |
Flat |
Appears intact |
|
Honiara |
NDMO |
Yes |
150 m² |
Building |
Flat (small door) |
Appears intact |
Public Sector Storage
Available Public sector storage appears very limited however space will be made available in emergency situations
|
Location |
Ministry / Agency |
Use Possibility |
Capacity (MT / m² / m³) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
|
Honiara Port |
Port Authority |
Yes |
140 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears Intact |
|
Honiara Port |
Port Authority |
Yes |
140 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears Intact |
|
Noro Port |
Port Authority |
Yes |
140 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears Intact |
|
Noro Port |
Port Authority |
Yes |
140 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears Intact |
Cold Chain
There is no cold chain in the Solomon Islands but you can get reefers from the port if needed. Silent World also has a small amount of fridge and freezer space available for rent.
2.7 Soloman Islands Milling Assessment
There is one mill in the country, it is not large, details below.
Milling Company Delite Flour Mills
Delite provide flour for the local economy, they are not interested in increasing capacity despite the potential for exporting to other neighbouring Pacific Island nations.
|
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
|
Delite Flour Mills |
Name: Mathew Psang Title: Managing Director Email: glovision@solomon.com.sb Web: |
Tel: 30146 Fax: 30147 |
|
Summary of Role and Services |
||
|
Sole importer of grain into the country Mill and sell to businesses in the Solomon Islands |
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|
Facilities |
||
|
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
200 |
|
|
Drainage |
Fair |
|
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Limited (fire extinguishers) |
|
|
Number of Ventilators (screened) |
n/a |
|
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
n/a |
|
|
Backup Generator(s) |
Yes |
N/a |
|
Milling Equipment |
|||
|
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
|
E.U |
1980’s |
1987 |
Fair |
|
Maintenance |
||
|
Duration |
n/a |
Type of Maintenance |
|
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
|
Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
|
|
Bag Cleaning Plant |
No |
- |
- |
|
|
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
- |
- |
|
|
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
- |
- |
|
|
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
- |
- |
|
|
Staffing |
|
|
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
2 |
|
Number of Full Time Labourers |
17 |
|
Weighbridge |
||||
|
Number |
Nil |
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
|
Within Compound |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
|
Within Compound |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
|
Building |
|||
|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
|
Building – Wheat Mill |
30 |
10 |
20 |
|
Building – Maize Mill |
No |
||
|
Walls |
Iron |
||
|
Roof |
Iron |
||
|
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 |
Yes |
Frequency |
Monthly |
Contracted |
No |
|
Spraying |
No |
Frequency |
- |
Contracted |
No |
|
Rodenticides |
Yes |
Frequency |
Monthly |
Contracted |
No |
|
Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
Frequency |
Monthly |
Contracted |
No |
|
Security |
|
|
Security |
Good |
|
Compound |
Fenced |
|
Other Comments |
|
|
Access |
|||
|
Distance from Main Town (km) |
5 km |
||
|
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
10 mins |
||
|
Road Condition to Mill |
Good |
||
|
Road Limitations (if any) |
No |
||
|
Rail Connections |
N/a |
||
|
On the Railway From |
- |
To |
- |
|
Other Comments |
|
||
|
Milling Capacity |
||
|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
|
Wheat |
85 |
n/a |
|
Maize |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Storage Capacity |
||
|
Storage in Metric Tons |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
|
Within the Compound |
5,900 MT |
140 MT |
|
Outside the Compound |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Capacity to Blend |
|
40 MT/Hr |
|
Loading & Discharge Rates |
|
n/a |
|
Transport Capacity at Mill |
|
120 MT/Hr |
3 Solomon Islands Logistics Services
Generally all services that might be required by an agency are available in the Solomon Islands There is a range of quality and skill sets available, the top tier are of international standard. Services are largely confined to the capital Honiara and to a lesser extent Auki, on the island of Malaita. The many smaller islands and the less populated have few services and rely on water transportation of required services from Honiara. There can be disruption to all and any services due to weather extremes experienced during the cyclone season (Nov – Apr) that result in interrupted shipping schedules, both international and interisland. These supply issues are generally of a short term nature (less than a month)
Telecommunications, Power Generation, Water (Honiara), Aviation and Port facilities are SOE’s. Private company involvement is largely confined to food and retail rather than the major infrastructure sector. There has been and continues to be, on-going support for infrastructure projects from foreign governments and aid agencies, notably, NZ, Australia,.China and Japan.
3.1 Solomon Islands Fuel
There are fuel deliveries approximately every month. The ships can offload fuel in Honiara and Noro Port through the use of submarine pipes. There are two depots in Honiara that are operated by agents of the two fuel importers. Total storage capacity is 17.6 mil L. (SPO 12 mil L., Markwarth 5.6 mil L)
The two companies – South Pacific Oil (SPO) and Markwarth Oil Ltd import all the fuel into the Solomon Islands. SPO purchased Shell Pacific’s business and assets in the Solomon Islands in 2006. It is 100% owned by the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund, importing over 85 million litres of petroleum annually. Markwarth Oil Ltd has an affiliation with Mobile. Both companies supply the airport with aviation Jet A-1 fuel
Fuel is imported via the Singapore and Korean markets and It is unusual for there to be interruptions in supply, If there is a delay in a ships arrival into the Solomon Islands then there can be some short term issues, however the 2 companies will cooperate to share resource. There have been instances where the fuel importing companies have rationed fuel when supply has gotten low. This is particularly important for the supply to the SIEA (Solomon Island Electrical Authority) as diesel generators generate the majority of electricity.
For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Solomon Islands Government Contact List and 4.7 Solomon Islands Fuel Provider Contact List
Information may also be found at: http://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/, which is updated monthly.
Fuel Pricing
The Price Control Unit that sits within the Ministry of Trade and Commerce regulates the pricing of fuel. There are shipments of fuel approximately every month. When a shipment arrives the Price Control Unit assesses the current situation and sets the price that fuel will be sold by Markwarth and South Pacific Oil to its distributors.
The price of fuel is often significantly increased once it has been purchased, transported and sold on to the public. For instance fuel on outer islands can be over 20 SBD a litre.
15% Goods Service Tax is included in fuel prices
Prices below quoted by Markwarth Oil Ltd.
|
Fuel Prices per Litre as of: 01 012 2016 (Price purchased in 200L drum, local currency and USD - $) |
|
|
Petrol |
SBD $ 6.82 US $ 0.77 |
|
Diesel |
SBD $ 6.72 US $ 0.86 |
|
Paraffin |
SBD $ 6.30 US $ 0.81 |
|
Jet A-1 |
SBD $ 18.24 US $ 2.32 |
Seasonal Variations
There are no seasonal variations.
|
Seasonal Variations |
|
|
Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (i.e. are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military?) |
No |
|
Is there a rationing system? |
No* |
|
Is fuel to lower income / vulnerable groups subsidized? |
No |
|
Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
Yes |
|
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
Yes |
*There is no rationing system but if fuel levels get low the fuel companies may choose to ration and prioritise fuel sales to ensure that agencies such as SIEA have fuel to generate power.
Fuel Transportation
There are tanker trucks on Guadalcanal (155,000L total carrying capacity) that can transport fuel to areas that are accessible by road but most of the movement of fuel is done in drums on boats and all fuel to the outer islands is transported via boat in 200 litre drums
There is no shortage of barrels and pumps in the country to transport fuel via boat.
The transportation infrastructure and fleet are sufficient to handle current domestic needs as well as increased demand from the humanitarian community.
Standards, Quality and Testing
The 2 major fuel importers have their own fuel testing laboratories for monitoring the quality of imported fuels. They operate to international (Australian and US) Standards.
|
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? |
No |
|
If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. |
National: Based on Australian and US standards
|
|
If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? |
Yes |
|
Testing Laboratories |
|
|
Are there national testing laboratories? |
Yes |
|
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
|
|
Company |
Markwarth Oil ltd |
|
Name |
Markwarth Oil ltd |
|
Address |
Point Cruz, Honiara |
|
Telephone and Fax |
Tel. 22374 Fax. 23275 |
|
Contact |
|
|
Standards Used |
Australian Institute Of Petroleum (AIP) American Standard Testing Method (ASTM) |
|
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
|
|
Company |
South Pacific Oil Ltd |
|
Name |
South Pacific Oil Ltd |
|
Address |
Level 4, NFP Bldg., Mandan Avenue |
|
Telephone and Fax |
Tel. 7497644 Fax. 61078 |
|
Contact |
Miriam Poznanski |
|
Standards Used |
Australian Institute Of Petroleum (AIP) American Standard Testing Method (ASTM) |
Further information on Fuel Supply and Storage, Fuel Marketing and Local Distribution, Fuel Supply and Fuel Demand can be found in the following document:
Solomon Fuel Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
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 Solomon Islands Transporters
Most transport in the Solomon Islands is done via boat. The majority of the roads in the Solomon Islands are located in Guadacanal and Malaita. Honiara has several trucking companies that have limited assets but most transport is done by single truck owners rather than larger companies.
There are over 30 side lifter trucks available for container movement and greater numbers of 3 – 5 ton owner operator trucks available for day hire. There are no issues with unions.
The outer islands are much more limited for road transport as there are few roads. Front loading coastal vessels and local jetties are the norm for transportation of goods and passengers.
The current capacity meets domestic needs. If there were a requirement for extra capacity to accommodate an influx demand from the humanitarian community, private operators would be available to meet demand.
Because the country is an Island Nation the question of using foreign operators is not relevant
For more information on transport company contact details, please see the following link: 4.8 Solomon Islands Transporter Contact List
|
Solomon Steel Transport Capacity Summary |
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|
Regions Covered |
Guadalcanal |
||
|
|
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
|
Side lifter |
1 |
40’/20’ container |
Good |
|
Heavy Transporter |
1 |
50 MT |
Good |
|
Ready mix cement |
2 |
18 MT (6m3) |
Good |
|
Open truck |
4 |
24 MT |
Good |
|
Open truck |
4 |
3 MT |
Good |
|
Total Capacity |
|
180 MT |
|
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.3 Solomon Islands Manual Labour
There are a number of trade unions in the Solomon islands, the largest of which is the Solomon Islands National Union of Workers. Negotations between workers’s unions and employers are how salary increases are generally negotiated. Unions membership is not compulsory. The Unions are not militant and ther is no recent history of industrial actions
Labour and employment legislation is overseen by the department of Commerce, Industry and Employment. This legislation governs minimum wages, sick and maternity pay, leave, redundancy, disputes and contracts of employment. Casual day- labour is readily available.
A shortage of skilled labour exists, however as the majority of the labour workforce is engaged in subsistance agriculture and fishing, if a surge in labour is required as a result of a large scale humanitarian operation, manual labourers will be readily available in all the provinces, many of whom will be volunteers or willing to work for food and a token payment.
|
Labour Rate(s) Overview |
|
|
|
Cost Rate as of November 2016 |
|
Daily General Worker (Unskilled casual labour) |
SBD 100 – USD 13 |
|
Daily General Worker (Semi-skilled labour) |
SBD 300 – USD 39 |
|
Daily Skilled Worker |
SBD 500 – USD 64 |
3.4 Solomon Islands Telecommunications
Telecommunications is not strongly regulated in the Solomon’s. The regulator is Telecommunications Commission of Solomon Islands (TCSI).
Our Telekom is the primary telecoms operator, owned by SINPF, BMobile beat Digicel in tendering to be the second operator in the duopoly since 2010 and has been operating as a secondary mobile carrier.
Independent ISPs exist – SatSOL and Hantek are the two operators who sell Internet bandwidth.
The RSIPF has their own radio network that is managed by themselves with aid from the AFP, and the NDMO recently had a CODAN HF system installed as part of a donor project from the World Bank.
For more information on telecoms contacts, please see the following link: 4.9 Solomon Islands Additional Service Provision 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) |
Generally very reliable |
|
Mobile Phone Providers |
Our Telekom, BMobile |
|
Approximate Percentage of National Coverage |
40% by land mass-90% by population |
Telecommunication Regulation
Telecommunications regulations in the Solomon Islands controlled by TCSI but very loosely enforced. Unlicensed radios are frequently in use but no action is taken by the authority to keep the spectrum well managed
|
Regulations on Usage and Import |
||
|
Regulations in Place? |
Regulating Authority |
|
|
Satellite |
No |
TCSI |
|
HF Radio |
Yes |
TCSI |
|
UHF/VHF/HF Radio: Handheld, Base and Mobile |
Yes |
TCSI |
|
UHF/VHF Repeaters |
Yes |
TCSI |
|
GPS |
No |
TCSI |
|
VSAT |
No |
TCSI |
|
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required |
||
|
Yes |
||
|
Frequency Licenses Required |
||
|
Yes |
||
Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
Satellite phones and cell phones are the only means of communication used by UN agencies in the Solomon Islands now.
|
UNDP |
UNDSS |
UNFPA |
|
|
VHF Frequencies |
No |
No |
No |
|
HF Frequencies |
No |
No |
No |
|
Locations of Repeaters |
No |
No |
No |
|
VSAT |
No |
No |
No |
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Internet is available but is extremely slow as the country is still not connected to the Pacific fibre network. This should happen later in 2017 but the connection is politicised and is likely to be a second-rate service. Currently the internet is via satellite – including the O3B network. Our Telekom offers broadband and Wireless data, SatSOL and Hantek offer mobile Wi-Fi AP and dedicated CPE connections.
|
Internet Service Providers |
||
|
Are there ISPs available? |
Yes |
|
|
If yes, are they privately or government owned? |
Private |
|
|
Dial-up only? |
No |
|
|
Approximate Rates (local currency and USD - $) |
Dial-up |
$50 per month |
|
Broadband |
$100 per month |
|
|
Max Leasable ‘Dedicated’ Bandwidth |
Unknown |
|
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
The networks are more reliable these days but still would experience around six hours of outages in a week.
Coverage is good but the cost is high on both operators
For information on MNOs please visit the GSM Association website.
|
Company |
Number of Agent Outlets by Area |
Network Strength by Area |
Contracted for Humanitarian or Government Cash Transfer Programmes? |
Services Offered (i.e. Merchant Payment, Bulk Disbursement, Receive & Make Payment) |
|
Our Telekom |
Many in Honiara |
Good in Honiara and major cities |
No (for all) |
Unknown |
|
BeMobile |
A few in Honiara |
Some in Honiara and outer villages |
No |
Unknown |
Our Telekom coverage as at November 2016 shown below
3.5 Solomon Islands Food and Additional Suppliers
Of 2014 total exports (US$ 646 mil.) 70% rough timber 70% of value of total exports were to China
Of 2015 total Imports (US$ 440 mil.) 25% petroleum, oils etc., 9% rice, 4% foodstuffs. Share of imports from Australia 27%, share from Singapore 26%
Most necessary products can be procured on the local market. There are a number of competing importers and retailers that meet local demand. They have the ability to scale up if required to meet increased or surge demand.
In general, local produce can feed the local demand at a basic level, most households have gardens and access to livestock or fish that will sustain them even in the aftermath of natural disasters, this is particularly relevant in the provinces and outer islands where food security is not an issue.
It should be noted that although Solomon Islands imports quite large quantities of food, this is for variety not survival.
There are no major manufacturing or production capabilities in the country.
Generic country information can be located from sources that 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): atlas.media.mit.edu/en/profile/country/slb/
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 Solomon Islands Food Suppliers
Main Food Suppliers
The staples of the Solomon Islands include root crops (taro, yams, sweet potato and cassava) and rice. Bread is also eaten but grain and flour are imported. Canned meat and fish are popular and fresh fish and other seafood is available. There is a wide variety of tropical fruits as well as vegetables available from local markets.
There are a number of stores/companies that import and sell goods. Much of what is sold in the supermarkets/shops is imported. Most of these stores are able to supply the staples. As there is a reliance on imported goods, obviously any break in the supply chain can result in shortages of certain items. There have been times when certain items, such as rice have run out.
Solomon Islands does not have a food security issue.
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): INSERT a link directly to the VAM country page if available (http://vam.wfp.org/) Not available
USAID Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET): INSERT a link directly to the FEWS NET country page if available (http://www.fews.net/) Not available
For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.10 Supplier Contact List here.
Retail Sector
There is a robust retail sector in Honiara supplying all basic items to the market. Supplies are imported principally from NZ, Australia and China. Whilst there are no global retailers present, global brands are. Wholesale importers often have retail outlets direct to the public.
Credit is generally not used by / or offered to, all locals. It is available to larger recognised entities (i.e Humanitarian agencies)
|
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. |
2 |
|
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. |
3 |
|
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. |
1 |
|
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. |
5 |
|
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. |
4 |
Note: The above table relates to Honiara. in outer and smaller islands supply will be predominantly market and small stores/stalls. They are largely self sufficient for food
There are a number of wholesalers/retailers in Honiara.
All and every food product can be sourced and supplied by these merchants. They are generally of Chinese ethnicity and have been running their businesses as family concerns for several generations. They have their own storage facilities and capacity to transport to wharf side, they then use the local coastal shipping facilities to transport goods to small outer island retailers.
For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.10 Supplier Contact List here.
Wholesale – Central Developments Ltd
|
Supplier Overview |
|
|
Company Name |
Central Developments Ltd |
|
Address |
Old Chinatown |
|
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No |
|
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes. Can supply direct to the public |
|
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
|
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
|
Approximate Turnover in MT
|
Figures not available |
|
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, credit card, credit by prior arrangement |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
Honiara based only.
|
Other Locations |
|
|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
|
No |
N/A |
|
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
|
00 - Live animals (other than fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.) |
No |
Imported. No limitations on availability or season or variations |
|
01 - Meat and meat preparations |
Meat. Sausage. (Frozen) |
Imported. No limitations on availability or season or variations |
|
02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
UHP or powdered milk |
Imported. No limitations on availability or season or variations |
|
03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
Canned fish |
Imported. No limitations on availability or season or variations |
|
04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
Wheat, rice, flour of maize, pasta. |
Imported. No limitations on availability or season or variations |
|
05 - Vegetables and fruit |
Fruit , vegetables ,Nuts, jams/jellies, fruit juices |
Imported. No limitations on availability or season or variations. Also fresh local fruit and vegetables |
|
06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
Sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit/nuts preserved by sugar … |
Imported. No limitations on availability or season or variations |
|
07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
Coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, pepper, all spices |
Imported. No limitations on availability or season or variations |
|
09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations |
Ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, yeasts, soft drinks |
Imported. No limitations on availability or season or variations |
|
41 - Animal oils and fats |
Lard, fats and oils… |
Imported. No limitations on availability or season or variations |
|
42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
Soya bean oil, olive oil, maize oil, vegetable oil |
Imported. No limitations on availability or season or variations |
**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 Solomon Islands Additional Suppliers
Overview
There is no manufacturing or local production in the Solomon Islands. Wholesalers in this country operate a little above retail level and generally in smaller household type commodities to the level of mid size hardware stores. Items such as tents, office equipment, water pumps, pipes tools etc are all available in Honiara but in limited quantities. Very few of these items are available outside the capital Honiara.
All goods are imported via sea or air transport. Closest major trading partners are Australia and New Zealand.
There are no suppliers present for local purchase/procurement at the manufacturing/production and wholesale levels
For more information on suppliers’ contact details, please see the
following link: 4.9
Solomon Islands Additional Service Provision Contact
List
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.6 Solomon Islands Additional Services
Overview
Generally most services that may be required for an agency’s immediate program support needs are available.
Up to date technology and training has been imported from Australia and NZ.
HOWEVER IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT IN PAST EMERGENCIES SOME ISSUES HAVE ARISEN WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICES;
- Cash
- ATM machines run out of cash, banks may not open and in cash based economy it will be necessary to bring sufficient cash to pay for labour and many other services as required.
2. Fuel Priority
- To ensure access to limited fuel supplies priority needs to be obtained from Ministry of Infrastructure, Works.
3. Phone access
- a direct contact may be required with the Telco’s to obtain top-ups for aid workers’ telephones as top up shops may not be open/available.
For more information on company contact details, please see the
following link: 2.2.1 Solomon
Islands Additional Service Provision Contact List
Accommodation
There is a variety of accommodation available in Honiara and bigger centres such as Gizo. In smaller towns there are guesthouse rooms available for short and long term stays.Standards vary to suit all reguirements from backpacker to 3 star. Thre are also a number of apartments for longer term rental in Honiara. There is capacity for surge requirements.
Electricity and Power
Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA) trading, as Solomon Power is a state owned enterprise responsible for generation and distribution of supply and the operation, maintenance and development of assets necessary to achieve this.
Reliable and low cost power generation in Solomon Islands is a major challenge, especially given the heavy reliance on diesel plants for power generation. Blackouts are quite common and while many businesses and Government offices rely on standby generators, many small businesses, homes and most micro-enterprises are unable to afford this option (Official 2015 figures for Honiara state interuptions av. 2/yr at an av.74 minutes/interuption). Prolonged generator downtimes were experienced at Gizo, Auki, Noro/ Munda and Buala
Most households in Solomon Islands do not have access to electricity. By the end of 2015, Solomon Power had a total of 15,471 customers in ten locations; Honiara, Auki, Buala, Gizo, Kirakira, Lata, Malu’u, Munda, Noro and Tulagi with the majority based in the capital Honiara, followed by the three bigger provincial Outstations; Auki, Gizo and Noro. Of the smaller Outstations, Munda has more customers over Buala, Kirakira, Lata, Malu’u and Tulagi. Growth and development is ongoing with an emphisis on renewable sources (hydro and solar)
Prolonged generator downtimes were experienced at Gizo, Auki, Noro/ Munda and Buala
|
Production Unit |
Type |
Installed Capacity (MW) |
Current Production (MW) |
|
Lungga/Honiara |
3 x Diesel |
29.8(MW) |
15(MW) |
|
Noro/Munda |
Diesel |
2.4(MW) |
500(KW) |
|
Munda |
Diesel |
|
300 (KW) |
|
Gizo |
Diesel |
1,500(KW) |
400(KW) |
|
Tulagi |
Diesel |
240(KW) |
70(KW) |
|
Buala |
Diesel |
400(KW) |
70(KW) |
|
Auki |
Diesel |
1000(KW) |
400(KW) |
|
Kirakira |
Diesel |
200(KW) |
60(KW) |
|
Lata |
Diesel |
240(KW) |
60(KW) |
|
Malu’u |
Diesel |
160(KW) |
25(KW) |
|
Seghe |
Hybrid Solar diesel |
80(KW) |
15(KW) |
|
Taro |
Diesel |
170(KW) |
60(KW) |
Financial Service Providers
There are major international banking institutions (Bank of the Pacific and ANZ Bank) in Honiara providing full international banking and financial services. ANZ has also has branches in Auki, Malaita Province and Gizo
ANZ Bank
ANZ is a full service retail and commercial bank that offers comprehensive products and services for individuals as well as businesses. Publicly listed company.
|
Company Overview |
||
|
Company Name |
ANZ Bank |
|
|
Address |
ANZ Haus. Mendana Av. Honiara |
|
|
|
Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
|
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
SWIFT ANZBSBSB |
|
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
|
|
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
|
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
|
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
Corporate, Commercial, Small Business, Markets/International Trade Services, Priority Banking, Retail and Rural Banking Services. 4 Branches, 14 ATM’s |
|
Basic details for the main office should be shown here, additional contact details for local/regional offices and full contact details for the main office to be included in 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
|
Other Locations |
|
|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
|
Auki, Malaita Province |
Auki Main Rd |
|
Gizo |
Midden Way Rd |
Bank Of the South Pacific
Offers Premium Banking Services Centres in all major towns in Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Solomon Islands. Publicly listed company.
|
Company Overview |
||
|
Company Name |
Bank Of the South Pacific (BSP) |
|
|
Address |
National Provident Fund Building Mendana Av. Honiara |
|
|
|
Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
|
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
SWIFT BOSPSBSB |
|
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
|
|
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
|
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
|
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
Corporate, Commercial, Small Business, Markets/International Trade Services, Priority Banking, Retail Banking Services. Operate as service branch for Westpac Bank customers
|
|
*Basic details for the main office should be shown here, additional contact details for local/regional offices and full contact details for the main office to be included in 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
Clearing and Forwarding Agents
There are a number of companies that do freight forwarding, most of which also have warehousing and do customs clearance. Service is good as there are multi national companies and they are accustomed to large volumes of imported goods through the port and airport of the Solomon Islands.
Handling Equipment
There are a number of suppliers of handling equipment in Honiara for purchase or rental. Equipment of reasonable standard can be found including mobile cranes (5 – 50 MT), side-lifter trucks and forklifts. There is also a range of road construction heavy equipment available.
There is no ready supply of pallets. Any large quantity required would need to be imported.
Postal and Courier Services
The Solomon Islands Postal Corporation is an SOE formed to carry on any business or activity relating to Postal Services, it is controlled by a board of governors, regulated by the Ministry Of Finance.The servive is reliable and efficient. In addition to the SOE there are a number of international courier companies operating. Whilst service to the smaller outer islands is reliant on coastal vessel transport. service to Honiara is to international efficiency standards
Printing and Publishing
There are a number of printing companies in Honiara providing graphic design and printing services, both digital and offset.
Taxi Companies
Taxis are plentiful in Gizo, Auki and Honiara but are less available elsewhere. The standard rate for taxis in Honiara is approximately SBD$ 10 per kilometre (US$ .080) but for longer trips a rate can be negotiated before commencing the journey. You are also able to hire taxis by the hour at a rate of SBD$ 60 - SBD$ 80 Taxi transport is reliable and safe.
Vehicle Rental
There are a number of car rental organisations in the Solomon Islands providing cars vans and trucks but most only service Guadalcanal. If you require a car in other parts of the Solomon Islands it is possible to rent taxis with drivers when you arrive or make arrangements with vehicle owners to rent private vehicles. An organization can reasonably expect to meet their initial needs through renting.
Waste Management and Disposal Services
The Honiara City Council (HCC) Environmental Health Division is responsible for collecting household waste within Honiara City and transporting it to the Ranadi dump It is estimated that 20 to 30 tons
of solid waste is disposed of daily at the dumpsite. Access to the site is unrestricted. A simple drainage system to capture leachate and a small settling and digestion pond has been installed.
Less than half of Honiara City’s population is provided with waste collection services much of the Honiara urban area’s waste is improperly disposed of through open burning and illegal dumping. Poor solid waste management practices were linked to a severe outbreak of dengue fever in Honiara in 2013. There is no segregation of wastes, such as green waste or recyclables, which are mixed into the general waste stream. At least three private recycling companies operate in and around Honiara, however they concentrate exclusively on metals.
Outside of Honiara there is no waste collection or formal waste management . Most waste is therefore improperly disposed of through open burning and illegal dumping
Waste Disposal Non-Hazardous
All waste that is disposed of in a managed manner is carried to Ranadi dumpsite, which is located 6 kilometres from Honiara city, on what was once a wetland sited behind the sand berm that formed the nearby beach. Otherwise waste is improperly disposed of through open burning and illegal dumping.
Waste Disposal Non-Hazardous
There are no enforced, sound procedures and practices for the disposal of hazardous waste. It is dumped to landfill with the general waste stream
Approximately 25,000 households in Honiara have reticulated wastewater disposal. It is pumped raw to sea outfall. Where there is no reticulated system, septic tank waste is disposed of in a similar manner.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
4 Solomon Islands Contact Lists
The following section contains annexes for additional information for the Solomon Islands LCA
4.1 Solomon Islands Government Contact List
Solomon Islands Government Contact List
|
Ministry |
Department |
National or Provincial/State Authority |
City / Town |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
|
Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet |
|
National |
Honiara |
P O Box G1, Honiara |
Manasseh D. Sogavare (Prime Minister) |
Minister |
22202 |
28649 |
|||
|
Ministry of Public Service |
|
National |
Honiara |
P O Box G29, Honiara |
John Dean Kuku
|
Minister |
|
2555(0-5) |
|
25559 |
|
|
Ministry of Development Planning and Aid Coordination |
|
National |
Honiara |
P O Box G30, Honiara |
Danny Philip
|
Minister |
|
38336 |
|
30163 |
|
|
Ministry of Finance and Treasury |
Customs |
National |
Honiara |
P O Box 26, Honiara |
Snyder Rini
|
Minister |
|
27855/21058 |
|
28619 |
|
|
Ministry of Finance and Treasury |
Customs & Excise Division, Ministry of
Finance and Treasury
|
National
|
Honiara |
Dowling Drive Honiara |
Nathan Kama |
Comptroller of Customs |
20488 |
|
|
|
|
|
Ministry of Finance and Treasury |
Customs & Excise Division, |
National |
Honiara |
Dowling Drive Honiara |
Wesley Siamanu |
National Manager Border Enforcement |
21853 |
7974327 |
20159 |
|
|
|
Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services |
P O Box 1723, Honiara |
National |
Honiara |
P O Box G1, Honiara |
Chris Laore
|
Minister |
|
28607/22208 |
|
28423 |
|
|
Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs |
P O Box 404, Honiara |
National |
Honiara |
P O Box G29, Honiara |
William Bradford Marau
|
Minister |
|
21049/21048 |
|
28424 |
|
|
Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development |
P O Box G28, Honiara |
National |
Honiara |
P O Box G30, Honiara |
John Moffat Fugui
|
Minister |
|
28613/26248 |
|
22042 |
|
|
Ministry of Health and Medical Services |
P O Box 349, Honiara |
National |
Honiara |
P O Box G1, Honiara |
Dr. Tautai Angikimua Kaitu’u
|
Minister |
|
28601/22376 |
|
20085 |
|
|
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade |
P O Box G26, Honiara |
National |
Honiara |
P O Box G29, Honiara |
Milner Tozaka
|
Minister |
|
28612/21250 |
|
20351 |
|
|
Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration |
P O Box G26, Honiara |
National |
Honiara |
P O Box G30, Honiara |
Elijah Doro Muala
|
Minister |
|
28614/22856 |
|
25084 |
|
|
Ministry of Culture and Tourism |
P O Box G26, Honiara |
National |
Honiara |
P O Box G1, Honiara |
Bartholomew Parapolo
|
Minister |
|
26848/28603 |
|
26875/26876 |
|
|
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development |
P O Box G13, Honiara |
National |
Honiara |
P O Box G29, Honiara |
Duddley Kopu |
Minister |
|
27987/24426 |
|
28365 |
|
|
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey |
P O Box G38, Honiara |
National |
Honiara |
P O Box G30, Honiara |
|
Minister |
|
22750/26240/21512 |
|
27298 |
|
|
Ministry of Infrastructure Development |
P O Box G8, Honiara |
National |
Honiara |
P O Box G1, Honiara |
Jimmy Lusibaea
|
Minister |
|
21141/23428/23430 |
|
28705 |
|
|
Ministry of Communication and Aviation |
P O Box G8, Honiara |
National |
|
P O Box G29, Honiara |
Peter Shanel Agovaka
|
Minister |
|
36720/36109 |
|
36220 |
|
|
Ministry of Forestry |
P O Box G24, Honiara |
National |
|
P O Box G30, Honiara |
Christopher Laore
|
Minister |
|
28611/22453 |
|
25811 |
|
|
Ministry of Mines and Energy |
P O Box G37, Honiara |
National |
|
P O Box G1, Honiara |
David Day Pacha
|
Minister |
|
21521/21522 |
|
25811 |
|
|
Ministry of National Unity, Peace and Reconciliation |
P O Box 1549, Honiara |
National |
|
P O Box G29, Honiara |
Samson Maneka
|
Minister |
|
23087/23127 |
|
22216 |
|
|
Ministry of Home Affairs |
P O Box G11, Honiara |
National |
|
P O Box G30, Honiara |
Manasseh Maelanga Deputy Prime Minister
|
Minister & Deputy Prime Minister |
|
28602/23543 |
|
25591 |
|
|
Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources |
P O Box G13, Honiara |
National |
|
P O Box G1, Honiara |
John Maneniaru
|
Minister |
|
39143 |
|
25811 |
|
|
Ministry of Women, Youth and Children |
P O Box G163, Honiara |
National |
|
P O Box G29, Honiara |
Freda A.B. Tuki Soriacomua
|
Minister |
|
677-23544
|
|
|
|
|
Ministry of Meteorology, Environment and Conservation |
P O Box G21, Honiara |
National |
|
P O Box G30, Honiara |
Samuel Manetoali
|
Minister |
|
23031/23032
|
|
28054 |
|
|
Ministry of Provincial Govt. and Institutional Strengthening Unit |
P O Box 35, Honiara |
National |
|
P O Box G1, Honiara |
David Tome
|
Minister |
|
28606/21027
|
|
28708 |
4.2 Solomon Islands Humanitarian Agency Contact List
Solomon Islands Humanitarian Agency Contact List
| Organization | Physical Address | Name | Phone Number (Office) | Website | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UNDP |
1st Floor, City Centre Building Mendana Avenue, Honiara |
Shabnam Mallick
|
+677 27446 Fax: +677 27185 |
n/a | ||||
|
UNDP |
see above |
Procurement Associate Layton Jacob |
see above |
n/a | ||||
|
UNFPA |
1st Floor, City Centre Building Mendana Avenue, Honiara |
Polini Boseto |
+677 22747 Fax: +677 23375 |
n/a | ||||
|
UNICEF |
1st Floor, City Centre Building Mendana Avenue, Honiara |
n/a |
+677 28002 Fax: +677 28007 |
n/a | ||||
|
UNICEF |
see above |
Logistics and Supply Assistance Margaret Osifelo |
see above |
n/a | ||||
|
WHO |
Ministry of Health Building China Town, Honiara |
Country Liaison Officer |
+677 23406 Fax: +677 21344 |
n/a | ||||
|
Adventist Development Relief Agency |
n/a |
Director Barry Chapman |
+677 30438 Fax: +677 21344 |
|||||
|
Caritas |
Tandai Hwy, Honiara |
Director Adam Elliot |
+677 74 78707 Fax: +677 22869 |
|||||
|
Oxfam |
Tongs Building, Tandai Hwy, West Honiara |
Country Representative Joe Weber |
+677 22004 Fax: +677 23134 |
n/a | ||||
|
Oxfam |
see above |
Human Security Program Officer Lorima Tuke |
see above |
|||||
|
Save the Children |
Tandia Hwy, West, Honiara |
Country Director Niamh Murnaghan |
+677 22400 Fax: +677 25920 |
n/a | ||||
|
Save the Children |
see above |
HR/Administration Tina Garro |
see above |
|||||
|
Solomon Island Red Cross |
New China Town, Honiara. |
General Secretary Nancy Jolo |
+677 22682 Fax: +677 25299 |
n/a | ||||
|
Solomon Island Red Cross |
New China Town, Honiara |
Logistics Officer Geria Lepping |
see above |
|||||
|
World Vision |
Highway Plaza, Kukum Hwy, Honiara |
Country Program Manager Andrew Catford |
+677 23092 Fax: +677 23092 |
n/a | ||||
|
World Vision |
n/a |
Humanitarian Emergency Affairs Coordinator Jeremiah Tabua |
+677 20055 Fax: +677 21941 |
|||||
|
Solomon Islands Red Cross |
New China Town, Honiara |
Debbie Lukisi/Logistics Manager |
|
7996922 |
25299 |
|||
|
NDMO/NDC |
Vava Ridge Honiara |
Loti Yates/Director NDMO |
27836/27937 |
|
7932795 |
24293 |
|
|
|
Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services |
|
Selwyn Rotu/S.I.R.A Cluster Chair Assistant Commisioner of Police Operations |
22116 |
|
8777201 |
|
|
|
|
Save the Children |
|
John Lilo/Logistic Manager |
22400 |
|
|
|
||
|
World Vision |
|
Osbert lalahu/Emergency res. |
23093 ext 214 |
|
7456459 |
21942 |
|
|
|
Caritas |
|
Mary Malegela/Manager |
38272 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ADRA |
|
Solomon Poloso/Manager |
|
7797190 |
|
|
||
|
OXFAM |
Rove, Tandai Hwy |
Lorima Tuke/Logistics Manager |
22004 |
|
23134 |
|
||
|
Unicef: |
ANZ Haus, Prince Phillips Highway, Ranadi, |
Cyrilla Galo/Logistics Manager |
21242 / 28002 / 28024 |
|
28007 |
|
||
|
Maritime Rescue Coordinating Centre
|
Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, Commonwealth Street, Point Cruz, |
Capt. Earnerst Legumana/Logistics Manager |
21535/ 21609 |
|
7424892 |
23798 |
|
4.3 Solomon Islands Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List
|
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services |
|
Markwarth Oil Ltd |
Point Cruz Honiara |
22374 |
21708 |
Testing of fuel quality |
||||
|
South Pacific Oil |
Level 4, NFP Bldg., Mandan Avenue Honiara |
Miriam Poznanski |
21838 |
7497644 |
61078 |
Testing of fuel quality |
4.4 Soloman Islands Port and Waterways Company Contact List
|
Port Name |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Key Role |
Description of Duties |
|
Honiara Port |
Solomon Islands Port Authority |
Point Cruz WharfDowling Street Honiara |
Hugo Bugoro |
Director Operations |
22646 |
8758803 |
23994 |
Management of Honiara port facilities |
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|
Noro Port |
Solomon Islands Port Authority |
Noro Port Wharf, Munda |
Douglas Alex |
Port Operations |
|
61041 |
61182 |
Management of Noro port facilities |
|||
|
Honiara Port |
Sullivans Shipping Ltd |
Point Cruz Honiara |
|
|
21643 |
7807155 / 7361919 |
23889 |
www,facebook.com/sullivansnambawanmeat |
|
Customs clearance, shipping agents, freight forwarding |
|
|
Honiara Port |
South Pacific Oil |
Mendana Ave Honiara |
|
|
21838 |
|
61078 |
|
Fuel Storage and supply |
||
|
Honiara Por |
Tradco Shipping Ltd |
Mendana Ave Honiara |
|
|
22588 |
8494308 |
|
|
|
Customs clearance, shipping agents, freight forwarding |
|
|
Noro Por |
Tradco Shipping Ltd |
|
|
|
|
8494583 |
|
|
|
Customs clearance, shipping agents, freight forwarding |
|
|
Honiara Por |
Pacific Towing Ltd |
Port Moresby, PNG |
|
|
|
+675 7200 1107
|
|
|
|
provider of towage, salvage, commercial diving and liferaft services & solutions in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
|
|
|
Noro Port |
SolTuna Ltd |
Point Cruz Honiara & Munda, Noro |
|
|
|
21664
61012 |
|
23462
61029
|
|
|
Side lifter trucks available to hire in Noro Port for moving containers |
|
Honiara & Noro Port |
Customs & Excise Division, |
N Dowling Drive Honiara |
Wesley Siamanu |
National Manager Border Enforcement |
21853 |
7974327 |
20159 |
|
|
Customs clearing officers at Ports Honiara and Noro |
|
|
Honiara Port |
Dalgro (SI) Ltd |
Point Cruz Honiara |
Reginald Douglas |
Director |
39394 / 38342 |
|
|
|
|
Tug boat and Towing Services. |
|
|
Honiara Port |
IDC Shipping |
Point Cruz |
|
Operations Manager |
|
22122 |
7478307 |
|
|
|
Interisland Freight & passenger shipping, stevedoring, charters |
|
Honiara Port |
Anolpha Enerprises Ltd |
Point Cruz, Honiara |
|
Operations Manager |
22719 |
7627922 |
36081 |
|
|
Interisland Freight & passenger shipping, stevedoring, charters |
|
|
Honiara Port |
Isabel development Company |
Point Cruz, Honiara |
|
Operations Manager |
|
22122 |
7478307 |
|
|
|
Interisland Freight & passenger shipping, stevedoring, charters |
|
Honiara & Noro Port |
National Fisheries Development Ltd |
Noro Wharf |
|
Operations Manager |
61330 |
|
61109 |
|
|
Private wharf facilities Noro |
|
|
Honiara Port |
South Pacific Oil |
Honiara |
Level 4, NFP Bldg., Mandan Avenue |
|
21838 |
|
|
|
Importer and supplier of fuel and oils |
|
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services |
|
Markwarth Oil Ltd |
Point Cruz Honiara |
22374 |
21708 |
Testing of fuel quality |
|||||
|
South Pacific Oil |
Level 4, NFP Bldg., Mandan Avenue Honiara |
Miriam Poznanski |
|
21838 |
7497644 |
61078 |
Testing of fuel quality |
4.5 Solomon Islands Airport Company Contact List
|
Airport |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services |
|
Honiara International Airport |
Solomon Islands Terminal Services Ltd |
Honiara International Airport |
Obed Odogar |
Manager, Airport Operations |
36912 |
36911 |
Airport ground handling services. Cargo, passenger, aircraft |
|||
|
Honiara International Airport |
SPO |
Honiara International Airport |
|
|
23464 |
|
|
Supply of aviation fuel |
||
|
Honiara International Airport |
Civil Aviation Authority Of Solomon Islands (CAASI) |
CAA Building. Honiara International Airport |
George Satu |
Director |
36563 |
7497235 |
36220 |
|
Airport management |
|
|
Munda Airport |
Air Traffic Services |
Munda Airport |
George Ngumi |
Manager |
|
62159 |
|
|
|
Airport manager |
|
Honiara International Airport |
Fuel Provider |
South Pacific Oil |
|
|
|
36142
|
|
61078
|
|
Provide Jet A-1 Aircraft fuel |
|
Honiara International Airport |
Fuel Provider |
Mark Warth Oil Ltd
|
|
|
|
22374 |
|
23275
|
|
Provide Jet A-1 Aircraft fuel |
|
Honiara International Airport |
Solomon Islands Terminal Services Ltd |
Honiara International Airport |
Obed Odgari |
Airport operations mgr. |
obed.odogari@siterminalservices.aero operations@siterminalservices.aero
|
36912 |
|
36911 |
|
Ground cargo handling |
|
Honiara International Airport |
Pacific Air Express |
Renanadi, Honiara |
Lyn Sali |
Airport operations mgr |
39248 |
7488259 |
39343 |
Ground handling services |
||
|
Honiara International Airport |
Solomon Airlines |
Honiara International Airport |
Peter Omani |
Manager |
36592 |
7489945 |
36372 |
Ground handling services |
4.6 Solomon Islands 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 |
|
Silent World |
Ranadi Industrial estate Honiara |
20956 |
21181 |
Shipping and storage |
||||||
|
Toll |
Ranadi Beach front Honiara |
|
|
|
24500 |
|
24508 |
|
Shipping and storage |
|
|
Transol Shipping Company Ltd |
Kukum Sa Side |
|
|
28835 |
28869 |
|
|
|
Shipping and storage |
|
|
Delite Flour mills |
|
Mathew Tang |
General Manager |
30146 |
|
30147 |
|
|
Milling |
|
|
Pacific Air and Sea |
Ranadi Honiara |
|
|
38222 |
|
38223 |
|
|
Storage for rent |
4.7 Solomon Islands Fuel Provider Contact List
Solomon Islands Fuel Provider Contact List
| Company | Name | Phone Number (office) | Description of Services Provided | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
South Pacific Oil |
Assistant Special Duties Walter Roto |
+677 21838 |
Major Distributor Main importer of petrol Supply airport wtih AVGAS and JET A-1 Fuel |
|
|
Markworth Oil Ltd |
Manager for Finance Control Kirsten Markwarth |
+677 22374 fax: +677 21708 |
Major Distributor Main importer of Diesel |
|
|
Melanesian Oil Company |
n/a |
+ 677 218383 fax: +677 25225 |
Major Distributor Purchases fuel from South Pacific Oil and distributes it in the Western Province. |
4.8 Solomon Islands Transporter Contact List
| Company | Physical Address | Name | Phone Number (office) |
Description of Services Provided |
Vehicle Type | Number of Vehicles | Capacity per Vehicle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Red Devil Transport |
Honiara | Robert Chow | smwp@solomon.com.sb |
+677 24038 +677 7495128 Fax: +677 20602 |
Also have dump trucks, graders, rollers and two side lifters for loading containers ( one 20 and one 40 footer) |
Semi-Cart Trailer Condition: Good Lowbed Condition: Good |
1 1 |
30 mt 15 mt |
|
Fletcher Kwaimani |
Honiara | Bennie Fafale | benny@fletcher.com.sb |
+677 30544 +677 750 7288 Fax: +677 30482 |
Equipment 2 front end loaders crane. |
Trucks Condition: Good Trucks Condition: Good |
1 1 |
7 tons 7 tons |
|
Lee Kwok Kuen |
Honiara | Jason Lee | Kenny-sss@business.com.sb |
+677 30099 +677 7494599 Fax: +677 38732 |
n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
4.9 Solomon Islands Additional Service Provision 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 |
|
Financial Services |
ANZ |
Guadacanal
Auki, Malaita Province
Gizo
Noro
Munda |
ANZ Haus. Mendana Av. Honia
Auki Main Rd
Midden Way Rd
(ATM only) Canery Rd
ATM only Post office |
Geoffrey Buchanan
Simon Kepui
|
CEO
Head of Business
|
www.anz.com/common/forms/pacific-online-enquiry/default.asp?intid=19 |
21111
40160
60262 |
26937
40041
60034 |
Banking and Financial services |
||
|
Financial Services |
Bank of The South Pacific (BSP) |
Guadacanal
|
National Provident Fund Building Mendana Av. Honia
|
|
|
21874 |
|
23419 |
Financial Services |
||
|
Electricity supplyand sistributor |
Solomon Islands Electricity Authority
|
Guadacanal & National |
Head Office Ranadi, Honiara
|
|
|
|
39442 / 39466 |
|
39472 |
|
Supply of Electricity |
|
Accomodation |
Honiara Hotel |
Honiara |
Honiara |
|
|
21737 |
|
20376 |
|
Short & medium term accomodation |
|
|
Accomodation |
Sanalae Apartment |
Honiara |
Panatina Ridge East Honiara |
|
|
39218 |
7588523 |
|
Medium & longterm accomodation |
||
|
Accomodation |
Naqua Motel |
Gizo |
Gizo |
|
|
60012 |
|
60278 |
|
Motel accommodation |
|
|
Accomodation |
Advantage Accomodation |
Honiara / Naro / Gizo |
Ranadi industrial area. Honiara |
|
|
38399 |
|
60707 |
|
Accommodation procurement service |
|
|
Clearing and forwarding agents |
DHL |
Honiara |
Commonwealth Street Honiara |
|
|
|
22393 |
7496030 |
|
|
Clearing and forwarding |
|
Handling equipment |
Hastings Deerings
|
Honiara |
Ranadi industrial area. Honiara |
|
Branch Manager |
|
30274 |
7494171 |
30692 |
Forklifts, trucks |
|
|
Handling equipment |
Toll Support Services |
Honiara |
Ranadi beach Front |
|
|
24500 |
|
24508 |
Forklifts, side liftertrucks |
||
|
Handling equipment |
Solomon Sheet steel |
Honiara |
Ranadi Honiara |
Ramsey |
|
|
22446 |
7508434 |
21696 |
|
5 & 50 MT Crane, side lifter forklifts. All road construction equipment |
|
Post and Courier |
DHL |
Honiara |
Commonwealth Street Honiara |
|
|
|
22393 |
7496030 |
|
|
Post and courier delivery |
|
Post and Courier |
Express Freight Management(TNT) |
Honiara |
Prince Philip Hwy. Honiara |
|
|
22211 |
|
|
|
Post and courier delivery |
|
|
Post and Courier |
Solomon Post |
Honiara |
Medana Av. Honiar |
|
|
21821 |
|
20440 |
|
Post and courier delivery |
|
|
Taxi Companies
|
Zome Taxi Service
|
Honiara |
|
Mamu Paza
|
Managing Director
|
|
26902 |
|
26903 |
|
Taxi hire short term and longer term (per day) hire. |
|
Taxi Companies
|
Trans Taxi Services |
Honiara |
|
|
|
|
38000 |
|
|
|
Taxi hire short term and longer term (per day) hire |
|
Vehicle Rental |
Budget |
Honiara |
Prince Philip Hwy Honiara |
|
|
|
30981 |
|
39083 |
|
Rental of car, 4WD,van, truck. |
|
Vehicle Rental |
Economy Car Rentals |
Honiara |
Medana Av. Honiara |
|
|
27100 |
|
23593 |
|
Rental of cars |
|
|
Waste Disposal |
Anolpha Enterrises |
Honiara |
Henderson Rd. Honiara |
|
|
22719 |
|
36081 |
|
Disposal of septic and other waste |
|
|
Water treatment / supply |
Bluewater Ltd |
Honiara |
Ranadi Industrial area Honiara |
|
|
38355 |
|
38395 |
|
Supplier drinking water & filters |
|
|
Mobile phone service provider |
Bmobile |
National |
Solomon Airlines Old building Pont Cruz Honiara |
Christina Palusi |
Customer service |
Christina.Palusi@bmobile.com.sb
|
1800 |
|
|
|
Supplier of mobile phones, network services and data packages |
|
Mobile phone service provider |
Telekom
|
National. Contacts throughout the islands |
Telekom House Mendana Av. Honiara |
Alice Maeaiatha |
Corporate sales consultant |
Alice.Maealatha@telekom.com.sb
|
21164
|
|
24185
|
|
Supplier of fixed line & mobile phones, network services and ISP |
|
ISP Provider |
Satsol |
National |
Anthony Saru Bldg. Honiara |
|
|
|
|
|
Offering time and data based internet packages
|
||
|
ISP Provider |
Hantek |
National |
Honiara |
|
|
|
798220 |
|
|
internet service, and premium quality VoIP services
|
|
|
Electricity Provider |
Solomon Islands Electricity Company |
Honiara and Nationa |
Renandi , Honiara |
Dadily Posala |
Manager |
39422 |
7494631 |
39472 |
Generation and distribution of power supply |
||
|
Licensed Customs Brokers |
PACIFIC AIR CARGO, |
Honiara |
|
Maraia Dakei |
Broker |
38222 |
|
|
|
Customs clearance of import/exports |
|
|
Licensed Customs Brokers |
IT CUSTOMS AGENTS |
Honiara |
|
Issac Tosika |
Broker |
|
8333 |
|
|
|
Customs clearance of import/exports |
|
Licensed Customs Brokers |
KT CUSTOMS AGENCY |
Honiara |
|
Tabuna Kamoriki |
Broker |
|
8503395 |
|
|
Customs clearance of import/exports |
|
|
Licensed Customs Brokers |
BJS AGENCIES |
Honiara |
|
Rachel Wanefai |
Broker |
|
22393 |
7555373 |
|
|
Customs clearance of import/exports |
|
Licensed Customs Brokers |
PACIFIC AIR EXPRESS |
Honiara |
|
Beke Sunga
Lynnette Sali |
Broker |
Lyn.Sali@pacificairexpress.com.sb
|
9248 |
|
|
|
Customs clearance of import/exports |
|
Licensed Customs Brokers |
EXPRESS FREIGHT MANAGEMENT |
|
|
David Sali |
Broker |
|
22211 |
|
|
|
Customs clearance of import/exports |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 Solomon Islands Annexes
The following section contains annexes with additional information for the Solomon Islands LCA.
5.1 Solomon Islands Acronyms and Abbreviations
|
Acronym |
Full Name |
|
AusAid |
Australian Aid (Government Agency) |
|
AFP |
Australian Federal Police |
|
ANZ |
Australia New Zealand Bank |
|
ASYCUDA |
Automated SYstem for CUstoms DAta |
|
AWB |
Airway Bill |
|
BL |
Bill of Lading |
|
BSP |
Bank Of The South Pacific |
|
CPE |
Customer Premises Connection |
|
C&F |
Cost & Freight |
|
CAASI |
Civil Aviation Authority Of Solomon Islands |
|
CARE |
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere |
|
CARITAS |
Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development |
|
CFS |
Container Freight Stations |
|
FAO |
Food and Agriculture Organization |
|
GPRS |
General Pocket Radio Service |
|
GRT |
Gross Register Tonnage |
|
HCC |
Honiara City Council |
|
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 |
|
LOA |
Length Over All (Ship’s length at waterline) |
|
MNO |
Mobile Network Operators |
|
MOU |
Memorandum of Understanding |
|
MT |
Metric Tons |
|
MW |
Megawatt |
|
N/A |
Not Available |
|
N/c |
No Charge |
|
NDB |
Non-directional beacon |
|
NDC |
National Disaster Committee |
|
NDMO |
National Disaster Management Organization |
|
NFI |
Non-food Items |
|
NGO |
Non-governmental Organization |
|
NZ |
New Zealand |
|
OCHA |
Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs |
|
PAX |
Passenger |
|
RC |
Resident Coordinator |
|
RoRo |
Roll on Roll off |
|
SBD |
Solomon Islands Dollar |
|
SICED |
Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division |
|
SIEA |
Solomon Islands Electricity Authority |
|
SINPF |
Solomon Islands National Provident Fund |
|
SIPA |
Solomon Islands Port Authority |
|
SIRUP |
Solomon Islands Road Improvement Project |
|
SPI |
South Pacific Islands |
|
SOE |
State Owned Enterprise |
|
SPO |
South Pacific Oil |
|
MT |
Metric Tons |
|
T&D |
Transmission and Distribution |
|
TCSI |
Telecommunications Commission Of The Solomon Islands |
|
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 Small Aperture Terminal |
|
WASH |
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene |
|
WCO |
World Customs Organization |
|
WFP |
World Food Programme |
|
WHO |
World Health Organization |
|
WVI |
World Vision International |