Afghanistan
Country Name |
Afghanistan |
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Official Country Name |
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
Assessment Details | |
From | June 2021 |
To | May 2022 |
Name of Assessor | WFP Afghanistan |
Table of Contents
Chapter | Name of Assessor | Organisation | Date Updated |
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1 Afghanistan Country Profile |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
WFP | WFP | July 2021 | |
2 Afghanistan Logistics Infrastructure |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
2.2 Afghanistan Aviation | WFP | WFP | May 2022 |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
2.2.2 Afghanistan Mazar-e-Sharif (Maulana Jalaluddin Balkhi) International Airport |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
2.3.1 Land Border Crossing and Humanitarian Freight Corridors | WFP | WFP | December 2021 |
2.3.2 Afghanistan Land Border Crossing of Chaman (Pakistan) | WFP | WFP | July 2021 |
2.3.3 Afghanistan Land Border Crossing of Torkham (Pakistan) | WFP | WFP | June 2021 |
2.3.4 Afghanistan Land Border Crossing of Hairaton (Uzbekistan) | WFP | WFP | June 2021 |
2.3.5 Afghanistan Land Border Crossing of Islam Qala (Iran) | WFP | WFP | July 2021 |
2.3.6 Afghanistan Land Border Crossing of Torghundi (Turkmenistan) | WFP | WFP | June 2021 |
WFP | WFP | June 2022 | |
WFP | WFP | June 2022 | |
Roberto Marazzani | WFP | September 2017 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
3 Afghanistan Logistics Services |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
Roberto Marazzani | WFP | September 2017 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
4 Afghanistan Contact Lists |
Roberto Marazzani | WFP | September 2017 |
4.2 Afghanistan Contact Lists | Roberto Marazzani | WFP | September 2017 |
Roberto Marazzani | WFP | September 2017 | |
Roberto Marazzani | WFP | September 2017 | |
4.2.3 Afghanistan Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 |
WFP | WFP | May 2022 | |
WFP | WFP | May 2022 | |
WFP | WFP | December 2021 | |
WFP | WFP | May 2022 | |
WFP | WFP | May 2022 | |
Roberto Marazzani | WFP | September 2017 | |
WFP | WFP | May 2022 | |
5 Afghanistan Annexes |
Roberto Marazzani | WFP | September 2017 |
Roberto Marazzani | WFP | September 2017 |
1 Afghanistan Country Profile
Generic Information
Afghanistan is a landlocked country forming part of South Asia, Central Asia, and to some extent Western Asia. Its area covers approximately 647,500 km2 (250,001 sq mi), making it the 41st largest nation in the world. It is bordered by Pakistan in the south and the east, Iran in the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan in the north, and China in the far northeast.
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:
Afghanistan - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistan
Afghanistan - Economist Intelligence Unit Information* http://country.eiu.com/Afghanistan (*note - this is a paid service)
Humanitarian Info
Afghanistan World Food Programme Information https://www.wfp.org/countries/afghanistan
Afghanistan UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Information http://www.unocha.org/country/afghanistan
Facts and Figures
Afghanistan Wolfram Alpha Information http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=afghanistan
Afghanistan World Bank Information http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/afghanistan
Afghanistan Population Information http://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/afghanistan-population/
1.1 Afghanistan Humanitarian Background
Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
Natural Disasters |
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Type |
Occurs |
Comments / Details |
Drought |
Yes |
There have been several seasons of drought in Afghanistan in recent decades. According to an analysis of climate and drought records by Asia Development Bank, localized droughts have a periodicity of three to five years. Droughts covering large areas recur every 9-11 years. South and central areas are more affected. Dry season is July to September. |
Earthquakes |
Yes |
Afghanistan is situated on a major plate boundary. The location of the country is on the boundary where two tectonic plates, the Iranian Plate and the Eurasian Plate, meet. List of events: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_earthquakes_in_Afghanistan |
Epidemics |
Yes |
|
Extreme Temperatures |
Yes |
Recurrent. Several documented events. Cold waves and extreme winter conditions affects thousands people. |
Floods |
Yes |
74 documented events since 1900. Flash Flood and General flood. Most probable between February and May. Northern, Western and North Eastern regions are prone to severe flooding resulting in erosion, destruction of infrastructure and agricultural land. |
Insect Infestation |
Yes |
Locusts |
Mudslides |
Yes |
Recurrent |
Volcanic Eruptions |
No |
|
Wildfires |
No |
|
High Winds |
Yes |
Sandstorms |
Other Comments |
Afghanistan is prone to earthquakes, floods, droughts, landslides, and avalanches. Over three decades of conflict, coupled with environmental degradation, and insufficient investment in disaster risk reduction strategies, have contributed to increasing vulnerability of the Afghan people to cope with the sudden shock of natural disasters. On average, such disasters affect 200,000 people every year. Source: http://asdc.immap.org/dashboard/?page=naturaldisaster Other Information Sources: https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/en/operations/afghanistan/natural-disasters-0 |
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Man-Made Issues |
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Internally Displaced Persons |
Yes |
Cumulative figures of people displaced by conflict over the past 15 years amount to approximately 1.1 million people. Because of widespread and increased conflict, figures for 2015 suggest that the number of people who fled their homes to escape armed violence and seek refuge had increased by 64% compared to the same period in 2014; this amounts to almost 200,000 people in one year. The reporting and verification of the total numbers displaced is constrained due to the ability of humanitarian actors to access insecure and contested areas. |
Refugees Present |
Yes, internal returnees |
In the second half of 2016, there was a sudden surge in the number of Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan. Some 370,000 Afghan refugees returned from Pakistan, compared to some 55,000 in 2015, marking a ten-year high. The massive increase of returns from Pakistan was due to a combination of complex factors. UNHCR post-return monitoring showed that returnees face many reintegration challenges, including lack of land, shelter and livelihood opportunities. |
Landmines / UXO Present |
Yes |
Afghanistan is one of the most heavily mined countries in the world. Landmines pose an ever-present danger to civilians. |
Conflicts |
Afghanistan has been in protracted conflict for over four decades, which has seriously hampered poverty reduction and development, strained the fabric of society and depleted its coping mechanisms. Since 2001, international aid efforts have considerably scaled up and so has international military intervention. Human development indicators show some improvement in absolute terms particularly over the last ten years. However, Afghanistan remains ranked in the bottom decile of countries in the global Human Development Index at 169 of 189. Afghanistan is prone to recurrent natural disasters. Given this underlying fragility – at the economic, political and security levels – the country is not able to cope with the consequences of such disasters, which puts additional strain on humanitarian actors working on the ground. |
Seasonal Effects on Logistics Capacities
Seasonal Effects on Transport |
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Transport Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Primary Road Transport |
October - April |
In general, transportation is hindered due to heavy winters. In some areas the landslide and flooding slowdown the transportation. |
Secondary Road Transport |
October - April |
Secondary roads transportation is hampered due to rain, snow and floods. Heavy weight vehicles traffic associated with rain/snow, in mountain areas deteriorates the road condition. Due to mountainous topography of the country, the road network is poor with muddy, Low-lying areas are prone to blockage by landslides/avalanches and destruction by floods during the rainy periods. |
Rail Transport |
No |
Afghanistan has three short distance railroad lines in the north of the country. The first is between Mazar-i-Sharif and the border town of Hairatan in Balkh province, which then connects with the rail network of neighbouring Uzbekistan. The second links Toraghundi in Herat province with Serhetabat in Turkmenistan. The third is between Aqina in Faryab province and neighbouring Turkmenistan. The country currently lacks a passenger rail service. The three lines operates nonstop throughout the year with no seasonal hindrance. |
Air Transport |
n/a |
Flights are taking place throughout the year, however during the harsh winter season some small domestic airports are blocked whilst the international airports reopens shortly. Another point to take note of is the huge congestion of passengers in international airports during Haj season. |
Waterway Transport |
n/a |
The only city connected to a navigable waterway is the Northern city of Hairaton. |
Meteorological Conditions
Afghanistan has four seasons. In the mountains and a few of the valleys bordering Pakistan, a fringe effect of the Indian monsoon, coming usually from the southeast, brings moist maritime tropical air in summer. Summers are hot and winters can be bitterly cold. Summer temperatures as high as 49° C (120° F) have been recorded in the northern valleys. Midwinter temperatures as low as -9° C (15° F) are common around the 2000-m level in the Hindu Kush. The climate in the highlands varies with elevation. The coolest temperatures usually occur on the heights of the mountains. Temperatures often range greatly within a single day. Variations in temperature during the day may range from freezing conditions at dawn to the upper 30° C (upper 90° F) at noon. Most of the precipitation falls between the months of October and April. The deserts receive less than 100 mm rain a year, whereas the mountains receive more than 1000 mm of precipitation, mostly as snow. Winds sweeping in from the west may bring large sandstorms or dust storms while the strong solar heating of the ground raises large local whirlwinds.
Western & South Western Region
Winter is usually severe with of up to two meter high snow in mountainous areas resulting in inaccessible roads. Summer period are extremely hot reaching temperatures in excess of 50° Celsius causing water shortages. The weather and rain during springtime is moderate. During autumn, all roads are still accessible.
Eastern Region
Winter is usually severe with high snow in mountainous areas of Nuristan Province, resulting in inaccessible roads. Summer period is an extremely hot reaching temperature in excess of 50 Degree Celsius causing water shortages. The weather and rain during springtime is moderate. During autumn, all roads are still accessible.
Northern Region
The climate is typical of an arid or semiarid savannah, with cold winters and dry summers. The climate of the Turkistan plains, which extend northward from the Northern Foothills, represents a transition between mountain and savannah climates. Aridity increases and temperatures rise with descending altitudes, becoming the highest along the lower Amu Darya and in the western parts of the plains. Every year the snowfall in Faryab, Sar I Pul and Samangan becomes hardly accessible whilst some remote districts of Faryab and Sar I Pul provinces become inaccessible.
Central/Central Highland
Central Highland is a cold and winter hit area with a long winter period. It has four seasons, which is dry in fall and very cold winter with heavy rains at the beginning of spring. The temperature gets hot during the summer time.
UN agencies in Afghanistan/UN Country Team
- UNDP (United Nations Development Program)
- OCHA (UN Office Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)
- UN-HABITAT (United Nations Centre for Human Settlements)
- UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
- UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
- UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund for Afghanistan)
- UNHCR (United Nations High Commission for Refugees)
- OHCHR (Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights)
- UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund)
- UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization)
- UN WOMEN (United Nations Development Fund for Women)
- UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
- UNOPS (UN Office for Project Services)
- UNMAS (United Nations Mine Action Service)
- WHO (World Health Organization)
- WFP (World Food Programme)
- ILO (International Labour Organization)
- IOM (International Organization for Migration)
- FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
- MACCA (Mine Action Coordination Centre of Afghanistan)
- FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
- UNAMA (United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan)
1.3 Afghanistan Customs Information
Duties and Tax Exemption
UN agencies and registered NGOs are exempted from import duty and excise duty in accordance with the convention of the privileges and immunities of UN (1946). However, there are exemption procedures, which must adhered to by the agency or organization.
While the main approval for tax exemption is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, various other line Ministers may be involved in the approval and standards checking process depending on the type of goods being imported. For example, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology for Import of Telecommunication equipment such as HF/ VHF/UHF and Satellite equipment. All border crossing points, including International Airports and land crossing borders follow the same customs procedures. Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul endorse the documents before submitting to the Customs and Revenue Department for further processing and approval. A complete set of approved documents from the Customs and Revenue Department's main office in Kabul will then be provided to respective entry point upon which access will be granted.
For contact information regarding government custom authorities, please follow the links below:
4.2.1 Afghanistan Government Contact List
Emergency Response
[Note: This section contains information which is related and applicable to 'crisis' times. These instruments can be applied when an emergency is officially declared by the Government. When this occurs, there is usually a streamlined process to import goods duty and tax free.]
In the following table, state which of the following agreements and conventions apply to the country and if there are any other existing ones
Agreements / Conventions Description |
Ratified by Country? |
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WCO (World Customs Organization) member |
Yes, 10 August 2004 |
Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention |
No |
OCHA Model Agreement |
No |
Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) |
No |
Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration) |
YES, SAARC, 2007 |
Reference: http://saarc-sec.org/areas_of_cooperation
Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response)
Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status |
NGOs |
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INGOs registration procedure:
Once obtained the Duty Free Status it is necessary to sign the NGO Registration/MOU with the Government of Afghanistan through Ministry of Foreign Affairs. http://mfa.gov.af/en/page/6547/foreign-ngo-registration-process |
Exemption Certificate Application Procedure:
Tax Exemption procedure – previous to Custom Clearance United Nations Agencies and NGOs |
Complete set of relevant documents should be submitted for the endorsement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Once endorsed the documents are submitted to the Customs and Revenue Department for further processing and approval. |
Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure |
Generalities (include a list of necessary documentation) |
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Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicle & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
Invoice |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Packing Lists |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Customs Clearance
General Information
Customs Information |
|
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Document Requirements |
Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing list, Health and quality certificates, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Fumigation, Phytosanitary Certificate |
Embargoes |
None |
Prohibited Items |
Alcohol, alcoholic beverages, ammunition, animal skin, materials offensive to Islam, pork, pornography, gambling devices. Note: alcoholic drinks are permissible by diplomatic mission with prior permission. |
General Restrictions |
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Customs Clearance Document Requirements
Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
D&T Exemption Certificate |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Invoice |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Packing Lists |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Phytosanitary Certificate |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Yes, Original |
Other Documents |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Transit Regime
Even though Afghanistan is a landlocked country, its strategic location that connects the Middle East with Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent makes it a major gateway. However, due to a slowly developing road network and continued insecurity, little to no cargo is transiting through the country. When required, the procedure in place is as follows:
The transport companies that are contracted to undertake the cross
border (transit) operations are required to:
- Submit a bond of 110% of the commodity invoice value at the Customs Office at the border entry point.
- Have the required permit to undertake cross border operations (usually issued by the country where the company is registered.
- Toll fees may apply.
The bond is released back to the transporters upon confirmation by the Customs office at the border exit point confirming the complete consignment has left the country.
UN agencies using their own vehicles may write a letter of guarantee instead of submitting a bond. All other formalities apply.
Prohibited Goods
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Live pigs and all pork products.
- Cotton seeds
- Narcotics / drugs
- Chemical fertilizers; ammonium nitrate as per Presidential Decree No. (28) Dated 21/01/2010, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
- Plastic Bags (Carry bags) as per Ministerial Cabinet Act No (1) Dated 28/03/2011.
- Importation of destructive gases of the Ozone layer included in the heading no. 2903.76 &2903.77 of Tariffs.
2 Afghanistan Logistics Infrastructure
Afghanistan logistics infrastructure is precarious.
Afghanistan’s mountainous terrain, extreme weather conditions, its
land locked status and its poor infrastructure present challenges
to the humanitarian logistics and efficient conveyance of goods.
After nearly four decades of conflict and repeated environmental
calamities, Afghanistan is one of the poorest countries in the
world. Its human development indicators rank at or near the bottom
among developing countries with extremely high levels of poverty
and deprivation, especially among the rural population. Decades of
chronic political instability have undermined the development of
modern and democratic structures of governance, market and
community.
The security situation is the one of the main factors affecting the
overall logistics capacity. Security restrictions and/or areas
inaccessibility are unpredictable and this needs to be considered
in any logistics planning. Inaccessibility can be determined by
ongoing conflicts and/or mines presence on the roads.
Truck companies might have restrictions to reaching some unsecured
areas and transhipment to local trucks might be required.
Security is to be considered also for storage planning; limitations
in storage and prepositioning options are a direct consequence of
volatile security situation.
Planned infrastructures
Afghanistan, being in a strategic position for supply routes in
the continent, is been considered for the development of regional
infrastructures, through planned private and institutional
international community investments.
It is not possible to predict when the planned infrastructures will
be achieved.
Research material:
https://sites.google.com/site/indianoceancommunity1/trans-asian-highway
http://www.unescap.org/sites/default/files/TAR%20map_1Nov2016.pdf
2.1 Afghanistan Port Assessment
Afghanistan is a landlocked country relying upon the sea port services of neighbouring countries. The ports of Karachi and Port Qasim in Pakistan have traditionally been used by Afghanistan for all sea-bound freight. Afghanistan is also easily accessible through alternate ports (Bandar Abbad and Chabahar) in Iran. Although smaller in operational capacity they give an alternate supply route should insecurity escalate within Pakistan. These entry points would also allow direct access to the west of Afghanistan via IslamQala (Herat) border avoiding insecure regions of Helmand, Farah, & Nimroz within Afghanistan.
2.2 Afghanistan Aviation
Overview
Civil Air Transport in Afghanistan is mainly used for passenger services. Afghanistan has about 50 airports/airfields, with the biggest being the Kabul International Airport, serving the capital and centre region. Main airports are Kandahar International Airport in the south, Herat International Airport in the west, and Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport in the north. Some smaller airfields have unpaved runways facilities and operate under visual flight rules.
Commercial Flights for Passenger Services
Domestic Flights
Ariana Afghan Airlines is the national airline, connecting Kabul, Kandahar, Heat and Mazar-i-Sharif. Kam Air connects to other domestic airports and Dubai.
International Flights
Airline |
Headquartered |
International Flights |
---|---|---|
Ariana Afghan Airlines |
Afghanistan |
Kabul, Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Islamabad |
Kam Air |
Afghanistan |
Kabul, Islamabad, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Shanghai, and Ankara |
Mahan Air |
Iran |
Kabul, Teheran and Mashad |
Taban Airlines |
Iran |
Kabul to Teheran Kandahar to Mashhad |
Cargo Services
All airway companies that have air operations in Kabul perform cargo shipment to and from Kabul.
Cargo Handling
Cargo handling is performed at Kabul International Airport by GAAC.
GAAC Contact Information |
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Website: https://gaacsolutions.com/ |
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Contact Person | Phone Number | Email Address |
John |
0093700029302 |
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Irfan |
0093700029303 |
|
Jai |
0093700029304 |
|
OCC |
0093700029225 |
Humanitarian Flights
Humanitarian air transport organisations collaborate between themselves, defining destinations in consideration of fleet characteristics and airports specificities.
UNHAS
UNHAS provide passengers air transport. If requested, dedicated cargo flights can be performed.
Booking and Customer Service: +93(0)706004283
Emergency Mobile: +93(0)706004286 (24/7 coverage)
unhas-afg.customerservice@wfp.org, unhas-afg.reservation@wfp.org
Humanitarian Booking Hub: https://humanitarianbooking.wfp.org/en/countries/af/locations/30/facilities/2505/detail/?service=UNHAS+Flights
PACTEC Afghanistan
Currently not operational.
Tel: +93 (0)700282679: +93 (0)799300837
Emergency cell phone: +93(0)799020712
Humanitarian organisations need to register before requesting flights: http://www.flypactec.org/
Contacts available here: https://www.flypactec.org/contact.html
ICRC
ICRC aircrafts are exclusively dedicated to ICRC staff transportation. Fixed schedule to various destinations is implemented. If remaining capacity is available, ICRC might offer seats or cargo space to other humanitarian organizations if specifically requested. ICRC management evaluate the requests prior to giving permission.
ICRC Air Operations Manager: Olivier Misuri-Masseglia (omisurimasseglia@icrc.org)
+93729140536 / +992900013174 / +998931844818
UNAMA Flights
UNAMA is currently operating humanitarian passenger flights between Almaty and Kabul. All passengers are required to provide 10 days advance notice of their intended arrival in Almaty.
Notifications should be sent by email to:
UNAMA Passenger Booking: UNAMA-PBO@un.org
UNAMA Notification of Travel: Ms. Sabrina Naidu naidus@un.org
2.2.1 Afghanistan Kabul International Airport
Kabul International Airport is located 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) from the city center of Kabul in Afghanistan. It serves as one of the nation's main international airports and it can house over one hundred aircraft. It was previously known locally as Khwaja Rawash Airport. The airport has been expanded and modernized in the last decade. A new international terminal was added and the older terminal is now used for domestic flights.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
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Country |
Afghanistan |
Province or District |
Kabul |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Kabul |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kabul International Airport |
Latitude |
34.565853 N |
Longitude |
69.212328 E |
Elevation |
1,790 m / 5,872 ft |
IATA Code |
KBL |
ICAO Code |
OAKB |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Military – Civil Joint Use Airport Afghan Civil Aviation Authority |
Management Contact Person |
|
Open From / To |
Kabul International Airport is open from sunrise to sunset. |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority
The airport has two terminal buildings, the newer one for
international flights and the older Soviet built one for domestic
flights. Several hangars along the runway are for military
aircraft. There are no hangars for civilian (or transient)
aircraft. The airport has 7 helicopter pads which are used mostly
for military traffic. Fire fighting equipment is present
Kabul International Airport
1, Great Massoud Avenue
Kabul, Afghanistan
Fax: +93 7951 1301
Runways
Runway |
|
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Runway Dimensions |
3511 m x 45 m (11520 ft x 148 ft) |
Orientation |
107° T – 287° T |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad
Helipad #1 |
|
---|---|
Present (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Largest helicopter that can land |
MI 26 |
Width and Length (metres) |
n/a |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
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 |
No |
Airport Radar |
No |
Approach & Runway Lights |
No |
NDB |
No |
VOR |
No |
ILS |
No |
|
Airport Operating Details
Cargo Services
All airways companies that have air operation in Kabul, perform cargo shipment to and from Kabul, except Emirates, that handle cargo only to Kabul, and do not ship any cargo from Kabul to other destinations.
Cargo Handling
GAAC operations cover the handling in Kabul as below.
|
Ground Handling Company |
Contact Ph |
High Loaders Y/N and capacity in Kg |
Belt Loaders (can handle Euro Pallet) |
Availability of Stairs |
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Kabul |
GAAC |
+93700029225 |
Yes – MDL 30 tons |
Yes |
Air Bridge & Stairs |
Ariana/NAS are certified by ISAGO, and technically equipped with
standard loading equipment.
http://www.nas.aero/Network.aspx
Ariana/NAS can load any type of aircraft - no limitation.
Cargo handling facilities HKIA Civilian side:
- 1 x 5 T Forklift
- 3 x Tractor
- 25 x 5T Container Car
- 5 x 5T Pile Car
- 1 x “K” loader
The cost of cargo shipment depends on type of aircraft and the details can be obtained from Ariana/ NAS main office the following address: Kabul, Shirpoor.
Storage
Ariana/NAS do not have any cargo store in Hamid Karzai International Airport. Storage space managed by Customs Authority is available
Storage Facilities
Commercial Storage facilities are not available inside the airport. However, some storage space that belong to the Customs Authority is used to facilitate clearing of cargo arriving by air. All air cargo is offloaded directly to this facility for further processing.
Afghanistan - 2.2.2 Afghanistan Mazar-i-Sharif (Mawlānā Jalāl ad-DīnMuhammad Balkhī ) International Airport
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport, locally known as Mawlānā Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Balkhī International Airport, is located 9 km east of Mazar-i-Sharif, 15 minutes from the center of the city. The airport is one of the largest airports in Afghanistan. It can handle large aircraft such as Boeing 747, Boeing C-17 Globemaster III and Antonov An-225. Originally built by engineers from the Soviet Union in the 1950s, it has been renovated and a new terminal was added to the airport in recent years while the older terminal is now used for domestic flights.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Afghanistan |
Province or District |
Balkh |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Mazar-i-Sharif (9 Km) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport |
Latitude |
36.706914 |
Longitude |
67.209678 |
Elevation |
392 m / 1,287 ft |
IATA Code |
MZR |
ICAO Code |
OAMS |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation |
Management Contact Person |
Civil Aerodrome Administration: Afghanistan Airport President: Mawlawi Hafez Hafiz +93744 700 582 +93792214562 OPS Manager:ops@balkhairservices.com |
Open From (hours) |
Sunrise |
Open To (hours) |
Sunset |
Description and Key Contacts
Kabul |
|
Tehran-Imam Khomeini, Mashhad |
Runways
Runway |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2,998 m x 45 m 9,836 ft x 148 ft |
Orientation |
66° T / 246° T |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad
Helipad #1 |
|
---|---|
Present |
Yes |
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
MI-28 Helicopter |
Width and Length (m) |
3158 m x 46 m 10,361 ft x 150 ft |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
- |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
- |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
- |
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) |
ICAO Cat 9 |
Catering Services |
No info |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
No |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
VOR |
- |
Airport Operating Details
Cargo handling company: Balkh Air Service
Cargo Handling Facilities
For Civil Only |
|||
Qty |
Equipment |
Aircraft Type |
Brand |
1 |
Self-propelled stairs |
All Wide Body |
AMSS |
1 |
Towable stairs |
MD83,87; B737 Airbus 319,320 |
TLE |
1 |
Self-propelled stairs |
MD83,87; B737 Airbus 319,320 |
AMSS |
3 |
Belt loader |
All aircraft |
TLD |
4 |
Tractor, diesel |
|
MULAG |
14 |
Pallet dolly |
|
LOMMA |
6 |
Dolly/Container Dolly turntable LD4 |
|
TCR |
10 |
Baggage Cart left side open |
|
TCR |
1 |
7T FMC loader (15000 lbs.) 125 inches |
|
Commander 15W |
1 |
7T loader (15000 lbs.) 96 inches |
|
Commander 15W |
1 |
High loader 40K |
|
|
1 |
Loader/40,000lbs |
|
|
2 |
Tow bar/Lock pin type |
Airbus 310, 130 |
CLYDE |
1 |
Tow bar |
A318, 319, 320, 321 |
CLYDE |
1 |
Tow bar |
B737 |
CLYDE |
1 |
Tow bar |
B747 |
CLYDE |
1 |
Tow bar |
B767-777 |
CLYDE |
1 |
Pushback |
|
|
1 |
Ramp Ops truck |
|
Suzuki |
2 |
Follow-me |
|
Hilux |
1 |
Specialized Water truck |
|
Vestergaard |
1 |
Specialized Toilet truck |
|
Vestergaard |
2 |
ACU |
All aircraft |
Pecoraro |
For RS Only: 1 x 2.0 T Hydraulically Lift Truck 2 x 1.6 T Forklift 2 x 3.0 T Forklift 3 x 8.0 T Forklift 1 x 16.0 T Forklift 1 x 10.0 T LTC loader 2 x 16.0 T Atlas “K” loader |
Storage Facilities
Storage is available at the airport
Fuel Service Charges
H24 Civil: Request fuel service on PPR. Kamgar Fuel company is providing the aviation fuel.
2.2.3 Afghanistan Kandahar International Airport
Airport Overview
Kandahar International Airport is located 16 kilometers
southeast of Kandahar City in Afghanistan. Kandahar is a civilian
airfield under the control of Afghanistan Civil Aviation. It serves
as one of main international airports and as one of the largest
military bases, capable of housing up to 250 aircraft of all
type.
Since 2007, the airport has been repaired and expanded. It is used
for both military and civilian flights.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Afghanistan |
Province or District |
South Region |
Nearest Town Distance from Airport |
Kandahar, 16 kilometers |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kandahar International Airport |
Latitude |
31.505756 |
Longitude |
65.847822 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
1,017 m / 3,337 ft |
IATA Code |
KDH |
ICAO Code |
OAKN |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Military - civil Joint use airport |
Management Contact Person |
Naqeeb Wafa +93700 312 222 / +93703 098 530 |
Open From (hours) |
Sunrise |
Open To (hours) |
Sunset |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
PPR: OAKN is a PPR only airfield. All MIL and civilian ACFT must submit a PPR form no later than 24 hours prior to their ETA and not earlier than 5 days prior. All PPRs must be submitted no later than 2100 Z for the next day. All slot times have a window of ±30 minutes. ACFT not meeting their slot time may be subject to lengthy airborne delay or turned away.
PPR Changes less than 24 hours prior to arrival must be coordinated with KAF Airfield Management.
Commercial Airlines
Airlines |
Destinations |
Delhi, Dubai-International |
|
Dubai-International, Kabul, Mashhad |
Runways
Runway |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3200m x 55m (10 497ft x 180ft) |
Orientation |
050º T / 230 º T |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helipad |
|
---|---|
Present |
Yes |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
MIL customs H24 |
JET A-1 fuel |
Fueling by prior approval only |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
No |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
RFF ICAO Cat 9/ ICAO Cat 10 on request |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes* |
* Cargo handling is provided by NAS (National Aviation Service).
For time being this company only provides handling support to
Ariana Airlines. According to NAS representative, they have all
needed equipment for ground handling and they are able to load
/offload any type of aircraft.
Handling costs differ and it depends on types of aircraft and
cargo.
* Cargo handling is provided by GAAC (General Aviation Airport Coalition). For time being GAAC provides handling support in Kabul, Herat and Kandahar airports.
|
Ground Handling Comp |
Contact Number |
High Loaders Y/N and capacity in Kg |
Belt Loaders (can handle Euro Pallet |
Availability of Stairs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kandahar |
GAAC |
+93700029232 |
Yes – MDL 14 tons |
Yes |
Stairs |
Handling costs differ and it depends on types of aircraft and
cargo.
2.2.4 Afghanistan Herat International Airport
Airport Overview
Location Details |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Country |
Afghanistan |
Latitude |
34.210017 |
Province / District |
Herat |
Longitude |
62.228300 |
Town or City (Closest) |
Herat |
Elevation |
977 m / 3206 ft |
Airfield Name |
Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport |
IATA and ICAO Codes |
HEA/OAHR |
Open From (hours) |
Sunrise |
Open To (hours) |
Sunset |
RWY Dimensions |
3 014 m x 45 m (9 888 ft x 148 ft) |
RWY details |
Asphalt |
RWY Orientation |
187 ° T / 007 ° T |
|
|
Customs and Immigration
Available in civilian terminal for domestic and international passengers.
Airport Services
De-icing currently unavailable.
Before any flight is Operated to Herat, clearance from the Civil Aviation Authorities must be received.
Cargo handling facilities / Civilian Terminal
GAAC provides Cargo handling support in Herat.
|
Ground Handling Comp |
Contact Ph |
High Loaders Y/N and capacity in Kg |
Belt Loaders (can handle Euro Pallet |
Availability of Stairs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HERAT |
GAAC |
+93700029231 |
Yes – MDL 14 tons |
Yes |
Stairs |
Fuel
Fuel for Civilian ACFT provided by Kamgar petroleum.
2.2.5 Afghanistan Jalalabad National Airport
Overview
No runway lights, operations must take place only during daylight.
Airport Location and Contacts | |
---|---|
Country | Afghanistan |
Province or District |
Jalalabad |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport | Jalalabad (5 km) |
Airport's Complete Name | Jalalabad Airport |
Latitude | 34.2401 |
Longitude |
70.49833 |
Elevation | 1,840 ft / 560 m |
IATA Code | JAA |
ICAO Code | OAJL |
Managing Company or Airport Authority | |
Management Contact Person |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? | Yes |
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: AZ Freight Website
Runways
Runway # 1 | |
---|---|
Runway Dimensions | 1,970 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation | 13/31 |
Runway Surface | Asphalt |
Runway Condition | Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure | |||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes, physical screening only |
Runway Lighting | No |
Refueling Capacity | No | Ground Handling Services | No |
Air Traffic Control | No | Fire Fighting Equipment | Yes, fire extinguishers and a fire truck |
Weather Information | No | Aircraft Parking Space | Yes |
Navigation Aids | No | Perimeter Fencing | Yes |
Windsock | Yes |
Fuel Service Charges
There are no refueling facilities at Jalalabad Airport.
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.6 Afghanistan Bamyan National Airport
Overview
Bamyan Aerodrome is 1.4 km northeast from the Bamian town center. It is positioned within the Bamian town limits.
Airport Location and Contacts | |
---|---|
Country | Afghanistan |
Province or District | Bamyan |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport | Bamyan (1.4 km) |
Airport's Complete Name | Shahid Mazari Airport |
Latitude |
34.812548 |
Longitude |
67.827355 |
Elevation | 8415 ft / 2,565 m |
IATA Code | BIN |
ICAO Code | OABN |
Managing Company or Airport Authority | Bamyan Airport Administration |
Management Contact Person | Mr. Karimi 0093 (0) 790241055 karimi.acaa@gmail.com |
NGO and/or UN presence at Airport? | Yes |
Runways
Runway # 1 | |
---|---|
Runway Dimensions | 2200 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation | 07/25 |
Runway Surface | Asphalt |
Runway Condition | Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure | |||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening | Yes, physical screening only | Runway Lighting | No |
Refueling Capacity | Yes | Ground Handling Services | Yes, UNHAS |
Air Traffic Control | Yes | Fire Fighting Equipment | Yes, fire extinguishers and a fire truck |
Weather Information | Yes | Aircraft Parking Space | Yes |
Navigation Aids | No | Perimeter Fencing | Yes, partial |
Windsock | Yes |
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.7 Afghanistan Kunduz National Airport
Airport Overview
Airport Location and Contacts | |
---|---|
Country | Afghanistan |
Province or District | Kunduz |
Nearest Town or City with Distance to Airport | Kunduz (10 km) |
Airport's Complete Name | Kunduz Airport |
Latitude |
36.667044 |
Longitude |
68.911571 |
Elevation | 1457 ft / 444 m |
IATA Code | UND |
ICAO Code | OAUZ |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
|
Management Contact Information |
Aerodrome Administration Yasin Ayobe (+93786 022 900) |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport | Yes, UNHAS |
Runways
Runway # 1 | |
---|---|
Runway Dimensions | 2469 m x 45 m (8100 ft x 148 ft) |
Runway Orientation | 11/29 |
Runway Surface | Asphalt |
Runway Condition | Good |
Airport Infrastructure
Infrastructure | |||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening | Yes | Runway Lighting | No |
Refueling Capacity | No | Ground Handling Services | No |
Air Traffic Control | Yes | Fire Fighting Equipment | Yes, fire extinguishers and a fire truck |
Weather Information | Yes | Aircraft Parking Space | Yes |
Navigation Aids | No | Perimeter Fencing | Yes |
Windsock | Yes |
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.8 Afghanistan Maimana National Airport
Airport Overview
Airport Location and Contact | |
---|---|
Country | Afghanistan |
Province or District | Maimana |
Nearest Town or Country with Distance to Airport | Maimana (1.6 km) |
Airport's Complete Name | Maimana Airport |
Latitude |
35.926189 |
Longitude |
64.765276 |
Elevation | 838.81 m / 2,752 ft |
IATA Code | MMZ |
ICAO Code | OAMN |
Managing Company or Airport Authority | |
Management Contact Person |
Nasrullah Osmani, Airport Manager +93799 778 277 |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport | Yes |
Runways
Runway #1 | |
---|---|
Runway Dimensions | 2000 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation | 14/32 |
Runway Surface | Asphalt |
Runway Condition | Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Airport Infrastructure Details | |||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening | Yes, UNHAS | Runway Lighting | No |
Refueling Capacity | No | Ground Handling Services | No |
Air Traffic Control | No | Fire Fighting Equipment | Fire extinguishers only |
Weather Information | Yes | Aircraft Parking Space | Yes |
Navigation Aids | Yes | Perimeter Fencing | Yes, partial |
Windsock | No |
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.9 Afghanistan Fayzabad National Airport
Airport Overview
Feyzabad Aerodrome is located 12km west of the city of
Feyzabad.
Airport Location and Contact | |
---|---|
Country | Afghanistan |
Province or District | Badakhshan |
Nearest Town or City with Distance to Airport | Fayzabad (7 km) |
Airport's Complete Name | Fayzabad Airport |
Latitude |
37.121238 |
Longitude |
70.517471 |
Elevation | 3842 ft / 1171 m |
IATA Code | FBD |
ICAO Code | OAFZ |
Managing Company or Airport Authority | |
Management Contact Person |
Mr. Jawad, +93790 090 031 |
NGO and / or UN Presence at Airport | Yes, UNHAS |
Runway
Runway # 1 | |
---|---|
Runway Dimensions | 2000 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation | 18/36 |
Runway Surface | Asphalt |
Runway Condition | Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure | |||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Screening | Yes, UNHAS | Runway Lighting | No |
Refueling Capacity | Yes, Jet A1/TC1 | Ground Handling Services | No |
Air Traffic Control | Yes | Fire Fighting Equipment | Yes, fire extinguishers only |
Weather Information | Yes | Aircraft Parking Space | Yes |
Navigation Aids | No | Perimeter Fencing | No |
Windsock | Yes |
Fuel Service Charges
Arrow Petroleum
Johnson Kumar, Operation Department
Cell #: +93 (0) 744522286 – 797745549
ops@arrowpetroleum.com, www.arrowpetroleum.com
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees
N/A
2.2.10 Afghanistan Chakcharan National Airport
Airport Overview
No PPR required. Fuel is not available. Operations must take place only during daylight. There are non-standard white markings along the runway, similar to touchdown marks. All markings are non-reflective and with no lighting.
Airport Location and Contact | |
---|---|
Country | Afghanistan |
Province or District | Chakcharan |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport | Chakcharan (1.5 km) |
Airport's Complete Name | Chakcharan Airport |
Latitude |
34.525489 |
Longitude |
65.265140 |
Elevation | 7,475 ft / 2,278 m |
IATA Code | CCN |
ICAO Code | OACC |
Managing Company or Airport Authority | |
Management Contact Person | |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
Runways
Runway # 1 | |
---|---|
Runway Dimensions | 2,000 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation | 06/24 |
Runway Surface | Asphalt |
Runway Condition | Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure | |||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Screening | Yes, physical screening | Runway Lighting | No |
Refueling Capacity | No | Ground Handling Services | No |
Air Traffic Control | Yes | Fire Fighting Equipment | Yes, fire extinguishers only |
Weather Information | Yes | Aircraft Parking Space | Yes |
Navigation Aids | No | Perimeter Fencing | Yes, but damaged in some places |
Windsock | Yes |
Fuel Service Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees
N/A
For information on Afghanistan Aviation contact details, please see the following links:
4.2.1 Afghanistan Government Contact List and 4.2.5 Afghanistan Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: AZ Freight Website
2.2.11 Afghanistan Qala l Naw National Airport
Airport Overview
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Afghanistan |
Province or District |
Badghis Province |
Nearest Town or City |
Qala-i-Naw (1.6 km) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Qala-i-Naw Airport |
Latitude |
34.5909 |
Longitude |
63.0704 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
2,968 ft / 905 m |
IATA Code |
LQN |
ICAO Code |
OAQN |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority |
Management Contact Person |
Aerodrome
Administration: |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2000 m x 25 m |
Runway Orientation |
04/22 |
Runway Surface |
Concrete |
Runway Condition |
Concrete surface has deteriorated. |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Physical screening only |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air Traffic Control |
Yes, advisory only. |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes, fire extinguishers only |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes, partial |
Windsock |
No |
|
|
Due to reduced ramp availability, overnight parking can only be approved as an exception and it has to be requested by PPR or due to emergency or ACFT malfunction.
2.2.12 Afghanistan Farah National Airport
Airport Overview
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Afghanistan |
Province or District |
Farah Province |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Farah City (4 km) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Farah Airport |
Latitude |
32.366560 |
Longitude |
62.160957 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
2212 ft / 674 m |
IATA Code |
FAH |
ICAO Code |
OAFR |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority |
Management Contact Person |
Farah Aerodrome Administration: Mr. Jamshid Raji |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Aerodrome reference point 322149N 0621003E.
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2500 m X 35 m |
Runway Orientation |
15/33 |
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway Condition |
Good |
For
information on Afghanistan Aviation contact details, please see the
following link:
http://acaa.gov.af/Content/files/AERODROME%20EDITION%2082-22%20JUN%20%202017.pdf
2.2.13 Afghanistan Shindand National Airport
Airport Overview
This aerdrome operates from : 01:30Z–15:30Z
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Afghanistan |
Province or District |
Herat Province |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Shindand (11 km northeast) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Shindand Airport |
Latitude |
33.385899 |
Longitude |
62.254715 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
3,780 ft / 1,152 km |
IATA Code |
OAH |
ICAO Code |
OASD |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
|
Management Contact Person |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
n/a |
Runway Lighting |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Ground Handling Services |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
n/a |
Weather Information |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking Space |
n/a |
Navigation Aids |
n/a |
Perimeter Fencing |
n/a |
Windsock |
n/a |
|
|
Cargo
Handling: Limited cargo download capabilities exist for MIL
missions only. Do not send more than one “pallet train” on an
ACFT. No refrigeration
capabilities.
1 10K A/T Forklifts, 2 NGSL
K–loaders and 1–60K Loader for cargo
upload/download.
2.3 Afghanistan Road Network
Overview
The Ministry of Public Works (MPW) and Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) are generally responsible for development, management and maintenance of Afghanistan roads.
Road Classification |
Length (km) |
---|---|
National Highways |
3,363 km |
Regional Highways |
4,884 km |
Provincial Roads |
9,656 km |
Rural Roads (unpaved) |
17,000 km |
As a result of decades of conflict, the road network was largely
destroyed. Since 2002, Afghanistan has launched major programmes
for improving its road network with the help of various
international partners: the National Emergency Rural Access Project
(NERAP) and National Rural Access Programme (NRAP) among
others.
Highway 1 or A01, formally called the Ring Road, is a 2,200 kilometre two-lane road network circulating inside Afghanistan connecting the following major cities (clockwise): Mazar, Kabul, Ghazni, Kandahar, Farah and Herat. It has extensions that also connect Jalalabad, Lashjkar Gah, Delaram, Islam Qala and several other cities. It is part of AH1, the longest route of the Asian Highway Network.
Part of Highway 1 has been refurbished since late 2003, particularly the Kabul-Kandahar, with funds provided by the USA, KSA and others. Most work on that stretch was done by Turkish, Indian and local companies. Japanese companies were also involved near the southern Afghan province of Kandahar. In the west, Iran participated in the two-lane road construction between Islam Qala and the western Afghan city of Herat. Pakistan rebuilt the Jalalabad – Kabul road.
Road Security
Road Security Issue |
Comments |
---|---|
Mines |
Vehicles face the potential danger of encountering land mines that may have been planted on or near roadways. Land mines, large quantities of unexploded ordnance and insurgents exist throughout the countryside and alongside roads, posing a danger to travelers. |
Crimes |
Robbery and kidnappings, are a potential hazard on highways outside main cities. |
General Road Safety |
The transportation system in Afghanistan is marginal. Vehicles are poorly maintained, often overloaded, and traffic laws are not enforced. Vehicular traffic is chaotic and must contend with numerous pedestrians, bicyclists, and animals. Many urban streets have large potholes and are not well lit. Rural roads are not paved. With congested roads and abundant pedestrian traffic, vehicle accidents are a serious concern and can escalate into violent confrontations. |
Commercial Transport Availability |
Commercial transporters sometimes decline to provide services to insecure areas. |
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
The newly built highways are constructed according to the norm and standards of vehicles’ capacity. Their axial contain four wheel tires and each axial is computed as (12) tons. Those axial with their own weights containing two tires are evaluated and practiced as (6) tons which means each tire has the capacity of (3) tons.
Road Class and Surface Conditions
Generally, road transport is the major means of transportation in Afghanistan. Roads are very important in a country like Afghanistan, which is landlocked and does not have adequate marine, air and rail transport. Majority of the roads in the Southern Region of Afghanistan were destroyed during the prolonged civil war. Some new roads were constructed and the old ones were reconstructed. Blockages caused by security are to be considered.
Afghanistan Road Network Regional Information
Region |
Comments |
Seasonal Constraints |
---|---|---|
Southwestern Region - Kandahar Province |
The road condition to all districts is generally good during the dry season. |
During the summer season the road condition to all the provinces is generally good. However, in winter and spring seasons some provinces are blocked because of snowfall, heavy rain and flooding. Road to all districts in Kandahar province are generally good during the dry season while in rainy season the roads to Nesh, Maineshin, Ghorak, Maruf, Shorawak, and Reg districts become impassable. |
Southwestern Region - Uruzgan Province |
Mountainous area characterized by steep and narrow roads that makes transportation very difficult in winter especially to districts like, Gezab, Khas-Uruzgan, Dehrawad, Chinarto, Char-Chino and Chora. |
Khas-Uruzgan is one of the worst heavy snowfall affected areas but can be accessed with smaller trucks but prolonged delays can be expected. |
Southwestern Region - Nimroz Province |
Plain land, mostly dusty and sandy and the road from Dilaram to Zaranj City is asphalted. The roads to other FDPs in the province are not paved, but they are generally good in summer. |
During March, April and May water level increases in Helmand River result in trucks being unable to cross Sarshila (the crossing point on the river to Kang district) of Nimroz province. However, cargo and truck may be loaded on a Ferry in order to cross the river and then continue the trip to the final destination in Kang district centre. |
Southwestern Region - Hilmand Province |
Roads are mostly graveled and compacted, while still some areas have very sandy and unpaved roads that are passable only with small vehicles such as Garamser district. |
Most roads to districts in Hilmand Province are passable throughout the year except few districts like Musa-qala, Baghran, Nawzad, Washir, Deshoo and Khanashin, which are not accessible in the rainy season. |
Southwestern Region - Zabul Province |
Mountainous area and it is not easy for transportation except for Qalat (the capital city of Zabul) and Shar-i-safa District and Shahjoy, which are located on the main Kandahar-Kabul highway. |
Zabul Province is usually badly affected by the heavy snow fall in the winter. The road condition during dry season is good in all districts, whereas the roads to Arghnadab, Daychoopan, Nwabahar, Shinkay, Shamalzai and Atghar districts are impassable in the rainy season. |
Eastern Region |
Roads in Nuristan and Kunar provinces are mostly in the mountains area, however, roads in Nangarhar and Laghman provinces are not mountainous except 2-3 districts. Roads to district centres are mostly paved but roads leading to villages are not paved with some that are very narrow making transport very difficult. At some areas, trucks should be loaded less than their capacity to be able to cross the bridges or go up to the hills. Transportation of goods to Nuristan and some other villages in eastern region requires secondary transportation as trucks cannot pass the narrow and unpaved roads. As a result, there is specific type of vehicles for specific routes to fulfil the market requirement. |
Transport capacity in the Eastern Region is hardly affected by the seasons, particularly because; most of the commodities grown in the region are consumed locally (i.e. fruits, vegetables) and not transported to other parts of the country. In eastern region, heavy snowfall is not common but rainfall is quite natural. During the winter period (December – February) effects are seen on transportation of commodities to some parts of Laghman, Kunar, & Nuristan provinces where areas prone to flood, rock falls, snow, become hardly accessible by road. For Nuristan province in particular, the roads are usually accessed by smaller vehicles (pick-ups) but become hardly accessible in the winter when the roads become muddy. Roads temporarily get blocked by landslide or rock fall, people will clean the road with support of government. |
Northern Region |
The main roads in the region are narrow. There is only one main tarmac road connecting Kabul with Maimana through Mazar with junction to Hairaton (northern border). Mazar City to Hairaton District-Uzbekistan Border (86 kms) The road from Mazar to Hairaton is asphalt road. This road is passable to all kind of trucks with different tonnage capacity. This road is the main transit road to cargo from Uzbekistan to Afghanistan. Mazar City to Shiberghan-Jawzjan province (136kms) The road from Mazar to Shiberghan is asphalted road. This is the only road connecting Mazar to Faryab and Sar I Pul through Shiberghan. This road can be travelled by all kind of trucks. Through this road, several districts like Balkh, Charbolak, Aqcha,Faizabad and many more are connected to each other. Shiberghan to Ankhoi/Aqina (110 kms) The road from Shiberghan to Andkhoi is asphalted. This road can be travelled by any type of vehicle with some seasonal restrictions. The road from Andkhoi to Aqina (northern border) is usually muddy and bumpy. Andkhoi to Maimana city-Faryab (81 kms) Road is asphalted and passable by all types of vehicles throughout the year. Mazar City to Samangan-Aybak District (135 kms) The road to Samangan is passing the Khulm Valley and the condition of this road is good and passable throughout the year for all kind of trucks with different capacities. This road is the highway connecting the Northern region to Kabul. Mazar City to Kabul (425 kms) This is the asphalted highway connecting the Northern Region and the capital Kabul and central Afghanistan. The road is passable throughout the year when snowfall does not block the Salang tunnel. |
In general, transportation in Northern provinces is mostly hindered due to heavy winter especially in those places where snowfall and rain start early. In areas prone to landslide and flooding, delivery may be delayed due to temporary road blocks. There are some remote areas like Lawlash and Bandar of Faryab province, Cheras of SAR I Pul province where there is no means of access once the snow starts to fall. It is therefore necessary to pre-position required stocks in these districts prior to commencement of winter. Mazar City to Shiberghan-Jawzjan province (136kms) The small roads to the villages are muddy/hilly and bumpy. Most of them are impassable during the winter time. Shiberghan to Ankhoi/Aqina (110 kms) Roads from Andkhoi to Aqina border is muddy and bumpy and during the rainy weather it is hardly passable. Mazar to kabul The Salang pass/tunnel restricts transportation towards Kabul or from Kabul towards Mazar as it is prone to heavy snow fall and/or avalanches during the winter season. |
North Eastern Region |
There are varying road conditions in the Northeast region of Afghanistan. Some parts are in the mountains other are in valleys. Road are narrow, winding and steep, with altitudes between 1,000 and 4,500 meters above sea level. In Badakshan, there is only one road (main road) from Faizabad heading to the east and to the west. There are some secondary roads to the. All the roads are exposed to landslide, fog, mudslide, flood, rain, and snow and impassable to the vehicles with harsh weather conditions. Majority of districts still unreachable for all types of vehicles. Pack animals have been the best means of reaching these areas. The main road network in Faizabad is based on the following corridors: Faizabad City to Kishim district (102 kms) From Faizabad to Kishim paved road, the road is often flooded during the rainy season and the road is passable to 6x4 or 6x6 trucks with a maximum capacity of 45mt; average transit time 4-5 hours for loaded trucks. From the center of Kishim to its villages, the roads are passable to trucks with the capacity between 8mt to 15mt. The roads are exposed to flood, landslide, mudslide, fog, rain, and snow. Kishim district to Kalafgan district (24 kms) The road from Kishim to Kalafgan is proved road, the road is passable to 6x4 or 6x6 trucks with a maximum capacity of 45mt; average transit time of 1hrs for loaded truck. From the centre of Kalafgan to its villages, the roads are passable to trucks with the capacity between 10mt to 15mt. The roads are at risk to flood, landslide, mudslide, fog, rain, and snow. Kalafgan district to Taloqan district (36 kms) The road from Kalafgan to Taloqan is proved road and passable to trucks with a size of 16mt to 45mt. The average transit time is 2 hrs for loaded trucks. And from the center of Taloqan to its villages, the passable size of trucks is between 12mt to 15mt capacity. The road is exposed to flood, landslide, fog, rain, and snow. Taloqan district to Kunduz City (84 kms) The road from Taloqan to Kunduz is tarmac and passable throughout the year, the road is passable for all sizes of trucks, average transit time of 2½ hrs for loaded truck. The road is exposed to flood, fog, rain and snow. Kunduz city to Baghlan province (111 kms) The road from Kunduz to Baghlan is primary tarmac and passable throughout the year. The road is passable for all sizes of trucks and the average transit time 3 hrs for loaded truck. The road is at risk of flood, fog, rain and snow. Kunduz city to Shirkhan Bandar (to the border of Tajikistan) (64 kms) The road from Kunduz to Shirkhan Bandar is primary tarmac and passable throughout the year, the road is passable for all sizes of trucks, average transit time of 2 hrs for loaded truck. The road is at risk of Flood, fog, rain, snow and sand storm. Kunduz city to Kabul (316 kms) The road from Kunduz to Kabul is primary tarmac and passable for all sizes of trucks with an average transit time of 1 day for loaded trucks, the road is at risk of landslide, mudslide, fog, rain and snow. Faizabad City to Baharak district (42 kms) The road from Faizabad to Baharak is paved road. The road is often flooded during the rainy season. The road is passable to 6x4 or 6x6 trucks with a capacity of 12mt – 45mt, average transit time of 3 hours for loaded truck. From the center of Baharak to its villages, the road is passable to the size of 6mt to 10mt capacity. The road is at risk of flood, landslide, mudslide, fog, rain and snow. Baharak district to Warduj district (24 kms) The road from Baharak to Warduj proved road. The road is often flooded during the rainy season and road is passable to 6x4 or 6x6 trucks with a capacity of 10mt to 45mt and with an average transit time of 1hrs for loaded truck. From the center of Warduj to its villages, the passable size of truck is between 6mt to 10mt capacity. The road is at risk of flood, landslide, mudslide, fog, rain and snow. Warduj district to Zebak district (59 kms) The road from Warduj to Zebak is proved road. The road is passable to 6x4 or 6x6 trucks with a capacity between 10mt to 45mt and an average transit time of 2 hrs for loaded truck. From the center of Zebak to its villages, the passable size of truck is between 6mt to 12mt capacity. The road is at risk of flood, landslide, mudslide, fog, rain and snow. Zebak district to Ishkhasim district (35 kms) The road from Zebak to Ishkhashim is proved road. The road is passable to 6x4 or 6x6 trucks with a capacity of 10mt to 45mt with an average transit time of 1½ hrs for loaded truck. From the center of Ishkhashim to its villages, the passable size of truck is between 10mt to 14mt capacity. The road is exposed to flood, landslide, mudslide, fog, rain, and snow. |
Generally, transportation in Northeastern provinces is hampered due to rain, snow and flood, combined with the deteriorated condition of the road, the lack of maintenance, the trucks' overloading and the increased traffic over the years. Particularly the bridges in Badakshan that have been washed-away (to date not yet repaired), creating serious transport delays. An earth by-pass road has been created to facilitate the flow of traffic and some traffic passing through the rivers. The road becomes impassable for heavy trucks, particularly in Badakshan area. Smaller trucks also face difficulties resulting in long transit time delays. In addition to the general bad condition, most of the roads get blocked by snow during winter, and the ones in low-lying areas are prone to blockage by landslides and destruction by floods during the rainy periods. From Faizabad to Kishem from Kishem to Kalafgan from Faizabad to Baharak and From Baharak to Warduj all are asphalted roads with few damages especially between keshim and Faizabad, this road experiences flooding during spring season. |
Central Region |
Most of central and central highland region roads run through mountainous areas. However, there are some narrow and flat roads with some paved roads to few provinces. During winter, the road conditions become muddy and icy and access is impossible. Route to Jalalabad (via Maheepar, Sorobi). Mostly open, the road is asphalted. If inaccessible for any reason there is another route called lataband. This road is not asphalted and longer in distance hence not preferred, it can be used as an alternative route. Routes from Jalalabad city to other districts and Peshawar are mostly accessible (as depicted in below map to Kunar, Sorkhroad, Kama, Shinwar, Kunar, etc), but due to insecurity some southern districts are restricted for movement and sometimes are also inaccessible by commercial trucks. |
The winter affects the passes and makes the accessibility really difficult in central and central highland regions. The roads get totally cut off to most part of central highland for the heavy snow i.e. Daikundi, Waras, Lal center of Ghor and Saighan. Transportation in Central region is mostly delayed due to heavy winter especially in those places where snowfall and rain starts early. In addition the heavy snow fall results in an increase in the water level and causes flood and roads to be washed off in spring. |
Western Region |
Asphalted ring road is the main road connecting Hirat Province to Farah and Kandahar Provinces. Roads connecting Hirat to Islam Qala border, Turghundi to Turkmenistan border Hirat to Qala-have been restored. All other roads are in bad condition. Some river beds can serve as roads during the summer and winter seasons, but are turned into rivers during spring. Roads in Badghis province are partially asphalted while in Ghor province are not asphalted. Heavy snow fall makes them impassable during winter seasons. Bridges are non-existent in most areas, with vehicles driving across rivers during the dry summer and winter. With the onset of spring, these crossing points are made impassable by rising water levels from the melting snow. Roads to Badghis and Ghor centers lead to the following mountain passes:
|
Transport capacity in the western region is hardly affected by the seasons, particularly because, most of the commodities grown in the region are consumed locally (i.e. fruits) and not transported to other parts of the country. In addition, the Iranian border and Torgundi serves as one of the main entry points for most goods entering Afghanistan (through the port of Bandar Abbas) attracting many truckers and resulting in sufficient transport capacity. |
Primary Roads
Legs |
Distance in km |
Road surface condition |
Terrain |
Weather Limitations |
Gross Tare Weight |
Classification |
Remarks |
Herat-Kandahar |
593 |
Asphalt |
Flat |
All weather |
35 MT max |
Good |
|
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Herat-Islam Qala |
123 |
Asphalt |
Flat |
All weather |
35 MT max |
Good |
|
Herat-Torgundi |
120 |
Asphalt |
Flat |
All weather |
35 MT max |
Good |
|
Herat-Farah provincial centre |
280 |
Asphalt |
Flat |
All weather |
35 MT max |
Good |
Supply route to Districts are all in bad conditions particularly in winter. |
Hirat-Ghor provincial capital (Chaghcharan) |
386 |
Murram |
Mountainous, steep and narrow |
mostly constrained by snow and partially by rain & mud. |
30 MT during summer & 25 MT in winter |
Bad road |
Supply routes to Districts are all mountainous and inaccessible due to heavy snow and mud usually during January-April. In some parts, the roads are vanished in winter. |
Badghis Provincial center (Qala-e Naw) |
153 |
Asphalt |
Flat |
Partially constrained by snow in Sabzak bypass in winter. |
25 MT during summer & 20 MT during winter |
Good |
Supply routes to Bala Murghab and Jawand districts are roughly accessible in winter due to snow, rain and mud. |
2.3.2 Afghanistan Land Border Crossing of Chaman (Pakistan)
Overview
Kandahar is the centre of the South Western Region. It is located in proximity of Pakistan border. Spinboldak in Afghanistan and Chaman in Pakistan are the two border cities. The Pakistani border (Chaman) serve as the main entry point for most goods entering to the South Western Region through the port of Karachi in Pakistan. As per Afghanistan regulation foreign trucks cannot travel in the country and the cargo needs to be transshipped to nationally registered trucks. The transshipment is done at customs office premises, at Spinboldak.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
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Name of Border Crossing |
Pakistan: Chaman Afghanistan: Spinboldak |
Province or District |
Kandahar |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Spinboldak City (5km) |
Latitude |
31.011078 |
Longitude |
66.393589 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Spinobldak Customs Department |
Contact Person |
Aimal Bassam Customs Supervisor 0093(0)708842206 |
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Kandahar International Airport (96 km) Truck Travel Time: 4 hrs Car Travel time: 1.5 hrs |
Nearest Port |
N/A |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Kandahar (109 km) Truck Travel Time: 5 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs |
Other Information
|
There are several fuelling stations en route from Spinboldak to Kandahar. Weigh bridge available at each entrance of Spinboldak and Kandahar City. Accommodation and food are available in hotels and restaurants close to Spinboldak, |
Hours of Operation |
|
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Mondays |
8 am to 5 pm |
Tuesdays |
8 am to 5 pm |
Wednesdays |
8 am to 5 pm |
Thursdays |
8 am to 5 pm |
Fridays |
8 am to 12 pm with a prayer break until 3 pm to 5 pm |
Saturdays |
8 am to 5 pm |
Sundays |
8 am to 5 pm |
National Holidays
|
(*) Days are reliant on Lunar calendar and observed as per Government Official announcements. The offices are closed and there is no operation on these days. |
Seasonal Constraints |
The road from Spinboldak to Kandahar is paved and flat. No seasonal constraints either in winter months or rainy season. |
Daily Capacity
Congestion is ordinary at the border crossing due to high number of heavy and light vehicles transiting both sides of the border. Cars are provided a separate lane. Security checks slow down the operation.
Customs Clearance
Custom Clearance Documents: Exemption Certificate, packing list, invoice, WB.
Trucks are security checked by the border Police or AFs. Average clearing time is at least two days to complete the clearing process.
For more information on Afghanistan
Customs, please see the following
link: 1.3
Afghanistan Customs Information.
Afghanistan - 2.3.1 Land Border Crossing and Humanitarian FreightCorridors
Overview
Afghanistan is a landlocked mountainous country. It is bounded by Iran (921 km 572 mi), Turkmenistan (804 km – 500 mi), Uzbekistan (144 km – 89 mi), Tajikistan (1357 km – 843 mi), China (91 km – 57 mi) and Pakistan (2670 km – 1660 mi).
Main regional freight routes and entry points through the national land border crossings are particularly significant to the humanitarian context. The geopolitical complexity of the region, the internal volatile security and the seasonal constraints on road accessibility have oriented the main humanitarian agencies operating in Afghanistan to investigate mitigation options against supply disruptions. Planning and developing potential alternative freight routes is considered a necessary precaution measure.
Most of humanitarian incoming sea-bound freight have traditionally used Pakistan Karachi and Port Qasim harbours as the main route, being the most cost effective and shortest route to the ocean.
Challenges represented by unpredictable accessibility of the traditional border points through Pakistan, and the complexity of the humanitarian logistics milieu have oriented some of the main humanitarian agencies operating in the Country (HCR, UNICEF and WFP), to assess alternative supply routes, as a contingency planning option for non-disrupted humanitarian goods streaming.
In consideration of the fact that transnational supply route necessarily entails developing consolidated information on custom procedures, and contracting with transporters and customs clearing agents, it is essential to have information on a perspective that exceed the country boundaries.
Main regional trade routes and existing and planned Infrastructure
Land
The main northern corridor links with cargo flow on the principal horizontal freight axis Kyrgyzstan/Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan/Turkmenistan, that reach Russia and China network eastbound, and reach European countries and Baltic sea ports, westbound. The network consists of road and railway infrastructures. The main entry points for this option are Torghundi and Hairaton.
The Trans-Asian Railway Network, flanked by the Trans Asian Road network, is partially planned or under construction. The below links are indicative of the Trans Asian existing and planned networks.
Maps: https://sites.google.com/site/indianoceancommunity1/trans-asian-highway
Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Asian_Railway
Sea
Main sea-bound freight, alternative to Pakistan routes, is Iran Bandar Abbas port.
Bandar Abbas is connected through road and railway with Mashhad, Iran. Mashhad is road connected to Afghanistan through entry point Islam Qala to nearest city Herat. Mashhad it is connected via railway to Afghanistan Hairaton border crossing.
Cargo reaching Mazar-i-Sharif, through the Heiraton border preferably use the railway infrastructure from Bandar Abbas to train terminal in Heiraton.
Cargo with destination Herat use the faster road option through Zaranj/Islam Qala border.
2.3.3 Afghanistan Land Border Crossing of Torkham (Pakistan)
Overview
Torkham is one of the major international border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It connects Afghanistan's Nangarhar province with Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is the busiest port of entry between the two countries, serving as a major transporting, shipping, and receiving site. Torkham is the entry point for most goods entering to the Central and Eastern Regions through the port of Karachi in Pakistan. Pakistan has completed the construction of a border gate, crossing terminal, and other associated infrastructure on its side of Torkham border in July 2016. The border gate is called Bab-i-Pakistan and the crossing terminal is called the Shaheed Major Ali Jawad Changezi Terminal.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
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Name of Border Crossing |
Torkham Border |
Province or District |
Mohmandra District of Nangarhar |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Jalalabad City (72.8 km) |
Latitude |
34.122267 |
Longitude |
71.093725 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Afghanistan Custom Department |
Contact Person |
Torkham Border Manager |
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Jalalabad International Airport (75.1 km) Truck Travel Time: 2 hr 30 minutes Car Travel time: 1 hr 30 minutes |
Nearest Port |
Karachi Port. Pakistan (1425 km) |
Other Information |
En route to the Torkham border to Jalalabad there are many fueling stations, hotels, and only one weighing bridge. |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
Mondays |
24 hrs |
Tuesdays |
24 hrs |
Wednesdays |
24 hrs |
Thursdays |
24 hrs |
Fridays |
24 hrs |
Saturdays |
24 hrs |
Sundays |
24 hrs |
National Holidays
|
21 March (Nawroz) 6 – 8 July (Eid-ul-Fitr) 18 August (Independence Day) 10 – 12 September (Eid-ul-Adha) 11 October (10th of Muharam) 12 December (Prophet’s Birthday) |
Seasonal Constraints |
Climate is hot desert. It receives six to eight inches (152 to 203 mm) of rainfall per annum, which are limited to winter and the months of spring. Frosts are not common, and during the summer, the mercury can reach a maximum of 120°F (49°C). The roads are fully accessible during the all season of year. Climate/seasonal constrains are not affecting the road accessibility. |
Daily Capacity
The Jalalabad-Torkham road is very important trade and transport links with Pakistan. A significant share of Afghanistan's export and import trade is carried over this road. According to the traffic count survey, the average daily traffic volume on Torkham border link road is 1390 passages, out of which 79% are trucks. Buses and private vehicles represent the remaining. After years of conflict, Afghanistan’s customs and border management infrastructure and capacity have suffered severe setbacks. Today, a large group of bilateral and multilateral donors are involved in strengthening the capacity of the Government to effectively manage its borders. This joint effort has resulted in:
- reducing customs clearance time for trucks from 428 minutes to around 90 minutes
- increasing trade volumes by 300% from USD 2 billion to USD 8 billion, according to World Bank estimates
- enhancing customs revenue collection almost 700% from USD 50 million to nearly USD 400 million
Customs Clearance
Due to lack of space the customs clearance formalities are currently executed in Jalalabad.
Incoming trucks must present a stamped document (T1 form, formerly known as Ilmo Khabar) to the Border Police before going through customs clearance. The T1 form is a cargo declaration required when importing goods into Afghanistan. It is issued by the Ministry of Finance and distributed by the Department of Customs in Afghanistan and/or Trade Commission Secretariat in Peshawar. It contains the importer's name, place of arrival and destination, desired location of customs clearance and cargo type and weight.
The Transit Permit is a mandatory document. Afghan trucks entering Pakistan must obtain the transit permit from Pakistan embassy in Kabul and Pakistani trucks entering Afghanistan must obtain a road pass at the Afghan Trade Representative in Peshawar.
Challenges and waiting time are represented by the numerous controls at the border.
At each port, consignments are often delayed up to one week before it can be declared. Container shipments from a third country moving across the Pakistan-Afghan border is dictated by the Afghan Trade and Transport Agreement (ATTA) which has many shortcomings, including monopoly of the Pakistan railway and the inspection of goods and facilities for Afghan trucks. An Afghan Trade and Transit Invoice (ATTI) is needed in addition to the T1 form to pass through border posts and obtain clearance at ICDs. Road pass authorization is also needed from the Afghan Embassy.
The following is a step-by-step description of the Border Procedures at Torkham:
- Immigration: Passport, visa and vehicle documents check for foreign vehicles.
- Weighing: Record weight on a weight slip: Total weight, less tare weight = Cargo weight. Procedure may lead to importing extra traffic unofficially by mis-declaring the tare weight.
- Registration: T1 form and invoice. Customs check documents and record the details in two registers and writing the vehicle registration on both documents.
- Physical Examination: T1 form, Invoice, Packing list and weight slip. (Visual check of goods).
- Transit Document Verification: Documents of transit cargo stamped and signed and transit document issued clearing vehicle to proceed.
- Fees Payment: Bank invoice and the stamped Form.
- Director/Deputy stamp and signature.
- Release of Goods Transit to Jalalabad or Kabul: Customs issue a note to indicate that payment has been made to avoid requests for further payment at later checkpoints.
Currently, the daily capacity of custom clearance is from 100 – 300 trucks per day.
Afghanistan - 2.3.4 Afghanistan Land Border Crossing of Hairaton(Uzbekistan)
Overview
Hairaton is the main entry border point with Uzbekistan. It is an important modular hub, reached by road and railway through the Friendship Bridge, and through river crossing barges across the river Amu Darya.
Mazar is the main city in the district. The distance between Hairaton and Mazar is 76 km on a well-paved road.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Afghanistan: Hairaton Border Crossing Uzbekistan: |
Province or District |
Surxondaryo Region, Uzbekistan Balkh Province, Afghanistan |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Mazar (76 km) |
Latitude |
37.222409 |
Longitude |
67.430467 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
ASTRAS (a semi government entity in-charge for all imports whether barges, trucks or wagons). |
Contact Person |
|
Daily Capacity
Railway
The railway reaches Mazar Airport. It was built to be the used for supplying the NATO-ISAF mission in Afghanistan (2001 – 2014). Currently the cargo terminal is in Hairaton.
Road
The Friendship Bridge is crossed by an average of 100 trucks/day. The Customs offices are at Hairaton. Foreign trucks are requested driver’s visa.
Barges
A fleet of four barges with 200 to 400 MT capacity is available. They can carry bulk cargo. There is no Ro-Ro capacity. The barges are used mainly because cost effective in comparison to the truck fees for through the bridge.
Transshipment and Storage
Transshipment facilities are present at the barge terminal. There are 2 government owned warehouses with a total of 4000 m2 at the terminal.
Customs Clearance
All border crossing points, including Kabul Airport, Hairaton, Torkham, Islamqala, and Spinboldak follow the same customs procedures to allow cargo to enter into Afghanistan. The procedure is to provide the complete set of approved documents from the Customs and Revenue Department main office in Kabul to each entry point upon which access will be granted.
For more information on Customs in Afghanistan, please see the following link: 1.3 Afghanistan Customs Information.
2.3.5 Afghanistan Land Border Crossing of Islam Qala (Iran)
Overview
Islām Qala is a border town in the western Herat province of Afghanistan near the border with Iran. It is the official port of entry from neighboring Taybad, Iran. Islam Qala is part of the Kohsan District in Herat Province and is linked to the city of Herat via the Islam Qala-Herat Highway.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Islam Qala |
Province or District |
Kohsan |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Islam Qala Town (10 km) |
Managing Authority / Agency |
General Director of Islam Qala Border |
Contact Person |
Said Farid Hashimi +93 (0)796206060 |
Travel Times |
|
Nearest International Airport |
Herat Airport (135 km) Truck Travel Time: 7-8 hrs Car Travel time: 3-4 hrs |
Nearest Port |
Torghundi Border (230 km) Truck Travel Time: 14-15 hrs Car Travel time: 5-6 hrs |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Herat City (120 km) Truck Travel Time: 6-7 hrs Car Travel time: 2-3 hrs |
Other Information
|
Weighing Bridges are available in Islam Qala Road, 2 km to Customs. |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
Mondays |
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Tuesdays |
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Wednesdays |
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Thursdays |
8:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
Fridays |
Off |
Saturdays |
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Sundays |
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
National Holidays |
Off |
Seasonal Constraints |
Heavy flooding rarely results in road blockage in one point only. The border operation is never affected by weather conditions. |
Daily Capacity
Both trucks and small cars are crossing border to and from Afghanistan and Iran using one lane. An average of 130 trucks/day transit through this border. The average custom clearance processing timeis 3-4 days/truck.
Customs Clearance
Documents needed for the custom clearance:
- Tax Exemption Letter
- WB
- License
- T1 document will be provided by the forwarding agent.
Truck’s fee including the commission is around 85 USD.
Note:
Customs clearing has two steps. The initial step is at the border customs office introducing a consignment to Herat main Customs Department where customs clearing is processed and finalised for the imported goods.
2.3.6 Afghanistan Land Border Crossing of Torghundi
Overview
Torghundi is a border town in northern Herat province of Afghanistan. It is the first border crossing between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan while Aqina is the second one. The town of Serhetabat in Turkmenistan is located just a short drive from the border crossing. Torghundi is about 120 km from Herat City.
Torghundi is connected by a road plus a 1,520 mm gauge railroad with Serhetabat. The railroad was originally built in 1960 as a single track and was upgraded in 2017. Torghundi is the starting point of the Lapis Lazuli international transit route opened in 2018 linking Afghanistan to Turkey via Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
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Name of Border Crossing |
Afghanistan: Torghundi Turkmenistan: Serhetabat |
Province or District |
Herat Province |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Herat (120 km) Elevation: 2,224 ft (678 m) |
Latitude |
35.257066 |
Longitude |
62.281585 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Ministry of Commerce & Ministry of Finance |
Contact Person |
|
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Herat International Airport (130 km) Truck Travel Time: 5 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs |
Nearest Port |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Herat Industrial Parks (130 km) Truck Travel Time: 5 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs |
Other Information |
There are fuel stations and weighbridges on this route. |
Hours of Operation |
|
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Mondays |
08:00 AM – 04:00 PM |
Tuesdays |
08:00 AM – 04:00 PM |
Wednesdays |
08:00 AM – 04:00 PM |
Thursdays |
08:00 AM – 04:00 PM |
Fridays |
Closed |
Saturdays |
08:00 AM – 04:00 PM |
Sundays |
08:00 AM – 04:00 PM |
National Holidays |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
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Daily Capacity
The Torghundi Border Crossing is used mainly for railway and truck movements. There is no reliable information about exact capacity in a day but the estimated capacity is 5,000 MT of food in a day.
Customs Clearance
Customs clearing takes place at the border upon entry of goods but the rate is different for every consignment as per the rules and regulations.
For more information on customs in Afghanistan, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.4 Afghanistan Railway Assessment
Overview
Afghanistan's rail network is still in the developing stage. The current rail lines connect neighbouring countries in the north with short stretches in Afghanistan.
The three lines are: Mazar-i-Sharif and the border town of Hairatan in Balkh province, which then connects with the rail network of neighbouring Uzbekistan. The second links Toraghundi in Herat province with Serhetabat in Turkmenistan. The third is between Aqina in Faryab province and neighbouring Turkmenistan. The country currently lacks a passenger rail service. All routes may experience delays during the winter season.
1.Hairatan-Uzbekistan Rail: The railway line connects Hairatan on the Uzbekistan-Afghan border to the city of Mazar-I-Sharif in northern Afghanistan. The railroad is a 1,520mm standard gauge with passing loops at every 20km. The railway line between Termez (Uzbekistan) and Hairatan (Afghanistan) operates nonstop throughout the year with no seasonal hindrance.
Hairatan railway station handling equipment
2.Torghundi-Turkmenistan Rail: Torghundi is connected by a road and a 1520 mm gauge railroad with Serhetabat. The railroad was originally built in 1960 as a single track and was upgraded in 2017. Torghundi has become the starting point of the Lapis-Lazuli trade route linking Afghanistan to Turkey via Turkmenistan. The Torghundi railway Station is located 120 km north of Heart city and about 300 meters from the zero point from the border with Turkmenistan. It takes 1.5 hours by car and 2.5 hours by truck to drive from the border to Herat city.
Torghundi- Serhetabat Railway Line
3. Aqina-Turkmenistan Rail: Aqina is the southern terminus of a railway line via Imamnazar to Kerki in Turkmenistan. Aqina itself is located in northern Faryab province of Afghanistan near the border with Turkmenistan. The 30 km railway line connects the Aqina port with Andkhoi in Turkmenistan.
4. Rahzanak Railway Station: Located 74kms west of the city of Herat at GPS coordinates 34.440833, 61.491667 in Herat Province. The entrance to the station is about 100 meters off the main tarmac road connecting Herat city and Islam Qala border crossing. All types of vehicles, trucks and heavy machineries can access the railway station easily. The closest border crossing to the station is the Islam Qala crossing between Iran and Afghanistan and the closest airport is the Herat Airport. It takes about 1 hour to reach Rahzanak railway station by car and approximately 1.5 hours by truck from Herat city. Rahzanak railway station is part of the Khaf-Herat Railway Project which was initially planned to be 225kms long cross-border railway between Iran and Afghanistan, linking eastern Iran to western Afghanistan. The Khaf-Herat line is a single-track standard-gauge railway with a track gauge of 1,435mm and heads south from Khaf and proceeds east, across a rugged and arid landscape. The maximum speed is expected to be 120km/h for freight trains and 160km/h for passenger trains, while the axle load is up to 25mt. Delays can be expected during the winter season; however, currently this railway station is not operational due to damage to its infrastructure and equipment. There is no clear timeline when it will be rehabilitated.
Rahzanak Railway Station
Warehouse at Rahzanak Station
Hairatan Railway Station |
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Estimated throughput capacity at the railway station (MT or wagons): |
Up to 300 wagons per day (60-68 MT per wagon) |
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Handling Capacity |
Equipment operational? |
Number of operational Units |
Comments |
Hand loading/offloading |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
Reach stacker, Top loader |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Grain Elevator |
No |
N/A |
|
Forklift |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Crane |
Yes |
Yes |
60 MT capacity |
Bagging Equipment |
No |
No |
Only manual bagging between 30-40 wagons per day |
Warehouse MHE (hand cart, pallet truck, etc) |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Other comments on handling capacity: |
The railway station has three ports within proximity of each other and all of them are well equipped. |
|
|
Storage Type |
Y/N? |
Estimated Capacities |
Comments |
Container Yard |
Yes |
3000 TEU's |
Possible to store up to 3000 containers in the railway station yard. |
Reefer Connections |
No |
N/A |
Not operational |
Silo Facilities |
No |
N/A |
No silo facility to store bulk commodities |
Covered Warehouse |
Yes |
Combined space of 36,550 m2 | |
Bonded |
Yes |
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Climate Controlled |
No |
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Cold storage |
No |
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Security: |
☒ Fence ☒ Guards ☒ Light ☒ Alert Procedures ☒ Fire truck/response crew ☒ Communications |
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Other Comments | |||
Connected to other transport |
Road |
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Other general comments:
|
The railway station has up to 600 staff operating at any given day. The railway line has five ports inside Afghanistan, but two of them which are located outside of Hairatan are not operational. (One station is on the way to Mazar-I-Sharif and another station at Mazar-I-Sharif airport). The railway station provides 15 days of free storage service. After 15 days, consignee is required to pay storage fee. Storage capacity of the three ports is as follows:
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Torghundi Railway Station |
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Estimated throughput capacity at the railway station (MT or wagons): |
An average of 25 wagons per day with one train. Each wagon has capacity of up to 65 MT if loaded with bagged commodities. |
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Handling Capacity |
Equipment operational? |
Number of operational Units |
Comments |
Hand loading/offloading |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
Reach-stacker, Top-loader |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Grain Elevator |
No |
No |
|
Forklift |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Crane |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Bagging Equipment |
No |
No |
Manpower available for bagging |
Warehouse MHE (hand cart, pallet truck, etc) |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Other comments on handling capacity: |
Different varieties of crane are available on site. |
||
Storage Type |
Y/N? |
Estimated Capacities |
Comments |
Container Yard |
Yes |
200 TEUs |
Open area available to keep containers on site. |
Reefer Connections |
Yes |
- |
Available to setup line and connect reefer containers upon request |
Silo Facilities |
No |
None |
N/A |
Covered Warehouse |
Yes | 10,000 m2 | |
Bonded |
Yes |
10,000 m2 |
All storage facilities are bonded. |
Climate Controlled |
No |
None |
N/A |
Cold storage |
No |
None | N/A |
Security: |
☒ Fence ☒ Guards ☒ Light ☒ Alert Procedures ☒ Fire truck/response crew ☒ Communications |
|
|
Other Comments | |||
Connected to other transport |
Station is connected to the Herat – Torghundi highway. |
Rahzanak Railway Station |
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Estimated throughput capacity at the railway station (MT or wagons per hour): |
Station is not operational |
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Handling Capacity |
Equipment operational? |
Number of operational units |
Comments |
Hand loading/offloading |
No |
N/A |
There is no equipment at the station. |
Reach-stacker, Top-loader |
No |
No |
None |
Grain Elevator |
No |
No |
None |
Forklift |
No |
No |
None |
Crane |
No |
No |
None |
Bagging Equipment |
No |
No |
None |
Warehouse MHE (hand cart, pallet truck, etc) |
No |
No |
None |
Other comments on handling capacity: |
Permanent covered storage structure is present. No equipment on-site. |
||
Storage Type |
Y/N |
Estimated Capacities |
Comments |
Container Yard |
Yes |
30-40 TEUs |
Open area available to keep containers on site. |
Reefer Connections |
No |
None |
Station appears to be connected to an electric grid, but currently there is no electricity on site. |
Silo Facilities |
No |
None |
No silo facility present |
Covered Warehouse |
Yes |
1600 m2 |
Two covered storage facilities present; each with dimension of 40 m x 20 m x5 m |
Bonded |
Undetermined |
Undetermined |
It is not clear if the two storage facilities on site are bonded or not. |
Climate Controlled |
No |
None |
N/A |
Cold storage |
No |
None |
N/A |
Security: |
☒ Fence |
||
Other Comments |
No guards, light, communication or first responders on site. |
||
Connected to other transport |
Road. Station is connected to the Herat – Islam Qala highway. |
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Other general comments: |
Railway line around the station is intact. The station main building structure has been damaged. The two permanent covered warehouse structure are intact but there is no warehouse equipment present for loading, offloading and stacking cargo. Mobile network works around the station. |
2.5 Afghanistan Waterways Assessment
Northern Region (Hairaton River Port)
Landlocked Afghanistan has no seaports but the Amu Darya River, which forms part of the nation's border with Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, does have boat/barge traffic. While there are other rivers in the country, none of them are navigable. The only existing river port in Afghanistan is located in the Northern city of Hairaton. Cargo is currently coming directly from Termez via Amu Daria passing 18 KM against stream by barges, which are pulled by tug boats. The barges have a possibility to carry only bulk cargo to Hairaton River Port with a capacity of 2x200 MT and 2x400MT barges. The water port is located within the Port 1 of Hairatan Railway Station which has five corrugated sheet storage structures with a total capacity of 7500 square meters. Several more bonded storage facilities which could be accessed by road are also available in close proximity.
Company Information
For information on Afghanistan Waterways contact details, please see the following link: 4.2.4 Afghanistan Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Amu Darya River
Hairatan River Port
Afghanistan Uzbekistan Friendship Bridge
Hairatan Water Port
2.6 Afghanistan Storage Assessment
Storage capacity respecting minimum quality and security standards is scarce in Afghanistan. Damaged warehouses or structures lacking proper fencing and secure standards cannot be considered.
Contacts with Government or privately-owned warehouse to must be established at local level.
Some capacity and storekeeping management for humanitarian commodities can be available through the WFP established warehousing capacity.
The storage space must be requested and negotiated by humanitarian organizations, and might be allocated, in consideration of available space.
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
Area/Sub Offices |
Location |
Description |
Capacity (MT) |
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Mazar |
WFP compound |
14 Wiikhalls (32X10) and 14 Wiikhalls (24x10) |
14,000.000 |
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Kandahar |
Kishla-E-Jadid |
8 Wiikhalls (32X10) and 7 Wiikhalls (24X10) |
7,120.000 |
||
Kandahar |
Spinboldak |
one metallic warehouse and 2 platform, total 11,324 m2 (128.96mX87.8M) |
2,400.000 |
||
Faizabad |
Faizabad New City |
3 WiikHalls (30X20) and 4 WiikHalls (32X10) |
4,620.000 |
||
Herat |
New Warehouse, Herat City, Khaja Abdullah-e-Ansary Street. 36000 squire meter |
18 WiikHalls (32X10) |
5,000.000 |
||
Kabul |
New Warehouse Complex, behind Kabul Airport, Archieve No. 208, plot size 59,845 square meter |
2 x 7500 MT capacity |
15,000.000 |
||
Jalalabad |
Farm-e-Hadda |
26 Wiikhalls (6x32x10), (2X10x10), (18X20X10) |
8,000.000 |
Refrigerated rooms and Cold Chain
facilities
The MoPH manages refrigerated rooms and cold
chain facilities. WHO have fitted out the ref rooms infrastructures
and donated cold chain equipment.
Information on dimension and available space can be obtained from
the MoPH
2.7 Afghanistan Milling Assessment
Overview
Afghanistan has approximately 200 milling companies operating throughout the country. However, there are about 25 big milling companies who have the capacity to mill between 150 to 300 MT of WHF per day.
Lately, local Afghan traders have been importing WHF at a lower price from the surrounding countries. WHF production is cheaper in the neighbouring countries like Kazakhstan, Pakistan and others as they have sustainable electric power, better machineries and infrastructure. In general, imported WHF is sold between the range of $450 to $520 /MT. The local bakeries in major towns and cities buy the most expensive (high quality WHF) at $520/MT. Businesses located in rural areas buy the average quality of WHF by paying the average price around $485/MT. The lower quality imported WHF is purchased by individual households/families who make bread at home by paying $450/MT, and these individual households/families make the biggest market share. On the other hand, domestic milling industries sale their WHF around the mid-range price, as a result they automatically lose the biggest market share.
Associations/Unions
The milling industry has an association in Kabul which functions as a union representing the almost 200 domestic companies. The association does not interfere on price fixing, but rather operate with the government and other traders on ways to strengthen the milling industry so that they are can compete with the imported WHF.
Due to regulations set by international institutions, Afghanistan cannot subsidise directly the domestic milling industry. Although it is estimated that the 200 plus milling companies have the capacity to produce WHF for the whole of Afghanistan, due to high competition with the imported WHF, the industry is not able to grow or even operate at full capacity. In fact, there are milling companies who only operate for seven months a year from June to December whenever there is local wheat grain harvest. But this approach has forced some millers to go out of business as it is not sustainable.
Regional Suppliers
Millers |
Province |
Geographic Area |
---|---|---|
Bakhtar Flour Mill |
Kabul |
Central |
Khoshe Gandom Flour Mill |
Kabul |
Central |
Sabawoon Zubair Flour Mill |
Jalalabad |
East |
Amir Faisal Flour Mill |
Mazar |
North |
Mustafa Jamal Flour Mill |
Mazar |
North |
Pesaran Mawdoodi Flour Mill |
Mazar |
North |
Arya Flour Mill |
Herat |
West |
Tarhe Naw Flour Mill |
Herat |
West |
Barakat Hariwa Flour Mill |
Herat |
West |
Dehqan Muslim Flour Mill |
Herat |
West |
WFP Vulnerability and Analysis Mapping (VAM):
http://vam.wfp.org/sites/mvam_monitoring/afghanistan.html
Pictures: WFP Archive
3 Afghanistan Logistics Services
Disclaimer: Registration 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.
The following section contain information on the logistics services in Afghanistan
3.1 Afghanistan Fuel
As a net importer of petroleum fuels, and where long distances and poor transport infrastructure add to the cost of the imports, Afghanistan is vulnerable to fuel price shocks on the international market. Increases in the prices of fuel have a serious impact on households, small businesses and macroeconomic growth. In this way security of petroleum fuel supply and stability of prices ultimately have a significant impact upon livelihoods and economic growth.
At the top of the chain, the fuel market is dominated by a very small number of large players. At the opposite end of the chain, there are very large numbers of small players making very small margins. In Kabul, diesel generators are often used to produce the cities electricity at base and at peak times. In Kandahar, a very high percentage of emergency electricity is supplied this way, making it some of the most expensive electricity per kilowatt in the world.
Low-quality fuel specifications and adulteration of fuel pose serious public health risks to the Afghan population in terms of urban pollution as well as accidents. The efficiency and life span of engines is also reduced by these practices. Smuggling of fuel over the porous border with Iran is reported, where petrol and diesel are heavily subsidized and therefore have a much lower retail price than in Afghanistan. This smuggling is mostly conducted by a large number of small players, from who the fuel is then bought and mixed by wholesalers, although this practice is reported to be reducing. Routes for importing fuel into Afghanistan have been, and continue to be, tied up with Afghanistan’s geopolitics.
In Afghanistan, there has been no reported shortage of availability of fuel in the country over the last 20 years, however price increases due to the seasonality and security context have reported. Fuel is mostly imported into Afghanistan from Central Asia in the north (specifically Turkmenistan – supplies approx. 75% of total fuel imports) and Iran in the west (supplies approx. 25% of total fuel imports).
Information may also be found at the following website which is updated monthly: My Travel Cost Website
Fuel Pricing
Fuel Prices as of: December 2021 (US$/ltr) for Kabul |
|
---|---|
Petrol (per litre) |
0.84 |
Diesel (per litre) |
0.79 |
Paraffin (per litre) |
n/a |
Jet A1 (per litre) |
1.18 (November 2021) |
Seasonal Variations
Seasonal Variations |
|
---|---|
Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel, e.g. 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? |
n/a |
Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
Yes |
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to contract directly a reputable supplier/distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
Yes |
Fuel Transportation
Fuel tankers are widely available both from neighbouring countries and through local transporters. Seasonal constraints related to road accessibility and storage exist as well as access concerns related to insecurity.
Standards, Quality and Testing
Industry Control Measures |
|
---|---|
Tanks with adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? |
Yes |
Filters in the system, monitors where fuel is loaded into aircraft? |
Yes |
Adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? |
Yes |
Presence of suitable fire fighting equipment? |
Yes |
Standards Authority | |
---|---|
Is there a national or regional standards authority? | Yes |
If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? | Yes |
Testing Laboratories | |
Are there national testing laboratories? | Yes |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
|
---|---|
Company |
Afghanistan National Standards Authority (ANSA) |
Name |
n/a |
Address |
Industrial Parks Area, Jalalabad Road, Kabul |
Telephone |
+93(0) 20 232 1048 |
Contact |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
|
---|---|
Company |
Red Star Co., Afghan National Fuel Co., Arrow Ltd., and Ghazanfar Co. |
Name |
n/a |
Address |
In Kabul and some border cities (Hairatan, Islamqala, Toorghundi, & Toorkham) |
Telephone |
n/a |
Contact |
n/a |
For information on Afghanistan fuel contact details, please see the following link:4.2.6 Afghanistan Fuel Provider Contact List.
3.2 Afghanistan Transporters
When operational, Afghanistan's postal and package services such as FedEx, DHL and others make deliveries to major cities and towns. Newer automobiles have recently become more widely available after the rebuilding of roads and highways. As of 2012, vehicles older than 10 years have been banned from being imported into the country contributing positively for the increase of road worthy vehicles.
Transport Associations and Unions
Afghanistan has a national transport union whose office is located in Kabul. The union has around 760 transport companies and associations who are registered with the Ministry of Transport as its members. The chairperson of the union is elected annually by the members. In addition to the Transport Union office in Kabul, the union has 22 branches throughout major cities in Afghanistan including at border crossing points. Local union representatives are nominated by local transport associations and companies who operate in those areas. An annual fee of 1000AFN/truck is required to renew a transport license registration.
The Transport Union is used as a platform to raise issues and challenges that disrupt the transport sector. Ministry of Transport regulation dictates that a minimum of 15 trucks are required to register as a local transport company. As a result, individual truck owners form associations to be able to form a company. There is no maximum limit on the number of trucks per association. On the other hand, a foreign company will require a minimum of 30 trucks to be registered as a transport company in Afghanistan and compete in the local market. It is a complicated and long process for Afghan transport companies to obtain a permit to be able to operate in neighbouring countries.
There are no official transport brokers in the country registered with the Ministry of Transport. But there are individuals who work as traditional brokers to connect supply and demand. If a transporter for example needs to subcontract other transporters, usually this transporter goes to a local broker to get information.
Overall transport business has decreased after the withdrawal of the international coalition force from the country. In the past, additional transport capacity was brought into the country when the demand for transport was high. Most companies have no intention of investing in the transport sector as the current political situation is unpredictable and also due to restrictions on the financial sector.
The National Transport Union does not engage on transport tariff setting as this is against the transport regulation. The Ministry of Transport only sets transport tariff for the public transport sector. All transport companies are required to abide by axel limitations set by the Ministry of Transport and Public Works along major highways.
Common Challenges
Due to dynamic security environments, certain areas are not reached by all transporters. In some cases, a transshipment of cargo to local trucks might be needed.
Remote locations located in mountainous areas are not reachable by average commercial trucks.
During summertime mainly in South region trucks availability can be scarce due to seasonal fruit harvest.
3.4 Afghanistan Manual Labour
In Afghanistan, labourers are not organised into associations and services are generally readily available. The cost of labour, skilled or unskilled, needs to be negotiated with the labourers or labourer team, and is often arranged either per MT (independent of the number of labourers) or per labourer themselves.
The below companies can be contacted to provide manual labour.
Companies |
Representative |
Email Address |
Contact number |
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Wahed Nasib Logistics Services Company |
Ali Nasib |
0777 841 010 |
|
Skyways Logistics Services |
Zia Dinarkhil |
0783035380 |
|
Great Valley Logistics Services Co |
Najibullah Sharifi |
0702040149 |
|
Ecolog International |
|
+ 971 (0)4 2994 500 |
|
Eagle Cage Logistics Services Co. |
Hameed "Ghafoori" |
0795822224 |
|
Dunya Afghanistan Logistics and Supplies Services |
Sayed Zahir Shah Enayat |
0779 555 333 |
|
Committed to Good (CTG) |
Fahim Shirzada |
+971 4 566 8385 |
3.5 Afghanistan Telecommunications
Overview
Communications in Afghanistan is under the control of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). It has rapidly expanded in late 2001 and has embarked on wireless companies, internet, radio stations, and television channels. The Afghan Government signed a $64.5 agreement in 2006 with China's ZTE to establish a countrywide optical fibre cable network. The project began to improve telephone, internet, television and radio broadcast services throughout Afghanistan. As of 2016, about 92% of the country's population has access to communication services.
There are about 18 million mobile phone users in the country. Etisalat, Roshan, Afghan Wireless, MTN, Wasel are private companies, and Salaam Telecom, a semi-government company part of Afghan Telecom, are the leading telecom companies. Afghanistan Wireless Communication Company became the first company to launch 4G services in 2017. It is predicted that over 50% of the population will have access to the internet, with over 114,192 fixed-telephone-lines mobile communications have improved because of the introduction of wireless carriers into this developing country. All GSM companies covered almost 95%. There are major cities such as Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, Mazari Sharif, Faizabad and Jalalabad connected through fiberoptic lines, including many more cities.
There are no restrictions regarding the competition, but the general rate is controlled by a special government authority by the name of ATRA (Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority), recently as per newly enforced law by ATRA, the 10% tax charged on all telecommunication users while adding top-up, due to security concern the SIM card registration is compulsory through the authorized document (Tazkira, Passport and Driving License).
For more information on telecoms contacts, please see the following link: 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
Telephone Services |
|
---|---|
Is there an existing landline telephone network? |
Yes, with limited coverage at major cities (Kabul, Mazar, Herat, Kunduz, Jalalabad and Kandahar). |
Does it allow international calls? |
Yes |
Number and Length of Downtime Periods (on average) |
Very limited |
Mobile Phone Providers |
AWCC, Roshan, Etisalat, MTN, Salaam and Wasel only in Mazar. |
Approximate Percentage of National Coverage |
96% |
Ministry of Communication and Information Technology
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology was established in 1955, when the country had a one-to-one wired telephone network only, as part of communications facilities, which was later developed to a small telephone facility. The Ministry then pushed to the next development of the time through providing telegraph services. However, it was used for military purposes only. Afghanistan became a member of the International Telegraph Union (ITU) in 1928. In the 1960s, Afghanistan has been connected to the world through an international radio transceiver that was installed in Kabul.
After the formation of the Interim Government in 2001, followed by the elected Government, new legislations were introduced to encourage private sectors to invest in different fields, including telecommunications. Many private companies emerged in the communications and information technology sector, providing many communication services.
Telecommunications Regulations
Afghanistan Telecommunications Regularity Authority (ATRA) is the main body governing the Telecoms rules and regulations. Both licensing and importation of Telecom equipment are possible but will take some time, and it is essential to involve the Government before ordering any of these items and get the license and importation approval well in advance.
Regulations on Usage and Import |
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---|---|---|
Regulations in Place? |
Regulating Authority |
|
Satellite |
Yes |
MoI, MCIT & ATRA |
HF Radio |
Yes |
MoI, MCIT & ATRA |
UHF/VHF/HF Radio: Handheld, Base and Mobile |
Yes |
MoI, MCIT & ATRA |
UHF/VHF Repeaters |
Yes |
MoI, MCIT & ATRA |
GPS |
Yes |
Organization Legal Authorization |
VSAT |
Yes |
MCIT & ATRA |
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required |
||
Yes |
||
Frequency Licenses Required |
||
Yes, under the MCIT & ATRA rule and regulation, charges are also applied. |
Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
There are 2 to 3 standards or technologies currently used by the humanitarian agencies; there is an old analogue VHF system for a short distance and Codan HF for long-distance. There is already a setup and infrastructure in place in almost all locations where the UN operates. Simultaneously, the DPKO/UNAMA uses Tetra, the new digital radio system deployed in Kabul and in some field locations. UNHCR is using the ICOM digital radio system.
WFP implemented a DMR system, while UNAMA using Tetra more advanced and costly. WFP is leading the telecom working group for all UN agencies and INGOs across the country, therefore the obtained frequencies can be used for all humanitarian communication services.
Existing UN Telecommunication Systems |
||
---|---|---|
UNAMA |
WFP |
|
UHF Frequencies |
The list will be provided separately. |
|
HF Frequencies |
The list will be provided separately. |
|
Locations of Repeaters |
Across the country |
Across the country |
VSAT |
All UN Using their specific VSAT/Satellite providers, WFP connected through Marlink Vsat Services. |
Telephone and Mobile Network Operators in Afghanistan
There are about 32 million GSM mobile phone subscribers in Afghanistan as of 2016, with over 114,192 fixed-telephone lines and over 264,000 CDMA subscribers. Mobile communications have improved because of the introduction of wireless carriers into this developing country. There are also a number of VSAT stations in major cities such as Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, Mazari Sharif, and Jalalabad, providing international and domestic voice/data connectivity. The international calling code for Afghanistan is +93. The following is a partial list of mobile phone companies in the country:
- Afghan Telecom
- Afghan Wireless
- Etisalat provides
- MTN Group
- Roshan
- Salaam Network
Afghan Telecom
Afghan Telecom is a telecom company offering fixed-line, wireless voice and data services under a 25-year license in Afghanistan. The company was previously Government-owned and operated until 2005, when the Afghan Ministry of Communications spun it off into a private entity. In 2008, investors were being sought for an 80% stake in the company. The Government will retain 20%, and the investment payment will go to the general budget of the Government of Afghanistan.
AfTel has roughly 20,000 employees in 34 provincial capitals and 254 district centres and villages. It offers traditional wire-line telephones and internet access in the major cities, a third-generation GSM-based wireless local loop telephony, WiMAX and Fibre-based internet services based on switching, wireless access and satellite equipment.
Roshan
In January 2003, Roshan was awarded the second GSM license in Afghanistan. Roshan's GSM network reaches 240 cities and towns across all of Afghanistan's 34 provinces. The network covers over 60% of the population, including the most remote rural areas. Roshan is one of the largest investors, private companies and taxpayers in Afghanistan. Roshan employs over 1,100 people, of whom 20% are women. Indirectly, the company has added over 30,000 jobs to the Afghan economy through its top-up stations, retail stores and public call offices.
Roshan introduced 3G in April 2013. The third company in the market was granted a 3G license after Etisalat (UAE-based telecom), and MTN (South Africa-based telecom). It has 3G service in Kabul, Jalalabad, Kandahar, Mazar, Herat, and Kunduz.
MTN Afghanistan
MTN Group Limited, formerly M-Cell, is a South Africa-based multinational mobile telecommunications company operating in many African, European and Asian countries. In Afghanistan, the MTN services provided are GSM (900/1800 MHz), GPRS/EDGE, UMTS (2100 MHZ), HSDPA. There are 4.5 million subscribers in 2012. MTN owns the company.
Etisalat Afghanistan
Etisalat Afghanistan is a 100% owned subsidiary of Etisalat UAE. Etisalat is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world and the leading operator in the Middle East and Africa, headquartered in the UAE. Etisalat Afghanistan started its operations in August 2007. Etisalat provides voice and data services in 34 provinces and more than 200 districts supported by more than 12,000 retail outlets. In addition, Etisalat has 3G coverage in the 21 provinces of Afghanistan. Etisalat Afghanistan has roaming agreements with 231 operators in 116 countries.
AWCC (Afghan Wireless Communication Company)
Afghan Wireless Communication Company, also known as Afghan Wireless and AWCC, is Afghanistan's first wireless communications company. Founded in 1998, it is based in Kabul, Afghanistan, with various regional offices. Headquartered in Kabul, Afghan Wireless provides 4G LTE and other services, such as internet and mobile payments, to about five million subscribers across Afghanistan's 34 provinces. The company has partnerships with 425 carrier networks in 125 countries. Founded in 2002 by Ehsan Bayat, Afghan Wireless is a joint venture of Telephone Systems International and the Afghan Ministry of Communications.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Afghanistan was given legal control of the .af domain in 2003, and the Afghanistan Network Information Center (AFGNIC) was established to administer domain names. As of 2016, there are at least 55 internet service providers (ISPs) in the country. Currently, in Afghanistan, more than 66 ISP operating and providing VSAT, WiMAX, microwave and other services.
Internet Service Providers |
||
---|---|---|
Are there ISPs available? |
Yes |
|
If yes, are they privately or Government-owned? |
Both |
|
Dial-up only? |
No |
|
Approximate Rates (local currency and USD - $) |
Dial-up |
256kbp/ 800AFN = 12USD |
Broadband |
Average 1MB/ 100USD |
|
Max Leasable 'Dedicated' Bandwidth |
As much as required |
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
The MNO Services initially started by Roshan in 2008, followed by AWCC in 2011. Etisalat started these services across the country, and all MNO services and money transfer processes are managed by the Afghan Central Bank (DAB). The service coverage is almost the entire country with different cost. WFP recently started the process of money transfer for their several projects under CBT. Currently, ABMMC (Afghan Besim Mobile Money Company), managing by AWCC, and Etisalat under the mHawala have a valid agreement with WFP in implementing the SCOPE platform in Afghanistan.
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) |
---|---|---|---|---|
ABMMC (AWCC) |
10 – 20 |
90% |
Yes |
Cash Transfer |
M-Paisa (ROSHAN) |
10 - 20 |
95% |
Yes |
Cash Transfer |
mHawala (Etisalat) |
10 - 20 |
89% |
Yes |
Cash Transfer |
MoMo (MTN) |
10 -20 |
70% |
Yes |
Cash Transfer |
3.6 Afghanistan Food Suppliers
Afghanistan Food Suppliers
Overview
Afghanistan food market mainly depends on the import from neighbouring countries Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Iran for the commodities of wheat flour, pulses, oil and sugar. Afghanistan local production cannot meet the requirement and there is deficit of 1.3 million metric tons of wheat for the year 2017 and almost similar deficit for the years before. There are few provinces in west, north east and south west which have surplus wheat and it is sold to local traders and exported to the provinces where there is demand and need within Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s major food export is the dry fruit and fresh fruits mainly to India and Pakistan.
There is a number of strategic grain reserves available in the country with total capacity of 241,000 metric tons. The below table elaborates in details.
S/N |
Province |
Silo (MT) |
Store (MT) |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
Kabul |
50,000 |
22,000 |
2 |
Baghlan |
40,000 |
|
3 |
Balkh |
40,000 |
5,000 |
4 |
Hirat |
20,000 |
2,000 |
5 |
Badakshan |
|
6,000 |
6 |
Kunduz |
|
5,000 |
7 |
Bamyan |
|
5,000 |
8 |
Daikundi |
|
5,000 |
9 |
Ghor |
|
5,000 |
10 |
Ghazni |
|
3,000 |
11 |
Badghis |
|
5,000 |
12 |
Parwan |
|
5,000 |
13 |
Nangarhar |
|
10,000 |
14 |
Laghman |
|
2,000 |
15 |
Takhar |
|
2,000 |
16 |
Khost |
|
1,000 |
17 |
Hilmand |
|
8,000 |
Total |
150,000 |
91,000 |
Statistics are approximate as Afghanistan border of trade for food commodities is very porous and is difficult to determine the actual import data. Based on the data from USDA the import of wheat and wheat flour was ranged between 0.5-2.5 MMT with highest in year 2008 (3.8 MMT) and 2011 (3 MMT). The government official data trend of wheat flour trade between Pakistan and Kazakhstan shows that in year 2003 up to year 2006/07 Afghanistan wheat flour market was fully dominated by Pakistan product, but since then it drastically declined in year 2008 and this trend continued and recently it was ranging between 20-30 percent of the wheat flour market. The official data of 4th quarter of 2016 shows that Pakistan occupies 30 percent of the total wheat and wheat flour market in Afghanistan for which Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan account for 67 percent. Which means that Afghanistan is benefiting from these competitions in term of wheat and wheat flour price stability and any sudden changes in export policy of Pakistan.
The province in table below are the one with surplus production where local procurement is feasible.
Province with surplus production |
||
---|---|---|
S.N. |
Province |
|
1 |
Baghlan |
|
2 |
Takhar |
|
3 |
Kunduz |
|
4 |
Balkh |
|
5 |
Jawzjan |
|
6 |
Faryab |
|
7 |
Samangan |
|
8 |
Helmand |
|
9 |
Herat |
The current milling capacity is 1 MMT per year. In 2016, 0.1 MTT
wheat grain was milled which is only 10 percent of the existing
capacity. There is therefore more potential which could be used
towards country self-sufficiency in term of milling
capacity.
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):
http://vam.wfp.org/sites/mvam_monitoring/afghanistan.html
USAID Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET):
http://www.fews.net/es/central-asia/afghanistan
Retail Sector
Types of Retailers Available |
|
---|---|
Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5) |
Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
5 (There are only few of the supermarkets available in urban cities of Kabul, Kandahar, Nangarhar, Mazar and Hirat, these are like finest, kefayat etc) |
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. |
3 |
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. |
3 |
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
00 - Live animals (other than fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.) |
Live small animals as sheep and goat in the country are available and even some are exported to other neighbouring countries mainly Pakistan and Iran. The availability of sheep and goat or supply mainly increase in Autumn as the male offspring’s are marketed. The country also import live animal like cattle and buffalos from Pakistan. Poultry production is limited, although there are some poultry farms exist in the country, but live poultry coming mainly through import from Pakistan. |
|
01 - Meat and meat preparations |
Meat of produced and processed locally - including poultry cattle, sheep and goat - is available in the country, but does not satisfy the demand. |
|
02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
Locally produced dairy complement the imported product from manly Iran and Pakistan. Some government ran farms and private farms are present in the country, but does not fulfil the demand. Some dairy processing companies recently established. |
|
03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
Local produced natural and fish farming exist in the country, but at the very low capacity. Fish is mainly imported from Pakistan. |
|
04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
Wheat is staple food in Afghanistan; local production is minor, compared to imported. Main sources are Kazakhstan, Pakistan and Turkmenistan. |
|
05 - Vegetables and fruit |
Locally cultivated vegetables complement the imported. Fresh and dry fruits and nut are cultivated for internal consumption and exportation. |
|
06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
Cultivation of sugarcane and sugar beet exists but for the internal request is reached through Pakistan importation. |
|
07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
Afghanistan is not a big coffee consumer, nor coffee producer. Tea is widely used almost by all Afghan population and the source is purely import as local production is existent. |
|
42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
Vegetable oil is mainly imported, but some locally produced oil of oil seeds and olive oil are available in a limited amount in the country. |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please
note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and
are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's
suitability as a reputable service
provider.
3.7 Afghanistan Waste Management and Disposal Providers
Years of conflict, mismanagement, and societal disengagement have left Kabul's waste management system in ruins. One of the most pressing problems facing the city is the disposal of solid waste. This problem is especially acute in Kabul, which has experienced rapid urban growth due to a large number of returnees and new urban dwellers and the increase in waste from previously growing economic activity.
It is exacerbated by the absence of an effective strategy to deal with the problem and the municipality's lack of capacity to respond. The capacity deficit is reflected in the estimated 70% of total solid waste that is accumulated on roadsides, back yards, in drains, rivers and open places, and represents a significant environmental hazard. It was estimated in 2020 that waste services could only be delivered to 52.5% of residents and out of the 2,527 tons of waste generated during each day, only 1,314 tons of waste could be collected.
Source: Analyzing Waste Management System Alternatives for Kabul City, Afghanistan: Considering Social, Environmental, and Economic Aspects. 2020. MDPI. <https://doi.org/10.3390/su12239872>
4 Afghanistan Contact Lists
The following section contains annexes for additional information for the Afghanistan LCA
4.2 Afghanistan Contact Lists
In the following subsections the contact details for Afghanistan will be presented.
4.2.1 Afghanistan Government Contact List
Afghanistan - 4.12 Waste Management Companies Contact List
Name of Company | Physical Address | Focal Person | Telephone Number | Email Address | Website | Does the company have an Environmental, Health and Safety certification (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or equivalent) or self-certified management plan for facilities and personnel? (List all available) | Business License Validity Dates | Years of experience | Company main business | Facility is well maintained (roof/walls)? | Hazardous materials are processed and stored separately from non-hazardous waste? | Facility has adequate ventilation? | PPE provided to staff (hard hats, overalls, boots, etc.)? | Processing capacity (e.g. max tonnes/day or month)* | Collection provided | Any transport capacity constraints (geographical, volumes, frequency)? | Non hazardous waste accepted | Non hazardous waste Disposal method | Hazardous Waste Accepted | Hazardous waste disposal Disposal method | Admin Waste Accepted | Admin Disposal method | Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kamyab Waste Management | District # 15 Kabul AF | Abdullah | 787117117 | Kamyab.trade@gmail.com | http://www.kamyabtrade.com/ | Have the Licesne from the Commerce Chamer Ministry of Business | Yes | 8 Years | Medical Waste Management | Y | Y | Y | Y | 1 Ton/Day | Y | N | Medical Waste (e.g. soiled medical items, used sharps, glasswear, etc.) | incineration | General Medical waste (e.g., used masks, office use latex gloves w/o bodily fluids) | incineration | Currently only Medical wastes are Accepted and Disposed off through Incineraiton | ||
Mohit Sabz Cleaning Services Company | District # 4 Kabul AF | Elhaam | 793167589 | No Email Address | No Website | Having the license from the municipality | Yes | 5 | Solid Waste Management | N/A | Y | N | N | 5 Ton/day | Y | N | All Solid Waste | landfill | General Office Waste | landfill | Dealing with Municipality Waste | ||
Safa Lashkar Gah Cleaning Services | Helmand -Lashkar Gah | Saifur Rahman | 704914758 | None | None | Having License from Municipality | Yes | 4 | Solid Waste Managemetn | N/A | Y | N/A | Y | 2 | Y | N | All Solid Waste | landfill | Medical Waste (e.g. soiled medical items, used sharps, glasswear, etc.) | incineration | General Office Waste | landfill | Dealing with Municipality & Medical Waste |
Shahre Pak Cleaning Services | Kabul Afghanistan | Ahmad Jobair | 786551070 | shahrpakservices@gmail.com | (FB) Shahr Pak Cleaning Services | Having License from Municipality | Yes | 9 | Solid Waste Management | N/A | N/A | N/A | N | 10 | Y | N | All Solid Waste | landfill | General Office Waste | landfill |
Disclaimer: Registration 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
4.2.2 Afghanistan Humanitarian Agency Contact List
Afghanistan - 4.2.3 Afghanistan Laboratory and Quality Testing CompanyContact List
Company |
Physical Address |
Name |
Email & Website |
Website |
Phone Number |
Description of Services |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kabul Ideal Consultancy |
Kart-e-Naw, Second Street behind Karwan Mall, Kabul, Afghanistan |
Khalil Aman |
n/a |
Cell Phone: +93(0)788780710 landline: 0202331265 |
Superintendence & inspection company |
|
Altlantic Surveyors |
Opp Sharwali Blocks, Kolola Pushta - Kabul |
Muzaffar Khan |
+93(0)783 024 764 |
Inspection company |
||
Ghazanfar Petroleum |
Behind Parliament House, Karte She, Kabul |
n/a |
+93(0)797 568568 Fax: +93(0)799 211700 |
Fuel Quality Test |
||
Control Union |
Kabul, Afghanistan |
Sarfraz |
n/a |
+93(0)777242826 |
Superintendence & inspection company |
|
Intertek Pvt Ltd. |
Pakistan based |
n/a |
n/a |
+93(0)784003131 |
Superintendence & inspection company |
|
COGECO Asia Consultancy Services |
Kabul, Afghanistan |
Habib Sahak |
n/a |
+93(0)785152156 +92 (0)788959596 |
Superintendence & inspection company |
|
SGS Afghanistan LTD |
Sho Vali Building, Hairaton, Afghanistan |
Tulkun Samukov |
n/a |
Phone: +998 78 120 6831 Mobile: +998 99 444 9949 Fax: +998 78 120 6393 |
Superintendence & inspection company |
4.2.4 Afghanistan Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Name |
Company |
Address |
Name & Title |
Email and Website |
Phone Number |
Fax number |
Website |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hairatan River Port |
Uzbek National Railway |
Hairatan Railway Station |
+998712997216 +998712379998 +998712336924 |
|
https://railway.uz/en/ | ||
Karachi Port |
Karachi Port Trust |
Pakistan |
Azhar Hayat (R/Admiral) |
+922199214530-40 |
|
https://kpt.gov.pk/ | |
Port Bin Qasim |
Port Qasim Authority |
Pakistan |
Shaid Ahmad (General Director) |
+92299272111 +92299272130 |
+922134730108 +92234730109 NTN-3393123-2 |
http://www.pqa.gov.pk/ | |
Gawdar Port |
Gawdar Port Authority |
Pakistan |
Naseer Khan Kashani (Chairman) |
+92864210073 +92864210791 |
+928649200405 |
http://www.gwadarport.gov.pk/ | |
Shahid Rajaee Port |
Shahid Rajaee Port Complex |
Iran |
|
|
+987633514001-5 +987633514001-9 |
+987633514048 |
http://shahidrajaeeport.pmo.ir/en/home |
Chabahar |
N/A |
Iran |
Dr. Behroz Aghaei (General Director) |
+985431283011 |
|
http://chabaharport.pmo.ir/en/home |
4.2.5 Afghanistan Airport Company Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Name |
Title |
Email Address |
Phone Number |
Website |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ariana Afghan Airlines |
Kabul |
Mohammad Azim |
Operation Director |
+93700211043 |
||
KamAir Airlines |
Kabul, Kandahar, Mazar-e-sharif |
- Daoud Sharifi - Ziaullhaq Rahimee |
CEO Head of Air Operation |
+93704118888 +93711340811 +93795888886 |
||
Mahan Airlines |
Kabul and Tehran |
N/A |
N/A |
|||
Taban Airlines |
Kabul and Tehran |
N/A |
N/A |
+982144696905 |
4.2.6 Afghanistan Fuel Provider Contact List
Supplier Name |
Address |
Contact No |
|
---|---|---|---|
National Fuel Corporation |
Industrial Area New Bagram Road, Kabul |
0799 143022 0700 206 650 |
|
Zadran Group Of Companies |
Kolola Peshta Road, Kabul |
020 2200343 0796 138366 |
|
Buraq International Logistics Services |
Street 13th House No 186th Wazir Akbar Khan Kabul |
07866 66 077 |
|
Helal Habib Zada Ltd |
Arya Maihan Plaza, Paikob Naswar, Kabul |
0799 144 444 0789 900 138 |
|
Greenland Fuel Logistics Services |
Ansari Square Shar e Naw Station, Kabul |
0777893303 0700667980 |
|
Abdul Wasi Ahmadzai Ltd WAC Group |
Villa # 490, St # 16, in front of British Embassy, Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul |
0796-555-500 0766-323-232 |
|
Afghan National Petroleum Ltd |
KarizMir Main Road, Kabul |
0728 900 321 0796 20 20 80 0796 20 20 40 |
|
Ahmad Yar Group |
New Bagram Road, Faqirullah Watt, Kabul |
0700 142 525 |
|
Qasemi Group |
|
0700 019 681 |
|
Sadaf Petroleum Kabul |
|
0798 500 901 0797 730 730 0799 304 800 0799 142 995 |
|
Ghazanfar Group |
|
0793-101-700 |
|
Parwan Group |
|
||
Faisal Mohammadi Oil Petrolium Ltd |
09th District, New Bagram Road, Dispatcheri |
0796777236 |
4.2.7 Afghanistan Transporter Contact List
# |
Main Office |
Company |
Contact Person |
Contact # |
Email Address |
Number of Provinces with Operations |
Number of Trucks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Kabul |
CHAHRYAR TRANSITIONAL CO |
Sayed Essa |
0700300600 |
6 |
480 |
|
2 |
Kabul |
GHARIB ABAD TRANSPORT CO |
Haji Abdul Rahman |
0700287602 |
14 |
415 |
|
3 |
Kabul |
MAIWAND ATALAN INTERNAIONAL TRANSIT & FORWARDING LTD |
Haji Abdul Ghaffar |
0700281028, 0708280749 |
1 |
180 |
|
4 |
Kabul |
BROTHERAN HUSSAINI TRANSPORT |
Mohammad Reza |
0777200800 |
2 |
55 |
|
5 |
Kabul |
ABDULLAH QADERI UNION TRANSPORTATION |
Ghulam Jan Delir |
0790012201 |
- |
30 |
|
6 |
Kabul |
SANGLAKH TRANSPORT COMPANY |
Sayed Hassan Agha |
0705992864 |
2 |
22 |
|
7 |
Kabul |
RAHNAWARD TRANSPORT COMPANY |
Haji Sayed Jan Agha |
0799299191 |
34 |
480 |
|
8 |
Kabul |
Nawi Jabal Siraj Transportaion Co |
Abdul Hai |
0700 279 989 |
34 |
28 |
|
9 |
Kabul |
Sahil International Tranport Company |
Samiullah |
0777259999 |
7 |
550 |
|
10 |
Kabul |
Aero Parcel Inc |
Sajid Stanikzai |
0787943029 |
34 |
50 |
|
11 |
Kabul |
Buraq International Logistics Services |
Asmat Ullah Zazai |
0787936108 |
10 |
48 |
|
12 |
Kabul |
Kabul Asia Nawin Int. Transit and Forwarding LTD |
Sefatullah |
0795 44 3333, 0788 004 003 |
- |
25 |
|
13 |
Kabul |
Salim Jawid Transportation and Logistics Services Co. |
Hamisha Gul |
(0) 780 900 500, (0) 780 73 73 73 |
34 |
35 |
|
14 |
Kabul |
Etifaq Bamyan INT Transport and Transit Forwarding LTD |
Lutfullah Amini |
0772300100, 0796444442 |
5 |
85 |
|
15 |
Kabul |
Wahed Nasib Logistics services Company |
Ali Nasib |
+93799841010, +93777841010 |
34 |
80 |
|
16 |
Kabul |
Omar Fateh Transit and Forwarding |
Nisar Ahmad |
0798118118 |
2 |
16 |
|
17 |
Herat |
Al Jubair International Transport Company |
Abdul Saboor |
0780165580 |
- |
124 |
|
18 |
Kabul |
Bahaduri Transport Company |
Haji Agha Lali |
0700000169 |
3 |
450 |
|
19 |
Herat |
Nawe Qaderi Transport Company |
Farhad |
0700300219 |
2 |
140 |
|
20 |
Herat |
Joeeni Brothers Transport Company |
Ghulam Ahad |
0795666693, 0791600003 |
- |
120 |
|
21 |
Kandahar |
International Etehad Bradran Transportation |
Haji Mohammad Nabi |
0700300889, 0700304072 |
4 |
30 |
|
22 |
Kandahar |
Nawe Sadat Transport Co. |
Haji Abdul Shakoor/Fareed Ahmad |
0700308768, 0702339687 |
- |
0 |
|
23 |
Kabul |
Rixon Logistic and Transportation Services Company |
Taj Mohammad |
0700099600 |
4 |
16 |
|
24 |
Jalalabad |
Ahmad Safi Transport Co. |
Khayber |
0799491618 |
4 |
8 |
|
25 |
Jalalabad |
Nangarhar Arab Transport |
Fakhrudin Patan |
0700098350 |
- |
0 |
|
26 |
Jalalabad |
Itehadia Barbari Kochi Transport |
Haji Gul Mohammad |
0799321077 |
34 |
16 |
|
27 |
Jalalabad |
Ehsan Transport (former Etihadia Narang Transport) |
Ehsanullah |
0700608124 |
8 |
90 |
|
28 |
Jalalabad |
Itehadia Shinwari |
Nawroz Khan |
0787927800 |
- |
12 |
|
29 |
Jalalabad |
Gharibabad Transport Company |
Haji Zulmai |
0774848322, 0777736123 |
6 |
5 |
|
30 |
Jalalabad |
Ahmad Afghan Niazi Transit and Forwarding Limited |
Javed |
0782855597, 0700050135 |
6 |
10 |
|
31 |
Mazar |
Brotheran Sedaqat |
Attiqullah Haji Mirwais |
0799431900 |
34 |
400 |
|
32 |
Mazar |
Al Emran Silkroad |
Mohd Ibrahim |
0771746781, 0770001815, 0785057853 |
- |
24 |
|
33 |
Mazar |
Maihan |
Mohd Hassan |
0799726666 |
34 |
257 |
|
34 |
Mazar |
Brotheran Ettihad |
Muhammad Naim seddiqi |
0797941498 |
- |
- |
28 |
35 |
Mazar |
Taloqan Transportation Union |
Qudratullah |
0799642669, 0791458618 |
4 |
15 |
|
36 |
Faizabad |
Eagle Cage Logistics Services Company |
Hamid Ghafoori |
0705822224, 0795822224 |
- |
- |
|
37 |
Kandahar |
New Kandahar Development Corporation |
Timor Shah Noori |
0700691135 0799534096 |
2 |
15 |
4.2.8 Afghanistan Railway Company Contact List
Company |
Geographic Coverage |
Email & Website |
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Description of Services |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Uzbek National Railway |
Uzbekistan |
http://www.uzrailway.uz/uzb.html website: https://railway.uz/en/ email: info@uzrailway.uz |
(+99871) 299-72-16 |
(+99871) 233-69-24 |
Rail Carrier |
4.2.9 Afghanistan Clearing and Forwarding Agents
Name | City | Address | Tel | Website | |
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ATCO Logistics | Kabul | House No 43 Street 12 Left West Charahi, Haji Yakub Sher e Now, Kabul, 2683 - Afghanistan | 0093 (0)70 214666 | gaurava@fghancontainers.com | www.afghancontainers.com |
AES CARGO | Kabul | Qala-e-Fatullah, Street 6, House #396 | 0093 (0)799 310903 | afghanistan@aescargo.com | www.aescargo.com |
ALLIED XPERT LOGISTICS | Kabul | Farooq Shah Building | zubair@alliedxl.com | www.alliedxl.com | |
ARIANA INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS & TRADING CO (AILT), | Kabul | Street No 9, Taimani | 0093 (0)700 621111 | info@ailt.biz | www.ailt.biz |
AU-LOGISTICS | Kabul | 268-4th Floor, Kabul, Sari Ghazniwal | 0093 (0)79 901 6484 | kabul@aulogistics.com | www.aulogistics.com |
C2 LOGISTICS | Kabul | House 18 Street 2, Shash Drak, | 0093 (0)613 523 1816 | kabul@c2logistics.com | www.c2logistics.com |
DEUGRO PROJECT & LOGISTICS | Kabul | House #110, Across from Zargohna High School, Qali Fateh Ullah | 0093 (0)79 490961 | kabul@deugro-pak.com | www.deugro.com |
DFS LOGISTICS, | Kabul | Camp Watan Bagram AB, | 0093 (0)70 021282 | buck@middleeast.com | www.diplomaticfreight.com |
EGL EAGLE GLOBAL LOGISITCS | Kabul | Wazir Akbar Khan, 15 Street, Houston No.65, | mike.tytler@eaglegl.com | ||
FREIGHT LINKERS | Kabul | Shehr-e-Nou, 4th District, 1st Zone, | 0093 (0)778 590 733 | info@freightlinkers.com | |
GLOBAL LOGISTIX SYNDICATE LTD, | Kabul | 12 Hesai Deowam, Kart-e-Parwan | 0093 (0)78 604 3200 | int@glxs.pk | www.glxs.pk |
GLOBALINK LOGISTICS GROUP | Kabul | Street 10, House 276, Taimani Watt | 0093 (0)20 220 1560 | kabul@globalinkllc.com | www.globalinkllc.com |
HEB INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS, | Kabul | Gul Faroshi Street, Shahrah-e-Now | 0093 (0)79 964 4904 | info@hebgroup.com | www.hebgroup.com |
IFLS | Kabul | Street 01, House No: 03 | 0093 (0)21 252 6766 | info@iflspakistan.com | www.iflspakistan.com |
KARWAN LOGISTICS PVT LTD, | Kabul | Sarak-e-now Industrial Area, Jalalabad Main Road, Kabul, 25000 | 0093 (0)77 719 0910 | info@karwan-logistics.com | www.karwan-logistics.com |
KN IBRAKOM FZCO | Kabul | Wazir Akbar Khan Street 15, Lane 5, Hous No.324 | 0093 (0)20 230 1990 | info.kabul@kuehne-nagel.com | |
MEBS INTERNATIONAL | Kabul | 0093 (0)752 090 142 | afghanistan@mebs-intl.com | www.mebs-intl.com | |
MÜLLER & PARTNER, | Kabul | Charhi Ansari, (Infront of UN Guest House), | 0093 (0)7 993 23132 | kabul@mnp.de | |
NBC NAVEGAN BAR AFGHANISTAN CO LTD, | Kabul | Kabul International Airport | 0093 (0)75 201 6191 | kabul@nbccargo.com | www.nbccargo.com |
OLOGH BEG INTERNATIONAL FORWARDERS, | Kabul | Room #106/7/8, 5th Floor, Green Market, Parwan 3, Kabul, 93000 | 0093 (0)77 227 3115 | khursheed@ologhbeg.com | www.ologhbeg.com |
OQAB CARGO COURIER LOGISTICS & TRADING CO, | Kabul | Agricultural Bank, Cinema Pamir Maiwand Watt | 0093 (0)70 088444 | l.ehsan@oqablimited.com | www.oqablimited.com |
PAK-AFGHAN OVERLAND TRANSPORT CO | Kabul | Block-B, 2nd Floor, Office No.4, Shairifi Plaza, Char Rahi, Ansari, Kabul | 0093 (0)70 836 177; 93 (0)75 202 4567 | pakafghan@gmail.com | |
PAKGRO | Kabul | Kabul Business Centre, Haji Yaqoob Roundabout | kabul@pakgro.com | www.pakgro.com | |
PAYMAN TRANSIT | Herat | Afghanistan North of Big Mousgues, Park Farid Aslami Trade Center | 0093 (0)40 228282; 0093 (0)20 6501 3468 | sn.nadem@hotmail.com | www.payman.com.af |
SKYLINK AFGHANISTAN, | Kabul | House 171 2nd Street Haji Yacub, Shar-i-Naw | 0093 (0)79 883204 | afghanistan@skylinklogistics.com www.skylinklogistics.com | |
TAQ ENTERPRISES CARGO SERVICES (PVT) LTD, | Kabul | Street #10, Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul | 0093 (0)20 210 4108 | aurangzeb.khan@kbl.tlpk.com | |
UNITED EXPRESS TRANSPORT | Jalalabad | Near Charperhad Nawabad, Jalalabad | 0093 (0)60 706 9046 | uet_af@hotmail.com | |
GNG | Mazar-i-Sharif | Maulana Jalaudin Mohammad Balkh Rd Shahzada Market 4th floor | 0093(0)50204745 | manager@ghznfargroup.af | www.ghznfargroup.com |
4.2.10 Afghanistan General Suppliers
Type of Service | Company | Location | Website and E-mail Address | Name | Phone | Description of Services |
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Turn Key Logistics | MOAM LOGISTICS | House No. 3, Street No. 12, Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul | www.moamlogistics.com jamie.anderson@moamlogistics.com info@moamlogistics.com | Jamie Anderson | +93797671527 | Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing |
Turn Key Logistics | AL-Emran Silkroad Group | Kabul, Hairatan, Mazar, Hirat, Jalalabad | alemran.group@gmail.com | Aynullah Amin | +93771746781 +93777152360 | Construction, Renovation, Supplies, Delivery, Transportation |
Turn Key Logistics | MOVE ONE | Kabul International Airport - Afghanistan | Richard Tagg | +93700274374 +97144385300 | UPS Services, Airfreight, Transportation, Warehousing, Customs Brokerage | |
Turn Key Logistics | B&S World Supply | Dehsabz District, Near Kabul Checkpoint gate, Opp: ANA Shooting Range, Bagram Airport Access Road, Kabul | Niels Groen | +97144229065 +971562596701 | Warehousing, Development, Marketing | |
Turn Key Logistics | Freedom Shield Foundation (FSF) | Afghanistan | N/A | Wali Noori | +93777335501 | Warehousing, Transportation, Monitoring |
Turn Key Logistics | AR International | 302, Nomaz Aziz Plaza, Kabul Afghanistan | assadullah.rasooli@ar-intl.net | Assadullah Rasool | +93795988888 +971567099583 +12022501050 | Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Operations and Maintenance |
Turn Key Logistics | Nomad Concepts Group | Afghanistan | Benjamin Slate | +93702735648 | Logistics, Construction, Banking, Project Design | |
Turn Key Logistics | MEBS Global Reach, LC | Afghanistan | Dan Dougan | +17035079704 | Transportation and Logistics Management Services | |
ICT Service, infrasctructure and network | Digital World Afghanistan (DWA) Pvt Ltd. | office no. 202, 1st floor, Murtaza Ali Plaza Kota-e-Sangi road, karte-e-4, District 3 | support@dwa-af.com | Lal Mohammad | 0707082164 | - ICT Infrastructure solutions |
ICT Service, infrasctructure and network | New Lalazar Co Ltd | 2 Chahrah e Dahan e Bagh Street 1 | sales@newlalazar.com | Alhaj Wafa U Rahman | +93797442411 +93796044994 +93798250182 |
- Copiers - Printers - Scanner - Parts & maintenance |
ICT Service, infrasctructure and network | Pak Allied Technical Services Co Ltd |
1st, House #. 5, Taimani | Mohammad Nader | +93777220080 | - Copiers - Printers - Scanner - Parts & maintenance |
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ICT Service, infrasctructure and network | Seven Star Technology IT Services | House No. 278, Street 2, Ansari Squire Share Now | Hamidullah Asady | +93777721346 | - Copiers - Printers - Scanner - Parts & maintenance |
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ICT Service, infrasctructure and network | LONA STAR LTD | Haji Yaqoob Squar, Red Crose ST, Dubai Computer Plaza, Lower floor | info@lonastar.com | Ezat ullah Neha | +93799546594 +93778920914 +93779464646 |
- ICT Equipment - Computers - Printers - CCTV, Security Systems - Repair and maintenance |
ICT Service, infrasctructure and network | Mustafa Group LTD | C 10, city computer plaza, Shahr e Naw | Mustafa | +93791300001 +93774500666 |
- ICT Equipment - Computers - Printers - CCTV, Security Systems - Repair and maintenance |
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ICT Service, infrasctructure and network | New Techno zone | City Computer Plaza, Shahr Naw, Shop 17- 18 | technozone_kbl@hotmail.com | Mirwais Sahak | +93781502040 0093202200513 | - ICT Equipment - Computers - Printers - CCTV, Security Systems - Repair and maintenance |
ICT Service, infrasctructure and network | Afghan Technics LTD | Karta e char, Oroj Plaza, Floor 1, shop No 35 | sales@afghantechnics.com | Niaz Mohammad | +93787419411 | - ICT Equipment - Computers - Printers - CCTV, Security Systems - Repair and maintenance - Infrastructure network |
ICT Service, infrasctructure and network | Afghan ICT Solution Co | H #. 60, Lane 1, Haji Yaqoub Square, Share Now |
Khalid Popal | +93795123123 +93202203842 +93781202373 |
- ICT Equipment - Networking - Security Camera - Software solutions |
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ICT Service, infrasctructure and network | Trufocuz Technologies LLC | Al Wuheida Roada, Nor Al Anz East, PO Box 237803, Al Qusais, Dubai | tf@trufocuz.com | Veni G | +97142632997 +971506261658 |
- ICT Infrastructure solutions |
ICT Service, infrasctructure and network | Grand Technology SDN, BHD | Kabul Business Center, Haji Yaqob Square, Floor 4&5. | famiri@gtr.com.my | Mirwais Alizai | +93791045286 +93 202200708 | ICT solutions, ICT equipment & ICT Services |
ICT Equipment | Emroz computer Ltd | City Computer Plaza, Shahr Naw, Shop No A01 | emroz-computer@hotmail.com | Yama Yasin | +93786730551 | ICT Equipment |
ICT Equipment | Aftech International Ltd | Chrahi Sadarat | sales@aftech.com.af | Ahmad Jawid Osmani | +93786301111 | IT Equipment |
ICT Equipment | Digit Ware System LTD | Computer City Plaza, Haji Yaqoob, Shop No 11 | dwdf_kabul@yahoo.com | Abdul Bashir | +93799161617 +93700282035 |
IT Equipment |
ICT Equipment | Digicom Computer Traiding LTD | City Computer Plaza, Shahr Naw, Shop 17- 18 | Abdu Hadi | +93799823377 +93796809809 |
IT Equipment | |
ICT Equipment | Afghan Crystal Co Ltd | Kolola Pushta, Burj-e-Barq Bus Stop, Kabul – Afghanistan | Haseeb | +93796266620 | HP Authorized Dealer in AFG | |
ICT Equipment | Auto Business Machines (ABM) | Shahr‐e‐Now Haji Yaqub Square Red Cross
Street across Dubai Computer Plaza |
Hasibullah Alkozai | +93776627031 +93789106567 |
- Computer Sales and Supply - Network Design, Installation & Support |
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ICT Equipment | Pak Allied Technical Services Co Ltd | 1st, House #. 5, Taimani | Mohammad Nader | +93777220080 0798379500 | - Copiers - Printers - Scanner |
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ICT Equipment | Kabul Computer Logistics Services | Shahr-e-naw Hagi Yaqoob Square | Jamal Naser Rahmani | +93788133126 00932204535 | Computer hardware and IT works | |
ICT Telecommunication companies | Afghan Telecom Company + salam Telecom | 4th Floor, Post parcel building, Mohammad-Jan khan watt, Kabul | 744418787 0202104665 | - Telecom services - ISP |
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ICT Telecommunication companies | Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC) | Darulman Road, Hajari Najari bus Station, Kabul | Moh'd Zubair | +93700830830
0093700801834 '+93700801840 |
Telecom services | |
ICT Telecommunication companies | Telecom Development Company Afghanistan (TDCA) - Roshan | Roshan Shop, Street # 13, off Main Street, Wazir Akbar khan, Kabul | Daniel Thomas | +93799971333
0093799993999 +93799993757 |
Telecom services | |
ICT Telecommunication companies | MTN Afghanistan | Esmat Muslim street, House # 35, Shahr-e-now, Kabul | iqbal.sahibee@mtn.com | Muhammad Khalid Shekib | +93772221168
0093772221176 +93772221333 |
Telecom services |
ICT Telecommunication companies | Etisalat Afghanistan | Charahi Shaid, Shahre Now, Kabul | TariqHamidi | +93781203677 +93781202070 +93781202262 |
Telecom services | |
ICT Telecommunication companies | Mobile Service Development Afghanistan Limited (MSDA) | Shahr-e-Naw Park Street, District 4, Kabul | Shireen | +93799994035 | M-Paisa, FSP | |
ICT Internet Service Provider | Easy Connect ISP | Street# 12, Behind Ehsan Petrol Pump, Close to Red Crescent Kabul Office, Qala-e-Fathullah | Khatera Hamta | +93792990010 | Internet Service Provider | |
ICT Internet Service Provider | Parand IT Services Company | Herat , Afghanistan | jalali@parandcompany.com | Said Ab. Ghafur Jalili | +93799370025 | - ICT Equipment - ISP |
ICT Internet Service Provider | Insta Telecom | H# 303, Shash Darak, Infront of ISAF Head Quarter, Kabul | +93795701006 | Telecom services | ||
ICT Internet Service Provider | NEDA Telecommunications LTD | Share Naw, Kabul | Jamshed Shinwary | +93070297511 0779090909 | ISP | |
ICT Internet Service Provider | Zohak Technology | Pul Sokhta | Zargham Amid | +93786873535 0093202511211 | Internet Service Provider | |
ICT Internet Service Provider | Salaam Telecom+ Afghan Telecom (these 2 companies are same) | Pashtoonistan watt, PTT building | Mohammad Sulaiman | +93744418787 0202104665 | Internet Service Provider | |
ICT Internet Service Provider | Rahanet Internet Service Provider | Kart-e-Char | Hamza.arsalan@rahanet.af | Maseh Seroush | +93730159912 | Internet Service Provider |
ICT Internet Service Provider | Optix Wave | H.No 40, 6th Floor, Madina Tower, Street No. 3, Qala-e-Fatullah | Customer.care@optixwave.com | Ahmad Farshad Reka | +93791049880 | Internet Service Provider |
ICT- Radio, HF, VHF suppliers | Codan Limited | Unit C4 Endeavour Place, Coxbridge Business Park • Farnham • Surrey • GU10 5EH• UK | Marie-Christine.Farigo@codanradio.com | +441252741330 | Codan Radios | |
ICT- Others | Zippy Link ICT Services | A-38, 7th Floor, Muslim Business center | Mohammad Hazrat | +93766414198 | - ICT Equipment - Maintainance - Solution |
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ICT- Others | Experts Valley Technologies Valley IT Consultancy Co |
App #. 9, 3rd Floor Shamsi Plaza, Koloa Poshta |
Ghayoor Bawary | +93793515161 +93781803002 | - ICT Equipment - Installation and configurations - ISC support solutions |
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ICT- Others | Innovative Technologies Services | Haris Computer Plaza Office A-144, Haji
Yaqoob Square Sharnaw , District-10 |
Foorqan Safir | +93771600017 +93799123123 |
- Networking, - IT Equipment - Electronic Equipment |
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ICT- Others | ATCOM | Dubai - UAE | hari@atcom.ae | +971556078889 | IT Equipment | |
ICT- Others | Danoffice | IT - Englandsvej 14, 5700 Svendborg - Denmark | jp@danoffice.com wfp.order@danofficeit.com mpi@danofficeit.com | Jesper Pedersen | +4562211766 | IT Equipment |
ICT- Others | Planson Europe APS | Abildvej 5B - DK-5700 Svendborg - Denmark | Allisa Churchill | +4563550028 | IT Equipments | |
ICT- Others | Richardson Supply Company Limited | Robert Eliot Centre, Old Nichol Street, London, E2 7HR | Paul Mayar | +442077295167 | IT Equipments | |
ICT- Others | Think Cell Sales Gmbh & Co. KG ( Afghan skill is its partner of Think cell) | Chausseestr. 8 /E 10115 Berlin - Germany | Selma Indlekofer | +4930666473 | IT Solution | |
ICT- Others | Eton International | PO Box 114477-4201, Dubai, UAE | basilk@etoninternational.com | Basil S. Kadhim - CEO | +971503961220 |
- ICT Equipment and services - Medical Equipments |
ICT- Others | Trufocuz Technologies LLC | Al Wuheida Road, Hor Al Anz East P.O. Box 237803, Al Qusais | sales@trufocuz.com | Satheesh | +97142632997 | - Wireless Solutions - Power Solutions |
ICT- Others | Help Omni Vehicle tracking system | Between Baraki and Traffic Square | info@help-omni.com | Hedayatullah | +93790222256 | GPS and fleet management Services |
Cell phone | Sohrab Haidari Mobile | 1st street torabaz khan avenue | suhrab2009@yahoo.com | +93789909999 +93700474710 |
Smart Phone Seller | |
Cell phone | Khpalwak Mobile | Pashtunistan Watt | aryan.intakhab@yahoo.com | Intikhab Safi | +93700661661 | Smart Phone Seller |
Cell phone | Qudrat Hamid Logistcs Services | Amini Market | Nil | Amini | +93700700022 +93788888045 |
Samsung authorized dealer in Mazar |
General Traders | Afghan Compound Support Services | Haji Mohammed Daad Square, Taimani | acsslogistics@gmail.com | Sifatullah Muradi | +93798500040 | General Trader Office Equipment Office Stationery Generator and Spare Part Electrical and Electronical Items Travel Service (Visa) |
General Traders | Al Mustahan Construction CO | Kabul | rafiqnoori2010@gmail.com | Rafiq Noori | +93785363595 | Generator and spare part Transportation/Car Hire Services Vehicle Spare part and service |
General Traders | Atiq Nasrat Logistic Company | Maine office: Hose# 24, Street#2, 2nd district Kariz Bazaar Kandahar Afghanistan | Mohebullah Nasrat | +93795243757 +93700357674 +93706545813 |
General Trader Medical lab and equipment Office Stationery |
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General Traders | Barikab Durani Logistic Services Co | Qal-e-Wazir Road, Street #3, District #5, Kabul | Fazal Wahab Sahil | +93788121515 +93799107283 | General Trader Electrical and Electronical items Medical lap equipment Office Furniture |
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General Traders | Black White Logistic Services Company | Kart – e – Naw Market street 19 house No 292 | bwcc.afz@gmail.com | Eng.Zabihullah Director | +93799481848 |
Solar Items Office equipment |
General Traders | Champion Logistics Company | Taimani Street 6 Kabul, Afghanistan | Mohammed Moshfiq | +93796963606 | General Trader Electrical and Electronical Item (AC, UPS) Generator and spare part |
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General Traders | Commerce International Group Afghanistan (CIGA) Customs Clearance & Logistics ( In-Tend registration name is Commerce International ltd) | Ghazna Business Center Ansari Square Share-e-Naw Kabul | ikramullah-zazai@commerce.com.af | Rahib |
+93700670707
0787936108 '+93792931479 |
General Trader Medical lab and equipment Tyre, Lubricant, battery, and acid for Vehicles |
General Traders | Danyal Hakim Logistics Services | House#:318,Qala-e-Fatullah,Street#6th /Kabul | Safoora Ahmadi | +93728050601 | Electrical and Electronical Items Courier and Clearing/Forwarding Service |
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General Traders | Eagle Cage Logistics Services | Haji yaqoob square Kabul business Center 5th floor Ap#510 | eagle.cage2012@gmail.com | Hamidullah Qhafoori | +93795822224 +93202210336 |
Office equipment General trader ICT Equipment |
General Traders | Ekhlas Bilal Logistic Services Company | Shop 104,third floor Chardihi Business centre | ekhlasbilal.co@gmail.com | Sayed Jamal Qasiemi | +93797909091 | Portable toilet suppliers and depletion service |
General Traders | Federal Logistics Services | Gul Surkh Square Close to Faisal Hospital Dis # 4 Kolola Pushta | federallog4@gmail.com | Altaf Ahmad | +93784881781 | General Trader Office Furniture Electrical and Electronical Item (AC, UPS) Medical lap equipment ICT Equipment |
General Traders | Fraidoon Mohibzada Logistic Services | Qala -e- Fatullah | fraidoonmohibzadalogistic@gmail.com | Fraidoon Mohbzada | +93786612255 0772325453 | General Trader Medical lab and equipment Electrical and Electronical Item |
General Traders | Frank Star Logistic & cleaning Services | Shash Darak Next to HQRS camp Kabul AFG | Samir Hashemi | +93797020052 | General Trader | |
General Traders | Golden Eagle Logistic Ltd | Paktia Plaza Kolola Pushta Kabul Afghanistan | Khwaja ahmad Kavan | +93787717718 | General Trader ICT infrastructure and network Electrical and Electronical Item (UPS, Cable) ICT Equipment Office equipment Medical Lab equipment |
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General Traders | Great Valley Logistics Services Co | Qaisar Market Apt. 401 Gul Surkh Square, Parvan 2 Kabul - Afghanistan |
great.valley.company@gmail.com | Abdul Wahab | +930788518974 +930702040149 |
General Trader Portable Toilet suppliers and depletion service Office equipment ICT Equipment Generator and spare part |
General Traders | Tajarati wa logistic Hedayat Rahimi Ltd) | Kabul Airport Main street beside Kefayat supermarket | hedayat.rahimi.ltd@gmail.com | Abdullah Rahimi | +93783400500 +93797797010 |
General Trader Generator and Spare Part |
General Traders | Insaf Services Office - (Name of Company in Business license is Rafi Insaf Construction and Logistic CO) | House#64, north of Zainab Cinema, near Shar-e Naw Park, Shahr-e-Naw, Kabul, Afghanistan | insaf.kabul@gmail.com | Haji Mohammad Rafi Kazimi | +93700298111 +93799298111 +93777298111 | General Trader ICT Equipment |
General Traders | Kabul Hero Logistic Service | lab e jar | kabulherocompany@gmail.com | Eng Shaker Yousofi | +93785757577 | Car Rental/Shuttle bus service |
General Traders | Kabul Reda Trading and Logistic Ltd | Klola Pushta, PD4, Samim Plaza | kabulreda@gmail.com | Mohammad Fahim | +93799267623 | General Trader Electrical and Electronical Item Office equipment |
General Traders | LIA Logistics (Logenix International, LLC) | Taimani 1 street, district 10 | Bbehroz@logenix.com | Mohammad Tariq Shalizi | +93202213885 | Medical Lap Equipment Courier and Clearing/Forwarding Service |
General Traders | Milad Aryoubi Zazai Ltd | Mandawe, miskeenyar market | milad.aryoubi.ltd@gmail.com | Milad Aryoubi Zazai | +93700205500 | General Trader Medical lap equipment electrical items ICT Equipment |
General Traders | Rahman Azimi Logistics Services | Qalae Fathullah, 4th Street | rahmanazimilogistic@gmail.com | Mohammad Jawid Qasimi | +93744320111 | General Trader ICT Equipment Electrical and Electronical Item Generator and spare part |
General Traders | Sahil Dost Logistic Company- also called Alyas Afghan Construction | Qalae Naw, Jalalabad | sahildost.logistic@gmail.com | Khan Mohammed | +93744200070 | General Trader Electrical and Electronical Items |
General Traders | Salavat Logistic Services Company | 1st street of qala-e-fathullah | salavat.logistics@gmail.com | Ahmad Walid Meskinyar | +93799339709 | General Trader Office Equipment |
General Traders | Sangar Star Logsitics Company | Near fenix, Jalalabad raod | sangar_star@yahoo.com | Najibullah Khalil | +93777910016 | General Trader Generator and spare part Vehicle Spare part and service Transportation/Car Hire Services ICT Equipment |
General Traders | Sky Ways Logistic Services | Karte Naw, Street # 2 | info.slc786@gmail.com | Zia Rahim | +93799035380 | General Trader Medical lap equipment Electronic items Car Rental/Shuttle bus service |
General Traders | Tamadon Logistic Services | Parwan 3 Square, Haidari Plaza 4th Floor, Kabul | tamadonlogisticservice@gmail.com | Matiullah | +93777154444 +93 765845971 | General Trader Electronic items (AC) Generator and spare part |
General Traders | Baheer Printing and Packaging Co | Opposite of Hanzala Masque, Shar-e-Naw | md@baheer.af | Sherbaz Kaminzada | +93782226546 | Textbook/ Printing services |
General Traders | Ahmad Printing Press | Office No.1, Site A, Juma Muhammad Muhammadi Industrial Park, Karte Naw, District 8th | a_p_press@yahoo.com | Abdul Houssain Qarzi | +93799 82 31 93 | Textbook/ Printing services |
General Traders | Roshd Afghan Logistic Services | Office No.3-20, Floor 4th, Mandawi 2nd street, Afghan Market | roshd.afghan@gmail.com | Hedayatulah Enayatzada | +93765295195 | NFI |
General Traders | Winmark Logistic Services | Street 1st, Near to Rabia Balkhi High school | info@winmark.af | Ahmad Sair Shafizada | 202514152 | Education Kit, PSS Kit and NFI |
General Traders | Appachi Logistic services | House No.5, Street 2nd, Haji Yaqoob Square, Shar-e-Naw | appachi.logistic@gmail.com | Ahsanullah Rahimi | +937765602055 | NFI and education Kit |
General Traders | World Black Star Logistic Services | Blosoom Street Shahre Naw | info@worldblackstar.com | Mohammad Paiman | +93798054490 | Car Rental/Shuttle Bus service |
Quality and Safety Assurance (Lab analysis) | Control union | Street # 2nd Qalai Fatullah Kabul Afghanistan | fkohistani@controlunion.com | Marc Alain | +93777242826 | Superintendent and Inspection services |
Quality and Safety Assurance (Lab analysis) | Kabul Ideal Consultancy Services | 3rd Street Qala e Fathullah, Kabul – Afghanistan | Khalil.aman@ciscoltd.com | Khalil Ahmad Khalili | +93788780710 | Superintendent and Inspection services |
Quality and Safety Assurance (Lab analysis) | COGECO Asia Consultancy Services | Lane 2 Block 9 District 12 Kabul, Afghanistan (1218) |
habib.sahak@cogecoasia.com | Habib Sahak | +93700230930 | Superintendent and Inspection services |
Plastic Bag (PP Bags) supplier | Tak Plast Plastic Industries Co | Susan 7, Phase 4, Herat Industrial Park, Herat Afghanistan | Sayed Naeem Sadat | +93780303076 | PP. Bag production | |
Plastic Bag (PP Bags) supplier | Sayed Jamal Co. Ltd. | Beside Bakhtar Industry Oil Pump, n | saiedjamal_7co@yahoo.com | sayed Jamal | +9370506260 +9370502135 |
PP. Bag production |
Plastic Bag (PP Bags) supplier | Hamed farhad Industrial Company (Roshan Plast Manufacturing) | Herat , Afghanistan | hamedfarhad.industrial@gmail.com | Haji Habibullah Najm | +93799275250 | PP. Bag production |
Plastic Bag (PP Bags) supplier | Nangarhar Sheen Pasarly Agriculture and Livestock Co | Joy Haft, zones, Jalalabad , Nangarhar , Afghanistan |
armaan.dawa;atzao98@gmail.com |
Hamid Dawlatzai | 0729549711, 770000802 788888476 | Agriculture and Polymers |
Accommodation and Conference Facility | Tourism Promotion Services Afghanistan Ltd (Kabul Serena) | Kabul Serena Hotel, Froshgah Street, Kabul Afghanistan | Ahmad Haris Nayab | +93799654679 0799654000 | Accommodation and conference facilities | |
Accommodation and Conference Facility | Park Star Hotel | Shar-e-Now, Ansari Square, Behind Kabul City Center | Abdul Waris Farahmand | +93777220221 | Accommodation and conference facilities | |
Accommodation and Conference Facility | Safi land mark Hotel & Suites | Charahi Ansari Kabul, Afghanistan |
reservation@safilandmarkhotelsuites.com |
Mukhtar Yousofi | +93202203131
+93796434841 +93766555901 +93766555902 |
Accommodation and conference facilities |
Accommodation and Conference Facility | Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant | Zanbaq Square Anqara Cadysa, Opposite Turkish Embassy | S.Farhad | +93202313131 +93791701111 |
Accommodation and conference facilities | |
Medical and Lap Equipment | Aria Medequip Pvt Ltd | Opp Ghazi High School, Karti Char | sales@ariamedequip.com | Niaz Mohammad Akbar | +93797 761 918, 0093 20 2503131 | Medical equipment & supplies |
Medical and Lap Equipment | Dk-German Medical Diagnostic Center Afghanistan | Share Now | info@medical-kabul.com | Eishaq Behzad | +93706060141 | Medial Services |
Medical and Lap Equipment | Sina Medical Co LTD | 3rd Floor Hotel Parwan, Kahkashan Market, Khairkhana, Kabul, Afg | shuja.aria@gmail.com | Mahmood Aria, Mahmood Aria | +93786734343 | Medical equipment & supplies |
Medical and Lap Equipment | Dunya Afghanistan Logistics and Supplies Services | House # 47, Street # 4, Taimani Project,
District # 4, Kabul-Afghanistan |
donya.logistic.services@gmail.com | Shah Mohammad Karizwal | +93729555333 | General Logistics (PPEs, COVID19 items) |
Medical and Lap Equipment | Nawi Pamir Aqdas Trading Co Ltd | Hotel Parwan, Khairkhana | pamir.aqdaspharma@gmail.com | Afsar | +93776171717 | Medical equipment |
Medical and Lap Equipment | City Medical Lab & Diagnostic Center | Kabul | Abdul Wakil Muttawakil | +93786686864 | Medical Services (Labs) |
5 Afghanistan Annexes
For more information, please contact LCA.Global@wfp.org.