Lao People's Democratic Republic
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Country Name |
Laos |
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Official Country Name |
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
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Assessment Details |
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From |
01 January 2023 |
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To |
31 December 2023 |
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Name of Assessor |
Lao Supply Chain Team |
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Title and Position |
- |
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Contact |
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Table of Contents
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 1 Country Profile
Generic Information
Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, commonly referred to by its colloquial name of Muang Lao, is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. Located at the heart of the Indochinese peninsula, Laos is bordered by Myanmar and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the southeast, and Thailand to the west and southwest. Most of the western border of Laos is demarcated by the Mekong River and shares a 1,835 km border with Thailand. The eastern border with Vietnam extends for 2,337 km, mostly along the crest of the Annamite Chain, and serves as a physical barrier between Vietnam and states of Laos and Thailand. Laos shares a 535 km southern border with Cambodia. In the north, the country is bounded by a mountainous 508-kilometre border with China and shares the 236-kilometre-long Mekong River border with Myanmar. The topography of Laos is largely mountainous, with the Annamite Range in the northeast and east and the Louangphabang Range in the northwest, among other ranges typically characterized by steep terrain. Elevations are typically above 500 metres with narrow river valleys and low agricultural potential. This mountainous landscape extends across most of the north of the country, except for the plain of Vientiane and the Plain of Jars in the Xiengkhouang Plateau. The southern "panhandle" of the country contains large level areas in Savannakhet and Champasak provinces that are well suited for extensive paddy rice cultivation and livestock raising. Much of Khammouan province and the eastern part of all the southern provinces are mountainous. Together, the alluvial plains and terraces of the Mekong and its tributaries cover only about 20% of the land area.
Laos has a tropical monsoon climate, with a pronounced rainy season from May through October, a cool dry season from November through February, and a hot dry season in March and April. Generally, monsoons occur at the same time across the country, although that time may vary significantly from one year to the next. Rainfall varies regionally, with the highest amounts — 3,700 millimeters (145.7 in) annually — recorded on the Bolovens Plateau in Champasak province. City rainfall stations have recorded that Savannakhet averages 1,440 millimeters (56.7 in) of rain annually; Vientiane receives about 1,700 millimeters (66.9 in), and Louangphabang receives about 1,360 millimeters (53.5 in). Temperatures range from highs around 40 °C (104 °F) along the Mekong in March and April to lows of 5 °C (41 °F) or less in the uplands of Xiengkhouang and Phongsaly in January.
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Basic facts |
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Official name |
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
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Capital |
Vientiane |
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Official Language |
Lao |
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Legislature |
National Assembly |
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Government |
One-party state |
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Ethnic groups |
Lao 54%, Khmou 11 %, Hmong 10% and other 25% |
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Religions |
Buddhism 66.8%, Christianity 1.7%, Others 31.5% |
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Country size (Km2) |
236,800 |
https://laosis.lsb.gov.la/main.do (Lao Statistics Bureau, 2022) |
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Population density (per Km2) |
33 |
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Border countries |
5 countries; China (508 km), Cambodia (535 km), Vietnam (2,337 km), Myanmar (236 km), Thailand (1,835 km) |
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Exports |
US$8,421 million (2022 est.); wood, pulp wood, textiles, clothing, coffee, vegetable product, electricity, metals, corn and rubber. |
https://laosis.lsb.gov.la/main.do (Lao Statistics Bureau, 2022) |
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Imports |
US$6,858 million (2022 est.); oil, machinery and equipment, vehicles, iron and steel, telecommunication equipment, beverages and cement. |
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Agricultural products |
Rice, corn, starchy roots, soybean, peanut, vegetables, mung bean, tobacco, cotton, sugarcane, coffee, tea, water buffalo, cow, pig, goat, sheep, fish and poultry. |
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General information |
Source / Year |
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Population |
7,443,000 |
https://laosis.lsb.gov.la/main.do (Lao Statistics Bureau, 2022) |
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Population growth rate |
2.48% |
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GDP growth rate |
4.42% |
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GDP per capita |
$ 1,901 |
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Population under poverty line |
18.3% |
Lao PDR Poverty Profile and Poverty Assessment 2020 World Bank Group
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Other comments |
Laos is a landlocked nation. The population is ethnically varied and 39% urban, 61% rural. Lao PDR intends to leave the list of least developed countries in 2026. Agriculture employs 58% of the workforce. 11 percent in the manufacturing sector and 31 percent in the service sector |
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Useful information |
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Time Zone (GMT +/-) |
+ 7 |
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Currency |
Kip (LAK) |
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Telephone dialling code |
856 (plus 21 for landlines and 20 for mobiles) |
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Driving (left / right) |
Right hand side |
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Visa requirements and costs |
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Money parity and inflation |
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Exchange rate – USD = Local Currency |
Rate of inflation (Y.O.Y) |
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30 November 2023 |
1.00 USD = 20,665 LAK |
(25.24%) www.bol.gov.la |
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Administrative Divisions
There is 1 capital, 17 provinces, and 148 districts. The new province, Xaisomboun province, was established on 13 December 2013. Provinces are further divided into districts and then villages.
Logistics Performance Index
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) is an interactive benchmarking tool created to help countries identify the challenges and opportunities they face in their performance on trade logistics and what they can do to improve their performance. According to the latest report Global Rankings 2023 | Logistics Performance Index), https://lpi.worldbank.org/international/global , Laos is currently ranked 115. The index ranges from 1 to 5, with a higher score representing better performance.
National Strategy for Logistics
Logistical improvements are part of the government’s strategic development plan to transform the landlocked country into a land-link. The Lao government has increased its budget allocation to infrastructure development and signed bilateral and multi-lateral agreements with its neighbors aimed at improving and facilitating logistics in the country – recent agreements include: the Great Mekong Sub-Regional Cross-Border Transport Facilitation Agreement (GMS Cross-Border Transport Facilitation Agreement (CBTA)), the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Services, and the Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-border Paperless Trade for the Asia Pacific Region. These agreements aim to facilitate issues such as cross-border movement of vehicles, container customs regimes, driving licenses, road traffic regulations, licenses for transport operators, border-crossing and transit facilities and services.
The agreement on facilitation of cross-border paperless trade for the Asia Pacific Region aims at promoting cross-border paperless trade by enabling exchange and mutual recognition of trade-related data and documents in electronic form and facilitating interoperability among national and sub-regional Single Windows and/or other paperless trade systems, for the purpose of making international trade transactions more efficient and transparent while improving regulatory compliance. Laos has also become a member of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific (UNESCAP) Dry Ports project, which has set aside nine locations for international logistics parks in the country; these include Huoayxai in Bokeo, Nateuy in Luang Namtha, Xay in Oudomxay, Luang Prabang province, Thanalaeng in Vientiane, Lak Xao in Borikhamxay, Thakhaek in Khammuan, Xeno in Savannakhet, and Vangtao in Champassak. Logistics improvements are underway in those nine locations including Thanalaeng which is in ongoing negotiations for investment collaborations with Japan under a Private-Public Partnership (PPP), while Savannakhet recently opened for service.
There are total 2,816 km of Asian Highways linked to bordering countries; these include AH 3: Houyxay-Nateay (206 km), AH11: Vientiane - Pakse-Veunkham (853 km), AH12: Thanaleng – Boten (679 km), AH13: Muang Ngeun- Oudomxai (340 km), AH15: Ban Lao-Lak 20-Namphao (132 km), AH16: Savannaket-Ngommalad-Naphao (146 km), AH131: Thakhek-Ngammalad-Namphao (146 km) and AH132: Phiaphay- Samakkhixay-Phoukeua (Lao-Vietnam border 218 km). There is only AH3 and AH16 have road bearing capacity maximum 50 tonnes. The other AH needs to be upgraded
To ensure that the Public Works and Transport sector becomes a Spearhead, safe and sustainable. The Government has defined the vision for logistic transportation of Lao PDR until 2030 as follows:
“Highly effective and efficient connectivity services, domestic freight transport and logistics is competitive and sustainable”.
the Government has set the overall directions for the development of logistic, such as:
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define the collection and distribution points in each region that connect with the neighbouring countries, and the connection points to secure and facilitate 2 ways cargos which will focus on construction of international logistics Parks in 3 areas: Vientiane Capital City, Luang Namtha and Savannakhet and construction of 6 regional logistic parks along Laos -Vietnam and Laos - Thailand borders;
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Improve domestic transport businesses, especially freight transport and logistics companies by strengthening company models allowing them to improve services and capabilities to compete with foreign firms and link with international transport companies along with improving the transport association;
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Open more logistics transport businesses to make services highly competitive and able to connect with local and international markets while building high credibility and confidence amongst domestic and foreign consumers;
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Create and improve administrative authority and enhance logistics business for rapid development so they are able to integrate internationally and improvement of coordination mechanisms to address obstacles at each stage of the logistics process such as: custom clearance, infrastructure, international goods transport, efficiency of public and private logistic services, and also create the inspection and monitoring system and providing the services according to schedule set;
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:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laos
https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/LAO
(*note - this is a paid service)
Humanitarian Info
http://www.wfp.org/countries/
http://www.unocha.org/where-we-work/all-countries
Facts and Figures
Wolfram Alpha information on Laos
World Bank information on Laos
World Population Review information on Laos
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 1.1 Humanitarian Background
Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
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Natural Disasters |
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Drought |
Yes |
Laos is vulnerable to prolonged droughts. Laos experienced two considerable droughts in 2003 to 2019. In 2019, Laos is experienced a severe drought due to a combination of little rainfall and elevated temperatures. |
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Earthquakes |
Yes |
One fourth of the area of Lao PDR is considered to be a high-risk zone for earthquakes, and more than 30% of the country is located in a moderate earthquake hazard zone (NDMC, 2010). However, no significant earthquake related disasters have been reported in the past (JICA, 2015). |
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Epidemics |
Yes |
Common epidemics in Laos is the dengue outbreak. Recently outbreak happened in 2013 which more than 43,000 cases and 95 mortalities |
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Extreme Temperatures |
No |
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Flooding |
Yes |
Since the mid 1960’s Lao has experience 25 floods ranging in magnitude, economic loss, and mortality rates. Most vulnerable areas of the country are the low-lying flood plains along the Mekong River and its major tributaries in the central and southern parts of Lao PDR (Government of the Lao PDR, 2011) |
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Insect Infestation |
Yes |
Lao experienced thousands of crops (corn, job-tear, and upland rice) destroyed in the Northern provinces due to the yellow-spined bamboo locust outbreaks in the country and major outbreak that began in 2014
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Mudslides |
No |
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Volcanic Eruptions |
No |
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High Waves / Surges |
No |
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Wildfires |
No |
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High Winds |
No |
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Other Comments |
Climate-related disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity across the globe. In Laos, flooding severely affected 12 provinces in 2013, resulting in 25 deaths, impacting over 350,000 people and causing millions of dollars in damages (IOM, 2016).
The major natural hazards in Lao PDR include: floods, drought, storms, disease outbreaks and epidemics, and agricultural pests and rodent infestations. In the last five years, the country has experienced a number of hazards, including:
• Floods in 2008, 2009, and 2011 which affected approximately 241,190 people; • Flash flooding in 2011 which affected 430,000 people; • Rodent infestations in Northern Laos in 2008, estimated to have affected 85,000 - 140,000 people; and • Tropical storm Ketsana in 2009 which affected approximately 128,890 people across four provinces. Other potential hazards include forest and land fires and earthquakes. According to the National Economic Research Institute, more than 30 earthquakes occurred in Northern Laos between 2009 and 2011, although the number of affected persons is not known. (Risk and Vulnerability Survey 2012/13 Analysis Report, May 2013, http://www.fao.org/3/a-at537e.pdf)
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Man-Made Issues |
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Civil Strife |
No |
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International Conflict |
No |
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Internally Displaced Persons |
No |
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Refugees Present |
No |
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Landmines / UXO Present |
Yes |
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) |
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Other Comments |
Man-made hazards include unexploded ordinances (UXOs), deforestation, hazards related to commercial and industrial growth, and economic shocks such as price fluctuations or market access. UXOs continue to remain in the ground, maiming and killing people, and hindering socio-economic development and food security. According to statistics of UXO Lao, there are around a hundred UXO victims a year. See the UXO Lao website: www.uxolao.org
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For a more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters Country Profile.
Seasonal Effects on Logistics Capacities
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Seasonal Effects on Transport |
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Transport Type |
Time Frame |
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Primary Road Transport |
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Secondary Road Transport |
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Rail Transport |
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See 2.4 Railway Assessment |
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Air Transport |
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Airport can be accessed whole year round |
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Waterway Transport |
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Laos is a land-locked country, and therefore relies on its neighbours Vietnam and Thailand for seaport services. Road transport is the predominant mode of freight transportation in the country, accounting for over 96% of the total freight transported. 13,997 km out of a total road network length of 59,647 km are paved with asphalt, concrete, or bitumen. 76% of the total road length is comprised of gravelled and earthen roads, of which nearly half are inaccessible during the rainy season.
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Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling
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Activity Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
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Storage |
October- November |
Harvest season of rice, corn and maize |
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Handling |
October-November |
Harvest season of rice, corn and maize |
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Other |
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Rice is the major crop grown in the country and accounts for over 80 percent of the total cultivated
areas. The major cultivation season is the wet (rainfed) paddy, which stretches from May to December, and normally accounts for almost 90 percent of the country’s annual paddy production. In the peak seasonal of storage and labour required in Laos is there might be some shortage of the labour to work in the loading and unloading areas.
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
Government
National coordination and key partners
The Centre Disaster Management Committee (CDMC) is shared by Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and membered by representatives from several ministries. The CDMC has its secretariat at the Department for Social Welfare in the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. The Committee’s duties include the following:
i) Endorse strategic plans and action plans, and draft various legislation on disaster management;
ii) Lead the coordination for protection and response to disasters across the country;
iii) Encourage ministries and local authorities to implement plans on disaster management;
iv) Urgently inform the Government on the status, severity and losses of lives and assets of the people when a disaster occurs and propose an immediate response plan for funding approval to respond to immediate and urgent needs; and
v) Lead the implementation and cooperation with foreign, international and Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) that are able to build capacity in disaster management.
Provincial, district, and village structures
Laos provincial and district Government offices have established Provincial and District Disaster Management Committees (P/DDMC). P/DDMCs implement Disaster Risk Management at sub-national and district levels, as they channel information and resources and establish links between national objectives, provincial priorities and local needs. As the coordinating body for DRM in provinces and districts, the P/DDMCs are responsible for preparing a Provincial or District Disaster Management Plan addressing both DRR and emergency response.
These plans include the identification of a hazards/risk profile for the province/district; the formulation of required resources for preventive and mitigatory action; planning of emergency, recovery and restoration operations; and the production of damage and loss assessments. The PDMC is further expected to monitor hazards, risks, disaster threats and the conditions of vulnerable populations within their region, and conduct vulnerability analyses on emerging disaster-prone areas. The committees should identify and communicate training needs, conduct trainings and raise public awareness. The committees are also responsible for mobilizing and coordinating all interventions by other agencies in their province to ensure that disaster management fully reflects national priorities and guidelines. At the village level, DRM is employed through Village Disaster Protection Units (VDPU), which have already been established in a small number of communities. The village committee (led by a traditional village leader) is responsible for preparing DRM plans and procedures based on location-specific risk and vulnerability analysis and comprehensive hazard mapping for their respective locations. In case of an emergency, village committees have the operational responsibility to ensure that support is provided to the most affected households.
For information on Laos Government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
HUMANITARIAN COMMUNITY
Various United Nations agencies’ country representations play a crucial role in technically and financially supporting the Lao Government in DRM programmes, in addition to responding to humanitarian crises. They participate in several fora, sharing information and experiences and addressing issues such as natural disasters, climate change, food security and environmental protection.
The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) is responsible for ensuring the coordination of activities between various government ministries and the humanitarian agencies working in Lao PDR to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies and disasters. The IASC is employed by several country teams, including UN agencies, international NGOs and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. These teams focus on different components in emergency response actions (Humanitarian Country Team, Inter-Cluster Coordination Group, Emergency Task Force, the Information Management Network and Provincial Focal Points) and cover various thematic areas (Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Food Security, Nutrition, Education, Shelter, Protection, Early Recovery, Logistics, Information, Communications and Technology).
For information on Laos Humanitarian Agency contact details, please see the following link: 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 1.2 Regulatory Departments & Quality Control
The Food & Drug Department
Any individual, commercial company, or agency wishing to import, or export food products must obtain in advance a permit from the Food Control Division under the Food and Drug Department of the Ministry of Health. Each province has a food and drug division at the provincial Ministry of Health offices. The importer must use the prescribed form and the application must be accompanied by a number of supporting documents that will enable the Ministry of Health to assess the product. These documents may include an Analysis Certificate or other certificates, which are usually listed on the application form but, if in doubt, you should seek guidance from the relevant department of the Ministry of Health. Once the Import Permit has been issued, the document must be presented to Customs and to the Ministry of Health Inspector at the border when importing the goods. The importer then proceeds with the normal import procedure.
When the goods arrive at the border the importer or his authorized agent must present himself or herself to the Ministry of Health Officer who will check the documents and will carry out a physical inspection of the products to allow the consignment to be cleared.
Detailed guidelines and forms for import and export can be obtained from the Lao PDR Trade Portal - http://www.laotradeportal.gov.la/ or the department website http://www.fdd.gov.la/
Standards & Standards Organizations
There is the curtain standard that you need to follow when import-export or transit goods. There are 250 voluntaries ‘Lao National Standards’ that businesses and traders operating in Laos can choose to apply to the products they deal in. Procedures for applying the National Standards are provided for in the Law on Standardization and the PM Decree to Implement the Law on Standardization. https://www.laotradeportal.gov.la/index.php?r=SearchMeasures/standard
Conformity Assessment: Conformity assessment available as per Law on Standardization 55/NA
Product Certification: Product certification available as per Law on Standardization 55/NA
Accreditation: A accreditation bodies available as per Law on Standardization 55/NA
http://www.laotradeportal.gov.la/kcfinder/upload/files/Law_on_Standardization_English_2014.pdf
Labelling and Marking: According to regulation 027/CFDC, all food imported into Laos for consumer use must be labelled in accordance with Food and Drug Control Department requirements. In practice, this requirement is not always enforced.
Department of Standards and Metrology: Department of Intellectual Property. http://www.laotradeportal.gov.la/index.php?r=site/displayb&id=220
Agreement on Trade and Transport Facilitation
Laos became a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2013, and is working towards meeting the requirements of the ASEAN Economic Community.
The following countries have granted Generalized System of Preference (GSP) status to Laos: Canada, Japan; Australia (no import tax); European Union; South Korea; Norway and Switzerland.
Presently, the border trade in the Lao PDR consists of 31 international checkpoints for entering by air and by land and water. Lao PDR has entered into a joint venture agreement with Joint Commission in 16 countries, namely Vietnam, Thailand, Cuba, Cambodia, Myanmar, Russia, Mongolia, India, EU, China, Indonesia, the United States, Malaysia, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Brunei, and Republic of Korea.
Customs Department
Lao Customs is the customs authority of Laos, with the responsibility of governing and overseeing the flow of goods, people and vehicles into and out of Laos; operating customs offices; and collecting import and export duty fees.
Lao customs is composed of the Customs Department, Customs Offices at the local level, Border Customs ports and Mobile Customs Units. Lao Customs operates regional offices in most towns and cities, including offices located in Attapeu, Bokeo, Bolikhamsai, Champassack, Huaphanh, Khammuane, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Oudomxay, Phongsaly, Saravanne, Savannnakhet, Sekong, Vientiane Municipality, Vientiane Province, Xayaboury, Xaysomboune Special Zone and Xieng Khouang.
For more information on regulatory departments and quality control laboratories’ contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.3 Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 1.3 Customs Information
Customs Information
The import and export processes are mainly governed by the 2011 Decree on import and export of Goods and by various regulations, such as the 1991 Regulation on the establishment and activities of import-export businesses, the 2000 Regulation regarding the control of goods before importation and 2021 Agreement on temporary import, temporary export, Import of protection goods for export.
Duties and Tax Exemption
For contact information regarding government custom authorities, please follow the link below: 4.1 Government Contact List
Tax Exemption is governed by Tax law that issued by National Assembly. Tax obligations are exempted and allowed to deduct for the international treaties, operations based on provision determine in the law on investment promotion, national project, government proposal for special exemption in the case of force majeure or national disaster including storm, widespread of diseases, flooding, drought, earthquake, fire, and other caused significant damages.
Emergency Response:
The Lao PDR government has been facilitating the import of humanitarian aid for an extended period of time. All humanitarian aid projects/programs are required to have the appropriate level of Government approval and are subject to certain controls. In general, all goods classified as humanitarian assistance or as grant aid are eligible for tax exemption as mentioned above.
In the circumstance of an emergency, all humanitarian aid organizations can liaise with relevant Disaster Management Committee or the Central Disaster Management Committee and this committee will decide if any special customs measures and exemptions would apply.
In the following table, state which of the following agreements and conventions apply to the country and if there are any other existing ones
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Ratified by Country? (Yes / No) |
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WCO (World Customs Organization) member |
Yes 16 Jan 07 |
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Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention |
No |
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OCHA Model Agreement |
Yes |
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Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) |
No |
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Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration) |
No |
Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response):
Exemption from Customs duties and other obligations are also available for diplomatic missions, for goods imported under a government investment promotion scheme. Goods eligible for exemptions include humanitarian assistance; grant aid from foreign countries; goods and vehicles for diplomatic missions; goods and vehicles by approved international organizations or international non-governmental organizations; samples and items for scientific research that are not of a commercial nature; goods brought into and out of special economic zones and specific economic zones, etc.
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Organizational Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status |
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United Nations Agencies |
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A request for Tax Exemption status must be sent to respective Ministry/Department |
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Non Governmental Organizations |
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NGO’s must be registered with the relevant Government authority, depending on their scope of work. They need to sign a MOU or LOU with the respective Ministry/Department to carry out their intended project activities and acquire a permit/license to import cargo. A request for Tax Exemption status must be sent to the relevant ministry where the NGO has registered. |
Exemption Certificate Application Procedure:
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Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure |
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Generalities (include a list of necessary documentation) |
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Application letter for duty exemption, invoice, Packing list, B/L, relevant certificates |
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Process to be followed (step by step or flowchart) |
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Non-Food Items The importing organization or agency is required to submit (well in advance), a written notification of arrival and application for exemption (indicating details of the commodities) to the relevant partner government ministry (usually the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of International Organizations). Depending on the nature of the good, the ministry may seek internal approvals (e.g. protocol department) or supporting documentation from another ministry (e.g. Ministry of Transport for Vehicles). The partner ministry will then issue a request for tax exemption addressed to the Lao Customs Department. Reference may be made to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the humanitarian organization or agency and the partner ministry. The request for tax exemption is presented to Customs together with the declaration form and all supporting documents: Commercial Invoice; Bill of Lading or Air Waybill; Packing List; Certificate of Origin, etc. The rest of the process will follow the general procedure outlined above (see General Import Procedure). Food Commodities The organization or agency wishing to import food products and fortified rice must present various documents to the Department of Food and Drug of the Ministry of Health in order to obtain an Import Permit – before the Customs Declaration Process. The application must be accompanied by a number of supporting documents that will enable the Ministry of Health to assess the product. These documents may include an Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Certificate of Origin, or any other certificates. Once the Import Permit has been issued, it must be presented to Customs and to the Ministry of Health Inspector at the border when importing the goods. The importer then proceeds with the normal import procedure. When the goods arrive at the border the import or his authorized agent must present himself to the Ministry of Health Officer who will check the documents and will carry out a physical inspection of the products to allow the consignment to be cleared.
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Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
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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 |
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Invoice |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
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AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
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Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
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Packing Lists |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
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Other Documents |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
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Additional Notes |
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Customs Clearance
General Information
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Customs Information |
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Document Requirements |
All goods imported into Laos must be declared and duty is payable on them unless they are covered by an exemption or a suspension. A declaration is made by submitting a duly completed and signed ACDD form (ACDD (http://www.laotradeportal.gov.la/index.php?r=SearchForms/view&id=9)) A declaration must be submitted within 15 days from the date of lodgement with Customs of the transport documents (e.g. manifest) notifying Customs of the arrival of the cargo. |
|
Embargoes |
None |
|
Prohibited Items |
Import or export goods subject to prohibition of import and export unless authorized by the Government of Lao PDR; Import or export goods subject to licensing prior to obtaining a license and import or export goods subject to the requirements on sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS) or technical regulations (TBT) prior to being controlled or certified the SPS and technical regulations (TBT). |
|
General Restrictions |
In February 2010, the Lao government launched the Decree on Import and Export Licensing procedures of Controlled Goods, No. 180 PMO, in a bid to comply with the World Trade Organization (WTO) and World Customs Organization (WCO) rules. Laos also began implementing the Notification for Goods Subject to Non-Automatic Import and Export Licensing and Goods Subject to Automatic Import and Export Licensing, No 2151/MOIC. For more information, please contact the Department of Import and Export Management: http://www.moic.gov.la/
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Customs Clearance Document Requirements
|
Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
|
|
D&T Exemption Certificate |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
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|
Invoice |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
|
|
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
|
|
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
|
|
Packing Lists |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
|
|
Phytosanitary Certificate |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to both UN and NGO |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
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Other Documents |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN and NGOs |
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Additional Notes |
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Transit Regime
Importers or exporters can import, or export engage in transit shipment of transit goods according to the rights in the import and export and import or export goods subject to licensing after obtaining import or export license from the Import and Export Administration Authorities.
The transit shipment through Lao PDR shall strictly follow the determined routes, entry and departure checkpoints, and timeframe. The transit goods shall be in the same amounts and conditions upon entry and exit from the Lao PDR under the surveillance by Customs officers of Lao PDR.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2 Logistics Infrastructure
Logistics Infrastructure
Road transport is still the preferred mode of transportation, and it is believed that in the foreseeable future, road transport will continue to dominate both freight and passenger traffic. Major transport routes follow the north-south pattern in accordance with the distribution of the population, and with major East-West links to neighbouring countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, and Myanmar.. In 2015, the countries of Lao PDR, Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam all officially approved and implemented the Cross-Border Transport Facilitation Agreement (CBTA). The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by the six countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) during the period leading up to March 2018. Temporary Admission Documents (TADs) allow registered, owned, and/or operated goods and passenger vehicles from a specific country to freely travel on any route and cross any border crossing specified in CBTA Protocol 1. Lao PDR will first restrict transportation into and out of the country to the Boten, Huayxay, Dansavanh, and Savannakhet border checkpoints located along national Routes 3, 9, and 13. Road transport currently carries 78% of passenger traffic (passenger/kilometre) and 96% of freight traffic (ton/kilometer) (MPI Statistics Yearbook 2022, Lao PDR). The Mekong River and its tributaries carry the remaining share of freight (3.73%) along with only 1.62% share of passenger traffic. The volume of airfreight is 0.01% and domestic passenger air transport has reached 1.54% of the demand and plays a crucial role in linking urban areas and otherwise inaccessible parts of the country. A 3.5 km rail link, extending from Nongkai, Thailand to Thanaleng, Vientiane Capital, was opened to traffic in March 2009 - even though it is a very small rail link, it connects with the Thai Railway Network, enabling Lao rail transportation to deep-water seaports in Thailand and beyond. The Lao Thai friendship bridges were constructed to establish a transportation link between Laos and Thailand in a crucial corridor. A 422km high-speed Lao-China rail link from Vientiane Capital to Boten on the Chinese border, with multiple stations along the route, is opened in December 2021. In the first 3 months, the Lao-China railway carried more than 1.7 million passengers and 1.1 million tons of cargo and shared 1.64% of the passenger transport. The implementation of the Laos-China railway, which intersects with the Laos-Thailand railway at the dry port - Laos' comprehensive logistics project - has converted landlocked Laos into a country connected by land routes. The newly opened Vientiane-Vang Vieng 109 km dual carriage expressway has reduced travel time to 1 hour (toll fees are applied along the route) compared to 2-3 hours on the previous route via Route 13. A proposed 137km extension from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang is being considered.
National government activities in the transport sector are undertaken primarily by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). Divisions in MPWT with operational responsibilities are the Department of Civil Aviation, Department of Inland Waterways, Department of Public Works and Transport (DPWT), Department of Roads (DOR), Department of Transport (DOT), and the Railway Authority. The Department for Planning and Cooperation in MPWT is responsible for overall management of development assistance programs. Traffic enforcement is undertaken by the Traffic Police Department (TPD) in the Ministry of Public Security. Urban roads are the responsibility of urban development administration authorities, which are responsible to their provincial governments and, in the case of the Vientiane Urban Development Administration Authority, to Vientiane Prefecture. The Ministry of Finance continues to play a major role in financing transport sector activities through the national budget. A division of DPWT is located in each of the country’s 18 provinces. Each DPWT reports to the governor of the province, with MPWT also providing direction, guidance, and support. DPWTs are, in turn, supported by an office of public works and transport (OPWT) in each district centre in a province
Source: www.lsb.gov.la – ສູນສະຖິຕິແຫ່ງຊາດ
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.1 Port Assessment
Overview
Laos is a landlocked country that relies on seaport services provided by its neighbors, Vietnam and Thailand. Currently, the majority of goods and cargos are imported through Thailand's two main ports, Laem Chabang and Bangkok, as well as Vietnam's Hochiminh City port.
For information on Laos Port Contact details, please see the following link:
4.3 Laos Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.2 Aviation
Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/
The Department of Civil Aviation of Lao PDR is the civil aviation authority of Laos. The agency, a division of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), has its headquarters on the property of the Wattay International Airport in Sikhottabong District, Vientiane Capital.
The Department of Civil Aviation is responsible for policy and planning in civil aviation and for regulatory oversight of technical and safety matters pertaining to aviation and the Lao Airports Authority (LAA). The department has eight divisions in addition to the Lao Airports Authority, which is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Wattay international and domestic airport terminals (Vientiane), two regional airports (Luangprabang and Pakse), and two provincial airports (Louang Namtha and Savannakhet). All other provincial small airports are the responsibility of the provincial governments with the department’s technical consultation.
Laos has 12 airports and 9 smaller airstrips, however not all are operational at the moment. The main airport is Wattay International Airport located in Vientiane Capital. The other minor ones but also important are in Luanprabang, Pakse, Savannakhet, Oudomxay and Luang Namtha. There are limited operations in Saravan, Samnue, and Sayaboury.
Vientiane is the main international gateway, while Louangphrabang and Pakse accept regional traffic and provide customs, immigration, and quarantine services. Another significant provincial airport is Savannakhet. The two regional airports at Luangprabang and Pakse and the Wattay Airport at Vientiane cover international traffic and associated services.
Several international airlines such as Air Asia, Bangkok Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, Thai Airways, Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines provide international services. Direct connections are also available to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Kunming, Guangzhou, Seoul, Busan, Singapore and Siem Reap. For domestic flights, Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway are the main carriers, of which, the national one names Lao Airlines, serving flights to LuangPrabang, LuangNamtha, Muang Xay, Pakse, Phonsavan and Savannakhet. and additional flights are made in the rainy season to selected locations
The state-owned airline, Lao Air, flies 10-seat Cessna aircraft on a regular basis to three remote provinces—Houaphan, Phongsali, and Xayabury. Domestic and international services are provided primarily for tourist traffic.
International and National Airports
|
# |
Location |
Airport Name |
ICAO |
IATA |
Customs |
Runway |
IFR |
Runway (M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Vientiane Capital |
Wattay International Airport |
VLVT |
VTE |
Yes |
Paved |
Yes |
3,000 x 45 |
|
2 |
Luang Prabang province |
Luang Prabang International Airport |
VLLB |
LPQ |
Yes |
Paved |
No |
2,900 x 45 |
|
3 |
Champasack Province |
Pakse International Airport |
VLPS |
PKZ |
Yes |
Paved |
Yes |
2,400 x 45 |
|
4 |
Savannakhet Province |
Savannakhet Airport |
VLSK |
ZVK |
No |
Paved |
No |
1,633 x 38 |
|
5 |
Luang Namtha Province |
Luang Namtha Airport |
VLLN |
LXG |
Yes |
Paved |
No |
1,600 x 30 |
|
6 |
Xieng Khouang Province |
Xieng Khouang |
VLXK |
XKH |
No |
Paved |
No |
1,132 x 24 |
|
7 |
Oudomxay Province |
Oudomxay Airport |
VLOS |
ODY |
No |
Paved |
No |
1,600 x 30 |
|
8 |
Phongsaly Province |
Boun Neua Airport |
|
PCQ |
No |
Paved |
No |
887m |
|
9 |
Houaphan Province |
Sam Neua Airport |
VLSN |
NEU |
No |
Paved |
No |
1,132 x 24 |
|
10 |
Sayaboury Province |
Sayaboury Airport |
VLSB |
ZBY |
No |
Paved |
No |
1,000 x 18 |
|
11 |
Bokeo Province |
Houeisay Airport |
VLHS |
HOE |
No |
Paved |
No |
1,500 x 23 |
|
12 |
Apptapeu Province |
Attapeu International Airport |
VLAP |
AOU |
No |
Paved |
No |
1,850 x 30 |
Other Airfields
|
Location |
Airport Name |
IATA |
|---|---|---|
|
Houaphan Province |
Viengxay Airfield |
VNG |
|
Sayaboury Province |
Xienglom Airfield |
XIE |
|
Vientiane Province |
Vang Vieng Airfield |
VNG |
|
Vientiane Capital |
Khoksa Airfield |
N/A |
|
Khammuane Province |
Thakhek Airfield |
THK |
|
Savannakhet Province |
Seno Airfield |
SND |
|
Savannakhet Province |
Sepon Airfield |
N/A |
|
Saravane Province |
Saravane Airfield |
VNA |
|
Champasak Province |
Khong Island Airfield |
KOG |
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
Registration of Aircraft in Lao PDR is governed by The Law on Civil Aviation Lao PDR - Presidential Decree No. 43/PO. The process is handled by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (Department of Civil Aviation) and involves the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Any aircraft that intends to fly within the airspace of the Lao PDR shall be registered and shall have nationality and registration marks in accordance with the laws of the Lao PDR or of the concerned State.
Aircraft registration in the Lao PDR must be carried out in accordance with the following conditions:
1. The individual registering the aircraft shall be its owner or another individual who has the right to operate such aircraft. This could be, but is not limited to, the following:
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The government of the Lao PDR;
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A Lao citizen;
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An alien, foreign individual, or apatrid who has a principal place of business or permanent residence in the Lao PDR;
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An enterprise, company, or association established in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Lao PDR.
2. Aircraft registered in the Lao PDR shall not be eligible to be registered in another State; likewise, aircraft registered in another State shall not be eligible for registration in the Lao PDR, unless the former registration is cancelled.
When a person or organization has duly registered its own civil aircraft in the Lao PDR, the rights in such aircraft shall be recognized in accordance with the relevant international conventions to which the Lao PDR is a party.
Air traffic services (i.e. the provision of facilitation and control of air traffic, including for overflights over the territory of the Lao PDR) shall be conducted under common regulations throughout the entire country, consistent with regulations of the International Civil Aviation Organisation for ensuring the safe, speedy, and orderly flow of air traffic.
Flight Clearance and Aircraft Entry Requirements
All private and non-scheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for commercial or non-commercial purposes must request clearance at least 15 days prior to departure.
All requests must include. Type of aircraft and registration marks; Radio call and frequency; Name and nationality of pilot and crew members; Complete route of flight; Dates, times of entry and exit from the airspace of Laos; Dates and times of arrival and departure, if landing; Flight altitudes; Reason for flight; Number and nationality of passengers and type and amount of cargo; Name and address of aircraft operator and owner; and type and amount of fuel required.
Request to be submitted to Department of Civil Aviation, Souphanouvong Road P.O. Box 119 Wattay International Airport Vientiane Lao PDR, Tel: +856.2151.3163, AFTN: VLAOYAYX
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.2.1 Wattay International Airport
Airport Overview
Wattay International Airport, known locally as Wattay Airport, is the main airport in Laos. It provides connections to regional centres as well as international destinations across the Asia Pacific region. Located approximately 3 km outside of the country’s capital city of Vientiane, it is easily linked to the national route 13 that passes two international airports in Laos; Luang Prabang Airport in the north and Pakse Airport in the south.
Under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) with the head office on the airport property is responsible for policy and planning in civil aviation and for regulatory oversight of technical and safety matters pertaining to aviation.
The airport is operated by the Airport of Laos (AOL) that provides airport operation and serves as a hub for Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway. AOL operates four international airports and eight domestic airports. The airport has two terminals, which include a new domestic passenger terminal and a new international passenger terminal.
The airport has various ground transportation options available. Both public and private bus transfer services are available. Car rental service counters are available at international arrival hall. Airport taxi services are also available outside the arrival hall. A car park is located in front of the terminals and offers both covered and uncovered parking spaces.
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Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR or Laos) |
|
Province or District |
Vientiane Capital |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Vientiane Capital, 3 KM
|
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Wattay International Airport |
|
Latitude |
17.988322 |
|
Longitude |
102.563256 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
564 feet |
|
IATA Code |
VTE |
|
ICAO Code |
VLVT |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) |
|
Management Contact Person |
+856 21 513 |
|
Open From (hours) |
24/7 23: 00 |
|
Open To (hours) |
24/7 11:00 |
Airport Picture
Source: Final Report on the Project for Technical Support on Continuous Improvement of Vientiane International Airport in the Lao PDR (2022) by Japan International Agency (JICA) and Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT).
The terminal area of the airport is located in the southwest part of the airport. A Lao Airline hangar and office are located at the eastern side of the terminal area. The domestic passenger building is located next to the Lao Airline office, and the international passenger terminal is at the western side of the domestic building. A cargo terminal is located on the western side of the VIP building. There is an area for air traffic control facilities such as a control tower, Lao Air Navigation Service (LANS) office, and power supply substation. A fire station and a small aircraft hangar are located at the western end of the terminal area. Amenities at the terminals include duty-free shops, a post office, banks, ATMs, restaurants, information desks, an internet café, bars and currency exchange counters.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Lao-Japan Airport Terminal Service (L-JATS) is a key ground handling service provider at the airport. In partnership with AOL as a public-private partnership, L-JATS manages and operates the International Passenger Terminal and provides passenger services, ramp services, and security services by a concession agreement with the Ministry of Public Works and Transport.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
To accommodate a recorded growth in air passenger traffic, the airport went through an expansion project for passenger terminal that completed in 2018. In 2019, the airport accommodated 1.76 million international passengers and 578,000 domestic passengers. From 2023, the airport expects to and can accommodate as many as 2.3 million passengers a year.
|
Performance for 2023 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
28,433 |
2,370 |
79 |
|
Total Passengers |
2,336,621 |
194,719 |
6,490 |
|
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
2,000 |
167 |
6 |
|
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
6,000 |
500 |
17 |
|
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
N/A |
N/A |
None |
Air cargo capacity remains small. A handling of both international and domestic cargo including international airmail recorded in 2019 was at 2,000 kg. Air cargo forecast for 2025 is 6,000 kg.
Runways
The airport has a single 3,000 meter long asphalt-paved runway with 45 m in width. It is capable for the taking and landing off large jets such as Boeing 747-400. The approach and departure routes used the priority runway strategy to prevent flying onto the east side of the runway, which was especially important for Thailand and the Vientiane urban area. According to the controller's knowledge, the landing and takeoff ratio of RW31 is 90% to 95%.
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
3,000 m x 45 m |
|
Orientation |
13/31 |
|
Surface |
Asphalt on concrete pavement |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There are 20 aprons in the airport. The apron number 20 which located in the Eastern side and opposite to Air Airline hangar is allocated for Helipad.
|
Helipad #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Present |
Yes |
|
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
No restrictions |
|
Width and Length (m) |
dimensions are not available |
|
Surface |
Asphalt-paved |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
No |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
No |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
|
ILS |
Yes |
|
|
Airport Operating Details
|
Operating Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
Boeing 747-400 |
||
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
Boeing 747-400 |
||
|
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
1,780 |
||
|
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
4,306 m2 |
||
|
Handling Equipment |
|||
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
7 |
|
Max Height (m) |
N/A |
||
|
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
|
Other Comments |
|
||
Customs Guidance
Passenger on arrival:
A traveller or passenger arriving at one of Lao's international airports or border crossing should bring into Laos any personal belongings that do not exceed the amounts permitted. These amounts are listed below:
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All types of alcohol: Not exceeding 2 litres
-
All types of beer: Not exceeding 5 litres
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All types of wine: Not exceeding 3 litres
-
All types of cigarettes: Not exceeding 1 carton (200 cigarettes)
-
All types of cigars: Not exceeding 50 cigars
-
Tobacco leaves: Not exceeding 250 grams
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Perfume or fragrant oils: Not exceeding one item of each
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Precious objects: as specified by Bank of Lao
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Foreign currency: as specified by Bank of Lao
A traveller or passenger is bound by all regulations and requirements concerning the import of foreign or Lao currency, precious objects, archaeological and cultural objects and any other restricted or prohibited goods.
Exemptions from Customs Duties:
Certain categories of goods are exempt from Customs duties. The imported goods/cargo is handled within three days. Below is a brief list of these exemptions.
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Humanitarian assistance
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Goods and vehicles for diplomatic missions
-
Goods and vehicles by approved international organizations or international non-governmental organizations
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Certain kinds of items when changing residence (moving house)
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Civil servants completing their mission, students graduated from abroad and foreigners wishing to have permanent residence that import items in addition to vehicles are exempted from Customs duties for the following items:
- certain items and in certain quantities that are not of a commercial nature
- household items
- goods received from inheritance.
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Gifts of a delegation from overseas on official visits
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Grant aid from foreign countries, borrowing or debt payment of the government
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Goods used for religious purposes (e.g. religious ceremonies, construction of religious sites) that have certified documents from a Buddhist organization or the Lao Front for Construction or the Ministry of Information and Culture
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Goods, weapons and special vehicles to be used for national defense and public security
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Samples and items for scientific research that are not of a commercial nature
-
Under the Law on Investment Promotion the importation of certain categories of goods is subject to exemption or reduction of Customs duties and other obligations.
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Goods brought into and out of special economic zones and specific economic zones
-
Goods sold to outgoing travellers in duty free shops duly authorized by the Ministry of Finance
For more information on customs in LAOS, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
The airport has a combined storage capacity of 4,306 m2. There are three cargo terminals in the airport. One is dedicated to international cargo and is operated by Lao’s courier company, Hung Huang Logistics Co., Ltd (HHL). The other two terminals are operated by domestic airlines, Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway.
The International Cargo Terminal Building, which consists of Terminals 1 and 2, and functions as one terminal, is located to the west of the international passenger building (IPTB). The buildings are operated by HHL, who contracts the operation of Terminal 1 with L-JATS and the operation of Terminal 2 with AOL, respectively.
Terminal 1 has the storage area and a two-story cargo agent office. The storage area has floor space of 1,650 m2 and is divided by a metal fence into two areas for import and export cargos. The x-ray room is located in the center of the building, and the x-ray machine is used for scanning the export goods. The weighing scale for export goods can measure up to one ton. The import section has racks for storing goods. The imported cargo is handled within three days. Terminal 2 has 1,600 m2 total floor area and is used mainly for export cargo storage. There are cool room and dangerous goods storage in the building.
Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway operate their own cargo terminals. Lao Airlines handles international and domestic cargo. The cargo building’s floor area is approximately 840 m2 and there is one x-ray inspection machine. The Lao Skyway cargo terminal handles only domestic cargo. The one-story building is 216 m2 and has one x-ray inspection machine.
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
|
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
USD 160 to USD 250, depending upon the route used. |
|
|
|
Landing USD - $ |
USD 3 per ton up to 20 tons to USD 370 plus USD 5 per ton for weight above 100 tons |
|
|
|
Night Landing USD - $ |
Day hours charges plus 10% of day hour charges |
|
|
|
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
Day hours charges plus 10% of day hour charges |
|
|
|
Parking |
10 % of the landing fee for each 24-hour period after the first hour. |
|
|
|
Handling Charges |
Communications charges of USD 160 for a piston driven aircraft, USD 240 for turboprop, and USD 320 for Jet engine. |
|
|
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
The fuel is transported from Thailand by a special tanker. The fuel facility is operated by Lao State Fuel Company (LSFC), a 100% state-owned company. The fuel is transported by a tanker to the apron. There are three tanks, two of the tanks have a capacity of 600,000 liters and one tank has a capacity of 750,000 liters. Total capacity of the fuel tank is 1,950,000 liters.
The fuel market is regulated by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) that takes decisions on fuel prices based on the fluctuation of world oil price. LSFC is delegated by MOIC to adjust (increase or decrease) oil price in form of writing and disseminate it to all oil companied throughout the country.
The fuel price is updated weekly; please visit the website of Lao State fuel company https://laostatefuel.com/en/jet-fuel.html
|
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
As per mentioned above |
|
Avgas |
As per mentioned above |
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
Information not available
AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES
Information not available
Security
Laos is generally a peaceful country. Although there is no threat from international terrorism, airport security is strong. There is a police presence and the airport authorities have also engaged a private security company. The airport enforces and maintains strict international security checking standards.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.2.2 Houaphanh (Sam Neua) National Airport
Airport Overview
Sam Neua airport known as Nong Khang Airport, is located in the city of Sam Neun (Xamneun), Houaphanh province. Built in 2013 and put into operation in May 2023, the airport’s construction is based on the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). It has reference code 3C (Aerodrome Code 3C) and can accommodate 70-100-seat aircraft, such as ATR 72, Fokker 70, Fokker-100, MA-60, or equivalent. The runway is 2,400 meters long and 30 meters wide.
There are 2 domestic carriers; Lao Airline and Lao Skyway that service the airport. The airport is capable of accommodating 100,000 passengers per year. Houaphanh province is more than 600 km from Vientiane. Previously, it took about 2 days to reach the province from the capital, but now it takes only 1 hour by air.
Picture: Lao News Agency (KPL)
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Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Laos |
|
Province or District |
Houaphanh province |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Xieng Khouang Province/ 243km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Houaphanh or Samneua National Airport |
|
Latitude |
20.418333 |
|
Longitude |
104.066111 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
3569ft/ 1087m |
|
IATA Code |
NEU |
|
ICAO Code |
VLSN |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Civil Aviation, LAO PDR |
|
Management Contact Person |
+856 21 513163 |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1,132 (m) x 24 (m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
04/22 |
|
Runway Surface |
Paved |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
|
Refueling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The fuel is transported by a special tanker from Thailand to Vientiane Capital where is distributed by tankers to domestic airports. The fuel market is regulated by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) that takes decisions on fuel prices based on the fluctuation of world oil price. Lao State Fuel Company (LSFC), a 100% state-owned company, is delegated by MOIC to adjust (increase or decrease) oil prices in the form of writing and disseminate it to all domestic airports.
The LSFC operates jet fuel depots at four airports: Wattay International Airport, Savannakhet Airport, Pakse International Airport, and Luang Prabang International Airport. They provide jet fuel refilling for domestic and international aircraft.
The fuel price is updated weekly; please visit the website of Lao State fuel company https://laostatefuel.com/en/jet-fuel.html
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|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
As per mentioned above |
|
Avgas |
As per mentioned above |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.2.3 Ban Houeisay National Airport
Airport Overview
Houeisay Airport is a small airport situated in the Bokeo province of Laos. There are several airfields in the vicinity, such as Bokeo International Airport, Tachileik Airport, Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport, Chiang Rai Airport, and Xienglom Airport.
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Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Laos |
|
Province or District |
Bokeo province |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Luangnamtha province (173km) Sayaboury province (162km) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Houeisay National Airport |
|
Latitude |
20.2573 |
|
Longitude |
100.437 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
1,380 ft / 421 m |
|
IATA Code |
HOE |
|
ICAO Code |
VLHS |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Civil Aviation, LAO PDR |
|
Management Contact Person |
+856 21 513163 |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1,500 m X 23 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
16/34 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The LSFC operates jet fuel depots at four airports: Wattay International Airport, Savannakhet Airport, Pakse International Airport, and Luang Prabang International Airport. They provide jet fuel refilling for domestic and international aircraft.
The fuel price is updated weekly; please visit the website of Lao State fuel company https://laostatefuel.com/en/jet-fuel.html
|
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
As per mentioned above |
|
Avgas |
As per mentioned above |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.2.4 Luangnamtha National Airport
Luang Namtha National Airport
Photo source: Laostravel.com
Airport Overview
Luang Namtha National Airport (IATA: LXG, ICAO: VLLN) is located the Northern province of Luangnamtha and 6 km south of the city of Luang Namtha. It has a paved runway of 1,600 m in length and 30 m in width, allowing the aircraft, as large as, such as the ATR 72 to use the airport.
There are 2 national carriers, Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway that provide air operation for the airport. The airport is open from 08:00 to 18:00.
The airport is equipped with facilities such as Car Parking, Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Luggage Keeping, Information Desk, Medical Facilities, Prepaid Taxi Booth, Baggage Wrapping, and Gift Shop.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Laos |
|
Province or District |
Luangnamtha province |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Oudomxay Province/ 121km Bokeo Province/ 103km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Luang Namtha National Airport |
|
Latitude |
20.960556 |
|
Longitude |
101.4025 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
1,968 ft/ 600m |
|
IATA Code |
LXG |
|
ICAO Code |
VLLN |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Civil Aviation , LAO PDR |
|
Management Contact Person |
+856 21 513163 |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1,600 (m) x 30 (m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
18/36 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt-paved |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
|
Refueling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The LSFC operates jet fuel depots at four airports: Wattay International Airport, Savannakhet Airport, Pakse International Airport, and Luang Prabang International Airport. They provide jet fuel refilling for domestic and international aircraft.
The fuel price is updated weekly; please visit the website of Lao State fuel company https://laostatefuel.com/en/jet-fuel.html
|
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
As per mentioned above |
|
Avgas |
As per mentioned above |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.2.5 Oudomxai National Airport
Airport Overview
Oudomxay National Airport (IATA: ODY, ICAO: VLOS) is about 1 km on the southeast outskirts of the city of Xay in Oudomxay province. It is easy to reach highways 2E and national route 13.
The only destination to and from the airport is Wattay International Airport where 2 national airlines, Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway provides a daily air operation. The airport is open from 8:00 am to 05:00 pm.
Photo Credit: https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/8420686
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Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Laos |
|
Province or District |
Oudomxay Province |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Luang Prabang Province/ 193km Luang Namtha Province/ 120km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Oudomxay National Airport |
|
Latitude |
20.6826992 |
|
Longitude |
101.9940033 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
1,804 ft / 550 m |
|
IATA Code |
ODY |
|
ICAO Code |
VLOS |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Civil Aviation, LAO PDR |
|
Management Contact Person |
+856 21 513163 |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1,600 (m) x 30 (m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
02/20 |
|
Runway Surface |
Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
|
Refueling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The LSFC operates jet fuel depots at four airports: Wattay International Airport, Savannakhet Airport, Pakse International Airport, and Luang Prabang International Airport. They provide jet fuel refilling for domestic and international aircraft.
The fuel price is updated weekly; please visit the website of Lao State fuel company https://laostatefuel.com/en/jet-fuel.html
|
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
As per mentioned above |
|
Avgas |
As per mentioned above |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.2.6 Luang Prabang International Airport
Airport Overview
Luang Prabang International Airport is located 4 kilometers from the center of Luang Prabang province in northern Laos. It serves as the main gateway for visitors to the country’s tourist attraction in the province which is a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site.
As the country’s second busiest airport, it is an international entry point to the Southeast Asian city and offers regular flights to Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Hanoi and Siem Reap.
The airport has one terminal, used for both domestic and international flights, so getting to and from flights is an easy process. It provides various services, shopping, restaurant, information, currency exchange, ATM and transportation options.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Laos |
|
Province or District |
Luangprabang |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Luangprabang capital |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Luangprabang International Airport |
|
Latitude |
19.897222 |
|
Longitude |
102.160833 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
963 feet |
|
IATA Code |
LPQ |
|
ICAO Code |
VLLB |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Civil Aviation |
|
Management Contact Person |
+856 21 513 163 |
|
Open From (hours) |
24/7 8:00 |
|
Open To (hours) |
24/7 21:00 |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Ground handling service provider is Lao Airlines. The airline handles the loadings and off-loadings of passengers’ belongings from the aircraft to conveyor belt loader by manpower.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List here.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
The airport handles annual air passenger traffic of around 1 million. International passengers are around 700,000 and domestic travellers account for around 300,000. To cope with a huge potential for rapid air passenger traffic, the Lao Ministry of Planning and Investment selected Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) to conduct the feasibility study on the expansion of Luang Prabang International Airport in 2021. If selected for the expansion, KAC plans to build a 55,000-square-meter terminal to separate domestic and international passengers and boost efficiency. The planned expansion would allow the airport to accommodate over 4.61 million passengers per year from the current capacity of 1.2 million passengers. The company also plans to remodel and expand the airport's terminals and runways.
Note: the figures of aircraft movements represent only domestic aircraft movements in the year 2019.
|
Performance for 2019 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
4,238 |
353 |
12 |
|
Total Passengers |
1,000,000 |
83,333 |
2,777 |
|
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
|
|
|
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
|
|
|
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
N/A |
|
|
No information is available on the airport’s cargo capacity.
Runways
The airport has a single 2,900 meter long asphalt-paved runway with 45 m in width. It is capable for the taking and landing off large jets such as ATR 42/72, Airbus A31X/32X.
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2,900 (m) x 45 (m) |
|
Orientation |
05/23 |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway #2 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
Length (m) X Width (m) |
|
Orientation |
|
|
Surface |
|
Helicopter Pad(s)
|
Helipad #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Present |
Yes |
|
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
No restriction |
|
Width and Length (m) |
80 m x 300 m (est.) |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
The airport is equipped with infrastructure that is required for operation of airports and air navigation services. Installation and maintenance is under the supervision of Department of Civil Aviation.
|
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 |
N/A |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
N/A |
|
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 |
No |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
No |
VOR |
Yes |
|
ILS |
Yes |
|
|
Airport Operating Details
|
Operating Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
ATR 42/72, Airbus A31X/32X |
||
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
ATR 42/72, Airbus A31X/32X |
||
|
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
24,000 m2 (est.) |
||
|
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
N/A |
||
|
Handling Equipment |
|||
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
No |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
|
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
|
Other Comments |
The Lao Airlines, the ground handling service provider, uses manpower for the handling of loadings and off-loadings of passengers’ belongings from the aircraft to conveyor belt loader by hands. |
||
Customs Guidance
Customs Department, which is under Ministry of Finance, imposts requirements and regulations for imports and exports. It takes about three days for import and export clearance.
Passenger on arrival:
A traveller or passenger arriving at one of Lao's international airports or border crossing should bring into Laos any personal belongings that do not exceed the amounts permitted. These amounts are listed below:
• All types of alcohol: Not exceeding 2 litres
• All types of beer: Not exceeding 5 litres
• All types of wine: Not exceeding 3 litres
• All types of cigarettes: Not exceeding 1 carton (200 cigarettes)
• All types of cigars: Not exceeding 50 cigars
• Tobacco leaves: Not exceeding 250 grams
• Perfume or fragrant oils: Not exceeding one item of each
• Precious objects: as specified by Bank of Lao
• Foreign currency: as specified by Bank of Lao
A traveller or passenger is bound by all regulations and requirements concerning the import of foreign or Lao currency, precious objects, archaeological and cultural objects and any other restricted or prohibited goods.
Exemptions from Customs Duties:
Certain categories of goods are exempt from Customs duties. The imported goods/cargo is handled within three days. Below is a brief list of these exemptions.
• Humanitarian assistance
• Goods and vehicles for diplomatic missions
• Goods and vehicles by approved international organizations or international non-governmental organizations
• Certain kinds of items when changing residence (moving house)
• Civil servants completing their mission, students graduated from abroad and foreigners wishing to have permanent residence that import items in addition to vehicles are exempted from Customs duties for the following items:
- certain items and in certain quantities that are not of a commercial nature
- household items
- goods received from inheritance.
• Gifts of a delegation from overseas on official visits
• Grant aid from foreign countries, borrowing or debt payment of the government
• Goods used for religious purposes (e.g. religious ceremonies, construction of religious sites) that have certified documents from a Buddhist organization or the Lao Front for Construction or the Ministry of Information and Culture
• Goods, weapons and special vehicles to be used for national defense and public security
• Samples and items for scientific research that are not of a commercial nature
• Under the Law on Investment Promotion the importation of certain categories of goods is subject to exemption or reduction of Customs duties and other obligations.
• Goods brought into and out of special economic zones and specific economic zones
• Goods sold to outgoing travellers in duty free shops duly authorized by the Ministry of Finance
For more information on customs in Laos, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
No information is available on storage facilities
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
Navigation charges indicated below are for international flights. A part from the figures indicated in the table, other handling charges per flight include USD 0.5 for refuelling, USD 50 for aircraft docking service and USD 100 for electricity.
|
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
0 - 7,000 (0 – 7 mt) |
7,001 - 136,000 (7.1-150 mt) |
136,001 and over (150.1 mt and over) |
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
70 |
110 (7 mt to 20 mt) 160 (20 mt to 50 mt) 230 (50 mt to 100 mt) 260 (100 mt to 150 mt) |
300 (150 mt to 200 mt) 350 (200 mt to 250 mt) 357 (250 mt to 300 mt) 410 ( above 300 mt) |
|
Landing USD - $ |
50 |
100 (7 mt to 20 mt) 250 (20 mt to 50 mt) 300 (50 mt to 100 mt) 400 (100 mt to 150 mt) |
500 (150 mt to 200 mt) 600 (200 mt to 250 mt) 700 (250 mt to 300 mt) 800 ( above 300 mt) |
|
Night Landing USD - $ |
N/A |
|
|
|
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
N/A |
|
|
|
Parking |
4 |
12 (7 mt to 20 mt) 30 (20 mt to 50 mt) 60 (50 mt to 100 mt)
|
120 (100 mt to 200 mt) 180 (200 mt to 300 mt) 270 ( above 300 mt) |
|
Handling Charges |
See above |
|
|
Note: overnight parking charge is multiplied by 2 per night.
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
Fuel prices in Laos are regulated by Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) that makes decisions on fuel (all types) prices based on fluctuation of world fuel prices. Lao State Fuel Company (LSFC), a 100% state-owned company, is delegated by MOIC to adjust (increase or decrease) the fuel prices.
Jet A-1 fuel is transported from Thailand by a special tanker that is operated by LSFC. The company does not, however, import Avgas at the time being. LSFC has a jet fuel depot located behind the airport. It serves jet fuel refuel for both domestic and international flights.
Source : https://jet-a1-fuel.com/price/laos, September 16, 2023.
|
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
0.547 |
|
Avgas |
N/A |
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
No information is available on the cargo terminal charges.
AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES
No information is available for the air bridge charge.
Security
Laos is generally a peaceful country. Although there is no threat from international terrorism, airport security is strong. There is a police presence and the airport authorities have also engaged a private security company. The airport enforces and maintains strict international security checking standards.
Laos is recorded in the 46th rank in the 2023 Global Peace Index. It scores 1.770 points in the peace index. In comparison, Iceland is in the 1st rank for most peaceful country with 1.124 points while Afghanistan stands at the last 163th rank receiving 3.448 points.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.2.7 Sayaboury National Airport
Airport Overview
Sayaboury National Airport (IATA: ZBY, ICAO: VLSB) is a small airport in Sayaboury, the capital of Sayabouly (or Sayaboury) province of Laos that borders Thailand in the West. It has an asphalt runway of 990 m in length and 18 m in width. There is only one national carrier, Lao Skyway, providing civil air traffic, including charter flights upon request.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Laos |
|
Province or District |
Sayaboury Province |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Luang Prabang province/ 113km Vientiane Province/ 175km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Sayaboury National Airport |
|
Latitude |
19.243611 |
|
Longitude |
101.709444 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
116 ft / 380 m |
|
IATA Code |
ZBY |
|
ICAO Code |
VLSB |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Civil Aviation, LAO PDR |
|
Management Contact Person |
+856 21 513163 |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1000 (m) x 18 (m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
16/34 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
|
Refueling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The LSFC operates jet fuel depots at four airports: Wattay International Airport, Savannakhet Airport, Pakse International Airport, and Luang Prabang International Airport. They provide jet fuel refilling for domestic and international aircraft.
The fuel price is updated weekly; please visit the website of Lao State fuel company https://laostatefuel.com/en/jet-fuel.html
|
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
As per mentioned above |
|
Avgas |
As per mentioned above |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.2.9. Xiengkhouang National Airport
Airport Overview
Xiengkhouang National Airport (IATA: XKH, ICAO: VLXK) is located in Phonsavanan village of Pek district, a capital city of Xieng Khouang province in the North of Laos. The airport has an asphalt-paved runway with 2,600 m in length and 38 m in width.
It is the main access gateway for tourists visiting the nearby Plain of Jars. There are 2 domestic carriers, Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway operating air traffic from and to Wattay International Airport. The airport is open from 08:00 am to 18:00 pm.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Laos |
|
Province or District |
Xiengkhouang Province |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Luang Prabang Province/ 262km Bolikhamxai Province/ 264km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Xiengkhouang National Airport |
|
Latitude |
19.44015 |
|
Longitude |
103.1684 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
3,586 ft / 1,093 m |
|
IATA Code |
XKH |
|
ICAO Code |
VLXK |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Civil Aviation, LAO PDR |
|
Management Contact Person |
+856 21 513163 |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2,600 (m) x 38 (m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
07/25 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
This is a separate building of Lao Air Force in the same property by which the airport is administered. The air force uses the same runway.
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
|
Refueling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The LSFC operates jet fuel depots at four airports: Wattay International Airport, Savannakhet Airport, Pakse International Airport, and Luang Prabang International Airport. They provide jet fuel refilling for domestic and international aircraft.
The fuel price is updated weekly; please visit the website of Lao State fuel company https://laostatefuel.com/en/jet-fuel.html
|
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
As per mentioned above |
|
Avgas |
As per mentioned above |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.2.10 Savannakhet International Airport
Airport Overview
Savannakhet International Airport is located in Savanakhet province in the South of Laos. It has a concrete runway that measures 1,638 m by 38 m. Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Savannakhet to Vientiane capital, which is Lao Airlines. The aircraft used on this service is the Chinese built Xian MA60 including ATR72 aircraft. Ground handling service is also provided by the airlines.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Laos |
|
Province or District |
Savannakhet |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Kaysonphomviharne |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Savannakhet International Airport |
|
Latitude |
16.556667 |
|
Longitude |
104.759444 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
509 ft 155 m |
|
IATA Code |
ZVK |
|
ICAO Code |
VLSK |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) |
|
Management Contact Person |
+856 21 513 163 |
|
Open From (hours) |
08:00 |
|
Open To (hours) |
18:00 |
Airport Picture
Source: Laos Travel https://laostravel.com/airports-in-laos/
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Lao Airlines manages and operates ground handling service at the airport. The airline handles the loadings and off-loadings of passengers’ belongings from the aircraft to conveyor belt loader by manpower.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Annual air passenger traffic is estimated around 57,600 that consist of 33,600 international passengers and 24,000 domestic passengers.
Note: the figures of aircraft movements, 545 aircrafts, represent only domestic aircraft movements in the year 2019.
|
Performance for 2019 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
545 |
46 |
16 |
|
Total Passengers |
57,600 |
4,800 |
160 |
|
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
|
|
|
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
|
|
|
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
N/A |
|
|
No information in available on cargo capacity.
Runways
The airport has a single 1,638 meter long concrete runway with 38 metres in width. It is capable for the taking and landing off large jets such as ATR 42/72, Airbus A31X/32X.
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1,638 (m) x 38 (m) |
|
Orientation |
04/22 |
|
Surface |
Concrete |
Helicopter Pad(s)
A designated helicopter pad is not visible. With a calculated aircraft parking surface area of 60 m x 70 m, helicopter landing is possible.
|
Helipad #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Present |
Yes |
|
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
No restrictions |
|
Width and Length (m) |
60 m x 70 m (est.) |
|
Surface |
Concrete |
|
Helipad #2 |
|
|---|---|
|
Present |
N/A |
|
Largest Helicopter That Can Land |
N/A |
|
Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
|
Surface |
N/A |
Airport Infrastructure Details
The airport is equipped with infrastructure that is required for operation of airports and air navigation services. Installation and maintenance is under the supervision of Department of Civil Aviation.
|
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 |
N/A |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
N/A |
|
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 |
No |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
No |
VOR |
No |
|
ILS |
No |
|
|
Airport Operating Details
|
Operating Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
ATR 42/72, Airbus A31X/32X |
||
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
ATR 42/72, Airbus A31X/32X |
||
|
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
4,200 m2 (est.) |
||
|
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
N/A |
||
|
Handling Equipment |
|||
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
No |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
|
Loading Ramps |
No |
||
|
Other Comments |
The Lao Airlines, the ground handling service provider, uses manpower for the handling of loadings and off-loadings of passengers’ belongings from the aircraft to conveyor belt loader by hands. |
||
Customs Guidance
Customs Department, which is under Ministry of Finance, imposts requirements and regulations for imports and exports. It takes about three days for import and export clearance.
Passenger on arrival:
A traveller or passenger arriving at one of Lao's international airports or border crossing should bring into Laos any personal belongings that do not exceed the amounts permitted. These amounts are listed below:
-
All types of alcohol: Not exceeding 2 litres
-
All types of beer: Not exceeding 5 litres
-
All types of wine: Not exceeding 3 litres
-
All types of cigarettes: Not exceeding 1 carton (200 cigarettes)
-
All types of cigars: Not exceeding 50 cigars
-
Tobacco leaves: Not exceeding 250 grams
-
Perfume or fragrant oils: Not exceeding one item of each
-
Precious objects: as specified by Bank of Lao
-
Foreign currency: as specified by Bank of Lao
A traveller or passenger is bound by all regulations and requirements concerning the import of foreign or Lao currency, precious objects, archaeological and cultural objects and any other restricted or prohibited goods.
Exemptions from Customs Duties:
Certain categories of goods are exempt from Customs duties. The imported goods/cargo is handled within three days. Below is a brief list of these exemptions.
-
Humanitarian assistance
-
Goods and vehicles for diplomatic missions
-
Goods and vehicles by approved international organizations or international non-governmental organizations
-
Certain kinds of items when changing residence (moving house)
-
Civil servants completing their mission, students graduated from abroad and foreigners wishing to have permanent residence that import items in addition to vehicles are exempted from Customs duties for the following items:
- certain items and in certain quantities that are not of a commercial nature
- household items
- goods received from inheritance. -
Gifts of a delegation from overseas on official visits
-
Grant aid from foreign countries, borrowing or debt payment of the government
-
Goods used for religious purposes (e.g. religious ceremonies, construction of religious sites) that have certified documents from a Buddhist organization or the Lao Front for Construction or the Ministry of Information and Culture
-
Goods, weapons and special vehicles to be used for national defense and public security
-
Samples and items for scientific research that are not of a commercial nature
-
Under the Law on Investment Promotion the importation of certain categories of goods is subject to exemption or reduction of Customs duties and other obligations.
-
Goods brought into and out of special economic zones and specific economic zones
-
Goods sold to outgoing travellers in duty free shops duly authorized by the Ministry of Finance
For more information on customs in Laos, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
No information is available for the storage capacity.
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
Navigation charges indicated below are for international flights. A part from the figures indicated in the table, other handling charges per flight include USD 0.5 for refuelling, USD 50 for aircraft docking service and USD 100 for electricity.
|
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
0 - 7,000 (0 – 7 mt) |
7,001 - 136,000 (7.1-150 mt) |
136,001 and over (150.1 mt and over) |
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
70 |
110 (7 mt to 20 mt) 160 (20 mt to 50 mt) 230 (50 mt to 100 mt) 260 (100 mt to 150 mt) |
300 (150 mt to 200 mt) 350 (200 mt to 250 mt) 357 (250 mt to 300 mt) 410 ( above 300 mt) |
|
Landing USD - $ |
50 |
100 (7 mt to 20 mt) 250 (20 mt to 50 mt) 300 (50 mt to 100 mt) 400 (100 mt to 150 mt) |
500 (150 mt to 200 mt) 600 (200 mt to 250 mt) 700 (250 mt to 300 mt) 800 ( above 300 mt) |
|
Night Landing USD - $ |
N/A |
|
|
|
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
N/A |
|
|
|
Parking |
4 |
12 (7 mt to 20 mt) 30 (20 mt to 50 mt) 60 (50 mt to 100 mt)
|
120 (100 mt to 200 mt) 180 (200 mt to 300 mt) 270 ( above 300 mt) |
|
Handling Charges |
See above |
|
|
Note: overnight parking charge is multiplied by 2 per night.
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
Fuel prices in Laos are regulated by Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) that makes decisions on fuel (all types) prices based on fluctuation of world fuel prices. Lao State Fuel Company (LSFC), a 100% state-owned company, is delegated by MOIC to adjust (increase or decrease) the fuel prices.
Jet A-1 fuel is transported from Thailand by a special tanker that is operated by LSFC. The company does not, however, import Avgas at the time being. LSFC has a jet fuel depot located behind the airport. It serves jet fuel refuel for both domestic and international flights.
Source : https://jet-a1-fuel.com/price/laos, September 16, 2023.
|
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
0.547 |
|
Avgas |
N/A |
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
No information is available for the cargo terminal charges at the time being.
AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES
No information is available on the air bridge charge.
Security
Laos is generally a peaceful country. Although there is no threat from international terrorism, airport security is strong. There is a police presence and the airport authorities have also engaged a private security company. The airport enforces and maintains strict international security checking standards.
Laos is recorded in the 46th rank in the 2023 Global Peace Index. It scores 1.770 points in the peace index. In comparison, Iceland is in the 1st rank for most peaceful country with 1.124 points while Afghanistan stands at the last 163th rank receiving 3.448 points.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.2.11 Champasack (or Pakse) International Airport
Airport Overview
Pakse International Airport is located in the Champasak province of Southern Laos. It is situated around 3km north of Pakse, the capital city of the Champasak province. The airport’s asphalt-paved runway is 2,400 m by 45 m. Both Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway, domestic carriers, operate regular flights to and from Vientiane capital to the airport.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Laos |
|
Province or District |
Champasak |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Pakse |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Pakse International Airport |
|
Latitude |
15.133889 |
|
Longitude |
105.781944 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
351 ft |
|
IATA Code |
PKZ |
|
ICAO Code |
VLPS |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Lao Military/Department of Civil Aviation |
|
Management Contact Person |
+856 21 513 163 |
|
Open From (hours) |
N/A |
|
Open To (hours) |
N/A |
Airport Picture
Source: Peter Kesternich
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Ground handling services at the airport are managed and operated by Lao Airlines. The airline handles the loadings and off-loadings of passengers’ belongings from the aircraft to conveyor belt loader by manpower.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Annual air passenger traffic is estimated around 190,402 that consist of 87,360 international passengers and 103,042 domestic passengers.
Note: the figures of aircraft movements, 2,581 aircrafts, represent only domestic aircraft movements in the year 2019.
|
Performance for 2019 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
2,581 |
215 |
7 |
|
Total Passengers |
190,402 |
15,867 |
529 |
|
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
|
|
|
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
|
|
|
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
N/A |
|
|
No information is available on the airport’s cargo capacity.
Runways
The airport has a single 2,400 meter long asphalt-paved runway with 45 metres in width. It is capable for the taking and landing off large jets such as ATR 72-600, Airbus A320.
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2,400 (m) x 45 (m) |
|
Orientation |
15/33 |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway #2 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
N/A |
|
Orientation |
N/A |
|
Surface |
N/A |
Helicopter Pad(s)
A designated helicopter pad is not visible. With a calculated aircraft parking surface area of 70 m x 170 m, helicopter landing is possible.
|
Helipad #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Present |
Yes |
|
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
No restriction |
|
Width and Length (m) |
70 m x 170 m (est.) |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Helipad #2 |
|
|---|---|
|
Present |
N/A |
|
Largest Helicopter That Can Land |
N/A |
|
Width and Length (m) |
N/A |
|
Surface |
N/A |
Airport Infrastructure Details
The airport is equipped with infrastructure that is required for operation of airports and air navigation services. Installation and maintenance is under the supervision of Department of Civil Aviation.
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
No |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
N/A |
|
Pax Transport to Airfield |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
No |
VOR |
No |
|
ILS |
Yes |
|
|
Airport Operating Details
|
Operating Details |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
ATR 72-600, Airbus A320 |
||
|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
ATR 72-600, Airbus A320 |
||
|
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
11,900 m2 (est.) |
||
|
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
N/A |
||
|
Handling Equipment |
|||
|
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
No |
Max Capacity (MT) |
|
|
Max Height (m) |
|
||
|
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
|
Other Comments |
The Lao Airlines, the ground handling service provider, uses manpower for the handling of loadings and off-loadings of passengers’ belongings from the aircraft to conveyor belt loader by hands. |
||
Customs Guidance
Customs Department, which is under Ministry of Finance, imposts requirements and regulations for imports and exports. It takes about three days for import and export clearance.
Passenger on arrival:
A traveller or passenger arriving at one of Lao's international airports or border crossing should bring into Laos any personal belongings that do not exceed the amounts permitted. These amounts are listed below:
-
All types of alcohol: Not exceeding 2 litres
-
All types of beer: Not exceeding 5 litres
-
All types of wine: Not exceeding 3 litres
-
All types of cigarettes: Not exceeding 1 carton (200 cigarettes)
-
All types of cigars: Not exceeding 50 cigars
-
Tobacco leaves: Not exceeding 250 grams
-
Perfume or fragrant oils: Not exceeding one item of each
-
Precious objects: as specified by Bank of Lao
-
Foreign currency: as specified by Bank of Lao
A traveller or passenger is bound by all regulations and requirements concerning the import of foreign or Lao currency, precious objects, archaeological and cultural objects and any other restricted or prohibited goods.
Exemptions from Customs Duties:
Certain categories of goods are exempt from Customs duties. The imported goods/cargo is handled within three days. Below is a brief list of these exemptions.
-
Humanitarian assistance
-
Goods and vehicles for diplomatic missions
-
Goods and vehicles by approved international organizations or international non-governmental organizations
-
Certain kinds of items when changing residence (moving house)
-
Civil servants completing their mission, students graduated from abroad and foreigners wishing to have permanent residence that import items in addition to vehicles are exempted from Customs duties for the following items:
- certain items and in certain quantities that are not of a commercial nature
- household items
- goods received from inheritance. -
Gifts of a delegation from overseas on official visits
-
Grant aid from foreign countries, borrowing or debt payment of the government
-
Goods used for religious purposes (e.g. religious ceremonies, construction of religious sites) that have certified documents from a Buddhist organization or the Lao Front for Construction or the Ministry of Information and Culture
-
Goods, weapons and special vehicles to be used for national defense and public security
-
Samples and items for scientific research that are not of a commercial nature
-
Under the Law on Investment Promotion the importation of certain categories of goods is subject to exemption or reduction of Customs duties and other obligations.
-
Goods brought into and out of special economic zones and specific economic zones
-
Goods sold to outgoing travellers in duty free shops duly authorized by the Ministry of Finance
For more information on customs in Laos, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
No information is available on storage facilities.
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
Navigation charges indicated below are for international flights. A part from the figures indicated in the table, other handling charges per flight include USD 0.5 for refuelling, USD 50 for aircraft docking service and USD 100 for electricity.
|
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
0 - 7,000 (0 – 7 mt) |
7,001 - 136,000 (7.1-150 mt) |
136,001 and over (150.1 mt and over) |
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
70 |
110 (7 mt to 20 mt) 160 (20 mt to 50 mt) 230 (50 mt to 100 mt) 260 (100 mt to 150 mt) |
300 (150 mt to 200 mt) 350 (200 mt to 250 mt) 357 (250 mt to 300 mt) 410 ( above 300 mt) |
|
Landing USD - $ |
50 |
100 (7 mt to 20 mt) 250 (20 mt to 50 mt) 300 (50 mt to 100 mt) 400 (100 mt to 150 mt) |
500 (150 mt to 200 mt) 600 (200 mt to 250 mt) 700 (250 mt to 300 mt) 800 ( above 300 mt) |
|
Night Landing USD - $ |
N/A |
|
|
|
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
N/A |
|
|
|
Parking |
4 |
12 (7 mt to 20 mt) 30 (20 mt to 50 mt) 60 (50 mt to 100 mt)
|
120 (100 mt to 200 mt) 180 (200 mt to 300 mt) 270 ( above 300 mt) |
|
Handling Charges |
See above |
|
|
Note: overnight parking charge is multiplied by 2 per night.
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
Fuel prices in Laos are regulated by Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) that makes decisions on fuel (all types) prices based on fluctuation of world fuel prices. Lao State Fuel Company (LSFC), a 100% state-owned company, is delegated by MOIC to adjust (increase or decrease) the fuel prices.
Jet A-1 fuel is transported from Thailand by a special tanker that is operated by LSFC. The company does not, however, import Avgas at the time being. LSFC has a jet fuel depot located behind the airport. It serves jet fuel refuel for both domestic and international flights.
Source : https://jet-a1-fuel.com/price/laos, September 16, 2023.
|
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
0.547 |
|
Avgas |
N/A |
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
No information is available on the cargo terminal charges.
AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES
No information is available for the air bridge charge.
Security
Laos is generally a peaceful country. Although there is no threat from international terrorism, airport security is strong. There is a police presence and the airport authorities have also engaged a private security company. The airport enforces and maintains strict international security checking standards.
Laos is recorded in the 46th rank in the 2023 Global Peace Index. It scores 1.770 points in the peace index. In comparison, Iceland is in the 1st rank for most peaceful country with 1.124 points while Afghanistan stands at the last 163th rank receiving 3.448 points.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.2.13 Attapue National Airport
Airport Overview
Attapeu International Airport is located along Route 18B in Saysetha district, about 28 km from Attapeu province, which the airport services. It has one asphalt-paved runway that measures 1,850 m by 30 m. It can support planes having 70-100 seats particularly the ATR 72, Fokker 70, MA-60 and Fokker 100. The 4,300-square-metre terminal can handle 300 passengers per day.
After its construction was completed in 2015, Lao Airlines introduced twice-weekly flights from Vientiane via Pakse on 9 April 2016. The frequency was increased to thrice weekly in July. However, Lao Airlines ended the route in October 2016 because of low passenger numbers. The following January 2017, authorities closed down the airport for the time being.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Laos |
|
Province or District |
Attapue province |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Sekong Province/ 76km Champasak Province/ 173km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Attapue International Airport |
|
Latitude |
14.793056 |
|
Longitude |
107.045278 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
345 ft/105m |
|
IATA Code |
AOU |
|
ICAO Code |
VLAP |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Civil Aviation, LAO PDR |
|
Management Contact Person |
+856 21 513163 |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1,850 (m) x 30 (m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
11/29 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
|
Windsock |
No |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
N/A
|
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
N/A |
|
Avgas |
N/A |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.2.15 Boun Neua National Airport
Airport Overview
This airport, also known as Boun Neua Airport, located in Phôngsali, Laos. There is only one runway at the airport. This airport does not have an ICAO code. Other nearby airfields are Luang Namtha Airport and Oudomxai Airport. This airport serves only Lao Skyway flights to Vientiane, though the schedule may not be listed on their website. Because the desk at Phongsali Airport opens only two hours prior to flights, it is preferable to schedule directly with their offices. Please be aware that flights are frequently canceled due to inclement weather or smog. In this case, the alternative option of land transfer can be considered.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Laos |
|
Province or District |
Boun Neua, Phongsaly Province |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Oudomxai Airport (197km) Luang Namtha Airport (198km) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Boun Neua National Airport |
|
Latitude |
21.647500 |
|
Longitude |
101.900000 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
2953 ft/900 m |
|
IATA Code |
PCQ |
|
ICAO Code |
VLFL |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Civil Aviation , LAO PDR |
|
Management Contact Person |
+856 21 513163 |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
887 (m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
2/20 |
|
Runway Surface |
Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The LSFC operates jet fuel depots at four airports: Wattay International Airport, Savannakhet Airport, Pakse International Airport, and Luang Prabang International Airport. They provide jet fuel refilling for domestic and international aircraft.
The fuel price is updated weekly; please visit the website of Lao State fuel company https://laostatefuel.com/en/jet-fuel.html
|
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
As per mentioned above |
|
Avgas |
As per mentioned above |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3 Road Assessment
Road Network
Laos is a landlocked country, and therefore relies on its neighbours, Vietnam and Thailand, for seaport services.
The Lao Road network is estimated at about 59,647 Km, with only about 23% paved (concrete or tar). In general, more than 60% of the total national roads are classified as in poor or bad condition. Most of the provincial and district roads are inaccessible during the rainy season. It is estimated that more than 40% of villages are 6 kilometer or more from a main road and nearly half are nor accessible during the rainy seasons. Road transport is the most used mode for freight transport, accounting for more than 95 percent of total freight transport.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Distance Matrix
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Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (hours) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|
Oudomxay |
Luangpabang |
Xiengkhuang |
Khammouan |
Savannaket |
Champasak |
Saravan |
Attapue |
|
Vientiane Capital |
11 hours |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vientiane Capital |
|
7 hours |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vientiane Capital |
|
|
7 hours |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vientiane Capital |
|
|
|
6 hours |
|
|
|
|
|
Vientiane Capital |
|
|
|
|
8 hours |
|
|
|
|
Vientiane Capital |
|
|
|
|
|
11 hours |
|
|
|
Vientiane Capital |
|
|
|
|
|
|
12 hours |
|
|
Vientiane Capital |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15 hours |
Road Security
Traveling in Laos is generally safe with exception of some areas in the North where precautions should be taken. UN Humanitarian missions to be briefed by UNDSS before travel. Field staff to be informed by local authorities. Vehicles often do not have lights and animals stray onto the roads. The number of road accidents in Laos has risen sharply in recent years along with the increase in the number of motor vehicles, especially motorbikes.
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
Weighbridges are supervised by the Department of Transport under Ministry of Public Work and Transport. Unfortunately, existing weigh stations on national roads do not adequately enforce vehicle axle controls, while provincial and rural roads lack such stations.
Weigh stations do not generally inspect vehicles for dimension limits or roadworthiness, and there does not appear to be any existing procedures for testing and certification of weighing devices used for the enforcement of vehicle weights. Truck overloading, although having significantly declined in recent years due to increased enforcement, is a problem in some areas, for example, close to quarries, mines, or cement factories and timber extraction, often in remote areas.
All roads under the GMS project are all-weather roads and in good condition. These roads were designed axle as outline below. However, the rest of the domestic network can only support lower loads typically below 8.5 metric tons
Maximum Gross Weight limits (metric tons)
|
Axle Load Limits |
Rigid Truck |
Simi-Trailer |
Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2 axles 4 wheels |
9.5 |
|
14 |
|
2 axles 6 wheels |
14.10 |
|
16.1 |
|
2 axles 8 wheels |
|
|
18.2 |
|
3 axles 6 wheels |
16 |
|
|
|
3 axles 8 wheels |
17.5 |
|
|
|
3 axles 10 wheels |
23.2 |
23.2 |
|
|
3 axles 12 wheels |
|
|
27.3 |
|
4 axles 8 wheels |
20 |
|
|
|
4 axles 12 wheels |
27.2 |
|
|
|
4 axles 14 wheels |
|
32.3 |
|
|
5 axles 18 wheels |
|
41.4 |
|
|
6 axles 22 wheels |
|
49.6 |
|
Road Class and Surface Conditions
|
Breakdown of Surface Types of Roads in Laos |
|
|---|---|
|
Road Types |
Length (Km) |
|
Concrete |
855 |
|
Asphalt concrete |
1,357 |
|
Tarred |
11,785 |
|
Gravel |
24,798 |
|
Earth |
20,852 |
|
Total |
59,647 |
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.1 Border Crossing of Boten-Mohan-LNT.
Overview
Boten International Checkpoint is located in Laos’ Namtha district in Luang Namtha province that shares a border with China in the North West. The checkpoint is about 56 km away from Namtha district, the nearest large town and a capital city of Luang Namtha province with a population of 195,753 persons. It is opposite to Mohan Port in Mengla County, Yunnan Province in the South of China. The checkpoints have permanent offices, which are about 500 metres a part, at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Boten International Checkpoint ( Luang Namtha Pro. Laos –Yunnan Pro. China) Country #1: Laos |
|
Province or District |
Luang namtha |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Namtha district Distance: 56 km |
|
Latitude |
21.1877629 |
|
Longitude |
101.6774777 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Luang Prabang International Airport Distance: 290 km Truck Travel Time: 5 hrs Car Travel time: 4 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 1,319 km (est.) Truck Travel Time: 20 hrs (est.) Car Travel time: 15 hrs (est.) |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Luang Namtha province Distance 56 km Truck Travel Time: 1.50 hrs Car Travel time: 1.20 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|
Thursdays |
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|
Fridays |
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|
Saturdays |
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|
Sundays |
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration (between January and February) is reported to have cause delay in movements of trucks cross the border, rainy season causes occasional landslide blocking the road transport. |
Daily Capacity
There are more than 300 freight trucks crossing Boten border checkpoint each day to China from Laos. However, during Covid-19 pandemic from 2021 to 2022, Chinese authorities restricted freight trucks that allowed only 150 vehicles to cross into China per day. The restriction was lifted in January 2023.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Division, a regulatory authority for imports, requires submission online of tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents on NSWA+, a computerized platform of the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) which recently is integrated into Lao customs clearance for import (ASYCUDA) that became known as the NSWA+. The platform can be accessed at https://www.laonsw.net/
Charge for NSWA+ is USD14 (or 291,000 Kip) for one transaction, which excludes customs, duties, tax, fees and service fees of relevant agencies.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023.
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs in Laos, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
The NSWA+ is a computerized platform used to manage the import and export of all types of goods including tax exempted ones. From May 2023, the system is formally deployed at Boten International Checkpoint.
Documents that are typically required for customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health)
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.2 Border Crossing of Lanetoui-Mengkang.
Overview
Lanetoui Border Checkpoint is located in Laos’ North most district of Yot Ou in Phongsaly province. It is an international border crossing that is opposite to Mengkang Port on the south of China’s Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County in Yunnan province, China. The checkpoint is located 52 km away from Yot Ou district, the nearest large town and 77 km from Boun Neua district, a capital city of Phongsaly with a population of 197,989 persons. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Lanetoui International Border Checkpoint (Phongsaly Pro. Laos-Yunnan Pro. China) Country #1: Laos |
|
Province or District |
Phongsaly |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Town Name: Yot Ou district Distance: 52 km |
|
Latitude |
22.47803 |
|
Longitude |
101.71499 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Luang Prabang International Airport Distance: 402 km Truck Travel Time: 7 hrs Car Travel time: 5 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port (Thailand) Distance: 1,516 km Truck Travel Time: 25 hrs Car Travel time: 19 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Boun Neua district, Phongsaly Distance: 129 km Truck Travel Time: 3 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|
Thursdays |
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|
Fridays |
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|
Saturdays |
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|
Sundays |
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration (between January and February) is reported to have cause delay in movements of trucks cross the border. Rainy season causes occasional landslide blocking the road transport. |
Daily Capacity
In 2020, the border gates saw 157,500 tons of goods flowing between China and Laos. In the first two months of 2023, there are approximately 66 vehicles crossing the checkpoint daily that are equivalent 1,980 vehicles entered and exited the checkpoint monthly, with 32,400 tons of inbound and outbound goods.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Department, a regulatory authority for imports, requires tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents to manage the import of goods and equipment at checkpoint.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023.
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs in Laos, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
However, Lanetoui International Border Checkpoint has not yet been integrated into the project. In other words, the customs clearance is still a paper-based system.
Documents that are typically required for the customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health)
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.3 Border Crossing of Pang Hok-Tay Trang (Phongsaly).
Overview
Panghok International Checkpoint is located in Laos’ Eastern side of Mai district in Phongsaly province. The checkpoint is about 23 km away from Mai district, the nearest large town and 206 km from Boun Neua district, a capital city of Phongsaly with a population of 197,989 persons. It is opposite to Tay Trang Border Crossing Station (known as Sop Hun in Vietnamese side), Dien Bien district, Dien Bien province, Vietnam. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located about 5 km apart.
Major inbound commodities are construction materials such as stone, cement and steel for
China’s hydropower and road construction projects inside Laos. Since early 2019, there are newly imported agricultural commodities, namely durians and sweet potatoes from southern provinces of Vietnam that are transited via the checkpoint to China.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Panghok International Checkpoint (Phongsaly Pro. Laos-Dien Bien Pro. Vietnam) Country #1: Laos Country #2: Vietnam |
|
Province or District |
Mai District, Pongsaly province |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Mai District Distance: 23 km |
|
Latitude |
21.21432 |
|
Longitude |
102.88984 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Luang Prabang International Airport Distance: 350 km Truck Travel Time: 6 hrs Car Travel time: 4.5 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 1,387 km Truck Travel Time: 23 hrs Car Travel time: 17 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Oudomxay province Distance: 166 km Truck Travel Time: 3 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
7:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
7:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
7:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
|
Thursdays |
7:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
|
Fridays |
7:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
|
Saturdays |
7:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
|
Sundays |
7:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Rainy season (June to September) may cause occasional landslide blocking the road transport. |
Daily Capacity
In 2018, there were approximately 63 vehicles crossing the checkpoint daily that was equivalent to 22,850 vehicles entered and exited the checkpoint yearly, with 126,986 tons of inbound and outbound goods. In 2019, the inbound goods increased to 257, 557 tons or about 700 tons per day.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Division, a regulatory authority for imports, requires tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents that typically are an Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation certificate, certificates of origin, invoices and packing list (if any).
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023.
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs in Laos, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
However, Pang Hok International Checkpoint has not yet been integrated into the project. In other words, the customs clearance is still a paper-based system.
Documents that are typically required for the customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health)
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.4 Border Crossing of Namsoi – Nameo (Huaphanh Province).
Overview
Nam Soi International Border Checkpoint is located in Laos’ Northern district of Viengxay in Houaphan province. The checkpoint is 55 km away from Viengxay district, the nearest large town and 85 km from Xam Neua district, a capital city of Houaphan with a population of 309,393 persons. It is opposite to Na Meo International Border Gate locating on the land of Quan Son district, Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
As of November 2023, a feasibility study on the construction of an expressway from Vientiane Capital to Houaphan province is underway. The 80-kilometer section would run from Huamuang District in Houaphan province to the Nam Soi – Na Meo International Border Checkpoint at the border between Laos and Vietnam. It is expected that the construction of the section linking Houaphan to Vietnam would take up to four years to complete. The schedule is, however, not yet given.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Nam Soi International Border Checkpoint (Huaphan Pro. Laos-Thanh Hoa Pro. Vietnam) Country #1: Laos |
|
Province or District |
Houaphan province |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Viengxay district Distance: 55 km |
|
Latitude |
20.2961094 |
|
Longitude |
104.6219833 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Luang Prabang International Airport Distance: 500 km Truck Travel Time: 8 hrs Car Travel time: 6 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 1,354 km Truck Travel Time: 23 hrs Car Travel time: 17 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Xam Neua Distance: 85 km Truck Travel Time: 1.5 hrs Car Travel time: 1 hr |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
7:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
7:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
7:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|
Thursdays |
7:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|
Fridays |
7:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|
Saturdays |
7:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|
Sundays |
7:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
High risk of landslide in rainy season between June and September |
Daily Capacity
In the first nine months of 2023, the border gates saw 107,333 tons of goods flowing between the Nam Soi and Na Meo border checkpoints. Export goods to Vietnam from Laos are 39,333 tons and import of goods from Vietnam is 68,000 tons. On average, there are 8,000 to 10,000 travellers crossing the borders annually.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Department, a regulatory authority for imports, requires tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents to manage the import of goods and equipment at checkpoint.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023.
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs in Laos, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
However, Nam Soi International Checkpoint has not yet been integrated into the project. In other words, the customs clearance is still a paper-based system.
Documents that are typically required for the customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health)
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.5 Border Crossing of Namcan-Namkan (Xiengkhouang Province).
Overview
Nam Can Border Checkpoint is located in Laos’ Nonghed district of Xiengkhouang province that shares a border with Vietnam on the East. It is an international border crossing that is opposite to Ky Son district of Nge An province in Vietnam. The checkpoint is 13 km away from Nonghed district, the nearest large town and 132 km from Phonsavan district, a capital city of Xiengkhouang with a population of 278,776 persons. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
NamCan - Namkan (Xiengkhuang Pro. Laos- Nge An Pro. Vietnam) Country #1: Laos |
|
Province or District |
Nonghed district, Xiengkhouang Province |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Nonghed district Distance: 13 km |
|
Latitude |
19.4691486 |
|
Longitude |
104.0869973 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Luang Prabang International Airport Distance: 438 km Truck Travel Time: 7.3 hrs Car Travel time: 5.5 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 1,207 km Truck Travel Time: 20 hrs Car Travel time: 15 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Phonsavan district Distance: 132 km Truck Travel Time: 2.3 hrs Car Travel time: 1.6 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
7:00 AM- 4:30 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
7:00 AM- 4:30 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
7:00 AM- 4:30 PM |
|
Thursdays |
7:00 AM- 4:30 PM |
|
Fridays |
7:00 AM- 4:30 PM |
|
Saturdays |
7:00 AM- 4:30 PM |
|
Sundays |
7:00 AM- 4:30 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
In the rainy season (between June and September), there is a risk of occasional landslide blocking the road transport |
Daily Capacity
In 2022, there were approximately 46 vehicles crossing the checkpoint daily that were equivalent to 1,400 vehicles entered and exited the checkpoint monthly.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Department, a regulatory authority for imports, requires tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents to manage the import of goods and equipment at checkpoint.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023.
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs in Laos, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
However, NamCan International Checkpoint has not yet been integrated into the project. In other words, the customs clearance is still a paper-based system.
Documents that are typically required for the customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health)
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.6 Border Crossing of Namphao-Cau Treo.
Overview
Namphao International Border Checkpoint is located in Laos’ Khamkeud district in Borlikhamxai province that shares a border with Vietnam in the East. The checkpoint is about 34 km away from Khamkeud district, the nearest large town and 211 km from Paksan district, a capital city of Borlikhamxai province with a population of 293,691 persons. It is opposite to Cau Treo International Border Gate in Ha Tinh province, Vietnam. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
Namphao-Cau Treo border crossing is the busiest amongst eight international border checkpoints between Laos and Vietnam whereas the second most vibrant gate in terms of import and export activities is Dansavan-Lao Bao International Border Checkpoints.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Nam phao- Cau Treo (Borlikhamxai Prov. Laos – Hatinh Prov. Vietnam) Country #1: Laos |
|
Province or District |
Khamkeud district, Bolikhamxay, Laos |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Khamkeud district Distance: 34 km |
|
Latitude |
18.38207 |
|
Longitude |
105.15732 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Wattay International Airport Distance: 365 km Truck Travel Time: 6 hrs Car Travel time: 4.5 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port (Thailand) Distance: 1,005 km Truck Travel Time: 17 hrs Car Travel time: 13 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Paksan district, Borlikhamxai province Distance: 211 km Truck Travel Time: 3.5 hrs Car Travel time: 2.7 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
7:00 AM- 7:00 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
7:00 AM- 7:00 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
7:00 AM- 7:00 PM |
|
Thursdays |
7:00 AM- 7:00 PM |
|
Fridays |
7:00 AM- 7:00 PM |
|
Saturdays |
7:00 AM- 7:00 PM |
|
Sundays |
7:00 AM- 7:00 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Rainy season (June to September) may cause occasional landslide blocking the road transport. For example; heavy downpours from July to August in 2023 triggered several landslides on the National Highway No.8, which connects Laos with Vietnam through the Namphao - Cau Treo international border gate. |
Daily Capacity
In 2018, there were approximately 309 vehicles crossing the checkpoint daily that was equivalent to 111,224 vehicles entered and exited the checkpoint yearly. In the same year, there were 560,367 travellers crossing the checkpoints.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Department, a regulatory authority for imports, requires tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents to manage the import of goods and equipment at checkpoint.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs in Laos, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
However, Namphao International Checkpoint has not yet been integrated into the project. In other words, the customs clearance is still a paper-based system.
Documents that are typically required for the customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health).
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.7 Border Crossing of Naphao-Chalo.
Overview
Naphao International Checkpoint is located in Laos’ Bualapha district in Khammouane province that shares a border with Vietnam in the East. The checkpoint is 50 km away from Bualapha district, the nearest large town and 146 km from Thakkek district, a capital city of Khammouane province with a population of 412,052 persons. It is opposite to Cha Lo International Border Gate in Quang Binh province, Vietnam. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Napao-Chalo (Khammoune Prov. Laos-Quang Binh Prov. Vietnam). Country #1: Laos |
|
Province or District |
Boulapha, Khammouane |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Boulapha district Distance: 50 km |
|
Latitude |
17.67979 |
|
Longitude |
105.76526 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Savannakhet International Airport Distance: 283 km Truck Travel Time: 4.7 hrs Car Travel time: 3.5 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 1,140 km Truck Travel Time: 19 hrs Car Travel time: 14 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Thakkek district, Khammoune province Distance: 146 km Truck Travel Time: 2.4 hrs Car Travel time: 1.8 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6:00 AM- 4:00 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
6:00 AM- 4:00 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
6:00 AM- 4:00 PM |
|
Thursdays |
6:00 AM- 4:00 PM |
|
Fridays |
6:00 AM- 4:00 PM |
|
Saturdays |
6:00 AM- 4:00 PM |
|
Sundays |
6:00 AM- 4:00 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Rainy season (June to September) has a high risk of landslide blocking the road transport. |
Daily Capacity
In 2018, there were approximately 273 vehicles crossing the checkpoint daily that was equivalent to 98,000 vehicles entered and exited the checkpoint yearly. In the same year, there were 195,000 travellers crossing the checkpoints.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Division, a regulatory authority for imports, requires submission online of tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents on NSWA+, a computerized platform of the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) which recently is integrated into Lao customs clearance for import (ASYCUDA) that became known as the NSWA+. The platform can be accessed at https://www.laonsw.net/
Charge for NSWA+ is USD14 (or 291,000 Kip) for one transaction, which excludes customs, duties, tax, fees and service fees of relevant agencies.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023.
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs in Laos, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
The NSWA+ is a computerized platform used to manage the import and export of all types of goods including tax exempted ones. From October 4, 2023, the system is formally deployed at Na Phao International Checkpoint.
Documents that are typically required for customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health).
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.8 Border Crossing of Dansavanh-Lao Bao (Savannaket)
Overview
Dansavanh International Checkpoint is located in Laos’ Sepon district in Savannakhet province that shares a border with Vietnam in the East. The checkpoint is about 43 km away from Sepon district, the nearest large town and 240 km from Kaysone Phomvihane district, a capital city of Savannakhet province with a population of 989,700 persons. It is opposite to Lao Bao International Border Gate in Quang Tri province, Vietnam. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
The National Road Number 9 (242 km) from the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge in Savannakhet province to the Laos-Vietnam border at Dansavanh-Lao Bao is a designated Asia Highway number 16 (AH16) that is part of 1,450 km East-West Economic Corridor linking the West end at sea port city of Mawlamyine in Myanmar to Vietnam’s Da Nang sea port in the East.
The AH 16 is listed as Class III grade under Asean standard that can carry loads of 11 tonnes per axle. At Class IV grade, the road can only bear loads up to 8.2 tonnes to 9.1 tonnes per axle.
The goods inspection at Vietnam’s Lao Bao side by scanners has speeded up the customs clearance time for imports, exports, and transit goods. It only takes from 8-10 minutes for analysis and about 20-30 minutes for some complex cases. Before applying the scanner, the manual inspection took about 2 to 5 hours for any shipment, even from 1 to 2 working days.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Dansavanh-Lao Bao (Savannakhet Prov.Laos-Quang Tri Prov. Vietnam). Country #1: Laos |
|
Province or District |
Sepon District, Savannakhet, Laos |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Sepon district Distance: 43 km |
|
Latitude |
16.624115 |
|
Longitude |
106.576843 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Savannaket International Airport Distance: 240 km Truck Travel Time: 4 hrs Car Travel time: 3 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Da Nang Port, Vietnam Distance: 249 km Truck Travel Time: 4 hrs Car Travel time: 3 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Kaysone Phomvihane district Distance 240 km Truck Travel Time: 4 hrs Car Travel time: 3 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
7:00 AM-10:00 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
7:00 AM-10:00 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
7:00 AM-10:00 PM |
|
Thursdays |
7:00 AM-10:00 PM |
|
Fridays |
7:00 AM-10:00 PM |
|
Saturdays |
7:00 AM-10:00 PM |
|
Sundays |
7:00 AM-10:00 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Rainy season (June to September) may cause occasional landslide blocking the road transport. |
Daily Capacity
In 2018, on average, 334 vehicles crossed the checkpoint daily. In 2023, there are approximately 521 vehicles crossing the checkpoint daily that are equivalent to 156,309 vehicles entered and exited the checkpoint yearly. In 2018, 539,220 travellers crossed the border to Laos from Vietnam.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Division, a regulatory authority for imports, requires submission online of tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents on NSWA+, a computerized platform of the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) which recently is integrated into Lao customs clearance for import (ASYCUDA) that became known as the NSWA+. The platform can be accessed at https://www.laonsw.net/
Charge for NSWA+ is USD14 (or 291,000 Kip) for one transaction, which excludes customs, duties, tax, fees and service fees of relevant agencies.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023.
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs in Laos, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
The NSWA+ is a computerized platform used to manage the import and export of all types of goods including tax exempted ones. From August 19, 2022, the system is formally deployed at Dansavanh International Checkpoint.
Documents that are typically required for customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health)
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.9 Border Crossing of Phukeua-Bo Y.
Overview
Phukeua International Border Checkpoint is located in Laos’ Phouvong district in Attapue province that shares a border with Vietnam in the East. The checkpoint is about 106 km away from Phouvong district, the nearest large town and 114 km from Samakkisay district, a capital city of Attapue province with a population of 159,628 persons. It is opposite to Bo Y International Border Gate in Kon Tum province, Vietnam. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Phukeua- Bo Y (Attapue Prov. Laos - Kon Tum Prov. Vietnam) Country #1: Laos |
|
Province or District |
Phouvong district, Attapeu Province |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Phouvong district Distance: 106 km |
|
Latitude |
14.70789 |
|
Longitude |
107.55304 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Attapue International Airport Distance: 114 km Truck Travel Time: 1.9 hrs Car Travel time: 1.4 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Da Nang Port, Vietnam Distance: 248 km Truck Travel Time: 4.1 hrs Car Travel time: 3.1 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Samakkisay district Distance: 114 km Truck Travel Time: 1.9 hrs Car Travel time: 1.4 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
7:00 AM- 7:00 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
7:00 AM- 7:00 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
7:00 AM- 7:00 PM |
|
Thursdays |
7:00 AM- 7:00 PM |
|
Fridays |
7:00 AM- 7:00 PM |
|
Saturdays |
7:00 AM- 7:00 PM |
|
Sundays |
7:00 AM- 7:00 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December. |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Rainy season (June to September) may cause occasional landslide blocking the road transport. |
Daily Capacity
In 2018, there were 33,060 vehicles crossing the checkpoint that were equivalent to 92 vehicles entered and exited the checkpoint daily. In the same year, there were 251,530 travellers crossing the checkpoint.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Division, a regulatory authority for imports, requires submission online of tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents on NSWA+, a computerized platform of the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) which recently is integrated into Lao customs clearance for import (ASYCUDA) that became known as the NSWA+. The platform can be accessed at https://www.laonsw.net/
Charge for NSWA+ is USD14 (or 291,000 Kip) for one transaction, which excludes customs, duties, tax, fees and service fees of relevant agencies.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023.
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs in Laos, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
The NSWA+ is a computerized platform used to manage the import and export of all types of goods including tax exempted ones. From October 25, 2023, the system is formally deployed at Phukeua International Checkpoint.
Documents that are typically required for customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health).
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.10 Border Crossing of La Lay - La Lay.
Overview
La Lay was made International Border Checkpoint in 2014. The Checkpoint is located in Laos’ Samuay district in Saravan province that shares a border with Vietnam in the East. The checkpoint is about 8 km away from Samuay district, the nearest large town and 150 km from Saravan district, a capital city of the province with a population of 416,942 persons. It is opposite to La Lay (Same name as in Lao side) International Border Gate in Quang Tri province, Vietnam. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
La Lay – La Lay (Saravan Prov. Laos – Quang Tri. Pro. Vietnam). Country #1: Laos |
|
Province or District |
Samuay district, Saravan, Laos. |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Samuay district Distance: 8 km |
|
Latitude |
16.300276 |
|
Longitude |
107.020966 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 9763 8337, 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Savannakhet International Airport Distance: 338 km Truck Travel Time: 5.6 hrs Car Travel time: 4.5 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Da Nang Port, Vietnam Distance: 194 km Truck Travel Time: 3.5 hrs Car Travel time: 2.5 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Salavan district Distance: 150 km Truck Travel Time: 2.5 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
7:00 AM- 5:30 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
7:00 AM- 5:30 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
7:00 AM- 5:30 PM |
|
Thursdays |
7:00 AM- 5:30 PM |
|
Fridays |
7:00 AM- 5:30 PM |
|
Saturdays |
7:00 AM- 5:30 PM |
|
Sundays |
7:00 AM- 5:30 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December. |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Rainy season (June to September) may cause occasional landslide blocking the road transport. |
Daily Capacity
From January to October 2022, 92,000 vehicles entered and exited the checkpoints or about 307 vehicles per day.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Department, a regulatory authority for imports, requires tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents to manage the import of goods and equipment at checkpoint.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023
For more information on customs in Laos, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
However, La Lay International Border Checkpoint has not yet been integrated into the project. In other words, the customs clearance is still a paper-based system.
Documents that are typically required for the customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health).
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.11 Border Crossing of Nongnokheane-Trapeang Kriel.
Overview
Veunkham-Dong Kralor border between Laos and Cambodia was updated its services and became the first international border checkpoints between the two countries in January 10, 2017 after being recognized as a local crossing point for almost 30 years. Located in Veunkham village about five kilometres away, new site of border checkpoints links Nongnokheane in Champassak province, Laos to Trapeang Kriel in Stung Treng province, Cambodia.
Nongnokheane International Border Checkpoint is located in Laos’ Kong district in Champasack province that shares a border with Cambodia in the South. The checkpoint is about 42 km away from Kong district, the nearest large town and 153 km from Pakse district, a capital city of Champasack province with a population of 704,023 persons. It is opposite to Trapeang Kriel international Border Checkpoint in Strung Treng province, Cambodia. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing
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Nongnokheane-Trapeang Kriel (Champasack Prov. Laos – Stung Treng Pro. Cambodia). Country #1: Laos |
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Province or District |
Khong district, Champasak Provinc, Laos. |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Khong District Distance in 35.1 km |
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Latitude |
13.9212601 |
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Longitude |
106.0292476 |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
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Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
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Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Pakse International Airport Distance: 153 km Truck Travel Time: 3 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs |
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Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 792 km Truck Travel Time: 13 hrs Car Travel time: 10 hrs |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Pakse district Distance: 153 km Truck Travel Time: 3 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs |
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Other Information
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For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
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Hours of Operation |
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Mondays |
7:00 AM-5:00 PM |
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Tuesdays |
7:00 AM-5:00 PM |
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Wednesdays |
7:00 AM-5:00 PM |
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Thursdays |
7:00 AM-5:00 PM |
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Fridays |
7:00 AM-5:00 PM |
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Saturdays |
7:00 AM-5:00 PM |
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Sundays |
7:00 AM-5:00 PM |
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National Holidays
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01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December |
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Seasonal Constraints |
No seasonal constraints |
Daily Capacity
Cargo transport traffic, as suggested by the Cross Border Transport Facilitation Agreement (CBTA) signed between Cambodia and Laos, is limited. CBTA allows 40 registered commercial vehicles (150 for Thailand and 500 for Vietnam) to enter and exit the checkpoint from Laos to Cambodia. These exclude passenger-transport, private vehicles.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Division, a regulatory authority for imports, requires submission online of tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents on NSWA+, a computerized platform of the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) which recently is integrated into Lao customs clearance for import (ASYCUDA) that became known as the NSWA+. The platform can be accessed at https://www.laonsw.net/
Charge for NSWA+ is USD14 (or 291,000 Kip) for one transaction, which excludes customs, duties, tax, fees and service fees of relevant agencies.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
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10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
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More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023.
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
The NSWA+ is a computerized platform used to manage the import and export of all types of goods including tax exempted ones. From October 18 2023, the system is formally deployed force at Nongnokheane International Checkpoint.
Documents that are typically required for customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health)
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.12 Border Crossing of Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge #2
Overview
Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge No. 2 is an International Border Checkpoint. It is located in the West of Laos’ Kaysone Phomvihane district in Savannakhet province that shares a border with Thailand. The checkpoint is about 12 km away from Kaysone Phomvihane district, a capital city of Savannakhet province with a population of 989,700 persons. It is opposite to Mukdahan International Border Checkpoint in Mukdahan province, Thailand. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
The Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge No. 2 in Savannakhet province is part of 1,450 km East-West Economic Corridor that links the West end at sea port city of Mawlamyine in Myanmar to Vietnam’s Da Nang sea port in the East via Thailand and Laos.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing
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Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge No.02 (Savannakhet Prov. Laos- Mukdahan Prov. Thailand). Country #1: Laos |
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Province or District |
Kaysone Phomvihane, Savannakhet. |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Kaysone Phomvihane district Distance: 12 km |
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Latitude |
16.601111 |
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Longitude |
104.735833 |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
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Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
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Travel Times |
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|---|---|
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Nearest International Airport |
Savannakhet International Airport Distance: 12 km Truck Travel Time: 35 min Car Travel time: 20 min |
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Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 645 km Truck Travel Time: 10 hrs Car Travel time: 8 hrs |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Kaysone Phomvihane district Distance: 12 km Truck Travel Time: 35 min Car Travel time: 20 min |
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Other Information
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For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
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Hours of Operation |
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Mondays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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Tuesdays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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Wednesdays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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Thursdays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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Fridays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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Saturdays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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Sundays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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National Holidays
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01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December. |
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Seasonal Constraints |
No seasonal constraints. |
Daily Capacity
There are at least 203 freight transport vehicles enter and exit the checkpoint daily. On average, clearance process per one import shipment at the checkpoint takes 2 hours and 28 minutes.
There is a warehouse located next to the customs checkpoint, and so that all Inspections happen in one location.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Division, a regulatory authority for imports, requires submission online of tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents on NSWA+, a computerized platform of the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) which recently is integrated into Lao customs clearance for import (ASYCUDA) that became known as the NSWA+. The platform can be accessed at https://www.laonsw.net/
Charge for NSWA+ is USD14 (or 291,000 Kip) for one transaction, which excludes customs, duties, tax, fees and service fees of relevant agencies.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
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10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
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More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023.
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
The NSWA+ is a computerized platform used to manage the import and export of all types of goods including tax exempted ones. From October 10, 2023, the system is put into force at Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge No.02.
Documents that are typically required for customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health)
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.13 Border Crossing of Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge #3.
Overview
Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge No. 3 is an International Border Checkpoint. It is located in the West of Laos’ Thakkek district in Khammoune province that shares a border with Thailand. The checkpoint is about 13 km away from Thakkek district, a capital city of Khammoune province with a population of 412,052 persons. It is opposite to Nakhon Phanom International Border Checkpoint in Nakhon Phanom province, Thailand. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
The Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge No. 3 in Khammouane province is linked to Na Phao-Cha Lo International Border Checkpoints at Lao-Vietnam to the East in 146 km.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing
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Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge No.03 (Khammouane Prov. Laos – Nakhon Phanom Prov. Thailand). Country #1: Laos |
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Province or District |
Thakhek district, Khammouan |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Thakhek district Distance: 13 km |
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Latitude |
17.48497 |
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Longitude |
104.72980 |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Division |
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Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
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Travel Times |
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|---|---|
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Nearest International Airport |
Savannakhet International Airport Distance: 137 km Truck Travel Time: 2.30 hrs Car Travel time: 1.8 hrs |
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Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 752 km Truck Travel Time: 13 hrs Car Travel time: 10 hrs |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Thakkek district Distance: 13 km Truck Travel Time: 25 min Car Travel time: 18 min |
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Other Information
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For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
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Hours of Operation |
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|---|---|
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Mondays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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Tuesdays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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Wednesdays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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Thursdays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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Fridays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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Saturdays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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Sundays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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National Holidays
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01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December. |
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Seasonal Constraints |
No seasonal constraints. |
Daily Capacity
There are at least between 100 and 200 freight transport vehicles entering and exiting the checkpoint daily. On average, clearance process per one import shipment at the checkpoint takes 5 hours and 4 minutes.
There is a warehouse located next to the customs checkpoint where all Inspections take place.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Division, a regulatory authority for imports, requires submission online of tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents on NSWA+, a computerized platform of the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) which recently is integrated into Lao customs clearance for import (ASYCUDA) that became known as the NSWA+. The platform can be accessed at https://www.laonsw.net/
Charge for NSWA+ is USD14 (or 291,000 Kip) for one transaction, which excludes customs, duties, tax, fees and service fees of relevant agencies.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023.
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
The NSWA+ is a computerized platform used to manage the import and export of all types of goods including tax exempted ones. From October 4, 2023, the system is put into force at Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge No.03.
Documents that are typically required for customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health).
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.14 Border Crossing of Paksan-Bungkan.
Overview
Paksan Ferry Border Crossing is an International Border Checkpoint between Laos and Thailand. It is located on left bank of Mekong River in Anousonxay village, Paksan district, Bolikhamxay province. The checkpoint is about 4 km away from Paksan district, the nearest large town and a capital city of Bolikhamxay province with a population of 293,691 persons. It is opposite to Bungkan Boundary Post in Bungkan district, Bungkan province, Thailand on the right bank of the river. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
Primary means of cargo transport cross the Mekong River is 300 ton-capacity ferries that can carry up to five 50-ton-trailer trucks at a time.
The fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, which links Laos’ Bolikhamxay province to Bungkan province in Thailand, is now 90% completed and expected to be open by the end of 2024.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing
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Paksan – Bungkan (Bolikhamxay Pro. Laos- Bungkan Pro. Thailand). Country #1: Laos |
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Province or District |
Paksan district, Bolikhamxay province |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Paksan district Distance: 3 km |
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Latitude |
18.395227 |
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Longitude |
103.635449 |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
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Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
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Travel Times |
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|---|---|
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Nearest International Airport |
Wattay International Airport Distance: 154 km Truck Travel Time: 3 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs |
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Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 758 km Truck Travel Time: 13 hrs Car Travel time: 10 hrs |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Paksan Distance: 3 km Truck Travel Time: 15 min Car Travel time: 10 min |
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Other Information |
For this route there are fuelling stations |
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Hours of Operation |
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|---|---|
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Mondays |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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Tuesdays |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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Wednesdays |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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Thursdays |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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Fridays |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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Saturdays |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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Sundays |
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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National Holidays
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01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December. |
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Seasonal Constraints |
No seasonal constraint |
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Department, a regulatory authority for imports, requires tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents to manage the import of goods and equipment at checkpoint.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
However, Paksan Ferry Crossing has not yet been integrated into the project. In other words, the customs clearance is still a paper-based system.
Documents that are typically required for the customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health)
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.15 Border Crossing of Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge #1.
Overview
Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge No. 1 is an International Border Checkpoint. It is located in Hadsayfong district, Vientiane Capital that shares border with Thailand to the South. The checkpoint is about 6 km away from Hadsayfong district, the nearest large town and 20 km from Vientiane Capital with a population of 840,940 persons. It is opposite to Nong Khai International Border Checkpoint in Nong Khai province, Thailand. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
The bridge serves as the shortest corridor between Vientiane Capital and Thailand’s Bangkok and Laem Chabang ports in 640 km and 696 km respectively. Travel time by truck approximates 12 hours.
Since it opened in 1994, the traffic across the bridge has been steadily increasing. On weekends and official holidays, traffic congestion at the checkpoint is highly likely that there could be over 2,000 vehicles including freight trucks, passenger-carrying buses and private cars etc and 15,000 travellers crossing the checkpoints daily.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing
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Lao – Thai Friendship Bridge No. 01 (Vientiane Cap. Laos – Nong Khai Prov. Thailand). Country #1: Laos |
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Province or District |
Hadsayfong district, Vientiane, Laos. |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Hadsayfong district. Distance: 5.5 km |
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Latitude |
17.88729 |
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Longitude |
102.70962 |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
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Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
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Travel Times |
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|---|---|
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Nearest International Airport |
Wattay International Airport Distance: 20 km Truck Travel Time: 30 min Car Travel time: 20 min |
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Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 640 km Truck Travel Time: 12 hrs Car Travel time: 8 hrs |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Vientiane Capital Distance: 20 km Truck Travel Time: 30 min Car Travel time: 20 min |
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Other Information |
For this route there are fuelling stations. |
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Hours of Operation |
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|---|---|
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Mondays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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Tuesdays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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Wednesdays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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Thursdays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
|
Fridays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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Saturdays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
|
Sundays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
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National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December. |
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Seasonal Constraints |
No seasonal constraints |
Daily Capacity
There are at least between 200 and 300 freight transport vehicles entering and exiting the checkpoint daily. On average, clearance process per one import shipment at the checkpoint takes 8 hours and 52 minutes.
There are three inspection sites, one at the checkpoint itself, the second one at Thanaleng warehouse nearby the Friendship Bridge 1 and the third one at the Container Yard close to the train station. The customs declaration can be entered and submitted prior to the arrival of the shipment.
Unlike other customs checkpoints, there is Standard Authority conduct the physical examination on electronic products and fuel prior to the customs declaration. This operation was just newly introduced as a pilot at the Friendship Bridge 1, which has led to longer cargo clearance time at this checkpoint.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Division, a regulatory authority for imports, requires submission online of tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents on NSWA+, a computerized platform of the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) which recently is integrated into Lao customs clearance for import (ASYCUDA) that became known as the NSWA+. The platform can be accessed at https://www.laonsw.net/
Charge for NSWA+ is USD14 (or 291,000 Kip) for one transaction, which excludes customs, duties, tax, fees and service fees of relevant agencies.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023.
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
The NSWA+ is a computerized platform used to manage the import and export of all types of goods including tax exempted ones. From June 2019, the system is put into force at Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge No.01.
Documents that are typically required for customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health).
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.16 Border Crossing of Namheuang-Nakaseng.
Overview
Connected by Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge over Namheung River, Namheuang International Border Checkpoint is located in Laos’ Kenethao district in Sayaboury province that shares a border with Thailand in the West. The checkpoint is about 5 km away from Kenethao district, the nearest large town and 220 km from Sayaboury district, a capital city of Sayaboury province with a population of 401,376 persons. It is opposite to Ban Nakaseng International Border Checkpoint in Tha Li district, Loei province, Thailand. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Name of Border Crossing
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Namheuang – Nakaseng (Sayabouly Prov. Laos – Loei Prov. Thailand). Country #1: Laos |
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Province or District |
Kenethao district, Sayabouly |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Kenethao district Distance: 5 km |
|
Latitude |
17.69503 |
|
Longitude |
101.39702 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
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Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Luang Prabang International Airport. Distance: 363 km Truck Travel Time: 6 hrs Car Travel time: 4.5 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 530 km Truck Travel Time: 9 hrs Car Travel time: 7 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Sayabouly Distance: 220 km Truck Travel Time: 4 hrs Car Travel time: 3 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
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Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
7:00 AM- 6:00 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
7:00 AM- 6:00 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
7:00 AM- 6:00 PM |
|
Thursdays |
7:00 AM- 6:00 PM |
|
Fridays |
7:00 AM- 6:00 PM |
|
Saturdays |
7:00 AM- 6:00 PM |
|
Sundays |
7:00 AM- 6:00 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December. |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Rainy season (June to September) may cause occasional landslide blocking the road transport |
Daily Capacity
There are at least between 40 and 50 18-wheel freight trucks entering and exiting the checkpoints daily.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Department, a regulatory authority for imports, requires tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents to manage the import of goods and equipment at checkpoint.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
However, Namheuang International Border Checkpoint has not yet been integrated into the project. In other words, the customs clearance is still a paper-based system.
Documents that are typically required for the customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health).
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.17 Border Crossing of Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge #4.
Overview
Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge No. 4 (Chiang Kong-Huay Xai Bridge) is an International Border Checkpoint. It is located in Huay Xai district, Bokeo province that shares border with Thailand to the West. The checkpoint is about 15 km away from Huay Xai district, a capital city of Bokeo province with a population of 200,243 persons. It is opposite to Chiang Rai province, Thailand. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Lao – Thai Friendship Bridge No.04 (Bokeo Prov. Laos – Chiang Rai Prov. Thailand). Country #1: Laos |
|
Province or District |
Huay Xai, Bokeo |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Huay Xai District Distance: 15 km |
|
Latitude |
20.21648 |
|
Longitude |
100.46184 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Division |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Bokeo International Airport Distance: 58 km Truck Travel Time: 0.96 hr Car Travel time: 0.7 hr |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 855 km Truck Travel Time: 14 hrs Car Travel time: 10 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Huay Xai Distance: 15 km Truck Travel Time: 0.25 hrs Car Travel time: 0.18 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
|
Thursdays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
|
Fridays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
|
Saturdays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
|
Sundays |
6:00 AM- 10:00 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December. |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
No seasonal constraint |
Daily Capacity
There are approximately 200 freight transport vehicles entering and exiting the checkpoint daily. On average, clearance process per one import shipment at the checkpoint takes 2 hours and 56 minutes.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Department, a regulatory authority for imports, requires tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents to manage the import of goods and equipment at checkpoint.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023.
For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
However, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge No. 4 has not yet been integrated into the project. In other words, the customs clearance is still a paper-based system.
Documents that are typically required for the customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health).
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.18 Border Crossing of Dakta Ok – Nam Giang.
Overview
Upgraded from Local Border Crossing, Dakta Ok was made International Border Checkpoint on August 14, 2021. Dakta Ok Checkpoint is located in Laos’ Dakcheung district in Sekong province that shares a border with Vietnam in the East. The checkpoint is about 17 km away from Dakcheung district, the nearest large town and 120 km from Lamam district, a capital city of Sekong province with a population of 133,045 persons. It is opposite to Nam Giang International Border Gate in Quang Nam province, Vietnam. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
Previously, goods were transported from southern Laos and northern Thailand mainly through Phukeua (Attapue) - Bo Y (Kon Tum) International Border Checkpoints at Lao-Vietnam border. However, Dokta Ok-Nam Giang Border Checkpoints make transport distance 170 km shorter compared to Phukeua-Bo Y border. In addition, Chu Lai Port with a depth of 8.1 m to 10 m in Vietnam, which was recently upgraded to ensure the reception of the large ships, is just over 200 km from the checkpoints.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Dakta Ok-Nam Giang (Sekong Prov. Laos – Quang Nam Prov. Vietnam). Country #1: Laos |
|
Province or District |
Dakcheung district, Sekong, Laos. |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Dakcheung district. Distance: 17 km |
|
Latitude |
15.54037 |
|
Longitude |
107.36613 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Pakse International Airport, Champasack province Distance: 134 km Truck Travel Time: 3 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Chu Lai Port, Vietnam Distance: 200 km Truck Travel Time: 4 hrs Car Travel time: 2.5 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Lamam district, Sekong province Distance: 120 km Truck Travel Time: 2 hrs Car Travel time: 1.5 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|
Thursdays |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|
Fridays |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|
Saturdays |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|
Sundays |
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December. |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Rainy season (June to September) may cause occasional landslide blocking the road transport. |
Daily Capacity
In 2021, there were 4,500 vehicles crossing the checkpoint that were about 13 vehicles entered and exited the checkpoint daily. In 2022, 7,850 vehicles entered and exited the checkpoints or about 22 vehicles per day.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Division, a regulatory authority for imports, requires submission online of tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents on NSWA+, a computerized platform of the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) which recently is integrated into Lao customs clearance for import (ASYCUDA) that became known as the NSWA+. The platform can be accessed at https://www.laonsw.net/
Charge for NSWA+ is USD14 (or 291,000 Kip) for one transaction, which excludes customs, duties, tax, fees and service fees of relevant agencies.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023.
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
The NSWA+ is a computerized platform used to manage the import and export of all types of goods including tax exempted ones. From November 2, 2023, the system is formally deployed at Dakta Ok International Checkpoint.
Documents that are typically required for customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health).
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.19 Border Crossing of Pang mone-Ban Huak.
Overview
Upgraded from local border crossing in February 2020, Pangmone International Border Checkpoint is located in Laos’ Khop district in Sayabouly province that shares a border with Thailand in the West. The checkpoint is about 16 km away from Khop district, the nearest large town and 240 km from Sayabouly district, a capital city of Sayabouly province with a population of 401,376 persons. It is opposite to Ban Huak International Border Checkpoint in Phu Sang district, Phayao province, Thailand. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Pang mone-Ban Huak. (Sayabouly Prov. Laos – Phayao Prov. Thailand). Country #1: Laos |
|
Province or District |
Khop district, Sayabouly, Laos. |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Khop district Distance: 16 km |
|
Latitude |
19.67462 |
|
Longitude |
100.43593 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Luang Prabang International Airport. Distance: 351 km Truck Travel Time: 6 hrs Car Travel time: 5 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 784 km Truck Travel Time: 13 hrs Car Travel time: 10 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Xayaboury district Distance: 240 km Truck Travel Time: 4 hrs Car Travel time: 3 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|
Thursdays |
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|
Fridays |
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|
Saturdays |
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|
Sundays |
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December. |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Rainy season (June to September) may cause occasional landslide blocking the road transport. |
Daily Capacity
There are at least between 50 and 100 vehicles entering and exiting the checkpoints daily.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Department, a regulatory authority for imports, requires tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents to manage the import of goods and equipment at checkpoint.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023
For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
However, Pang Mone International Border Checkpoint has not yet been integrated into the project. In other words, the customs clearance is still a paper-based system.
Documents that are typically required for the customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health)
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.20 Border Crossing of Vangtao-Chong Mek.
Overview
Vangtao International Border Checkpoint is located in Laos’ Phonthong district in Champasack province that shares a border with Thailand in the West. The checkpoint is about 24 km away from Phonthong district, the nearest large town and 44 km from Pakse district, a capital city of Champasack province with a population of 704,023 persons. It is opposite to Chongmek international border checkpoint in Ubon Rathchathani province, Thailand. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Vangtao – Chong Mek (Champasack Prov. Laos – Ubon Rathchathani Prov. Thailand) Country #1: Laos |
|
Province or District |
Phonthong district, Champasack province |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Phonthong district Distance: 24 km |
|
Latitude |
15.13257 |
|
Longitude |
105.46854 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Pakse International Airport Distance: 44 km Truck Travel Time: 1 hrs Car Travel time: 0.44 min |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 750 km Truck Travel Time: 12 hrs Car Travel time: 9 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Pakse district Distance: 44 km Truck Travel Time: 1 hrs Car Travel time: 0.44 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
8:00 AM- 8:00 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
8:00 AM- 8:00 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
8:00 AM- 8:00 PM |
|
Thursdays |
8:00 AM- 8:00 PM |
|
Fridays |
8:00 AM- 8:00 PM |
|
Saturdays |
8:00 AM- 8:00 PM |
|
Sundays |
8:00 AM- 8:00 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
No seasonal constraints |
Daily Capacity
There are at least 311 freight transport vehicles enter and exit the checkpoint daily. On average, clearance process per one import shipment at the checkpoint takes 3 hours and 27 minutes.
There is a warehouse located within the customs checkpoint, and all physical Inspections happen at that location.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Division, a regulatory authority for imports, requires submission online of tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents on NSWA+, a computerized platform of the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) which recently is integrated into Lao customs clearance for import (ASYCUDA) that became known as the NSWA+. The platform can be accessed at https://www.laonsw.net/
Charge for NSWA+ is USD14 (or 291,000 Kip) for one transaction, which excludes customs, duties, tax, fees and service fees of relevant agencies.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023.
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
The NSWA+ is a computerized platform used to manage the import and export of all types of goods including tax exempted ones. From September 23, 2023, the system is formally deployed force at Vangtao International Checkpoint.
Documents that are typically required for customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health).
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.21 Border Crossing of Phoudu-Phoudoo.
Overview
Named after Phoudu Mountain Ranges—natural barrier between Thailand and Laos, Phoudu International Border Checkpoint, which was upgraded from local border crossing and opened in 2015, is located in Laos’ Phaklay district in Sayabouly province that shares a border with Thailand in the West. The checkpoint is about 37 km away from Phaklay district, the nearest large town and 190 km from Sayabouly district, a capital city of Sayabouly province with a population of 401,376 persons. It is opposite to Phou Doo (same name as Lao side) International Point of Entry in Ban Khok district, Uttaradit province, Thailand. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Phoudu – Phoudoo (Sayabouly Prov. Laos – Uttaradit. Thailand). Country #1: Laos |
|
Province or District |
Paklay district, Sayabouly, Laos. |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Paklay district. Distance: 37 km |
|
Latitude |
18.10952 |
|
Longitude |
101.17677 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Luang Prabang International Airport. Distance: 301 km Truck Travel Time: 5 hrs Car Travel time: 4 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 547 km Truck Travel Time: 10 hrs Car Travel time: 7 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Sayabouly district Distance: 190 km Truck Travel Time: 3.5 hrs Car Travel time: 2.5 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|
Thursdays |
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|
Fridays |
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|
Saturdays |
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|
Sundays |
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December. |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Rainy season (June to September) may cause occasional landslide blocking the road transport |
Daily Capacity
There are at least between 50 and 60 trucks entering and exiting the checkpoints daily.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Department, a regulatory authority for imports, requires tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents to manage the import of goods and equipment at checkpoint.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023
Payment channels and methods: Importers and exporters can pay the service fee electronically at service units of the Bank Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and the Lao Development Bank (LDB) which includes BCEL i-Banking, BCEL One, LDB Corporate Banking by cash, money transfer, and cheque.
For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
However, Phoudu International Border Checkpoint has not yet been integrated into the project. In other words, the customs clearance is still a paper-based system.
Documents that are typically required for the customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health).
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.22 Border Crossing of Namngeun-Huaikon.
Overview
Namngeun International Border Checkpoint is located in Laos’ Ngeun district in Sayabouly province that shares a border with Thailand in the West. The checkpoint is about 4 km away from Ngeun district, the nearest large town and 129 km from Sayabouly district, a capital city of Sayabouly province with a population of 401,376 persons. It is opposite to Huaikon Boundary Post in Huaikon village, Chaloem Phrakiat district, Nan province, Thailand. The checkpoints have permanent offices at both sides of the borders where immigration offices are located.
It takes 3 hours by private car from a recently completed route 4B with 114 km in length from Namngeun checkpoint to Luang Prabang province in comparison to route 4A that take 6 hours. However, there are two challenges. First, the route 4B is, in many parts, built on tops and shoulders of mountain ranges that influence speed for safety. Second, there is a ferry crossing Mekong River at Chiang Man village, which is opposite to Luang Prabang city.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Namngeun-Huaikon (Sayabouly Prov. Laos – Nan Prov. Thailand). Country #1: Laos |
|
Province or District |
Ngeun district, Sayabouly, Laos. |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Ngeun district Distance: 4 km |
|
Latitude |
18.10952 |
|
Longitude |
101.17677 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Department |
|
Contact Person |
856 20 8850 2108, 20 8850 2109, 20 8850 2201 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Luang Prabang International Airport. Distance: 114 km Truck Travel Time: 6 hrs Car Travel time: 3 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 805 km Truck Travel Time: 14 hrs Car Travel time: 10 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Sayabouly Distance: 129 km Truck Travel Time: 2.5 hrs Car Travel time: 1.6 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|
Thursdays |
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|
Fridays |
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|
Saturdays |
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|
Sundays |
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December. |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Rainy season (June to September) may cause occasional landslide blocking the road transport |
Daily Capacity
In 2019, there were at least 80 vehicles entering and exiting the checkpoints daily or around 29,100 vehicles per year.
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Department, a regulatory authority for imports, requires tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents to manage the import of goods and equipment at checkpoint.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023
For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
However, Namngeun International Border Checkpoint has not yet been integrated into the project. In other words, the customs clearance is still a paper-based system. Documents that are typically required for the customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health).
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.3.23 Border Crossing of Lao-Mynmar Friendship Bridge
Overview
In 2018, the Lao - Myanmar Friendship Bridge (Meung Mon-Wan Pong) became an international border crossing site for Laos and Myanmar following an upgrade and international recognition. Prior to the upgrade, it was difficult for citizens of both nations to traverse the Myanmar-Laos border. When COVID began, the bridge was temporarily closed as a means of crossing the border; passengers and cargo wished to cross the border via the boat located near the bridge area
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Lao – Myanmar Friendship Bridge (Luangnamtha Prov. Laos – Tachilek, Shan State). Country #1: Laos |
|
Province or District |
Long District, Luangnamtha |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Sing District Distance: 51 km |
|
Latitude |
20.87102 |
|
Longitude |
100.54234 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Customs Division |
|
Contact Person |
n/a |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Luangnamtha International Airport Distance: 150km Truck Travel Time: 6 hr Car Travel time: 4.5 hr |
|
Nearest Port |
Name: Bangkok Port, Thailand Distance: 1,220 km Truck Travel Time: 22 hrs Car Travel time: 20 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Luangnamtha district Distance: 150 km Truck Travel Time: 6 hrs Car Travel time: 4.5 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
For this route there are fuelling stations and weighing bridges. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
8:00 AM- 5:00 PM |
|
Tuesdays |
8:00 AM- 5:00 PM |
|
Wednesdays |
8:00 AM- 5:00 PM |
|
Thursdays |
8:00 AM- 5:00 PM |
|
Fridays |
8:00 AM- 5:00 PM |
|
Saturdays |
8:00 AM- 5:00 PM |
|
Sundays |
8:00 AM- 5:00 PM |
|
National Holidays
|
01 January, 20 January, 08 March, 14-16 April, 01 May, 02 December. |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
No seasonal constraint |
Daily Capacity
There are approximately 50 freight transport vehicles entering and exiting the checkpoint daily. On average, clearance process per one import shipment at the checkpoint takes around 2-3 hours
Customs Clearance
The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Department, a regulatory authority for imports, requires tax exemption certificate (in case of humanitarian goods) including supporting documents to manage the import of goods and equipment at checkpoint.
Charges per time for importing truck include:
|
Truck Wheels/length |
Charge in USD |
Charge in Local Currency (Kip) |
|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5 |
100,000 |
|
10 to 12 |
6 |
120.000 |
|
More than 12 and trailer |
9 |
180.000 |
|
20 foot |
0.8 |
15.000 |
|
40 foot |
1.5 |
30.000 |
Remark: charges (round up) in USD are based on BCEL exchange rate USD 1 = 20.752 kip as of 16 October 2023.
For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Under Ministry of Finance, Laos’ Customs Clearance for Imports (ASYCUDA) is implementing smart customs project that the digitalization of imports and exports at international border crossing is being modernized. The ministry adopts the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) and integrates it into the ASYCUDA that became known as the NSWA+.
However, Lao-Mynmar Friendship Bridge has not yet been integrated into the project. In other words, the customs clearance is still a paper-based system.
Documents that are typically required for the customs clearance for non-foods and food items are:
Tax exemption document from relevant partner government ministry, Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Analysis Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Import Permit for Food (issued by Laos’ Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Public Health).
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.4 Railway Assessment
Railway Assessment
Currently, Laos has 2 two links available. A short section of 9 km from Thanaleng to Nongkhai (Thailand) through Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge across Mekong and can be connected at Nongkhai-Bangkok and the rest of Thailand railroad system. The extension encompasses a 7.5-kilometer railway line that connects Thanalaeng station, located near the Thai border, to Khamsavath station.
The other standard gauge electrified railway Boten–Vientiane railway (often referred to as the Laos- China railway) is completed and opened on 2 December 2021 and the primary rail route that connects Laos's capital to China's border. The Laos-China railway, which also runs a cold storage service, can move products between Yunnan and Vientiane in 26 hours. The Laos-China international cold-chain freight train service currently has one trip planned daily from Kunming, Yunnan, to Vientiane.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Travel Time Matrix
Laos-Thailand railway
|
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (Hours) |
||
|---|---|---|
|
|
Nongkhai |
|
|
Vientiane Thanaleng |
0.2hrs |
|
Laos- China railway
|
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (Hours) |
||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Phonhong |
Vangvieng |
Kasy |
Luang Prabang |
Nga |
Xay |
Namor |
Natuey |
Boten |
|
|
Vientiane Fast Train |
|
1 hrs |
|
1.9 hrs |
|
2.8hrs |
|
3.5hrs |
3.7hrs |
|
|
Vientiane Ordinary Train |
0.6 hrs |
1.3 hrs |
1.8hrs |
2.8 hrs |
3.5hrs |
4hrs |
4.6hrs |
4.9hrs |
5.2hrs |
|
Railway Companies and Consortia
The Laos-Thailand Railway is operated by the State Railway of Thailand while Laos-China Railway project is a component of China's "Belt and Road" plan, which seeks to promote regional integration, facilitate trade, and foster economic development by establishing transportation links between Asia, Africa, and Europe via both terrestrial and maritime networks. Since its inception in December 2021, this railway line has effectively supported the transfer of nearly 27 million tons of cargo to diverse locations, encompassing Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. The management of the railway is overseen by The Laos-China Railway Company Ltd (LCR).
For more information on railway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.9 Railway Companies Contact List.
Capacity Table
|
Rail Operator Capacity |
||
|---|---|---|
|
|
State Railway of Thailand |
Laos-China Railway Company Ltd |
|
Lines Operates On |
481/482 ; 483/484 |
C86; D888; K12; C82; C84; C85; D887: C81: K11; C83
|
|
Max Train Length and / or Pulling Capacity |
N/A |
Short sets:234 m (767 ft 9 in) Long sets: 518 m (1,699 ft 6 in) |
|
Locomotives |
Diesel |
Electric |
|
Covered Freight Wagons Size (m) |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Flatbed Freight Wagons Size (m) |
N/A |
N/A |
|
High-sided Freight Wagons Size (m) |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Drop-side Freight Wagons Size (m) |
N/A |
N/A |
Key Route Information
The Lao-Thai Railway and Laos-China Railway are essential elements of a potential transnational railway network designed to provide connectivity between China and Singapore, spanning across Laos, Thailand, and Malaysia. The primary route entails traveling from either Vientiane or Khamsavath station to Thanaleng Station - Nong Khai station, where the Vientiane or Khamsavath station is connected to the Lao-China Railway.
The primary route of the Lao-China Railway, spanning from Vientiane to Boten, represents a significant achievement within the broader Pan-Asian rail network, which is an integral component of the extensive Trans-Asian Rail network. Upon completion, it would be theoretically possible for visitors originating from Portugal to reach Singapore via rail within a span of 21 days, with intermediate stops in Paris, Moscow, Beijing, and Bangkok.
The Vientiane line holds significant importance as a crucial segment within the Pan-Asian rail network. This extensive network comprises three distinct routes: the central route, commencing from Kunming and traversing Laos before reaching its final destination in Bangkok; the western route, which extends through Myanmar and Thailand; and the eastern route, spanning across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, ultimately converging in Bangkok and continuing southwards towards Malaysia and Singapore. Consequently, the implementation of the railway system will provide novel commercial connections within Southeast Asia, coinciding with the ongoing efforts of regional nations to enhance their own infrastructural frameworks with the aim of minimizing logistical expenses.
Key Stations
The Lao-Thai Railway consists of three stations: Khamsavath, Thanaleng, and Nongkhai railway station.
|
Key Station Information |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Khamsavath railway station |
Thanaleng railway station |
Nong Khai railway station |
|
Location |
Saysetha District Vientiane Capital |
Hadxayfong district Vientiane Capital |
Nong Khai District, Nong Khai Province |
|
Contact Information |
|||
|
Connections with Other Transport Means |
Road |
Road |
Road |
|
Storage Capacity (m2 and m3) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Handling Equipment |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Handling Capacity
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Other Comments |
|
|
|
There are 1ten passenger stations and seven railway stations that offer freight services in Laos, namely Vientiane South Railway, Phonhong, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Nateuy, and Xay. This route has the potential to provide expedited and seamless delivery of commodities within the region. The transportation expenses associated with this particular route are also 30-40 percent more economical compared to land-based transportation.
The Xay Station is situated in the central region of Oudomxay Province, around 530 kilometers away from the capital city of Vientiane. Additionally, it is located about 30 kilometers from the Chinese border, namely the Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture. The station functions as a hub for the movement of freight, including the exportation of various goods such as produce, agricultural products, renewable crops, and metal ore. The maiden freight voyage from Vientiane to Shanghai facilitated the transportation of a diverse range of commodities, including fruits and rubber sourced from Southeast Asia. After departing from Vientiane Capital, the train proceeded to Shanghai via Wangjiaying West Station in Kunming, the administrative center of Yunnan province.
|
|
Key Station Information |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Vientiane railway station |
Luangprabang railway station |
Xay railway station |
Boten railway station |
|
|
Location |
Vientiane Capital, Laos |
Luangprabang Province, Laos |
Oudomxay province, Laos |
Luang Namtha Province, Laos |
|
|
Contact Information |
021-891259 021-891334 |
021-891099 |
021-891169 |
021-891412 021-8914. 021-891822 021-891532 |
|
|
Connections with Other Transport Means |
Road |
Road |
Road |
Road |
|
|
Storage Capacity (m2 and m3) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
Handling Equipment |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
Handling Capacity
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
Other Comments |
|
|
|
|
|
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.5 Waterways Assessment
Waterways Assessment
The Mekong River, which flows through Lao territory from the north to the south for 1,865 km, is the longest, the biggest and the most important inland navigable mode of transport in Laos. It is not only Asia’s fourth longest river, but also an international river that connects six countries in the region namely China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia helping alleviate the difficulty of reaching the mountainous areas of the countries where land transport is neither feasible nor economic.
In 2000, China and the three countries of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand signed the Agreement on Commercial Navigation on the Lancang-Mekong River. Between 2002 and 2003, China paid for a project that blasted rocks and rapids to clear waterway at 16 locations on the Mekong where it forms the China-Myanmar and Myanmar-Lao borders to improve navigation channel. Today, the only sections from Houysai in Borkeo province to Luang Prabang province (300 km) and Houysai to Guan Lei Port (270 km) in the south of China’s Yunnan province still remain important routes for cargos, passengers and tourists.
The Department of Waterways, under the Ministry of Public Work and Transport (MPWT), is responsible for policy, planning, and managing all inland waterways in the country. This includes port and navigation channel management, flooding and riverbank protection, and waterways transport.
River/Lake Port Assessment
Transport services, both cargos and passengers, are concentrated on the Mekong River but also occur on its large tributaries such as Nam Ou and Se Kong, and on the Nam Ngum reservoir. Dry season flow reduction and natural barriers limit the potential higher-capacity vessels. Much of the river is limited to the vessels with capacity of only 30 tons during the dry season because of limited water depth. On the upper section, some 220 km of navigation channels between the China-Myanmar border and Houysai in Borkeo are able to accommodate vessels of 150 deadweight tonnage (DWT) all year round and the vessels of 200-300 DWT in the wet season.
Another 300 km section from Houysai to Luang Prabang is navigable for vessels of 60 DWT in the shallow dry season. Between Luang Prabang and Vientiane (430 km), the river is navigable only for vessels of 30 DWT all the year but has difficult sections, even at high water levels. The most easily navigable section is from Vientiane – Thakhek – Savannaket (460 km).
However, the main barrier along the Mekong is the Khemarat rapids between Savannakhet and Champasak (260 km), which is completely close the river to dry season transport and severely limit rainy season navigability. In the Pakse – Don Deth (in Champasak province) section (160 km), navigation is easier only as far as the Cambodia border where the Khone Falls are an impassable obstacle.
Laos has twenty-nine river port facilities along the Mekong River and a few ports are located along its tributaries such as Nam Ou, Nam Ngum, Nam Kading, Xe Bang Fai. Four Provincial ports—Xieng Kok, Ban Mom, Houysai (Borkeo), Pak Beng (Oudomxay) and Luang Prabang have been used for international transportation after the Agreement on Commercial Navigation on Lancang-Mekong River among China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.
Lak Si Port in Vientiane Capital is the largest of these, accommodating from 20,000 to 30,000 tons of freight movement per year. Ports at Houysai, Pak Beng and Luang Prabang each have annual freight movement of about 10,000 tons, with lesser levels of demand at other ports.
Most of these ports are small and still in their natural condition or consists of reinforced concrete ramp parallel to the riverbank. Lack of facility equipment for loading and unloading cargos, which are usually carried by manpower, the ports are typically used for domestic traffic and trade.
Demand on freight traffic on the river is on decline due to improvements in transport infrastructures. Since the national Road No. 13 South was improved, river freight traffic between Vientiane Capital and Savannakhet has fallen away, whereas there is still thriving river transport on the section between Vientiane Capital and Luangprabang because the more severe terrain influences road transport costs on that section. Additional factor for the decline is the openings of 1st Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge (Vientiane Capital-Nongkhai) from 1994, 2nd Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge in Pakse (Champasak), 3rd Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge (Savannakhet-Mukdahan), 4th Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge (Borkeo-Chiang Rai) and 5th Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge (Borlikhamxay-Bueng Khan) is expected to be opened by the end of 2024.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Company Information
In 2016, there were two types of waterway transport service providers—cargos and passengers. MPWT registered 7 associations and 17 private companies with a combined fleet of 482 vessels that provided water traffic transport with total tonnage of around 2 million. On passenger transport, 7 associations and 28 private companies with 1,973 boats were responsible for transporting nearly 3.4 million passengers.
Cargo and Passenger Fleet Carrying Capacity
|
Cargo Fleet (ton) |
Passenger Fleet (seat) |
Ferry |
Total |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0.5 - 5 |
6 - 50 |
> 50 |
Speed Boat |
5 - 15 |
16 - 50 |
> 50 |
||
|
185 |
237 |
71 |
675 |
3,054 |
303 |
84 |
33 |
4,642 |
|
493 |
4,116 |
|||||||
For more information on waterway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Key Route Suitable Vessel Capacity and Travel Time
|
|
|
Vessel Capacity (DWT) |
|
|
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Trip Length |
Dry season |
Wet Season |
Travel Time (Hour) |
||
|
River Section |
(Kilometer) |
(Current) |
(Current) |
(Possible) |
Upstream |
Downstream |
|
China border-Huayxai |
220 |
150 |
200 |
300 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Huayxai-Luang Prabang |
300 |
60 |
150 |
300 |
20 |
12 |
|
Luang Prabang-Vientiane |
430 |
30 |
150 |
150 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Vientiane-Thakhek |
370 |
50 |
300 |
300 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Thakhek-Savannaket |
90 |
30 |
300 |
300 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Savannaket-Pakse |
260 |
N/A |
50 |
50 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Pakse- Don Deth |
160 |
30 |
100 |
100 |
N/A |
N/A |
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.6 Storage Assessment
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 2.7 Milling Assessment
Milling Assessment
Rice serves as the central component of the agricultural system in Laos, contributing to more than 90% of the overall crop production. In the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR), the process of rice milling is predominantly carried out at the village level and in small-scale mills. These mills are characterized by inadequate equipment and possess an average capacity of approximately 6 metric tons of paddy per day. Although precise statistics are lacking, it is likely that these mills are responsible for around 90% of the rice milling operations conducted throughout the nation.
A common practice among Lao farmers is the storage of rice paddy on their private land, serving as a dual purpose of sustenance and asset preservation. When farmers engage in the sale of their rice, it is customary for them to do so by either directly transacting with rice mills or intermediaries. According to estimates, the number of rice mills in Laos exceeds 20,000. However, the bulk of these establishments are characterized by their modest scale and restricted production capacity. A number of prominent rice mills are currently undertaking initiatives aimed at enhancing rice yields and improving rice quality within the primary rice cultivation areas.
Rice millers have a choice of three different ways of operating and often combine two or three:
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Custom milling: Farmers or small traders bring their paddy to the mill. If the miller keeps the bran, there is no charge for milling. This is a common practice. The bran is sold to poultry and pig farmers or to small traders who bring their paddy to the mill. Otherwise, there is a milling fee. Custom milling is usually done by small and medium size mills;
-
Commercial milling: The miller buys paddy and sells rice directly to the market retailers of through intermediary traders. Millers have the requisite storage capacity and financial resources may store paddy up to 10 months to take advantage of higher prices in August and September, preceding the new harvest.
-
Contract milling: For Government institutes, for the provincial Departments of Commerce, for the SEFCP, and sometimes for international organizations such as WFP.
Rice millers in the Vientiane area often buy paddy at lower prices from Khammouan and Savannakhet. Village mills and the small District mills tend to be very busy during May and June just after the harvest of dry season paddy and during November and December following the main wet season harvest. Other millers, especially larger capacity mills, store paddy and mill during the rainy season.
For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.
Somphone Rice Mill
|
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
|---|---|---|
|
Huakua Village, Naxaythong District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Name: Somephone Bountavong Title: Director Email: Somephone.ricemill@gmail.com Web: N/A |
Tel:(856)20 95639595, 5514433, 22417535 Fax: (856)20 21 650444 |
|
Summary of Role and Services |
||
|
Selling and milling rice |
||
|
Facilities |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
10,000 m2 |
|
|
Drainage |
Good |
|
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
3 |
|
|
Number of Ventilators (screened) |
n/a |
|
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
n/a |
|
|
Backup Generator(s) |
No |
|
|
Milling Equipment |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
|
China |
2018 |
2018 |
good |
|
Maintenance |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Duration |
5-6 months |
Type of Maintenance |
Condition-based maintenance |
|
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
|
Fortification Feeder |
No |
|
|
|
|
Bag Cleaning Plant |
No |
|
|
|
|
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
2 |
|
|
|
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
1 |
|
|
|
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
1 |
|
|
|
Staffing |
|
|---|---|
|
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
2 |
|
Number of Full Time Labourers |
5 |
|
Weighbridge |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Number |
1 |
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
|
Within Compound |
100 |
18 |
Above ground weighbridge |
|
|
Within Compound |
|
|
|
|
|
Building |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
Building – RICE Mill |
60 |
25 |
8 |
|
Walls |
Good |
||
|
Roof |
Good |
||
|
Floor |
Good |
||
|
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
|---|---|---|
|
|
Outside |
Inside |
|
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Rodent Activity |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Birds Entry |
No |
No |
|
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Moisture |
No |
No |
|
Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
|
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
|
Pest Control |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fumigation |
No |
Frequency |
Store paddy rice and mill as per request so no fumigation |
Contracted |
No |
|
Spraying |
No |
Frequency |
Store paddy rice and mill as per request so no fumigation |
Contracted |
No |
|
Rodenticides |
No |
Frequency |
n/a |
Contracted |
No |
|
Rodent Trapping |
No |
Frequency |
n/a |
Contracted |
No |
|
Security |
|
|---|---|
|
Security |
Good |
|
Compound |
Fenced |
|
Other Comments |
n/a |
|
Access |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Distance from Main Town (km) |
17 km |
||
|
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
0.5 hours |
||
|
Road Condition to Mill |
Good |
||
|
Road Limitations (if any) |
Maximum 4 m width and maximum 50 Tonnage |
||
|
Rail Connections |
No |
||
|
On the Railway From |
No |
To |
No |
|
Other Comments |
n/a |
||
|
Milling Capacity |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
|
Rice |
30 |
900 |
|
Storage Capacity |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Storage in Metric Tons |
Rice – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
|
Within the Compound |
1,000 |
No |
|
Outside the Compound |
No |
No |
|
Capacity to Blend |
|---|
|
No |
|
Loading & Discharge Rates |
|---|
|
200 mt/day |
|
Transport Capacity at Mill |
|---|
|
200 mt/day |
|
Additional Notes |
|---|
|
n/a |
Southath Rice Mill
|
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
|---|---|---|
|
Donennoon Village, Xaythany District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Name: Southath Keodouangsy Title: Director Email: Southath.rice.mill@gmail.com Web: N/A |
Tel: (856)20 55520382, 20 55654846 Fax: (856) 21 771109 |
|
Summary of Role and Services |
||
|
Selling and milling rice |
||
|
Facilities |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
1600 m2 |
|
|
Drainage |
Good |
|
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
12 units |
|
|
Number of Ventilators (screened) |
6 units |
|
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
800 KVA, 160 KVA |
|
|
Backup Generator(s) |
No |
n/a |
|
Milling Equipment |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
|
China |
2017 |
2018 |
good |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Maintenance |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Duration |
15 days/time |
Type of Maintenance |
Preventive maintenance |
|
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
|
Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
|
|
Bag Cleaning Plant |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
|
|
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
7 |
Yes |
|
|
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
|
|
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
2 |
Yes |
|
|
Staffing |
|
|---|---|
|
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
8 |
|
Number of Full Time Labourers |
35 |
|
Weighbridge |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Number |
1 |
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
|
Within Compound |
120 |
18 |
Above ground weighbridge |
|
|
Within Compound |
|
|
|
|
|
Building |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
Building – Rice Mill |
64 |
28 |
11 |
|
60 |
25 |
10 |
|
|
40 |
23 |
8 |
|
|
40 |
40 |
8 |
|
|
Building – Maize Mill |
n/a |
n/a
|
n/a |
|
Walls |
Good |
||
|
Roof |
Good |
||
|
Floor |
Good |
||
|
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
|---|---|---|
|
|
Outside |
Inside |
|
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Rodent Activity |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Signs of Birds Entry |
No |
No |
|
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Moisture |
No |
No |
|
Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
|
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
|
Pest Control |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fumigation |
No |
Frequency |
Store paddy rice and mill as per request so no fumigation |
Contracted |
No |
|
Spraying |
No |
Frequency |
Store paddy rice and mill as per request so no fumigation |
Contracted |
No |
|
Rodenticides |
Yes |
Frequency |
Monthly |
Contracted |
No |
|
Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
Frequency |
Monthly |
Contracted |
No |
|
Security |
|
|---|---|
|
Security |
Good |
|
Compound |
Fenced |
|
Other Comments |
n/a |
|
Access |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Distance from Main Town (km) |
12 km |
||
|
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
0.5 hr |
||
|
Road Condition to Mill |
good |
||
|
Road Limitations (if any) |
Maximum 6 m Width and Max. 50 Tonnage |
||
|
Rail Connections |
No |
||
|
On the Railway From |
No |
To |
No |
|
Other Comments |
n/a |
||
|
Milling Capacity |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
|
Rice |
28 MT |
840 MT |
|
Storage Capacity |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Storage in Metric Tons |
Rice – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
|
Within the Compound |
10 000 MT |
No |
|
Outside the Compound |
No |
No |
|
Capacity to Blend |
|---|
|
No |
|
Loading & Discharge Rates |
|---|
|
100 MT/day |
|
Transport Capacity at Mill |
|---|
|
100 MT/day |
|
Additional Notes |
|---|
|
n/a |
SOMSAI TRADING IMPORT-EXPORT SOLE CO., LTD
|
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
|---|---|---|
|
Thangon Village, Xaythany Dictrict, Vientiane Province, Lao PDR |
Name: Somxai Xanonty Title: Owner Email: xxsomxaixanonty@gmail.com Web: N/A |
Tel: (856) 20 58858855 Fax: N/A |
|
Summary of Role and Services |
||
|
Selling and milling rice |
||
|
Facilities |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
1500 m2 |
|
|
Drainage |
Good |
|
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
3 units |
|
|
Number of Ventilators (screened) |
n/a |
|
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
N/A |
|
|
Backup Generator(s) |
No |
|
|
Milling Equipment |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
|
Thailand |
N/A |
N/A |
Good |
|
Thailand |
N/A |
N/A |
Good |
|
Maintenance |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Duration |
Monthly |
Type of Maintenance |
Condition-based maintenances |
|
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
|
Fortification Feeder |
No |
|
|
|
|
Bag Cleaning Plant |
No |
|
|
|
|
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
|
|
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
|
|
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
|
|
Staffing |
|
|---|---|
|
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
3 |
|
Number of Full Time Labourers |
7 |
|
Weighbridge |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Number |
N/A |
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
|
Within Compound |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
Building |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
Building – Rice Mill |
50 |
10 |
5 |
|
Building – Ruce Mill |
35 |
20 |
10 |
|
Walls |
Good |
||
|
Roof |
Good |
||
|
Floor |
Good |
||
|
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
|---|---|---|
|
|
Outside |
Inside |
|
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Rodent Activity |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Birds Entry |
No |
No |
|
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Moisture |
No |
No |
|
Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
|
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
|
Pest Control |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fumigation |
No |
Frequency |
Store paddy rice and mill as per request so no fumigation |
Contracted |
No |
|
Spraying |
No |
Frequency |
Store paddy rice and mill as per request so no fumigation |
Contracted |
No |
|
Rodenticides |
No |
Frequency |
n/a |
Contracted |
No |
|
Rodent Trapping |
No |
Frequency |
n/a |
Contracted |
No |
|
Security |
|
|---|---|
|
Security |
Good |
|
Compound |
Fenced |
|
Other Comments |
n/a |
|
Access |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Distance from Main Town (km) |
24 Km |
||
|
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
0.6 hours |
||
|
Road Condition to Mill |
Good |
||
|
Road Limitations (if any) |
Maximum 5 m Width and Max. 50 Tonnage |
||
|
Rail Connections |
No |
||
|
On the Railway From |
No |
To |
No |
|
Other Comments |
n/a |
||
|
Milling Capacity |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
|
Rice |
6 MT |
180 MT |
|
Storage Capacity |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Storage in Metric Tons |
Rice – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
|
Within the Compound |
1000 MT |
N/A |
|
Outside the Compound |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Capacity to Blend |
|---|
|
N/A |
|
Loading & Discharge Rates |
|---|
|
300 MT/day |
|
Transport Capacity at Mill |
|---|
|
300 MT/day |
|
Additional Notes |
|---|
|
N/A |
Milling Company Thamphouphuang
|
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
|---|---|---|
|
Phouthamphoung Village, Lakonepheng District,Saravan Province, Lao PDR |
Name: Mr. Bounma Mounlavong Title: Director Email: n/a Web: n/a |
Tel: (856) 20 22276902 (856) 20 56939669 Fax: n/a |
|
Summary of Role and Services |
||
|
Selling and milling rice |
||
|
Facilities |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
18.000 m2 |
|
|
Drainage |
Good |
|
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
4
|
|
|
Number of Ventilators (screened) |
n/a |
|
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
500 kVA |
|
|
Backup Generator(s) |
yes |
4pce |
|
Milling Equipment |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
|
Thai |
2013 |
2013 |
good |
|
Maintenance |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Duration |
3-6months |
Type of Maintenance |
Condition-based maintenance |
|
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
|
Fortification Feeder |
No |
no |
yes |
|
|
Bag Cleaning Plant |
No |
no |
Yes |
|
|
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
|
|
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
|
|
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
|
|
Staffing |
|
|---|---|
|
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
20 |
|
Number of Full Time Labourers |
10 peoples overs/time |
|
Weighbridge |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Number |
1 |
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
|
Within Compound |
160 |
9m |
|
|
|
Within Compound |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
|
Building |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
Building – Wheat Mill |
150 |
50 |
12 |
|
Building – Maize Mill |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Walls |
Good |
||
|
Roof |
Good |
||
|
Floor |
Good |
||
|
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
|---|---|---|
|
|
Outside |
Inside |
|
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Rodent Activity |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Birds Entry |
No |
No |
|
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Moisture |
No |
No |
|
Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
|
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
|
Pest Control |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fumigation |
No |
Frequency |
|
Contracted |
No |
|
Spraying |
No |
Frequency |
|
Contracted |
No |
|
Rodenticides |
No |
Frequency |
|
Contracted |
No |
|
Rodent Trapping |
No |
Frequency |
|
Contracted |
No |
|
Security |
|
|---|---|
|
Security |
Good |
|
Compound |
Fenced |
|
Other Comments |
n/a |
|
Access |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Distance from Main Town (km) |
10km |
||
|
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
1h |
||
|
Road Condition to Mill |
Good |
||
|
Road Limitations (if any) |
n/a |
||
|
Rail Connections |
No |
||
|
On the Railway From |
No |
To |
No |
|
Other Comments |
n/a |
||
|
Milling Capacity |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
|
RICE |
60 MT |
n/a |
|
Maize |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Storage Capacity |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Storage in Metric Tons |
Rice – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
|
Within the Compound |
1,000 MT |
n/a |
|
Outside the Compound |
no |
n/a |
|
Capacity to Blend |
|---|
|
N/A |
|
Loading & Discharge Rates |
|---|
|
50 MT/Day |
|
Transport Capacity at Mill |
|---|
|
50 MT/Day |
|
Additional Notes |
|---|
|
n/a |
Milling Company Saiboua rice mill
|
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
|---|---|---|
|
Ban Nonghang, Thakhek, Khammaun Province, Road, Thakhet, Laos
|
Name: Mr. Bounyong Title: manager Email: bounyongc0306@gmail.com Web: n/a |
Tel:02091083004 Fax:n/a |
|
Summary of Role and Services |
||
|
Rice selling and milling |
||
|
Facilities |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
500 Ton |
|
|
Drainage |
Good / Fair / Poor / Non Existent |
|
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
2 |
|
|
Number of Ventilators (screened) |
4/4 |
|
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
300 Am |
|
|
Backup Generator(s) |
Yes / No |
List capacity of each backup generator in KVA |
|
Milling Equipment |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
|
Thai and China |
2014 |
2016 |
Good condition |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Maintenance |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Duration |
3 months/time |
Type of Maintenance |
Basic maintenances |
|
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
|
Fortification Feeder |
Yes / No |
No |
No |
|
|
Bag Cleaning Plant |
Yes / No |
20.000 |
Owned |
|
|
Moisture Tester |
Yes / No |
2 |
Owned |
|
|
De-stoning Plant |
Yes / No |
1 |
Owned |
|
|
Metal Extractor |
Yes / No |
4 |
Owned |
|
|
Staffing |
|
|---|---|
|
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
3 |
|
Number of Full Time Labourers |
9 |
|
Weighbridge |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Number |
|
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
|
Within Compound |
80 |
9.40cm |
12tyr |
|
|
Within Compound |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
Building |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
Building – Rice Mill |
49 |
31 |
12 |
|
Building – Maize Mill |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Walls |
good |
||
|
Roof |
good |
||
|
Floor |
good |
||
|
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
|---|---|---|
|
|
Outside |
Inside |
|
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
Yes / No |
Yes / No |
|
Signs of Rodent Activity |
Yes / No |
Yes / No |
|
Signs of Birds Entry |
Yes / No |
Yes / No |
|
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
Yes / No |
Yes / No |
|
Signs of Moisture |
Yes / No |
Yes / No |
|
Adjacent Vegetation |
Yes / No |
Yes / No |
|
Cleanliness |
Good / Poor |
Good / Poor |
|
Pest Control |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fumigation |
Yes / No |
Frequency |
Weekly / Monthly / Yearly |
Contracted |
Yes / No |
|
Spraying |
Yes / No |
Frequency |
Weekly / Monthly / Yearly |
Contracted |
Yes / No |
|
Rodenticides |
Yes / No |
Frequency |
Weekly / Monthly / Yearly |
Contracted |
Yes / No |
|
Rodent Trapping |
Yes / No |
Frequency |
Weekly / Monthly / Yearly |
Contracted |
Yes / No |
|
Security |
|
|---|---|
|
Security |
Good security |
|
Compound |
Fenced / Not Fenced |
|
Other Comments |
n/a |
|
Access |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Distance from Main Town (km) |
30 |
||
|
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
1 |
||
|
Road Condition to Mill |
good |
||
|
Road Limitations (if any) |
Maximum Width and Max. Tonnage |
||
|
Rail Connections |
Yes / No |
||
|
On the Railway From |
n/a |
To |
n/a |
|
Other Comments |
n/a |
||
|
Milling Capacity |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
|
White Rice |
15 |
300 |
|
Maize |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Storage Capacity |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Storage in Metric Tons |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
|
Within the Compound |
500mt |
n/a |
|
Outside the Compound |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Capacity to Blend |
|---|
|
12 ton/day |
|
Loading & Discharge Rates |
|---|
|
120mt/day |
|
Transport Capacity at Mill |
|---|
|
120mt /days |
|
Additional Notes |
|---|
|
Planning to build a warehouse size: 30m*40m*60m Planning to buy a machine for bending |
Milling Company Indochina Development Partners Lao Sole Ltd (IDP)
|
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
|---|---|---|
|
Indochina Development Partner Lao Sole Ltd Address: Sanamxay Village, Pakse City, Champasak Province, Lao PDR |
Name: Mr. Frederic Jullien Title: director Email: info@idpltd.net |
Tel: (856) 21 214 857 Fax: n/a |
|
Summary of Role and Services |
||
|
Rice and milling |
||
|
Facilities |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
200 m² |
|
|
Drainage |
Good / Fair / Poor / Non-Existent |
|
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes, 10 |
|
|
Number of Ventilators (screened) |
14 |
|
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
1,500 KVA |
|
|
Backup Generator(s) |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Milling Equipment |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
|
Vietnam |
2016 |
2015 |
Good |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Maintenance |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Duration |
End of season (every three months) |
Type of Maintenance |
Preventive |
|
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
|
Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
1 |
1 |
|
|
Bag Cleaning Plant |
No |
|
|
|
|
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
|
|
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
2 |
2 |
|
|
Metal Extractor |
No |
|
|
|
|
Staffing |
|
|---|---|
|
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
15 |
|
Number of Full Time Labourers |
17 |
|
Weighbridge |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Number |
1 |
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
|
Within Compound |
80 |
18 |
In-ground scale |
|
|
Within Compound |
|
|
|
|
|
Building |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
Building – Rice Mill |
35 |
56.5 |
n/a |
|
Building – Maize Mill |
|
|
|
|
Walls |
Good Condition |
||
|
Roof |
Good Condition |
||
|
Floor |
Good Condition |
||
|
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
|---|---|---|
|
|
Outside |
Inside |
|
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Signs of Rodent Activity |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Signs of Birds Entry |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Signs of Moisture |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Adjacent Vegetation |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
|
Pest Control |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fumigation |
Yes / |
Frequency |
Depending on conditions |
Contracted |
Depending on conditions |
|
Spraying |
No |
Frequency |
|
Contracted |
No |
|
Rodenticides |
No |
Frequency |
|
Contracted |
No |
|
Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Contracted |
No |
|
Security |
|
|---|---|
|
Security |
Fair |
|
Compound |
Some parts are fenced |
|
Other Comments |
|
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Access |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Distance from Main Town (km) |
30 KM |
||
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Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
30 min |
||
|
Road Condition to Mill |
Good |
||
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Road Limitations (if any) |
n/a |
||
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Rail Connections |
No |
||
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On the Railway From |
|
To |
|
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Other Comments |
n/a |
||
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Milling Capacity |
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|---|---|---|
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Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
|
Rice |
50 MT |
1,500 MT |
|
Storage Capacity |
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|---|---|---|
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Storage in Metric Tons |
Rice– Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
|
Within the Compound |
2,000 |
n/a |
|
Outside the Compound |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Capacity to Blend: |
|---|
|
1 Ton / Hour |
|
Loading & Discharge Rates: |
|---|
|
300 Ton / Day |
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Transport Capacity at Mill: |
|---|
|
300 Ton / Day |
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 3 Logistics Services
Services and Supply
The macroeconomic situation in Lao PDR has grown more complex in the past three years. The COVID-19 epidemic, increasing governmental debt, and challenging global economic conditions have worsened existing structural weaknesses. Consequently, the national currency has depreciated and inflation is rising rapidly. This condition disproportionately impacts individuals with lower socioeconomic status. Steady expansion in the last twenty years was mainly propelled by significant investments in areas that need a huge amount of money, such as mining and hydropower.
Lao manufacturing heavily depends on natural resources to drive the country's economic growth. Only a tiny number of companies are involved in high-technology manufacturing, namely in the communications and chemical sectors. The bulk of manufacturing companies are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that mostly create medium- and low-technology products. Although facing economic growth issues, the service and supply sectors are nonetheless able to meet requirements by importing goods and services from neighboring nations. Goods and services are exchanged between Thailand, China, and Vietnam through both the formal and informal economy.
Source: https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/lao/overview
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 3.1 Fuel
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 3.2 Transporters
Transporters
According to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Planning & Investment (Statistical Year Book, 2018), Lao PDR has experienced continuous growth in the domestic trucking industry – from about 44,000 in 2014 to more than 56,335 in 2017. This is in line with the general growth in all registered vehicles – from 1,586,545 in 2014 to a total of 1,979,789 in 2017 – with motorcycles accounting for 76% and trucks only 3%.
The trucking capacity, however, still remains poor, as the truck fleet is aged and much of the freight is carried on own-account vehicles. Trucking services is entirely provided by private companies, although most have only small fleets. Truck associations have been established in all provinces as trade associations, with some government involvement. Some of the associations provide guidance on rates, but the industry appears to be generally competitive.
The Lao International Freight Forwarder Association was established by Ministerial Decree in 2001 as a trade association to upgrade professional knowledge and promote investment in the business of freight forwarding and transport. Transport businesses operating for-hire services (as well as vehicle repair, freight forwarding, warehousing, and depots) are required to obtain a business license from provincial departments of public works and transport (DPWTs) or, for companies with foreign ownership and for companies making large investments, from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT).
WFP currently has 16 registered transporters for inter-warehouse (warehouse to warehouse) deliveries and 18 from WFP warehouses to final delivery points (schools, health centres, and villages).
Transporters typically used larger trucks (20-35 mt) for inter-warehouse deliveries (all on all-weather paved roads). Delivery to final delivery points is mostly subcontracted – with larger trucks picking form the warehouses to districts on secondary roads and smaller trucks (0.5 – 3 tons, tuk-tuks, 3 wheelers, and hand trackers) on smaller and paved tertiary roads to the villages.
WFP makes separate tenders for the dry season and the rainy seasons. Transport rates are higher for the rainy season and efficiency is poor due to the poor road conditions and obstacles (landslides and broken bridges). To mitigate these constraints, WFP endeavours to make early deliveries (June- before the rainy season) for the second first semester (starting September) and spreads out capacity to engage more transporters (through counter offers) to avoid allocating volumes exceeding transporter’s capacity.
For more information on transport company contact details, please see the following link: 4.8 Transporter Contact List.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 3.3 Manual Labour
Manual Labour
The Prime Minister's Office of Laos issued notice No. 1502/PMO for the adjustment of the minimum wage in August 2023. The local minimum wage increased from 1,300,000 LAK per person per month to 1,600,000 LAK per person per month on October 1, 2023. This increase is a continuation of the incremental minimum wage increases that began in mid-2022. If the employer employs a worker labouring in a hazardous area with difficult living conditions, the minimum wage must be increased by at least 15% of the minimum wage specified in the notice.
According to the most recent data from the Ministry of Planning and Investment (Statistical Yearbook, 2022), the average wage of Lao employees varies by industry. Agriculture and industry have comparable minimum wage rates, while the service sector pays more than 3,011,000 LAK per person per month.
Since June 2022, this is the third minimum wage increase in Laos. Depreciation of the Lao kip against foreign currencies and inflation in the cost of daily consumption products are two of the primary causes of this increased frequency of minimum wage hikes. These incremental increases also demonstrate the government's proactive approach to addressing the Laos cost-of-living crisis and its impact on low-wage workers.
The demand for manual labor has increased, but it is difficult to obtain due to rising inflation rates. As a result, skilled labor is being attracted to neighboring nations where the minimum salary is greater. The organization seeking to employ workers must adhere to legal regulations that establish non-discrimination in terms of both employment and wages. Employers are obligated to comply with the government's regulations regarding the minimum wage and working hours. The labor might be hired either through an official work organizing business or through individual contracting.
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Labour Rate(s) Overview |
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|---|---|---|
|
|
Cost |
Rate as of MMM YY |
|
Daily General Worker (Unskilled casual labour) |
120,000LAK = 6.10USD |
September 2023 |
|
Daily General Worker (Semi-skilled labour) |
150,000LAK = 7.62USD |
September 2023 |
|
Skilled Worker |
180,000LAK =9.14USD |
September 2023 |
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 3.4 Telecommunications
Telecommunications
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPT) is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the telecommunications sector in Laos. The MPT is responsible for issuing licenses to telecommunications service providers, regulating tariffs, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
MPT oversees and regulates the sector on the basis of the 2021 Telecommunication Law. The Telecom Law 2021 (amended) has replaced the previous one amended in 2011. However, the Telecom Law 2021 has not been implemented in practice as of this date. The revamped provisions of the Telecom Law 2021 are intended to facilitate the ease of doing telecommunications businesses and increase the administrative efficiency of the telecommunications sector.
Laos’ telecommunications sector is dominated by four major players: Lao Telecom (LTC), Star Telecom (UNITEL), Enterprise Telecommunications Lao (ETL) and T-Plus Laos (formerly Beeline). These companies have invested heavily in expanding their networks and improving their services in recent years.
One of the key policies of Laos’ telecommunications regulatory framework is to promote competition in the sector. The government has issued licenses to several other companies to provide telecommunications services, including, but not limited to, Planet, LaoSat, SLT Network, Mangkone and Chalurnsup. These companies have been able to compete with the major players by offering lower tariffs and innovative services.
Information and communication technology is formalized in Lao government policy as an important cross-cutting sector to achieve National Socio-Economic Development Plan, ensuring 100 per cent Internet coverage, access to broadband services for people across the country and transform Laos from a landlocked into land-linked country.
In 2021, the Lao Ministry of Public Security, which is in charge of the enforcement of regulations and techniques of control of internet network with a view to ensuring national peace and public order, announced the creation of taskforce set up to monitor social media use, focusing on especially on fake news. And the Ministry of Information and Culture and Tourism, which is concerned with approving the content of information and data exchanged on the internet, issued an order to provincial-level departments to register all owners of popular websites, Facebook pages, and other social media news outlets.
In 2023, Laos had around 6.45 million mobile phone connections, making up 85% of the country’s total population of 7.58 million. The most popular social media platforms in Laos are Facebook which accounts for 3.2 million users (46% female and 53% male), Instagram records a smaller number of users at just 488,000 (58% female and 41.2% male) and Twitter estimates a total of 238,000 users (69% female).
For more information on telecoms contacts, please see the following link: 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
|
Telephone Services |
|
|---|---|
|
Is there an existing landline telephone network? |
Yes |
|
Does it allow international calls? |
Yes |
|
Number and Length of Downtime Periods (on average) |
Not known |
|
Mobile Phone Providers |
LTC, UNITEL, ETL, T-Plus Laos |
|
Approximate Percentage of National Coverage |
18/18 provinces, 148/148 districts |
Telecommunications Regulations
The Office of Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPT) issued a notice on January 30, 2023, informing individuals, legal entities, and organizations that import telecommunications and ICT equipment nationwide about the Agreement on the Management of Telecommunications and ICT Equipment, No. 3583/KTS dated December 13, 2022. The importation of telecommunications and ICT equipment into Laos must be inspected and conform to technical standards first, to protect users’ rights and interests, ensure that the equipment is of high quality and safety, and ensure the stability and order of the society. The management of this equipment involves the inspection, issuance of Type Approval certificates, notification of conformity, and the use of technical regulation marks before their production, import, export, use, and distribution. Article 25 of the Agreement lists the application documents for the Type of Approval Certificate. Importers should request inspection and certification from the Department of Radio Frequency.
On July 21, 2023, MPT published the notice No. 0416 regarding implementation of regulations on technical standards of telecommunications and ICT equipment. The notice will take effect on August 4, 2023. Notable points are 1) Type Approval certificate and Notification of compliance issued to Type 1 devices will be valid for 3 years. Notification of compliance issued to Type 2 devices will be valid for 1 year, 2) MPT accepts test reports issued by ISO/IEC17025 accredited lab, and lab’s Accreditation Certificate should be included in application documents, 3) 5G Network Equipment must pass the evaluation of GSMA NESAS technical standards, 4) Products mentioned in item 10 of the notice, such as mobile phone, tablet, router should bear with a MTC label sticker. Local importers who intend to place the label sticker in the technical documents, user manual or other places, rather than on the device or packaging box, must request permission from the radio frequency department.
|
Regulations on Usage and Import |
||
|---|---|---|
|
|
Regulations in Place? |
Regulating Authority |
|
Satellite |
Yes |
Department of Radio Frequency, MPT |
|
HF Radio |
Yes |
Same as above |
|
UHF/VHF/HF Radio: Handheld, Base and Mobile |
Yes |
Same as above |
|
UHF/VHF Repeaters |
Yes |
Same as above |
|
GPS |
Yes |
Same as above |
|
VSAT |
Yes |
Same as above |
|
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required |
||
|
|
||
|
Frequency Licenses Required |
||
|
|
||
Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
The VHF antenna installed on top of UNDP antenna tower at maximum allowable height; the antenna is point to cover North-West side of Vientiane where coverage from UNDP Channel 3 is beyond reach. The Omni-direction antennas being use with MTR2000 is operating at its maximum capacity and can no longer adjusted to achieve more coverage; the current MTR2000 will cover maximum 2 km radius from UNDP office. However, according to the new Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) requirement, it is unnecessary to have this feature in Laos. The signal has been deactivated, although it can be activated for VHF and VF purposes if needed, with proper maintenance.
|
Existing UN Telecommunication Systems |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
WFP |
UNICEF |
UNDP |
|
|
VHF Frequencies |
Yes (Not in use) |
Yes (Not in use) |
Yes (Not in use) |
|
|
HF Frequencies |
Yes (Not in use) |
Yes (Not in use) |
Yes (Not in use) |
|
|
Locations of Repeaters |
Yes (Not in use) |
Yes (Not in use) |
Yes (Not in use) |
|
|
VSAT |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
There are 25 companies that were given Business Licenses for ISPs in 2021 to provide internet connections through satellites and optical fibre networks. Individual organizations can get contracts from these companies.
Some of the major ISPs in Laos are Lao Telecom (LTC), Star Telecom (UNITEL), Enterprise Telecommunications Lao (ETL) and T-Plus Laos (formerly Beeline).
|
Internet Service Providers |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Are there ISPs available? |
Yes |
|
|
If yes, are they privately or government owned? |
Joint Ventures and Private |
|
|
Dial-up only? |
No, but include broadband, mobile data and Wi-Fi hotspots |
|
|
Approximate Rates (local currency and USD - $) |
Dial-up |
N/A |
|
Broadband |
100,000 LAK to 300,000 LAK (USD 10 to USD 30) per month, depends on the package or 1GB at USD 0.25 |
|
|
Max Leasable ‘Dedicated’ Bandwidth |
512 Kbps or higher |
|
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
Laos has four major Mobile Network Operators. Lao Telecom, often referred to as LTC, has the largest coverage, with near-nationwide 4G though some villages in remote areas still rely on 3G or 2G. As the second largest coverage, UNITEL’s 4G signal is available in all major cities and provinces, as well as most rural districts. Enterprise Telecommunications Lao (ETL) network covers almost all major cities, the network coverage in rural areas may not be as comprehensive compared to LTC and UNITEL. T-Plus Laos network coverage is stronger in major urban areas. T-Plus has been steadily expanding into rural and remote areas.
In 2023, Laos has around 6.45 million mobile phone connections, making up 85% of the country’s total population of 7.58 million. From October 1, 2023, telecommunications and internet companies will only be allowed to sell SIM cards through designated company service points. The Lao Telecommunication Regulatory Authority, which is under MPT, instructs mobile phone users to register their SIM cards by taking photos of their ID cards, driver’s license, family registration book and resident certificate and send them, online, to the Authority by the end of the year.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lao Telecom (LTC) |
N/A |
Very Good (all provinces) |
N/A |
3G, 4G, 5G (some areas in Vientiane Capital), GMS, fixed-line, e-SIM card, M-MONEY (from July 2021) |
|
Star Telecom (UNITEL) |
N/A |
Very Good (all provinces) |
Yes |
2G, 3G, 4G, Voice, SMS, data package, e-SIM, U-MONEY(from 2018) |
|
Enterprise Telecommunications Lao (ETL) |
N/A |
Good (all provinces) |
N/A |
2G GSM services over the 900 MHz band, 3G UMTS service over the B1 (2100 MHz) band, 4G LTE deployment using 15 MHz of B3 (1800 MHz), fixed line, FTTH broadband internet, business solutions and education programs, E2pay |
|
T-Plus Laos |
N/A |
Good (all provinces with limited to major population center) |
N/A |
2G, 3G, 4G, e-SIM |
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 3.5 Food and Additional Suppliers
Food and Additional Suppliers
Rice continues to be the key staple food and the most important crop in Laos, covering about 60% of the total cultivated areas. Subsistence agriculture, dominated by rice cultivation in lowland areas, continues to account for 16% of the country’s total gross national product (GDP) and approximately 60% of the employed population works in the agricultural sector. More than 3 million tonnages were harvested in 2021/22.
Nationally, Laos has achieved food self-sufficiency, however, there still exists food insecurity situation owning to multiple factors, including high food, fuel, and agricultural input prices. As a generalization, approximately 1.04 million people (13.9%) are estimated to be moderately acute food insecure and 71,000 people (0.9%) are recorded as being severely acute food insecure.
Consumption of food items derived from own production remains the single most important source of food at household levels. Rice is mainly consumed. Laos’ per capita rice consumption is among the highest in the world at around 160 kg/year. Most Lao prefer to eat glutinous rice over other rice varieties, and almost all of the glutinous rice produced in Laos is used for domestic consumption. The stable food is supplemented by commonly grown vegetables including chilli, spring onion, garlic, mints, Asian leafy, lettuce, long bean, cucumber, eggplant, and cabbage.
Farming systems are rice-based, and diversification in Laos depends on the ability of farming households to maintain rice security. When this is achieved, resources are released for plantation, and cultivation of non-subsistence cash crops including commercial rice, maize, coffee, bananas, sugarcane and cassava which are key export products to China, Thailand and Vietnam.
The livestock sector contributes to about 20% of the agricultural GDP. Buffaloes, cattle, poultry, and pigs are the main livestock species and are mostly raised in the free-range husbandry systems. Livestock products function as unofficial bank savings generating valuable cash income for the rural population. The fishery is one of the main sources of income and allows diet diversification for the rural population. Natural rivers and water reservoirs are the habitats of many freshwater fish species. There are several types of aquacultures in the country, including cage culture with cages made of steel frames, bamboo, net or wood; rice-fish culture in irrigated areas; pond culture in small ponds created in rural lowland areas and used just to cover family requirements.
Aside from food and agricultural products, the most significant services that Laos exports include personal travel and transportation services, computer and information services, insurance services, and construction services. Personal travel and transportation services are also among the most important services.
Generic country information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a general overview of country data related to the service and supply sectors, please consult the following sources:
The Observatory of Economic Complexity – MIT (OEC): (http://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/)
https://oec.world/en/profile/country/lao
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.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 3.5.1 Food Suppliers
Overview
Purchasing of large quantities of food within Lao is difficult. Suppliers do not have access to large stocks nor can provide consistent quality. In many cases when tendering in the local market for food commodities suppliers import food from neighboring countries because they cannot source the commodities locally.
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/
USAID Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET): http://www.fews.net/
For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List.
Retail Sector
The majority of Lao people are not familiar with supermarkets and convenient stores/mini markets which are mostly accessible to the urban population in the capital city and major provinces. Local market and individually/family owned store at village and district level with a limited selection of goods and supply capacity are commonly used by the population. These local retailers usually have established relationship with wholesalers in provincial level by which the retailers are supplied.
|
Types of Retailers Available |
|
|---|---|
|
Type of Retailer |
Rank (1-5) |
|
Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains. |
3 |
|
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. |
1 |
|
Mobile Shop/Market Stand – individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments. |
1 |
Please copy the below section for each wholesale-level supplier assessed.
Wholesale – Champahom Trading Import-Export Sole Co., Ltd.
There are two notable rice suppliers that have recently made news headlines as promising rice exporters from Laos to European and Chinese markets.
|
Supplier Overview |
|
|---|---|
|
Company Name |
Champahom Trading Import-Export Sole Co., Ltd., |
|
Address |
Don Noun Village, Xaythany district, Vientiane Capital, Laos, Mobile: 020-2991 7778 |
|
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity?
|
No, the supplier is directly engaged in encouraging and working with rice farmer groups who work on 600 hectares of rice plantation in four districts in Vientiane Capital that supply paddy rice |
|
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity?
|
Yes, the supplier provides commodities directly to the consumer/end user and directly manages retail locations. |
|
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes, but limited |
|
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes, but limited |
|
Approximate Turnover in MT
|
Milling capacity is 42 mt per day. |
|
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, transfer |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
Champahom Trade Import-Export Sole Co.Ltd is a woman-led company. Originally a traditional, quasi-informal family trading business (Known locally as Bounhieng Phommixay Rice Mill), the company was formally registered in October 2016. It currently has 16 full-time employees. The supplier is a target for being supported and promoted as a model for rice exporter. With the utilization of modern technology (drying and milling), both to increase milling capacity and achieve better quality output to comply with good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety consultation from the Systematic Mechanism for Safer Trade (SYMST) project, financed by the European Union and implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and a loan from the World Bank for rice export resource, the supplier was the first companies in Laos to succeed in exporting rice to the European Union market, sending 50 tonnes of rice to Belgium as the first purchase destination in 2021 and 400 tonnes in 2022. In September, the supplier signed an agreement with Wech Gros Import-Export from France, to sell 1,000 tonnes of glutinous rice each year for an unspecified number of years with the first shipment of rice, 25 tonnes, sent to France in January 2023. Another agreement signed was to export rice to the United States in 2024. |
Wholesale – Xuanye (Laos) Co., Ltd.
|
Supplier Overview |
|
|---|---|
|
Company Name |
Xuanye (Laos) Co., Ltd.
|
|
Address |
Sisattanak district, Vientiane Capital, Laos, Mobile: 020-5832 0099 |
|
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
No, the supplier is engaging in the utilization of 2+3 Investment Promotion Scheme. Under this scheme, farmers contribute their land and labour, while the company provides funding, technical assistance and a market. |
|
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity?
|
Yes, the supplier provides commodities directly to the consumer/end user and directly manages retail locations. |
|
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
N/A |
|
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
N/A |
|
Approximate Turnover in MT
|
Estimated yearly supply capacity 4,000 mt from 7 rice mills |
|
Payment Methods Accepted |
N/A |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
Registered in October 2014, Xuanye (Laos) Co., Ltd., is a Chinese company involved in the export of Lao agricultural products including rice to China. In 2015 the company was approved as the sole exporter of both glutinous and non-glutinous rice, drawing on the output of 7 mills, to China with a quota of 8,000 mt, increasing to 20,000 mt in 2017. However, the company has not yet been able to meet the quota, exporting only 4,000 to 5,000 mt per year, largely due to issues with quality. |
*Basic details for the main office should be shown here, additional contact details for local/regional offices and full contact details for the main office to be included in section 4.10 Supplier Contact List.
|
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
|
00 - Live animals (other than fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.) |
i.e. sheep and goats, swine, poultry… |
Produced locally |
|
01 - Meat and meat preparations |
i.e meat of bovine animals, meat of sheep, dried or smoked meat of swine, sausages… |
Produced locally |
|
02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs |
i.e. milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, eggs… |
Mostly imported and produced locally (eg: eggs) |
|
03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs… |
i.e. fish (chilled or frozen), fish (salted or in brine), fish liver and roes… |
Produced locally |
|
04 - Cereals and cereal preparations |
i.e. wheat, rice, flour of maize, pasta... |
Produced locally |
|
05 - Vegetables and fruit |
i.e. vegetables, fruit and nuts, jams/jellies, fruit juices… |
Produced locally |
|
06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey |
i.e. sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit/nuts preserved by sugar … |
Imported and produced locally |
|
07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof |
i.e. coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, pepper… |
Produced locally and import (eg: chocolate) |
|
09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations |
i.e. ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, yeasts… |
Imported |
|
41 - Animal oils and fats |
i.e. lard, fats and oils… |
Imported |
|
42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated |
i.e. soya bean oil, olive oil, maize oil, vegetable oil… |
Imported |
**For non-FOOD products please see section 3.5.2 Additional Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1 Fuel.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 3.5.2 Additional Suppliers
Overview
Laos is an agricultural-based country that currently lacks wholesalers or manufacturers to produce essential commodities used in humanitarian operations and programming at the national and district levels. These commodities include tents, water pumps, water tanks, computer/IT equipment, and office furniture. These major products are imported from neighboring nations such as Thailand, China, and Vietnam. Currently, there are only a limited number of manufacturers or wholesalers in Laos that make items such as water pipes and portable water for humanitarian purposes.
For more information on suppliers’ contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List.
Please copy the below section for each wholesale-level supplier assessed.
Wholesale – Lao Brewery Company
Lao Brewery Co., Ltd. was established in 1973 through a collaboration between international investors and local entrepreneurs. During that period, the enterprise possessed a yearly manufacturing capability of 21 million liters of potable water.
|
Supplier Overview |
|
|---|---|
|
Company Name |
Lao Brewery Co,Ltd |
|
Address |
Km.12 Thadeua Road, Hatsayfong District, Vientiane CaLAO P.D.R. |
|
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
Yes |
|
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes |
|
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
|
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
|
Approximate turnover in USD - $
|
Annual revenue was $79 million |
|
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, check, wire transfer |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
n/a |
|
Other Locations |
|
|---|---|
|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
|
Laos |
Vientiane Capital Champasack Province |
|
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
||
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24/27 - Crude materials, inedible, except fuel |
No |
n/a |
|
|
51 to 59 - Chemical and related products |
No |
n/a |
|
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61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material |
No |
n/a |
|
|
71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment |
No |
n/a |
|
|
81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
No |
n/a |
|
|
91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere |
Drinking water |
manufactured locally |
|
Wholesale – DAO HEUANG GROUP LTD
Dao-Heuang Group (DHG) is presently one of Lao PDR's largest and most progressive corporations. DHG is quickly expanding and is known for creating high-quality multinational brands. Begin food and beverage establishments in 2008.
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Supplier Overview |
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|---|---|
|
Company Name |
DAO HEUANG GROUP LTD |
|
Address |
No 437, Unit 26, Hongkair Village, Saysetha District Vientiane Capital 333, Ban Phonkung, Mekong River Crossing Bridge Ave Pakse District, Champasak Province |
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Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
Yes |
|
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes |
|
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
|
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
|
Approximate turnover in USD - $
|
n/a |
|
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, check, wire transfer |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
n/a |
|
Other Locations |
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|---|---|
|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
|
Laos |
Vientiane Capital Champasack Province |
|
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
|
24/27 - Crude materials, inedible, except fuel |
No |
n/a |
|
51 to 59 - Chemical and related products |
No |
n/a |
|
61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material |
No |
n/a |
|
71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment |
No |
n/a |
|
81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
No |
n/a |
|
91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere |
Drinking water |
manufactured locally |
Wholesale – XAIGNAVONG GROUP Sole Co., LTD
XAIGNAVONG GROUP Sole Co., LTD. is a trade firm that was founded in 2001. The company has progressively grown and broadened its range of business operations from a tiny trading company that exclusively dealt with plastic pipe products to a reputable provider of diverse industrial items for the water and wastewater sectors. Today, the company offers a comprehensive solution for plumbing supplies and equipment for both urban and rural water supply projects.
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Supplier Overview |
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|---|---|
|
Company Name |
XAIGNAVONG GROUP Sole Co., LTD |
|
Address |
MAIN OFFICE & SHOWROOM KM10, Kaysone Phomvihane Avenue, Saphangmeuk, Xaythany, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
|
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
Yes |
|
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes |
|
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
|
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
|
Approximate turnover in USD - $
|
n/a |
|
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, check, wire transfer |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
|
Other Locations |
|
|---|---|
|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
|
Laos. |
Ventiane Capital |
|
ADD MORE ROWS IF REQUIRED |
|
|
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
|
24/27 - Crude materials, inedible, except fuel |
No |
n/a |
|
51 to 59 - Chemical and related products |
No |
a/a |
|
61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material |
Pipe fittings |
manufactured locally |
|
71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment |
No |
n/a |
|
81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
No |
n/a |
|
91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere |
|
|
Wholesale – Lao Pipe Industrial Technology Sole Co., Ltd
Since 2006, Lao Pipe Industrial Technology Sole Co., Ltd has been producing "Lao Water Pipe" products. The company also prioritizes product development in order to diversify and focus on leadership in pipe systems such as: water pipe system, waste water pipe system, hot water pipe system, clean water pipe system in rural areas, pipe system for electricity, pipe system for telecommunication, water pipe system for agriculture, and water pipe system for public consumption.
|
Supplier Overview |
|
|---|---|
|
Company Name |
Lao Pipe Industrial Technology Sole Co., Ltd |
|
Address |
Nakhae Village, Xaythany District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
|
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity? |
Yes. |
|
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity? |
Yes |
|
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity? |
Yes |
|
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities? |
Yes |
|
Approximate turnover in USD - $
|
n/a |
|
Payment Methods Accepted |
Cash, check, wire transfer |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
|
|
Other Locations |
|
|---|---|
|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
|
Laos |
Vientiane Capital |
|
Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
|
|
24/27 - Crude materials, inedible, except fuel |
No |
n/a |
|
51 to 59 - Chemical and related products |
No |
n/a |
|
61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material |
Pipe fittings |
manufactured locally |
|
71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment |
No |
n/a |
|
81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
No |
n/a |
|
91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere |
|
|
**For FOOD products please see section 3.5.1 Food Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1 Fuel.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 3.6 Additional Services
The plan for 2020-2025 aims to enhance the connectivity between power generation and the overall power system. Additionally, the plan for 2025-2030 focuses on improving both the interconnection from power generation to the power system and the interconnection between different power systems for the purpose of power export.
|
Power stability |
|
|---|---|
|
Power grid / network coverage |
The electricity access rate in Lao PDR for 2021 reached 100.00%, representing a 0.69% growth compared to 2020. The greatest consumption is located in Vientiane municipality, which has over 200,000 consumers. |
|
Is supply regular and constant throughout the country? |
Yes |
|
Please describe |
Wherever the transmission line is available, the electrical current is stable. In case of import electricity in some provinces in the north, instability of the current is expected. |
|
On average, how often does power supply goes out? |
Once per 3 months in Vientiane and big cities and one a mother in districts |
|
On average, how long does the outage last? |
Not more than 1 day in Vientiane and big cities and 3 days in districts level. |
|
Electricity and Power Summary Table |
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Production Unit |
Type (Hydroelectric, Thermal, etc.) |
Installed Capacity (MW) |
Current Production (GWh) |
|
Electricite du Laos |
Hydroelectric |
1,370 |
5,750 |
|
Nam Theun 2 Power Company Limited |
Hydroelectric |
1,070 |
6,000 |
|
Nam Theun 1 Power Company Limited |
Hydroelectric |
650 |
2,638 |
|
Chaleun Sekong Energy Co., Ltd. |
Hydroelectric |
1,804 |
n/a |
|
Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy Power Company Limited |
Hydroelectric |
410 |
1,879 |
|
Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company |
Hydroelectric |
272 |
1,546 |
Financial Services
Laos has a variety of banks, including state-owned commercial banks, specialized banks, joint state commercial banks, private banks, subsidiary banks, and branches of foreign commercial banks. These banks are primarily located in the capital and larger towns, with some only found in the capital. Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public, Lao Development Bank Co Ltd, and Agricultural Promotion Bank are three banks with the widest network of branches in the country, spanning from provinces to districts. The majority of banks offer a wide range of financial services, such as deposits, loans, Letter of Credit, Letter of Guarantee, settlements, foreign exchange, ATM/debit and credit cards, as well as mobile and internet banking.
BANQUE POUR LE COMMERCE EXTERIEUR LAO PUBLIC (BCEL)
BCEL was founded in accordance with Decision No. 129/BOL, issued on 01 November 1989, which authorized the establishment of the bank. On December 23, 2010, BCEL successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO) and changed its name to Banque Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public, as stated in the Enterprise Registration License No.0061/ERO issued on January 10, 2011 by the Department of Enterprise Registration and Management, Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Lao PDR. The Government, represented by the Ministry of Finance, had 80% of the overall shares.
|
Company Overview |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Company Name |
Banque Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL) |
|
|
Address |
No01, Pangkham Street, Ban Xiengnheun, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Lao PDR |
|
|
|
Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
|
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
n/a |
|
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
n/a |
|
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
n/a |
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
n/a |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
n/a |
|
|
Other Locations |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Service Location(s) |
|
Laos |
The bank is present in both the Vientiane capital and all 17 provinces of Laos, with a total of 20 branches, 95 service units, and 10 exchange units. |
|
Other country |
Over 100 correspondent banks around the world. |
AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION BANK (APB)
The Agricultural Promotion Bank (APB) was created by Prime Minister's Decree number 92/PM on June 19, 1993. It is a development bank that primarily provides funding for the agricultural and forestry sectors.
|
Company Overview |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Company Name |
Agricultural Promotion Bank (APB) |
|
|
Address |
Kaisonphomvihan, Phakhao Village, Xaythany District, Vientiane Capital. Lao PDR |
|
|
|
Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
|
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
n/a |
|
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
n/a |
|
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
n/a |
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
n/a |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
n/a |
|
|
Other Locations |
|
|---|---|
|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
|
Laos |
The bank is present in both the Vientiane capital and all 17 provinces of Laos, with a total of 17 branches with 92 service units country wide. |
|
Other country |
n/a |
LAO DEVELOPMENT BANK CO LTD
The Lao Development Bank (LDB) is a bank that operates as a joint venture between Chaleun Sekong Energy Co., LTD (70%) and the Ministry of Finance (30%). It is regulated by the Bank of the Lao PDR and adheres to the laws and regulations of the Lao PDR. Additionally, it fulfills its own responsibility towards the national socio-economic development.
|
Company Overview |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Company Name |
LAO DEVELOPMENT BANK CO LTD |
||
|
Address |
013, Avenue Souphanouvong, Chanthabuly District, Vientiane Capital. Lao PDR |
||
|
|
Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
|
|
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
n/a |
|
|
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
n/a |
|
|
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
n/a |
|
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
n/a |
|
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
n/a |
||
|
Other Locations |
|||
|
Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
||
|
Laos |
The bank is present in both the Vientiane capital and all 17 provinces of Laos, with a total of 19 branches with 75 service units country wide. |
||
|
Other country |
n/a |
||
Clearing and Forwarding Agents
By local standards, the freight forwarders in Laos are quite well-organized. The majority are members of LIFFA, an organization established by the Department of Transportation that has official recognition as the industry's representative and is represented on government committees. These businesses typically outsource trucking work to transport operators who own trucks and operate with very little in the way of transport assets. The major freight forwarders in Lao PDR are the holders of customs brokerage licenses. As part of their total business, they offer a customs clearance service. Numerous independent brokers focus exclusively on customs clearance and don't offer freight forwarding services.
Construction, Material Handling & Power Generation Equipment
Authorized dealers and intermediaries distribute Construction, Material Handling, and Power Generation Equipment nationwide. The majority of goods are imported from neighboring nations and require advance ordering, which can be time-consuming, particularly for warehouse equipment like as pallets, forklifts, conveyors, and similar items.
Postal and Courier Services
The postal and courier services in Laos have had significant growth in recent years, particularly in the area of transporting small packages inside the country. This is facilitated by the presence of prominent courier service units located in every town around the country. The package can also be sent by air if the route is open. Additionally, DHL, FedEx, and UPS offer postal services for sending items outside of Laos.
Printing and Publishing
In general, there are numerous possibilities for organizations that perform printing throughout the country. Graphic design, on the other hand, is more complex. Large printing enterprises in Laos have also served and printed for government agencies and International organizations. Some of the materials were processed locally, but others had to be sent to Thailand for printing by the printing company.
Taxi Companies
There is a finite amount of taxi businesses in the country. Locating a taxi service in the main urban areas of Laos is very straightforward, however availability may be limited in certain provinces. They typically have a casual character. Tuk Tuks are prevalent in metropolitan areas. It is customary to pay before leaving without any reduction in price.
Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance/Workshops
The car and its accessories or maintenance Workshops are accessible in the urban area for both the official workshop of each branch's vehicle dealer and private and family-owned businesses. The majority of the spare parts are imported from neighboring nations such as Thailand, China, and Japan.
Vehicle Rental
Car rental in Laos is an excellent alternative for both operational and tourist-related needs. Currently, renting a car in Laos is rather simple, however, it usually entails leasing a car with a chauffeur. Individuals have the option of renting an automobile for self-driving reasons. Renters must, however, convert their Internationalinternational driving permit into a Laos driver's license. Because of the infamous traffic system, which has repeatedly been a source of embarrassment in Laos, and the time-consuming and complex license exchange process.
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.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 3.7 Waste Management and Recycling Infrastructure Assessment
Overview
In the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), the primary responsibility for solid waste management areis assigned to province administrations and district offices. The management of rubbish collection is overseen by a publicly owned firm that was established through the delegation of responsibilities to provincial authorities and district offices. Laos lacks a fundamental legislation pertaining to waste management that aligns with the Japanese Waste Disposal Law (Wastes Disposal and Public Cleansing Act). However, the Environmental Protection Law does outline fundamental aspects, and waste in Laos is categorized into two primary types: general waste and hazardous waste.
At the national level, the responsibility for matters pertaining to solid waste management is divided between two primary entities: the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE). Other national government entities that have a vested interest, whether direct or indirect, in the solid waste industry of Lao PDR include the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), and the Ministry of Energy and Mines.
Private enterprises engaged in collection services have the legal authority to directly impose fees upon their clientele. The authority has granted them the permission to impose fees as stipulated by official legislation. Private enterprises are contracted by provincial authorities and district offices through annual agreements, which outline the districts where they are authorized to operate and establish minimum performance criteria. The waste that is collected is thereafter assigned to provincial authorities, district offices, or private companies, which then utilize a fleet of vehicles to transfer it to the designated disposal site. The transfer station solely serves as a location for unloading and reloading, without engaging in compaction or further sorting activities during this phase.
There is a lack of significant recycling industries documented in the country of Lao PDR. Nevertheless, it has been observed that there are small and medium-sized firms engaged in the processing and treatment of recyclable materials. The Lantieng Recycling Company engages in the production of various commodities through the processes of washing, crushing, and fragmenting recyclable materials into smaller fragments. The company's end goods serve as primary inputs for several sectors and are distributed either through direct sales or intermediaries. In the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), recyclable materials that are collected are typically sent to neighboring countries, such as China and Vietnam, for the purpose of undergoing final processing or treatment.
In recent years, the capacity of final disposal sites in metropolitan areas has become inadequate due to the impact of population growth and the advancement of urbanization. The waste collection rate continues to exhibit a low level. In numerous instances, medical waste and hazardous trash are indiscriminately disposed of in municipal waste disposal facilities and vacant lots without undergoing appropriate treatment procedures.
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Current Hazardous Waste Administration, The foundation of hazardous waste management policy is established upon environmental protection legislation and chemical management legislation. Deliberations regarding regulatory measures to oversee the illicit transportation of hazardous waste are conducted between the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and in accordance with the Basel Convention.
Medical waste and hazardous trash are frequently thrown in municipal waste disposal sites and vacant lots without being properly treated. The industrial sector is required to prevent and decrease the amount of hazardous waste as much as possible, and hazardous waste must not be diluted or contaminated with other waste or substances while being stored, transported, or destroyed. The hazardous waste must be maintained separate and uncontaminated, and it must be disposed of in a designated landfill rather than in a general garbage dump.
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal
The gathered waste is disposed of at the city dump. Because a few controls and engineering procedures are believed to exist, the site can be called a semi-controlled landfill rather than an open dump. Province administrations and district offices own and operate the landfill. A weigh bridge exists among the landfill's measures and controls to monitor the quantities of entering rubbish, which also allows the determination of the disposal fee that is charged to each of the private enterprises.
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 Laos Contact Lists
In the following subsections the contact details for Laos will be presented.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 4.1 Government Contact List
|
Ministry |
Department |
National or Provincial/State Authority |
City / Town |
Street / Physical Address |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Fax Number |
Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
International Organization Department
Protocol Department
Consular |
National |
Vientiane Capital |
Thatluang Rd., Ban Phonxay, Xaysettha district, Vientiane |
|
(856) 21 415822 (856) 21 414023
(856) 21 454125 (856) 21 454126
(856) 21 254176 |
(856) 21 414029 |
|
|
2. Ministry of Labour & Social Welfare |
Social Welfare Department Director/Deputy National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) |
National |
Vientiane Capital |
Dongmakkhai village, Xaythany district, Vientiane, Lao PDR P.O Box: 347 |
|
(856) 21 213000 (856) 21 222777
(856) 21 219450 |
(856) 21 213287 (856) 21 911509
(856) 21 219525
|
|
|
3. Ministry of Education & Sports |
|
National |
Vientiane Capital |
Lan Xang Rd. XiengNgeun village Chanthabouli district, Vientiane Lao PDR, PO Box. 67 |
(856) 21 216013 (856) 21 216014 |
(856) 21 216006 |
|
|
|
4. Ministry of Finance |
Customs Department
State Reserves Department
|
National |
Vientiane Capital |
Ministry of Finance 23 Singha Road Vientiane capital, Laos |
(856) 21 911336
(856) 21 900959 (856) 21 900932 Hotline: 1519 |
(856) 21 412409 |
|
|
|
5. Ministry of Industry & Commerce |
Call centre
Web Admin |
National |
Vientiane Capital |
Phonesay Road, Ban Phonesay, Vientiane capital, PO Box: 4107 |
|
(856) 21 453493
(856) 21 911628 |
(856) 21 451986
(856) 21 416140
|
|
|
6. Ministry of Health |
Food and Drug Department
|
National |
Vientiane Capital |
Ban thatkhao, Sisattanack district, Rue Simeuang, Vientiane |
|
(856) 21 840761 (856) 21 840764
Hotline:1195
|
|
|
|
7. Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry |
|
National |
Vientiane Capital |
Lane Xang Avenue, Ban Hatsady Tay, Chanthabouly, Vientiane P.O.BOX: 811 |
|
(856) 21 412345 |
(856) 21 412344
|
|
|
8. Ministry of Public Works and Transport |
Department of Inland Waterways Transport
|
National |
Vientiane Capital
Oudomxay Province Champasak Province |
Lanxang Avenue, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
Ban Cheng Xay district Oudomxay Province
Pakse villahe Oakse Capital |
|
(856) 21 412255
(856) 81 312282 (856) 81 312023
(856) 31 254559
|
(856) 21 412250
(856) 81 312023 (856) 81 312285
(856) 31 254558 |
|
|
9. Ministry of Planning & Investment |
Permanent Secretary Office
|
National |
Vientiane Capital |
Souphanouvong Avenue, Sikottabong district Vientiane Lao PDR |
(856) 21 217020
|
(856) 21 217010
|
||
|
10. Ministry of Energy & Mines |
|
National |
Vientiane Capital |
Ban Nong bone, Saysettha district, Vientiane Lao PDR, PO BOX: 11694 |
|
(856) 21 263745 (856) 21 413000
|
(856)21 410135 |
|
|
|
|
National |
Vientiane Capital |
Sisavath village, Chanthaboulee district, Vientiane capital Lao PDR PO Box: 6376 |
(856) 21 212545 |
|
||
|
12. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment |
|
National |
Vientiane Capital |
Vientiane Lao PDR |
(856) 21 264921 (856) 21 263799
|
(856) 21 264921 (856) 21 263799 |
https://rtm.org.la/sector-working-groups/natural-resource-environment/ |
|
|
13. Ministry of Justice |
|
National |
Vientiane Capital |
LanXang Rd. PO box:08 Vienetiane Capital |
|
(856) 21 451920 (856) 21 415523
|
(856) 21 414102 |
|
|
|
National |
Vientiane Capital |
Sethathirath street01000, Vientane capital, Lao PDR PO Box: 122 |
(856) 21 212412 (856) 21 253605
|
|
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|
15. Ministry of Public Security
|
|
National |
Vientiane Capital |
Husady village, Chanthabouly district, Vientiane lao |
(856) 21 970051 |
|
|
|
|
16. Ministry of Post and telecommunications
|
Department of Planning and Cooperation Finance Department |
National |
Vientiane Capital |
Vientiane Lao P.D.R
|
(856) 21-218720 (856) 21 222972
(856) 21 219902 (856) 21 241180 |
|
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|
17. Ministry of National defence |
|
National |
Vientiane Capital |
Kayson phomvihan Rd. Ban PhoneKeng village, Saysettha district, Vientiane Lao PDR |
|
(856) 21 911 388 |
(856) 21 911 388 |
|
|
|
National |
Vientiane Capital |
Hadsady villag, chanthabouly district, Vientiane capital Lao PDR PO Box: 2279 |
(856) 21 213470 (856) 21 213148 (856) 21 217706 |
(856) 21 213472 |
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List
Inter-Agency Standing Committee Chairs
|
Organization |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
United Nations Development Programme
|
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR
|
Mr. Bakhodir Burkhanov
|
Resident Coordinator of the UN |
(856) 21 267777 |
|
(856) 21 267799 |
|
|
|
Ministry of labour and social welfare (MLSW) |
Dongmakkhai village, Xaythany district, Vientiane, Lao PDR P.O Box: 347 |
Vongkham Phanthanouvong |
Director General Social Welfare Department, MoLSW |
|
(856) 20 22225185 |
n/a |
|
Humanitarian Country Team
|
Organization |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
United Nations Development Programme
|
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR
|
Mrs. Martine Therer |
Resident Coordinator of the UN |
|
(856) 21 267777 |
|
(856) 21 267799 |
|
|
CARE International |
Nongsangthor rd, Nongsangthor Village, Saysettha district, Vientiane Capital Lao PDR, P.O Box: 4328 |
Keoamphone Souvannaphoum |
Country Director |
(856) 21 217727 (856) 21 212991 |
|
n/a |
|
|
|
Health Poverty Action |
Phonethan Village, Saysettha district Vientiane, Lao PDR |
Ronaldo Estera |
Country Director |
R.Estera@healthpovertyaction.org HPA.Laos.Admin@healthpovertyaction.org |
(856) 21 264960 |
(856) 20 56549895 |
n/a |
|
|
Oxfam |
98/8 Sithong road Vientiane, Lao PDR
|
Khamphy Khammavong |
Programme Manager |
|
n/a |
(856) 20 55463359 |
n/a |
|
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Oxfam |
98/8 Sithong Road Vientiane, Lao PDR
|
Provash Mondal |
Humanitarian Coordinator |
|
(856) 20 52850574 |
n/a |
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Save the Children |
Phonexay village, Xaysetha district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR P.O. Box 7475 |
Vilasack Viraphanh |
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(856) 21 454201 (856) 21 454203 |
(856) 20 55694391 |
(856) 21 285245 |
https://laos.savethechildren.net/
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|
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Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) |
128 Phonxay Road. Phonxay village, Settha district, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
Hang Thi Thanh Pham |
FAO REPRESENTATIVE ad interim |
(856) 21 413 205 (856) 21 414 503 |
(856) 20 22217086
(856) 20 59999608 |
n/a |
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International Fund for Agriculture Development(IFAD) |
|
Mr. Ambrosio N. Barros |
IFAD Head of the Mekong Multi-Country Office and Country Director for Laos, Viet Nam, Myanmar and Thailand. |
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(856) 21 267777
(856) 21 267670 |
n/a |
n/a |
https://www.ifad.org/en/web/operations/w/country/laos
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International Organization for Migration |
3rd floor, UN House, Langxang avernue, PO Box Vientiane, Lao PDR |
Shareen Tuladhar |
Head of Office |
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(856) 21 267730
(856) 21 267734 (856) 21 267675 |
n/a |
(856) 21 264946
(856) 21 267799 |
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International Labour Organization (ILO) |
Room 401, KOLAO Tower II Ban Nongbone, 23 Singha Road Vientiane, Lao PDR |
Mr. Viengprasith THIPHASOUDA |
ILO National Coordinator |
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(856) 21 454 415 |
n/a |
n/a |
https://www.ilo.org/asia/countries/lao-peoples-democratic-republic/lang… |
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UN-Habitat |
Lane Xang Avenue
|
Avi Sarkar |
Regional Chief Technical Advisor |
|
(856) 21 267777 |
(856)20 5555 5654 |
(856) 21 267799 |
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United Nations Development Programme |
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR |
Ricarda Rieger |
Resident Representative |
|
(856) 21 267777 |
(856) 21 267 799 |
(856) 21 267799 |
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United Nations Population Fund |
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR |
Dr. Bakhtiyor Kadyrov |
UNFPA Representative |
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(856) 21 315547 (856) 21 353048
(856) 21 267 630 |
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n/a |
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United Nations Children's Fund |
P.O. Box 1080, KM3 Thadeua road. Sistanak district, Vientiane capitalLao PDR |
Pia Rebello Britto |
Representative |
(856) 21 487500 |
(856) 20 55521483 |
(856) 21 314852 |
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United Nation Office on Drugs and Crime |
P.O. Box 345 Sisangvone Road. |
Mr. David Frend |
AML/CFT Adviser and Mentor |
(856) 21 413204 (856) 21 454266
(856) 21 454266 (856) 21 413 204
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(856) 21 413 203 |
(856) 21 413203 |
https://www.unodc.org/southeastasiaandpacific/laopdr/index.html
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World Health Organization |
125 Saphanthong Road, Unit 5 Ban Saphangthongtai, Sisattanak District Vientiane Capital Lao |
Dr. Ying-Ru Jacqueline Lo |
WHO Representative |
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(856) 21 353902 (856) 21 353903 (856) 21 353904 |
n/a |
(856) 21 353905 (856) 21 214003 |
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World Food Programme |
Don Nokhoum Rd, Sisattanak District P.O. Box 3150, Vientiane capital Lao PDR
|
Marcandre PROST |
Representative and country Director |
(856) 21 330300 |
(856) 20 55520706 |
(856) 21 486040
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https://www.wfp.org/countries/lao-peoples-democratic-republic
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United Nations Development Programme
|
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR
|
Mr. Bakhodir Burkhanov |
Head of UN RCO |
|
(856) 21 267 777 |
n/a |
(856) 21 267799 |
Cluster Leads
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Organization |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Cluster |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United Nations Development Programme |
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR
|
Catherine Phuong |
Early Recovery
|
(856) 21 267777 |
|
(856) 21 267799 |
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United Nations Development Programme |
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR
|
Abduvakkos Abdurahmanov |
Early Recovery
|
abduvakkos.abdurahmanov@undp.org
|
(856) 21 267777 |
|
(856) 21 267799 |
|
|
United Nations Development Programme |
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR
|
Eriko Nakanishi
|
Early Recovery
|
(856) 21 267777 |
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(856) 21 267799 |
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United Nations Children's Fund |
P.O. Box 1080, KM3 Thadeua road. Sistanak district, Vientiane capitalLao PDR |
Akina Ueno |
Education
|
(856) 21-487500 |
(856) 20-5524 8326 |
(856) 21 314852 |
|
|
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Save the Children |
Phonexay village, Xaysetha district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
|
Sengathit Vangvilachit |
Education |
(856) 21 454201 (856) 21 454203 |
n/a |
(856) 21 285245 |
https://laos.savethechildren.net/
|
|
|
World Food Programme |
Don Nokhoum Rd, Sisattanak District P.O. Box 3150, Vientiane capital Lao PDR
|
Jacqueline DEGROOT |
Food Security
|
|
(856) 21 330 300 |
(856) 20 55520705 |
(856) 21 486040
|
https://www.wfp.org/countries/lao-peoples-democratic-republic
|
|
World Food Programme |
Don Nokhoum Rd, Sisattanak District P.O. Box 3150, Vientiane capital Lao PDR
|
Jock RUTHERFORD Disaster Risk Management Specialist |
Food Security
|
(856) 21 330 300 |
(856) 20 98916617 |
(856) 21 486040
|
https://www.wfp.org/countries/lao-peoples-democratic-republic
|
|
|
World Health Organization |
125 Saphanthong Road, Unit 5 Ban Saphangthongtai, Sisattanak District Vientiane Capital Lao |
Dr. Satoko Otsu |
Health
|
(856) 21 353902 (856) 21 353903 (856) 21 353904 |
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(856) 21 353905 (856) 21 214003 |
|
|
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United Nations Children's Fund |
P.O. Box 1080, KM3 Thadeua road. Sistanak district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Wipavee Silpitaksakul |
Health
|
(856) 21 487500 |
|
(856) 21 314852 |
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|
|
World Health Organization |
125 Saphanthong Road, Unit 5 Ban Saphangthongtai, Sisattanak District Vientiane Capital Lao |
Phetdavanh Leuangvilay |
Health
|
(856) 21 353902 (856) 21 353903 (856) 21 353904 |
(856) 20 77817809 |
(856) 21 353905 (856) 21 214003 |
|
|
|
World Food Programme |
Don Nokhoum Rd, Sisattanak District P.O. Box 3150, Vientiane capital Lao PDR
|
Somphone Inthavong |
ICT |
(856) 21 330300 |
(856) 20 55521293 |
(856) 21 486040
|
https://www.wfp.org/countries/lao-peoples-democratic-republic
|
|
|
World Food Programme |
Don Nokhoum Rd, Sisattanak District P.O. Box 3150, Vientiane capital Lao PDR
|
Jacqueline DEGROOT |
Logistics |
|
(856) 21 330 300 |
(856) 20 55520705 |
(856) 21 486040
|
https://www.wfp.org/countries/lao-peoples-democratic-republic
|
|
World Food Programme |
Don Nokhoum Rd, Sisattanak District P.O. Box 3150, Vientiane Capital Lao PDR |
Viengmany Onepaseuth |
Logistics |
(856) 21 330 300 |
(856)20 55381882 |
(856) 21 486040
|
https://www.wfp.org/countries/lao-peoples-democratic-republic
|
|
|
United Nations Children's Fund |
P.O. Box 1080, KM3 Thadeua road. Sistanak district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Janneke Blomberg |
Health
|
(856) 21 487500 |
|
(856) 21 314852 |
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|
|
United Nations Children's Fund |
P.O. Box 1080, KM3 Thadeua road. Sistanak district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Hari Vinathan |
Health
|
(856) 21 487500 |
|
(856) 21 314852 |
|
|
|
United Nations Children's Fund |
P.O. Box 1080, KM3 Thadeua road. Sistanak district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Yali Zhang |
Protection
|
(856) 21 487500 |
|
(856) 21 314852 |
|
|
|
United Nations Children's Fund |
P.O. Box 1080, KM3 Thadeua road. Sistanak district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Khamsay Lemsouthi |
Protection
|
|
(856) 21 487500 |
|
(856) 21 314852 |
|
|
United Nations Population Fund |
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR |
Victoria Dart
|
Protection
|
|
(856) 21 315547 (856) 21 353048
(856) 21 267 630 |
|
n/a |
|
|
UN-Habitat
|
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR
|
Avi Sarkar |
Shelter
|
(856) 21 267777 |
(856) 20 55555654 |
(856) 21 267799 |
|
|
|
United Nations Development Programme |
Lane Xang Avenue |
Kumiko Hino,
|
Shelter
|
|
(856) 21 267777 |
|
(856) 21 267799 |
|
|
International Organization for Migration |
3rd floor, UN House, Langxang avernue, PO Box Vientiane Lao PDR |
Shareen Tuladhar |
Shelter
|
(856) 21 267730 |
|
(856) 21 264946 |
|
|
|
International Organization for Migration |
3rd floor, UN House, Langxang avernue, PO Box Vientiane Lao PDR |
Sia Kondeh |
WASH
|
(856) 21 267730 |
|
(856) 21 264946 |
|
|
|
United Nations Children's Fund |
P.O. Box 1080, KM3 Thadeua road. Sistanak district, Vientiane capitalLao PDR |
Fauzan Adhitia, |
WASH
|
(856) 21 487500 |
|
(856) 21 314852 |
|
|
|
United Nations Development Programme |
Lane Xang Avenue |
Shairi Mathur Head of RCO
|
Over-all Coordination Lead
|
(856) 21 267777 |
|
(856) 21 267799 |
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|
United Nations Development Programme |
Lane Xang Avenue |
Sanjay Pariyar |
Over-all Coordination Alternate
|
|
(856) 21 267777 |
|
(856) 21 267799 |
Emergency Task Force
|
Organization |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (MLSW) |
Pangkham, PO Box 347, Vientiane Capital |
Vongkham Phanthanouvong |
Director General Social Welfare Department, MoLSW |
(856) 21 213003 (856) 21 222777 |
(856) 20 55221241 |
n/a |
|
|
|
Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (MLSW) |
Pangkham, PO Box 347, Vientiane Capital |
Kindavong Laungrath |
n/a |
(856) 21 213003 (856) 21 222777 |
(856) 20 22232212 |
n/a |
|
|
|
Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (MLSW) |
Pangkham, PO Box 347, Vientiane Capital |
Vimala Khounthalangsy |
n/a |
(856) 21 213003 (856) 21 222777 |
(856) 20 22219355 |
n/a |
|
|
|
Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (MLSW) |
Pangkham, PO Box 347, Vientiane Capital |
Sombath Douangsavanh |
n/a |
|
(856) 20 22727273 |
n/a |
|
|
|
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Disaster Management and Climate Change(DDMCC) |
Silumdaun village Chanthaboulee district Vientiane PDR |
Ouanheaun Xaiyachak |
Director General Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment |
(856 ) 21 264921
|
|
(856 ) 21 264921
|
||
|
Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) |
143 Phonxay Road. Vientiane, Lao PDR Mailing Address: P.O Box 1640, Vientiane Capital |
Hang Thi Thanh Pham |
Food Security
|
n/a |
(856) 21 413205 (856) 21 414503 |
|
(856) 21 414500 |
|
|
World Food Programme |
Don Nokhoum Rd, Sisattanak District P.O. Box 3150, Vientiane capital Lao PDR
|
Jacqueline DEGROOT |
Food Security
|
|
(856) 21 330300 |
(856) 20 55520705 |
(856) 21 486040
|
https://www.wfp.org/countries/lao-peoples-democratic-republic
|
|
United Nations Development Programme
|
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR
|
Sisomphone Thammavongsa |
n/a |
(856) 21 267777 |
(856) 20 55517219 |
(856) 21 267799 |
||
|
iNGO Network |
House nr 413 (Plan International Office) Saphanthong Tai Village, Sissatanak District, Vientiane Capital
|
Pathana Siphandone
Monedala Sengheuanghoung |
iNGO Network Coordinator |
ingonetwork@directoryofngos.org
|
(856) 20 55599006 |
n/a |
|
Information Management Network Chairs
|
Organization |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
World Food Programme |
Don Nokhoum Rd, Sisattanak District P.O. Box 3150, Vientiane capital Lao PDR
|
Rumbi Machiridza |
WFP Head of Research, Assessment and Monitoring |
(856) 21 330300 |
|
(856) 21 486040
|
https://www.wfp.org/countries/lao-peoples-democratic-republic
|
|
|
World Food Programme |
Don Nokhoum Rd, Sisattanak District P.O. Box 3150, Vientiane capital Lao PDR
|
Manithaphone Mahaxay |
IMN Co-chair/Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping, National Officer |
(856) 21 330300 |
(856) 20 55221241 |
(856) 21 486040
|
https://www.wfp.org/countries/lao-peoples-democratic-republic
|
|
|
Ministry of labour and social welfare (MLSW) |
Pangkham, PO Box 347, Vientiane Capital |
Vongkham Phanthanouvong |
Director General Social Welfare Department, MoLSW |
(856) 21 213003 (856) 21 222777 |
(856)20 55221241 |
n/a |
|
|
|
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment |
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Ouanheaun Xaiyachak |
Director General Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment |
(856 ) 21 263799
|
|
n/a |
|
Cluster Information Management Network Focal Points
|
Organization |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Cluster |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Save the Children |
Phonexay village, Xaysetha district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
|
Sengathit Vangvilachit |
Education |
(856) 21 454201 (856) 21 454203 |
n/a |
(856) 21 285245 |
https://laos.savethechildren.net/
|
|
|
World Food Programme |
Don Nokhoum Rd, Sisattanak District P.O. Box 3150, Vientiane capital Lao PDR
|
Jacqueline DEGROOT |
Food Security |
|
(856) 21 330300 |
(856) 20 55520705 |
(856) 21 486040
|
https://www.wfp.org/countries/lao-peoples-democratic-republic
|
|
World Food Programme |
Don Nokhoum Rd, Sisattanak District P.O. Box 3150, Vientiane capital Lao PDR
|
Manithaphone Mahaxay |
Food Security |
(856) 21 330300 |
(856) 20 55221241 |
(856) 21 330307
|
https://www.wfp.org/countries/lao-peoples-democratic-republic
|
|
|
Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) |
143 Phonxay Road. Vientiane, Lao PDR Mailing Address: P.O Box 1640, Vientiane Capital |
Hang Thi Thanh Pham |
FAO REPRESENTATIVE ad interim |
|
(856) 21 413205 (856) 21 414503 |
|
(856) 21 414500 |
|
|
World Health Organization |
125 Saphanthong Road, Unit 5 Ban Saphangthongtai, Sisattanak District Vientiane Capital Lao |
Dr.Satoko Otsu |
Health
|
(856) 21 353902 (856) 21 353903 (856) 21 353904 |
(856) 20 55509883 |
(856) 21 353905 (856) 21 214003 |
|
|
|
World Health Organization |
125 Saphanthong Road, Unit 5 Ban Saphangthongtai, Sisattanak District Vientiane Capital Lao |
Phetdavanh Leuangvilay |
Health
|
(856) 21 353902 (856) 21 353903 (856) 21 353904 |
(856) 20 77817809 |
(856) 21 353905 (856) 21 214003 |
|
|
|
World Food Programme |
Don Nokhoum Rd, Sisattanak District P.O. Box 3150, Vientiane capital Lao PDR
|
Somphone Inthavong |
ICT |
(856) 21 330300 |
(856) 20 55521293 |
(856) 21 486040
|
https://www.wfp.org/countries/lao-peoples-democratic-republic
|
|
|
World Food Programme |
Don Nokhoum Rd, Sisattanak District P.O. Box 3150, Vientiane capital Lao PDR
|
Viengmany Onepaseuth |
Logistics |
(856) 21 330300 |
(856) 20 55381882 |
(856) 21 486040
|
https://www.wfp.org/countries/lao-peoples-democratic-republic
|
|
|
World Food Programme |
Don Nokhoum Rd, Sisattanak District P.O. Box 3150, Vientiane capital Lao PDR
|
Jacqueline DEGROOT |
Logistics |
|
(856) 21 330300 |
(856) 20 55520705 |
(856) 21 486040
|
https://www.wfp.org/countries/lao-peoples-democratic-republic
|
|
United Nations Children's Fund |
P.O. Box 1080, KM3 Thadeua road. Sistanak district, Vientiane capital, Lao PDR |
Janneke Blomberg |
Nutrition |
(856) 21 487500 |
(856) 20 52365655 |
(856) 21 314852 |
|
|
|
United Nations Children's Fund |
P.O. Box 1080, KM3 Thadeua road. Sistanak district, Vientiane capital, Lao PDR |
Hari Vinathan |
Nutrition |
(856) 21 487500 |
|
(856) 21 314852 |
|
|
|
United Nations Children's Fund |
P.O. Box 1080, KM3 Thadeua road. Sistanak district, Vientiane capital, Lao PDR |
Yali Zhang
|
Protection |
|
(856) 21 487500
|
|
(856) 21 314852 |
|
|
United Nations Children's Fund |
P.O. Box 1080, KM3 Thadeua road. Sistanak district, Vientiane capital, Lao PDR |
Khamsay Iemsouthi
|
Protection
|
|
(856) 21 487500
|
(856) 20 5562 0425 |
(856) 21 314852 |
|
|
United Nations Population Fund |
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR |
Victoria Dart
|
Protection
|
|
(856) 21 315547 (856) 21 353048
(856) 21 267 630 |
|
n/a |
|
|
UN-Habitat |
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR |
Avi Sarkar |
Shelter |
(856) 21 267 777 |
(856)20 5555 5654 |
(856) 21 267 799 |
||
|
International Organization for Migration |
3rd floor, UN House, Langxang avernue, PO Box Vientiane Lao PDR |
Shareen Tulahdar |
Shelter |
(856) 21 267730 |
(856) 20 55525575 |
(856) 21 264946 |
|
|
|
United Nations Development Programme
|
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR
|
Mr. Catherine Phuong |
Deputy Resident Representative |
(856) 21 267 702 |
|
|
||
|
United Nations Development Programme
|
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR
|
Ms. Minyoung Kim |
UXO Portfolio Manager/UXO Unit Head |
(856) 21 267 793 |
|
|
||
|
United Nations Children's Fund |
P.O. Box 1080, KM3 Thadeua road. Sistanak district, Vientiane capitalLao PDR |
Fauzan Adhitia, |
WASH
|
(856) 21 487500 |
|
(856) 21 314852 |
|
Information Management Network Government Counterparts
|
Organization |
Street / Physical Address |
Title |
Phone Number (office) |
Fax Number |
Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ministry of Labour & Social Welfare |
Pangkham St., Ban Sisaket, Chanthaboury District, Vientiane, Lao PDR P.O Box: 347, |
Director of Disaster Management Division, Social Welfare Department |
(856) 21 219450
|
(856) 21 213287 |
|
|
Ministry of Labour & Social Welfare |
Pangkham St., Ban Sisaket, Chanthaboury District, Vientiane, Lao PDR P.O Box: 347, |
Deputy Director Disaster Management Division |
(856) 21 219450
|
(856) 21 213287 |
|
|
Ministry of Labour & Social Welfare |
Pangkham St., Ban Sisaket, Chanthaboury District, Vientiane, Lao PDR P.O Box: 347, |
Deputy Director Disaster Management Division |
(856) 21 219450
|
(856) 21 213287 |
|
|
Ministry of Labour & Social Welfare |
Pangkham St., Ban Sisaket, Chanthaboury District, Vientiane, Lao PDR P.O Box: 347, |
Senior officer Disaster Management Division |
(856) 21 219450
|
(856) 21 213287 |
|
|
Ministry of Labour & Social Welfare |
Pangkham St., Ban Sisaket, Chanthaboury District, Vientiane, Lao PDR P.O Box: 347, |
Information Unit, Disaster management Division |
(856) 21 219450
|
(856) 21 213287 |
|
|
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment |
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Director General Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment |
(856 ) 21 263799
|
n/a |
|
|
Ministry of Public Security
|
Husady village, Chanthabouli district, Vientiane lao |
Acting Director of Rescue and Disaster Division |
(856) 21 970051 |
n/a |
http://laosecurity.gov.la/test/index.php?lang=en
|
|
Ministry of Public Works and Transport |
Lanxang Avenue, Vientiane Capital , Lao PDR |
Assistant to Permanent Secretary office |
(856) 21 453158
|
n/a |
|
|
Director Division, Division of Data,Infornation and Internet, Department of Mass Media |
(856) 21 212420
|
|
|
|
|
Ministry of Planning & Investment |
Souphanouvong Avenue, Sikottabong district Vientiane Lao PDR |
Deputy Director of the Regional Development planning Division |
(856) 21 217010 (856) 21 217012
|
(856) 21-215491 |
|
|
Ministry of Education & Sports |
Lan Xang Rd. XiengNgeun village Chanthabouli district, Vientiane lao PDR |
Director of Division, Division of Research and Compilation, Cabinet Office |
(856) 21 216 004
|
n/a |
|
|
Ministry of National defence |
Kayson phomvihan Rd. Ban PhoneKeng, Saysettha district, Vientiane Lao PDR |
Deputy Director General of the Cabinet of General Department |
(856) 21 900 758
|
n/a |
|
|
Deputy Director Division, Department of Cultural and Social Accumulation |
(856) 21 212420
|
n/a |
|
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Ministry of Finance |
Thatluang Rd., Ban Phonxay, Xiasettha District, Vientiane, P.O Box 46, T: (856) 21-412409, F: (856) 21 412407 |
Director General, State Reserve department, Ministry of Finance |
(856) 21 223651 (856) 21 218569 (856) 21 217025 |
n/a |
|
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Ministry of Finance |
Thatluang Rd., Ban Phonxay, Xiasettha District, Vientiane, P.O Box 46, T: (856) 21-412409, F: (856) 21 412407 |
Acting Director of Planning and Commodity Reserve Management Division |
(856) 21 415938
|
n/a |
|
|
Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry |
Lane Xang Avenue, Ban Hatsady Tay, Chanthabouly, Vientiane |
Director of UN Economic-Social Affairs Division |
(856) 21 453586
|
n/a |
|
|
Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry |
Lane Xang Avenue, Ban Hatsady Tay, Chanthabouly, Vientiane |
Deputy Director of planning Division |
(856) 21 453586
|
n/a |
|
|
Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, Ministry of Natural. Resources and Environment |
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Deputy Head of Weather Forecasting Division |
(856) 30 5029725 |
n/a |
|
|
Ministry of Health |
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Deputy Director – Nutrition Center |
|
|
|
|
Lao Red Cross |
Xiengnguen village, Chanthabouly district Vientiane capital Lao PDR |
Deputy Director of Disaster Properness Division |
(856) 21 216610 (856) 21 253014 (856) 21 215762 |
(856) 21 212128 (856) 21 253014 |
|
Emergency Communications Group
|
Organization |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Cluster lead relation |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
International Organization for Migration |
3rd floor, UN House, Langxang avernue, PO Box Vientiane Lao PDR |
Shareen Tuladhar |
Shelter Cluster |
(856) 21 267730 |
|
(856) 21 264946 |
|
|
|
United Nations Development Programme |
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR
|
Catherine Phuong |
Early Recovery
|
(856) 21 267777 |
|
(856) 21 267799 |
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United Nations Development Programme |
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR
|
Abduvakkos Abdurahmanov |
Early Recovery
|
abduvakkos.abdurahmanov@undp.org
|
(856) 21 267777 |
|
(856) 21 267799 |
|
|
United Nations Development Programme |
Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR
|
Eriko Nakanishi
|
Early Recovery
|
(856) 21 267777 |
|
(856) 21 267799 |
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|
World Food Programme |
Don Nokhoum Rd, Sisattanak District P.O. Box 3150, Vientiane capital Lao PDR
|
Ildiko Hamos-Sohlo |
Food Security Cluster |
(856) 21 330300 |
(856) 20 77177913 |
(856) 21 486040
|
https://www.wfp.org/countries/lao-peoples-democratic-republic
|
|
|
World Health Organization |
125 Saphanthong Road, Unit 5 Ban Saphangthongtai, Sisattanak District Vientiane Capital Lao |
Phetdavanh Leuangvilay |
Health Cluster
|
(856) 21 353902 (856) 21 353903 (856) 21 353904 |
(856) 20 77817809 |
(856) 21 353905 (856) 21 214003 |
|
|
|
World Health Organization |
125 Saphanthong Road, Unit 5 Ban Saphangthongtai, Sisattanak District Vientiane Capital Lao |
Dr.Satoko Otsu |
Health Cluster
|
(856) 21 353902 (856) 21 353903 (856) 21 353904 |
(856) 20 55509883 |
(856) 21 353905 (856) 21 214003 |
|
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 4.3 Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List
|
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
National Center of Food and Drug Analysis |
KaoYot village, Saysettha district Vientiane Capital Lao PDR |
|
(856) 21 217503 |
(856) 21 217284 |
|
Testing |
|
Cotecna Inspection (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
|
23/101 Sorachai Building 23rd Floor,Sukhumvit 63, North Klongton, Wattana (322.66 mi)
|
(66) 2 714 3310
|
|
-Testing - Training |
||
|
Intertek Testing Service (Thailand) Ltd
|
1285/5 Prachachuen Road, Wong Sawang, Bangsue, Bangkok 10800 |
(66) 2 765 2988
|
(66) 2765 2985 |
Service Provider for tesling, inpechon, System cerrification to varions products Such as textile & garment, toys, furniture, decorative items, food, cosmet, tableware
|
||
|
Overseas Merchandise Inspection Co., Ltd
|
No. 12-14, Yen Akas Soi 3, Chongnonsri, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120 |
(66) 2 286 4120 |
(66) 2 287 2571 |
Testing & Analysis, Inspection, Consulting, Certification, Pre-Shipment Inspection, Marine/Insurance
|
||
|
SGS (Thailand) Ltd |
41/23 Rama III Road Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
|
|
(66) 2 678 1362 (66) 2 678 1504 |
Agriculture & Food Certification Chemical Construction Consumer Goods & Retail Energy Environment, Health & Safety Industrial Manufacturing Life Sciences Mining Oil & Gas Public Sector Sustainability Trade Training Services Transportation |
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|
Bureau Veritas Thailand Company Limited
|
16/F Bangkok Tower 2170 New Petchburi Road Bangkapi Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310
|
|
(66) 2 398 4440 (66) 2 748 7487 |
(66) 2 398 0454 |
http:/www.bureauveritas.co.th
|
Certification Training Commodity Testing and Inspection Event and Seminars
|
|
Bureau Veritas AQ Thailand Limited
|
111 Thailand Science Park, Moo 9 Paholyotin Road, Klong Nueng, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
|
|
(66) 89203-4252 (66) 2157-4867-8 |
(66) 21574869 |
Laboratory testing open. Raw milk testing Environmental service Seed & grain-testing and inspection Auditing, Certification &Inspection |
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
|
Boat Station Name |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Duties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lak 4 boat station to:
Boat station at: Borkeo province Oudomxai province Luangprabang provice Xaignabouly province Vientiane province Bolikhamxai province Khammouan province Savannakhet province Volume: 50 mt ,100mt, 200mt, 500mt
|
Oudomsith Sole Co,.Ltd |
Chommany village Saysettha district Vientiane Capital, LAO PDR |
|
(865) 30-5993399 |
n/a |
n/a |
River transportation
|
|
|
Lak 4 boat station to:
Boat station at: Bolikhamxai province Khammouan province Savannakhet province Parklai district Xaignabouly province Luangprabang province Pakbeng district Borkeo province
Volume: 100 mt-120mt |
State Land-River Transport Enterprise (SLRT) |
Km. 4, thadeua road, Thaphalanexay village Sisattanak district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
|
(856) 21-351052 (856) 21-313863 |
(856) 20-55507488 (856) 20-95335539 |
|
River transportation
|
|
|
LuangPrabang boat station to:
Boat station at: Xaignabouly province LuangPrabang province Oudomxai province Bokeo province
Volume: 1-3mt, 3-10mt,10-15mt, 50-300mt
|
Somsack Sirivong |
Phakom village, Luangprabang district, Luangprabang province, Lao PDR |
(856) 71-252285 |
(856) 20-55507009 (856) 20-22888818 |
(856) 71-410299 |
n/a |
River transportation
|
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
|
Airport |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wattay International Airport
|
Lao Airline |
Wattay International airport, souphanouvong avenue P.O Box 6441, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 513 032, 513 146
(856) 21 510 040 |
(856) 21 211 054
|
|
Airline
Charter Flight
Cargo Service |
|
|
Luang Prabang (LPQ) Town Office
Luang Prabang (LPQ) Airport Office |
Lao Airline
|
|
|
(856) 71 212 172
(856) 20 5764 1616
(856) 71 212 173 |
N/A |
|
Airline
Charter Flight
Cargo Service |
|
Xiengkhouang (XKH) Town Office
Xiengkhouang (XKH) Airport Office |
Lao Airline |
|
(856) 61 312 027
(856) 61 312 177 |
(856) 61 312 487 |
|
Airline
Charter Flight
Cargo Service |
|
|
Luang Namtha (LXG) Town Office
Luang Namtha (LXG) Airport Office |
Lao Airline |
|
(856) 86 212 072 (856) 86 212 186
(856) 86 312 180 (856) 86 312 053 |
(856) 86 212 073 |
|
Airline
Charter Flight
Cargo Service |
|
|
Oudomsay (ODY) |
Lao Airline |
|
(856) 81 312 047 (856) 81 312 146 |
(856) 81 212 229 |
|
Airline
Charter Flight
Cargo Service |
|
|
Savannakhet (ZVK) Office |
Lao Airline |
|
(856) 41 212 140 (856) 41 252 198
(856) 20 2266 1626 |
(856) 41 251 060 |
|
Airline
Charter Flight
Cargo Service |
|
|
Pakse (PKZ) Office
Airport Office |
Lao Airline |
|
(856) 31 212 252
(856) 31 251 921 |
(856) 31 212 751 |
|
Airline
Charter Flight
Cargo Service |
|
|
Lao Skyway |
Lao Skyway |
Asean Road, Ban Akard, Sikhodtabong District, Vientiane Capital, Lao P.D.R, P.O Box 6618 |
(856)21 513 022 (856)21 512 027 |
(856)21 512 027
|
Airline
Charter Flight
Cargo Service |
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List
Storage
|
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Duties |
Storage Dimensions (W x L x H) |
Number of Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Somphone Rice Mill |
Huakua village, Naxaythong district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Mr. Somphone Bounttavong |
Director
|
Somphone.ricemill @gmail.com |
(856) 21 650555 |
(856) 20 55514433 (856) 20 22417535 |
(856) 21 650444 |
n/a |
Owner |
25m x 60m x 6m |
1 |
|
Southat Rice Mill |
Donenoon village, Xaythany district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Mr. Southath Keodouangsy |
Director |
n/a |
(856) 20 55520382 (856) 20 55654846 |
(856) 21 771109 |
n/a |
Owner |
25m x 54m x 6m |
2 |
|
|
Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare |
Danxang village, Xaythany district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Mr. Sackda |
Staff |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 20 55906540 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
50m x 30m x 6 m 67m x 19m x 4 m |
2
1 |
|
Ministry of Education and Sports |
Thaphalanxay village, Sisattanak district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Mr. Hinphet Sensounthone |
Director |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 20 23998940 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
15m x 50m x 6m 10mx 40m x 6m |
2
1 |
|
Oudomsith Sole., Co LTD |
ThaNgone village, Xaythany district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Mr. Oudomsith |
Director |
n/a |
(856) 20 5993399 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
13m x 23m x 4m |
1 |
|
|
Oudomsith Sole., Co LTD |
Donenoon village, Xaythany district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Mr. Oudomsith |
Director |
n/a |
(856) 20 5993399 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
20m x 40m x 6m |
1 |
|
|
SAHASENG development SOLE Co.,Ltd. |
Kengkeung village, Pakse district, Champasak province, Lao PDR |
Mr. Viladet Nalongsack |
Director |
n/a |
(856) 20 55734441 (856) 20 22734441 |
(856) 31 251637 |
n/a |
Owner |
13.5m x 31.5m x 6m |
2 |
|
|
Outhai Rice Mill |
Km 8 village Phonethong District, Champasak province, Lao PDR |
Mr. Outhai Banhchongphanid |
Director |
n/a |
(856) 20 59329777 |
n/a |
n/a |
Owner |
30m x 60m x 6m |
1 |
|
|
Luammith Transportation Service Co.,Ltd |
Sokamnuay village, Pakse district, Champasak province, Lao PDR |
Mr. Khampeu TAYXAYAVONG |
Director |
(856) 31 212712 |
(856) 20 55513624 (856) 20 55616652 |
n/a |
n/a |
Owner |
7m x 13m x 6m |
1 |
|
|
|
Ban Nonghang, Thakhek, Khammaun Province, Road, Thakhet, Laos |
Miss Boua Chanthavisouk |
Dircetor |
n/a |
(856) 20 91 083004 (856) 20 55516111 |
n/a |
n/a |
Owner |
32m*50m*6m |
|
|
|
Phouthamphoung |
Ban Phouthamphoung, Lakonpheng district Saravanh Province |
Mr. Bounma Mounlavong |
Director |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 20 22276902 (856) 20 56939669 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
150m*50m*12m |
1 |
|
Labour Social Welfares Department – Oudomxay Province. |
Nongmaengda village, Xay District |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
28 Temporary (Mobile Storage Unit) |
1 |
|
Labour Social Welfares Department – Luangprabang Province. |
Phonsaath Village, Luangprabang |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
432 permanents |
|
|
Labour Social Welfares Department - Attapue Province. |
Xaysaat village, Samakhixay district, Attapue province, Lao PDR |
Mr. Thanakone |
Staff |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 20 22115140 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
30m x 60m x 6m |
1 |
|
Labour Social Welfares Department – Xaiyaboulee Province. |
Kaeng village Xayyabouly Province |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
150 Cubic meter Permanent Using office's space |
1 |
|
Labour Social Welfares Department – Borlikhamxai Province. |
Paksan tai Village Borlikhamxay Province Lao PDR. |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
9000 |
1 |
|
Labour Social Welfares Department – Savannakhet Province. |
Kaysone district, Savannakhet Province Lao PDR |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
504 Cubic meter Temporary (Mobile Storage Unit) |
1 |
|
Labour Social Welfares Department – Sekong Province. |
Lamam district,Sekong Province |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
504 |
1 |
|
Labour Social Welfares Department – Attapue Province. |
Saysaath village, Samakhysay district |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
18,900 Cubic meter Permanent |
|
|
Labour Social Welfares Department - Attapue Province. |
Mitsamphan village, Sanamxay district, Attapue province, Lao PDR |
Mr. Somphone |
Staff |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 20 99835199 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
15m x 40m x 4m |
1 |
|
Labour Social Welfares Department- Vientiane province |
Phonmee village, Viengkham district Vientiane province, Lao PDR |
Mr. Bounthong |
Head of Department |
n/a |
(856) 23 431018 |
(856) 20 29884488 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
8m x 20m x 4m |
1 |
|
Labour Social Welfares Department- Champasak province |
Phoumouang village, Pakse district, Champasak province, Lao PDR |
Mr. Phengsouk |
Head of Department |
n/a |
(856) 31 212050 |
(856) 20 96777442 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
21m x 50m x 6m |
1 |
|
Labour Social Welfares Department- Salavan province |
Nakhoysao village, Saravan district, Salavan province, Lao PDR |
Mr. Soudlalay |
Staff |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 20 91912000 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
15m x 35m x 6m |
1 |
|
Labour Social Welfares Department- Xaysomboun province |
Phouhouaxang village, Anouvong district, Xaisomboun province, Lao PDR |
Mr. Xualoryear |
Staff |
n/a |
n/a |
856) 20 93829291 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
10m x 20m x 4m |
1 |
|
Labour Social Welfares Department- Xiengkhuang province |
Lee village, Pek district, Xiengkhuang province, Lao PDR |
Mr. Saythala |
Staff |
n/a |
n/a |
856) 20 99117763 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
8m x 24m x 4m |
1 |
|
CARE |
Ban Phonxaitai, Khoua district, Phongsaly Povince |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
24 Cubic meters Permanent |
|
|
CARE |
Ban Nonsavanh, Dakcheung district, Sekong Province |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
36 Cubic meters Permanent |
|
|
NamSaat, MOH |
Nongbone village, Saysetha District, Vientiane Capital |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
1,200 Cubic meter Permanent |
|
|
NamSaat, MOH |
Kaisonphomvihan District, Savannakhet Province |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
1,500 Permanent |
|
|
NamSaat, MOH |
Saravan District, Saravan Province |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
202 Permanent |
|
|
NamSaat, MOH |
Xay District, Oudomxay Province |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
154 Permanent |
|
Milling
|
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Duties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Somphone Rice Mill |
Huakua village, Naxaythong district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Mr. Somphone Bounttavong |
Director
|
Somphone.ricemill @gmail.com |
(856) 21 650555 |
(856) 20 55514433 (856) 20 22417535 |
(856) 21 650444 |
n/a |
Owner |
|
Southat Rice Mill |
Donenoon village, Xaythany district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
Mr. Southath Keodouangsy |
Director |
n/a |
(856) 20 55520382 (856) 20 55654846 |
(856) 21 771109 |
n/a |
Owner |
|
|
SOMSAI TRADING IMPORT-EXPORT SOLE CO., LTD |
Thangon Village, Xaythany Dictrict, Vientiane Province, Lao PDR |
Somxai Xanonty |
Director |
|
(856) 20 58858855 |
n/a |
n/a |
Owner |
|
|
Indochina Development Partners Lao Ltd |
Sanamxay Village, Pakse District, Champasak Province, LAO P.D.R, P.O. Box 339, |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 31 214 857 |
n/a |
n/a |
||
|
Phouthamphoung |
Ban Phouthamphoung, Lakonpheng district Saravanh Province |
Mr. Bounma Mounlavong |
Director |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 20 22276902 (856) 20 56939669 |
n/a |
n/a |
Owner |
|
|
Ban Nonghang, Thakhek, Khammaun Province, Road, Thakhet, Laos |
Miss Boua Chanthavisouk |
Director |
n/a |
(856) 20 91083004 (856) 20 55516111 |
n/a |
n/a |
Owner |
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 4.7 Fuel Providers Contact List
|
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lao State Fuel Company |
Vientiane Capital |
Km 7, Avenue Kaysone Phomvihane, Route 13 South P.O. Box: 1642 Vientiane, Lao PDR |
n/a |
(856) 21-413 242
|
n/a |
n/a |
|
Gas service station,Transport Fleet/Enterprise,Installation&Constrution Enterprise,LPG service center |
|
|
Petroleum Trading Lao Public Company (PetroTrade) |
Vientiane Capital |
Kamphengmeuang Rd, Ban Phonthan, Saysettha district, Vientiane capital. |
|
(856) 21- 264834 |
n/a |
(856) 21-264 836 |
http://www.petrotradelaos.com/en/#
|
Gas Station/Moly care /Plus daily mark/Plus card/Storage |
|
|
Societe Shell du Laos CO |
Vientiane Capital |
Sithan St. Sithan Neua village, Sikodtabong district, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 21- 214 142 |
n/a |
(856) 21-215605 |
http://www.laosyp.com/company/2063/SOCIETE_SHELL_DU_LAOS_CO
|
Gas Station |
|
Caltex Oil Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
23 Singha Rd. Phonsay village, Saysettha district, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 21-452968 |
n/a |
(856) 21-453320 |
http://www.laosyp.com/company/2047/CALTEX_OIL_LAO_CO_LTD
|
Gas Station |
|
Houakhong Trading Co., Ltd
|
Vientiane Capital |
107 Nongbone St. Nongbone villages, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 21-453391 |
n/a |
(856) 21-453394 |
http://www.laosyp.com/company/2052/HOUAKHONG_TRADING_CO_LTD
|
Gas Station |
|
PTT (Lao) Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
KamphengMeuang Rd. Hongkaikeo village, Saysettha district, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 21-453391-2 (856) 21-419003-5 |
n/a |
(856) 21-453393-4 |
|
-Ptt Station -Fit Auto -Procheck -Industrial Fuel |
|
Petrolimex (Lao) Sole Co., LTD |
Vientiane Capital |
13 North Road Sikhaithong village Sikhodtabong district, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
n/a |
(856) 20-98086789 |
(856) 20- 56555659 |
n/a |
https://plc.petrolimex.com.vn/
https://www.facebook.com/PACLao
|
Gas Station |
|
|
Bouasavanh Power Sole Co. Ltd., |
Vientiane Capital |
Nongbeuk village,Xaythany district, Vientiane Lao PDR |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 20-56 666 659 |
n/a |
n/a |
https://en-gb.facebook.com/Bouasavanh-Power-Sole-Co-Ltd-118305238262405/ |
Gas Station |
|
Moungluang Petroleum Cp., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
1 Kaisorn Phomviharn Road. 1 Ban Phakhao, Saythani district Vientiane, Lao PDR |
n/a |
(856) 21 414377 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Gas Station |
|
|
Dalachalern Oil and Construction CO.,LTD |
Vientiane Capital |
21 Asean Rd (T2), 348 Oupmoung village, Sikhittabong , Vientiane, Laos PDR, |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 21 264 880 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Gas Station |
|
Imperial Petroleum Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
Chommanykang Village, Chanthaboulee district Vientiane Lao PDR |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 20 59 699 599 |
n/a |
n/a |
Gas Station |
|
Lanexang Petroleum Co. Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
034/8 SamsenthaiRd Haysok village Chanthabouly district, Vientiane Cap. |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 21 24 1413 |
n/a |
(856) 21 21 5695 |
https://lao.soopage.com/company/LANEXANG_DEVELOPMENT_SERVICE_EXPORT_IMP… |
Gas Station |
|
Vientiane Petroleum Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
NongthaRd NongthaNeua village, Saysettha district, Vientiane Cap. |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 21 561 175 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Gas Station |
|
Dafi Petroleum Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
093/4 Samsenthai Rd. Anou village, Chanthabouly district , Vientiane, Laos |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 21 214675 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
General business |
|
Phetsamay Petroleum Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
196 17 Thadeua Rd. Salakham village Sisattanak district, Vientiane, Laos |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 21 81 2023 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Gas Station |
|
Lo Petroleum Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
20 Savang village, saysettha district, Vientiane Capital Lao PDR |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 21 217798 |
n/a |
(856) 21 264388 |
n/a |
Gas Station |
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 4.8 Transporter Contact List
|
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Description of Services Provided |
Vehicle Type |
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle |
Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Association of Commodities and Civil Transport of Saravan (ACTS) |
Salavan province |
Km2 village, Saravane district, Salavan province |
Cargo transport Mr. Khammon
|
N/A |
(856) 20-55448440 |
(856) 34-212262 |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: |
6 wheel-truck 6 wheel-truck 22 wheel-truck 24 wheel-truck
|
2 2 1 5 |
4 mt 8 mt 32 mt 40 mt |
Good Good Good Good |
|
|
Luammit Transportation Service Co.,Ltd |
Champasak Province |
Unit 049, Sibounhuang village, Pakse district, Champasak Province |
Cargo transport
Mr. Khampeu Tayxayavong |
(856) 31-212712 (856) 21- 770281
|
(856) 20-55513624/ 55616652 |
(856) 31-212712 |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: |
6 wheel-truck 12 wheel-truck Truck-Tailor
|
6 4 32
|
6 mt 30 mt 35 mt |
Good Good Good |
|
|
Okeo Transport Sole Co., Ltd (OTS) |
Vientiane Capital |
Xaythany district, Vientiane Capital |
Cargo transport Mr. Okeo
|
N/A |
(856) 20-55522695/ 59646041 |
N/A |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: |
Truck-Tailor
|
8 |
35 mt |
Good |
|
|
Somsack Sirivong |
Louangphabang Province |
Phakhom village, Louangphabang district, Louangphabang Province |
Cargo transport Mr. Somsack |
N/A |
(856) 20-55507009/ 22888818/ 55555951 |
(856) 71-410299 |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: All 17 provinces and Vientiane capital |
6 wheel-truck 10 wheel-truck Truck-Tailor
|
2 1 5 |
10 mt 15 mt 35 mt |
Fair Fair Fair
|
|
|
Maithamnoy Joymany |
Louangnamtha province |
Sivilay Village, Long district, Louangnamtha province |
Cargo transport Mr. Maithamnoy |
N/A |
N/A |
(856) 20-23930555/ 55330009/29665018 |
N/A |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: |
6 wheel-truck 12 wheel-truck
|
5 2 |
10 mt 35 mt |
Good Good |
|
Nitthida Vongsay |
Louangnamtha province |
Viengkham village, Namtha district, Louangnamtha province |
|
N/A |
(856) 20-97146779 |
N/A |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: |
2 wheel-truck 6 wheel-truck 12 wheel-truck
|
2 2 4 |
2 mt 8 mt 30 mt |
Good Good Good |
|
|
Phonesavanh Transport Company LTD |
Louangnamtha province |
Thong Om village, Namtha district, Louangnamtha province |
Cargo transport Ms. Phonesavanh
|
N/A |
(856) 20-55786235 |
N/A |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: |
2 wheel-truck 6 wheel-truck 12 wheel-truck
|
2 3 6 |
2 mt 8 mt 30 mt |
Good Good Good |
|
|
Phasouk Khanthayongthong |
Oudomxai Province |
Xay district, Oudomxay Province |
Cargo transport Ms. Phasouk
|
N/A |
N/A |
(856) 20-52879992/ 78649268 |
N/A |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: |
6 wheel-truck 6 wheel-truck |
1 1 |
6 mt 12 mt |
Good Good |
|
Boualy Sithammavong |
Oudomxai Province |
Phonsavanh village, Hoon district, Oudomxay Province |
Cargo transport Mr. Boualy
|
N/A |
N/A |
(856) 20-55463448/ 23966996/22555179 |
(856) 81 212702 |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: |
4 wheel-truck 6 wheel-truck 6 wheel-truck 12 wheel-truck 22 wheel-truck
|
1 1 1 1 1 |
1 mt 4 mt 8 mt 30 mt 50 mt |
Good Good Fair Fair Good |
|
Onkeo Borlivanh |
Oudomxai Province |
Nahouy village, Beng district, Oudomxay Province |
Cargo transport Mr. Onkeo
|
N/A |
N/A |
(856) 30-5792003, 4441739, 20-91931040 |
(856) 81 212451 |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: |
4 wheel-truck 6 wheel-truck 10 wheel-truck
|
2 2 1 |
1.5 mt 6 mt 40 mt |
Good Good Good |
|
Xiengnit Phongsavat |
Oudomxai Province |
Pakbeng district, Oudomxay province |
Cargo transport Mr. Xiengnit
|
N/A |
N/A |
(856) 20-22379654/ 99876677 |
(856) 81-212303 |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: Pakbeng district |
6 wheel-truck
|
2 |
6 |
Good |
|
SP Transport Sole Co., LTD |
Vientiane Capital |
Huakhua village, Naxaithong district, Vientiane Capital |
Cargo transport Mr. Somphone
|
(856) 21-650555 |
(856) 20-55514433/ 22417535 |
(856) 21-351860 |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: |
22 wheel-truck 28 Truck-Tailor |
4 6 |
32 mt 40 mt |
Good Good
|
|
|
Phouvieng Transport (PVT) |
Xiengkhuang province |
Phonsavanhkang village, Pek district, Xiengkhuang province
|
Cargo transport Mr. Phouvieng
|
N/A |
(856) 20-55519213/ 22888232/ 56080333 |
N/A |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: |
4 wheel-truck 6 wheel-truck 12 wheel-truck 22 wheel-truck
|
5 2 4 2 |
2.5 mt 8 mt 25 mt 35 mt |
Good Good Good Good
|
|
|
State Land-River Transport Enterprise (SLRT) |
Vientiane Capital |
KM4 Thadeua Road, Sisattanak district, Vientiane Capital |
Cargo transport Mr. Phouvong Volachansy
|
(856) 21-351052/ 313863 |
(856) 20-55507488/ 95335539 |
(856) 21-351860 |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: |
6 wheel-truck 6 wheel-truck 12 wheel-truck
|
18 4 15 |
5 mt 8 mt 15 mt
|
Good Good Good
|
|
|
MP Transportation Service Sole Co LTD |
Vientiane Capital |
Nonghai village, Hadxaifong district, Vientiane Capital |
|
N/A |
(856) 20-99899000 |
N/A |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: |
6 wheel-truck 12 wheel-truck
|
5 10 |
7 mt 15 mt |
Good Good
|
|
|
TS Transportation Service Sole., LTD |
Vientiane Capital |
Nonghai village, Hadxaifong district, Vientiane Capital |
Cargo transport Ms. Thongkhoun
|
N/A |
(856) 20-22235519 |
N/A |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: |
6 wheel-truck 12 wheel-truck 18 wheel-truck
|
6 8 1 |
7 mt 15 mt 22 mt |
Good Good Good
|
|
|
Oudomsith Sole., Co LTD |
Vientiane Capital |
Chommany village, Xaysetha district, Vientiane Capital |
Cargo transport Mr. Somxay
|
N/A |
(856) 30-5993399/ 20-52523338 |
N/A |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: All 17 provinces and Vientiane capital |
Small 4 wheel-truck Large 4 wheel-truck 12 wheel-truck Truck-Tailor Forklift Crane
|
13 15 18 33 3 1 |
5 mt 10 mt 18 mt 35 mt 3 mt 15 mt |
Good Good Good Good Good Good |
|
|
Sopha Transport Sole Co., LTD |
Vientiane Capital |
Nalao village, Sikhottabong district, Vientiane Capital |
Cargo transport
|
(856) 21-621270 |
N/A |
(856) 21-621259 |
Inland Transport
Routes / Areas of operation: |
Truck-Tailor |
50 |
35 mt |
Fair |
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 4.9 Railway Companies Contact List
|
Company |
Geographic Coverage |
Street / Physical Address |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Laos - China Railway Company Limited |
Laos- China |
Vientiane Capital, Saysettha District, Saysettha Special Development Zone, Vientiane Lao PDR |
(856) 21 891891
|
n/a |
n/a |
http:www.lcrc.ltd/
|
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 4.10 Supplier Contact List
|
Company |
Commodity Types |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lao Brewery Co,Ltd |
Drinking water |
Vientiane Capital Champasack Province |
Km.12 Thadeua Road, Hatsayfong District, Vientiane CaLAO P.D.R. |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 21 812001 |
n/a |
n/a |
Drinking water and other brewery |
||
|
DAO HEUANG GROUP LTD |
Drinking water |
Vientiane Capital Champasack Province |
No 437, Unit 26, Hongkair Village, Saysetha District Vientiane Capital 333, Ban Phonkung, Mekong River Crossing Bridge Ave Pakse District, Champasak Province |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 21 457 044 (856) 31 253 333 |
n/a |
(856) 21 457 013 (856) 31 255 333 |
Drinking water and other food product |
||
|
XAIGNAVONG GROUP Sole Co., LTD |
Pipe fittings |
Vientiane Capital
|
KM10, Kaysone Phomvihane Avenue, Saphangmeuk, Xaythany, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 21 740434 |
n/a |
(856) 21 740550 |
Pipe fittings |
||
|
Lao Pipe Industrial Technology Sole Co., Ltd |
Pipe fittings |
Vientiane Capital
|
Nakhae Village, Xaythany District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 30 5700636 |
n/a |
(856) 21 711268 |
Pipe fittings |
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 4.11 Additional Services Contact List
Accommodation
|
Type of Service |
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Accommodation Service |
LAOTEL Vientiane |
Vientiane Capital |
Unit10, Samsenthai Road, Kounta village, Sikodtabong district PO Box: 585, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
|
(856) 21 213570 |
(856) 20 58080078 |
n/a |
|
-Room service -Conference room - Restaurant
|
|
|
Accommodation Service |
Crowne Plaza Vientiane |
Vientiane Capital |
20 Samsenthai Road, Nongduang Nua village, Chanthabouly district, P.O.Box 4269, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 908888 |
n/a |
-Room service -Conference room - Restaurant
|
||||
|
Accommodation Service |
Muong Thanh Luxury Vientiane |
Vientiane Capital |
Bourichane Road, Phonsinouan Village, Sisattanak district, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 998999 |
n/a |
(856) 21 996999 |
www.luxuryvientiane.muongthanh.com
|
-Room service -Conference room - Restaurant
|
||
|
Accommodation Service |
Le Thatluang D'oR Boutique Hotel |
Vientiane Capital |
Ban Thatluang Neua, Saysettha district,, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 417958 (856) 21 417959 |
|
(856) 21 417 959 (856) 21 417 958 |
https://goo.gl/maps/TgYFcMLtEh72
|
-Room service -Conference room - Restaurant
|
||
|
Accommodation Service |
Somerset Vientiane |
Vientiane Capital |
Souphanouvong Avenue, Sikhotabong district, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
n/a |
(856) 21 250 888 |
|
|
|
-Room service -Apartment
|
|
|
Accommodation Service |
Lao Plaza Hotel |
Vientiane Capital |
63,Samsenthai Road P.O.Box 6708 , 01000 Vientiane, Lao PDR |
|
(856) 21 218800 (856) 21 218801 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
-Room service -Conference room - Restaurant
|
|
|
Accommodation Service |
Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel |
Vientiane Capital |
Don Chan Island, Thatkhao village, Sisattanak district, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 266888 |
|
(856) 21 266 899 |
landmarkmekongriversidehotel.com
|
-Room service -Conference room - Restaurant
|
||
|
Accommodation Service |
Settha Palace Hotel |
Vientiane Capital |
6 Pang Kham Street Vientiane Vientiane, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 217581 |
n/a |
(856) 21 217583 |
-Room service -Restaurant -Conference room and event |
|||
|
Accommodation Service |
Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng |
Vientiane Province |
Viengkeo village , Vang Vieng district, Vientiane Province, Lao PDR |
(856) 23 511726 (856) 23 511728 |
(856) 20 56 955 511 |
(856) 23 511 729 |
Room service -Restaurant -Conference room and event
|
|||
|
Accommodation Service |
T-mark Resort Vang Vieng |
Vientiane Province |
Muangsong village, Vangvieng district, Vientiane Province, Lao PDR |
(856) 23 511901 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Room service -Restaurant -Conference room and event
|
|
|
|
Accommodation Service |
Champasak Grand Hotel |
Champasak Province |
Lao Nippon Bridge, Mekong Riverside Road, Pakse district Champassak Province, Lao PDR |
(856) 31 255111 |
|
(856) 31 255119 |
|
Room service -Restaurant -Conference room and event
|
||
|
Accommodation Service |
Arawan Riverside Hotel |
Champasak Province |
Salakiew Street, Phonesavanh Pakse district, Champassak Province Lao PDR |
(856) 31 260345 (856) 31 260350 |
(856) 20 22264242 (856) 20 22268885 |
|
|
Room service -Restaurant Conference room and event |
||
|
Accommodation Service |
Daosavanh Resort & Spa Hotel |
Savannakhet Province |
Thatea Village, Kaisonphomvihan district, Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR |
|
(856) 41 252188 (856) 41 252199 |
n/a |
(856) 41 213999 |
Room services, restaurant and spa |
||
|
Accommodation Service |
Victoria Xiengthong Palace |
Luangprabang Province |
Kounxoau Road, Ban Phonehueng, Luang Prabang, Laos |
(856) 20 59 2799 97 (856) 20 56 4759 53 |
n/a |
n/a |
https://www.victoriahotels.asia/en/destination/victoria-xiengthong/ |
Room and restaurant services |
||
|
Accommodation Service |
Avani+ Luang Prabang Hotel |
Luangprabang Province |
Avani+ Luang Prabang Hotel, PO Box 1142, Setthathirath Road, Hua Xieng Village, Luang Prabang 06000 |
(856) 71 262333 |
|
|
Room and restaurant services |
|||
|
Accommodation Service |
Souphattra Hotel |
Luangprabang Province |
Souphanouvong Rd, Navienkham Village, Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR |
(856) 71 211222 |
(856) 20 77776760 |
n/a |
|
Room services, restaurant and spa |
||
|
Accommodation Service |
Charming Lao Hotel |
Oudomxay Province |
Vanghai Village Xai district, Laos, Oudomxay Province,L |
n/a |
(856) 30 5906982 |
(856) 20 54073555 |
n/a |
|
Room services, restaurant |
|
|
Accommodation Service |
Nam Kat Yorla Pa |
Oudomxay Province |
Faen Village, Xai district, Laos, Oudomxay Province |
|
(856) 81 219666 |
(856) 20 55564359 |
n/a |
|
Room services, restaurant |
Electricity and Power
|
Type of Service |
Company |
Office Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Electricity and Power |
Electricite du Laos |
Vientiane Capital |
Lao - Thai Friendship Road, P.O.Box 309, Thong Kang village, Sisattanak district. Vientiane Capital. Lao PDR. |
(856) 21 316 133 (856) 21 451519
|
n/a |
(856) 21 316118 |
|
Electricity supply |
|
|
Electricity and Power |
Nam Theun 2 Power Company Limited |
Head Office:
Site Office: Khammouane Province
|
House No. 249, Unit 15, Lao-Thai Road, Vatnak Village, Sisattanak District P.O. Box 5862
Sangkeo Village, |
(856) 21 263900
(856) 51 |
n/a |
(856) 21 263 901
(856) 51 620 439 |
|
Hydroelectric dam |
|
|
Electricity and Power |
Nam Theun 1 Power Company Limited |
Vientiane Capital |
Unit 15, Sithing road, Pakthang village, Sikottabong district, Vientiane Capital Lao PDR |
|
(856) 21 550775 |
n/a |
n/a |
http://www.nt1pc.com/about-us/
|
Hydroelectric dam |
|
Electricity and Power |
Nam Ngum 2 Power Company |
Vientiane Capital |
Lao - Thai Friendship Road, P.O.Box 3292, Thong Kang village. Sisattanak district. Vientiane Capital. Lao PDR. |
|
(856) 21 316142
(856) 23 400222 |
n/a |
(856) 21 316141 |
|
Hydroelectric dam |
|
Electricity and Power |
Chaleun Sekong Energy Co., Ltd. |
Vientiane Capital |
CSE Building, Nongbone Road, Unit 8 Saysettha district, Vientiane Lao PDR |
n/a |
(856) 21 417788 (856) 21 417789 |
n/a |
n/a |
Hydroelectric dam |
|
|
Electricity and Power |
Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy Power Company Limited
|
Vientiane Capital
Attapeu Branch Office |
House No. 888, Unit 9, Hom 3,
Thongsangnang Road, Thongsangnang Village,
Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
Langao Tai Village, Samakkhixay District,Attapeu Province, Lao PDR
|
n/a |
(856) 21 455025 (856) 21 455045 (856) 21 454757 (856) 21 454758
(856) 36 210330 |
|
(856) 36 210301 |
Hydroelectric dam |
|
|
Electricity and Power |
Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company |
Vientiane Capital
|
2nd Sky Building,. P.O. Box 5503, Sybounheuang Village, Chanthabuly District,. Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
n/a |
(856) 21 261251 |
n/a |
n/a |
Hydroelectric dam |
Financial Services
|
Type of Service |
Company |
Street / Physical Address |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
Branches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
State - Owned Commercial Bank |
Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public |
No 1, Pangkham Rd, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital, Laos |
(856) 21-213200 |
(856) 21-213202 |
Deposits Loans Cards Electronic Banking ATMs Fund Transfers Trade Finance Other Services |
Vientiane Capital Champasak province Bokeo province Attapeu province Phongsaly Province Luangnamtha Province Savannakhet Province Xayyabouly Province Oudomxay province Bolikhamxay Province Khammouane Province Salavanh Province Xiengkhuang Province Vientiane Province Luangprabang Province Sekong Province Houaphan Province Xaysomboun Province |
||
|
State - Owned Commercial Bank |
LAO DEVELOPMENT BANK
|
013 Souphanouvong Road Sihom Village, Chanthabouly Dist Vientiane Capital, LAO PDR P.O BOX:2700. |
(856) 21 213300-03 |
(856) 21 241275 |
Deposits Fund Transfers Loans ATMs Mobile Banking Other Services |
Vientiane Capital Champasak province Bokeo province Attapeu province Phongsaly Province Luangnamtha Province Savannakhet Province Xayyabouly Province Oudomxay province Bolikhamxay Province Khammouane Province Salavanh Province Xiengkhuang Province Vientiane Province Luangprabang Province Sekong Province Houaphan Province Xaysomboun Province |
||
|
State - Owned Commercial Bank |
AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION BANK |
Kaisonphomvihan, Phakhao village, Xaythany district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR. |
(856) 21 713060 |
(856) 21 713061 |
|
Saving account, Current account, Fixed account -Fund transfer Insurance -Agent Exchange Bill payment |
Vientiane Capital Champasak province Bokeo province Attapeu province Phongsaly Province Luangnamtha Province Savannakhet Province Xayyabouly Province Oudomxay province Bolikhamxay Province Khammouane Province Salavanh Province Xiengkhuang Province Vientiane Province Luangprabang Province Sekong Province Houaphan Province |
|
|
Private Bank |
Lao - Viet Bank Co., Ltd |
Lanexang rd, Hassady village, Chanthabouly district, Vientiane Capital, Lao the PDR |
(856) 21 251418 (856) 21 216316 (856) 21 214377 (856) 21 244229
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https://www.laovietbank.com.la/en_US/
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Personal payment account Saving account Personal loan Card |
Vientiane Capital Bolikhamxay Province Luangprabang Province Xiengkhuang Province Oudomxay province Khammouane Province Savannakhet Province Champasak province Attapeu province |
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Private Bank |
Banque Franco-Lao Ltd |
11 Lane Xang Road, Unit 19, Hatsady Neua Village, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital |
(856) 21 285444 |
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Deposit account Saving & Term Deposit Individual lending SME solutions Corporate solutions Banking on women Mobile Banking New Pricing |
Vientiane Capital
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Private Bank |
Joint Development Bank |
Hasady village, Chanthabouly District Vientiane Capital Lao PDR |
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(856) 21 213531 (856) 21 213536 |
(856) 21 213530 |
-Deposits -Saving Account -Fixed Deposit Account -Current Account -Personal Loan -Payroll Loan -Personal in Remittance Student Loan -International Money Transfer -ATM cards Services -Visa -UnionPay |
Vientiane Capital
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Private Bank |
Phongsavanh Bank |
Head office: Kaysone Phomvihan Road, Phakao Village, Xaythany District,Vientiane Capital, P.O Box: 3099
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(856) 21 218912 (856) 21 219 221 (856) 21 711 666 (856) 21 711 668 |
(856) 21 711558 |
Deposit Loan Cards Insurance Money transfer SMS Banking Co-Branding POS Payroll SBuyPay Foreign Exchange Service Bank Guarantee |
Vientiane Capital Savannakhet province Champasak province Bokeo province Salavan province Xayyabouly Province Xienghhoang province Sekong Province Luangprabang province Attapeu province Bolikhamxay Province |
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Private Bank |
INDOCHINA BANK LTD |
Kolao Tower I, 23 Singha Road, Nongbone Village, Xaysettha District, Vientaine Capital. PO Box: 6029 |
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(856) 21 455000 – 2 |
(856) 21 455111 |
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Deposit Loan Cards Remittance Other Service |
Vientiane Capital Luangnamtha Province Oudomxay province Luangprabang Province Xiengkhuang Province Bolikhamxay Province Khammouane Province Savannakhet Province Champasak province
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Private Bank |
MARUHAN Japan Bank Lao Co.,ltd |
Unit 14, 23 Singha Road, Phonxay village , Saysettha district,, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 411 777 (856) 20 78680000 |
(856) 21 266000 |
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Deposit Loan Other Service |
Vientiane Capital Luangprabang Province Champasak province
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Private Bank |
BIC Bank Lao Co.,Ltd |
127/07, Hatsady Road Hatsady Village, Chanthaboury Vientiane Capital Lao PDR
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(856) 21 250388 (856) 21 250420 |
(856) 21 250479 |
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-Deposit -Corporate loan |
Vientiane Capital
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Private Bank |
ST Bank Ltd
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Head Office: 02 Meuangvatha Souphanouvong Road Sikhottabong District Vientiane Capital |
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(856) 21 241560 (856) 21 241562
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(856) 21 241564
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Deposit Domestic Money Transfer International Money Transfer Product Card Individual Letter of Credit Individual loan SMS SME |
Vientiane Capital Luangprabang province Bokeo province Xienghhoang province Savannakhet province Champasak province Attapeu province |
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Subsidiary Bank |
ACLEDA Bank Lao Co., Ltd |
Corner of Dongpalane and Dongpina Road, Unit 20, Phonesavanh Neua village, Sisattanak district, Vientiane Capital, |
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(856) 21 416 999
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(856) 21 264995 |
-Credit -Deposit |
Vientiane Capital
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Subsidiary Bank |
RHB Bank Lao Sole Co.,Ltd |
Kaysone Phomvihane Road, Phonxay village, Saysettha district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
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(856) 21 455118 (856) 21 455119 |
(856) 21 455112 |
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Current Account Saving Account Fixed Deposit Remittance Housing Loan Overdaft Term Laos Removing Credit |
Vientiane Capital
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Subsidiary Bank |
KASIKORNTHAI BANK Limited |
Xiengngeun village, Chanthabouly district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
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(856) 21 410910 (856) 21 410911 |
(856) 21 253336 |
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Credit International Trade Product Deposit |
Vientiane Capital
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Subsidiary Bank |
Sacombank Lao |
044 Haengboun Road, Haisok Villager, Chanthabury District , Vientiane, Laos
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(856) 21 265726 (856) 21 267979 |
(856) 21 265 725 |
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Retail Banking Services Cooperate Banking Services Card & E-Banking |
Vientiane Capital
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Subsidiary Bank |
VietinBank Lao limited |
No. 268 Lanxang, Hatsady Village, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital, Laos |
(856) 21 263997 |
(856) 21 264026 |
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Deposit Load Card service Transfer Foreign currency trading TTQT trade finance |
Vientiane Capital
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Subsidiary Bank |
Saigon-Hanoi Bank Lao Limited |
Lanxang avenue, Hassady Tai village, Chanthabouly district, Viantiane Capital Lao PDR |
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(856) 21 828888 |
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Personal Banking Corporate Banking
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Vientiane Capital Savannakhet province Champasak province
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Subsidiary Bank |
Vietcombank Laos Limited
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No 12 Unit 15, Lane Xang Avenue, Hatsady Village, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital, Laos PDR. (1.56 km) Vientane, Vientiane, Laos. |
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(856) 21 253838 |
(856) 20 95 554 289 (856) 20 58 791 330 |
Deposit Remittance Loan Trad Finance Leasing |
Vientiane Capital
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Subsidiary Bank |
Canadia Bank Lao LTD |
Pangkham road, Xiengngeun village, Chanthabouly district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 227999 |
(856) 21 227888 |
https://www.canadiabank.com.la/index_en.php
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Deposit Remittance Loan Trad Finance Leasing |
Vientiane Capital
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Foreign Comercial Bank Branch |
KRUNG THAI BANK LIMITED VIENTIANE BRANCH |
Xiengngeun village, Chanthabouly district, Vientiane Capital, Laos PDR |
(856) 21 213480 |
(856) 21 222761 |
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Deposit Remittance Loan Trad Finance Leasing |
Vientiane Capital
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Foreign Comercial Bank Branch |
Public Bank |
No. 100/1-4, Khun Bu Lom Road, Hatsady Tai Village, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital, Lao P.D.R. P.O. Box 6614 |
(856) 21 216614 (856) 21 223394 (856) 21 217087 |
(856 )21 222743 |
https://www.publicbank.com.la/
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Saving account Current account Fix deposit account Individual retirement account Junior Account |
Vientiane Capital Savannakhet province Champasak province
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Foreign Comercial Bank Branch |
Industrial and Commercial Bank Of China Limited Vientiane Branch |
Asean Road, Home No.358, Unit12, Sibounheuang village, Chanthabouly district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 258888 |
(856) 21 258897 |
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Personal Banking Corporate Banking Internet Banking Exchange Rate of Foreign Currency Interest Rate Intermediate Business Charges Cross-border Remittance Document Requirement Articles of Association on Debit Card |
Vientiane Capital
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Foreign Comercial Bank Branch |
Indochina bank CO.,LTD |
Kolao Tower I, 23 Singha Road, Nongbone Village, Xaysettha District, Vientaine Capital. PO Box: 6029 |
(856) 21 455 000 |
(856) 21 455111 |
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Vientiane Capital
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Clearing and Forwarding Agents
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Type of Service |
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
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Clearing and Forwarding Agents |
Lao Freight Forwarder Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
Km 14, Thaduea Road, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 315165 |
(856) 20 22218599 (856) 20 22218566 |
(856) 21 314831 |
n/a |
Sea Freight; Air Freight; Inland Transport; Thai-Laos and Vietnam-Laos Inland Cross Border; Project Cargo Handling; Custom Clearance and Special Clearance; Warehousing; Complete Household Goods and Personal Effects Removal. |
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Clearing and Forwarding Agents |
ST shipping individual enterprise |
Vientiane Capital |
Vatsob Village, Sisattanak district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 314709 (856) 21 315247 |
(856) 20 99641142 |
n/a |
-Custom Clearance transporting cargoes in transit, such as Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar |
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Clearing and Forwarding Agents |
Schenker (Lao) Sole Co., Ltd.
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Vientiane Capital |
Unit 08, House No. 178, Donepamai Road, Sisattanak District, Vientiane 01160 Laos PDR
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wittaya.khamnanak@dbschenker.com
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(856) 21 316485-6 |
(856) 20 99 162 254 |
(856) 21 316487 |
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-Air Freight -Ocean Freight -Domestic Distribution & International -Trucking -Contract Logistics Management/ Supply Chain Management -Warehousing Management Customs Clearance -Trade Exhibitions and Fairs
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Clearing and Forwarding Agents |
Geotrans Logistics and Movers Lao Sole Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
Unit 24, Thai-Lao Mithaphab Road, Ban Phonpapao Thong Sissatanak District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 312720 |
(856) 20 56800680 |
(856) 21 313619 |
Sea Freight; Air Freight; Inland Transport; Thai-Laos and Vietnam-Laos Inland Cross Border; Project Cargo Handling; Custom Clearance and Special Clearance; Warehousing; Complete Household Goods and Personal Effects Removal.
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Clearing and Forwarding Agents |
Lao Inter Forwarding Company |
Vientiane Capital |
Unit 143 Simuang Village, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 222124 |
(856) 20 55526214 |
n/a |
-Worldwide Service, -Transportation -Ocean Freight -Air Freight -Thru Lao-China Railway -Custom Clearance
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Clearing and Forwarding Agents |
Cs Transport Sole Co.,Ltd
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Vientiane Capital |
Ban Donkoy, Sisattanak District T4 Road, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 330154 |
n/a |
n/a |
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Import and export services worldwide and relocation service in and out |
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Clearing and Forwarding Agents |
Bollore Logistics |
n/a |
House 069-Unit 04, Ban Watnak, Sisattanak District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 315 262 |
(856) 20 55015291 (856) 20 55627410 |
n/a |
Multimodal transportation, customs and statutory compliance, logistics, global supply chain, industrial projects |
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Clearing and Forwarding Agents |
Asian Logistics Lao Sole., Ltd. |
Vientiane Capital |
Thatluang Plaza, 3rd Floor, Saysettha District, Vientiane Capital |
(856) 21 417668 |
(856) 20 56653616/22524242/56419942 |
n/a |
Inland Transportation, Sea Freight, transport cross-border trucking, import and export and international checkpoint across the country clearance |
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Clearing and Forwarding Agents |
Exim Sole Company Limited |
Vientiane Capital |
K19-22 Asean Mall, Kamphaengmuong Road, Saysettha District 01000 Vientiane Vientiane Laos Road, Saysettha District 01000 Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 264087 |
n/a |
(856) 21 453 156 |
n/a |
Trade Facilitation Solutions, Customs Clearance, International Freight and Transport Specialist |
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Clearing and Forwarding Agents |
SAVAN LOGISTICS |
Savannakhet Province |
Km10, Road No 9,. Ban.Nongdeun,. Kaisone Phomvihane District. Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR |
Adcharaphan.b@savanlogistics.com
Chanvilay.s@savanlogistics.com
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n/a |
(856) 20 22300312 |
n/a |
Organization of international movements, transportation of bulky and over-dimensional cargo, professional packaging and customs clearance. |
Construction, Material Handling & Power Generation Equipment
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Type of Service |
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
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Construction, Material Handling |
Lasaxok Sole Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
Nongsavang village, Xaysetha District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
n/a |
(856) 20 9606 0127 |
n/a |
n/a |
Trader |
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Construction, Material Handling |
Nednapha Distribution and Printing |
Vientiane Capital |
Tarmixay Village, Xaythany District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
n/a |
(856) 20 99934378 |
n/a |
n/a |
Distribution |
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Construction, Material |
Souvanny Intertrade Sole Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
Phonetongsavat village, Chanthabouly district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
n/a |
(856) 21 560 000 |
n/a |
n/a |
Industry goods supply and construction |
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Construction, Material |
LC.S.C.Complex Center Co.,Ltdtd |
Vientiane Capital |
Nonghai village, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 20 59 364 442 |
n/a |
n/a |
Industry goods supply and construction |
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Construction, Material |
LC.S.C.Complex Center Co.,Ltdtd |
Champasack Province |
No. 38 Road ,7 Km,Pakse, Champasak Province, Lao PDR. |
n/a |
(856) 21 215501 |
n/a |
n/a |
Industry goods supply and construction |
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Power Generation Equipment |
DKSH Laos Company Ltd. |
Vientiane Capital |
Nongchan, Village Khouvieng Road, 3rd Floor, Vientiane Center Office Building, Sisattanak District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
n/a |
(856) 21 453 100 |
n/a |
n/a |
Distribution and logistics |
Postal and Courier Services
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Type of Service |
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
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Postal and Courier Services |
Enterprise des Postes Lao |
Vientiane Capital |
Sisangvong Road, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital Lao PDR |
n/a |
(856) 21 214843 |
n/a |
(856) 21 212779 |
Courier services |
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Postal and Courier Services |
DHL - Laos |
Vientiane Capital |
Phongthong village, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital Lao PDR |
(856) 21 418100 |
n/a |
n/a |
Specializing in international shipping, courier services and transportation. |
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Postal and Courier Services |
FedEx - Laos |
Vientiane Capital |
Km14, Thadeua Road, Ban Nahai Hatsayfong District, Vientiane Capital Lao PDR |
n/a |
(856) 21 21.313321 |
n/a |
(856) 21 313351 |
Express delivery services |
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Postal and Courier Services |
UPS - Laos |
Vientiane Capital |
Xaysettha District Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
n/a |
(856) 20 22232111 |
(856) 21 314831 |
Lao courier and trading service (import-export) |
Printing and Publishing
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Type of Service |
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
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Printing Service Providers |
Pankham Jampa Printing Company |
Vientiane Capital |
House no. 218, Unnit11, Dongpalane village Sisatthanak district, Vientiane Capital Lao PDR |
(856) 21 412 636 (856) 21 452 924 |
n/a |
n/a |
https://www.pankham.com/contact
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Printing and Publishing |
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Printing Service Providers |
Santiphab Priting |
Vientiane Capital |
Saphanthong Neua village, Unit 08, House: 088, Sisattanak district, Vientiane Capital |
(856) 21 415441 (856) 21 453204 (856) 21 414120 |
n/a |
(856) 21-261957 |
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Printing and Publishing |
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Printing Service Providers |
Sisavath Printing Press |
Vientiane Capital |
Thadeua Road, Thaphalanxay Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane Capital, Lao P.D.R |
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(856) 21 315847 |
(856) 20 55517842 (856) 20 54595822 |
n/a |
http://sisavathprinting.com/contact-us.html
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Printing and Publishing |
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Printing Service Providers |
Khounta Sign Advertising |
Vientiane Capital |
Kounta Thong village, Souphanouvong road, Sikhottabong district, Vientiane capital Lao PDR |
(856) 21 262264 |
(856) 20 55509972 (856) 20 55521603 (856) 20 54371371 |
n/a |
http://www.splaopdr.com/LAO-PDR/KHOUNTA-SIGN-ADVERTISING-LAO-PDR.html |
Printing and Publishing |
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Printing Service Providers |
Lai sign and printing |
Vientiane Capital |
Phonesinouan village, Sisattanak district, Vientiane Capital, Lao P.D.R |
n/a |
(856) 21 350523 (856) 21 454188 |
(856) 20 55517063 |
n/a |
n/a |
Printing and Publishing |
Internet Service Providers
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Type of Service |
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
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Internet Service Providers
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Lao Champa Internet Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
Sihome IT Bldg, Haysok village, Chanthabuly district, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 20 59431100 |
n/a |
https://laochampanet.business.site/
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Internet Service Provider |
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Internet Service Providers
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Lao Telecommunication Public Company |
Vientiane Capital |
Saylom Avenue, Saylom village, Chanthabouly district, |
(856) 21 555555 |
n/a |
n/a |
laotel.com
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Telecommunication and mobile network services |
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Internet Service Providers
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SKY Telecom State Company |
Vientiane Capital |
Saylom Avenue, Saylom village, Chanthabouly district, |
(856) 21 858888 (856) 21 222254 |
n/a |
(856) 21 316547 (856) 21 480259 |
https://skytel.com.la/en/home/
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Long distance services, IP call Card, and 800 numbers |
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Internet Service Providers
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Lao Asia Pacific Satellite Co., Ltd.(LAOSAT) |
Vientiane Capital |
Thadeua Road Km 14, Nahai village, Hatsayfong district, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 228118 |
(856) 20 55533928 (856) 20 22224829
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(856) 21 821005 |
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Wireless Broadband Service |
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Internet Service Providers
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PLANET Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
Nongbon Road, 510, Unit 40, Ban Naxay, |
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(856) 21 218972
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n/a |
(856) 21 216387 |
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Internet and IT solution services |
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Internet Service Providers
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Star Telecom Co. Ltd(Unitel Lao) |
Vientiane Capital |
Nongbone Road, Phonxay Village, Saysettha District, Vientiane, Lao PDR |
n/a |
(856) 21 990196 (856) 21 999666
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n/a |
n/a |
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Telecommunication and mobile network services |
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Internet Service Providers
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ETL company Limited |
Vientiane Capital |
Saylom Rd, Saylom Village, Chanthabuly District, Vientiane Capital 01000 Lao PDR Post code: 7953 |
(856) 21 260012 (856) 21 260098 |
(856) 20 22210011 (856) 20 22210014 |
(856) 21 260051 |
Telecommunication and mobile network services |
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Internet Service Providers
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TPLUS Digital Co., Ltd/VimpelCom Lao Company Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
Location: Sailom Village, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital |
(856) 20 7773689
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(856) 20 77800123 (856) 20 77800700 |
n/a |
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Telecommunication and mobile network services |
Taxi Companies
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Type of Service |
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Taxi Company |
Xanh SM Lao Co.ltd
|
Vientiane Capital |
Kaison Phom Sang Road, Pha Vaish Village, Sai Thani District, Capital City Wall |
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(856) 21 988888 |
n/a |
n/a |
Taxi service |
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Taxi Company |
LOCA Company Limited |
Vientiane Capital |
7th Floor Vientiane Plaza, Saylom RD, Vientiane Capital Saysettha District, 01000 |
n/a |
(856) 20 98111129 |
n/a |
Taxi service |
Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance/Workshops
|
Type of Service |
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance/Workshops |
Toyota Laothani Co., Ltd. |
Vientiane Capital |
Ban Phonexay Saysettha district, Vientiane Lao PDR 23 Singha Road, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
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(856) 21 453777 (856) 21 453 801 |
n/a |
n/a |
-Automotive -Heavy Equipment -After Market Parts |
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Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance/Workshops |
Lao Toyota Service Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
97 Thong Khan Kham Rd, Thongtoum Village, Chanthabuly District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 253002 (856) 21 253003 (856) 21 216823 |
n/a |
n/a |
Vehicle sales, Vehicle services business activities |
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Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance/Workshops |
New Chip Xeng Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
193 Setthathirath Rd. Kaonyot village, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 51 3050 |
(856) 20 28027097 |
n/a |
-Automotive -After Market Parts |
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Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance/Workshops |
Tan Chong & Sons Motor(Lao) Co. Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
Chamcheng Village Thadeua Road |
|
(856) 30 5603002 |
(856) 20 76224494 (856) 20 55557843 (856) 20 23772323
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n/a |
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-Automotive -After Market Parts |
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Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance/Workshops |
Kolao Group |
Vientiane Capital |
Nongbone village,Saysettha district Vientiane Lao PDR |
(856) 21 455 044 |
(856) 20 59883335 |
n/a |
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-Automotive -After sale service -Parts and accessories |
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Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance/Workshops |
Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Laos Sole Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
5th floor Kolao tower II 23signha, Nongbone village Saysettha district Vientiane Lao PDR |
n/a |
(856) 21 417 387
(856) 21 613 141-4 (856) 21 213 705-6 |
n/a |
(856) 21 417 386 |
-Automotive -After sale service -Parts and accessories
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Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance/Workshops |
Lao Ford City Co. Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
Souphanouvong Avenue, Khunta Village, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
n/a |
(856) 21 241108 (856) 21 244408 |
n/a |
n/a |
-Automotive -After sale service -Parts and accessories -Fleets |
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Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance/Workshops |
Keo Auto Group Co.,Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
Luangprabang Road, Ban Phosy, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane, Laos |
(856) 21 222288 |
(856) 20 96996 996 |
(856) 21 22 3377 |
-Automotive -After sale service -Parts and accessories
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Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance/Workshops |
Chevrolet-Lao |
Vientiane Capital |
Unit 19, Ban NongDuang Neua, Asean Road ( T2 ), Vientiane Capital Lao PDR |
(856) 21 921999 (856) 21 921888 (856) 30 9699999 |
(856) 20 76668666 (856) 20 79990000 |
n/a |
-Automotive -After sale service -Parts and accessories
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Vehicle Rental
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Type of Service |
Company |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Vehicle rental service
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LOCA Company Limited |
Vientiane Capital |
7th Floor Vientiane Plaza, Saylom RD, Vientiane Capital Saysettha District, 01000 |
n/a |
(856) 20 98111129 |
n/a |
n/a |
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Vehicle rental service
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Venuto car rental Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
|
n/a |
(856) 20 59549262 (856) 20 88589669 |
n/a |
n/a |
Vehicle rental service
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Vehicle rental service
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AVIS Budget, Operated by Asia Vehicle Rental Co., Ltd |
Vientiane Capital |
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
(856) 21 223 867
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n/a |
n/a |
- Vehicle Part |
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Vehicle rental service
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Vientiane Capital |
Thatluang Kang village, Saysettha district, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
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n/a |
(856) 20-79998887 |
n/a |
https://www.ezlaocarrental.com/
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Vehicle rental service |
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Vehicle rental service
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Maly car rental |
Vientiane Capital |
Phonepapao village, Khamphengmeung road, Vientiane, Laos |
n/a |
n/a |
(856) 20-55670194 (856) 20-93644418 |
n/a |
n/a |
Vehicle rental service |
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 4.12 Waste Management & Recycling Infrastructure
| Name of Company | Physical Address | Focal Person | Telephone Number | Email Address | Website | Does the company have an Environmental, Health and Safety certification (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or equivalent) or self-certified management plan for facilities and personnel? (List all available) | Business License Validity Dates | Years of experience | Company main business | Facility is well maintained (roof/walls)? (Y/N) | Hazardous materials are processed and stored separately from non-hazardous waste? (Y/N) | Facility has adequate ventilation? (Y/N) | PPE provided to staff (hard hats, overalls, boots, etc.)? (Y/N) | Processing capacity (e.g. max tonnes/day or month)* | Collection provided (Y/N) | Any transport capacity constraints (geographical, volumes, frequency)? | Non hazardous waste accepted Select from dropdown menu | Non hazardous waste Disposal method Select from dropdown menu | Hazardous Waste Accepted Select from dropdown menu | Hazardous waste disposal Disposal method Select from dropdown menu | Admin Waste Accepted Select from dropdown menu | Admin Disposal method Select from dropdown menu | Comments | ||
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| Lao Chaluen Recycling | Donnoun village, Xaythany district Vientiane Lao PDR | N/A | (856)20 55 555 897; (856) 20 56764333 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | solutions to reduce waste and the use of plastic in daily routines. | Y | Y | Y | N/A | N | N/A | Packaging (paper) | landfill | Batteries of different types (e.g. lithium ion, lead acid) | unknown | General Office Waste | other | ||||
| Wongpanit | Pawar village, Hadsafong district, Thadua road Vientiane capital, Laos PDR | N/A | (856) 20 58886559/(856) 20 55469928 | kevin.r@bigbluelaos.com | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | services and solutions that cover all aspects of waste | Y | Y | Y | N/A | Y | N/A | Packaging (plastics/others - PET and PT) | landfill | Batteries of different types (e.g. lithium ion, lead acid) | unknown | General Office Waste | other | ||||
| Small b investment consultant sole Co.,Ltd | Phonethan Village Xaysettha district,Vientiane Lao PDR | N/A | (856) 20 94442229 | info@vientianewaste-codev.com | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | provides waste collection for households, dispose chemical and hazardous waste | Y | Y | N/A | Y | N/A | Packaging (plastics/others - PET and PT) | landfill | Medical Waste (e.g. soiled medical items, used sharps, glasswear, etc.) | unknown | General Office Waste | other | |||||
| Waste Pro Collection | Phonethan Village Xaysettha district,Vientiane Lao PDR | N/A | (856)21 226222; (856) 20 91551387 | hrofficer.vtewaste.codev@gmail.com | wasteprogroup.com | N/A | N/A | N/A | Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | Y | N/A | Y | N/A | Packaging (plastics/others - PET and PT) | landfill | Batteries of different types (e.g. lithium ion, lead acid) | unknown | General Office Waste | other |
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5 Laos Annexes
The following section contains annexes for additional information for the Laos LCA.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 5.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronyms and Abbreviations
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Acronym |
Full Name |
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ADB |
Asian Development Bank |
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AEC |
ASEAN Economic Community |
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AFTA |
ASEAN Free Trade Area |
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APTA |
Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement |
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ASEAN |
Association of Southeast Asian Nations |
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AWB |
Airway Bill |
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BL |
Bill of Lading |
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C&F |
Cost & Freight |
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CAA |
Civil Aviation Authority |
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CARE |
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere |
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CBTA |
Cross-Border Transport Facilitation Agreement |
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CDMC |
Central Disaster Management Committee |
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CFS |
Container Freight Stations |
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DCA |
Department of Civil Aviation |
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DDMCC |
Department for Disaster Management and Climate Change |
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DIMEX |
Department of Import and Export |
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DMC |
Disaster Management Committee |
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DOR |
Department of Roads |
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DOT |
Department of Transport |
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EDL |
Electricite du Laos |
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EU |
European Union |
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EWEC |
East-West Economic Corridor |
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FAO |
Food and Agriculture Organization |
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GMS |
Great Mekong Sub-Regional |
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GPRS |
General Pocket Radio Service |
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GRT |
Gross Register Tonnage |
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IATA |
International Air Transport Association |
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IASC |
Inter-Agency Standing Committee |
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ICAO |
International Civil Aviation Organization |
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IDPs |
Internally Displaced Persons |
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ILS |
Instrument Landing System |
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IMF |
International Monetary Fund |
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INGO |
International NGO |
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IOM |
International Organization for Migration |
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ISPs |
Internet Service Providers |
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KVA |
Kilo Volt Ampere |
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Lao PDR |
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
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LAA |
Lao Airports Authority |
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LCA |
Logistics Capacity Assessment |
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LCR |
Laos-China Railway |
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LIFFA |
Lao International Freight Forwarders Association |
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L-JATS |
Lao-Japan Airport Terminal Service |
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LSFC |
Lao State Fuel Company |
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MAF |
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry |
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MOF |
Ministry of Finance |
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MOH |
Ministry of Health |
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MOIC |
Ministry of Industry and Commerce |
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MOLSW |
Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare |
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MoNRE |
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment |
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MOU |
Memorandum of Understanding |
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MPI |
Ministry of Planning and Investment |
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MPT |
Ministry of Post and Telecommunications |
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MPWT |
Ministry of Public Works and Transport |
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MT |
Metric Tons |
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MW |
Megawatt |
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N/A |
Not Available |
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NDB |
Non-directional beacon |
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NFI |
Non-food Items |
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NGO |
Non-governmental Organization |
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OCHA |
Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs |
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OPWT |
Office of Public Works and Transport |
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RC |
Resident Coordinator |
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RoRo |
Roll on Roll off |
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T |
Tons |
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T&D |
Transmission and Distribution |
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TEUs |
Twenty Foot Equivalent Units |
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THC |
Terminal Handling Charge |
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TPD |
Traffic Police Department |
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UNAIDS |
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS |
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UNCT |
United Nations Country Team |
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UNDP |
United Nations Development Programme |
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UNEP |
United Nations Environmental Programme |
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UNESCO |
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
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UNFPA |
United Nations Population Fund |
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UNHAS |
United Nations Humanitarian Air Service |
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UNHCR |
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees |
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UNICEF |
United Nations Children's Fund |
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(V)HF |
(Very) High Frequency |
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VOR |
VHF omnidirectional radio range |
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V-SAT |
Very Smart Aperture Terminal |
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WASH |
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene |
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WCO |
World Customs Organization |
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WFP |
World Food Programme |
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WHO |
World Health Organization |
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WTO |
World Trade Organization |
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WVI |
World Vision International |
Technical Terms
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Acronym |
Full Name |
|---|---|
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ASYCUDA |
Automated Customs Management System |
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DRM |
Disaster Risk Management |
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DRR |
Disaster Risk Reduction |
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GDP |
Gross Domestic Product |
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GSP |
Generalized System of Preference |
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LPI |
Logistics Performance Index |
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LTE |
Long-Term Evolution (4G LTE) a standard for wireless communication |
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MTOW |
Maximum Takeoff Weight (Aircraft) |
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SGR |
Strategic Grain Reserves |
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UXO |
Unexploded Ordinances |
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MOSS |
Minimum Operating Security Standards |
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MSU |
Mobile Storage Unit |