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Bulletin 20 Indian Ocean Tsunami- Logistics update - 26 January 2005

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UPFRONT

  • In INDONESIA, with the planned transferal from military humanitarian support to civil humanitarian logistics support, the burden upon the road network and sea routes will increase… Use of sea freight will reduce traffic on the key road routes and provide a secondary access route should land routes fail/become impassable… Preliminary planning has been based on a figure of 750,000 IDPs requiring a total of 15,000MT per month of relief aid supplies to be delivered via sea, land or air for 6 months.
  • In SRI LANKA, the initial phase of military operations/deployments has peaked, current operations are winding down with most foreign militaries scheduled to cease activities and depart Sri Lanka by early to mid-February.

CALL FOR INFORMATION

UNJLC calls for information on bottlenecks, obstacles, asset requirements and all pipelined supplies by partner agencies and NGOs so as to seek appropriate solutions and streamline the use of logistics assets and facilities… All information inputs - options, offers and assets available -will be matched by UNJLC and shared with all partners to help improve and facilitate the logistics planning and operation… Contact UNJLC Bangkok: Herbert Kwizera, cellphone: +66 19232920; e-mail: hkwizera@unicef.org

For all pipelined supplies please provide: Organisation - item type (e.g tents, food etc…); item description - mode of shipment; origin/destination (from/to) port of entry - ETA (arrival at port of entry); final destination - volume/weight

SECURITY

Medevac procedure for UN and NGO staff has reached final draft and has already been successfully implemented.

INDONESIA - IN DEPTH

In general, the overall flow of humanitarian relief aid remains smooth.  While some delays have been noted on particular routes (by land MEDAN - BANDA ACEH and bottlenecks at the ports of LHOKSEMEUWE, BELAWAN), the distribution of aid has continued uninterrupted… UNJLC continues to brief TNI on the proposed Concept of Operations for the transfer of military humanitarian relief operations to civilian humanitarian operations. 

STRATEGIC LOGISTICS

  • US FORCES: The US has ceased C-130 flights from JAKARTA-BANDA ACEH as of 25/01/2005. The phased drawdown of US forces truly begins in the next week, with the departure of the USS Abraham Lincoln.
  • CIMIC: Replacement ops will be created by UNHAS/WFP/UNJLC… CIMIC together with TNI have jointly requested that the Dutch Bailey bridges currently in Bosnia be sent immediately… UNJLC representative and the GOI began discussions on the use of Indonesian civilian air assets to supplement the UN and NGO assets.
  • KEY ROAD CORRIDORS: It is assumed that the MEDAN-BANDA ACEH road will carry >500MT per day for the next six months… The MEDAN - MEULABOH road will need to carry >100MT per day… Most recent discussions with TNI/GOI indicate that priorities are; BANDA ACEH -> LHONG; and, MELABUOH -> CALANG. Go to UNJLC's website for the current status of roads: http://www.unjlc.org/content/index.phtml/itemId/29527
  • SEA TRANSPORT: As sea borne freight gains momentum and efficacy, UNJLC is considering the pooling of spare capacity. UNJLC is investigating warehouse/storage options in SABANG, BANDA ACEH and hubs on the WEST COAST. Assessment of the availability/options is underway.
  • AIRCRAFT IN REGION: For an update on Aircraft available to the humanitarian community go to the UNJLC Air Ops Weblog at http://www.unjlc.org/content/index.phtml/itemId/29157

CUSTOMS

  • Importation of equipment and supplies is proceeding smoothly, with the exception of vehicles… Customs difficulties should be directed to tim.headington@wfp.org in UNJLC, Jakarta.

CARGO MOVEMENT

INCOMING HUMANITARIAN AID (HA)
The Humanitarian Community Total Cumulative Uplift:

  • Total uplift 7 Jan -21 Jan through Subang (as per WFP/UNJLC data)- approx. 730MT.  Est. 50MT to 100MT per day HA is inbound from SUBANG.
  • The total cumulative military uplift for CSF 536 Military humanitarian support stands at approx. 2000MT.  This would indicate an average of over 100MT per day.

DISPATCH OF HA - in country
Cumulative Dispatched volumes of relief: (based on IOM and WFP data)

  • WFP total cumulative dispatch: 6058MT
  • IOM total cumulative dispatch: 4579MT

INFRASTRUCTURE

MAJOR ROUTES

LAND

  • IOM convoy delayed for three days because of flooding at the North Sumatra/Aceh border, KUALA SIMPANG.
  • MEDAN/LHOKSEUMAWE to BANDA ACEH: No problems reported - flooding reported as cleared on Sunday 23rd.  IOM says road is passable despite high water.
  • MEDAN TO MEULABOH: IOM no problems reported but weight limit on bridges remains 10 MT.  On the approach to TAPAK TUAN there is a wooden bridge (fragile state) strictly one-by-one passage.  Three other fragile bridges on approach to MEULABOH.
  • BANDA ACEH to MEULABOH: Remains impassable.

SEA

  • WEST COAST Landing Point Assessment: Awaiting detailed assessment carried out by private sources… Reports that PENAYO river port in BANDA ACEH is being accessed by 20MT and 50MT boats to take cargo to the West coast. No handling facilities are available.
  • SABANG-WEST COAST, SUMATRA: PULAU WEH (SABANG) has 2 very good harbours with good facilities and warehousing, approx 250m water space… Safer to sail SABANG<>WEST COAST than BANDA ACEH<>WEST COAST.
  • Landing Point MEULABOH: Small town near MEULABOH is UJUNG KARANG. No wharf, only landing craft can land cargo
  • LHOKSEUMAWE Port: Reportedly congested.
    Port of BELAWAN: Congested but recent reports suggest it is easing.
  • LABUHANHAJI: Functioning. Local boats shuttle across to SIMEULUE.

AIR

  • MEDAN (WIMM): Fully operational. Delays to scheduled flights
    LHOKSEUMAWE (WITM): Operating normally and being fully ultilised by ICRC and the TNI.
  • BANDA ACEH (WITT): Fully operational. Some delays to scheduled flights.
  • SABANG (WEH ISLAND)(WIAA):  The US and Australian military have shifted all their humanitarian operations to SABANG (as a base). SABANG has sufficient hard base parking area for helis.
  • GUNUNG SITOLI/BINAKA (NIAS ISLAND)(WIMB): Limited operations - delays to scheduled flight

FUEL

  • WFP reports additional 10,000 litres of Jet A 1 fuel was dispatched to MEULABOH on 20 January.  Next and final 10.000 liter was to be dispatched on 22 January. In MEDAN enough Jet A1 fuel is available; in BANDA ACEH the situation is critical.

SRI LANKA - IN DEPTH

There is more supply of lorries and organized transport in TRINCOMALEE than in BATTICALOA. But since there is a large number of humanitarian actors in TRINCOMALEE there could be a shortage of transportation vehicles. UN/NGO requirements as a whole must be identified.
Currently, there are no indications of a lack of transport capacity in Batticaloa; however this is apt to change quickly as there are 31 humanitarian actors in the district planning to expand their activities.

INFRASTRUCTURE

MILITARY ASSETS

AIR OPERATIONS

TRANSPORT/COORDINATION

WAREHOUSING

  • COORD: UNHCR is to conduct all rubb hall installations in tsunami affected areas ranging from JAFFNA in the north to AMPARA in the southeast for all agencies intending to set up rubb halls / wick halls, while WFP will be in charge of installations of rubb halls/wick halls from COLOMBO in the west to HAMBANTOTA in the south… BANDARANAIKE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Warehouse operations running smoothly, though 75% of space is full… All supplies not collected by consignees within 48 hours will be handed over to the Social Service Department of Sri Lanka.

CUSTOMS

  • A Sri Lanka Ports Authority group is to meet daily to address issues and problems regarding the unloading of aid reaching Sri Lankan ports.

MALDIVES

  • Government request: In order to ensure that appropriate aid and quantities are despatched, please consult with the Government's Crisis Task Force by emailing der@foreign.gov.mv
  • Priority needs: Transport and logistical coordination continue to remain the main priorities given the dispersion and the difficult conditions to be endured for aid delivery. Aid has to be delivered to each the 200 islands individually by small boats or other light transport.

 

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A bulletin of logistics matters in ongoing relief operations in the crisis region affected by the Indian Ocean Tsunami of December 26, 2004. Compiled from situation reports from UNJLC officers in the field and other UN and humanitarian information resources.
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