Timor-Leste Transporters
According to the ADB road network assessment:
Transport demand and vehicle ownership in Timor-Leste are modest.
However, both have been growing substantially over the last five
years.
The heaviest traffic flows, in excess of 1,000 vehicles per day
(without motorcycle), are on the northern coastal road.
Weather and coffee production are two major factors affecting
traffic:
The rainy season has a direct impact on traffic patterns. The
duration of the rainy season can vary for different areas of the
country, between an average of 4 months (from December to March)
and 8 months (from November to June).
Landslides and flooding, which are common during the rainy season,
cause frequent road closures. Another factor affecting traffic
patterns over the year is the location of the coffee production and
harvesting activities.
The coffee harvest season peaks between August and September.
During that season the light & medium truck traffic in the coffee
growing areas and between them and Dili increases
significantly.
There are a small number of heavy trucks, about 90 in total, used
mainly for transporting containers and large equipment, but the
narrow road width and difficult terrain do not allow for large
truck operations in Timor-Leste.
Currently, land transport services between the Timor-Leste mainland
and the Oecussi enclave are complicated. All people crossing the
border, from West Timor in Indonesia, are required to have
passports with valid Indonesian visas, and Indonesian visas can be
obtained only in Dili. Thus, currently the number of people and
vehicles crossing is still low although it is increasing.
Although the transportation market in Timor-Leste is notably
immature, there is a variety of transportation companies operation,
from established companies to private owners.
A selection (by no means exhaustive) from across the range of
transporters is listed below.
Vehicle Type | Estimated Total 2005 | Estimated Total 2009 |
---|---|---|
Pickups, vans, and minibuses | 3,303 | 3123 |
Light & medium trucks | 2,167 | 2127 |
Heavy & specialized trucks | 61 | 89 |
For information on Timor-Leste Transporters contact details and fleet size information, please see the following llink:
4.8 Timor-Leste Transporter Contact List
Timor-Leste Telecom Directory information on Transporters
Timor Leste Guide Post Timor website
Note: Reference herein to services or the use of any firm or corporation name is for the information only and in no manner constitutes an endorsement or recommendation by the WFP.