Company
Information
NRTC, SRTC, Keer Marine, Shankien, Nile Barges are the main water transport companies that were operating through Khartoum – Kosti.
Company | Capacity |
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NRTC | 17 pusher, 115 barges 400 mt each, 1 flat deck 400 mt each |
SRTC | 10 pusher, 15 barges 400 mt each, 1 flat deck 900 mt |
Keer Marine | 3 pusher, 15 barges 400 mt each |
Shankien | 4 pusher, 9 barges 400 mt each |
Nile Barge | 1 pusher, 2 barges 400 mt each |
All the above companies have pusher and barges in South Sudan (NRTC 6 pusher, 32 barges; SRTC 1 pusher, 5 barges; Nile Barge 2 pusher, 9 barges; Keer Marine 1 pusher, 6 pusher; Shankien 1 pusher, 2 barges).
Other water transport companies that flow on the same line:
Water transport company | Capacity |
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Abd Elwahab Abd Elrahman Works | 2 pusher, 2 barges |
Anies Gorge Hajaar | 2 pusher, 2 barges |
Tayseer Abu Sinaina & Al Asyouty Works | 2 pusher, 2 barges |
Al Salma for Trading & Investment Co. | 2 pusher, 6 barges |
Al Istidama Agricultural Co. | 1 pusher, 2 barges |
Tristar Anrigy Co. | 1 pusher, 2 barges |
Al Sati River Transport Co. | 3 pusher, 4 barges |
Nile Barges Co. | 3 pusher, 10 barges |
Al Mushier Transport Co. | 1 pusher |
Wadi El Nile River Transport Co | 4 pusher, 16 barges |
Egyptian National Service | 26 barges |
Travel Time Matrix
Travel Time from main port to other major ports (km) |
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Main port |
Kosti |
Renk |
Malakal |
Bor |
Juba |
Main port |
Kosti |
466 |
501 |
1316 |
1436 |
Renk |
466 |
Renk (South) |
501 |
835 |
970 |
Malakal |
501 |
230 |
Malakal (South) |
650 |
935 |
Bor |
1316 |
835 |
650 |
Bor (South) |
120 |
Juba |
1436 |
970 |
935 |
120 |
Juba (South) |
Key Routes
Key Route Information Domestic / International |
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From: Wadi Halfa, Republic of Sudan To: Oswan (Elsad Al Aali lake), Egypt |
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Total Distance (km) | 360 kilometres (60 km till El Nuba lake/Republic of Sudan & 300 km inside Egypt till Nasir Lake) |
Season Effects |
none |
Maximum Weight and Size of Vessels |
53,669 mt / 56,420 passengers (in 2013) |
Regular Traffic Passenger / Cargo |
15,000 mt of imported and exported cargo & 26,885 passengers (in 2014) |
Border crossings/customs (name of location) |
Wadi Halfa/Oswan |
Security |
None |
Main Ports |
Wadi Halfa |
North River Nile waterway:
Through Halfa – Akasha – Dongola that covers total distance of 439 kilometres with sailing problems at Dal water dam area.
Suggested/planned waterways: -
A/ Barbar – Khartoum – Kosti:
Last technical study was done in 2006 by Sea Ports Water
Corporation with total distance of 680 kilometres from Barbar to
Kosti. The main sailing problems are represented by the rocks at
five sites in Sabaloga area, north Khartoum as well as islands and
moving sands that seasonally block the line.
B/ El Rosaires – Ethiopia Waterway:
Under study stage with total distance of 576
kilometres.
Port Information
Key Port Information | |
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Kosti | |
Location | Kosti |
Total Distance (km) |
1,432 km |
Connections with other transport means (road/waterways/air) |
The inland port of Kosti is connected to Khartoum, Port Sudan and El Obeid by rail and road . |
River flow (m3/second) |
924m3 average |
Seasonal effects | Nile seaweeds, El Zilait rocks, Kondukro rocks, river zigzag ways from Kosti to Juba, and October – April dry season. |
Total Travel Time |
Indicative travel time 30/35 days for cargo and 10 days for passengers. Transit times are subject to the prevailing security and border situations |
Maximum weight and size of vessels |
48,400 mt of cargo & 22,000 passengers (last operations in 2010) |
Regular traffic (passenger/cargo) | 262 vessels |
If yes, with what company? | SRTC, NRTC, Shankien, Nile Barges, Keer Marine |
Security (marginal/good/bad) | Marginal, the line is currently non-functioning due to the political and security situation in South Sudan |
Border crossings/customs (name of location) |
The Border crossing between the Republic of Sudan and Republic of South Sudan have restricted traffic movements, pending the finalisation of border formalities. |
Connection with other means of transport (road/railways/air).
The Inland Port of Kosti is connected by Rail and Road from Khartoum, Port Sudan and El Obeid