Humanitarian Logistics in Somalia: Reaching the Last Mile

ByWanjama

Getting the right goods to the right people at the right time is never simple—especially across Southern Somalia’s variable roads and access windows. HALMAL provides end-to-end logistics for UN agencies, INGOs/LNGOs, and private clients, combining fleet, warehousing, routing discipline, and field coordination to deliver safely and predictably.

What sets our logistics apart

Risk management: Load-securement SOPs, driver HSE briefings, and exception reporting keep consignments safe.

Local reach, real speed: Pre-vetted drivers and staging in Baidoa reduce dead-time and enable rapid turnarounds to Hudur, Wajid, Burhakaba, Dinsor, and Qansaxdheere.

Warehouse & inventory control: GRNs, batch tracking, and stock counts aligned to donor requirements.

Route optimization: Seasonal road intel and buffer planning protect delivery windows during rains or access constraints.

From NFIs to specialized materials

We move NFI/WASH kits, electronics, office equipment, and project materials—including specialized items like HDPE geomembrane—with the right handling and documentation at every step.

Transparent reporting donors appreciate

  • Milestone updates (dispatch → arrival) and PoD packages with geo-stamped photos.
  • Issue logs & CAPAs to close gaps fast.
  • SLA-based KPIs: On-time delivery rate, damage rate, dwell time, and cost-to-serve.

Procurement + logistics = less friction

As a general services company, our procurement and transport teams work as one—shortening lead times, reducing unit costs, and simplifying vendor coordination for your project managers.

How we plan last-mile deliveries

  1. Scope & constraints: Volume, sensitivity, deadlines, and compliance rules.
  2. Staging & fleet match: Truck/light vehicle mix and storage needs.
  3. Routing & comms plan: Checkpoints, contact trees, and contingency routes.
  4. Execution & proof: Dispatch docs, PoDs, and reconciliation.
  5. Review: KPI summary with practical recommendations for next cycles.

Work with a team that’s built for the terrain

Whether it’s time-bound distributions or steady program supply, we bring predictability to difficult routes—without sacrificing safety or cost control.imi, id est laborum et dolorum fuga.