Emergency logistics and transport Management

Humanitarian operations are based on the timely provision of supplies and services, without which the entire operation might fail. As humanitarian emergencies often take place in areas far from main sources of supply and communication, the establishment of a relevant, efficient and flexible emergency logistics and transport system is paramount to the success of the operation.
          For DRC the definition of emergency logistics and transport management is:
                    Emergency logistics and transport management is the support function ensuring the timely delivery of supplies and services needed for the humanitarian operation.
Central to the timely delivery of supplies and services is the “supply chain” with standardized procedures and coordinated with colleagues in other departments and external partner agencies.
                    Logistics and transport management is a cornerstone in all DRC programmes as a support function to the operation. DRC also provides emergency logistics and transport management services and support to partner agencies in the UN. DRC has substantial experience with this kind of provision of logistics and transport services in large-scale and complex emergencies. In Bosnia, DRC managed all aspects of a fleet comprising more than 100 trucks and in Kosovo DRC managed workshops maintaining 360 light vehicles and 50 buses/trucks at the height of the operation. Through our Stand-by Roster, DRC has constant access to a large pool of human resources with relevant competencies and experience from complex emergencies.
                    DRC operates in partnership with various UN agencies in emergencies, with DRC operationally responsible for either part of, or the entire logistics set-up in the relief operations. Regardless of the set-up, the implementation of any given project is closely coordinated with the donors involved and the designated UN lead-agency.