(Juba) – The latest logistics schedule for South Sudan, published on 30 June 2025 has outlined detailed plans for overland, air, and river transport to support humanitarian operations across the country.
The plan, released by the Logistics Cluster, is part of an ongoing effort to ensure the smooth delivery of aid and cargo to vulnerable populations, especially in remote or conflict affected areas.
The transport plan provides a tentative roadmap for cargo movement, based on the most recent assessments of road conditions, river access, and air routes. The schedules are subject to change depending on security developments, weather, and infrastructure access. Organisations delivering humanitarian support are encouraged to monitor updates and submit their requests on time to ensure their cargo is included in upcoming shipments.
In terms of road convoys, weekly and bi-monthly trips are scheduled from Juba to various regions. The Western Corridor route, which connects Terekeka, Yirol, Rumbek, Wau, Aweil, and Kuajok, is scheduled to depart on 14 July, with an estimated truck capacity of 40 metric tonnes. Submissions for cargo and clearances must be received by 10 July. Similarly, a convoy to Central Equatoria covering Juba, Lainya, and Yei is planned for 15 July, with an 11 July deadline for final submissions.
Western Equatoria, including Mundri, Yambio, Nzara, Ezo, and Tambura, is served by a convoy departing on 21 July. However, access between Nzara and Tambura remains challenging, and organisations must submit cargo interest by 16 July and clearances by 18 July. Northern Jonglei convoys, originating from Bor and heading to locations like Lankien, Yuai, Pajut, and Walgak, continue on a weekly basis, with the next trip scheduled for 4 July.
For air transport, fixed wing and helicopter operations will continue out of Juba, Bor, and Malakal. The DC-8 plane from Juba will provide ad hoc flights to Renk, mainly for cholera response, health, and WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) cargo. Helicopter flights are also scheduled to serve hard to reach locations like Pibor, Maiwut, Ulang, and Mandeng. These missions are organised based on urgent humanitarian needs.
River transport, which is a critical mode of delivery during the rainy season, has multiple barge and boat departures scheduled. A key shipment from Malakal to Wau Shilluk, Kodok, Melut, Kaka, Wadakona, and Renk is set for 19 July, with cargo submission deadlines by 16 July. A second trip covering the Canal, Atar, Diel, New Fangak, and Tonga is expected on 21 July, while movement along the Sobat River Corridor is planned for 26 July.
Additional river operations are planned from Bor, including a journey to Atar and Kurwai on 15 July and another on 20 July from Akobo to Mandeng and Nasir. Longer barge operations between Bor and Malakal, Melut, and Renk are scheduled from 25 August. All river transport is supported by the World Food Programme’s On-Demand Service (ODS), which operates on a 50% cost-sharing basis with interested humanitarian partners.
Due to the conclusion of the International Organisation for Migration’s Common Transport Services, partners are now advised to use commercial transporters, whose lists have been shared by the Logistics Cluster. While the Cluster supports coordination, partners are not required to use WFP’s services and can choose commercial options if more suitable.
All participating organisations must comply with submission deadlines and clearance procedures to avoid delays in aid distribution.
