Logistics
Liberia’s protracted civil war caused massive damage to the country's infrastructure. Monrovia remains without extensive mains electricity or water, and once outside the capital the network of passable roads is extremely limited. Coupled with the remote nature of Hummingbird’s exploration projects, this makes in-country logistics challenging – but Hummingbird has met this challenge effectively.
The security situation in Liberia is now good, largely thanks to the presence of over 12,000 UN personnel. However, with high levels of unemployment, especially amongst ex-combatants, petty crime is still a risk. Hummingbird has established a dedicated security business, ‘Hummingbird Security’, to mitigate this risk and handle all the company’s security issues.
Whilst always focusing on the most cost efficient approach, Hummingbird has made considerable logistical developments in Liberia, including:
The security situation in Liberia is now good, largely thanks to the presence of over 12,000 UN personnel. However, with high levels of unemployment, especially amongst ex-combatants, petty crime is still a risk. Hummingbird has established a dedicated security business, ‘Hummingbird Security’, to mitigate this risk and handle all the company’s security issues.
Whilst always focusing on the most cost efficient approach, Hummingbird has made considerable logistical developments in Liberia, including:
- The full establishment and refurbishment of Hummingbird House and offices in Monrovia
- Set up of a field office in Zwedru
- Fully operational permanent camps in Zia, Kana Hills and Dugbe Block F
- Cutting and building of over 100km of roads for efficient access to project areas
- Building and rehabilitation of over 20 bridges
- Fly camps where necessary using lightweight tents
Zia camp