Table I

Current practices in humanitarian logistics bases and the utilization of airports

LocationCoverageRoleFeatures
Regional Logistics Hub for Humanitarian Assistance in Panama (2011)PanamaInternationalSupports humanitarian logistics activities
Warehouse
Staging area
Facilitates cooperation among international relief organizations
Humanitarian logistics hub is planned as part of the airport plan
Get Airports Ready for Disaster (2009)Pilot program: Indonesia (Makassar and Palu)DomesticPrepare airports to review capabilities and capacities
Support humanitarian logistics activities
Train local people
Build a cooperative structure for disaster response
Training program for airports led by DHL and UNDP in 2009
Airport-to-Airport Mutual Aid Program: SEADOG and WESTDOG (2012)USADomesticRegional assistance between airports
Assist airport’s functionality during disasters, emergencies, and non-disasters
Restoration of airport operations as quickly as possible
Airport-to-airport mutual aid approach is examined in other countries
Chubu Regional Disaster Management Network: humanitarian logistics base (2012)JapanDomesticSupport humanitarian logistics activities
Provide a base camp for emergency workers
Staging area and warehouse
Secure space for staging care unit
Utilization of airports is highly recommended. Shizuoka airport is under examination

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