The Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company (EDR) has announced a series of new operational measures to enhance logistics capacity and address long-standing concerns from manufacturers in Ethiopia’s industrial parks.

During a recent stakeholder forum in Addis Ababa, EDR revealed plans to improve service delivery, ease export bottlenecks, and speed up fuel transportation. The reforms are part of a broader strategy to strengthen Ethiopia’s import-export corridor and industrial competitiveness.

Manufacturers highlighted persistent delays in sourcing raw materials and dispatching export goods. In response, EDR CEO Engineer Takele Uma said the company would establish logistics offices inside key industrial parks to streamline operations. High-volume exporters will also receive tailored services.

To boost efficiency, the company has increased the frequency of its train operations and raised the cargo weight limit from 20 to 25 tons for key commodities such as coffee, grains, and oilseeds – removing previous excess charges within the new limit.

Source: The Ethiopian Herald