Ethiopia Expands Maritime Fleet with Six New Ships
Ethiopia's maritime expansion is expected to strengthen the country’s ability to handle imports and exports, particularly in the transportation of essential goods such as fertilizer.
Ethiopia's maritime expansion is expected to strengthen the country’s ability to handle imports and exports, particularly in the transportation of essential goods such as fertilizer.
Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew has announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for a new mega airport in Bishoftu will be held in early December 2025. The planned airport is designed to reshape Ethiopia’s aviation sector and strengthen its position as a major hub for international travel.
The Ethiopian Railways Corporation (ERC) and Italian firm COIPA Italia S.p.A. have signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to strengthen collaboration in railway infrastructure development.
Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) has unveiled plans to enter Ethiopia’s railway sector, expanding its operations beyond maritime transport and strengthening its position as a multimodal logistics provider.
Addis Ababa Transport Bureau Operations Director, Ato Dagnachew Shiferaw, said the shift aligns with the city’s future transportation policy and strategy, which prioritizes buses and metered taxis capable of carrying more than 25 passengers.
