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.
The Ethiopian Airlines Group has appointed the African Development Bank (AfDB) as the mandated lead arranger to secure USD 8 billion in debt financing for the new Bishoftu International Airport, a USD 10 billion mega-project set to become Africa’s largest airport and a key global hub.
Addis Ababa registered progress in rail transport maintenance. By the end of the 2025 Ethiopian fiscal year, the number of operational trains in the Addis Ababa Light Rail (AALR) system increased from 13 to 19.
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it earned USD 7.6 billion in revenue during the 2024/25 fiscal year, marking an 8 percent increase compared to the previous year. Despite global challenges in the aviation sector, the airline recorded strong growth in both passenger and cargo operations.
