The Ethiopian government is planning to upgrade the Ethio-Djibouti Railway, aiming to improve transport efficiency, strengthen trade logistics, and manage the significant infrastructure debt accumulated during its construction.
The Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) has announced plans to boost its sea freight capacity to 5.8 million tons and generate Birr 144 billion in revenue during the 2025/26 fiscal year. The organization also revealed initiatives to expand domestic water transport, including the procurement of boats for use on inland waterways such as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has announced that over 400 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now operational in Addis Ababa. State Minister Ato Bero Hassan emphasized, however, that more infrastructure is needed to support the growing number of electric vehicles in the city. Currently, about 90 high-capacity charging stations serve various areas of Addis Ababa, but more are required to meet demand.
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance, in partnership with the Ethiopian Railways Corporation, has issued an invitation for global and local investors to express interest in the development of the Indode Intermodal Rail Terminal, Dry Port, and Logistics Center. Located just 26 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa, the project is a key part of the country’s broader push to enhance private sector involvement in the transport sector.
Ethiopia transported more than 15.8 million metric tons of revenue and expenditure cargo during the first 11 months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year, according to a report presented to the House of People’s Representatives by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics.
