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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.

The Ethio-Djibouti Railway (EDR) has announced plans to expand its operations by investing in a major construction project in Djibouti, including a proposed 49% stake in the Damerjog fuel storage facility. This move aims to enhance regional fuel distribution and multimodal logistics capacity.

Ethio-Djibouti Railway S.C. (EDR) has relocated 104 empty 20-foot containers from the Port of Djibouti to Addis Ababa’s Indode Freight Yard, marking a step in strengthening Ethiopia’s export logistics.

As Africa’s aviation sector undergoes rapid transformation, global aircraft manufacturer Embraer is placing Ethiopia at the center of its continental strategy.