Addis Ababa (Ethio Negari) February 29, 2024:- Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa and a rapidly expanding global brand, has proudly inaugurated its pioneering e-commerce logistics facility at Bole International Airport, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s logistics landscape.
Situated within the Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics premises, this state-of-the-art facility is dedicated solely to e-commerce, mail, and courier logistics services.
Its strategic location aims to position Addis Ababa as the premier cross-border e-commerce logistics hub for Africa and beyond.
During the grand unveiling ceremony, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “The launch of this advanced e-commerce logistics facility represents a transformative moment for both Ethiopian Airlines Group and the wider African economy. We have integrated cutting-edge technologies into the infrastructure, revolutionizing the transportation and delivery of goods within Africa’s e-commerce industry.”
Covering an expansive area of 15,000 square meters, the facility boasts an impressive annual handling capacity of 150,000 tons.
Mr. Tasew highlighted the success of their $55 million investment, which has positioned Ethiopian Airlines as a trailblazer in shaping the e-commerce landscape across the continent.
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and meticulously designed systems, the facility offers a comprehensive range of services, including consolidation, deconsolidation, sortation, repacking, labeling, and more. Customers can now effortlessly track and trace their shipments from any location, ensuring a seamless logistics experience.
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, a strategic and profitable business unit of the group, has garnered numerous prestigious awards, including two Air Cargo News Awards in 2023, Best Cargo Airline-Africa at the Maiden Arabian Cargo Awards, Sustainable Cargo Airline of the Year-Africa at the 2023 Freight Week Sustainability Awards, and African Cargo Airline of the Year & Air Cargo Brand of the Year in Africa 2023 from STAT Trade Times Cargo Excellence Awards.
Ethiopian Airlines Group, recognized as the fastest-growing airline brand globally, has solidified its position as the continent’s largest airline brand.
With seventy-seven years of successful operations, Ethiopian Airlines has emerged as a leader in efficiency and operational excellence.
In addition to its main hub in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the airline is pursuing a multi-hub strategy with hubs in Lomé, Togo (with ASKY), Lilongwe, Malawi (with Malawi Airlines), and Lusaka, Zambia (with Zambia Airways), commanding the lion’s share of the African passenger and cargo network.
With a fleet renowned for its youthfulness and modernity, Ethiopian Airlines serves over 150 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents, reaffirming its commitment to connecting Africa with the world.
