Livestock

24 Sep

Ethiopia Begins Transporting Livestock to Djibouti by Railway

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Ethiopia has initiated the transport of livestock to Djibouti via railway for the first time, marking a significant expansion in the utilization of the Adama-Djibouti railway. Previously used solely for importing goods into Ethiopia, this railway is now being leveraged to enhance the country's livestock export capacity. According to Takele Uma, CEO of the Ethio-Djibouti Railway Joint Stock Company, this new service is expected to bolster Ethiopia's ability to export high-quality meat products to international markets while simultaneously easing traffic congestion on key trade routes. By utilizing the Adama-Djibouti railway for livestock transportation, Ethiopia aims to streamline its export processes,…

31 Dec

Ethiopia loses $17 million monthly Due to Illegal livestock Export

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, Environment, NewsAddisAbaba, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, Export, Illegaltrade, Livestock

According to a research, Ethiopia is facing significant economic losses due to illegal livestock export. Ethiopia is grappling with substantial economic losses, exceeding $630 thousand per day, attributable to the illicit exportation of over 1,200 domestic animals daily. This alarming issue was the focal point of a national conference on preventing illegal trade, convened in Addis Ababa and organized by the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The conference disseminated research findings highlighting the pervasive nature of illegal trade in Ethiopia, with investigations delving into the legal frameworks governing activities related to livestock, medicine, textiles, and the logistics system. The…