Forum discusses logistics challenges in East Africa
A forum by the Nairobi – based Africa Logistics Properties (ALP), discusses logistics challenges in East Africa mainly supply chain.
Ethiopia needs 15 years to implement Africa free trade deal
The government of Ethiopia needs to get 15 years of preparation in order to impliment the flat / similar trade tariff proposed by the African Free Continental Trade Area (AfCFTA) deal, a…
Ethiopia earns $318 million from horticulture
Ethiopia has earned $318 million from the export of flowers and other horticulture products in the concluded fiscal year, which ended July 7, 2019.
Ethiopian Airlines begins cargo flights to Bangkok, Hanoi
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, launches once weekly freighter service to Bangkok, Thailand and Hanoi, Vietnam as of August 16, 2019.
Ethiopia imports worth $2.8 billion petroleum
Ethiopia has imported close to 81.8 billion birr (around $2.82 billion) fuel during the fiscal year concluded July 7, 2019, said Ethiopia Petroleum and Supply Enterprise (EPSE).
Company to introduce refrigerated coffee to Ethiopian market
Zing Coffee, a local company engaged in coffee business, announced that it is set to introduce refrigerated and non-alcoholic coffee to Ethiopian market.
Ethiopia’s export earning continues to decline
Ethiopia’s export performance which has been declining since 2012, has dropped by $170 million for the fiscal year concluded July 7, 2019 as compared to the previous year.
Ethiopia imports 135, 457 vehicles in a year
The total number of vehicles Ethiopia has imported and registered last year (the fiscal year ended July 7, 2019) has surpassed the amount the country imported the previous year by 30,834 vehicles.
Avocado set to become Ethiopia’s major export
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – A program launched by the Israeli and United States development agencies is set to make avocado Ethiopia’s next major export product.
Ethiopia’s export income declines 9 percent
Continuing its decline Ethiopia’s export income for the first nine months of the fiscal year started July 8, 2018, goes down by about 9 percent compared to same time last fiscal year.
Global e-commerce sales surges to $29 trillion
Global e-commerce sales grew 13% in 2017, hitting an estimated $29 trillion, according to the latest numbers released today by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Egypt expresses support to regional integration
Egypt has affirmed its strong support for the African Development Bank as a development partner and is committed to strengthening regional integration, the country’s Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly said during a meeting…
French multinational logistics companies enter Ethiopian market
Following the recent decision of Ethiopian Government to liberalization its logistics sector, Bolloré Africa Logistics and CMA/CGM Group of France venture with two local logistics companies.
Somaliland launches road project connecting Berbera Port and Ethiopia
President Muse Bihi Abdi Somaliland and Ethiopia officials from Somali region laid a cornerstone for the construction of a highway that links Berbera Port with Ethiopia’s border tow Togochale.