Ethiopia Goes Digital: e-Phyto System Set to Fast-Track Agricultural Exports
By Cargo Chronicles Staff WriterAddis Ababa, October 30, 2025 Ethiopia has officially launched its electronic Phytosanitary (e-Phyto) system, marking a major step toward digitalizing agricultural trade and cutting red tape at export checkpoints. The new system replaces the old manual paper certificate process that often delayed export clearance and increased logistics costs. With e-Phyto, exporters…
DHL Commits $350 Million to Strengthen Trade Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Global logistics giant expands its footprint across Africa, targeting stronger regional links and faster trade flows. By Cargo Chronicles Staff WriterNovember 2025 DHL Group has announced a US$350 million investment to expand logistics operations across Sub-Saharan Africa, in one of its largest commitments to the continent to date. The initiative aims to boost connectivity, enhance…
Ethiopia’s New Railway Vision: Linking the North to the Red Sea
The Ethiopian Railway Corporation (ERC) has unveiled an ambitious new plan to connect northern Ethiopia directly to the Red Sea through a USD 1.58 billion standard-gauge railway line. The proposed Woldiya–Hara Gebeya–Mekelle corridor is designed to stretch 216 kilometers and link to the ports of Tadjourah, Assab, and Massawa — reasserting Ethiopia’s push to regain…
Ethiopia Hosts Landmark Africa Maritime Conference: Charting a Unified Maritime Future for the Continent
Addis Ababa, October 14, 2025 — Ethiopia is hosting the landmark Africa Maritime Conference under the theme “Africa as the Next Global Crewing Frontier,” spotlighting the continent’s growing ambition to take its rightful place in the global maritime industry. The three-day event, running from October 14–16, 2025, convenes ministers, regulators, ship management executives, maritime academies,…
Ethiopia to Roll Out Technology-Enabled Vehicle License Plates by 2025/26
The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has announced a nationwide plan to introduce technology-enabled vehicle license plates featuring advanced security elements and Ethiopia-specific identifiers. The new system is set to be fully implemented in the 2025/26 fiscal year. The initiative is based on the recently approved Directive No. 1050/2025: Types of Vehicle Identification Number Plates…
🚢 Beyond Borders: Why Supply Chains and Logistics Will Define Ethiopia’s AfCFTA Success
As Ethiopia prepares to officially launch the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) program on October 9, 2025, the spotlight has largely been on the agreement’s promise of reducing tariffs, boosting competitiveness, and driving economic growth. But beneath these ambitious goals lies an often-overlooked engine of success: supply chain and logistics. The AfCFTA, already hailed…
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Welcomes Landmark Live Horse Shipment
September 21, 2025 | Source: South | Editor: Holly On September 20, Ethiopian Airlines successfully completed a landmark live animal transport, flying 18 horses to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Each horse, weighing approximately 500 kilograms, was closely monitored by professional handlers and veterinarians throughout the journey. They traveled in specially designed stalls meeting IATA CEIV…
Ethiopian Export Trends 2026: Growth Through Diversification
Ethiopia’s export sector is entering an exciting phase. According to projections, the country’s export revenues are expected to grow by 15% in 2026, reflecting strong demand in global markets and improvements in Ethiopia’s trade logistics. But which industries will drive this growth? The answer lies in diversification—moving beyond traditional exports and unlocking new opportunities. Coffee:…
Digital Customs Clearance – Faster Exports
In today’s fast-moving global trade environment, speed and efficiency are everything. For Ethiopia—an emerging hub in East Africa with growing manufacturing and agricultural exports—digital customs clearance is becoming a game-changer. By replacing slow, paper-based processes with digital systems, exporters can now save time, cut costs, and stay more competitive in international markets. Why Customs Clearance…
Ethiopia Boosts Spice Exports, Targets Higher Earnings for 2024/25
In the recently concluded fiscal year, Ethiopia exported 15,612 tons of spices, generating USD 14.94 million, according to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA). Moges Ashenafi, Head of the Spice Development Desk at ECTA, noted that Ethiopian spices reached key markets including India, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Canada, the United Arab Emirates,…
