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Ethiopian cargo wins best cargo airline-Africa award


Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services has been honoured with the ‘Best Cargo Airline-Africa’ award for the second time in a row at the prestigious Arabian Cargo Awards.

The ceremony, which took place in Dubai, UAE on November 11, 2024, serves as a notable platform celebrating excellence in the Cargo and Logistics sector across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

Regarding this prestigious accolade, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said, “We are honored to receive the ‘Best Cargo Airline-Africa’ award once again.

This recognition is a testament to our hard work and unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction in the air cargo industry, as well as our dedication to providing world-class cargo services in the region and beyond.

We remain focused on strengthening our position as a leader in the cargo and logistics sector, enabling seamless trade connections across continents.”

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services operates a comprehensive air cargo network that connects over 140 destinations globally.

With a fleet of more than 140 aircraft, including 16 dedicated freighters, the company boasts an impressive capacity for both belly-hold cargo and dedicated freighter services, totaling 70 dedicated freighters with a state-of-the-art cargo terminal, modern warehouse of 1 million tons storage capacity.

This extensive logistics network plays a crucial role in facilitating trade and strengthening economic ties between the UAE, Africa, and the broader global market.

As Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services continues to expand its footprint in the global logistics landscape, this accolade reaffirms its role as a pivotal player in enhancing trade relationships and driving economic growth.

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistic Services envisioned to be one of the top 20 cargo airlines in the world in terms of FTK by providing safe, market driven and customer focused air cargo, courier, and mail transport services by 2035.

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