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With a legacy that dates back to 1946, Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services( Ethiopian Cargo) is the air freight arm of the Ethiopian Airlines Group and the largest cargo operator in Africa. What began with a single charter flight to Nairobi has evolved into a strategically vital logistics powerhouse, enabling trade across Africa and beyond. Serving more than 70 dedicated cargo destinations and over 145 international points across its global network, Ethiopian Cargo plays a pivotal role in connecting Africa to major trade lanes worldwide. Its comprehensive portfolio spans general cargo, perishables, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, live animals, dangerous goods, valuables, and specialized charters, each supported by purpose-built infrastructure and expert handling. Today, Ethiopian Cargo stands at the forefront of modern air freight, driven by sustained investment in advanced freighter aircraft, digital cargo management systems, and one of the continent’ s most sophisticated cargo terminals.
As Ethiopian Cargo continues to grow and evolve, it proudly upholds its position as the largest network operator in Africa, driven by a thoughtful investment program and dedication to operational excellence. Transportation & Logistics International sits down with Dereje Derero, Managing Director, to learn more about the company’ s latest investments and developments, as well as discover what future years might hold. Dereje begins by sharing some of Ethiopian Cargo’ s most recent projects and strategic investments.
“ As the largest network operator serving Africa, our initiatives are designed to strengthen Ethiopia’ s local products export and logistics ecosystem. We focus on supporting exports such as agriproducts, perishables, textiles, and manufactured goods by ensuring reliable capacity, competitive pricing, and faster access to global markets via our service network reach. Dedicated flights, export corridors, and guaranteed space agreements help Ethiopian producers reach Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas with consistent lead times,” he details.
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