Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services wins ‘Best Cargo Airline-Africa Award’ at the Arabian Cargo Awards 2024

Addis Ababa, 16 November 2024

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, the largest air cargo network operator in Africa, and one of the major cargo carriers in the world, is proud to announce that it has been honored 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.

About Ethiopian

Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is one of the fastest-growing airlines brand globally and the continent’s largest airline brand. In its seventy-eight years of successful operations, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success. Ethiopian commands the lion’s share of the African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 150 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents. Ethiopian’s fleet category consists of ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900 and De Havilland Q400. 

Ethiopian is also pursuing multi-hub strategy through hubs in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines and in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways. Having achieved its strategic plan (Vision 2025) ahead of time, Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan Vision 2035 that will see it become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world. Ethiopian has been champion in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for seven consecutive years among others. The airline has been a Star Alliance member since 2011 and has been registering more than threefold growth in the past 10 years.

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