Ethiopian Cargo Recalibrates its Operations amid COVID-19

Addis Ababa, May 11, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, a multiple award-winning and largest cargo network operator in Africa, is adapting its operations to the evolving global demand for air cargo services following the COVID-19 pandemic.

In response to the current situation, Ethiopian Cargo has extended its reach to 74 destinations globally, and caters to charter flight needs anywhere in the world boundlessly, carrying much needed medical supplies in the ongoing fight against COVID-19.

According to traveldailytrade.com, in the month of March alone, Ethiopian transported a total uplift of over 45,848 tons of cargo to different parts of the world deploying both its freighters and passenger fleet.

The shipments include pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and healthcare products carried with 86 charter flights using Boeing B777 freighters, each with a capacity of 100 tons, in response to the COVID 19 pandemic.

“Agility being a key part of our competencies, we have recalibrated our cargo operations and networks in light of the current demand in air cargo business,” said Tewolde GebreMariam, CEO, Ethiopian Group.