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The History of Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services
The airline was founded in 1945 initially operating as a passenger airline.
In 1965, It started cargo freighter flights with DC-6 to Frankfurt via Asmara transporting export flowers and vegetables.
In 1971 It also operated cargo flights on domestic routes with DC-3 transporting coffee from Sidamo to Addis, which then expanded to Benghazi with 720 Aircraft.
In 1976, Ethiopian configured its 707-320C into a cargo-only freighter aircraft.
In the early 1990’s, Ethiopian Airlines introduced freighter aircraft including the Boeing 757-200PF and McDonnell Douglas MD-11F, to enhance its cargo operations to transport larger and heavier shipments.
In 2006, the first cargo terminal was inaugurated, which has a remarkable capacity of 300,000 tons per annum.
In 2012, Ethiopian Cargo phased in its first B777F freighter aircraft, which marked a significant milestone for the airline.
In 2013, the company inaugurated its state-of-the-art perishable cargo cold storage facility, showcasing its commitment to enhancing its perishable cargo handling capabilities, which are temperature-sensitive such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, and pharmaceuticals.
In 2017 Ethiopian Cargo continued its expansion and inaugurated the largest cargo terminal in Africa which solidified its position as a leading cargo service provider on the continent and boosted its capacity to 650,000 tons per annum, enabling Ethiopian Cargo to handle a significant volume of cargo efficiently.
In 2019, Ethiopian Introduced the first two 737-700 for medium-range flights, and the other two by the second phase in March 2021 and June 2022.
In 2022, Ethiopian Cargo phased in B-767, for medium-long haul flights, and the second one in 2023.
Ethiopian Cargo currently owns 10 Boeing 777-200F, 2 Boeing 767-300F, and 4 Boeing 737-800F dedicated freighters, as well as 130+ passenger aircraft serving 68 cargo destinations and 135+ passenger destinations worldwide.
In 2024, Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, has inaugurated a specialized warehouse dedicated solely to e-commerce, mail, and courier logistics services, aimed at bridging logistical gaps. This marks an exciting milestone as we endeavor to position Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as the cross-border e-commerce logistics hub for Africa and beyond.
The newly inaugurated warehouse spans 15,000 square meters and boasts a capacity to handle 150,000 tons annually. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and meticulously implemented systems, the facility will offer a range of services including ET–E-com Fulfillment.
