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CMA CGM NOTRE DAME makes first transit through Suez Canal The Suez Canal has welcomed the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME, one of the world’s largest LNG-powered container ships, on its maiden transit through the waterway. The vessel sailed with the southbound convoy on its voyage from Singapore to France. Operated by CMA CGM, the ship measures 399.9 metres in length, 61.3 metres in beam and has a draft of 16.5 metres. It has a gross tonnage of 245,000 tonnes and a capacity of 24,212 TEUs. The CMA CGM NOTRE DAME is one of the most technologically advanced vessels in the French fleet. It operates on LNG and incorporates artificial intelligence technologies. The vessel serves the FAL3 service linking the Far East with North-West Europe. The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) assigned senior pilots and escort tugboats to support the vessel’s safe transit. For more 👇 https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-notre-dame-makes-first-transit-through-suez-canal/ Chat 👇 @ethio2021

Jebel Ali is Back in Action A Positive Sign for Global Trade After a period of uncertainty and operational disruptions due to regional tensions, Jebel Ali Port is once again welcoming vessel calls and resuming normal operations. This development marks an important step toward restoring supply chain stability and strengthening confidence across the logistics and maritime industry. As one of the world's leading container ports, Jebel Ali plays a critical role in connecting businesses across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe. The return of regular vessel calls is expected to improve cargo flow, reduce delays, and support the recovery of regional trade. A huge appreciation goes to the port authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines, and logistics professionals who have worked tirelessly to maintain resilience and ensure business continuity during challenging times. Chat 👇 @ethio2021

Maersk restarts Red Sea transits amid vessel shortage Maersk Line has sent its ships through the Red Sea after a three-month absence, as tonnage availability remains low amid rocketing charter rates. Container shipping consultancy Linerlytica said today that the 7,154 TEU Santa Catarina Maersk (ex Santa Catarina) and 8,648 TEU Clementine Maersk are the Danish operator’s first ships to transit the Bab el-Mandeb Strait since 1 March. For more 👇 https://container-news.com/maersk-restarts-red-sea-transits-amid-vessel-shortage/ Chat 👇 @ethio2021

Ethiopia Cuts Turkey Cargo Transit Time From 40 Days to Nine Days Ethiopia’s maritime and logistics operator has reduced cargo transit time from Turkish ports to Ethiopia from more than 40 days to nine days, as the country seeks to improve supply chain efficiency and lower logistics costs for businesses. The new service, introduced by Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL), enables faster and direct movement of import cargo from Turkey to Ethiopia’s inland destinations, the company said. Over the past three months, 150 full container load (FCL) shipments have been transported through the arrangement in two rounds, supporting industries that depend on imported raw materials and equipment. The development comes days after ESL reported that it saved more than 500 million birr in operating costs over the past 10 months through cost reduction measures and tighter expense controls. For more 👇 https://birrmetrics.com/ethiopia-cuts-turkey-cargo-transit-time-from-40-days-to-nine-days/ Chat 👇 @ethio2021

Trump claims Strait of Hormuz will reopen as US-Iran deal reached, shippers and insurers remain cautious On June 15, US president Donald Trump announced that a deal had been reached between the US and Iran which would see the end of military operations, the removal of the US naval blockade in Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, questions still remain about the future of shipping through the strait – including safety concerns and uncertainty around Iranian tolls on vessels. For more 👇 https://www.automotivelogistics.media/supply-chain/trump-claims-strait-of-hormuz-will-reopen-asnbspusiran-deal-reached-shippers-and-insurers-remain-cautious/2682785 Chat 👇 @logisticsethiopia

ESL resumes fuel imports after 40 years In a significant operational recovery, state-owned Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) has resumed handling the country’s petroleum imports, including from new international suppliers. This marks a historic first, as Ethiopia has now sourced fuel from within Africa. The Ethiopian government has diversified its procurement strategy to include West Asian markets and ports in western India. This shift comes amid disruptions to traditional oil supply routes and rising domestic demand, particularly for jet fuel. The demand for jet fuel is largely driven by Bole International Airport’s role as a major African aviation hub and the extensive operations of Ethiopian Airlines… A recent breakthrough saw Ethiopia import jet fuel from a terminal in Nigeria, operated by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery at Dangote Quays, Lekki, owned by billionaire Aliko Dangote. For more 👇 https://capitalethiopia.com/2026/06/14/esl-resumes-fuel-imports-after-40-years/ Join 👇 @ethio2021

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ረቂቅ አዋጁ ኮንትሮባንድ ለመከላከል የኮንትሮባንድ ዕቃዎችን ለመደበቅ ተብለው ተሻሽለው የተሠሩ ወይም ከፍተኛ መጠን ያለው የኮንትሮባንድ ዕቃ የጫኑ ተሽከርካሪዎች፣ የዕቃው ዋጋ ግምት ውስጥ ሳይገባ በቀጥታ እንዲወረሱ ይደረጋል። በኮንትሮባንድ ተግባር ላይ የተገኘ እንስሳ ባለቤት፣ የእንስሳውን ወቅታዊ የገበያ ዋጋ 100 በመቶ እኩል የገንዘብ መቀጫ እንዲከፍል ተደንግጓል። በተጨማሪም መረጃ ለሚሰጡ እና ለሚተባበሩ አካላት የገንዘብ ወሮታ እንዲከፈል የተወሰነ ሲሆን፣ ከኮንትሮባንድ ዕቃ ሽያጭ የሚገኘው ገቢም ለኮሚሽኑ አቅም ግንባታ እንዲውል ይደረጋል። ሌላው፣ አንድ አስመጪ በጉምሩክ ውሳኔ ላይ ቅሬታ ካለው ይግባኝ ማለት የሚችለው፣ ክርክር የተነሳበትን ቀረጥና ታክስ 50 በመቶ አስቀድሞ መክፈሉ ሲረጋገጥ ብቻ ነው። በተጨማሪም አስመጪዎች ለጉምሩክ የሚሰጡት የዋጋ መረጃ እንደ ምስጢር ተጠብቆ እንዲቆይ ሕጋዊ ዋስትና ተሰጥቷል። መረጃው ሊገለጽ የሚችለው ለፍርድ ቤት ክርክር ሲፈለግ ብቻ ይሆናል

These are often the unsung heroes behind oversized cargo, industrial equipment, and complex project logistics. For shippers, the right port equipment can make a significant difference: Faster vessel turnaround V Reduced cargo handling risks V Better efficiency for OOG and heavy-lift shipments V More reliable supply chains As freight forwarders, we often focus on vessels, transit times, and freight rates. But the reality is that efficient cargo handling on the ground is just as critical as transportation itself. When you're shipping oversized machinery, project cargo, batteries, vehicles, or time-sensitive freight, the capabilities of the destination and loading port matter more than many realize. Reach out to us Chat 👇 @ethio2021

Behind every container, project cargo shipment, and vessel operation is a network of specialized cranes working together to keep ports running efficiently. Not all cranes do the same job. At modern ports, different equipment is designed for different cargo challenges: **Alongside the vessel ** 1. Ship-to-Shore (STS) Cranes - the giants that load and discharge containers from ocean vessels 2. Mobile Harbor Cranes (MHC) - flexible solutions for containers, bulk cargo, and heavy-lift operations 3. Portal Cranes - commonly used for general cargo and port handling Inside the container yard A. RTG (Rubber-Tyred Gantry) Cranes B. RMG (Rail-Mounted Gantry) Cranes C. Reach Stackers D. Straddle Carriers These machines keep containers moving efficiently between storage areas, trucks, and rail connections. For heavy industry & project cargo Goliath Cranes Floating Cranes Tower Cranes Jib Cranes

Ethiopia Tightens Logistics Entry Rules With Higher Capital, Infrastructure Bar Ethiopia has raised the barriers to entry for multimodal logistics operators, increasing capital requirements, infrastructure obligations and governance standards in a regulatory overhaul that deepens the state’s push to formalise a sector central to trade and import flows. The changes, contained in Directive 1140/2026 issued by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics and signed by the Minister Alemu Sime, revise Directive 802/2021, which first opened the door to private multimodal operators under a structured licensing regime. For more 👇 https://birrmetrics.com/ethiopia-tightens-entry-bar-for-multi-modal-logistics-operators-in-new-directive/ Join 👇 @logisticsethiopia Chat 👇 @ethio2021

Ethiopia Launches New Franco Valuta Rules and FEMOUS Digital System ADDIS ABABA — In a major regulatory overhaul designed to tighten oversight of foreign currency usage and curb parallel market risks, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has officially enacted a comprehensive new directive governing Franco Valuta imports. Titled “Import on Franco Valuta Directive No. FVD/01/2026,” the regulation introduces rigid digital monitoring mechanisms and defines explicit limits on non-banking foreign currency imports. Signed by NBE Governor Dr. Eyob Tekalign, the directive went into immediate effect on May 29, 2026. Curbing Risks while Maintaining Trade Channels Franco Valuta arrangements allow importers to fund goods using alternative offshore foreign currency sources without depleting the domestic banking system’s reserves… For more 👇 https://addisinsight.net/2026/05/29/ethiopia-launches-new-franco-valuta-rules-and-femous-digital-system/ Join 👇 @logisticsethiopia Chat 👇 @ethio2021

Dear All, Ethiopian Importer and Exporter Ethiopia Customs Alert: System Downtime Forces Manual Export Permits The Ethiopian Customs Commission has officially announced a temporary shift from the Electronic Single Window (ESW) system to manual processing for export permits. Key Highlights from the directive: Issue: The ESW system, which integrates bank permits and other regulatory approvals, is currently facing technical problems. Solution: Until the system is restored, all export permits will be issued manually. Data Integrity: Manual records are being kept and will later be entered into the system once it's fixed. Stakeholders Notified: The National Bank of Ethiopia, IT Center, Manufacturers Support & Monitoring Directorate, and Ethiopian Coffee & Tea Authority have all been copied.

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Ethiopia Fully Opens Freight Forwarding and Logistics Sector to Foreign Investors Ethiopia Today (Addis Ababa), May 25, 2026: In a major economic shift, the Ethiopian Investment Board has officially decided to fully open the nation’s freight forwarding and logistics sector to international investors. This landmark decision removes previous restrictions that locked foreign players out of independent core logistics operations. Previously regulated under Investment Regulation No. 474/2020, international firms were strictly limited to joint ventures with domestic operators, with foreign shareholding capped at 49%. Because this ownership ceiling restricted global investment inflows, the government opted for full liberalization to modernize the industry. Reasons: 1.Modernizing the Logistics Landscape 2.Local Industry Pushback and WTO Alignment For more 👇 https://ethiopiatoday.net/ethiopia-fully-opens-freight-forwarding-and-logistics-sector-to-foreign-investors/ Join 👇 @logisticsethiopia Chat 👇 @ethio2021

Ethiopian coffee exports to China surge as zero-tariff policy unlocks market growth Ethiopian coffee exports to China are rapidly expanding following the introduction of a zero-tariff regime for African goods, opening new opportunities for one of the world’s leading coffee producers in one of the fastest-growing consumer markets, reports CCTV a partner of TV BRICS. The policy, introduced by China, grants duty-free access to imports from 53 African countries with diplomatic ties to Beijing and marks a new step in deepening economic cooperation with the continent. For more 👇 https://tvbrics.com/en/news/ethiopian-coffee-exports-to-china-surge-as-zero-tariff-policy-unlocks-market-growth/ Join 👇 @logisticsethiopia Chat 👇 @ethio2021

Ethio-Djibouti Railway Brings 20 Heavy-Capacity Wagons Back into Service to Boost Freight The Ethio-Djibouti Railway Share Company has commissioned 20 central beam wagons, each with a 70‑ton loading capacity, to transport heavy steel products, timber and other long materials, strengthening freight capacity along the vital trade corridor. The wagons had been out of service for years but were returned to operation after undergoing necessary technical inspections and safety checks. The railway operator stated that the move enables faster, cost‑effective and high‑volume transportation, supporting Ethiopia’s economic growth by improving the flow of import and export goods. Previously, Ethio-Djibouti Railway also commissioned Gondola wagons to enhance rail cargo operations and facilitate customs clearance at destination stations. Source : EBR Join : @logisticsethiopia Chat : @ethio2021