- Government estimates $2 billion annual loss from logistics inefficiencies
- Ministry of Transport and Logistics leads investment mobilization effort
- Logistics costs reach 30–35% of total import-export value
- Over 90% of Ethiopia’s trade moves through Djibouti corridor
- Djibouti route handles nearly all maritime imports and exports
- Multimodal transport share remains below 20% of total cargo movement
- Dry port utilization exceeds capacity in key hubs like Modjo
- Average cargo dwell time ranges between 15–20 days
- Truck turnaround time significantly exceeds regional benchmarks
- Initiative targets billions in private and foreign investment inflows
Why it matters?
High logistics costs (30–35%) and long delays (15–20 days) increase import prices and reduce export competitiveness. The $2 billion gap signals large-scale investment opportunities in Ethiopia’s logistics sector.