• 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.