Ethiopian Airlines Opens New Chinese-Built Logistics Hub in Addis Ababa

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Ethiopian Airlines launched a new Chinese-built logistics hub at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa to meet the growing demand for e-commerce deliveries in Africa.

The new 15,000 square meter facility has the capacity to process 150,000 tonnes of goods each year that will be trans-shipped to destinations across the continent via the airline’s network.

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