Ethiopian Cargo carries 45,848 tonnes of cargo in March

April 09, 2020: In the month of March, Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services transported a total uplift of over 45,848 tonnes of cargo to different parts of the world deploying both its freighters and passenger fleet. The shipments include pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and healthcare products carried with 86 charter flights using B777Fs, each with a capacity of 100 tonnes, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In response to the current situation, Ethiopian Cargo has extended its reach to 74 destinations globally and caters to charter flight needs anywhere in the world.

“Agility being a key part of our competencies, we have recalibrated our cargo operations and networks in light of the current demand in the air cargo business,” said Tewolde GebreMariam, Ethiopian Airlines’ group CEO. “We are carrying medical supplies in both scheduled and charter flights using the cabin and belly-hold of our passenger aircraft besides our cargo fleet. Despite the grim situation the world is grappling with, we feel heartened by the small contribution we are making to curb further loss of lives by carrying critical medical supplies where they are needed the most.”

It is to be recalled that Ethiopian recently delivered medical supplies – including testing kits, masks and protective suits – donated by Jack Ma and Alibaba Group to African countries with the initiative of Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed.