In this exclusive interview from air cargo Africa 2025, Dawit Wubshet, President of the Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA), discusses Ethiopia’s rapid transformation into a key logistics hub for Africa with STAT Media's Libin Chacko Kurian.
Key discussions:
Ethiopia’s evolving role as an East African logistics hub
The impact of Ethiopian Airlines on air cargo and perishables
Infrastructure challenges and the push for alternative trade corridors
The rise of e-commerce and digital logistics in Africa
The importance of training and capacity building in freight forwarding
With Ethiopia strategically positioned as a gateway for global trade, this conversation provides valuable insights into the country’s logistics landscape, upcoming opportunities, and challenges ahead.