Economy

Ethiopia Seeks Logistics Improvements Ahead of 2027 FIATA Congress

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Ethiopia is working to improve its global logistics ranking and infrastructure as it prepares to host the 101st FIATA World Congress in October 2027.

Ethiopia is preparing to host the 101st FIATA World Congress in Addis Ababa from October 4 to 8, 2027.
The Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA) states that Ethiopia currently ranks 126th out of 160 countries in the World Bank's Global Logistics Performance Index.
An internal assessment by EFFSAA places the country at 90th, but the association aims for a ranking among the top 60.
EFFSAA President Dawit Wubeshet stated that investments in infrastructure and digitalization are necessary to improve customs procedures and logistics performance.
The 2027 congress is expected to attract more than 2,000 participants, including industry leaders, investors, and logistics professionals.
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a sponsorship agreement with EFFSAA to become a Platinum Sponsor of the congress.
The FIATA Talking Stick was formally handed over from Italy to Ethiopia during the organization's World Congress in Milan.
Established in 1998, EFFSAA currently has about 110 members representing freight forwarders and shipping agents.