Ethiopian Cargo, Liege Airport Celebrate 17 years partnership, renew commitment
Ethiopian uplifted around 160,000 tons of cargo from Liege in 2023
Addis Ababa, May 29, 2024
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Servicesand Liege Airport, the Ethiopian cargo hub in
Europe, have celebrated 17 years of successful partnership.
The two organizations
reaffirmed their commitment to boost freighter operations and strengthen the strategic alliance that has played a significant role in connecting Europe to Africa and beyond.
Over the past 17 years, Ethiopian Cargohas played a significant role in positioning Liege
Airport as a leading cargo hub in Europe. In 2023, Ethiopian uplifted approximately 160,000 tons of cargo from Liege, facilitating efficient and reliable transportation of goods
between Europe, Africa, and the rest of the world.
Celebrating the estimable partnership, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew
said, “This partnership has been instrumental in Ethiopian Cargo’s success as one of a global leaderin the air cargo industry.
Liege Airport provides us with a strategic location and world-class infrastructure, enabling us to offer our customers seamless and efficient
cargo solutions.We are grateful to the management of Liege airport and our stakeholders for the unwavering support we have been receiving for the 17 years.”
Laurent Jossart, CEO Liege Airport, expressed his pleasure saying, “We are delighted with our long-term partnership with Ethiopian Cargo.Ethiopian is a magnificent success story and continues to grow here. The company links different continents (Africa, Asia,
Europe, North and South America, Middle East) with a fleet of stateoftheart aircraft.
Their Boeing 777s have an average age of 7 years and are among the most efficient aircraft
in terms of noise and environmental performance. We are honored by Ethiopian’s confidence in Liege Airport, and we will always be at their side to help them in their
development.”
The partnership between Ethiopian Cargoand Liege Airport has been mutually
beneficial, contributing to the growth and development of both organizations. Ethiopian
Cargo’s extensive network and operational capabilities, combined with Liege Airport’s
modern infrastructure and efficient processes, have resulted in a highly effective and reliable cargo hub.
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services has proudly operated cargo flights to and from Liege Airport since 2007. With a vigorous schedule, Ethiopian operates approximately
six freighter flights each day to Liege from its hub Addis Ababa and other origins operating with B777-200F and B767-300F.
Ethiopian Cargo’s extensive network spans over 135 internationaldestinations across
Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company’s commitment to
expansion continues. As of May2024, Ethiopian Cargo addedHyderabad and
Ahmedabad from India to its fast-growing cargo network, bringing itstotal dedicated freighter destinations to 70. Furthermore, Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services envisions operating 90 dedicated freighter destinations by 2035, supported by a fleet of 37 dedicated freighters, solidifying its position as one of a globalleader in the air cargo industry.
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