Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced that it has launched a direct freighter flight from Bahir Dar to Liege, one of the largest Ethiopian flower importer destinations, carrying 45 tons of flowers on January 24, 2018.
Ethiopian Airlines has always been at the forefront of supporting the national economy with the massive availability of connections across the country.
With its vastest domestic network in the continent, Ethiopian now flies to 21 domestic points with multiple frequencies enabling economic integration between regions.
Touching on the milestone, Tewolde Gebremariam, Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ethiopian Airlines remarked: “Today marks yet another big milestone in the history of Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services for we start direct freighter service dedicated to flower with the aim of delivering the best flower produces of the country to end users fresh, timely and direct from the farm to Ethiopian flower lovers in Europe.
With its daily freighter services to Belgium, Liege and Brussels, Ethiopian transports a total of 130 tons of flowers.
As always, Ethiopian has positioned itself as the major catalyst for the movement of these products from the country to the world via its rich global network.
Today's milestone is a showcase that Ethiopian will also launch similar services from other flower producing regional states.”
He revealed that Ethiopia, which has rich and abundant fertile land, could reach to the global market with its fresh and quality flowers among other agricultural produces.
“We shall continue to support the export sector and the national economy with our convenient global cargo and passenger services.”
With Ethiopian's more than 20 domestic destinations, travelers can now accomplish their business issues within hours getting back to their home in hours' time.
Ethiopian domestic connectivity also plays a catalyst role in the economic, social and cultural integration.
Ethiopian will avail similar freighter services from other flower producing regional states such as Hawassa and others.
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