Ethiopian Airlines, Celebrating Excellence As The Best Cargo Airline In Africa
In a resounding testament to excellence, Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the largest air cargo network operator in Africa, has secured the prestigious “Best Cargo Airline – Africa” award at the inaugural Arabian Cargo Awards, held in Dubai, UAE, on October 24. The Arabian Cargo Awards, a platform based in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), aspires to honor the key contributors to the remarkable success of the Cargo and Logistics Industry. What makes this accolade all the more remarkable is that it is the region’s first internet-based voting award, further underlining the merit of this recognition.
In the light of this remarkable achievement, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the entire Ethiopian family. He expressed immense delight in clinching the “Best Cargo Airline – Africa” title at the inaugural Arabian Cargo Awards. Mr. Mesfin Tasew went on to underscore the substantial value of Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services to the cargo and logistics sector in the region. He remarked that the airline’s commitment to being a customer-focused service provider with an unceasing dedication to improvement had not only borne fruit but had also been acknowledged by this significant award.
Moreover, Ethiopian Airlines is poised to further strengthen its cargo and logistics capabilities with the imminent inauguration of a cutting-edge e-commerce facility. This state-of-the-art facility will feature advanced elevating transfer vehicles and sorting machines, focusing exclusively on mail, courier, and e-commerce goods. With an impressive annual handling capacity of 150,000 tons, this facility promises to further elevate Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services to new heights.
As Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services continues its ascent, it reinforces its status as one of the Ethiopian Airlines Group’s principal strategic business units. Currently, it offers connectivity to over 130 international destinations worldwide, utilizing both belly-hold capacity and a fleet of 67 dedicated freighter services, including 15 dedicated freighter aircraft. The recent accolade bestowed upon Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services is a testament to the airline’s consistent pursuit of excellence and unwavering dedication to serving its customers.
This recognition marks just one among several prestigious awards Ethiopian Cargo has received. Notably, the airline recently claimed two prestigious awards at the Air Cargo News Awards 2023, reaffirming its commitment to delivering top-tier air cargo services.
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services’ relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction continue to be key drivers of its well-deserved accolades. The “Best Cargo Airline – Africa” award serves as a shining tribute to the airline’s dedication, and Ethiopian Airlines Group, along with its valued stakeholders, looks forward to many more remarkable milestones in the future.
Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the flag carrier of Ethiopia. During the past seventy-plus years, Ethiopia has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in Africa for efficiency and operational success, turning profits for almost all the years of its existence. Operating at the forefront of technology, the airline has become one of Ethiopia’s major industries and a veritable African institution. It commands a lion’s share of the pan-African network including the daily and double daily east-west flight across the continent. Ethiopian currently serves 150 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations.
ShebaMiles is Ethiopian’s Frequent Flyer Program. As a member of ShebaMiles, members accumulate miles that will entitle them to award tickets, award upgrades, access to executive lounges, additional free baggage allowance, and many other privileges. The more they fly the higher the benefits. Since December 2011, ShebaMiles has had a frequent flyer program partnership agreement with over 28 airlines including all the Star Alliance member airlines and over 80 non-airline partners (hotels, restaurants, shopping centres, etc…) where members have the privilege to earn miles whenever they use the services of these partners. To find more please go to ShebaMiles.
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