ETHIOPIAN SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

The Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE) is Ethiopia’s state-owned provider of integrated shipping and logistics services. Formed in 2016 through the merger of four government entities, it plays a key role in managing the country’s import and export operations. Headquartered in Addis Ababa, ESLSE offers sea freight, dry port and terminal services, multimodal transport (sea, rail, road), freight forwarding, and customs clearance. It operates a fleet of cargo vessels, heavy-duty trucks, and multiple dry ports across Ethiopia. The company also runs a maritime training institute to support workforce development. As Ethiopia is landlocked, ESLSE ensures access to global trade through ports like Djibouti and Berbera, making it essential to the country’s economic logistics infrastructure.