ADDIS ABABA- Modjo dry port is set to be linked with industrial parks through rail and road infrastructure to boost the country’s exports, said Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE).
Ashebir Nota, Corporate Department Communication Director at ESLSE told The Ethiopian Herald that the government has given due attention to the expansion of the Modjo dry port by preparing a new expansion plan to support Ethiopia’s manufacturing export. “An industrial processing center will also be set up at the port,” he added.
Two years ago, the World Bank has approved 150 million USD for the project. With an additional budget, the dry port will be interlinked with the railways and expressways in the country to delivery effective logistics services to the industrial parks and boost export. The project will also increase the size of the dry port from 158 to 188 hectares.
“Modjo is becoming a hub of dry port services in Ethiopia as it meets international standards,” Ashebir said adding “It is providing a better container and logistics services more than ever.” Currently, the country has seven ports that went operational.
Modjo port, which is the largest of all, hosts almost 74 percent of the country’s imports. Moreover, ESLSE has finalized the master plan and business plan to construct new dry ports in Mekelle and Woreta cities of the Tigray and Amhara states respectively. In addition, ESLSE has also opened a logistics office at the Hawassa industrial park.
The Ethiopian Herald, February 28/2019
BY ESSEYE MENGISTE
