Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services and Liege Airport, the Ethiopian cargo hub in Europe, have marked 17 years of a thriving partnership that has played a pivotal role in connecting Africa to the rest of the world.

Over the past 17 years, the strategic alliance between the two organizations has been mutually beneficial, contributing to the growth and development of both Ethiopian Cargo and Liege Airport. In 2023, Ethiopian Cargo uplifted around 160,000 tons of cargo from Liege Airport, cementing its position as a leading global air cargo provider.

“This partnership has been instrumental in Ethiopian Cargo’s success as one of the global leaders in the air cargo industry,” said Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO. “Liege Airport provides us with a strategic location and world-class infrastructure, enabling us to offer our customers seamless and efficient cargo solutions.”

Laurent Jossart, CEO of Liege Airport, expressed his delight at the long-term partnership, stating, “Ethiopian is a magnificent success story and continues to grow here. The company links different continents with a fleet of state-of-the-art aircraft that are among the most efficient in terms of noise and environmental performance.”