March 3, 2025
Ethiopian Transport Employers Federation says the process is in the final stage
Borkena
Toronto – Ethiopian Transport Employers Federation is importing 5,000 Russian made trucks to the country.
Berhane Zeru, president of the Federation, told DW Amharic that the aim is to modernize transportation service in the country and enhance competitiveness.
“So as to enhance existing trade and market connectivity in the region, improving cross country transport service is necessary,” Berhane Zeru is quoted as saying. It is with that in mind that the Federation is importing 5000 Russia made trucks to the country.
The organization is partnering with Bazra Ethiopia – assembly plant in Ethiopia – to facilitate the purchase process from Russia. The president said it has been discussing the matter for over a year and half now. It is now in the final phase of the purchase process.
The President added that Ethiopia’s landscape was considered in the decision to purchase the trucks from Russia. Fuel consumption reduction and minimal air pollution attributes were also considered, according to the president.
The vehicles are intended for freight, tanker and passenger transport. They will be assembled in Kombolcha, north Ethiopia once they are imported.
The president unspecified as to how much the prices of the trucks are. However, he has unveiled that it is working with Commercial Bank of Ethiopia to facilitate loan for the payment.
Ethiopian Transport Employers Federation was established in November 2018. It is composed of 31 associations operating across the country. Draws its membership from freight transport , tanker transport, passengers transport, and taxi transport. The Federation was in controversy with the government over unpaid bills for service provided during the two years war in the northern parts of Ethiopia.
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