Ethiopia Opening New Chapter in Securing Logistics Sovereignty: Deputy PM

Addis Ababa, March 17, 2026 (ENA) — Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh, during his visit to the AMG-Indode Railway Line — the country's first railway infrastructure project financed entirely by a domestic private company, said Ethiopia is opening a new chapter in securing logistics sovereignty through full self-reliance.

“Today’s site visit to the Indode Dry Port Expansion and the AMG-Indode Railway Line powerfully demonstrates that Ethiopia’s economic reform rests on a solid foundation and is delivering tangible results,” he stated.

In his social media posted today, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said that the AMG-Indode Railway Line is compelling evidence of the private sector’s genuine commitment to nation building. Its progress ahead of schedule further affirms the core principle the government strongly upholds: “Plan from start to finish,” he stressed.

The 3-km rail spur directly connects the Gelan Industrial Zone to the national railway network, enabling faster and more cost-efficient movement of goods — especially high-value exports such as coffee — to global markets. The Indode Dry Port Expansion will increase container storage capacity fivefold while reducing cargo loading and unloading time from 10 hours to just 2 hours.

This transformation modernizes the trade logistics system and delivers faster, more competitive services, the Deputy Prime Minister said. According to him, these homegrown, self-financed infrastructure investments extend well beyond improving logistics efficiency. They decisively strengthen economic sovereignty.

The Deputy PM finally underlined that the government remains fully committed — and even more determined — to advancing Ethiopia’s position as Africa’s premier trade and industrial hub.