We have published free information on 2merkato.com about Shipping in Ethiopia. Ethiopia is a landlocked country and mainly uses Djibouti Port. Ethiopian Shipping Lines is the country's flag carrier and enjoys some kind of protection. The volume of cargo influx has been growing in parallel with the economic growth witnessed in the last 4-5 years. A businessperson has to know the regulations, procedures at Ethiopian Shipping Lines; he has to know the various shipping documents involved, the shipping terms, and what mode of shipment to use: containerized or break bulk.
And anybody who wants to import to Ethiopia should understand the FOB directive: that imported cargoes should be carried by ESL or EAL if the particular carrier has service from that port or country. The necessary guidelines are provided on Shipping to and From Ethiopia Page: http://2merkato.com/
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