Ethiopian Transport Authority Tariff 2021 -

released a statement arguing that the 50% increase was "tone-deaf" to the economic contraction caused by the Tigray conflict and COVID-19. They noted that many small-scale clearing agents would go bankrupt because their margins (traditionally 3-5%) could not absorb the new floor rates.

The year 2021 marked a significant turning point for the logistics and freight forwarding industry in Ethiopia. Following the economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing structural reforms within the country’s trade sector, the —formally known as the Ethiopian Maritime Authority (EMA) or the Federal Transport Authority depending on the specific regulatory function—issued a critical revision of its tariff directive. ethiopian transport authority tariff 2021

However, following the macroeconomic reforms of late 2023 (liberalization of foreign exchange), unofficial adjustments have been made. Industry insiders report that in 2024, carriers are charging roughly 35% above the 2021 floor rates due to the floating of the Birr. released a statement arguing that the 50% increase

By [Author Name] – Transport & Logistics Analyst Following the economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19