Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with MailAmericas (MA) to offer air transport service for carrying goods across its wide network. As a part of the partnership, MA will provide its market expertise and the knowhow in Latin America and Africa, where it has networks in over 40 countries.
Welcoming the partnership, Mesfin Tasew Bekele, Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Airlines Group said: “So far, we have jointly served more than 20 countries in Africa and Latin America, and we are keen to further expand our reach going forward. The partnership enables the airline to serve customers better by leveraging the expertise, bilateral agreements and private networks of MA.”
Tomas Miguens, President of MA said: “We are thrilled to partner up with Ethiopian Airlines Group and expand our horizon into Africa’s territory.”
Ethiopian Airlines will gain access to all bilateral agreements and private networks of MailAmericas, enabling it to offer competitive services to customers in Africa, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, and other parts of the world. The Ethiopian Airlines is building an ecommerce hub in Addis Ababa, with a total annual capacity of 150 000 tons per annum. The hub will be equipped with an Automated Sortation System and Electronic Transport Vehicles.
The partnership is anticipated to grant customers a better shopping experience, improving delivery time and traceability of their packages.