MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global shipping and logistics service provider, announced the launching of new intermodal route between Djibouti & Ethiopia. As the first MSC intermodal service in Ethiopia, it is a key milestone for progress in the region, reads the statement.
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has presence in 155 countries and facilitates international trade between the world’s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents.
The new solution combines road and rail transport to facilitate smooth imports and exports out of landlocked Ethiopia.
MSC offers two weekly services, connecting our global network to the Port of Djibouti, Ethiopia’s main gateway:
- The PETRA service: Connecting China, Far East, Southeast Asia and all cargo routed via Singapore to Djibouti
- The NWC IPAK service: A direct connection to North Europe, and a connection to the US, MED, and IPAK regions via our regional transshipment hub King Abdullah Port (Saudi Arabia).
Key transit times from Djibouti via road for imports:
- Addis Ababa: 3 days
- Hawassa: 4 days
- Modjo: 3 days (no service to dry port)
Key transit times to Djibouti via rail for exports:
- Indode Rail Station: 1 day by rail
- Modjo Rail Station: 1 day by rail
According to the statement, ‘as MSC is one of the leading carriers in the region, we are constantly seeking to expand our services, and the Ethiopian Hinterlands is one of the fastest-growing corridors in the East Africa region. The new solution enables stronger relationships between MSC and our customers, as we can provide more complete logistics solutions in the region.’
Soji Thomas Korah, General Manager of MSC Ethiopia, says “We have been enthusiastically exploring our options for the past few years, and are excited to offer this intermodal solution that we believe will add value to MSC service. The Far East, Southeast Asia, U.S, IPAK, & NWC are all key markets for both Djibouti and Ethiopia. Our new intermodal services will be vital for coffee and garment export shipments to these regions.”
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