Addis ababa: 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.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh highlighted the significance of the AMG-Indode Railway Line as a testament to the private sector's commitment to nation-building. He mentioned that the project's progress ahead of schedule aligns with the government's core principle of 'Plan from start to finish.'
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, particularly high-value exports such as coffee, to global markets. The Indode Dry Port Expansion will significantly increase container storage capacity and reduce cargo loading and unloading time from 10 hours to just 2 hours.
This development modernizes the trade logistics system and provides faster, more competitive services, the Deputy Prime Minister stated. He emphasized that these homegrown, self-financed infrastructure investments not only improve logistics efficiency but also strengthen economic sovereignty.
The Deputy PM concluded by reaffirming the government's commitment to advancing Ethiopia's position as Africa's premier trade and industrial hub.