Ethiopian Avocados for export to Europe have been transported by rail for the first time

Avocados from Ethiopia for the purpose of export been transported by rail for the first time. It was a pilot refrigerated consignment of 24 tonnes of fruit travelling 750 km from Modjo Dry Port to Djibouti for onward delivery by sea. The shipment was undertaken as part of the National Cool Logistics Network with a total transit time of 20 days. This innovative component of the supply chain for fruits, vegetables, flowers and other perishables will balance the trade and maximise the use of the Ethio-Djibouti railway according to the officials.