
State-owned Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics exceeded its annual revenue target, recording ETB 157.2 billion in revenue and a pre-tax profit of ETB 28.2 billion for the 2025/26 fiscal year.
Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) has reported a pre-tax profit of ETB 28.2 billion for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The state-owned enterprise generated ETB 157.2 billion in total revenue, marking a 27 percent increase compared to the previous year. For more comprehensive data intelligence on the nation's economic performance, stakeholders often rely on verified market reports.
During a recent press briefing, CEO Abdulber Shemsu stated that the company outperformed its original revenue target of ETB 144.9 billion, achieving 108.5 percent of its performance goals. This growth occurred despite ongoing challenges and risks associated with global maritime shipping routes. Analysts tracking these trends often utilize financial data and economic intelligence to contextualize the impact of state-owned enterprises on the broader market.
Key operational highlights for the fiscal year include:
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As Ethiopia’s primary provider of maritime and multimodal logistics, ESL remains a critical component of the national economy. The company manages the end-to-end movement of import and export cargo, including freight forwarding and operations at dry ports. The ability to maintain logistics flow, particularly for essential commodities like fertilizer, remains a central factor in the performance of Ethiopia's broader agricultural and trade sectors, which can be further analyzed through our market intelligence tools.
Source: Ethiopian Business Review
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