First refrigerated container travels from Ethiopia to Djibouti on to Europe

The first refrigerated container has been sent by train from Ethiopia to Djibouti, marking a major milestone in the establishment of a Cool Logistics Corridor between the pair of East African countries.

Carrying 24 tonnes of avocados from the Koga area of Ethiopia, the container was sent to the Société de Gestion du Terminal à conteneurs de Doraleh (SGTD) and then was shipped to Europe.

The cool logistics project is the result of a cooperation between the governments of Ethopia, Djibouti and the Netherlands and is a key strategic step towards allowing Ethiopia to efficiently export its cooled goods including fruit, vegetables and flowers.