Transport

The road transport system is the most important means of transport in Ethiopia, providing for over 90 percent of passenger and freight transport in the country. Both
asphalt and gravel roads radiate from Addis Ababa to important cities, towns and centers of commercial, industrial and agricultural activity. International highways
link Addis Ababa to neighboring countries: Djibouti, Eritrea and Kenya. As part of the extensive infrastructural development program, the Ethiopian Government has
earmarked some US$ 4 billion for the road sector during the next ten years.

Excellent passenger and cargo air transport services are operated by Ethiopian Airlines, which is one of the world's better known carriers. Its international flights
links the country with 41 cities in three continents: 26 in Africa, 11 in Asia and 4 in Europe. Its extensive domestic network serves 43 airfields and an additional 21
landing strips. There are three international airports. Its modern fleet includes Boeing 767 and 757 jets for international flights, ATR-42 and Bowing 737 jets for
domestic flights. Admas Air provides agrospray and domestic charter services.

Ethiopia makes use of the ports of Assab and Massawa on the Red Sea Coast for its import-export trade. The port of Djibouti, which has a rail link to Addis
Ababa, also serves the country for external trade contacts. The Ethiopian Shipping Lines provide import-export and coastal carrier services on its vessels.Cargo handling and  and harbor facilities and services are provided by maritime Transit and Services Corporation. Such services are also rendered by private transit
companies.