A new digital vehicle fleet management system for trucks was inaugurated today on the Addis Ababa-Djibouti corridor, marking a major advancement in trade between Ethiopia and Djibouti. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving the Djiboutian government, the European Union, and regional organizations. The system employs RFID technology to track trucks in real-time, streamline logistics, and cut wait times at ports. Djibouti's Minister of Infrastructure and Equipment, Hassan Houmed, highlighted the system’s alignment with Djibouti's Vision 2035 to digitize the logistics sector. Djibouti’s Minister of Trade and Tourism, Mohamed Warsama Dirieh, emphasized its importance for regional economic integration.

Source: Ethiopian News June 16, 2024 05:04 UTC