Your Trusted Partner in Freight Forwarding

Ethiopian forwarding companies facilitate international trade by managing the end-to-end transportation of goods, specializing in customs clearance, multimodal transport (land, air, sea), warehousing, and documentation. They act as intermediaries between shippers and carriers, crucial for navigating Ethiopia’s landlocked

General Services Provided

Freight Forwarding:

Arranging transportation via air and sea freight carriers.

Inland Transportation & Trucking:

Moving cargo from ports (e.g., Djibouti) to inland destinations.

Warehousing & Storage:

Operating storage facilities and dry ports.

Packing & Moving:

Offering specialized packing for international shipment, including household goods.

Third-Party Logistics (3PL):

Offering comprehensive supply chain management solutions.

General Services Offered

Ocean Freight Forwarding:

Handling FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less-than-Container Load) shipments globally.

Air Freight Forwarding:

Providing fast, urgent transport solutions for time-sensitive cargo.

Road/Rail Freight Forwarding:

Organizing inland transportation for pickup (export haulage) and final delivery (last-mile logistics).

Warehousing & Distribution:

Offering temporary storage, inventory management, and container stuffing/unstuffing at origin or destination.

Value-Added Services:

Including packaging, labeling, dangerous goods handling, and specialized logistics for project cargo.

Trade Compliance Consulting:

Advising on import/export regulations, tariff classifications, and duty forecasting.

Key Tasks of Ethiopian Forwarding Companies

Customs Clearance:

Acting as intermediaries with the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority (ERCA) for duty payments, documentation, and inspection.

Documentation Preparation:

Managing bills of lading, airway bills, commercial invoices, and packing lists.

Cargo Handling & Coordination:

Coordinating cargo arrival, storage, and transfer, particularly at key hubs like Modjo Dry Port, Dire Dawa, and Djibouti Port.

Transport Optimization:

Arranging efficient transport modes (ocean, air, rail, truck) to minimize costs and transit times for importers/exporters.

Logistics Management:

Managing supply chains, including freight consolidation (LCL/FCL) and warehousing.

Main Tasks of International Forwarding Companies

Logistics Planning & Route Optimization:

Selecting the best, most cost-effective, and fastest transport methods (air, sea, road, rail) for the shipment.

Carrier Coordination & Negotiation:

Booking cargo space with shipping lines, airlines, or trucking companies and negotiating rates.

Documentation Management:

Preparing essential documents such as bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin to comply with international regulations.

Customs Clearance & Compliance:

Acting as a customs broker to ensure all legal requirements are met, duties are paid, and goods pass through borders smoothly.

Tracking and Monitoring:

Providing real-time updates and visibility on the shipment’s location and status throughout its journey.

About Us

RTS is a Forwarding Logistic and technology-driven company focused on modernizing freight transport. Established in 2000, Rapid Transit Freight Forwarding has grown into a trusted logistics partner in Ethiopia and beyond.

Mission:

To modernize logistics in Ethiopia by building a trusted, digital freight platform that delivers efficiency, transparency, and profitability for all.

Vision:

To make Our Country Ethiopia a logistics hub of Africa and a global logistics icon with out any border limitations.

Contact Us

📞 +251-11-5578928

📱 +251 911 22 95 35 / +251 910 00 68 98

✉️ muler.20tess@gmail.com | rapid6transit@yahoo.com

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