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Ethiopian Airlines Cargo Tracking
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About Ethiopian
Addis Ababa-based Ethiopian Airlines Cargo operates a growing fleet of over 120 aircraft, including both widebody jets and dedicated freighters. Ethiopian Airlines Cargo is one of the largest cargo carriers in Africa, offering services across the continent and to international destinations. In 2024, the airline moved more than 1.6 billion lb of freight, generating $2.1 bn in revenue (↑20% YoY). The airline continues to enhance its cargo operations with new facilities at Bole International Airport and state-of-the-art cold chain solutions for perishables. Ethiopian Airlines Cargo also utilizes digital platforms like cargo.one and WebCargo to provide seamless booking and real-time rate management. TrackCargo integrates Ethiopian’s Cargo-IMP feed with ADS-B, updating flight positions every 2 minutes and providing detailed milestones from tender to proof-of-delivery.
How to Track Your Shipment
Follow these simple steps to get real-time updates
1
Enter the 11-digit airway bill beginning with
016- (hyphen optional, e.g. 016-12345678 or 01612345678).2
Press Track air shipment – flight feed refreshes every 2 min.
Carrier Quick Facts
Essential information about Ethiopian
Fleet reach – 120+ aircraft
2024 tonnage – 1.6 bn lb moved
Cargo revenue – $2.1 bn in 2024 (↑20% YoY)
New facilities – Bole International Airport cargo expansion & cold chain solutions (2024)
Digital booking – cargo.one & WebCargo live (2024)
Network – 400+ daily flights to 80+ destinations worldwide
AWB prefix – 016 (IATA)
Free plan – Track up to 30 shipments for any carrier
HQ – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which AWB prefix does Ethiopian Airlines Cargo use?
TrackCargo recognises the IATA prefix 016. Enter the full 11-digit number with or without the hyphen—e.g.
016-12345678 or 01612345678.Does Ethiopian Airlines operate freighters?
Yes, Ethiopian Airlines operates dedicated freighters alongside its passenger aircraft, expanding its capacity to carry both general and special cargo.
What new facilities came online recently?
In 2024, Ethiopian Airlines Cargo expanded its operations with new facilities at Bole International Airport and implemented advanced cold chain solutions for perishables.
Can I book Ethiopian Airlines Cargo space via digital platforms?
Yes, Ethiopian Airlines Cargo is available for booking through platforms like cargo.one, WebCargo, and the Ethiopian Airlines Cargo website.
Is Ethiopian Airlines Cargo included in the Free plan?
Yes, the Free plan allows you to track up to 30 live shipments for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo and other carriers.
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