Challenges of Multi-Modal Transport Services, the Case of Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Enterprise

Abstract

I would first put my since praise to the almighty God who gave me the strength to pursue this paper despite all the ups and downs. Then my appreciation goes to St .Mary’s University for giving the chance to join the graduate program. My thanks also goes to my advisor, Dr. Matiwos Ensermu for guiding and assisting me academically and for providing a ground to collect data from various organizations. Also, I’m hearty thankful to my entire family, especially my eldest brother who has always been with me for technical and moral support, and I dedicate this paper to my family. My special thanks goes to my colleague, Hiwot for her unreserved assistance in providing a secretarial assistance, and Mr. Getachew for his editorial support. Finally, I would like to acknowledge Ethiopian Shipping Transport and Logistics enterprise for allowing me to collect data, particularly Wro Melkam, a logistic expert, for her great assistance, briefing me the overall concept of Multi modal operation in Ethiopia and providing me relevant documents