Ethiopian Shipping Line Container Tracking
Enter a container number to check live tracking availability for Ethiopian Shipping Line. If the shipping line is still being onboarded, you can send a carrier request from the result.
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Ethiopian Shipping Line
SCAC: ESLU
Ethiopia's state-owned national carrier, moving the country's trade through the Port of Djibouti.
Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE) traces its roots to 1964, when Ethiopian Shipping Lines was founded as a joint venture with an American partner. The line began sailing in 1966 with three vessels named Queen of Sheba, Lion of Judah, and Lalibela. It kept operating even after Ethiopia lost its coastline in 1993, adapting to life as a landlocked nation's carrier by routing cargo through neighboring ports.
Ethiopian Shipping Line at a glance
- Headquarters
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Founded
- 1964
- Fleet
- ~10 vessels (multipurpose/general cargo + one Ultramax bulk carrier), ~314,000 DWT
- Parent group
- Ethiopian Investment Holdings (state)
- Alliance
- Independent
- Main trade lanes
- Red Sea, Mediterranean, Far East, Gulf states, Indian subcontinent
- Official website
- www.eslse.et
About Ethiopian Shipping Line
Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE) traces its roots to 1964, when Ethiopian Shipping Lines was founded as a joint venture with an American partner. The line began sailing in 1966 with three vessels named Queen of Sheba, Lion of Judah, and Lalibela. It kept operating even after Ethiopia lost its coastline in 1993, adapting to life as a landlocked nation's carrier by routing cargo through neighboring ports.
The current enterprise was formed in 2016 by merging four state bodies: the shipping line, the Maritime and Transit Services Enterprise, the Dry Port Enterprise, and Comet Transport Services. That consolidation turned ESLSE into more than a shipowner. It handles freight forwarding, stevedoring, port and terminal work, dry ports at Modjo and Kality, and inland multimodal transport, plus a maritime training institute at Bishoftu.
The fleet is modest, roughly ten Ethiopian-flagged ships built around multipurpose and general cargo vessels with one Ultramax bulk carrier, the MV Abay II. Sailings concentrate on the Red Sea, Mediterranean, Far East, the Gulf states, and the Indian subcontinent, feeding Ethiopia's import and export flows almost entirely through the Port of Djibouti, with Berbera in Somaliland as a secondary gateway. ESLSE now sits under Ethiopian Investment Holdings, the country's sovereign wealth fund.
Ethiopian Shipping Line container tracking FAQ
Is Ethiopian Shipping Line state-owned?
Yes. ESLSE is a state enterprise, currently held under Ethiopian Investment Holdings, Ethiopia's sovereign wealth fund. It was formed in 2016 by merging four government bodies covering shipping, maritime and transit services, dry ports, and transport.
What does the SCAC code ESLU identify?
ESLU is the Standard Carrier Alpha Code for Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise, the identifier used on bills of lading and in carrier systems for its shipments.
Which ports does Ethiopian Shipping Line mainly use?
Because Ethiopia is landlocked, the Port of Djibouti is its primary gateway for imports and exports, with Berbera in Somaliland serving as a secondary port. The company runs inland dry ports at Modjo and Kality.
How do I check Ethiopian Shipping Line tracking availability on Panvaya?
Enter a Ethiopian Shipping Line container number in the tracker on this page. If the carrier integration is available, Panvaya returns the shipment milestones and route. If it is still being onboarded, you can send a carrier request and ask to be notified when support becomes available.
What is Ethiopian Shipping Line's SCAC code?
Ethiopian Shipping Line's SCAC code is ESLU. It identifies Ethiopian Shipping Line on bills of lading and shipping documents and helps Panvaya match a reference to the correct carrier integration.
Can I track Ethiopian Shipping Line containers by Bill of Lading or booking number?
Bill of Lading and booking tracking is available after sign-in when Panvaya supports that reference type for Ethiopian Shipping Line. Carrier capabilities vary, so Panvaya shows a clear availability message instead of returning incomplete tracking data.
Is Ethiopian Shipping Line container tracking free on Panvaya?
A guest can check one container without signing in when Ethiopian Shipping Line tracking is supported. A Panvaya account is required for saved journeys, Bill of Lading or booking tracking, exception alerts, and additional shipments.
Why isn't my Ethiopian Shipping Line container updating?
Carrier milestones can appear after the physical movement occurs. If Ethiopian Shipping Line is supported and the container is valid, a quiet timeline may mean the next event has not yet been published. If the carrier is not yet available, Panvaya will show an onboarding message and a carrier-request option.
How accurate is the ETA for Ethiopian Shipping Line shipments?
When Ethiopian Shipping Line tracking is supported and enough journey data is available, Panvaya updates the displayed arrival estimate as new milestones and vessel information arrive. Any ETA remains an estimate rather than a delivery guarantee.