Background of Bekelcha Transport Share Company
Bekelcha Transport Share Company (BTSC) is one of the prominent freight transport companies in Ethiopia, established as part of the government’s effort to restructure and modernize the transport sector. The company traces its origins to the early 1990s, when the former Ethiopian Freight Transport Corporation was divided into several smaller enterprises. As a result of this restructuring, Bekelcha Transport Enterprise was formed around 1994 E.C (2001/2002 G.C) and later reorganized into a share company during Ethiopia’s privatization program. The company’s head office is located in Adama , Oromia Regional State, about 100 km southeast of Addis Ababa, strategically positioned along the main corridor linking Ethiopia to the Port of Djibouti. This location makes it a key player in import and export logistics within the country.
The name “Bekelcha” is derived from the Afaan Oromo language, meaning “Morning Star,” symbolizing growth, hope, and a leading role in the transport industry.Since its establishment, the company has focused primarily on road freight transportation services, handling inland cargo as well as import and export goods across Ethiopia and to international routes such as Djibouti. Over time, its operations expanded to include: Warehouse and customs clearance support services, Fuel supply and station services, Vehicle maintenance and mechanical services, Driver training programs for different license levels Parking and logistics support services
Bekelcha Transport Share Company has played an important role in Ethiopia’s economic development by facilitating trade, supporting logistics infrastructure, and generating foreign currency through reliable transport services for international businesses. It continues to operate as a competitive enterprise in the road freight transport sector, contributing to the country’s growing logistics and transportation industry.Overall, BTSC evolved from a government-owned enterprise into a share company aligned with Ethiopia’s economic reforms, and it remains a significant contributor to the national transport and logistics system.
- OUR COMPANY VISION
- Contribute significantly to the growth and prosperity of the country as a competent, competitive and profitable logistics center by providing high quality services by land dry cargo transport, driver training and transport related services.
- OUR COMPANY MISSION
- In dry freight transport sector to be one of the competent companies in the East Africa by providing our services to our customers with quality, loyalty and ownership by 2031.
- Our Core Values
- Safety First
- Reliability
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Accountability
- OUR PARTNERSHIP
