World Food Programme (WFP) wants to build a vetted list of reliable Ethiopian transport companies that they can hire to haul relief supplies over the border.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) Ref. EOI-ETCO-LOG-2026-03 For Provision of Overland (cross-border) Freight Transport Services from Berbera, Somalia to Ethiopia Closing Date: 22 June 2026 at 12:00hrs A. Background The United Nations World Food Programme in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia invites interested and qualified companies to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) for provision of Overland (cross-border) Freight Transport Services from Berbera, Somalia to various locations in Ethiopia. B. Objective This invitation for expression of interest aims to identify qualified local companies for the provision of overland transport services from Berbera, Somalia to Ethiopia. The shortlisted companies will be invited to participate in a bidding process to provide the services. Based on the results of the competitive bidding process, WFP may conclude a contract with one or more company(ies) for the provision of the services. C. Required Services Overland (cross-border) freight transport services for the transportation of food and non-food items. D. Eligibility Criteria This Invitation for Expression of Interest is open to qualified local companies in Ethiopia with demonstrable technical and financial capabilities, who will be invited to participate in the bidding process for provision of Overland (cross-border) Freight Transport Services from Berbera, Somalia to various locations in Ethiopia. The main evaluation criteria for shortlisting are as follows: I. Legal status to conduct the needful services (Valid business license etc.) II. Relevant experience (Minimum 3 years of experience in provision of Overland (cross-border) Freight Transport Services from Berbera, Somalia to Ethiopia) III. Financial status IV. Office presence in Ethiopia E. EOI process To participate in the pre-qualification exercise, companies are required to provide the following: Letter of Expression of Interest with official letterhead Supporting documents Brief