International Affiliations
Our global partnerships, memberships, and advisory roles that reflect GIZE PLC's standing on the world stage.
Professional Memberships
FIATA
International Freight Forwarding Association
FIATA is the largest non-governmental organization in the field of transportation, representing the freight forwarding industry globally. GIZE PLC holds membership in FIATA, affirming our commitment to international standards in freight logistics, supply chain management, and trade facilitation. This membership connects GIZE PLC to a global network of logistics professionals and ensures adherence to best practices in international freight forwarding.
IATA
International Air Transport Association
IATA is the trade association for the world's airlines, representing some 290 airlines or 83% of total air traffic. GIZE PLC's association with IATA reflects our capability in air cargo logistics, ensuring compliance with international aviation standards and access to the global air freight network. This affiliation supports our chartered air operations and air cargo management capabilities.
Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce & Sectoral Associations
National Chamber Membership
GIZE PLC is an active member of the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce & Sectoral Associations, in recognition of our long-standing contribution to the Chamber's objectives and to the wider Ethiopian business community. The Chamber is the leading representative body for businesses operating in Addis Ababa, advocating for a competitive and inclusive private sector.
International Commitments & Advisory Roles
UN Global Compact
International Commitment
GIZE PLC is a participant of the UN Global Compact — among very few Ethiopian private companies to hold this distinction. This commitment reflects our dedication to sustainable and responsible business practices.
AfCFTA
African Continental Free Trade Area
GIZE PLC is associated with the African Continental Free Trade Area, demonstrating our commitment to regional trade, logistics, and economic development across Africa.
World Bank Group
Advisory Role
Gizeshwork Tessema, CEO of GIZE PLC, has served as an advisor to the World Bank Group, contributing expertise in logistics, trade, and economic development.
Awards & Certifications
Two decades of recognition from international industry bodies, the United Nations, the World Bank, and government institutions — a testament to GIZE PLC's standing as a trusted partner across borders.
Certificate of Appreciation — Doing Business 2020
World Bank Group
Recognized for contribution to the World Bank's Doing Business 2020 report as part of the Global Indicators Group, supporting the development of business environment data worldwide.
Letter of Appreciation — Global Compact 3.0
United Nations Global Compact
Recognized by the UN Global Compact for sustained support of the Ten Principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and invited to embrace the "Global Compact 3.0" leadership phase.
Forwarder Member Approval
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA)
Officially approved by the TIACA Board of Directors as a Forwarder Member, recognizing GIZE PLC's role in international air cargo logistics.
Certificate of Acknowledgement — 9th Ethiopian Nations, Nationalities & Peoples Day
House of the Federation of the FDRE & Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State
Awarded for outstanding economic and social contributions, celebrated at Asosa Town during the 9th Ethiopian Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Day under the theme "Constitutionally Embellished Ethiopianess for our Renaissance".
Development Partner Appreciation — Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Office of the National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation on GERD
Recognized as a Development Partner of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) — Africa's largest hydropower project and a flagship national initiative. Acknowledges GIZE PLC's contribution to Ethiopia's sustainable development and energy sovereignty.
Certificate of Accreditation — Passenger Air Transport
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Gize Travel & Tour, part of the Gize PLC group, was accredited by IATA as an approved agent authorized to promote, sell, and handle international air passenger transportation — meeting the professional standards of the global air transport body.
Authorized Distributor & Builder Appointment
Star Building Systems — Oklahoma City, USA
Appointed as an authorized distributor and builder of Star Steel Building Systems, with company representatives receiving specialized training in the United States.
Network Membership Recognition
WWPC — World Wide Project Consortium
Recognized as a proud member of WWPC, a global network of project cargo logistics professionals.