Eritrean Free Zones Authority

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The Eritrean Free Zones Authority is the agency charged with the development and oversight of the Free Zones in Eritrea. It offers two economic zones in Massawa and Assab, both coastal cities. The Authority is currently under the supervision of Araya Tsegay, the CEO. The Free Zones nominally opened in September of 2006 although, it was announced in 2001.

The Massawa Free Zone offers the Massawa International Airport, as well as seaport access. Furthermore it includes a container terminal and processing facilities.[1] The port will also have access to the rail link with mining operations set to become operational in 2008 in central Eritrea.[2]

The Assab Free Zone offers the Assab International Airport, as well as seaport access as well. Also, is a salt processing facility and oil refinery.[1]

Further expansions of the Free Zones Authority are planned, as they become viable.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Dr. Araya Tsegay, CEO of the Eritrean Free Zone Authority. Retrieved on 2007-03-05.
  2. ^ "Eritrean steam dream of rail link with Sudan". Retrieved on 2007-03-05. 
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