It was not just about collecting money, but also scouting the route from the port to Tigray State, so taking a plane was definitely out of the question.
Leonid rented two off-road vehicles in fairly good condition. The road conditions in Sudan weren't great, but manageable, and the speed wasn't too slow.
Then, the journey within Sudan went smoothly. However, the real challenge of this transaction, and the biggest hurdle, was at the border between Sudan and Ethiopia.
The Tiren Formation's main territory was Tigray State, which bordered Sudan and had a major road suitable for container trucks. The problem was the border crossing, though in Tigray State, was controlled by the Airin Formation.
So the main road was not an option, and they had to take a smaller road near the border. Only Leonid's resources could ensure a route that would allow a large vehicle to pass smoothly through the border.