Jordan
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Aqaba Ports Cargo Handling Rises 14.3% as Iraq Transit Trade Surges
Aqaba ports recorded 14.3% growth in cargo handling during the first nine months of 2026, reaching 20.51 million tons. Container…
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Aqaba Ports Cargo Throughput Rises 12% to 19.68 Million Tons in First Nine Months of 2026
Shipping Arabia, October 23, 2026 – Aqaba ports cargo throughput increased by 12% during the first nine months of 2026,…
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Jordan’s Transport Minister Reviews Maritime Commission Digitalization and Shipping Sector Compliance
Jordan’s Minister of Transport and Labour, Dr. Nidal Katamine, reviewed the Jordan Maritime Commission’s digital transformation initiatives and operational performance.…
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Aqaba Port’s Mahmoud Khalifat Elected President of Arab Sea Ports Federation
Dr. Mahmoud Khalifat, General Manager of ACPOM, has been elected President of the Arab Sea Ports Federation during its 65th…
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Jordan’s Prime Minister Calls for Accelerated Aqaba Ports Expansion and Modernization
Jordanian Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan has called for accelerating expansion and modernization projects across Aqaba’s ports, including oil port…
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Jordan Maritime Commission and General Company for Maritime Transport Discuss Ship Safety Compliance
The Jordan Maritime Commission and General Company for Maritime Transport discussed strengthening ship inspections, crew competency verification and compliance with…
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Jordan Maritime Commission Reviews Maritime Emergency Response Plan for Gulf of Aqaba
The Jordan Maritime Commission reviewed a draft emergency response plan for maritime disasters and incidents in Jordanian territorial waters and…
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Jordan Academy for Maritime Studies and Its President Honored at ShipTek Dubai 2026
Jordan Academy for Maritime Studies (JAMS) received the Best Maritime Education & Training Institute award at ShipTek Dubai 2026, while…
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Jordan Shipping Association Discusses Aqaba Port Operational Challenges and Customs Procedures
The Jordan Shipping Association held meetings with Aqaba Customs and Aqaba Development Corporation to address customs procedures, operational challenges and…
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Aqaba Container Terminal Sets Third Consecutive Monthly Record with 107,803 TEUs in September 2026
Jordan’s Aqaba Container Terminal handled 107,803 TEUs across 53 vessels in September 2026, achieving its third consecutive monthly throughput record.…