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Zawya
14 hours ago
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Jordan: ACT sees 19% jump in traffic in H1 2025
AMMAN — Container traffic through the Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) recorded a "notable" surge in the first half of 2025, signalling a rebound in maritime trade and port operations, the Jordan Logistics Association (JLA) said on Sunday. Inbound containers rose by 18.8 per cent, reaching 235,492 containers between January and June, up from 193,214 in the same period last year, according to official figures cited by the Jordan News Agency, Petra. Outbound containers also increased by 8 per cent, totalling 52,214 containers, compared with 48,303 during the first half of 2024. The positive trend continued into June with 40,629 incoming containers processed, up 6.6 per cent from 38,475 in June 2024. Outgoing containers for the month reached 9,050 containers, marking a 1.5 per cent increase over the 8,909 recorded in the same month last year. JLA President Nabeel Khatib attributed the growth to several factors, including increased transit shipments to Syria and improved shipping conditions in the Red Sea, which have helped revive maritime traffic. He also pointed to rising imports of both new and used vehicles and expanded investment in Aqaba's transport and logistics infrastructure. Khatib described the growth in activity at ACT as an 'encouraging sign' for Jordan's economy, particularly for the transport sector, which plays a 'vital' role in supporting national economic growth. Founded in 2007, the JLA represents professionals across the freight industry, working to create a competitive business environment, support freight brokers, and enhance the logistics sector. It is a member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations.
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: ACT reports ‘strong growth in H1, 24% increase in container throughput
AMMAN — The Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) has announced 'exceptional' operational results for the first half 2025, demonstrating a growth of 24 per cent across all key performance indicators. In a statement on Wednesday, ACT said it has delivered high performance during the first six months of 2025, handling a total of 468,062 TEUs, representing a 24 per cent increase compared to 377,456 TEUs in the same period of 2024. 'This strong momentum was further demonstrated in June 2025, where the terminal handled 80,172 TEUs, marking a 14.9 per cent increase over the 69,759 TEUs handled in June 2024,' it said. Beyond container volumes, ACT said it has 'efficiently served 293 vessels during the first half of the year compared to 200 vessels in the corresponding period of 2024.' ACT said it also processed 281,585 truck transactions compared to 216,071 truck transactions during the same period last year, facilitating seamless cargo flow to and from Jordan and neighboring countries. The company also said that it has experienced a 117 per cent increase in TEUs during the year's first half. 'This dramatic growth underscores ACT's expanding role as a regional hub for the Levant, connecting Jordan to broader regional trade networks and reinforcing its position as the preferred gateway for the region.' "These results reflect not only the strength of Jordan's trade position but also the exceptional dedication of our entire ACT team," said CEO of ACT Harald Nijhof. Nijhof emphasised the strategic significance of these results, noting that "the 24 per cent growth in our first-half performance, combined with the remarkable 117% increase in transit cargo, demonstrates our strategic importance as a regional hub. We remain committed to supporting Jordan's economic growth and strengthening supply chains across the Levant through continued investment in our infrastructure and our people." In the statement, ACT said it continues to focus on delivering reliable service, strengthening supply chains, and supporting national and regional trade through operational excellence and strategic infrastructure investment. 'The terminal's strong performance positions it well to capitalise on growing regional trade opportunities while maintaining its commitment to service excellence and supporting the economic development of Jordan and the broader Levant region.' © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Aqaba Container Terminal reports strong growth in first half of 2025
Aqaba, Jordan – Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), the preferred Gateway to Jordan, the Levant, and beyond, announced exceptional operational results for the first half of 2025, demonstrating robust growth across all key performance indicators. ACT delivered high performance during the first six months of 2025, handling a total of 468,062 TEUs, representing a 24% increase compared to 377,456 TEUs in the same period of 2024. This strong momentum was further demonstrated in June 2025, where the terminal handled 80,172 TEUs, marking a 14.9% increase over the 69,759 TEUs handled in June 2024. The terminal's operational excellence extended well beyond container volumes, as ACT efficiently served 293 vessels during the first half of the year compared to 200 vessels in the corresponding period of 2024. Complementing this vessel activity, ACT processed 281,585 truck transactions compared to 216,071 truck transactions during the same period last year, facilitating seamless cargo flow to and from Jordan and neighboring countries. We continue to see positive trends for transit cargo via ACT over last year. This positive growth underscores ACT's expanding role as a regional hub for the Levant, connecting Jordan to broader regional trade networks and reinforcing its position as the preferred gateway for the region. "These results reflect not only the strength of Jordan's trade position but also the exceptional dedication of our entire ACT team," said Harald Nijhof, Chief Executive Officer of Aqaba Container Terminal. "I want to personally thank every ACT employee for their hard work, commitment, and unwavering dedication to operational excellence. Their efforts have been instrumental in achieving these numbers and positioning ACT as the region's preferred gateway." Mr. Nijhof further emphasized the strategic significance of these results, noting that "the 24% growth in our first-half performance demonstrates our strategic importance as a regional hub. We remain committed to supporting Jordan's economic growth and strengthening supply chains across the Levant through continued investment in our infrastructure and our people." Looking ahead, ACT continues to focus on delivering reliable service, strengthening supply chains, and supporting national and regional trade through operational excellence and strategic infrastructure investment. The terminal's strong performance positions it well to capitalize on growing regional trade opportunities while maintaining its commitment to service excellence and supporting the economic development of Jordan and the broader Levant region.
Zawya
10-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: 194,000 containers received through ACT in 5 months
AMMAN — The number of containers loaded with goods received through the Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) increased during the first five months of 2025 by 22 per cent compared with the same period last year, the Jordan Logistics Association (JLA) said on Wednesday. JLA statistical data showed an increase in the number of containers received through ACT during the January-May period of 2025 to 194,868 containers, compared with 159,739 for the same period last year, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The data also cited an increase in the number of containers loaded with goods and exported from the Kingdom through the ACT during the first five months of this year by 9.5 per cent compared with the same period last year. The number of containers loaded with goods and exported through the ACT outside the Kingdom increased during the first five months of 2025 to 43,164 compared with 39,394 containers for the same period last year. The data showed an increase in the number of containers received through ACT in May of this year by 20.5 per cent, reaching 45,698 containers, compared with 37,896 containers for the same month of 2024. The number of containers exported through the ACT during May of this year witnessed a slight decline of 1 per cent, as it decreased to 9,589 containers compared with 9,630 containers for the same month last year. JLA President Nabil Khatib said that May 2025 recorded "remarkable" activity in terms of the number of containers received through the ACT, which is the "highest" number since the beginning of this year, noting that it represents a 'good' indicator for the port's activity. He attributed this rise to commercial activity and the movement of goods passing through transit heading to Syria, in addition to the transport of used vehicles shipped by containers, due to the speed of shipping and the lack of ships designated for transporting them. Khatib pointed out that the return of the navigational activity of the ACT to what it was during the past years will reflect positively on commercial activity and various economic sectors, especially the transport sector, which is one of the main drivers of overall economic activity. JLA was established in 2007, with the aim of representing workers in the shipping industry in Jordan, providing a competitive environment, protecting workers in freight brokers and developing work systems for freight brokers and logistics service providers. The association maintains membership of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Unions, founded in 1926 in Vienna, and is a non-governmental organisation.
Zawya
08-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: ACT receives over 149,000 containers in first 4 months of 2025
AMMAN — Statistical data from the Jordanian Logistics Association (JLA) has shown that the number of containers loaded with imported goods via the Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) increased during the first third of the current year by 22.5 per cent, compared with the same period in 2024. The statistical data, cited by the Jordan News Agency, Petra, on Wednesday, showed that the number of incoming containers via the ACT during the first four months of 2025 rose to 149,178 containers, compared with 121,843 for the same period last year. The data also pointed to an increase in the number of containers loaded with goods exported from the Kingdom via the ACT during the January-April period of this year by 12.8 per cent, reaching 33,575 containers, compared with the same period in 2024 that witnessed 29,764 containers. The data showed an increase in the number of incoming containers via the ACT during April of the current year by 15.9 per cent, reaching 39,557 containers, compared with 34,135 containers in the same month of 2024. The JLA statistics also showed an increase in the number of containers exported via the ACT during April of this year by 13.8 per cent, rising to 7,882 containers, compared with 6,928 containers in the same month last year. JLA President Nabil Khatib told Petra that there has been a 'clear and notable' improvement in the number of containers arriving and departing through the ACT since the beginning of 2025, compared with the same period last year, particularly those loaded with goods bound for Syria and the West Bank. Khatib, who also serves as the first vice president of the Amman Chamber of Commerce, added that the return of ACT to its previous level of activity seen in earlier years would positively reflect on the momentum of commercial and service activity and various economic sectors in the Kingdom. The association was established in 2007 with the aim of representing workers in the shipping industry in Jordan, providing a competitive environment, protecting those working in the freight forwarding profession, and developing work systems for freight forwarders and logistics service providers. JLA maintains membership in the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), which was established in 1926 in Vienna and is a non-governmental organisation.
