AMMAN — On Sunday,
Minister of Transport Wesam Al-Tahtamouni stated that Jordan and Egypt have
agreed on an exceptional shipping route with attractive incentives, and
completed work on related legislation, reaffirming that
Jordan's imports and exports have not been
affected by the redirection of maritime shipping in the Bab el-Mandab strait,
Al-Mamlaka TV.
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The initiative for the
Jordanian-Egyptian route began about
two years ago, Tahtamouni mentioned, aiming to provide an alternative for
shipping to and from Mediterranean ports amid the current crisis.
During a meeting with industrialists and exporters targeting
American and European markets, Tahtamouni explained that altering shipping
routes would increase distances and raise shipping and insurance costs, adding
that the government is continually seeking solutions in collaboration with the
private sector to ensure the continuity of supply chains.
Among the measures taken by Jordan for the new route
project, the
Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) approved the use of a new
transport pattern through the Aqaba Port/Passenger Terminal. This involves
allocating an area at the station's entrance and providing devices for
detection, examination, and inspection, as well as separating Arab Line trucks
from Nuweibaa Line trucks.
As for the Egyptian measures, they included exempting
containers from Nuweibaa to Egyptian seaports on the Mediterranean (Alexandria,
Port Said, and Damietta) from registration in the electronic system.
Additionally, reducing fees at the
Nuweiba Port by 50 percent and issuing a
unified invoice for services on this route. Also, reducing the crossing fees
from $500 to $1,000.
The General Manager of the
Arab Bridge Maritime Company
Adnan Al-Abadleh stated that the route was chosen based on the safest and
shortest routes, covering an area of 839 nautical miles. He expects Gulf
countries to show interest in using the route, citing additional benefits for
Jordan, such as a 20 percent discount on Egyptian port fees.
Abadleh highlighted that the Arab Line would enhance
Jordan's competitiveness in the shipping industry, with an estimated arrival
time of 18 days. He also mentioned that the second phase would involve
connecting with the Port of El-Arish and allocating a route for Arab shipments.
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