AMMAN — President of the
Jordanian Logistics Association (JLA),
Nabil Khatib, announced that approximately nine ships are expected to arrive at
Aqaba Port in the coming days as per Al-Mamlaka TV. These ships will unload
their cargo, and load an estimated 6,000 containers carrying various goods
which are ready for export.
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Khatib stated that the ship, Alon Hai, operating under Wan
Hai Leins Company, is expected to arrive at
Aqaba Port next Monday. The ship
recently passed through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on its way to Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia, before heading to Aqaba.
Khatib emphasized that the arrival of these ships brings
positive signs for easing challenges faced by importers and exporters due to
disruptions in Red Sea shipping, pointing out that the altercations in routes
from
Bab el-Mandeb to Cape of Good Hope incur additional costs and result in a
minimum delay of three to four weeks in goods arrival.
Approximately, 60.9 percent of Jordan's total imports,
including equipment, vehicles, fabrics, clothing, and food items, are
transported through containers via the Bab al-Mandeb, Khatib said, adding that
the majority of these imports come from countries such as China, Korea, Japan,
Malaysia, and Indonesia. Furthermore, exports for
Jordanian goods through Bab
el-Mandeb constitute around 25 percent of total exports, predominantly
featuring salt, sulfur, fertilizers, and phosphate. These exports are mainly
destined for India, China, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Australia, and
Japan.
Khatib further highlighted that shipping routes' changes
have led to a surge in shipping costs, impacting both imports and exports,
pointing out the challenges faced by Jordan's trade, including increased sea
freight prices globally, extended maritime journey times, and disruptions in
supply chains.
Moreover, he pointed out that the shipping fees from the Far
East increased by 200 percent, while those from Europe and the US rose by 100
percent. Additionally, export shipping fees increased by about 100 percent.
Despite these challenges, the number of
containers arriving in Jordan increased by 1.3 percent in 2023, reaching 445,678 containers
compared to 439,975 in 2022. Similarly, the number of containers exported from
Jordan increased by 12.1 percent in 2023, reaching 135,353 containers compared
to 120,743 in 2022.
Khatib stressed the importance of resolving challenges
arising from the Red Sea shipping crisis and maintaining Aqaba Port's
competitive position in the region.
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