Statistical data from the Jordan Logistics Syndicate revealed a remarkable 85.9% increase in the number of inbound containers at the Aqaba Container Terminal last month compared to the same period in 2024.
اضافة اعلانAccording to statistics obtained by Jordan News Agency (Petra), the number of inbound containers through the port rose to 41,519 containers in January 2025, compared to 22,332 containers in January 2024.
Similarly, outbound container traffic from Jordan via Aqaba Container Terminal increased by 19.4%, reaching 8,204 containers, compared to 6,872 containers during the same period last year.
Reasons for the Increase
Jordan Logistics Syndicate President Nabil Al-Khatib attributed the rise in inbound and outbound container traffic to:
- Stabilization in the Red Sea region, which has facilitated smoother container ship arrivals.
- Increased container shipments to Syria and the Palestinian territories via Aqaba, with expectations of further growth in the coming months.
Future Prospects and Recommendations
Al-Khatib, who also serves as the First Vice President of the Amman Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the need to:
- Enhance human resources and cargo-handling equipment at Aqaba Port.
- Provide additional incentives for transit goods passing through Jordan.
- Strengthen logistical operations to restore Aqaba's role as a major regional transit hub.
He stressed that revitalizing Aqaba’s port activities would positively impact Jordan’s overall economic activity, particularly in the transportation sector, which serves as a vital driver for trade, services, and industry.
About the Jordan Logistics Syndicate
Established in 2007, the Jordan Logistics Syndicate represents freight industry professionals, promotes a competitive environment, safeguards freight forwarders, and enhances logistics service standards in Jordan.
The syndicate is also a member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), which was founded in 1926 in Vienna as a non-governmental organization supporting global freight forwarding and logistics.
