Aqaba Port cargo rises 14.3% in nine months
Cargo handling at the Aqaba Port in Jordan increased by 14.3% during the first nine months of the year, reaching 20.51 million tons compared to 17.95 million tons in the same period of 2025. This growth was primarily driven by imports, which exceeded 12.4 million tons, representing an increase of 35.3%. Container throughput also grew by 6.6%, reaching approximately 787,000 TEU containers, with a significant 151.8% increase in transit containers, especially to Iraq, where container traffic increased by more than 1,000%. Vehicle imports rose by 114.9%, with over 18,000 cars exported—an increase of more than 1,200%. This growth reflects the development of the logistics sector and underscores the importance of Aqaba Port as a key regional trade gateway, highlighting the need to develop infrastructure and improve efficiency to keep pace with the rising volume of trade.
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