Aqaba Ports manage 13.3M tons of cargo in early 2026
Port handling data in Aqaba Ports indicates that the volume of cargo increased by 12% during the first half of 2026, reaching 13.3 million tons compared to 11.83 million tons in the same period of 2025. Aqaba Ports, especially the multi-purpose port, experienced significant growth, with the handled cargo rising by 61% to 3.58 million tons, driven by increased handling of grains, various goods, roll-on/roll-off cargo, and livestock. Additionally, cargo movement through the oil port grew by 53%, with increases in gasoline, diesel, and crude oil. The figures also show notable growth in transshipment activities and container traffic. Passenger sea and air travel increased by 1% and 4%, respectively. Industrial port handling remained stable at 2.78 million tons, with growth in the handling of fertilizers, ammonia, and potash.
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