Al-Aqabah Zone Boosts Container Traffic
The Board of Directors of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority has dedicated efforts to accelerate the movement of unclaimed containers at the Aqaba Port, including the transfer of approximately 1,500 to 2,000 containers from the container port to the old free zone. To date, 1,100 containers have been moved, and about 200 have been cleared, alleviating congestion in the yards and increasing the port's capacity. The implementation of this plan has led to a reduction in yard occupancy rates from 102% to around 80%, and improved container dwell times, with transit container dwell time decreasing from 14 to 12 days, and import dwell time from 11 to 8.5 days. This reflects greater efficiency in handling operations and a reduction in waiting times. The plan emphasizes the importance of ongoing coordination with various agencies to ensure the port's readiness and to enhance maritime trade and transportation in Aqaba.
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