Amman: The Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) handled more than 104,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) across 58 vessels in August, setting a monthly record for the second consecutive month. This achievement comes in the wake of surpassing the previous record of 101,900 TEUs set in July, continuing the trend of container throughput exceeding 100,000 TEUs despite regional trade disruptions.
According to Jordan News Agency, transit cargo remained strong for a third consecutive month, surpassing 20,000 TEUs in August, with over 10,000 TEUs destined for Iraq. Additionally, imports reached 36,000 TEUs, while truck movements through the terminal's gates exceeded 43,000, including more than 35,000 movements involving the delivery of imported goods.
The ACT attributed its performance to coordination with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority and the Ministry of Transport, as well as cooperation with other partners. This collaboration reportedly helped reduce yard occupancy and maintain the flow of vessels and trucks. ACT Chief Executive Officer Jose Rueda emphasized that August's results reflected the efforts of terminal staff and the operational practices applied by APM Terminals. He also credited cooperation with the company's partners for helping the terminal maintain operations amid challenging conditions.