Aqaba: Director General of Aqaba Company for Ports Operation and Management (ACPOM) Mahmoud Khalifat said Aqaba's main port is witnessing "sustained and active" cargo handling operations around the clock amid the arrival of several vessels carrying various types of goods.
According to Jordan News Agency, Khalifat stated that five vessels are currently berthed at the port's quays, transporting raw materials, timber, spare parts, iron, as well as shipments of corn and rice. He further mentioned that nine additional vessels are anchored at waiting areas and are scheduled to dock over the coming days, bringing in cargoes including sulfur, vehicles, iron, sheep, and calves.
Khalifat noted that Aqaba's main port is undergoing a transformation as part of a comprehensive package of development and modernization plans covering port facilities. These upgrades have enhanced operational efficiency and strengthened the port's capacity to keep pace with growing commercial activity.