Volumes up 20% at Aqaba Container Terminal

Despite the challenging circumstances for ports around the world, container volumes rose by 20% at Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) in August, with operational efficiency increasing.

The facility has seen productivity up 6% this year, with a total throughput of 560,540 teu, compared to 527,174 teu in 2019. A total of 210,667 trucks have been gated out, compared to 202,647 last year.

ACT CEO, Steven Yoogalingam said: “We are committed to Jordan and bolstering its economy by continually enhancing our capabilities, adapting the best international practices and investing across all port operations.