Aqaba: The Aqaba Container Port Company on Saturday reported strong operational performance in the first half of the year, driven by operational excellence and commercial growth, along with a commitment to highest health and safety standards, and ongoing sustainability and community development efforts.
According to Jordan News Agency, the company recorded a total handling volume of 472,680 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit), the global standard for measuring shipping capacity and terminal throughput, compared to 468,062 TEU in the same period in 2025. The volume of transit goods reached 36,412 TEU, marking an increase of 177 percent, compared to 13,143 TEU during the first half of 2025.
There were 188,927 entry and exit movements of trucks through the gates, compared to 182,490 during the first half of 2025, indicating continued efficiency in the flow of goods through the supply chain. The company handled 8 ships, each exceeding 5,000 TEU, including one that handled 10,884 TEU, the highest container handling volume at the port. The port also welcomed the Kota Odyssey, an advanced 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel from Singapore's Pacific International Lines, on its maiden visit to the Kingdom.
The Container Port Company enhanced its position as a regional hub for Ship-to-ship (STS) transshipment by handling 4,412 TEU of transshipment containers, responding to rapid changes in regional trade patterns. It recorded a high level in the Net Promoter Score (NPS), a customer loyalty indicator, reflecting customer satisfaction and quality of services.
In the first half, the company continued to implement the global contract lifecycle management (CLM) of APM Terminals, aiming to enhance digital transformation and unify contract management procedures. This initiative is intended to raise transparency, enhance compliance, improve cooperation with customers, accelerate the completion of procedures, and raise operational efficiency.
The company successfully conducted emergency preparedness and response drills in cooperation with relevant authorities, including oil spill and bromine gas leak drills. It received positive evaluations by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority. Furthermore, the company passed external audits, including safety assessments by certified auditors from the Aqaba Region Authority, assessments by the General Organization for Social Security, and a comprehensive security audit by Maersk, reflecting a commitment to international health, safety, and security standards.
Based on its long-term carbon footprint roadmap, the company reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 29 percent compared to the 2022 baseline, including a 75 percent reduction in emissions from electricity consumption.
During the first half of 2026, the company supported various community initiatives and bolstered strategic partnerships. This included cooperation with the Zaha Cultural Center on educational and environmental activities, programs to support orphan children, and collaboration with the Queen Rania Foundation to empower youth and enhance learning opportunities. It also supported the health sector in Aqaba city by providing incubators and artificial respirators for newborns.
The company's CEO, Jose Rueda, stated that the operational performance during the first half of 2026 reflects the strength of operational capabilities, customer confidence, and the commitment of the company's staff. He emphasized a focus on reliable and efficient port services, enhancing safety and sustainability standards, and creating a positive and sustainable impact on society. The company is committed to building on its performance and strengthening Aqaba as a strategic gateway to Jordan and the region, amidst continuing developments in regional trade movement.