Amman: The Transport Ministry said on Monday it received some 166 locomotive head replacement and modernization applications in 32 days under a program to modernize 8,313 tractor units with an operational lifespan of 20 years or more over a two-year period.
According to Jordan News Agency, the vehicle modernization scheme began on June 18 upon a cabinet decision with incentives, where 104 applications were submitted by individual operators and 62 by company fleets. The initiative aims to renew the freight transport fleet and enhance its efficiency, reliability, and operational readiness both in the Kingdom and internationally, according to the Land Transport Regulatory Commission.
The impact of the decision goes beyond simply replacing old vehicles, but it also strengthens the operational flexibility of Jordan's land transport fleet, reduces breakdowns and maintenance and operating costs, and enables operators to better respond to the demands of trade and transport on local and international routes, the commission said.
The fleet modernization is a key step towards opening regional markets to Jordanian carriers by providing modern tractor units that meet regional technical and operational requirements. It will also enhance the competitiveness of Jordanian transport companies and their ability to regain their presence on regional transport routes, said the commission.