The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority's Assistant Commissioner for Investment, Muhannad Al-Maayta, said the daily movement of between 3,500 and 4,000 trucks through Aqaba's logistics yards demands a sustained commitment to sound environmental practices, both to keep the yards clean and safe and to support a healthy operating environment.
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Al-Maayta made the remarks during an environmental awareness campaign organised by the Aqaba Transport and Logistics Company in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and the Environment and Public Safety Directorate of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA). He said the campaign underscored the need to align the efforts of all relevant stakeholders and translate environmental awareness into concrete behaviour, particularly given the intensity of logistical activity at the site.
The campaign targeted truck drivers and logistics yard users, with a focus on proper waste management and facility cleanliness. Activities included distributing reusable bags and conducting fieldwork to collect waste within the yards.
Al-Maayta said protecting the environment at these sites requires an effective partnership among government agencies, operating companies, and yard users, one that ensures continued adherence to environmental standards and reduces the negative impact of daily operations.
The campaign was attended by Khaled Morsi, CEO of the Aqaba Transport and Logistics Company, along with representatives from the Ministry of Environment, the Environment and Public Safety Directorate of ASEZA, and Maqta'a Ayla Digital Solutions.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to raise environmental awareness across Aqaba's logistics facilities and to encourage positive practices among drivers and yard users, with the aim of maintaining a clean and safe working environment in line with the scale of activity those facilities handle.
This article was originally written in Arabic by Ahmad Al-Rawashdeh for Al Ghad. It was translated into English with AI assistance and edited by Jordan News.
