AMMAN — Aqaba ports have witnessed the arrival of ships
carrying various goods for Ramadan, with expectations high for an increase in
the pace of arrivals in the coming days, particularly with ships en route to
Aqaba despite recent geopolitical events in the region.
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The Aqaba ports, including the main port,
container terminal, and additional docks, have finalized plans to address potential
hurdles and ensure the seamless flow of goods in collaboration with
stakeholders and customs authorities. Efforts are geared towards averting
crisis, congestion, or container stacking by bolstering the port workforce and
minimizing inspection targeting rates, notably for transit and customs-bound
goods, through electronic container tracking systems, Al-Ghad reported.
Director General of
Aqaba Company for Ports Operation and Management (ACPOM), Mahmoud Khalifat, announced that significant measures have
been implemented to streamline the flow of goods to Aqaba Port in collaboration
with relevant authorities. As a result, southern ports are fully equipped to
handle all Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr goods, anticipating the arrival of numerous
ships carrying essential supplies for the occasions.
Khalifat emphasized the continuous operation of Aqaba Port
and the passenger terminal, ensuring uninterrupted food and general goods
supply chains to various provinces of the kingdom, operating round the clock
for smooth and effortless distribution.
Commercial sector's efforts in Aqaba
Vice Chairman of the Aqaba Chamber of Commerce, Rami Riyateh
highlighted the concerted efforts of the commercial sector and diverse markets
in Aqaba to supply ample quantities of Ramadan essentials, catering to the
requirements of Jordanians.
On the other hand, Chamber Member Salama Al-Maayta affirmed
that the commercial sector in Aqaba has made essential goods available at
affordable prices for all segments of society, emphasizing the convening of
meetings with various commercial sectors to guarantee the consistent
availability of essential goods, particularly during the auspicious month of
Ramadan and throughout 2024.
Supervisory efforts of ASEZA
Additionally, City Commissioner at the Aqaba Special
Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), Abdullah Najadat emphasized that the
authority's supervisory endeavors will concentrate, in the period preceding
Ramadan, on conducting a thorough inspection of food markets, wholesale
markets, and malls. This effort aims to verify the quality and storage
conditions of food items, inspect bakeries for readiness and adherence to
health standards, and scrutinize date storage facilities, natural juice
vendors, and Ramadan beverage outlets to ensure compliance with health
regulations.
Najadat cautioned that the health supervision teams within
the authority will enforce stringent measures against food establishments found
to be in violation of regulations and health standards. He noted that the plan
entails deploying health inspection teams round the clock, following a
specialized program comprising morning and evening shifts to conduct field
supervisory rounds. These rounds include collecting samples of food available
in markets for laboratory testing in authority laboratories. Additionally, the
teams will diligently track and address all complaints and observations
received through various communication channels, ensuring prompt resolution.
Notably, the
Jordan Maritime Commission reported a 45
percent decrease in handling volume at Aqaba Port in January 2024, attributed
to conditions in the Red Sea. Despite this, Jordan continues to import
approximately 420,000 containers annually through Aqaba Port. Of these, around
260,000 containers, equivalent to 62 percent, are transported via the Red Sea,
while the remaining 38 percent are brought in through the Suez Canal.
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