AMMAN —
Transport Minister Wesam Tahtamouni stated that
the government is focused on bolstering the role of maritime agents to elevate
Aqaba Port's appeal, highlighting the availability of diverse shipping options
by land, air, and sea, Khaberni reported.
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Tahtamouni emphasized that international maritime
routes persist in shipping via various pathways, aided by
shipping alliances and feeder vessels. The minister underscored that the responsibility of
offering these strategic alternatives lies with international shipping lines
operating through international ports.
Regarding Jordan's import alternatives nearing
Ramadan
and the recent developments in the Red Sea and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, Tahtamouni
affirmed their availability despite initial disruptions, attributing these
issues to international disruptions and their consequent impact on costs and
timing.
The ministry, along with the government, plays a
crucial role in alleviating the effects of crises and strengthening
international shipping lines and the private sector to offer logistical
alternatives. This involves supporting the domestic logistics sector,
streamlining customs procedures, establishing a financial cap for shipping fees
to facilitate customs calculations, and ensuring the availability of
appropriate storage facilities.
This is accomplished through international coordination
among global shipping lines, ports, and feeder vessel companies, including
those operated by the Arab
Bridge Maritime Company. Additionally, coordination
between shipping lines and feeder vessel companies is facilitated based on
private sector requests. Approved facilitation measures include entry,
berthing, and unloading of ships at the main port.
Regarding the Arab Bridge Company and potential
agreements for cooperation with Iraq and Egypt concerning maritime transport,
Tahtamouni confirmed that the company, jointly owned by the governments of
Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq, is involved in offering multimodal transport services
from Aqaba Port Passenger Terminal to Nuweiba, then further to Mediterranean
ports for container transport via global shipping lines.
Furthermore, the minister regarded this line as one of
the prominent strategic alternatives amid the ongoing crisis, providing
valuable opportunities for success. The company endeavors to offer competitive
shipping alternatives that are both timely and cost-effective.
In terms of the Iraqi-Jordanian Land Transport Company,
it is currently undergoing liquidation procedures. As for the Syrian-Jordanian
Land Transport Company, governmental measures are pending until the company's
general assembly convenes.
Regarding resolving external travel issues, the Land
Transport Regulatory Authority (LTRA) receives all proposals and problems
submitted by operators of these lines. However, it notes several obstacles with
relevant authorities in this regard.
In terms of hybrid vehicle approval, the LTRA,
following consultation with the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Department (DVLD),
has found no obstacles to registering and licensing vehicles operating on
hybrid systems. This is provided they comply with the conditions and
instructions of the DVLD management.
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