Aqaba Container Terminal, Jordan’s gateway to global markets and the Levant region, announced a new operational milestone on Sunday, recording 109,341 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled during October, the highest monthly volume in the terminal’s history.
October marked the fourth consecutive month in which the terminal handled more than 100,000 TEUs, following successive record volumes in July, when 101,900 TEUs were handled, more than 104,000 in August, and 107,803 in September.
Over the past five months, the terminal handled more than 500,000 TEUs in total, reflecting continued operational momentum and growing confidence among local and regional customers.
During October, Aqaba Container Terminal handled 59 vessels, while transit cargo volumes reached 15,268 TEUs, reinforcing Aqaba’s role as a key logistics corridor serving regional markets.
On the land side, the terminal processed 47,814 truck movements, averaging 1,500 trucks per day, supporting the smooth flow of goods to importers and exporters across the Kingdom.
Jose Rueda, Chief Executive Officer of Aqaba Container Terminal, said achieving this milestone month after month reflects a culture of operational excellence and a continued focus on customers.
“Our teams work tirelessly every day to ensure that cargo owners, shipping lines and transport partners can rely on Aqaba and maintain the confidence they continue to place in our operations,” Rueda said.
He added that this confidence serves as an incentive to further raise operational standards, invest in the terminal’s future and continue fulfilling its role as a reliable gateway for Jordan and the region.
Rueda expressed the terminal’s appreciation for the continued partnership and support of its customers, shipping lines, government partners and all stakeholders across the trade ecosystem.
He reaffirmed the terminal’s commitment to operational excellence, safety and sustainable growth.
Source: Petra
