The Council of Ministers, in its session held Wednesday and chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan, approved the decision of the Board of Commissioners of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), which includes the endorsement of an agreement to manage, operate, and develop the Truck Control and Monitoring Project between ASEZA and Maqta Ayla for Digital Solutions.
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Under the agreement, Maqta Ayla will be established to develop and operate a digital system for the Aqaba port ecosystem, aiming to digitize operations and services across the ports. The system will facilitate information sharing between key stakeholders—including customs, port authorities, shipping and clearance companies, and the maritime authority—ultimately enhancing the efficiency of maritime and logistics operations in the Aqaba port system.
The initiative is expected to accelerate cargo handling and customs clearance, reduce operational costs and processing time, enable digital tracking, and improve transparency. It will also provide a unified platform connecting public and private entities.
This move is seen as a cornerstone in the digital transformation of Aqaba’s logistics sector, positioning Aqaba as a modern, smart, and competitive regional port hub.
One of the key components of the agreement is the Truck Control Project, which aims to regulate truck entry and exit in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone. This will help reduce congestion, improve traffic flow in ports and logistics areas, and digitize the issuance of permits and truck tracking, enhancing road safety, reducing accidents, increasing the efficiency of land transport, and improving connectivity with the ports. It will also strengthen government oversight of truck movements and cargo flow.
These measures are expected to boost the management efficiency of logistics infrastructure in Aqaba, enabling ASEZA to impose accurate regulatory and financial oversight on truck operations, and support the development of a smart transportation network at border crossings and roads—aligning with the Economic Modernization Vision, particularly its goals in the transport and logistics sector.
The Cabinet decision also includes coordination with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship to ensure the system is compatible with existing digital government services and regulatory protocols.
