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AD Ports Group’s Maqta Gateway and Aqaba Development Corporation Sign Shareholders’ Agreement to Digitalise Jordan’s Maritime Sector through Maqta Ayla

Adding pace to its strategic plan of enhancing maritime and tourism in Aqaba, AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a global leader in trade, logistics and industry, announced today the signing of the shareholders’ agreement between its digital arm, Maqta …
Jan 30, 2024 / Vessels

Aqaba Container Terminal Announces Zero-Emission Vision

APM Terminals and Aqaba Development Cooperation signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week for a 15-year extension of their partnership in the Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT). The agreement secures a $242 million investment to maintain ACT’s …
Sep 30, 2022 / Curious

WATCH: Ten people dead, 251 Injured After Crane Drops Tank With Poisonous Gas in Jordan's Aqaba port

At least 10 people died and 251 were injured in a chlorine gas leak from a storage tank at Jordan’s Aqaba port, officials and state media reported on Monday, as authorities called on residents to shut windows and stay indoors.The leak came after a …
Jun 28, 2022 / Accidents

Aqaba Container Terminal Will be Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040

Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), the sustainable gateway to the Levant region and beyond, recently announced ambitious decarbonization targets and the detailed roadmap it will follow to reach its net-zero goal by 2040. This took place at a roundtable …
Jun 22, 2022 / Vessels

Increased Efficiency Through Continued Strategic Investments At Aqaba Container Terminal

Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), the preferred gateway for the Levant region and beyond, has continued to increase performance across its operations through investing continuously in the streamlining of the port. Despite continued difficulties for …
Feb 21, 2022 / Vessels

AD Ports Group and Aqaba Development Corporation Sign Multiple Agreements for Development of Tourism, Transport, Logistics and Digital Infrastructure

Strategic Partnerships Designed to Boost Tourism and Provide Multimodal Transport, Logistics and Digital Solutions for the Hashemite Kingdom of JordanAD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of trade and logistics, has strengthened its regional …
Dec 20, 2021 / Curious

AD Ports Group and Aqaba Development Corporation Sign Agreement for Tourism and Maritime Enhancement Projects in Aqaba - Jordan

New Cruise Terminal to be Developed by AD Ports Group as Part of Strategic Plan to Enhance Maritime and Tourism SectorsAD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of trade and logistics, has signed a Heads of Terms agreement with the Aqaba Development …
Sep 20, 2021 / Curious

Transmar expands service to Jordan, covering essential Red Sea ports

Cementing Egypt’s position as the leading economy and facilitator of inter-regional trade, Transmar announces the expansion of its shipping service to call Aqaba Port, Jordan. Transmar’s expansion strategy includes covering the most important ports …
May 24, 2021 / Curious