Aqaba-port Authority was established in 1952 by a royal decree and took its present name (Aqaba Ports Corporation, APC) in 1978.
APC is a governmental body with an independent character responsible for establishing, developing, maintaining and operating port activities (receiving of ships, handling and storing cargo).
Aqaba-port is the only port in Jordan, and is owned by Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) and has 12 terminals operated by five operators:
The Aqaba Company for port management and operation ; Aqaba Container Terminal; Industrial Port Company; phosphate Company; National Electricity power Company, and the pilotage operated by Aqaba-port Marine Services Company .
Why This Port precisely ?
1- The distinguished geographical location linking Africa and the Middle East.
2- Aqaba-port has high productivity rates which are within the international rates.
3. Laws and legislation which allows the private sector to invest and share in the management and development of the Maritime sector represented by the Ports Corporation.
4. Distinguished and fast services safe and of high quality around the clock to fulfill the needs of the customers and to face the competition.
5. Reasonable tariff compared to the neighboring ports, with flexibility in decision making.
6. Complete infrastructure (Berths, equipment).
7. A Container Terminal equipped with all the machinery needed and with an international specialized management.
8. Specialized Berths equipped with all handling machinery and equipment for all kinds of cargo bulk and liquid.
9. Passengers Terminal equipped with all the facilities to receive tourists and workers coming to the countries of the area.
10. Security and safety for vessels and cargo through the ports corporation commitment to the ISPS Code on ships and port.
11. Aqaba-port radio station operates 24 hours a day. GMDSS communication equipment coverage A1, A2 services to ships.
12. The Prince Hamzah Oil Spill Combat Center is equipped to prevent environmental damage from Oil spills.
13. The existence of an international airport serving air navigation and to support the port role in the multi transportation chain.
14. The implementation of the computerization of the ports operations.(IT Management).
15. As a result of IT Management ( Port Position & Current cargo storage).
aqaba new port
It comprises (4) berths with a total length (640) meters. These berth are used for handling Oil, Timber, and serve the imports & exports of the industrial complex products such as fertilizers, sulfur, salt, potash and chemicals.