2004-2005 – A Record – Breaking Year

The ports of Aqaba witnessed big increase in cargo handling. It reached (21) million tons for the first time in history (year 2004) & (20.4) million tons in (year2005). Compared with handling of (17.8) m. tons on year 2003 with increase of (18%).

2004-2005 has been the most successful years for the port of Ababa since 1991 with traffic volumes surpassing "21 and 20” million tons. Such a throughput has exceeded the most optimistic forecasts and expectations in view of the current unusual and unstable political and consequently economic climate in the region. This remarkable achievement attained last year was sparked off by the port's full commitment to provide professional and superior services on the one hand and to continue ...