Transport
From The Report: Jordan 2016
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Jordan’s rail, road, sea and air transport infrastructure is undergoing a rapid transformation, with opportunities for investment in all segments. These projects seek to capitalise on the kingdom’s growing domestic market, as well as on the geographic location that has long made it a natural transport and logistics corridor for the rest of the region, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the West Bank, Israel and Syria. While recent conflicts over several of these borders have led to closures and some challenging times for the sector, transport remains the lifeblood of the economy, particularly in connecting the kingdom’s main port – Aqaba – in the south with the capital and with larger cities in the north.

This chapter contains an interview with Jeppe Jensen, CEO, Aqaba Container Terminal.

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Overview

Stabilising force: Increased foreign investment coupled with domestic expansion has transformed the sector
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Jordan’s rail, road, sea and air transport infrastructure is currently undergoing a rapid transformation, with opportunities for investment in all segments. These projects seek to capitalise on the kingdom’s growing domestic market, as well as on the country’s geographic location. The latter has long made Jordan a natural transport and logistics corridor for the rest of the region, with Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the West Bank, Israel and Syria as its neighbours. While recent conflicts over several…

Analysis

Forward momentum: Despite regional instability, the aviation sector continues to record solid growth
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With 2015 seeing national carrier Royal Jordanian (RJ) returning to profit helped by the low oil price, along with solid growth in passenger numbers at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), the kingdom’s aviation sector has been undergoing something of a rebirth. More airlines and more routes operating from Jordan have also added to the positive mood. Now, the sector faces the challenge of maintaining momentum, particularly within such a turbulent region. Achieving greater efficiencies and…

Interview

A smoother process: OBG talks to Jeppe Jensen, CEO, Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT)
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Interview:Jeppe Jensen How has regional turmoil affected the logistics environment in Jordan? JEPPE JENSEN: It has had a negative impact on trade because large volumes of Jordanian imports traditionally used to go to Iraq. However, I see the future reopening of the borders as an interesting business opportunity for Jordan as Aqaba has been operating traditionally as a hub for the Levant region. Just a few years ago about 25% of all containers discharged in Aqaba were destined for Iraq. Today,…

Analysis

Sea change: A proposed law could bring about much-needed reform and funding provisions in passenger transport
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A significant new law was drafted in 2016, which promises to mark the end of a lengthy period of legislative uncertainty for Jordan’s transport sector if it is passed by the next parliament. Chequered Past: The sector has witnessed a series of temporary or provisional decrees stretching back to 2007, when a major division of responsibility was decided on. At that time, the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) was given responsibility for public transport within the capital region, while the…