Transport
From The Report: Jordan 2018
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Greater investment of both time and money into Jordan’s local, regional and international transport networks is expected, with King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein underscoring the importance of building and maintaining effective transit systems. Major public transport projects are currently under way, along with continued expansion of land and sea links. In policy and regulation, new laws are expected to bring some much-needed reform. Meanwhile, the country’s strategic position on historical trade routes continues to give it a great comparative advantage for international transport and logistics outfits. Jordan’s location as a natural conduit for trade with Iraq and – in the future – Syria, place it in good stead to contribute to any major reconstruction efforts in the region. This chapter contains an interview with Kjeld Binger, CEO, Airport International Group.

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Overview

On the move: Projects are under way to enhance and rehabilitate key links
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Greater investment of both time and money into Jordan’s local, regional and international transport networks is expected, with King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein underscoring the importance of building and maintaining effective transit systems. Major public transport projects are currently under way, along with continued expansion of land and sea links. In policy and regulation, new laws are expected to bring some much-needed reform. Meanwhile, the country’s strategic position on historical trade…

Interview

Preparing for take off: Kjeld Binger, CEO, Airport International Group (AIG), on diversifying product offerings
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Interview:Kjeld Binger What developments are planned for Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA)? KJELD BINGER: New installations at QAIA have boosted the airport’s annual capacity to 12m passengers. The next project will be an upgrade of the baggage handling system. The preliminary phase of this upgrade is already under way, and its implementation will start in 2018. This project represents a JD45m ($63.9m) investment and is expected to be completed by 2020. In addition, plans to build…

Analysis

Up and away: Airports and the flag carrier position themselves for expansion and competition
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The aviation sector has been recognised in Jordan’s recent expansion plans as a fundamental driver of the kingdom’s future prosperity, encouraging growth across a variety of sectors, from tourism to trade. Jordan 2025, the long-term development programme, has therefore targeted the Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman and the King Hussein International Airport (KHIA) in Aqaba to undergo major renovations. The Jordan Economic Growth Plan (JEGP) 2018-22, the country’s shorter-term…

Analysis

Off the beaten track: The rail system looks to move beyond domestic freight haul
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With one of the region’s first rail links – the Hejaz Railway – running through its territory in the early 20th century, Jordan has a long history when it comes to rail transport. The kingdom still has two important railroads that carry freight, and there are plans for a major extension of the system to add more stations and routes, as well as increase passenger numbers. Sector planners see railways as a potential solution to many of Jordan’s current transport problems, as it is a mode able…