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- A strategic partnership between AD Ports Group and the Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) is set to transform operations at the port of Aqaba in Jordan.
- The agreement signifies AD Ports Group’s ambition to export its port digitalization solutions internationally.
- In a separate, but related development, ADC and APM Terminals signed an agreement on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, to develop and manage the Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) with...
AD Ports Group Expands Internationally with Aqaba Port Deal
A strategic partnership between AD Ports Group and the Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) is set to transform operations at the port of Aqaba in Jordan. The collaboration, formalized through a shareholders agreement signed on January 25, 2024, aims to digitize port operations and enhance maritime and tourism infrastructure in the region.
The agreement signifies AD Ports Group’s ambition to export its port digitalization solutions internationally. According to a press release, the joint venture will “revolutionise” Jordan’s Aqaba port through the implementation of these technologies.
In a separate, but related development, ADC and APM Terminals signed an agreement on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, to develop and manage the Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) with a total direct investment of $242 million. Prime Minister Jafar Hassan attended the signing.
Further bolstering infrastructure development in Jordan, the UAE and Jordan signed four agreements on September 4, 2024, for a $2.3 billion railway investment project. This project will connect the port of Aqaba to key mining regions, specifically Al Shidiya and Ghor es-Safi. This railway investment is part of a larger investment package from the Emirates totaling approximately $5.5 billion.
Jordan is positioning itself as a competitive investment destination, with a focus on logistics and business fundamentals. The country is ranked among the world’s top 20 in logistics competitiveness, and boasts a modern investment environment law based on international best practices, according to Invest Jo.
A recent investment exceeding 130 million Jordanian Dinars is earmarked for the development and operation of a multi-purpose port within Aqaba, further demonstrating the ongoing commitment to enhancing the port’s capabilities. This investment is a result of the strategic partnership between the Aqaba Development Corporation and AD Ports Group, focused on developing and managing the port.
The partnership between AD Ports Group and ADC is a long-term agreement for the operation of Aqaba port.