Aqaba, June 18 (Petra) -- The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), and AD Ports Group on Thursday launched the operations of Maqta Ayla Digital Solutions to accelerate digital transformation in port and logistics services and strengthen Aqaba’s position as a regional trade hub on the Red Sea.
Maqta Ayla Digital Solutions is a Jordanian-registered company established through a strategic partnership between ADC and AD Ports Group through Noatum Ports, the Group’s international ports operating arm. It will manage, operate, and develop the Aqaba Truck Control and Monitoring Project through an integrated digital system designed to improve operational efficiency and logistics services in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone.
The company has completed the first phase of Aqaba’s truck traffic management project, which aims to regulate truck movement, improve transport flow, and reduce waiting times. The system currently handles between 3,500 and 4,000 trucks daily, with record volumes exceeding 4,500 on some days, up from about 2,000 when the project was launched in 2005.
ASEZA Economic and Investment Affairs Commissioner Mohammad Abu Omar said the increase in truck volumes reflects Aqaba’s expanding role as a regional logistics hub. He said ASEZA views Maqta Ayla as a strategic partner in building an advanced business environment based on technology and innovation.
Abu Omar added that the company’s digital solutions will help improve port and logistics operations, enhance service efficiency, and improve the experience of investors and users.
ADC Chief Executive Officer Hussein Safadi said the launch marks an important milestone in developing Aqaba’s digital infrastructure and reflects the success of ADC’s partnerships with leading regional and global institutions, particularly AD Ports Group.
Noatum Ports Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Tamimi said the launch represents a new step in AD Ports Group’s strategic partnership with Jordan and underscores its commitment to providing advanced solutions that support the development of ports and logistics.
Tamimi added that Maqta Ayla Digital Solutions will help improve supply chain efficiency and streamline operations through digital technologies and artificial intelligence, creating added value for partners and users.
//Petra// AO
