Transport & Logistics


Developed and managed by an EOT agreement between ADC and National Aviation Services (NAS) of Kuwait, Aqaba Air Cargo Terminal, located within King Hussein International Airport, is key to Aqaba’s logistics capabilities. It offers world-class services, including ground operations, cargo handling, warehousing services, bonded storage, safety and security services as well as ground equipment.

The Aqaba Container Terminal stands as the vital logistical and economic cornerstone of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ), positioned as the preferred gateway to the region for numerous active markets worldwide. Serving as the premier transit hub in the Middle East, it strategically caters to Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia, the West Bank, and Lebanon. With an impressive annual handling capacity of 1.5 million TEUS, recognized through multiple awards, the Aqaba Container Terminal is committed to zero carbon emissions by 2040 as part of its sustainable initiatives.

AD Ports Group's inaugural cruise terminal outside the UAE, a cutting-edge facility set to become Aqaba's gateway, catering to Red Sea cruise ship visitors. This urban waterfront development, featuring tourism, commercial, and entertainment services, not only attracts new cruise liners to Aqaba but also significantly contributes to boosting tourist arrivals in the golden triangle. The project's success lies in enhancing Aqaba's appeal and potentially extending tourists' average stay, marking a crucial milestone for AD Ports Group in expanding its cruise terminal portfolio.

Driven by a Royal vision to position Aqaba as a global tourism and business hub, the Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) has successfully elevated King Hussein International Airport (KHIA) into a thriving regional gateway through a transformative Public-Private Partnership (PPP). As the primary point of entry for over two million annual visitors to Jordan’s southern coast and iconic landmarks like Petra and Wadi Rum, KHIA bridged past capacity constraints to accommodate hundreds of thousands of travelers while scaling a robust international network connecting Amman, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, and 26 European destinations. Today, this modernized aviation landmark does far more than move passengers—it anchors a sprawling ecosystem of world-class commercial, retail, and hospitality developments across its southern lands, standing as a proud testament to the power of strategic private-sector investment and sustainable economic growth.