en.Wedoany.com Reported - AD Ports Group announced that Noatum Ports – Maqta Ayla Digital Solutions, a joint venture established with Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), has officially commenced operations. This joint venture aims to enhance operational and logistics efficiency at the Port of Aqaba through digitalization, strengthening its position as a regional trade and logistics hub.
The joint venture operates under Noatum Ports, the international port operations division of AD Ports Group. Under an agreement with Aqaba Development Corporation, the joint venture will develop and operate a Port Community System (PCS) to enhance digital integration and facilitate information exchange among port users, container terminals, and relevant authorities. Additionally, the joint venture is implementing a truck management project at the Port of Aqaba, connecting relevant entities through advanced digital solutions to streamline processes, accelerate permit issuance, and improve service efficiency.
The official launch ceremony for the joint venture's operations was held in Aqaba. His Excellency Shadi Ramzi Al Majali, Chairman of the Board of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), stated that the launch of this company is a tangible step toward positioning Aqaba as a digital logistics gateway in the Red Sea, reflecting the depth of the strategic partnership between Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. He noted that the company has already begun implementing its first project—a truck management system at the Port of Aqaba—which will help regulate truck traffic, reduce waiting times, and improve cargo handling efficiency.
His Excellency Engineer Hussein Al Safadi, CEO of Aqaba Development Corporation, stated that this operational launch is a significant milestone in the development of Aqaba's digital infrastructure, reflecting the results of ADC's strategic partnerships with leading international entities such as AD Ports Group. Mohamed Al Tamimi, CEO of Noatum Ports – AD Ports Group, stated that AD Ports Group continues to strengthen its presence in Jordan, and the launch of the joint venture is another milestone in enhancing the partnership between the two parties, aligning with the group's growing and diversified business portfolio in Jordan.
AD Ports Group already has multiple projects in Jordan. In February 2026, the group signed a 30-year concession agreement with Aqaba Development Corporation to manage and operate the Aqaba Multipurpose Port. In January 2025, AD Ports Group appointed MAG Group Holding to lead the development of the Marsa Zayed project in Aqaba, a 3.2 million square meter waterfront tourism and commercial community. In February of the same year, AD Ports Group signed an agreement with the Jordan Customs Department to manage and operate the Al Madouneh Customs Center in Amman, enhancing cross-border trade and supply chain efficiency.
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