Aqaba Container Terminal Handles Record 101,900 TEUs in July 2026

Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), the preferred gateway to Jordan, the Levant, and beyond achieved a major operational milestone in July 2026 by handling 101,900 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), representing a 14.8% increase compared to 88,781 TEUs during the same month in 2025.

The terminal also processed more than 31,000 Delivery Import (DI) transactions during July alone, reflecting its ability to manage high cargo volumes while maintaining efficient service for customers and supply-chain partners.
This surge was registered amid turbulent regional conditions, which have caused congestion at neighboring ports and delays in cargo arrivals. Despite the resulting pressure on regional supply chains, ACT maintained high levels of productivity and operational efficiency to serve incoming vessels and accommodate growing external truck traffic.

In-transit volumes rose by 180.9% to 20,237 TEUs, a significant boost compared to 7,205 TEUs in July 2025. The number of truck visits also jumped by 16.5% to reach 61,075, up from 52,428 during the same month last year.
Commenting on the achievement, ACT CEO José Rueda said: “Handling more than 101,000 TEUs in a single month is a significant milestone for ACT. It reflects the commitment and agility of our teams, who continued to deliver reliable and efficient services despite challenging regional circumstances. The nimbleness of our decision-making enabled us to anticipate demand and build up the required capacity, including access to ALV, which played an important role in helping us mark this accomplishment.”

From January through July 2026, ACT handled 573,680 TEUs, compared to 556,843 TEUs during the corresponding period in 2025, representing year-on-year growth of approximately 3%.

Rueda added: “This performance reinforces ACT’s position as Jordan’s primary maritime gateway and a trusted logistics hub serving the Kingdom, the Levant, and beyond. We remain dedicated to investing in our people, operational capabilities, and partnerships to support trade flows and strengthen the resilience of Jordan’s supply chain.”

ACT’s record performance in July underscores the terminal’s operational readiness and capacity to respond rapidly to changing market conditions while supporting the uninterrupted flow of goods into Jordan and across the wider region.