Aqaba to host 21st Middle East transport conference, exhibition 2025
AMMAN — The Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) on Sunday announced that it is scheduled to host the 21st edition of the Middle East Transport Exhibition and Conference 2025.
The event will be held in cooperation with the Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) and with the support of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and APM Terminals International Container Terminals.
The region's 'premier' annual event for the modern and sustainable ports, transport, and logistics sector is planned to be held from April 15 to 17, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
The event will open with an exclusive tour of the ACT, offering participants an opportunity to explore the terminal's 'advanced' logistics infrastructure and gain insight into its role and that of Aqaba as a 'key' hub in global trade.
More than 300 leaders and experts from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa are expected to participate, with the conference serving as a "vital" platform for examining the latest trends influencing global trade and logistics.
ADC CEO Hussein Safadi underlined the "significance" of hosting the event in reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a regional centre for logistics and maritime transport.
He said Aqaba is rapidly evolving into a global trade and logistics hub, strategically located on the Red Sea as a gateway to Jordan and the Levant, and situated along one of the world's "busiest" trade corridors.
He stressed that hosting the conference highlights Aqaba's growing stature and contributes to attracting investments and fostering international cooperation.
ACT CEO Harald Nijhof echoed the importance of the event, noting that it further 'boosts' Aqaba's role in the regional supply chain.
He pointed out that the strategic location of the terminal enhances its value as an emerging logistics hub.
Nijhof said that the conference presents a "unique" opportunity for industry leaders to exchange expertise, establish partnerships, and shape the future of transport and trade.
He highlighted ACT's commitment to innovation and operational efficiency, noting that the event will provide a platform for addressing challenges and identifying sustainable solutions in the transport and logistics sector.
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