Amman – September 30, 2025 – The Jordan Customs Department (JCD), in partnership with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), has launched the Trade and Logistics Performance Gateway in Aqaba. The digital platform aims to transform Jordan’s trade ecosystem by providing real-time insights into trade movements across sea, air, and land.
The gateway is designed to strengthen Aqaba’s role as a regional logistics hub and enhance Jordan’s position in global supply chains. It consolidates nearly 1 billion records from over 40 public and private entities into more than 1,500 performance indicators and 450 interactive dashboards, offering decision-makers a powerful tool for evidence-based policymaking.
Driving Investment and Efficiency
Speaking on behalf of ASEZA Chairman Shadi Majali, Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Investment Mohammad Abu Omar emphasized Aqaba’s strategic role as a maritime and logistics center. He noted that Royal directives have reinforced Aqaba’s status as a hub for sustainable development, job creation, and high-quality investment.
Deputy Director General of Customs Brig. Gen. Raed Shayyab highlighted the platform’s ability to provide a “modern national tool” for stakeholders to access real-time trade data, evaluate logistical challenges, and make informed decisions that drive efficiency and competitiveness.
Transforming Data Into Action
According to Raghad Teli, ITC’s Trade Facilitation Project Manager, the gateway enables stakeholders to monitor reform impacts in real time, reduce trade time and costs, boost private sector competitiveness, and open new market opportunities.
The launch event included a panel discussion, “Smarter Borders, Faster Trade,” which underlined how the platform can enhance Jordan’s foreign trade, reduce barriers, and improve logistics services.
With five years of historical data integrated into the system, the platform equips authorities and businesses to track trade performance, identify bottlenecks, and accelerate economic growth through smarter, faster, and more transparent trade processes.
