Part of Jafar Hassan leads Jordan's government through economic challenges, hosting investment conferences and developing strategic infrastructure.

How will the proposed Aqaba-Maan dry port link affect the Port of Aqaba?

Aqaba industries may relocate to Maan under new dry port plan The Jordanian government is pursuing the development of a dry port linking Aqaba and Maan as part of its Economic Modernisation Vision. This plan involves building the Aqaba-Al Sheidiya-Maan railway, which is described as fundamental to establishing Maan as a dry-port centre. The strategic shift allows many industries currently operating in Aqaba to eventually relocate to Maan, provided they meet the criteria of the integrated development plan.

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How it reaches Port of Aqaba

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Prime Minister Jafar Hassan stated that the government is focused on implementing the Economic Modernisation Vision, which includes developing Maan as a logistics and industrial hub. This initiative is intended to elevate the Maan Development Area to a higher level of competitiveness.

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- jordantimes.com Sep 20
The government plans to develop the Aqaba-Al Sheidiya-Maan railway, which is considered fundamental to the dry-port concept. This allows many industries currently located in Aqaba to eventually consider relocating to Maan, except those that must remain near the seaport.

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- jordantimes.com Sep 20

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The facts so far

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The government is working to capitalise on Maan's economic potential over the next two years.jordantimes.com
The plan includes a package of incentives for attracting investment in Maan.jordantimes.com
Incentives include a 50 per cent reduction in land prices and a 75 per cent reduction in electricity costs for qualifying projects during the first two years.jordantimes.com
The government expects to soon begin work on the Aqaba-Al Sheidiya-Maan railway.jordantimes.com

Why it matters

For the Port of Aqaba, the strategic plan signals a potential long-term shift in the regional logistics focus. The government's push to develop Maan as a major industrial hub means that the operational profile of Aqaba must adapt to this evolving regional strategy.

This shift is part of a larger national effort to diversify economic bases and utilize strategic infrastructure. The success of the dry port concept hinges on the completion of the integrated development plan for Maan, which is targeted for completion in 2027, with projects extending through 2030-31.

What we don't know yet

What specific criteria must industries meet to qualify for the Maan incentives?
What is the timeline for the Aqaba-Al Sheidiya-Maan railway construction?

What would change this answer

The government secures major international investment for the Maan projects.The strategic shift gains momentum, potentially accelerating the relocation of industries from Aqaba to Maan.

The regional economic situation stabilizes.The government can focus on the long-term sustainability of the Maan development, including the planned major public service projects.

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jordantimes.comSep 20

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