AD Ports Group, an enabler of integrated trade, transport and logistics solutions, has secured a landmark contract to manage and operate the cutting-edge Al Madouneh Customs Centre in Amman, Jordan.
The 1.3 million m2 state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated last June to elevate Jordan’s trade competitiveness through AI-driven customs solutions, blockchain-enabled transparency, and Internet of Things (IoT)-powered logistics optimisation.
The center will streamline cross-border trade, reduce clearance times, and enhance supply chain efficiency, aligning with global standards for trade facilitation.
By integrating advanced technologies and sustainable practices, the Group’s collaboration with Jordan Customs Department aims to position the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as a regional leader in next-generation logistics and customs operations.
The Al Madouneh facility, with features such as automated inspection ramps, smart warehouses, and predictive analytics, will empower businesses with faster cargo processing, robust security protocols, and a seamless digital trade experience.
The Group’s partnership with Jordan Customs is projected to deliver significant benefits through the Al Madouneh Centre, including a 20 percent reduction in clearance times, enhanced cargo security, and a scalable infrastructure capable of handling around 1,000 trucks in the import and transit yard, with plans for future expansion.
Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi MD & Group CEO AD Ports
“This collaboration highlights AD Ports Group’s commitment to advancing regional trade ecosystems, in line with our wise leadership’s vision. It gives the Group the opportunity to support Jordan’s vision of becoming a regional logistics hub contributing to economic growth and jobs creation for the people of Jordan. We look forward to realising this important trade enhancement project with our partner Jordan Customs Department.”
Customs Major General Ahmed Al-Akalik, Director General of the Jordan Customs Department, said that, “Our collaboration with AD Ports Group is based on the referral decision issued by the Government Tenders Department, aimed at enhancing customs procedures at the centre and streamlining processes to save time and effort, while improving the investment environment. This will be achieved through the development operations that AD Ports Group will undertake to support customs operations at the centre, in accordance with the stated tender.”
The contract with Jordan Customs expands the Group’s presence in the Kingdom, where it operates the Aqaba Cruise Terminal, and where it recently launched in cooperation with MAG Group, the development of the first phase of the Marsa Zayed beachfront project in Aqaba.
