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Ladies and Gentlemen
Sincere greetings to you all.
It is an honor to express our gratification with this economic body in our dear country, constituting a solid foundation for any economy based on trade exchanges among different countries across the globe.
In fact, the Jordan Industrial Ports Company (JIPC) is considered one of the key port operators in Jordan, serving as the sole operator of dry and liquid bulk chemicals and fertilizers that supply major companies in the Jordanian economy such as the Arab Potash Company (APC) and the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC).
With investments exceeding (200) million US dollars in developing the industrial terminal through a project to rehabilitate and expand the industrial jetties, the company was able to increase the capabilities of Jordan’s industrial terminal to handle (10) million metric tons annually, to raise the dry bulk handling rate up to reach (4,000) metric tons/hour and to receive vessels up to 100,000 DWT, Additionally, phosphoric acid loading capacity is now (1200) tons/hour. Sulfur can be discharged with (1,200) metric tons/hour with storage capabilities of up to (66,000) metric tons.
On the national level, JIPC is one of the key foundations of the Jordanian economy, providing the Jordanian treasury with more than (15) million US dollars in 2021 in the form of royalties, in addition to its contributions in the form of taxes and rent. Meanwhile, the global economy is slowing down, evidenced by the decline of international trade due to epidemics and market closures. Faced with this reality, JIPC utilized the local Jordanian capabilities, eventually serving the national economy in terms of reducing unemployment to the minimum possible rate and enhancing local resources through specialized and comprehensive training and upskilling. Moreover, it cannot be overlooked that JIPC reflects significant savings in terms of shipping and handling costs to terminal users by more than (8) million US dollars annually, reflecting the enhanced capabilities in handling operations.
Based on these benefits, and as evidence of exceptional and distinguished success, Jordan Industrial Ports Company has been accredited by receiving several certificates that apply the higher management systems in terms of health and safety (ISO 14001), environmental systems (ISO 45001), quality (ISO 9001), and ISPS Compliance Certificate, in addition to categorizing JIPC as an ECO port SLC Internationally.
Increasing the company's competencies, expertise, shares, and capital is strengthening the vision to expand the operation of other terminals within Aqaba and the region. During 2021, the JIPC’s performance was well above expectations despite the global business decline, demonstrating the exceptional efforts exerted by the loyal family of Jordan Industrial Ports Company.
Finally, I would like to thank the Chairman of the Board of Directors His Excellency Dr. Maen Nsour, the Vice Chairman His Excellency Mr. Abed Al-Wahab Al-Rawad, and the members of JIPC’s Board of Directors for their continuous support to the executive management at the company. My deepest gratitude is also extended to our parent companies, namely Jordan Phosphate Mines Company and Arab Potash Company for continuously supporting and investing in JIPC.
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