The Jordanian government has approved a package of measures proposed by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority to improve port and supply chain efficiency and facilitate the movement of transit goods. The measures include extending the grace period for national exports at ports from 7 to 14 days for six months and reducing the cargo destruction fee for three months, as well as accelerating customs clearance, clearing accumulated goods from port yards, and increasing the capacity of ports and logistics centres. The package aims to address operational challenges and enhance trade flows and the investment environment in Aqaba.
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