Amman, Oct. 18 (Petra) — Minister of Transport and Minister of
Labor, Nidal Katamine, conducted an inspection tour of several
transport and labor facilities in Aqaba Governorate on Sunday to
evaluate operations and service delivery standards.

The visit took place on the sidelines of Prime Minister Jafar
Hassan’s official visit to Aqaba to review the port system’s
operations and development plans.

According to a ministry statement, Katamine’s tour included the
Jordan Maritime Authority, where he reviewed operational workflows,
efforts to modernize maritime services, and progress on digital
transformation and service automation aimed at enhancing operational
efficiency and streamlining procedures.

The minister also visited the Arab Bridge Maritime Company, reviewing
its maritime transport operations, passenger traffic management, and
role in strengthening regional maritime connectivity, while exploring
avenues to improve operational efficiency.

At the Aqaba Port Passenger Terminal, Katamine inspected passenger
movement and handling procedures for arrivals and departures to
ensure smooth transit and minimal delays.

Turning to labor sector files, Katamine visited the Aqaba Labor
Directorate to review service delivery mechanisms and labor affairs
procedures, stressing the importance of continuous performance
optimization and customer service enhancement.

//Petra// AF