Amman, July 4 (Petra) – The Jordan Customs Department (JCD) has
achieved a global milestone after its “Trade and Logistics
Performance Gateway” project was selected as one of the top 13
“pioneering” projects worldwide in the 2026 Digital Economy
Lighthouse Awards.

This recognition acknowledges the project’s role in supporting
digital transformation, enhancing trade efficiency, and improving
logistics performance.

According to a JCD statement issued Saturday, this milestone was
made after competing with 308 projects and initiatives submitted by
more than 60 countries as part of a global program aimed at
monitoring, documenting, and expanding innovative digital solutions
with economic and social impact, contributing to the achievement of
the Sustainable Development Goals.

Commenting on the cahievement, JCD Director General, Ahmed Akalik,
affirmed that this “global” recognition serves as an “incentive to
continue working with a spirit of innovation and leadership, and
further develop high-quality initiatives that enhance Jordan’s
standing at both the regional and international levels.”

The JCD’s Trade and Logistics Performance Gateway project is a
“pioneering model for digital transformation in the trade sector.”
//Petra// AG