Amman, May 31 (Petra) — Minister of Transport, Nidal Katamine, on
Sunday visited the Jordan Maritime Commission (JMC) and the Land
Transport Regulatory Commission (LTRC)’s branch office in the
governorate of Aqaba to review operations, milestones, and
challenges, the ministry said in a statement.

The visit aimed to assess development plans designed to boost the
efficiency of the national transport network and upgrade public
services, the statement added.

During his tour, Katamine emphasized the vital role transport
institutions play in supporting the national economy and
strengthening Jordan’s competitiveness as a regional logistics hub.
He stressed the need to pursue ongoing modernization efforts in
alignment with the goals of the country’s Economic Modernization
Vision.

At the JMC, the minister reviewed key development projects and
programs, praising efforts that have advanced maritime operations and
corporate performance. Katamine also honored Omar Al-Dabbas upon the
conclusion of his tenure as the commission’s director general,
commending his contributions to the development of the maritime
sector and to elevating the commission’s national and regional
standing.

During his visit to the LTRC office, the minister examined the main
challenges facing public transport in the region. He was briefed on
achievements and plans to upgrade services, enhance existing routes,
and introduce new ones to meet the needs of residents and visitors.

Katamine met with several service users and transport operators to
discuss their demands and asked officials to review and address them
through the approved channels.

The minister stressed the importance of strengthening coordination
and integration among various stakeholders to establish Aqaba as a
leading model for public transport that could be replicated across
other Jordanian governorates.

He underscored the ministry’s commitment to automating public
transport services by deploying surveillance camera networks,
electronic vehicle tracking systems, and electronic payment gateways
to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.

//Petra// AF