Aqaba Container Terminal | BIG | Bjarke Ingels Group

Born out of APM Terminal’s ambition to optimize and decarbonize the port and surrounding logistics, BIG has developed a spatial framework for the green transformation of Aqaba Container Terminal in Jordan. The framework envisions ports as once again becoming a center of urban life, that connects land and sea through growth and innovation. Local communities will be able to connect with industrial businesses through training centers and recreational spaces, transforming the grey parts of our cities into green hubs. 

The framework merges different strategic approaches at regional scale, starting from the terminal refurbishment, expanding to the logistics functions in the immediate surroundings, and lastly, connecting to the wider port’s community and natural environment.  

Within the Aqaba Container Terminal, the framework incorporates solar installations and canopies, which allow for zero-emission port functions and reliance on fully electrified cranes, vehicles and charging stations. Yard refurbishments with state-of-the-art technology provides efficient operations while creating comfortable spaces for workers.  

By relocating the custom facility closer to the port, the clearance process is optimized and directly linked to Aqaba’s Logistics Village – an area where trade opportunities will be offered to the wider economy by connecting with local businesses. Bringing together agents and shippers will ensure faster goods distribution, while training and innovation centers will develop Jordan’s next generation of logistics professionals.