- Jordan’s Public Works Ministry and Customs Department discussed infrastructure projects to modernize border facilities.
- A new customs escort facility in Azraq is ready for tender issuance this month.
- Projects include new customs escort buildings in Wadi Al Yutum and Al Sultaniah.
- Plans for a secure truck lane for hazardous materials at the Omari border crossing were discussed.
- The “Drive Thru” initiative aims to streamline customs procedures with unified service windows.
- Operational challenges at the Omari border crossing, processing 1,000 trucks daily, were addressed.
- Upcoming improvements include an “escorted convoys” system and a pre-clearance system for goods.
- These projects are part of Jordan’s strategy for customs modernization and electronic integration.
- The government is committed to transforming border crossings into smart, efficient systems.
Source: zawya.com
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