January 22, 2025
His Excellency Dr. Abdul Salam Hameed, the Minister of Transport, chaired a meeting today 22 January 2025, at Aden Container Terminal, attended by Captain Ali Al-Subhi, the Deputy Minister of Transport. Dr. Mohammed Alawi Amzerbah, the Executive Chairman of YGAP, Chairman of Aden Port Development Company has welcomed the visit of the MOT and his companions to the Port of Aden.
The visit was also attended by Mr. Abdulhakim Al-Qubati, Head of Customs authority, Mr. Mohsen Qahtan, General Manager of the Free Zone Customs, and Brigadier Jamal Dayan, General Manager of the Free Zone Police. The meeting included several representatives from shipping lines, represented by the President and Vice President of the Shipping Chamber.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Minister of Transport welcomed all attendees, appreciating the effective role of the service system in the Port of Aden, and expressing his gratitude to the leadership of the Port of Aden for their efforts in improving operational and service performance, as evidenced by the appreciation and gratitude received from the shipping agents and global shipping companies operating in the Port Aden.
Dr. Mohammed Alawi Amzerbah thanked the Minister for his visit and support, highlighting the proactive steps taken by the Minister in transferring security inspection activities to the Port of Aden, abolishing pre-permits for importing certain types of cargo, and the numerous efforts to facilitate commercial movement through the Port of Aden.
The Minister listened to the ongoing issues and future plans to facilitate procedures that will support the next phase of activity, expected to see steady growth, especially given the port's strategic location on global trade routes.
The Customs Authority discussed the opening of several buildings and customs outlets at Port of Aden, which will facilitate trade movement and aim towards implementing single-window procedures to ease trade and streamline processes.
Brigadier Jamal Dayan, General Manager of the Free Zone Police, outlined the plans and field procedures carried out by the Free Zone Police to ensure security and readiness without interfering with the fluidity of commercial and service movements in the Port of Aden and the Free Zone Customs.
The Minister also heard from representatives of the Shipping Chamber, who expressed their deep gratitude for the opportunity of direct engagement and appreciated the management of Port of Aden for supporting ongoing improvement plans and the notable enhancement in service indicators at the port of Aden, encouraging shipping lines to engage with the Port of Aden given its capabilities.
Following the discussions, the Minister conducted an inspection tour of the container terminal yard and received explanations from Dr. Amzerbah about the services and commercial activities at the Port.
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