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In 2012, the Ministry of Transport launched a medium-term national strategy, which seeks to modernize and upgrade the sector. In tandem, the Ministry initiated the Long-Term National Transport Strategy Project, which aims to integrate all transport subsectors, i.e. land, maritime, air, and rail through a long term transport strategy running until 2030. A long-term strategy was drafted in 2014 and focuses on five policy pillars: completing the existing networks and optimising the usage of these transport facilities; promoting private participation; heightening environmental protection; focussing on the regional transport dimension; and focussing on the participation of citizens. The second phase, which is expected to be completed in 2016, will provide a new model for the passenger and goods transportation sector.

A draft transport law is currently before Parliament. As at July 2015, the Transport Law No. 89 of 2003 and the Land Transport Regulatory Commission Law of 2011 are the main laws governing the sector. Under the provisions of these laws, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) is responsible for establishing the general land transport policy as well as proposing draft laws and regulations in coordination with Land Transport Regulatory Commission (LTRC). (...) 1.1. Under the provisions of the new regulatory framework:
• The MOT is responsible for:
o Developing and implementing policies that develop and sustain the transport sector;
o Enhancing the role of the private sector, attracting investment, and increasing the productivity of the transport sector; and
o Setting standards for safety, security and environmental conservation; and
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The Aqaba Port Corporation (APC) is a government body in charge of the maintenance, development and operation of the port as well as cargo handling. The APC is responsible for providing the following services:
• vessels alignment;
• water supply and waste disposal for vessels;
• goods stevedoring and storing of goods;
• handling of goods including counting, stocking, inspecting and weighing;
• the weighing and covering of trucks;
• leasing machinery, equipment, vehicles, providing workers and terminal facilities; and
• various safety measures including firefighting, oil pollution monitoring etc. and other services related to vessels, goods, passengers and vehicles in the port.