The New Port of Aqaba is one of Jordan's national infrastructure priorities and will constitute a major element of the country's long-term economic growth, as it is part of its sole maritime gateway and a key component of ASEZ's emerging positioning as a leading multi-modal logistical trade gateway for the Levant region on the Red Sea. The new port covers an area of approximately 600 Donum, and the on hand prject (Phase II) includes providing extension and expansion of phase I works to include: