Harald Nijhof has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Jordan’s Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), the gateway for import and export cargo trading between the Levant region and the rest of the world.
Harald Nijhof will succeed Soren Jensen, who has led ACT, which is part of Maersk-owned APM Terminals, for the previous two years.
Nijhof has experience in the maritime industry bringing over 30 years of expertise. His global experience includes positions in the United Kingdom, India, Denmark, Spain, Singapore, and South Africa.
Commenting on his appointment, Nijhof said, “Together, we will strive to achieve new milestones in our aspirations of becoming a green trade hub for Jordan. We will focus on delivering an unparalleled port experience, fostering community prosperity in Aqaba and its surroundings, and further solidifying ACT’s position as the leading trade hub in the Levant region and beyond.”
