Ashqar assures transport companies about phosphate production, exports

AMMAN — The Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) will increase its production and exports in the coming months, JPMC  Chief Executive Officer Shafiq Ashqar told representatives of cement and phosphate transporting companies during a meeting. He said JPMC plans to increase exports to consuming markets and allied companies in Indonesia. Ashqar noted that these plans would benefit JPMC and the transport companies. Participants at the meeting discussed obstacles facing the sector and the importance of land transport in sustaining the phosphate industry.