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JOAQA
Aqaba Port
Aqaba Port is the major seaport of Aqaba, in the city of Aqabain Jordan. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is JOAQA.
Aqaba Port is the major seaport of Aqaba, in the city of Aqabain Jordan. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is JOAQA.
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Port Code
Name
Aqaba
Country / Region
City
Sea Routes
Middle East
Type
Main Port
Est. Unit Price
$37/m³
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Port Overview
Aqaba Port | UN/LOCODE: JOAQA | Aqaba, Jordan
Aqaba is Jordan’s principal maritime gateway on the Red Sea and the country’s only seaport. It supports containerized imports and exports, project cargo, general cargo and regional supply-chain flows connected with Jordan’s inland market. For international freight, the port is commonly used as the sea leg for cargo moving to or from Amman and other Jordanian destinations, with inland transport arranged by road. Our service team can coordinate booking, documentation, customs communication and final delivery, while actual vessel routing, terminal allocation, sailing schedules and cargo release remain subject to carrier and port confirmation.
Key Highlights
National gateway
JOAQA is the principal sea gateway for Jordan, linking ocean transport with inland consumption and distribution markets.
Red Sea positioning
Shipments may connect through Red Sea and wider global services, with routing determined by the selected carrier and current network plan.
Road-led hinterland
Inland delivery planning normally depends on trucking capacity, border or checkpoint procedures, consignee location and cargo release timing.
Mixed cargo profile
Containerized cargo is handled alongside general, bulk or project-related shipments; equipment and handling arrangements should be confirmed before booking.
Platform reference
Our current port records show three FCL service entries and five LCL service entries for JOAQA. Availability, rates and schedules require case-by-case confirmation.
Facilities & Services
Container handling
Containerized import, export and transshipment-related operations may be arranged through the applicable terminal and carrier service. Equipment type, availability and terminal procedures must be checked before cargo cut-off.
General and project cargo
Breakbulk, oversized and project shipments require advance review of dimensions, gross weight, lifting points, stowage method and discharge arrangements.
Consolidation and deconsolidation
Our team can arrange LCL consolidation or destination deconsolidation subject to commodity, packaging, documentation and warehouse acceptance requirements.
Customs and inspection coordination
Documentation review, customs communication and inspection coordination can be handled as part of the forwarding process. Release depends on Jordanian authorities and the completeness of the entry file.
Inland trucking
Road transport is central to distribution from Aqaba to inland Jordan. Vehicle type, delivery appointment, route restrictions and cargo security should be confirmed before dispatch.
Warehousing and temporary holding
Storage or cargo holding may be required when customs clearance, inspection, consignee readiness or delivery scheduling is not synchronized with vessel discharge.
Routes & Transit Times
| Planning area | Operational guidance |
|---|---|
| Asia–Aqaba | Shipments commonly require carrier-network planning through the Red Sea and may involve a transshipment point. The final routing and port pair must be verified against the booking confirmation. |
| Europe–Aqaba | Routing depends on the carrier’s current service pattern, equipment positioning and vessel connections. Our team will compare available options rather than assume a direct service. |
| Regional Red Sea flows | Regional cargo may be arranged by direct or connecting services where available, subject to vessel schedule, port rotation and cargo acceptance. |
| Transit-time control | Actual transit time can be affected by transshipment connection, blank sailing, port congestion, customs inspection, documentation discrepancy, weather and inland trucking availability. Any estimate should be treated as indicative. |
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Primary hinterland
The immediate market is Aqaba, while road distribution commonly extends toward Amman and other Jordanian commercial and industrial centers.
Import cargo
Typical forwarding enquiries include consumer goods, machinery, industrial inputs, building materials, electrical products and packaged commercial cargo, subject to customs classification and import controls.
Export and regional cargo
Containerized manufactured products, minerals, agricultural or processed goods may move through the port depending on shipper profile, commodity regulations and carrier acceptance.
Special handling cargo
Hazardous, temperature-sensitive, oversized or high-value cargo needs pre-approval, suitable equipment, compliant packing and a delivery plan before space is requested.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Carrier booking cut-off, documentation cut-off, VGM submission, terminal receiving window and actual gate-in deadline may differ. Our service team should obtain the confirmed cut-off from the nominated carrier and terminal before dispatching cargo.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and compliant declaration before booking. Acceptance, segregation and equipment approval must be confirmed in writing.
- Customs file: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, certificate of origin, import permits and commodity-specific documents should match in description, quantity, weight and value. HS classification and duty treatment should be confirmed by the importer or licensed customs representative.
- Inspection and delivery: Customs or security inspection can delay release. Do not schedule final delivery solely from the vessel ETA; coordinate release status, truck availability, consignee receiving hours and any storage exposure first.
For controlled commodities, vehicles, pharmaceuticals, food products, chemicals and project cargo, our team will request the cargo profile and consignee details before confirming an executable routing.
Shipping Tips
Book with a complete cargo profile
Send commodity description, HS code, packages, dimensions, gross weight, container requirement, DG status and final delivery location together. This reduces re-quotation and approval delays.
Build schedule margin
Allow contingency for transshipment connections, blank sailings, customs inspection and inland delivery. For urgent cargo, ask our team to compare available routings and connection risks.
Prepare robust packaging
Use export-grade packing suitable for sea transport, container handling and possible inspection. Mark packages consistently with the packing list and shipping instructions.
Plan a fallback
Where schedule certainty is critical, evaluate alternate carrier routings, different loading ports, split shipments or air freight for priority components. Feasibility depends on current quotations and acceptance rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which inland destinations can be arranged from Aqaba?
- Our service team can quote road delivery to Aqaba, Amman and other Jordanian destinations after checking the consignee address, cargo type, vehicle requirement and customs release arrangement. Final delivery coverage is subject to carrier and trucking confirmation.
- Can you guarantee a direct sailing to Aqaba?
- No. Service patterns change by carrier, season, equipment position and network adjustment. We will confirm whether the available option is direct or involves transshipment before booking.
- What information is required for an LCL quotation?
- Provide cargo description, number of packages, dimensions, gross weight, pickup address, destination delivery address, cargo value and any DG or temperature-control requirement. Consolidation acceptance and destination charges must be checked for the specific shipment.
- How should dangerous goods be handled?
- Send the SDS and complete DG particulars before space confirmation. The carrier or terminal may request additional declarations, packaging evidence or approval; cargo must not be delivered before acceptance is confirmed.
- Why can delivery be later than the vessel discharge date?
- Discharge does not equal customs release. Documentation review, inspection, duty or permit processing, truck scheduling and consignee receiving arrangements can all affect final delivery timing.
Data Sources & Provenance
The port code, name, country, city, regional classification and platform service-record counts on this page are based on the supplied JOAQA port record. Operational descriptions are professional planning guidance and are not a substitute for a carrier booking confirmation, terminal instruction or customs ruling.
- Port and national gateway verification: apc.com.jo
- Jordan customs and import compliance reference: customs.gov.jo
- Aqaba economic-zone and investment context: aseza.jo
Schedules, terminal cut-offs, rates, equipment availability, customs requirements, inspections, storage exposure and inland delivery conditions are time-sensitive. Our service team will revalidate these items against the shipment, carrier and competent authority before execution.