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JOAQJ Aqaba Port
Aqaba Port is the seaport of Aqaba, in the city of Aqabain Jordan. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is JOAQJ.

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Port Code

JOAQJ

Name

Aqaba

Country / Region

Jordan

City

Aqaba

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

29.5198750

Longitude

34.9927900

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Aqaba Port · UN/LOCODE: JOAQJ · Aqaba, Jordan · Gulf of Aqaba

Aqaba is Jordan’s only seaport and a strategic gateway for the country’s import and export supply chains. The port is positioned at the southern tip of Jordan on the northeastern shore of the Gulf of Aqaba, in a narrow coastal corridor between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Its operating structure includes a main port zone, a dedicated container port zone and an industrial port zone. The reference port record identifies approximately 17 million tonnes of annual cargo and 587,500 TEU, with general cargo, grain, phosphate-related exports, machinery, building materials and industrial cargo among the principal flows. Our service team uses Aqaba as the primary maritime entry point for Jordan-bound cargo, while treating inland delivery, customs documentation, cargo classification and carrier-confirmed schedules as key planning variables.

Port code	JOAQJ	Coordinates	29.519875, 34.992790
Port zones	Main, container and industrial areas	Maximum vessel figures in supplied record	369 m length · 14.7 m draught · 156,198 t DWT

Key Highlights

Single national maritime gateway: most Jordan-bound ocean cargo must be planned through Aqaba, making documentation and inland release coordination especially important.
Multi-purpose port profile: containerized cargo, general cargo, grain, roll-on/roll-off, phosphate exports and industrial products are handled across different operating zones.
Compact regional geography: the port’s location near Eilat and the Saudi border supports regional connectivity, but cross-border routing must not be assumed as a substitute for Jordan customs clearance.
Inland delivery is a material cost driver: consignee location, border procedures, truck availability and customs status can affect the final landed schedule more than ocean sailing time.
Schedule variability: transshipment, vessel allocation, port working arrangements and cargo inspection requirements should be confirmed shipment by shipment.

Facilities & Services

Container operations: the supplied port record describes a container port zone approximately 5 km south of the main port area, with seven berths and a combined quay length of about 1,000 m. Terminal acceptance, equipment allocation and cut-off times should be reconfirmed with the booked carrier or terminal.
Main port operations: the main zone includes facilities for general cargo, grain, phosphate exports, roll-on/roll-off and lighter-related activities.
Industrial cargo: the industrial port zone, described as approximately 18 km south of the main port area, serves oil, timber and other industrial products. Cargo-specific handling approval may be required.
Yard and inspection coordination: container release, customs inspection, scanning, seal control and empty-equipment arrangements are normally coordinated through the terminal, carrier, customs broker and trucking provider.
Inland distribution: road haulage is central to Jordan delivery planning. Our service team arranges port pickup and inland transport subject to customs release, truck capacity, cargo dimensions and destination access conditions.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical trade structure: cargo from Asia, Europe, the Mediterranean and other regions may reach Aqaba by direct call or transshipment, depending on the carrier’s current network and equipment plan.
Transshipment exposure: where no suitable direct sailing is available, the connection point, feeder window, port congestion and equipment repositioning can materially change the overall transit time.
Jordan inland leg: the ocean transit is only one part of the schedule; customs filing, inspection selection, port release, truck dispatch and final-destination access must be included in the delivery plan.
Planning rule: our service team provides a carrier-confirmed sailing and transit estimate after receiving origin, destination, commodity, container type and required delivery date. Published schedules are indicative and must be reconfirmed before booking.

Do not use a generic Red Sea transit assumption for a critical shipment. Confirm transshipment port, cargo roll-over policy, documentation cut-off, terminal cut-off and inland delivery lead time in the booking confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Jordan’s domestic market, including Amman and industrial and commercial centres connected by road from Aqaba, is the principal destination area for imports.
Export base: the port supports Jordanian exports such as phosphate-related cargo, tar products, cement and fruit, subject to commodity-specific terminal and export requirements.
Import profile: general cargo, construction materials, grain, machinery and industrial inputs are common planning categories identified in the supplied port record.
Project and oversized cargo: machinery, steel, timber and other out-of-gauge cargo require early review of lifting points, packing dimensions, road restrictions, permits and final-site access.
Food and agricultural cargo: grain, fruit and other controlled commodities may require health, phytosanitary, quality or temperature-control documentation according to the commodity and Jordanian import regime.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: obtain the carrier’s confirmed SI cut-off, VGM deadline, port gate cut-off, hazardous cargo submission deadline and empty-container pickup instructions. These times can vary by vessel, terminal and cargo type.
Accurate cargo declaration: provide HS code, commercial description, package count, gross weight, dimensions, country of origin, consignee details and end-use information before booking. Avoid vague descriptions such as “parts” or “general goods.”
Dangerous goods: submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and container packing certificate. Acceptance depends on carrier, terminal and applicable Jordanian controls.
Customs and inspection: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading data, certificate of origin and any commodity permits should be consistent. If selected for inspection, release timing may extend beyond the planned terminal availability window.
Inland delivery: confirm consignee customs capability, delivery address, truck type, axle or access restrictions, unloading equipment and whether a bonded movement is required before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Book with complete cargo data: send commodity, HS code, weight, dimensions, container preference and final destination to our service team before rate and space confirmation.
Protect against rolled cargo: for time-sensitive shipments, request the full routing, transshipment point, free-time terms and roll-over handling in writing rather than relying only on a port-to-port transit indication.
Prepare the inland leg early: align customs broker, consignee documents and trucking capacity before vessel arrival; this reduces storage, demurrage and unproductive truck waiting risk.
Use suitable packing: machinery and industrial cargo should be secured for sea motion and road vibration, with visible lifting marks, centre-of-gravity information and moisture protection where required.
Evaluate alternatives carefully: for urgent or specialized cargo, our team can compare different carrier routings, transshipment options or multimodal plans, subject to current service availability and border requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Aqaba the correct seaport for imports to Jordan?: For ocean freight destined for Jordan, Aqaba is the country’s only seaport and is normally the principal maritime gateway. Our team will still verify the final delivery route, customs status and any special border or inland requirements.
2. Can I rely on a fixed transit time to Aqaba?: No. Transit depends on origin, carrier routing, direct or transshipment service, vessel connection, terminal conditions and inland clearance. We quote an indicative schedule first and reconfirm the operational timetable before shipment.
3. What documents are usually needed for clearance?: A commercial invoice, packing list, transport document and consistent cargo data are normally required. Certificates of origin, import licences, health or phytosanitary documents and other permits may apply according to the commodity and consignee.
4. What should be checked before shipping dangerous goods?: Provide the complete DG declaration, SDS and packing information before booking. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be obtained before the container is delivered to the port; late classification changes can cause rejection or rebooking.
5. How can demurrage and storage risk be reduced?: Arrange customs documents, inspection support, inland trucking and unloading capability before arrival. Our service team also checks the applicable free-time terms and coordinates exceptions with the carrier, broker and consignee.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, zone descriptions and operating figures presented above are based primarily on the supplied JOAQJ port reference record. Maximum vessel dimensions, cargo mix, vessel-call profile and annual volume figures are reproduced only within the limits of that supplied record; current operational conditions, schedules, cut-offs, tariffs, free time and regulatory requirements must be confirmed for each shipment.

For official cross-checking of port-development and national maritime information, our service team refers users to adc.jo. Customs-related procedures and import-control confirmation should be checked with customs.gov.jo. Carrier and terminal instructions remain the controlling source for booking acceptance, vessel schedule, dangerous-goods approval, gate deadlines and cargo release.

Last operational confirmation: obtain shipment-specific confirmation before booking, cargo delivery, vessel arrival and inland dispatch.