Shipping from Netherlands to Jordan — Freight Cost & Transit Times
A standard 40ft container from Rotterdam to Aqaba costs approximately US$3,038 (range $2,673–$3,494) with a total sea transit of 29 days and typical door-to-door lead time of 36–40 days including port handling and customs clearance. Jordan applies 5% customs duty and 16% VAT on imported goods.
Freight & duty summary
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| 40ft container (low–high) | $2,673 – $3,494 |
| 20ft container (low–high) | $1,738 – $2,271 |
| Origin ports | Rotterdam |
| Destination ports | Aqaba |
| Major carriers | Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd |
| Customs duty | 5% |
| VAT | 16% |
| FTA benefit | Standard MFN rates apply |
Indicative General Cargo rates; refreshed monthly by DocMakTrade's trade desk.
Departure port comparison — Netherlands to Jordan
| Departure port | 40ft (USD) | 20ft (USD) | Sea transit (days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | $3,038 | $1,975 | 29 |
Rates differ by loading port because of terminal handling and inland positioning costs in Netherlands.
Freight cost comparison — most requested lanes into Jordan
Indicative 40ft container freight into Jordan across the lanes importers request most often. The Netherlands lane is highlighted, so you can see instantly whether switching origin would materially change your ocean freight line item. Figures are the mid-point of each lane's assessed range and exclude duty, VAT and destination clearance.
- India → Jordan — $1,500 per 40ft container (indicative)
- Turkey → Jordan — $1,900 per 40ft container (indicative)
- China → Jordan — $2,200 per 40ft container (indicative)
- Vietnam → Jordan — $2,300 per 40ft container (indicative)
- South Korea → Jordan — $2,400 per 40ft container (indicative)
- Italy → Jordan — $2,900 per 40ft container (indicative)
- Netherlands → Jordan — $3,038 per 40ft container (indicative)
Documents and customs for Jordan
Documents usually required
- Commercial invoice (signed, showing HS codes and Incoterm)
- Packing list with gross/net weights and package marks
- Bill of lading (original, telex release or sea waybill)
- Certificate of origin (chamber-attested where requested)
- JSMO conformity requirements for regulated goods
Customs notes
- Sales tax (VAT) 16%. Aqaba Special Economic Zone offers reduced duties.
- Typical customs clearance at Aqaba: 2–5 working days once documents are complete.
- VAT base: CIF value plus duty; settlement currency JOD.
- Trade agreements recognised by Jordan: GAFTA, Jordan–US FTA, Jordan–EU Association.
Prepare the paperwork with the commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin makers, then check the full Jordan import guide.
Best time to ship Netherlands → Jordan
February–June is typically the steadiest window; August holidays and pre-Christmas peak can tighten North Europe space.
What moves on the Netherlands → Jordan lane
The Netherlands acts as Europe's consolidation hub: Rotterdam aggregates chemicals, food ingredients, dairy and re-exported machinery bound for the Gulf.
High-frequency Rotterdam departures; strong tank-container and IMO/DG capability for chemical cargo.
Jordan is served by Aqaba, its single sea gateway on the Red Sea, and also acts as a transit corridor for Levant-bound cargo.
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