Shipping from Turkey to Jordan — Freight Cost & Transit Times
A standard 40ft container from Istanbul (Ambarli) to Aqaba costs approximately US$1,900 (range $1,672–$2,185) with a total sea transit of 14 days and typical door-to-door lead time of 21–25 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) | $1,672 – $2,185 |
| 20ft container (low–high) | $1,087 – $1,420 |
| Origin ports | Istanbul (Ambarli), Mersin, Izmir |
| Destination ports | Aqaba |
| Major carriers | MSC, Arkas, CMA CGM, Turkon |
| 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 — Turkey to Jordan
| Departure port | 40ft (USD) | 20ft (USD) | Sea transit (days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul (Ambarli) | $1,900 | $1,235 | 14 |
| Mersin | $1,767 | $1,149 | 14 |
| Izmir | $1,843 | $1,198 | 14 |
Rates differ by loading port because of terminal handling and inland positioning costs in Turkey.
Freight cost comparison — most requested lanes into Jordan
Indicative 40ft container freight into Jordan across the lanes importers request most often. The Turkey 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 Turkey → Jordan
Spring and autumn are the steadiest windows; book early ahead of Ramadan and Eid demand in the Gulf.
What moves on the Turkey → Jordan lane
Turkey supplies steel, construction materials, processed food and polymers into the Gulf, moving via Mersin, Izmir and Ambarli either through Suez or on Ro-Ro/short-sea services.
Mediterranean services via Suez, plus land-bridge and Ro-Ro options for time-critical or project 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.
Commodities commonly imported from Turkey
Arrival ports in Jordan
Other origins shipping to Jordan
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Major ports & entry gateways
- Port Said (Egypt)
- Sokhna (Egypt)
- Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates)
- Khalifa Port (United Arab Emirates)
- Port Rashid (United Arab Emirates)
- Jeddah Islamic Port (Saudi Arabia)
- King Abdulaziz Port (Saudi Arabia)
- Jubail (Saudi Arabia)
- Sohar (Oman)
- Salalah (Oman)
- Sultan Qaboos (Oman)
- Hamad Port (Qatar)
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