Jordan’s Customs Clearance and Freight Transport Companies Association announced that companies operating in the sector processed 919,470 customs declarations during the first 10 months of this year, completing the required procedures at customs centres and border crossings across the Kingdom.
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Statistical data compiled by the association showed that the declarations were distributed as follows: 319,027 imports for the domestic market, 159,960 export declarations, 18,356 re-export declarations, 29,650 temporary admission declarations, and 318,128 transit declarations for goods passing through Jordanian territory.
The declarations were processed at various customs and border centres across the country. Aqaba Customs Directorate, which includes Aqaba Customs, passenger vessels, Al-Durra and Wadi Araba, topped the list with 208,778 declarations.
It was followed by Omari Customs, which links Jordan with Saudi Arabia, with 197,262 declarations; and the Zizia Customs Clearance Airport and Al-Mashta Free Zone at the airport, with 143,000 declarations.
Amman, Sahab and Al-Raqeem Customs recorded 119,558 declarations, followed by Jaber Customs, which connects Jordan with Syria, with 80,239; Zarqa Free Zone Customs for goods and vehicles, with 56,384; the E-Commerce Customs Centre, with 39,531; Karameh Customs, with 18,304; and Mudawara Customs, with 12,429. The remaining declarations were distributed among other customs and border centres across the Kingdom.
According to official figures cited by the association, 497 vessels arrived at Aqaba Container Terminal during the same period, compared with 496 vessels during the corresponding period in 2025.
Cargo handling at the terminal reached 896,290 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), compared with 827,140 TEUs during the same period last year, marking an increase of 8%.
The number of loaded inbound containers reached 466,875, up from 416,211 during the corresponding period last year, an increase of 12%. Meanwhile, loaded outbound containers totalled 87,535, compared with 94,600 during the same period in 2025.
The association's figures also showed that 1,430 vessels arrived at Aqaba's main ports and completed unloading during the first 10 months of the year, compared with 1,333 vessels last year, an increase of 97 vessels.
Of these, 350 vessels called at the main port, compared with 334 last year, an increase of 16. The oil and gas port received 142 vessels, up from 104, while the passenger port received 938 vessels, compared with 895 during the same period last year.
Total cargo handling at Aqaba's main ports reached 12.386 million tonnes during the first 10 months of this year, compared with 8.494 million tonnes during the corresponding period last year, representing an increase of 46%. The total covered operations at the main port, the oil and gas port, and the passenger terminal.
The association also reported that the highest number of freight movements across land border crossings and customs centres was recorded along the Aqaba route, with 790,400 movements. Omari Customs followed with 508,381 movements, then Jaber Customs with 417,724, and Karameh Customs with 379,296. The remaining centres recorded varying figures.
Meanwhile, 68,333 vehicles were handled through the Zarqa Free Zone during the same period. Of these, 27,185 entered the domestic market, including 6,737 petrol-powered vehicles, 4,622 diesel vehicles, 6,724 hybrids and 9,102 electric vehicles. A further 41,148 vehicles were exported outside the Kingdom.
The association's president, Dhaifallah Abu Aqoula, said Aqaba Port had become a highly attractive logistics gateway, not only for importing various types of goods into Jordan but also for serving the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, positioning Jordan as a regional distribution hub.
He praised the government's package of decisions to reduce fees and facilitate the movement of goods through customs centres, as well as other measures related to Aqaba Port and transport and shipping operations.
He said these measures had benefited the sector, reduced costs for traders and importers, and strengthened the competitiveness of Jordan's trade corridor compared with other regional routes.
Abu Aqoula added that the figures and statistics clearly demonstrated the scale of operations and the significant achievements of the Jordan Customs Department and the port system, reflecting Jordan's steady progress towards strengthening its position as a regional logistics hub.
He commended the efforts of the Jordan Customs Department, highlighting the high levels of professionalism and efficiency demonstrated by its staff in managing the movement of incoming and outgoing goods.
He also noted that the directives issued by Customs Director General Major General Ahmad Al-Akaleek to simplify procedures, automate transactions, reduce clearance times, unify the single-window system, and ensure the swift and accurate completion of transactions reflected genuine cooperation and integration among the various institutions operating in the sector.
Abu Aqoula further praised the role of security agencies operating at border crossings and ports, saying that carefully designed security facilitation measures, faster inspection procedures without compromising security and safety requirements, and ongoing cooperation with the association and clearance and transport companies had significantly improved the flow of trucks and goods while safeguarding national security and resources.
He also highlighted the efforts of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, Aqaba Development Corporation, and the management of the main port and Aqaba Container Terminal.
He said the facilities provided by the authority, including infrastructure development, modernised cargo-handling systems, improved berth efficiency, streamlined entry and exit procedures, and lower operating costs, had helped transform Aqaba's ports into an integrated system operating around the clock to international standards.
Abu Aqoula said the customs clearance, freight transport and logistics sector had demonstrated its ability to shoulder its national responsibilities in loading, handling and transporting goods arriving through ports and border crossings, whether destined for the domestic market or neighbouring countries under transit arrangements.
He noted that the number of trucks handled at border centres and ports was substantial, while the movement of goods continued to flow smoothly and efficiently.
He stressed that the customs clearance, freight transport and logistics sectors were essential pillars in achieving the objectives of Jordan's Economic Modernisation Vision by supporting trade and facilitating the movement of goods between Jordan and neighbouring countries.
He also underscored the importance of continued coordination and partnership between the public and private sectors to address any challenges arising at customs centres, border crossings and ports.
The association, he said, is an active partner of the relevant government institutions, adding that this cooperation is key to the success of the entire system.
Abu Aqoula reiterated his appreciation for the efforts of the Jordan Customs Department, the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, the management of the main port and Aqaba Container Terminal, and security agencies operating at border crossings and ports.
He said these efforts were part of a broader national drive to consolidate Aqaba's and Jordan's positions as a regional logistics hub and distribution centre serving Arab, regional and international markets.
The Customs Clearance and Freight Transport Companies Association was established in 1982 and is registered with the Ministry of Labour. It aims to serve the sector, address challenges facing its workforce, and improve professional standards and staff efficiency.
Jordan currently has 467 licensed customs clearance companies, operating approximately 2,000 branches across customs centres and border crossings throughout the Kingdom. The sector provides around 10,000 jobs for Jordanians, including employees at customs centres and administrative offices.
Source: Al Mamlaka TV
