Container shipping from Turkey to Jordan
We buy your goods from Turkish factories and Istanbul's markets, check them and ship them to Jordan by sea to Aqaba, or by road via Syria, crossing at Cilvegözü and Nasib – Jaber. Here are the route, the time it takes, the papers Jordan asks for, and its duties.
- By sea from Turkey3–9 days
- By road, by truckTime confirmed with your quote
- Shared containerFrom one pallet
The route from Turkey to Jordan
Most of Türkiye's trade with Jordan goes by sea to Aqaba, through the Suez Canal. Since 2026 trucks can again drive through Syria to Jordan.
From Mersin, Aliağa in İzmir and Ambarlı in Istanbul to Aqaba. A full container just for you, or space in a shared one.
About 3 days from Mersin and about 9 from Istanbul.
3–9 daysTurkish trucks enter Syria at Cilvegözü or Öncüpınar, cross it in transit and enter Jordan at Nasib – Jaber. The road reopened in 2026; the sea is still the main route.
Time confirmed with your quoteFor samples and urgent, light orders.
3–7 daysTimes are approximate, port to port or border to border, and don't include customs clearance.
Which container fits your goods?
Enter one carton's size and weight and how many cartons you have. We show the volume, the weight and how many cartons each way of shipping takes. The price comes in your quote.
One carton
120 cartons · 11.5 m³ · 2,160 kg
By air you'd be charged for 2,160 kg: the larger of the real weight and the volume weight (volume ÷ 6000).
Usually the best fit: a shared container. You pay only for 11.5 m³.
| Way to ship | Inside size | Max load | Your cartons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared container | You pay for the space you use | — | You pay for 11.5 m³ |
| 20 ft container | 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m · 33.2 m³ | 25 t | All 120 fit35% full |
| 40 ft container | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m · 67.7 m³ | 27.6 t | All 120 fit17% full |
| 40 ft high cube | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.70 m · 76.4 m³ | 28.5 t | All 120 fit15% full |
| 13.6 m truck | 13.6 × 2.45 × 2.70 m · about 90 m³ | about 24 t | All 120 fit13% full |
Sizes are typical and vary a little from one container or trailer to another, and some countries allow less weight on their roads. We work out the exact loading with your quote.
Papers: what we prepare and what Jordan asks for
We prepare in Turkey
- Commercial invoiceEvery model, its quantity and price.
- Packing listWhat is in each carton, its weight and size, from the inspection.
- Certificate of originShows the goods are Turkish and goes with the pre-arrival declaration. Jordan doesn't ask for legalised invoices.
What Jordan asks of you
- Pre-arrival declarationYour customs broker files it in Jordan's customs system at least 72 hours before the ship arrives, with the invoice and proof of origin.Official site
- JSMO conformityGoods under Jordanian technical rules, such as electrical goods, building materials, toys, cosmetics, food and textiles, must meet the standards of the Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization and may need a certificate of conformity before shipping.Official site
- JFDA approvalThe Jordan Food and Drug Administration tests and approves food and medicines; cosmetics need its approval to be imported.Official site
Trade agreement and duties
The free trade agreement between Türkiye and Jordan was cancelled in November 2018, so normal duties apply. Since 2022 most imports into Jordan pay 0% or 5%; some goods made in Jordan pay 15% or 25%.
Before you order goods for Jordan
- Every label must be in Arabic (an Arabic sticker is accepted), with the maker, weight, lot number, expiry date, origin and importer. Mark the goods 'Made in Türkiye'.
- Jordan's labs can test almost any product at the border, and food is sampled at random.
- By road, the time depends on the border crossings, so we confirm the route and the time with your quote.
How we ship your order to Jordan
Send your request
The goods and the quantity, through the form below or on WhatsApp.
We send offers and samples
Supplier prices and photos of the goods, and samples if you ask.
We check and combine
We count the pieces, look for faults, measure and weigh the cartons, and send you a report with photos and video.
See an example reportWe ship it to Jordan
And we send you the papers before the goods arrive, so your customs broker can start.
Questions about shipping goods to Jordan
How long does shipping from Turkey to Jordan take?
By sea: 3–9 days. By road: a time we confirm with your quote. By air: 3–7 days, for samples and urgent orders. Customs clearance in Jordan comes on top.
Can I ship in a shared container?
Yes. A shared container starts from one pallet, and you pay for the space your goods take. Try the container tool on this page to see your goods' volume.
What papers does Jordan ask for?
A pre-arrival declaration filed by your customs broker 72 hours before the ship arrives, JSMO conformity for regulated goods, and JFDA approval for food, medicines and cosmetics. We prepare the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin.
Who clears the goods in Jordan?
You or your customs broker in Jordan. We prepare the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin and send them before the goods arrive; the duties are paid in Jordan.
Can you combine goods from several suppliers into one shipment?
Yes. We receive the goods from every supplier at our Istanbul warehouse, check them and put them together in one shipment to Jordan.
Get a quote for your shipment to Jordan
The quote is free, with no obligation. It comes itemised: the price of the goods, our service fee and the shipping, each on its own line.
