How Jordan UN/LOCODEs are structured
Jordan uses the JO country prefix followed by a three-character location identifier. The indexed examples are JOAQA, JOAQJ and JOAMM.
Seaports in Jordan: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Jordan has 3 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, with Aqaba serving as the country's principal maritime gateway to the Red Sea and regional supply chains.
Explore Jordan port codes, maritime access points, inland logistics locations and indicative trade-lane information for 2026 planning.
Jordan Port Overview
Jordan is a largely land-based market with one principal maritime gateway at Aqaba. The Ecer Freight database separates indexed coverage from official national and port-level operating statistics.
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Jordan ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
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National maritime freight volume, 2025; YoY change not publicly consolidated
MOT 2025 statistical scope
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Aqaba container throughput, 2025; comparable public YoY figure not confirmed
Aqaba port-sector public data review
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National commercial berth count, 2025; YoY change not publicly consolidated
MOT 2025 statistical scope
How many seaports does Jordan have?
Jordan has 3 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its November 2026 database snapshot. This indexed count is not the same as a national legal or administrative port count.
What is Jordan's largest maritime gateway?
Aqaba is Jordan's principal and busiest maritime gateway. The database includes Aqaba under the UN/LOCODEs JOAQA and JOAQJ for city-level and terminal-related records.
Which area handles Jordan's main seaborne cargo?
The Aqaba area handles Jordan's main seaborne cargo flows, while Amman, represented by JOAMM in the indexed sample, functions as an inland commercial and distribution centre rather than a seaport.
Top Jordan Ports by Indexed Coverage
The table lists the Jordan records available in the Ecer Freight sample. No comparable, independently verified 2025 port-level TEU and year-on-year series was confirmed for these records, so rank, throughput and YoY fields are shown together as unavailable rather than estimated.
Indexed Jordan port and logistics records, with 2025 public throughput status
Jordan Port Regions and Logistics Clusters
Aqaba Maritime Gateway
Aqaba is Jordan's only direct maritime access point and supports container, breakbulk, project, bulk and vehicle-related cargo flows subject to terminal assignment.
Indexed Aqaba records
Amman Inland Logistics Area
Amman is an inland commercial centre linked to Aqaba by road and other surface transport. It should not be treated as a seaport when planning ocean freight.
Indexed inland logistics record
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | JOAMM | Amman / — | Inland distribution, customs and cargo origin/destination market |
Jordan Port Codes and UN/LOCODE Guide
City-level and terminal-level records
Multiple records can relate to the same city or operational area. Aqaba appears as both JOAQA and JOAQJ in the Ecer Freight sample, so the exact code should be matched to the booking, terminal or customs instruction.
How to verify a code
Verify the location name, country prefix and operational purpose against the UNECE reference framework and the current listings on the Ecer Freight port directory.
Shipping from Jordan: Main Trade Lanes
Jordan's ocean freight generally begins or ends through Aqaba, with onward inland movement to Amman and other domestic markets. Transit times are indicative and subject to vessel schedules, transshipment, customs and cargo type.
Jordan to East Asia
Containerized imports and exports can connect Aqaba with major East Asian hubs through direct or transshipment services.
Jordan to Europe
Aqaba provides a Red Sea connection for European cargo, commonly involving Mediterranean or regional transshipment arrangements.
Jordan to the Indian Subcontinent
Trade between Jordan and South Asia can use Red Sea and Arabian Sea services, with routing dependent on the carrier network.
Jordan to the Gulf and regional markets
Regional cargo may combine Aqaba ocean services with feeder, road and inland distribution connections into Gulf and Levant markets.
Jordan Port Data Methodology and Sources
The page distinguishes Ecer Freight's indexed location coverage from official throughput, berth and national transport statistics. Figures are shown only where a reliable, comparable public basis is available.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party database snapshot of 3 Jordan port and terminal records, reviewed in Nov 2026.
- UNECE — UN/LOCODE framework and location-code reference context.
- Jordan Ministry of Transport — national transport policy and official transport-statistics context, where published.
- Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority — Aqaba regional, logistics and economic-zone context.
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency — maritime location and navigational reference context.
Jordan Port FAQ
How many seaports does Jordan have?
Jordan has 3 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the November 2026 database snapshot. The figure represents indexed coverage and should not be read as a definitive national legal port count.
What is the main port in Jordan?
Aqaba is Jordan's principal maritime gateway. Ecer Freight records Aqaba under JOAQA and JOAQJ, which may represent different city-level or terminal-related location records.
Is Amman a seaport?
No. Amman is an inland commercial and distribution centre. JOAMM is included as an inland logistics location in the indexed sample and should not replace Aqaba as the ocean-port location.
What do Jordan port codes beginning with JO mean?
JO is the Jordan country prefix in the UN/LOCODE system. The remaining three characters identify the location record, such as JOAQA, JOAQJ or JOAMM.
Which Jordan region handles most seaborne cargo?
The Aqaba maritime area handles Jordan's main seaborne cargo flows. Cargo for Amman and other inland markets normally requires onward surface transport from Aqaba.
How current are the Jordan port figures?
The Ecer Freight indexed count is based on the Nov 2026 snapshot. Official operating statistics are reviewed against the latest available publications, with 2025 used as the most recent complete statistical year where applicable.
How can a shipper request a Jordan freight quote?
A shipper can request an FCL or LCL quotation using the freight-rate services linked on this page. Final pricing depends on cargo details, origin, destination, equipment, sailing schedule, customs requirements and inland delivery.
Editorial note: Jordan port-code coverage is maintained from the Ecer Freight database and reviewed quarterly. Public maritime, transport and location references are checked against available official or authoritative sources; port-level throughput and YoY figures are not presented where a comparable verified 2025 series is unavailable.
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