Amman:Clearance and transport companies in Jordan processed 808,866 customs declarations in the first nine months of 2026, according to the Association of Owners of Clearance and Transport Companies (AOCTC).
According to Jordan News Agency, the declarations were handled across various customs and border centers in the Kingdom. The Aqaba Customs Directorate, which includes several key border crossings and customs centers, led the activity with 183,934 declarations.
Al-Omari Customs Center, which connects Jordan with Saudi Arabia, recorded 174,415 declarations, followed by the Airport Clearance Customs in Amman and Zizya with 123,456 declarations. Other significant centers included Amman Customs Center with 75,207 declarations and Jaber Customs Center, which connects Jordan with Syria, handling 67,470 declarations.
The Zarqa Free Zone Customs handled 48,856 declarations, while the E-Commerce Center Customs processed 35,037 declarations. Remaining declarations were processed by other customs and border centers throughout the Kingdom.
The AOCTC also reported an increase in activity at the Aqaba Container Terminal, with the handling volume reaching 786,949 TEUs, up 7% from the previous year. In addition, 1,274 ships docked at Aqaba's main ports during the same period, an increase of 8% compared to last year.
Total cargo handling volume at Aqaba's main ports reached 10,878,955 tonnes, marking a 48% increase. The highest volume of shipping movements was recorded at the Aqaba hub, followed by Al-Omari Customs Center and others.
Furthermore, 61,116 vehicles were processed through the Zarqa Free Zone, with 22,905 entering the local market and 38,211 exported. The vehicles included gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and electric-powered types.