Trade between Canada and Jordan is growing, fueled by the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement (CJFTA)—Canada's first free trade agreement with an Arab country. From exporting scientific instruments to importing textiles, businesses rely on efficient logistics to bridge the distance.
This guide covers the best shipping solutions, customs requirements, and specialized cold chain logistics for Jordan’s booming medical sector.
Choosing the right method depends on your urgency and volume. Here are the primary options:
Best for: Urgent parcels, samples, and time-sensitive cargo.
Major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and DHL offer reliable service to Amman (AMM). Jet Worldwide provides discounted access to these networks plus localized support.
Best for: Large commercial orders and bulk commodities.
Transit times are longer (30-50 days) but offer the lowest cost per kg for heavy shipments to the Port of Aqaba.
Best for: Personal items and small gifts.
Canada Post partners with Jordan Post for final delivery. While economical, tracking updates can sometimes be delayed once the package enters Jordan.
Supporting the Middle East’s Medical Hub
Jordan has one of the most advanced healthcare systems in the region. For Canadian exporters, this creates a specific, high-value lane for biologics, clinical trial supplies, and R&D samples. However, shipping temperature-sensitive goods to Amman requires navigating the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) and the intense heat of the Levant.
There are no direct flights from Canada to Jordan. Most shipments connect via London, Frankfurt, or Dubai. A missed connection means your dry ice box sits on a hot tarmac.
Our Strategy: We route dry ice shipments through hubs where we have partners capable of "re-icing" the shipment if a delay occurs, ensuring it arrives in Amman with a full thermal buffer.
The JFDA is extremely strict. If a biological shipment arrives without a pre-approved Import License, it will be held. We verify that your Jordanian receiver has secured JFDA approval before booking. We also recommend "Pre-Conditioned" packaging that maintains -78.5°C for 96 hours.
North America's largest carriers offer dependable express services to Jordan:
Aramex, founded in Jordan, is a major regional player. They offer strong connectivity for e-commerce and specialized logistics within the Middle East.
A trusted brand for over 40 years. Jet Worldwide offers a hybrid solution: we use major carrier networks for the flight but provide specialized support for customs clearance and special projects (like heavy freight or dry ice) that standard customer service agents can't handle.
Jordan Customs requires individuals to declare incoming shipments on their national digital platform.
The Fees:
There is a maximum limit of 500 JOD (~$1,000 CAD) per person per year for simplified personal imports. Exceeding this triggers commercial duties.
Read More: How Import Duty is Calculated
For shipments from Canada to Jordan valued at CAD $2,000 and above (or regulated goods), exporters must file a CERS B-13A Declaration prior to shipping.
Learn more about filing your CERS declaration.
Looking to import goods from Jordan? The process is similar, but Canadian import rules apply.
Jet Worldwide provides access to all companies seeking shipping quotes between Jordan (and the Middle East) and Canada for parcels, pallets, and online orders.
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