Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Jordan
Samples, spare parts, stock for a small shop or goods for a customer abroad do not need a whole container. A1 ships commercial cargo in shared ocean containers (LCL) from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to Amman and Aqaba. The rate starts at USD 6 per cubic foot to Aqaba, and the carrier estimates 43–81 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
The HS code must appear on the bill of lading. Jordanians returning after a long stay abroad and foreign residents can import used household goods with exemptions; new electronics are taxed.
The road from Aqaba to Amman crosses the desert along the Desert Highway, and the consignee usually arranges a trucking company once customs releases the goods at Aqaba. Commercial importers need a registration with Jordan Customs and the HS code on every document. Personal shipments should contain used, clearly personal goods; new electronics are dutiable.
Arabic is the official language, but English is widely used in business, and invoices in English are accepted.
Commercial cargo rates to Jordan
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqaba | USD 6 / cu ft 67 days · min. USD 476.92 | USD 6 / cu ft 67 days · min. USD 476.92 | USD 9 / cu ft 81 days · min. USD 582.88 |
| Amman | USD 8 / cu ft 43 days · min. USD 897.04 | USD 8 / cu ft 43 days · min. USD 906.49 | USD 10 / cu ft 53 days · min. USD 943.70 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Aqaba
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 476.92
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 646.46
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 1,027.91
The totals include the A1 processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; customs duties and taxes are paid by the importer in Jordan.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Aqaba
- From Toronto: USD 646.46, about 67 days
- From Montreal: USD 646.46, about 67 days
- From Vancouver: USD 837.18, about 81 days
Toronto is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Aqaba. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Jordan
- Aqaba: USD 646.46 from Toronto, about 67 days
- Amman: USD 897.04 from Toronto, about 43 days
The difference between the least and the most expensive of these is USD 250.58.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 476.92 to Aqaba, against USD 476.92 for 1 CBM at 200 kg.
Documents for commercial cargo
- Commercial invoice. Our commercial invoice (PDF): seller and buyer, a clear description of each item, quantity, unit value, total value, currency and country of origin. HS codes help customs in Jordan classify the goods.
- Packing list. The packing list (PDF) gives the pieces, packed dimensions and gross weight of every pallet, crate or carton, matching the invoice.
- Customs value. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
The importer's details that the carrier conditions below ask for (tax or registration numbers) go on the invoice and the booking. More help: commercial shipping documents.
Pallets and crates
Commercial cargo travels palletized or crated. Wood packaging must be ISPM 15 heat-treated and stamped, or the cargo can be refused at the destination. Stack the cartons squarely on the pallet, no wider than the pallet itself, and stretch-wrap and strap them; label every piece with the consignee's name and city in Jordan. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver: A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize. The warehouse measures and weighs the cargo, and the final price follows those measurements.
Carrier conditions for Jordan
- Cargo going to Amman, need to be cleared at Aqaba
- HS Code Required On BL
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
How to book
Calculate the price in the calculator above with the cargo type "Commercial cargo", accept the quote and upload the commercial invoice and packing list on your booking page. After the carrier confirms the destination charges, you pay and receive the labels and the warehouse delivery instructions. Sending your own belongings rather than goods? See personal effects shipping to Jordan.
Shipping to Jordan by service
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Jordan?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Aqaba costs about USD 646.46 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Jordan need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Jordan require. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
Does A1 pick up or palletize the cargo?
No. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
Rates valid through December 25, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.