Ports

The Port of Aqaba is situated in southern Jordan on the north shore of the Gulf of Aqaba. It can accommodate ships handling a wide variety of cargo,. The port also has a separate passenger terminal, which services cruise and passenger ships. The Aqaba port has the capacity to handle up to 23 ships of various sizes and models, in addition to 8 ships in anchorage.

The major shipping lines utilizing the Aqaba Port: Maersk- Sealand, PIL, M,SC, Evergreen, P&O Nedloyd, HUAL, COSCO, UASC, SETH, NYK, APL, CMA, Gearbulk, Messina, Wan Hai Line and Wallinus.

Shipping agents for cruise liners include: Amin Kawar & Sons, AB Maritime & Gharghour.

Pro-Tip: You can reach Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt from the Port of Aqaba, but we won’t let you leave until you’ve eaten Mansaf.