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LCL sea freight from China to Jordan (Aqaba) — 2026 reference rates

Rate rangeUSD 4–30 per CBM

Transit time25–27 days

RoutingDirect, no transhipment

GatewayAqaba, Red Sea

Jordan has a single maritime gateway: Aqaba, on the Red Sea. All four origins we hold sail direct, which keeps transit short at 25–27 days and avoids transhipment risk entirely.

Rates here are among the lowest in our records — USD 4 per CBM from Xi'an, USD 9–10 from Chongqing and Shanghai, and USD 10–30 from Shantou depending on volume. Aqaba is also a common transit point for Iraq and the Palestinian territories, so the low headline rate should always be paired with a local-cost estimate.

How to read these rates: figures are indicative reference levels for port-to-port LCL ocean freight, updated for October 2026. They exclude origin haulage, warehouse and customs charges, destination port charges and any surcharges. Space, cut-off times and rates must be re-confirmed at booking.

LCL rates from China to Jordan — Aqaba

Port of departure	Port of destination	Volume range (CBM)	Rate (USD/CBM)	MIN (CBM)	Transit port	Cut-off / ETD	Carrier	Transit time (days)	Volume ratio
Chongqing	Aqaba	0~3	10	1	Direct	Closed Wed / ETD Sun	HK-WHL	27	1:1000
Chongqing	Aqaba	3~15	9	1	Direct	Closed Wed / ETD Sun	HK-WHL	27	1:1000
Xi'an	Aqaba	0~3	4	1	Direct	Closed Wed / ETD Sun	WHL	27	1:500
Shanghai	Aqaba	3~15	14	1	Direct	Closed Wed / ETD Sun	WHL	27	1:500
Shantou	Aqaba	0~1	10	1	Direct	Closed Mon / ETD Sat	APL	25	1:500
Shantou	Aqaba	1~3	20	1	Direct	Closed Mon / ETD Sat	APL	25	1:500
Shantou	Aqaba	3~15	30	1	Direct	Closed Mon / ETD Sat	APL	25	1:500

Chongqing to Aqaba — USD 10 per CBM, volume range 0~3 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier HK-WHL; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Sun; transit time about 27 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Chongqing to Aqaba — USD 9 per CBM, volume range 3~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier HK-WHL; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Sun; transit time about 27 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 1000 kg.
Xi'an to Aqaba — USD 4 per CBM, volume range 0~3 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier WHL; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Sun; transit time about 27 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 500 kg.
Shanghai to Aqaba — USD 14 per CBM, volume range 3~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier WHL; cut-off/ETD Closed Wed / ETD Sun; transit time about 27 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 500 kg.
Shantou to Aqaba — USD 10 per CBM, volume range 0~1 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier APL; cut-off/ETD Closed Mon / ETD Sat; transit time about 25 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 500 kg.
Shantou to Aqaba — USD 20 per CBM, volume range 1~3 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier APL; cut-off/ETD Closed Mon / ETD Sat; transit time about 25 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 500 kg.
Shantou to Aqaba — USD 30 per CBM, volume range 3~15 CBM; minimum 1 CBM; direct consolidation; carrier APL; cut-off/ETD Closed Mon / ETD Sat; transit time about 25 days; chargeable ratio 1 CBM = 500 kg.

All lanes sail direct. No transhipment, no feeder, no relay: Aqaba is served by direct vessel from all four origins, which is why transit holds steady at 25–27 days.

Note the 1:500 conversions. Xi'an, Shanghai and Shantou all convert at 1 CBM = 500 kg, which is twice as favourable to the shipper as the standard rule and matters a great deal for dense cargo.

Shantou prices upward with volume. Unusually, Shantou's rate rises with consignment size — USD 10, 20, then 30 per CBM. Only use the Shantou lane for sub-1 CBM consignments; every other origin is cheaper at larger volumes.

Aqaba as a regional gateway

Aqaba is Jordan's only port and also handles transit cargo for Iraq and the West Bank. That makes it a useful consolidation point if your customers are spread across the Levant, but it also means the customs and transit paperwork can be more involved than for a simple Jordanian import. Tell us at booking if the cargo is destined to move onward.

Why the rate looks too good to be true

USD 4 per CBM is an ocean-only figure. Aqaba terminal handling, customs brokerage, and any inland delivery to Amman or Zarqa are charged by the Jordanian agent on top. Always ask for the expected destination charges so the landed cost is not a surprise.

FAQ — LCL shipping from China to Jordan

What is the cheapest LCL rate to Jordan?

USD 4 per CBM from Xi'an for consignments up to 3 CBM. Chongqing and Shanghai follow at USD 9–10.

Why does Shantou get more expensive for bigger shipments?

Unusually, the Shantou lane prices upward with volume — USD 10, 20, then 30 per CBM. It is only sensible for very small consignments.

How long does LCL from China to Aqaba take?

25 days from Shantou and about 27 days from Chongqing, Xi'an and Shanghai. All lanes sail direct with no transhipment.

Can cargo transit through Aqaba to Iraq?

Yes. Aqaba handles a substantial volume of Iraqi transit cargo. Declare the onward movement at booking so the documentation is issued correctly.

Are the rates per CBM or per tonne?

Both bases are quoted on several lanes. Xi'an, Shanghai and Shantou use a 1 CBM = 500 kg conversion, so a 1 CBM shipment weighing 800 kg would bill as 1.6 CBM.