You operate a distribution fleet from Sahab, Amman, with regular routes to the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZA), Aqaba port, and occasionally Saudi Arabia (Tabuk, Riyadh) via the Hudayda border. 22 vehicles, mix of Toyota Hiace vans and Mitsubishi Canter trucks. Your operation depends on:

Customs coordination at Aqaba port for incoming goods
SEZ tax benefits when goods originate or terminate in Aqaba
Cross-border permits for Saudi Arabia missions
Compliance with the Driving and Vehicle Licensing Department (DVLD)

Aqaba SEZ benefits for fleets

The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority offers tax benefits for goods moving through Aqaba port:

Exemption from sales tax for re-exported goods
Reduced customs duties for SEZ-originating shipments
Simplified clearance procedures
Free Zone Authority benefits for participating operators

Fleet operators serving the SEZ corridor benefit operationally if their movement is documented correctly.

Customs coordination at Aqaba port

Aqaba port is Jordan's sole maritime entry. Jordan Customs controls movement. For a fleet:

Customs documentation matched to each shipment
Driver credentials verified
Vehicle registration current
Insurance with port-area cover

Saudi cross-border via Hudayda or al-Omari

Fleet missions to Saudi Arabia cross via Hudayda (north) or al-Omari (south near the Aqaba area). Required:

Saudi entry visa for driver
Insurance coverage extending to Saudi territory (Carta Verde or similar)
Vehicle registration in Jordan with Saudi visit permit
Fuel and tolls planned

DVLD operating permits

For commercial fleet operations, the DVLD coordinates:

Vehicle registration and inspection
Driver licensing
Cross-region permits (Amman ↔ Aqaba ↔ Saudi)
Operator certification

Pre-engagement checklist

DVLD vehicle registration current
SEZ benefit registration if applicable
Customs documentation for Aqaba shipments
Saudi visit permits and insurance for cross-border
Driver licences professional, current, with Saudi visa where applicable
Comprehensive insurance with regional coverage
Fuel allocation per route
Maintenance schedule for high-mileage corridor

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Why we care

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Jordanian distribution fleet between Amman and Aqaba: SEZ benefits, customs coordination and Saudi crossings via Hudayda