Establishing Well Functioning National Trade Facilitation Bodies (NTFBs)
In the OIC Member States
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 Syndicate of Jordanian Truck Owners:102 Serves its members by holding courses to raise
awareness, defending truck owners’ interests, resolving wage-related differences and disputes
between carriers and parties, including traders, importers, and their agents, seeking to achieve
justice and equal opportunities, issuing leaflets on operational costs, providing aid and assistance
to truck owners.
 Chamber of Commerce: The primary responsibility of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce is to
connect Jordan’s various private and public sector bodies. It represents the general interests of
the business community, provides information and advice to members as well as market
information and economic statistics, promotes economic development, encourages foreign
investment, and facilitates international trade.
 Chambers of Industry (including the Jordan Chamber of Industry, Amman Chamber of Industry,
Zarqa Chamber of Industry, and Irbid Chamber of Industry): These further the interests of
private businesses and advocate on their behalf. The JCI also communicates and coordinates the
activities of all local chambers of industry with parties inside and outside Jordan.
 Jordanian Exporters Association (JEA): This is a private, voluntary-membership, non-profit
organization that assists Jordanian businesses in various sectors to develop international trade,
especially the promotion of Jordanian exports. JEA enables Jordanian exporters to identify new
opportunities to sell their goods and services in international markets.
 Jordanian Logistics Association (JLA): This is a non-profit organization that aims to raise the
standards for the freight forwarding industry by taking part in the preparation and
implementation of rules, regulations, and laws in collaboration with concerned authorities. JLA
acts as a spokesperson for members of freight forwarders and provides comprehensive and
updated information about the transport industry in Jordan.
 Jordan Shipping Association: This association is a private organization of shipping agents
working toward the improvement of the port in Aqaba so that it adheres to international
standards. It offers information about port regulations, port facilities, port layout, and the latest
news about shipping in Aqaba.
 Aqaba Container Terminal: This is the main port, handling more than fifteen of the world’s top
shipping lines. Aqaba Development Corporation manages, operates, and markets the terminal in
partnership with APM Terminals, a global port operator and part of the well-known A.P. Moller-
Maersk Group. It is the major gateway for transit cargo moving to and from countries in the
region, as well as for the Jordanian market.
Public participation takes place within the National Committee for Trade and Transport Facilitation,
which is chaired by the Minister of Transport and consists of the following members: Minister of
Industry and Trade, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Minister of Public Works
and Housing, Minister of the Interior, Minister of Agriculture, Director-General of the General
102 Description of the Syndicate on the Guide to Civil Society Organization in Jordan -
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