Amman - Jordan Group for Shipping Agencies Co., Ltd. (Amman, Head Office)
Jordan Group for Shipping Agencies (JGSA) is a well-established shipping services provider based in Amman, Jordan. Since becoming an independent company in 1995, JGSA has positioned itself as a strategic partner to ship owners, cargo interests and Jordanian industrial players, including JPMC, APC and the national carrier JNSL. The firm emphasizes its broad local presence and deep expertise across key sectors of the shipping industry, with a focus on delivering reliable services to both domestic and regional clients.
Core activities encompass liner agency representation for select international shipping lines within Jordan and, more broadly, the Middle East and Europe. JGSA also operates as a port agent, coordinating discharging and loading operations, documentation, and vessel turnaround with a dedicated team to support container and break-bulk cargo handling. This on-site supervision is designed to streamline port calls and provide timely disbursement accounting and responsive query resolution for clients.
The company maintains a ship broking and chartering division staffed by brokers with expertise in dry bulk and liquid cargoes, enabling efficient negotiations and service coordination across various shipment types. In addition, JGSA provides surveying services at Aqaba Port through the Jordan Center for Marine Surveys, managed by a team of master mariners, underscoring its capacity to deliver verifiable cargo and vessel assessments.
Transshipments are a highlighted area for JGSA, leveraging Jordan’s strategic geographic position to support regional movement and establishing the company as a pioneer in promoting Jordan as a transshipment hub. The organization also offers bunkering, ship-husbandry and ship-chandler services, rounding out a comprehensive portfolio for vessel services and on-the-ground operations.
JGSA’s management narrative emphasizes customer satisfaction, quality, and efficiency across all shipping industry aspects, with a dynamic team focused on expanding specialized capabilities and regional expertise. The firm remains dedicated to maintaining strong relationships with ship owners, cargo interests and local stakeholders while continuing to grow its footprint within Jordan and the broader Middle East shipping landscape.
