If you are looking for a shipping company from Umm Al Quwain to Jordan because you have only a few things to send, a room, a small flat or a handful of cartons, the best fit is usually a shared truck priced by the cubic metre: you pay only for the space your goods take, and they reach Amman, Madaba or any Jordanian city by road in customs transit across Saudi Arabia and the Al Omari border in roughly 6–10 days from the truck’s departure. The Al Basmah International Shipping team collects from Umm Al Quwain, helps you count your cubic metres before booking, and keeps you updated on WhatsApp until delivery.
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Most people who contact us from Umm Al Quwain are individuals: an employee whose contract has ended, a student heading home, or a small family in a one-bedroom flat. They do not need a full truck, and they want to know in advance how much space their things will take and when the load will leave. This guide answers both questions with numbers, and also covers shipping a crossover, delivery in Madaba, and sending an urgent parcel by air to Amman.
Count your metres before booking
- Cubic metres = length × width × height in metres; a 50×40×40 cm carton = 0.08 m³.
- A heater, a dismantled double bed and 10 cartons ≈ about 2.5 m³.
- A shared load waits until the truck fills; a dedicated truck leaves on your date.
- By road about 6–9 days to Amman and 7–10 days to Madaba from departure.
- Photograph the car from every side before loading; those photos are your reference on delivery.
- For light urgent items: air to Queen Alia International Airport in about 2–4 days.
Who is a shared load from Umm Al Quwain to Jordan for?
A shared load suits anyone whose belongings will not fill a truck: a single person shipping a bedroom plus cartons of clothes and books, a couple in a small flat, or someone sending appliances and gifts to family. The truck going to Jordan carries several customers’ goods, each wrapped and labelled with the owner’s name and city, and counted at loading and at delivery. That way the cost of the long road is spread across everyone instead of falling on one person.
- One room: a bed, a wardrobe, a small desk and a few cartons.
- A one-bedroom flat: basic furniture, home appliances and kitchen cartons.
- Cartons and bags only: clothes, books, kitchenware, children’s toys.
- Appliances: a washing machine, a small fridge, a TV, a heater.
- One car: shipped separately in an enclosed car carrier, not inside the goods truck.
How to work out your cubic metres
The maths is simple: multiply length by width by height in metres. A carton measuring 50 × 40 × 40 cm is 0.5 × 0.4 × 0.4 = 0.08 cubic metres. Furniture is measured after it is dismantled and wrapped, because wrapping adds a few centimetres on each side. The figures in the table below are approximate for common items; the point is to know the size of your load before you ask for a price.
| Item | Approximate volume after wrapping |
|---|---|
| Medium carton 50×40×40 cm | 0.08 m³ |
| 10 medium cartons | 0.8 m³ |
| Gas or electric heater (without the gas cylinder) | 0.2 m³ |
| Dismantled double bed with 160×200 cm mattress | 1.5 m³ |
| Dismantled single bed with mattress | 0.8 m³ |
| Dismantled two-door wardrobe | 0.6 m³ |
| Front-loading washing machine | 0.35 m³ |
| Medium fridge | 0.8 m³ |
| 55-inch TV in its box | 0.15 m³ |
| Three-seat sofa | 1.5–2 m³ |
Worked examples
Heater + bed + 10 cartons
0.2 + 1.5 + 0.8 = about 2.5 m³. A typical small load for someone returning to the family home.
A single person’s full room
Single bed 0.8 + wardrobe 0.6 + washer 0.35 + TV 0.15 + 15 cartons 1.2 = about 3.1 m³.
A one-bedroom flat
With a sofa, a fridge, the kitchen and more cartons it usually reaches about 10–15 m³, depending on how much you own.
For comparison
A 13.6 m trailer holds roughly 80–90 m³, so a 3 m³ load takes only a small part of it.
A practical tip: if you will not need it in Jordan, do not ship it. A cheap used bed or an old wardrobe can cost more per cubic metre than buying a replacement there, while heavy cartons of things that matter to you are worth their space. Dismantle everything you can; an assembled bed takes roughly twice the space of a dismantled one.
Why does a shared load wait for the truck to fill?
Because the cost of a truck on a road of roughly 2,500 km, with transit across Saudi Arabia and clearance at Al Omari, is almost the same whether it is full or half empty. The lower price per cubic metre on a shared load is only possible because the truck leaves full of several customers’ goods. Jordan is far compared with the nearby Gulf states, so trucks heading there take longer to fill than, for example, trucks going to Saudi Arabia.
What this means for you: after your goods are collected they may wait in the warehouse for some days until the truck is full, and the road time is counted from departure. The team tells you the expected departure date when you book and messages you on WhatsApp when the truck leaves. If you have a fixed date that cannot wait, there are two options: a small dedicated dyna that leaves on your day (higher cost), or splitting the load so urgent items fly and the rest goes in the shared truck.
Warning: Do not ship the gas cylinder with the heater, and do not leave any fuel in it. Empty and clean a kerosene heater completely before packing; flammable materials are not loaded.
Shipping a crossover from Umm Al Quwain to Jordan: photograph it before loading
The car travels in an enclosed car carrier, separately from the goods truck. Before booking, the team checks its model year and specifications against Jordan’s current import rules, because Jordan sets conditions on vehicle age and specifications, and taxes vary by engine and fuel type. Shipping the car before this check is not advised.
What protects you most on delivery day is a set of condition photos taken before loading, with the phone’s date and time, ideally with the driver present. These photos are the reference if a question about a scratch or dent comes up after arrival:
- One photo of each of the four corners, so two sides show in every shot.
- One photo of each full side, and of the roof if possible.
- Close-ups of any existing scratch or dent, pointed out.
- The wheels and tyres, and the windscreen (small chips can spread in the cold).
- The interior, the odometer reading and the fuel level.
- The chassis number visible at the bottom of the windscreen or on the driver’s door.
- Ownership, the UAE export certificate and plate cancellation.
- A copy of the owner’s passport.
- The car completely empty of personal belongings; no cartons in the boot or on the seats.
- A spare key, if you have one, handed over with the car or kept by you as agreed.
Pickup areas in Umm Al Quwain
We collect from homes, flats and warehouses across Umm Al Quwain. If you only have a few cartons, you can bring them to our nearby Sharjah branch in Industrial Area 18 to join the Jordan load directly.
- Residential districts: Al Salamah, Al Ramlah, Al Humrah, Al Raudah, Al Maidan, Al Dar Al Baida.
- The old town and waterfront: Al Raas and the area around the Umm Al Quwain creek and marina.
- Inland: Falaj Al Mualla and its surroundings.
- Industrial and free zones: Umm Al Thuoob industrial area and the free zone near Ahmed bin Rashid Port.
The road route from Umm Al Quwain to Jordan
Umm Al Quwain loads are usually consolidated with those from the northern emirates, then the truck heads south through Dubai and Abu Dhabi to the Al Ghuwaifat border. It enters Saudi Arabia at Al Batha under sealed customs transit, meaning the load is not cleared into Saudi Arabia but only carried across it, passing Riyadh, then Qassim and Al Jouf to the Al Haditha crossing, then Al Omari on the Jordanian side where clearance takes place, then Amman and on to your city. Because the load is sealed, documents must be complete before departure. If you need to ship into Saudi Arabia itself, see our shipping company from Umm Al Quwain to Saudi Arabia guide.
Transit times from Umm Al Quwain to Jordan’s cities
Times are approximate, door to door including clearance, and on a shared load they start from the truck’s departure, not from the day your goods are collected.
| City | Approximate time by road | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Amman | 6–9 days | Hilly districts and stairs in some areas |
| Zarqa and Salt | 6–9 days | Zarqa is flatter; Salt has narrow lanes |
| Irbid and Mafraq | 7–10 days | Distributed north from Amman |
| Madaba and Karak | 7–10 days | Madaba is close to Amman; Karak is further south |
| Aqaba | 7–10 days | Or by sea for full containers |
You receive WhatsApp updates at collection, at the truck’s departure, at the Al Ghuwaifat crossing, on arrival at Al Omari, after clearance and the day before delivery.
Delivery in Madaba
Madaba is a town on a plateau about 30 km south of Amman, known for its mosaics and old churches. Streets in its newer districts are wider and less steep than many in Amman, but the old centre around the market and churches has narrow streets and difficult parking. Many homes are two- or three-storey family buildings, and an upper-floor flat is often reached by an outside or inside staircase with no lift.
The shared load first reaches Amman after clearance, then goes on to Madaba in a smaller vehicle suited to the neighbourhood. So before delivery we ask for the map location, the floor, whether there is a lift, and the number of someone at home to receive it. If the goods are for your family while you are still in the UAE, give us a family member’s number so the team can arrange the arrival time with them. You can read more about the town on the Madaba page on Wikipedia.
Floor and lift
Give the floor number and whether there is a lift; a long staircase needs an extra worker.
The receiver
Someone present to count the pieces against the inventory and sign once checked.
Winter
The plateau is cold and rainy in winter; cartons are wrapped against water and delivery is timed sensibly.
Small items
Write the room name on each carton; unloading into a family building goes faster.
Air freight from Umm Al Quwain to Amman for urgent parcels
While a shared load waits for the truck to fill, some things may need to arrive sooner: official papers, a work laptop, children’s school clothes, or a gift for an occasion. These fly from Sharjah, Dubai or Abu Dhabi airport to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, usually arriving in 2–4 days door to door including clearance.
The price is based on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher: length × width × height in cm ÷ 6000. For example, a 50×40×40 cm carton has a volumetric weight of 80,000 ÷ 6000 ≈ 13.3 kg, so if it actually weighs 8 kg it is charged at 13.3 kg. That is why an air parcel should go in a carton sized to its contents, with the gaps filled. Air does not suit furniture, and loose lithium batteries, liquids and perfumes are restricted.
Sea freight to Aqaba
Sea freight does not suit small loads, but it is an option for a full container or heavy commercial cargo: from Jebel Ali or Khalifa Port to Aqaba port via the Red Sea in roughly 2–3 weeks of sailing, then handling and clearance, then road delivery to the city. For a small flat, road remains the better choice because it delivers to the door.
Packing a small load
On a shared truck your goods sit next to other people’s, so good packing protects them from rubbing and pressure. We use double-wall cartons, wrap furniture in blankets and then film, put mattresses in sealed bags, and box glass and TVs with corner protection. Every piece is labelled with your name, city and inventory number so nothing gets mixed up when the truck is unloaded in Amman.
- Heavy items (books, tools) in small cartons; light items (clothes, pillows) in large ones.
- Leave no empty space inside a carton; fill it with clothes or paper.
- Electronics in their original boxes where possible.
- Seal cartons with wide tape on every side; Jordan’s winter is wet.
- Photograph valuable items before packing and keep a list of them.
Required documents
Used personal effects
A returning Jordanian who has lived abroad for more than 12 months can usually import used personal effects once per family with an exemption, presenting a passport copy, proof of ending residence such as a cancelled residence visa, a detailed contents list and the family book. Foreigners, new items and commercial quantities are dutiable. The team checks your case before shipping and does not assume the exemption. If you are not returning for good, for example sending things to family while you stay in the UAE, tell the team, because the treatment differs.
Commercial goods
A commercial invoice, a packing list, a certificate of origin so UAE-made goods can benefit from the Arab free-trade exemption from customs duty (Jordan’s general sales tax, usually 16%, and other fees still apply), and the Jordanian importer’s details. Food, medicines, cosmetics and many electrical products need approvals from the relevant Jordanian authorities.
Cars
Ownership, the export certificate and plate cancellation, the owner’s passport and a car empty of belongings, with Jordan’s current conditions checked before shipping.
Prohibited and restricted items
- Narcotics, weapons and ammunition without permits, counterfeit goods and gambling equipment.
- Drones, some medicines and wireless devices need prior permits.
- Gas cylinders, fuel and flammable materials are not loaded with household goods.
- Personal medicines travel in reasonable quantities with a prescription; it is better to carry them with you.
Shipping prices from Umm Al Quwain to Jordan
Prices on this route are not fixed because they follow the size of your load and how it is shipped. Send the details on WhatsApp and you will receive the price: your item list or photos, the number of cartons, your area in Umm Al Quwain, the delivery city in Jordan and the floor. If you have worked out your cubic metres with the table above, the reply comes faster and is more accurate. You can also fill in the quote request on the site.
What decides the price?
| Factor | How it affects the price |
|---|---|
| Number of cubic metres | The basis of a shared load; dismantling and good packing reduce it |
| Shared or dedicated | Shared is cheaper and waits for the truck to fill; dedicated leaves on your date at a higher cost |
| Delivery city | Amman and Zarqa are closest; Madaba, Irbid, Karak and Aqaba add a distribution leg |
| Floor and lift | A long staircase with no lift needs extra workers |
| Packing | Double-wall cartons, blankets, protection for glass and TVs |
| Documents | Personal effects with a possible exemption, or dutiable goods |
| Car | Priced separately by size and enclosed carrier |
| Road, air or sea | Air for urgent parcels by weight, sea for full containers |
How to ship from Umm Al Quwain to Jordan, step by step
- List and photograph your belongings, and estimate their cubic metres with the table.
- Send the list and photos on WhatsApp with your area in Umm Al Quwain, the delivery city and the floor.
- The team reviews the volume and documents and gives you the price and the expected departure date.
- Decide: shared, dedicated, or split with urgent items by air.
- Collection from your home with packing and inventory, or drop the cartons at the Sharjah branch.
- WhatsApp updates through clearance at Al Omari.
- Delivery in your city; the receiver matches the pieces against the inventory before signing.
Tips before you book
- Count your cubic metres before asking for a price, and dismantle everything you can.
- Do not ship cheap furniture that costs more to move than to replace in Jordan.
- If you have a fixed date, ask about the expected departure before handing over your goods.
- Send papers and urgent items by air rather than letting them wait with the shared load.
- Photograph the car from every side before loading, and keep the photos until after delivery.
- Give the team the number of a receiver in Jordan who answers the phone.
Delivery inside Jordan: what to know
After clearance at Al Omari the load reaches Amman and is then distributed. Amman is built on hills, many streets are steep and some homes are reached by stairs, so the team confirms access with the receiver and a smaller vehicle may be used for the last leg. Districts such as Sweifieh, Shmeisani, Khalda and Marj Al Hamam differ in how easy they are to reach, while Jabal Amman, Tabarbour and Abu Nseir need more coordination. Winter in Amman and Madaba is cold and rainy with occasional snow, and summer is dry.
Road is the best fit for small loads because it delivers to the door, air suits urgent parcels, and sea via Aqaba is only for full containers. If you are shipping from a neighbouring emirate, see the shipping company from Ajman to Jordan or shipping company from Sharjah to Jordan guides, and for the full picture across all emirates, the main guide shipping company from UAE to Jordan.
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic metres does one room take?
A single person’s room with a single bed, a wardrobe, a washer, a TV and about 15 cartons takes roughly 3 m³. A heater, a double bed and 10 cartons come to about 2.5 m³.
Why doesn’t the shared load leave as soon as my goods are collected?
It waits until the truck is filled with several customers’ goods, which is what makes the price per metre lower. The team tells you the expected date, and a dedicated truck leaves on your day.
How long does a shipment take from Umm Al Quwain to Madaba?
Roughly 7–10 days by road from the truck’s departure, including clearance at Al Omari and distribution from Amman.
Can I ship a gas heater?
Yes, the heater itself, but without the gas cylinder and with no fuel inside, since flammable materials are not loaded.
Why should I photograph my car before shipping?
Dated photos from every side are the reference on delivery for any question about a scratch or dent. Photograph the corners, sides, wheels, glass and odometer.
Do I pay customs on my used belongings?
A returning Jordanian who lived abroad for more than 12 months can usually import used effects once with an exemption and the required documents. Foreigners and new items are dutiable, and the team checks your case.
How do I send urgent papers to Amman?
By air to Queen Alia International Airport in roughly 2–4 days, charged on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher.
Can I drop off the cartons myself?
Yes, at our Sharjah branch in Industrial Area 18 to join the Jordan load, or the team can collect from your home in Umm Al Quwain.
Ready to count your metres and book?
Send photos of your belongings and the delivery city in Jordan, and Al Basmah International Shipping will reply with the price and departure date.
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