Ministry of Transport

  • Year of Establishment: 1965
  • Ministry's Functions: 1. Designing the general policy for transport and overseeing its implementation in coordination and cooperation with all related parties.

    2. Regulation and monitoring the road freight transport sector and its services, as well as issuance of necessary permits for individuals and companies operating in the sector in coordination and cooperation with all concerned parties.

    3. Regulation and monitoring the road freight transport by rail sector and its services, as well as issuance of necessary permits for operating in the sector in coordination and cooperation with all concerned parties.

    4. Following up on the implementation of specifications and approved standards in accordance with prevailing legislations.

    5. Following up the implementation of bilateral transport agreements concluded between the kingdom and other states as well as international treaties to which the kingdom is a party.

    6. Representing the kingdom at regional and international bodies concerned with transport issues, and keeping up with their activities in coordination and cooperation with all concerned parties.

    7. Preparing the necessary research and studies for developing the sector and issuing periodical bulletins and reports on its activities.

    8. Establishing a databank for the transport sector.
  • Fixed Line(s): 5518111 06
  • Fax: 5527233 06
  • Website: www.mot.gov.jo
  • P.O. Box: 35214 Amman 11180